Life with a 1982 Mercedes W123 300D. EDIT: Car sold!

longhorn · 27th November 2009, 11:01

Are you sure the US spec came with one white and one yellow each? I think it was two white round lamps with one being slightly larger than the other(as in the pic). Also if you notice, the background of the headlamp, it shows a grey background. I believe the original spec was a white (as in crystal) background. This headlamp somehow doesn't seem original to me.

godhatesmyguts · 27th November 2009, 11:59

Absolutely marvelous piece of engineering. You're very lucky to haev found such a piece. I have always wanted to own a similar car. Congrats

imperial.s.a · 28th November 2009, 11:15

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Originally Posted by longhorn

Are you sure the US spec came with one white and one yellow each? I think it was two white round lamps with one being slightly larger than the other(as in the pic). Also if you notice, the background of the headlamp, it shows a grey background. I believe the original spec was a white (as in crystal) background. This headlamp somehow doesn't seem original to me.

hi friend this particular car owned by an doc has two of them both of them imported by himself from us

longhorn · 28th November 2009, 13:23

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Originally Posted by imperial.s.a

hi friend this particular car owned by an doc has two of them both of them imported by himself from us

It's that grey background on the headlight that got me thinking. Thanks for clarifying.

Rex RAP · 29th January 2010, 20:28

Hi there, I recently purchased a M-B 300D 1983 model with automatic gearbox. while the car is in excellent condition, the previous owner had misplaced the Owners Manual, so if anyone has a copy of the Owners Manual for this car, wd be most grateful for the same.

deutscheafrikar · 29th January 2010, 22:34

I think you may get it on the net. Try google

imperial.s.a · 31st January 2010, 19:21

hi rex i can help you with an manuel because i have an 300d direct import single owner done 228500 km with duplicate keys manuel service book the cars PDI was done at patel auto all instruments and gadgets in working condition

canonball · 1st February 2010, 19:05

Phew completely exhausted reading that last long sentence post on your 300d imperial

imperial.s.a · 4th February 2010, 20:39

hi cannonball sorry for meant gadgets guys would have been suprised if it was an 007 car correction i meant this headlight adjustment from the dashboard the speakers balancer from front to rear on the centre console

arnabchak · 5th February 2010, 11:06

Wonderful car.

And the mileage looks enticing too...

Congrats!!!

canonball · 5th February 2010, 11:12

Just kidding why not post some pics will save you long sentences to describe her and would love to see pics of w123's any time, now more so since all that background you spoke off.

imperial.s.a · 5th February 2010, 21:37

hi guys feeling lazy after an long tourwill post images shortly in an detailed manner till then

joe_mclaren · 11th February 2010, 07:04

My friend has found a Merc 240D , 1984 Model, good condition. Asking price is 2 Lakhs. I am thinking is that too much or too less

DarshanS · 14th February 2010, 13:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rex RAP

Hi there, I recently purchased a M-B 300D 1983 model with automatic gearbox. while the car is in excellent condition, the previous owner had misplaced the Owners Manual, so if anyone has a copy of the Owners Manual for this car, wd be most grateful for the same.

Congrats, I have send you a PM of the possible contacts for the manual for the car. Do upload some Pics.

Rex RAP · 14th February 2010, 23:39

just came back from a wedding, to find that someone had whacked the 300D monogram on the dicky.. car was parked in front of our building on the road, and was planning to park it in when i came back. :((. any place where i can source a replacement?

27th November 2009, 11:01	#46
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,525 Thanked: 1,561 Times View My Garage	Are you sure the US spec came with one white and one yellow each? I think it was two white round lamps with one being slightly larger than the other(as in the pic). Also if you notice, the background of the headlamp, it shows a grey background. I believe the original spec was a white (as in crystal) background. This headlamp somehow doesn't seem original to me.
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27th November 2009, 11:59	#47
godhatesmyguts BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 41 Thanked: 4 Times	Absolutely marvelous piece of engineering. You're very lucky to haev found such a piece. I have always wanted to own a similar car. Congrats
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29th January 2010, 20:28	#50
Rex RAP BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 33 Thanked: 21 Times	Hi there, I recently purchased a M-B 300D 1983 model with automatic gearbox. while the car is in excellent condition, the previous owner had misplaced the Owners Manual, so if anyone has a copy of the Owners Manual for this car, wd be most grateful for the same.
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29th January 2010, 22:34	#51
deutscheafrikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai & Candolim Posts: 1,166 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	I think you may get it on the net. Try google
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31st January 2010, 19:21	#52
imperial.s.a BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 260 Thanked: 32 Times	hi rex i can help you with an manuel because i have an 300d direct import single owner done 228500 km with duplicate keys manuel service book the cars PDI was done at patel auto all instruments and gadgets in working condition
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1st February 2010, 19:05	#53
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Phew completely exhausted reading that last long sentence post on your 300d imperial
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4th February 2010, 20:39	#54
imperial.s.a BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 260 Thanked: 32 Times	hi cannonball sorry for meant gadgets guys would have been suprised if it was an 007 car correction i meant this headlight adjustment from the dashboard the speakers balancer from front to rear on the centre console
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5th February 2010, 11:06	#55
arnabchak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MH-04 Posts: 1,346 Thanked: 1,162 Times	Wonderful car. And the mileage looks enticing too... Congrats!!!
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5th February 2010, 11:12	#56
canonball Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 205 Times View My Garage	Just kidding why not post some pics will save you long sentences to describe her and would love to see pics of w123's any time, now more so since all that background you spoke off.
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5th February 2010, 21:37	#57
imperial.s.a BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 260 Thanked: 32 Times	hi guys feeling lazy after an long tourwill post images shortly in an detailed manner till then
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11th February 2010, 07:04	#58
joe_mclaren BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: TRIVANDRUM Posts: 103 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	My friend has found a Merc 240D , 1984 Model, good condition. Asking price is 2 Lakhs. I am thinking is that too much or too less
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14th February 2010, 23:39	#60
Rex RAP BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 33 Thanked: 21 Times	drats!!!!! just came back from a wedding, to find that someone had whacked the 300D monogram on the dicky.. car was parked in front of our building on the road, and was planning to park it in when i came back. :((. any place where i can source a replacement?
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