Mercedes 300D

60 discussions on MotorsForum about the Mercedes 300D: what owners asked, what went wrong, and what fixed it.

What owners report

Opinion sought

I am looking for a car for my wife (baby on the way and my wife's 91 Ford escort won't cut in anymore)I have been looking at 1987 - 90 MB 300D cars. There are a few available with 135K Km (Japanese imports) for around $11K CAD....

380SL - when the timing chain breaks?

I have a 380SL, 37k miles, and was wondering what are the syntoms when thetiming chain breaks?Is there a notice giving an advanced warning?Say the chain breaks, what are the results - cost, engine damage, etc?What is the cost to put in the...

Looking for info on Mercedes diesel engines...

Greetings all,I'm in the market to buy a 1980s-era Mercedes 300D. I've found a good deal on one that has been modified to run on vegetable oil, but which has 248k miles.Assuming the vehicle has been properly maintained, what is the expected...

Can this really happen?

After listening to last weeks puzzler, and hearing the answer on Car Talk, Iwas wondering if a diesel engined car could really run with a deadelectrical system. though it is true that a diesel has no ignition system, I have alwaysassumed...

W124

hi!can anyone tell me what is the size of petrol-tank of mercedes W124 3 litersV6 diesel (about 100PM)?is it possible to consume only half of fuel per 1000km with this car?regardsAndre

More Common Sense from Toyota

I just finished reading an articlein the business section of this mornings paper.They point out another area where "common sense" at Toyotagives them a financial edge on Detroit.STANDARDIZED PARTS !How simple....how elegant... how "cost...

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