Looking at an '82 300TD
10-20-2010, 04:12 PM
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2001 Saab 9-5 Aero, 2003 Suzuki SV650, 1982 Mercedes 300TD
Looking at an '82 300TD
I've been looking at this car for a while and I'd really like to buy it. The only problem is the rear suspension is sagging bad, so i'm thinking the self leveling system is probably shot. Should this be a deal breaker, or is it relatively easy to fix. I could do the work myself, and aside from that everything else on the car is mint. Maybe someone can link me to a thread that's covered this? I've been using search but I want this confirmed. Thanks
10-24-2010, 02:08 AM
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Yes.
The struts are over $500/ea, the accumulators are $120/ea, the pump is over $1000 and the level valve is over $500. The SLS is a system that needs to be maintained in good condition with the correct fluid at all times or it gets expensive quick. But when its working correctly its well worth having.
The struts are over $500/ea, the accumulators are $120/ea, the pump is over $1000 and the level valve is over $500. The SLS is a system that needs to be maintained in good condition with the correct fluid at all times or it gets expensive quick. But when its working correctly its well worth having.
11-20-2010, 07:22 PM
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I got one of the W123's that I had been looking at! It's a White wagon with 194k. A little rust and it isn't perfect, but it's going to be my commuting car to school 100miles/day. Here she is
12-08-2010, 11:17 PM
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Yes.
The struts are over $500/ea, the accumulators are $120/ea, the pump is over $1000 and the level valve is over $500. The SLS is a system that needs to be maintained in good condition with the correct fluid at all times or it gets expensive quick. But when its working correctly its well worth having.
The struts are over $500/ea, the accumulators are $120/ea, the pump is over $1000 and the level valve is over $500. The SLS is a system that needs to be maintained in good condition with the correct fluid at all times or it gets expensive quick. But when its working correctly its well worth having.
I keep hearing how everyone is raving about the sls system so i'd really like to feel it!
12-13-2010, 11:33 PM
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Good to know, thanks! I have to admit I am pretty disappointed but I knew this was a possibility before I bought the car so I'm not really worried.
