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12-27-2006, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by eurautodave
i'm impressed by your well thought-out arguement...i think i'll go find a forum with a sign of intelligent life....
. So take your whinney 
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12-28-2006, 10:47 PM
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That Impala looks fun!
Anyone know where I could go for information on the Mercedes 300E mentioned earlier? There's a black one down the street for sale - $2200, 1985 - and I'd like to check out some information on which years/models are best for my use. What to look for, what to avoid...nice option packages, etc.
I nearly ran into a curb when we passed it and my wife said she liked it. And she gives me my allowance, so...
Anyone know where I could go for information on the Mercedes 300E mentioned earlier? There's a black one down the street for sale - $2200, 1985 - and I'd like to check out some information on which years/models are best for my use. What to look for, what to avoid...nice option packages, etc.
I nearly ran into a curb when we passed it and my wife said she liked it. And she gives me my allowance, so...
12-28-2006, 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by eurautodave
i'm impressed by your well thought-out arguement...i think i'll go find a forum with a sign of intelligent life....
12-29-2006, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by wildmanaaron
The thought of driving any kind of Volvo with any kind of engine in it makes me want to scream. Their is a certain type of person who drives Volvo's, and around where I live driving a Volvo is like the most unmanly thing you could drive unless your a vegetarian or something.
12-29-2006, 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fuzzylogic
Anyone know where I could go for information on the Mercedes 300E mentioned earlier?
Better body cladding and interior, 93's will be more expensive because of 2.8 twin cam motor.
94-95 are called e320's and have the 3.2 twin cam motor, even more expensive.
If you can find a 400e(300e with 4.2 v8)for cheap enough, they have more underbody heat panels and made for a 32v v8.
They are always overheating and engine wiring harnesses cost $1000 and always go bad. So maybe you could get one cheap in your area.
I know you want a 4-door but I know a guy who is selling a 300ce(2door 300e) with no motor or tranny for $1250.
some benz sites:
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/index.php
http://mbworld.org/forums/index.php
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/
There is also another member here doing a 300e LSx
https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-swaps/575595-2004-gto-ls1-into-1986-mercedes-300-swap.html
:EDIT:As for the volvo argument...older volvo interiors look like euro toyota's.
Compare the interior's 300e vs 940 almost same year .
As for exteriors....not much of a comparison IMO
300e
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/COMPL...QQcmdZViewItem
940 volvo
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Volvo...spagenameZWDVW
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12-29-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Fisheron442
Here are a couple of pics of my b-body sedan w/LS1 and soon to add blower (Vortech v-9)....enjoy!!!
12-29-2006, 11:36 PM
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Wow, that Ebay Benz is clean.
Thanks so much for the links. I think I'll be getting one of these soon. I want to do a little more reading and see what type of suspension aftermarket is available... The engine will come after the suspension.
Thanks so much for the links. I think I'll be getting one of these soon. I want to do a little more reading and see what type of suspension aftermarket is available... The engine will come after the suspension.
02-07-2007, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by FastKat
This is why they make all different kinds of cars... consumer choice! To each his own. Personally at the ripe age of 25, I think I'm still a little too young (and vain) to drive a boxy Volvo if I can help it. I am putting the 1994 940 in the station wangon/minivan category.
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02-09-2007, 01:10 AM
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Thanks. Look at a rear shot of the car now - the visible part of the fuel cell has been covered in undercoat since I started driving it... dull black and sort of in the shadow of the car.
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02-09-2007, 01:55 PM
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My vote is for the 78-82 Chevy Malibu. Plentiful (in 4 door version) and cheap. Plus it's got a great 4 link rear that if built right really plants power well. They are about the same weight as a TA, and there are plenty of fiberglass parts for hood, trunk etc.
Plus, they totally look like granny cars (cause they are). Buy an AARP sticker for it for the total sleeper effect.
Plus, they totally look like granny cars (cause they are). Buy an AARP sticker for it for the total sleeper effect.
02-09-2007, 02:28 PM
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[QUOTE=Gen3Benz]Best year 300e to get would be 90-93.
Better body cladding and interior, 93's will be more expensive because of 2.8 twin cam motor.
94-95 are called e320's and have the 3.2 twin cam motor, even more expensive.
If you can find a 400e(300e with 4.2 v8)for cheap enough, they have more underbody heat panels and made for a 32v v8.
They are always overheating and engine wiring harnesses cost $1000 and always go bad. So maybe you could get one cheap in your area.
I know you want a 4-door but I know a guy who is selling a 300ce(2door 300e) with no motor or tranny for $1250.
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Get the Benz. Over-engineered like no other car. These are amazing cars but no power. FYI, they are also some of the safest cars around (thoughts to help rationalization with wife) and have a prestige value all by themselves. But then I'm prejudiced. :-)
This is my '87 560SEC. The black plastic LSx replica engine is next to the car and the '02 LS6 is in the background.
Better body cladding and interior, 93's will be more expensive because of 2.8 twin cam motor.
94-95 are called e320's and have the 3.2 twin cam motor, even more expensive.
If you can find a 400e(300e with 4.2 v8)for cheap enough, they have more underbody heat panels and made for a 32v v8.
They are always overheating and engine wiring harnesses cost $1000 and always go bad. So maybe you could get one cheap in your area.
I know you want a 4-door but I know a guy who is selling a 300ce(2door 300e) with no motor or tranny for $1250.
--snip--
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Get the Benz. Over-engineered like no other car. These are amazing cars but no power. FYI, they are also some of the safest cars around (thoughts to help rationalization with wife) and have a prestige value all by themselves. But then I'm prejudiced. :-)
This is my '87 560SEC. The black plastic LSx replica engine is next to the car and the '02 LS6 is in the background.
02-10-2007, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by pist0lpete
There is a guy in this forum that did a Volvo wagon twin turbo LS1 I imagine the same could be done to a volvo sedan. Either way its awesome.
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02-11-2007, 04:20 PM
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