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Up for sale is a 1987 Mercedes 300SDL, W126 series, sedan. This car was a daily driver for many years, and is only for sale because I took a job at General Motors (Chevy Cruze Turbo Diesel, on the way). I took care of this car for many years, but am not the original owner. That said, I know quite a bit about the car. This is my third 1987 300SDL, and the best I've had. The 1987 300SDL is the best diesel sedan from the last century. The 90's versions had engines with significant design issues, and these will literally run forever if well cared for. onto the details....

Fuel: For the past five years I have run different blends of bio-diesel, always from Diesel Green Fuels in Austin. I converted all the fuel lines and have seen no issues. I change the blend based on the temperature, and running the car in Texas means I generally run B100. It's really something to drive for 10 months out of the year without using petroleum. Not many cars can get you there - this one is the best.

Engine: This is a good example of the 6 cylinder introduced in 1986. The car starts well, and drives great. It does not have the original horsepower, but if you're used to diesels this one is fairly standard.

A/C: While the car has a cold AC, it has trouble keeping the large sedan cool when the outside temperature gets above 105.

Body: The paint is not perfect, but there is no rust or large flaws. There are no dents. There are some light scratches on the roof that could probably be taken out.

Tint: To keep the temperature down I added limo tint on the rear windows and rear glass. Add some flags and you'll look like a visiting dictator.

Cluster: I recently replaced the instrument cluster because the odometer gave out. The old one comes with the car, so you can see that the actual mileage is over 300k, not the 109k on the cluster. Now everything works, even the external temp gauge.

Title: Every one of my diesel sedans has been hit while parked. I have never understood what causes this, but this one took a front shot from a very nice drunk lady. It cost the car a radiator, grill and bumper. While the repair was not expensive, the insurance company insisted on issuing a salvage title in order for me to keep the car. The car was also hit by a U-Haul at nearly 2 miles an hour. That cost the car a fender and a tire, so I replaced all 4 tires.

Audio: The car has a nice Alpine in-dash, large amp and large custom sub-woofer. For me, this makes NPR sound like a modern sound system, but I can imagine others might do more with it.

Wheels: These are obviously aftermarket wheels and tires, and I think they fit the car. That said, the original wheels and tires are available if you want them.

Flaws:
There is small leak in main seal that causes the car to drop some oil.
The car only starts in neutral. Easy to fix, but I rather like it.
The dash is starting to crack.
The fuel level sending unit is not working. This causes the gas gauge to malfunction. The new cluster has a working trip odometer, so this has not been an issue.

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Mercedes to add 10 new plug-ins by 2017

Sat, Mar 21 2015

The range of plug-in hybrid models available from Mercedes-Benz is about to see a massive expansion thanks to the German luxury brand's announcement to add 10 of them in the lineup by 2017. At the same time the company is rebranding its PHEV range to carry the simple letter "e." For example, the C-Class model previously known as the C350 Plug-in Hybrid is now renamed he C350e. Some of the models in Mercedes' PHEV range are already known, like the aforementioned C350e, and the luxury brand is hinting at two more. The GLE is confirmed to be the brand's first plug-in crossover at some point after the non-coupe version debuts. The company also seems to suggest the Concept V-ision E might see production. Shown in Geneva, the van is based on the V-Class, which is related to upcoming Metris in the US. Mercedes' lineup of diesel and gasoline-fueled hybrids has helped the brand reduce its fleet emissions in Europe by over 40 percent in the last two model generations. Not all of these new PHEVs might make it to the US, though. Mercedes spokesperson Michael Minielly tells Autoblog the company's confirmed plug-ins are the 2016 S550e and C350e that launches this fall. "We have no further announcements regarding what else will be coming to the US market at this time," he said. The rest of the electrified lineup here includes the E400 Hybrid, plus the B-Class Electric Drive and Smart Fortwo Electric Drive EVs. Strategic hybrid initiative from Mercedes-Benz: Ten new plug-in hybrids by 2017 Stuttgart/San Francisco. Extra impetus for the Mercedes-Benz strategic hybrid initiative: In the run-up to 2017 the company is bringing out a total of ten plug-in hybrid models, i.e. one new model with high-tech hybrid drive every four months on average. Following the successful launch of the S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID, this month will see the C 350 e, the second model to feature the progressive drive concept, find its way to dealerships. And what might happen next with the strategic hybrid initiative has just been demonstrated by the Concept V-ision e study at the Geneva Motor Show. Under the new Mercedes-Benz nomenclature, an "e" replaces the words PLUG-IN HYBRID. "Plug-in hybrids are a key technology on the road to the local emission-free future of the automobile," emphasises Prof Dr Thomas Weber, member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and responsible for Group Research and Mercedes-Benz Cars Development.

Mercedes calling in CLS, E-Class over rubber seal fire risk

Mon, Feb 23 2015

Mercedes-Benz has discovered a problem with certain E-Class and CLS-Class models and has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of a recall it's undertaking to resolve the issue. The problem is with the rubber seal at the back of the engine bay, which according to the statement below "may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed." If it then comes into contact with the exhaust system, it could start a fire. And fires in the engine bay are never a good thing, unless they're contained entirely within the combustion chamber. The issue affects an estimated total of 147,224 E-Class and CLS-Class vehicles, all told, across America – including four-doors, wagons, hybrids and AMG performance models (but no E-Class coupes or convertibles) from the 2013-15 model years. To fix the problem, Benz dealers will simply need to attach four additional clips to keep the seal in place, and will start doing so midway through next month. RECALL Subject : Rubber Seal may Dislodge and Contact Exhaust Report Receipt Date: FEB 13, 2015 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V088000 Component(s): STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected: 147,224 Manufacturer: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. SUMMARY: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 E350 Sedan, E350 4Matic Sedan, E350 4Matic Station Wagon, E400 Hybrid Sedan, CLS 550 CGI, and CLS550 4Matic, 2013-2014 E550 4Matic Sedan, 2013 E63 Sedan, E63 Station Wagon and CLS63, 2014-2015 CLS63 4Matic, E63 4Matic Sedan, E63 4Matic Sedan "S", and E63 4Matic Station Wagon, 2015 CLS400, 2015 E400 Sedan, E400 4Matic Sedan and CLS400 4Matic and 2014 CLS63 "S". The affected vehicles have a rubber seal at the back of the engine bay that may temporarily stick to the hood when it is opened and then may fall into the engine bay when the hood is closed. CONSEQUENCE: If the rubber seal falls into the engine compartment, it may contact parts of the exhaust system, increasing the risk of a fire. REMEDY: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will attach four additional retaining clips to the rubber seal, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by mid-March 2015. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-201-573-5339. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2015020001. NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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