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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-04-2014, 03:33 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,335
Posted By 300sdToronto
Mothballs get rid of coons ......

Prolific quantities of mothballs works. I got rid of a family of raccoons back under our deck in downtown Toronto. Used a length of ABS drainpipe shoved into the den and poured about half a box of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-04-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 728
Posted By 300sdToronto
Motivated 380SL buyer in Redmond, WA

Through the sale of my 380SL up here in BC, I've become aware of a highly motivated 380SL buyer in Redmond. I think the buyer is looking for a mechanically "sorted" car in good operating condition...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-03-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By 300sdToronto
OMG I got a counter offer

Just got an offer at $4,400 .... unfortunately I have already accepted the asking price. Looks like I did under price the car.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-03-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By 300sdToronto
sale pending

SALE PENDING FOR $4,100 ... significant interest from local Craigslist and Kijiji from both BC and WA buyers. About four or five people seriously interested and one guy's cheque clearing the bank as...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-01-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By 300sdToronto
1982 380SL for sale

$4,000 for a 1982 380SL bought from MI, USA following an inspection by this forum’s Roy Hunter in 2008. Vehicle had 108,129 miles on it when we bought it and it has done a mere 6,000 miles since...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-27-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,971
Posted By 300sdToronto
Good luck with the sale

Nice truck. After two years of looking for one of these to handle our forest and gravel - washout - pothole backroads here in BC, I broke down in January and got an almost new F150 with 4WD. 6,000...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-25-2014, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,071
Posted By 300sdToronto
Can you be more precise on where the shaking and...

Can you be more precise on where the shaking and vibration is coming from? And does it change if you put the transmission into park or neutral?

What rpm's in your engine idling at in park once it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-30-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 568
Posted By 300sdToronto
Free W126 rear window seal BC Canada

Unused W126 rear window rubber seal for model years 82-85. Sold the car, part sitting in my garage. Buyer to pick up in Vernon, BC or pay shipping. Part is about 3 years old.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-06-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 703
Posted By 300sdToronto
1982 380SL in BC

In case anyone wants to get an early start on spring, we'll be listing our 1982 380SL later this season for sale. Rebuilt front end suspension, twin row timing chain 4 years ago, rear main seal and...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-19-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,212
Posted By 300sdToronto
same conclusion - retired the 300SD

I came to the same conclusion and retired the 300SD a year ago to someone who was prepared to do more heavy wrenching and/or run it into the ground - something I could not bear to do.

I had the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-19-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By 300sdToronto
Mountain driving in an 80's MB diesel

Second the comments on valve adjustment, good glow plugs and synthetic oil.

Do an underside inspection - make sure your steel brake lines, flexible brake hoses, exhaust hangars and fuel lines are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-11-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 22,011
Posted By 300sdToronto
I looked at one hard a couple of years ago here...

I looked at one hard a couple of years ago here in BC.

Bomb proof. Quite literally if you can find the right ex-mil version :)

And wonderful off-road.

If you drive on rough gravel or worse...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-09-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,632
Posted By 300sdToronto
I agree that the 380SL is one of the worst cars I...

I agree that the 380SL is one of the worst cars I have ever driven in snow. I got stuck in 3" of snow when I just pulled it out of the garage into the driveway to get at some stuff behind the car....
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-04-2013, 08:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,281
Posted By 300sdToronto
Prius - facts from cab drivers

In Canada, Prius are used frequently as taxis in many cities. I always ask drivers about their reliability and they only get rave reviews. I've been in several with over 400 or 500 thousand...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-18-2012, 07:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,183
Posted By 300sdToronto
Mileage? Rust? Maintenance records...

Mileage?

Rust?

Maintenance records available?

Appearance is important with these cars, more so than a diesel for example. If you are after top dollar a decent paint job and a convertible...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-18-2012, 11:26 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By 300sdToronto
Dropping price to $90! Will fit any 123 or 126...

Dropping price to $90! Will fit any 123 or 126 chassis vehicle.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-12-2012, 10:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By 300sdToronto
Batch of mainly new 126 parts

Mixed batch of parts from my now sold 1983 300SD. All new and in packaging (see photo) unless otherwise noted.

Bosch aux water pump
Front interior light - genuine Mercedes
Left interior door...
Forum: Site Feedback 12-03-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 69,295
Posted By 300sdToronto
Fill up for Phil

I donated the price of a full tank of diesel. If everyone on the forum did that it would add up to quite a bit.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-13-2012, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 697
Posted By 300sdToronto
Thule Rack Towers for 300SD/300D for sale

For sale - set of 4 rack towers/feet for Thule rack system to fit rain gutters on 1980's Mercedes. Excellent condition - used 4-5 times a year for 3 years. Fits conventional "square" Thule rack...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-08-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By 300sdToronto
Moving on -thank you to everyone on the forum

My 300SD listed in the "for sale" section of the forum sold today. I've really enjoyed my 7 years of 126 ownership and also the tinkering with the diesel David Brown 990 tractor before we sold the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-08-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
She's gone!

SOLD - close to asking :)

Very mixed feelings to see her go.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-06-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
More pics - underside this time

I am being really up front here about the vehicle. The two wheelwell shorts are the drivers' side rear wheel well. The first thumbnail is the front half of the well, the second the rear. The spot...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-06-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
more pics of the SD

Here's some more pics including the front bumper, which has a rust spot emerging on the driver's side, in the chrome strip on top of the bumper. Sorry to be late with these, been travelling for work...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-03-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
I'm 35 minutes north of Kelowna airport .........

I'm 35 minutes north of Kelowna airport ...... and about 2 hrs 45 mins from the Oroville WA border crossing ......
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-02-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
Pictures are accessible from the URL in the first...

Pictures are accessible from the URL in the first posting, as is the local market pricing here in BC. It points to my local Craigslist ad.

I will take some pics of the underside and post them...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-02-2012, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
Updated - open to reasonable offers

bump
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-30-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
US delivery

As well as delivering it to a US border crossing on the BC-WA border I could also arrange to deliver it to the US border crossing due south of Calgary, crossing into Montana. Looking at the US...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-29-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
US border

I am 2 hours or 2.5 hrs due north of the Oroville, WA border crossing - Vernon is on Highway 97. The crossing at Midway BC (north of Republic, WA) is an alternative.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 09-29-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,695
Posted By 300sdToronto
1983 300SD only 101,468 miles/162,350 kms

Mercedes 1983 300SD – excellent condition

• 162,500 kms/101,600 miles
• Selling reluctantly – lifestyle changes mean we need to reduce the number of cars we have. Is my current daily driver....
Forum: Bodywork - Repair, Paint, Tools, Tips & Tricks 09-18-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 12,839
Posted By 300sdToronto
Discouraging the rusties

Like Graham, I used to live in Ontario where salt abounds. I have a 126 but the weak point we're discussing is sadly identical to the 123. Mine is not as bad as Graham's but needs attention. I use...
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