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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 12:42 PM
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A 1976 W115 with a W212


A W212 with its worthy ancestor, a W115
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 03:08 PM
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I once owned a W115 1975, and it was as sturdy as a rock, they're beautiful!
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Old Jun 27, 2019 | 10:30 PM
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Very damn cool. =)
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 05:49 AM
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Comparing rotary phone to iPhone?
Both work!
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Old Jun 28, 2019 | 07:17 AM
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Both work!
I know people who are still using 50 yo rotary phone (was surprised phone service still recognize pulses) but I doubt the modern electronics will work in 50 years.
Too many sensors to fail, too many wires to create shorts, too many emission systems to burn.
But then, who knows? Even W211 are running into 20 years of age with high speed.
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Old Jun 29, 2019 | 08:20 PM
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In the US there were two versions of the early W212 E Class - Luxury and Sport. The Luxury had a little different styling and rode smoother. It has a comfort suspension and also had the same size wheels/tires.
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Originally Posted by kajtek1
I know people who are still using 50 yo rotary phone (was surprised phone service still recognize pulses) but I doubt the modern electronics will work in 50 years.
Too many sensors to fail, too many wires to create shorts, too many emission systems to burn.
But then, who knows? Even W211 are running into 20 years of age with high speed.
I have a rotary and it quit being able to dial out many years ago. Used to be able to answer and talk on it, but even that stopped some years ago. We have it sitting in the "phone nook" similar to below. Ironically it has a jack for the phone but no outlet to plug a cell phone charger in.

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I also own a 1976 300D sitting in my garage with a loose starter ring. I need to pull either engine or drive shaft and drop tranny down to tighten the 6 bolts on the back of the crank. The person who did the engine rebuild years ago probably didn't use enough Loc-tite on the bolts or NONE! I also have a 2010 E350 with all the bells and whistles. My daily driver with 122,345 miles. I need to tune the car up and do some winter damage touch up work!
I love your pair and I am jealous You can drive the 1976!
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My introduction to Mercedes in 1970's was a blue 1976 240D W115, which belonged to a friend's father. At the time, of course it was still new.
These are both that I enjoy very much.

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