I love my W116 300SD.

-Light Ivory
-MBTex interior(think it's Bamboo)
-A/C works and I think the servo does but I live in LA so I don't need heat much.
-Chrome bundt wheels
-running B99 from Conserv Fuel in Brentwood, CA.

I have a brown 1979 300SD that I got for free on craigslist. It was really rough and was missing the front bumper, headlights, grille, alternator, belts, battery, air cleaner, seats were shot, some of the wiring harness was cut, etc. But now it is my daily driver running B99 biodiesel all year. It's also almost rust-free (just a little surface rust in the trunk).

I think it turns sharper than any other car out there, even a Ford Bronco II! I removed the AC belt and am getting in the high 30s mpg. I drive it on the freeway to work everyday and drive it everywhere else--and I only have to fill the tank once a month (though I actually fill up every two weeks because I have a "never let it get below half a tank" rule)!

I have no idea why people are only getting mpg in the 20s. That is really low. My big 3/4 ton 1965 International Travelall was getting about 20 mpg and it had a gasoline-powered V8!

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1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles

I just got myself a 1980 300sd not only am I new to Mercedes but new to diesels needless to say I'm Very happy that this site is here

Squiggle Dog, you may want to do a check of your odometer and verify it's accuracy. The 300SD will typically get mid to upper 20's mpg and maybe, maybe sniff 30 mpg if driven 45 - 50 mph on the highway with a tailwind

This is a 2 ton car that rides like a dream so 26 - 28 mpg is nothing to scoff at.

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1980 300SD - 495k miles - 'The Ambassador'
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Former Family Members
95 C280
73 280SEL
90 300D
87 300SDL (X2)
86 560SEL
84 300D
80 300SD

79 SD W116 "The Banana Boat", 126K miles, needs drivers and rear seats (bamboo). Currently sitting at the ranch keep the cows company.

Someone once described driving the W116 as "Dancing with a fat lady that really knows how to dance".

I still have mine after many years totaly restored seven years back drive it everyday, just rebuiltg the very old vacuum pump double diaphram, looked every where for the two kits that it takes to rebuild it found one on ebay, now thats a done deal rolled in a new chain just for the heck of it since mine had a 50.000 miles on it, old one was put in when I overhauled the engine myself back in 04 installed all new everything liners pistons. valves you name it. i'm a retired master mechanic anyway and had all the tools to get the job done I work on all my own stuff have for years. my car is gunmetal gray with blue leather interior not tex, I painted it myself to match my Dodge ram . runs great gets 31 mph has all the bells and whistles. love the 300sd w116 they don't get the true honor they should really get the 300sd w116 was only made in 78/79/80. great cars..

I'm in the middle of Repainting my 1979 300SD....had some surface rust and wanted to get to it before it got any worse. Its all in Epoxy primer right now....as soon as I finish the front fenders everything is getting resprayed in Polyurethane.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

i have a 1980 300SD that's been my daily driver in upstate NY for about two years.. I've learned the importance of carrying three extension cords in the winter so I can plug into the nearest power outlet to keep the block heater warm.. the car's been generally reliable - my only complaint is the 'little' things - the ACC, pwr windows work sporadically, at best... leaky windscreen..

she's still a good car, nonetheless.. after spending this entire past weekend mucking around installing a new exhaust system - i'm ready to buy something from, oh - dunno - This Decade!

At the end of the day, there's not many new cars that match the build quality of this 33 yr old benz.. think i'm gonna install my euro headlamps this weekend, so - I guess i really don't plan on selling it!

i'll send photos (once i've cleaned her up!).

-fredman
near albany, new york
1980 mbz 300 sd [w116]
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former addictions:
1966 mbz 250se couple (euro) [w111]
1988 mbz 300e [w126, i think?]
1970 jaguar e-type OTS
1966 lincoln continental convertible
1980 toyota landcruiser FJ-60
1991 alfa romeo 164L quadrofoglio
1993 acura nsx

You'lle like the Euro lamps....they not only work better...but they completely transform the car for the better......you need euro bumpers too. Never regreted upgrading those on mine.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

I have an 80 sd need to update my profile sold 79sd, my 80 has 136k,everything works including ac,most reliable comfortable car.solid no rust,ill keep it forever

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