Thinking About buying a W123 Merc.

[PorscheH6]

My 87 190 2.5 turbo

http://youtu.be/Hr_C7IT4JbI?t=8s

[Franconia91438]

I've been tossing around the idea of picking up a 300TD as a DD while I put the E30 under the knife this winter. I don't know about the rest of the country/world, but in Portland, OR they're ridiculously expensive for their age and miles. I blame hipsters.

[Pantless Spency]

For real, Merging on the highway, or even turning onto a busy street was a challenge, getting up to speed took at while. It did 0-60 once I think

Lol +1 for dangerously slow. Merging is the worst, and going over mountain passes is laughable. Safe to say I've gone sub 25 on interstate freeways in the slow lane, looking in my rear view mirror praying I won't get smashed into by the traffic that's doing 75+

[kickinindian]

Ya that's why I'm looking for a 300d turbo is due to the lack of speed with the 240
But i'm also looking to do some major engine work to help with the highway performance. I want this to be a Vegas runner. And if the ability to pull out the performance i'm looking for I've secured the option of swapping to a healthy cummings motor and trans setup...:D

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[MonkeyMadness]

Ya that's why I'm looking for a 300d turbo is due to the lack of speed with the 240
But i'm also looking to do some major engine work to help with the highway performance. I want this to be a Vegas runner. And if the ability to pull out the performance i'm looking for I've secured the option of swapping to a healthy cummings motor and trans setup...:D

[dubsport87]

When he say dangerously slow he means DANGEROUSLY slow. I have to keep an eye on my rear view after a right hand turn to make sure I don't get smashed. LOL. If you've ever driven a vdub bus it's almost equivalent.

For real, Merging on the highway, or even turning onto a busy street was a challenge, getting up to speed took at while. It did 0-60 once I think

[E30_Pare]

When he say dangerously slow he means DANGEROUSLY slow. I have to keep an eye on my rear view after a right hand turn to make sure I don't get smashed. LOL. If you've ever driven a vdub bus it's almost equivalent.

[efficient]

This is my old one a 78 240d and it was slow as balls, I had fun with it but it was dangerously slow. I would recommend getting a 300d. Mine was also a 4spd manual.

that looks real nice.

[kaiser16]

DO IT, w123's just grow on you every day, plus your planned mods would make it even better

[dubsport87]

This is my old one a 78 240d and it was slow as balls, I had fun with it but it was dangerously slow. I would recommend getting a 300d. Mine was also a 4spd manual.

[alloydix]

Love w123s, Especially the wagons

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=200946417101

[Pantless Spency]

i had a 76 240D when i was 16, it was slower than shit, but i still got a couple speeding tickets!

Manual or auto? I had a 77 240d as my first car :)

[golde30]

i had a 76 240D when i was 16, it was slower than shit, but i still got a couple speeding tickets!

[tjts1]

I was under the impression that the parts were hard to come by.

240d 4spd manuals are dime a dozen. Being in Canadia you might even find some 5spd.

[russc]

Swap it. Easier to work on than BMWs.

I was under the impression that the parts were hard to come by.