1976 Mercedes-Benz W115 240 d

Summary:

It is great!

Faults:

The air conditioning is not blowing coldly. I don't know what to do to get it working correctly. I also, have notice that the back seat is rusted and the fuel gauge is not working correctly. Also, heat comes from the engine to the feet area. But, besides these minor issue my baby Vanilla Ice is running great!

General Comments:

I love my car as it makes me feel very important when I drive it. I make my car look so great when I step out of it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 17th January, 2006

1976 Mercedes-Benz W115 240D 2.4

Summary:

Wonderful car, would like to fix the smoke screen problem

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong yet. I just purchased this car from the original owner in Grand Junction Colorado. It seems to run great minus the fact that it blows more smoke than any car I have ever seen. Think "Uncle Buck" this is that car. I really am looking for any advice from anyone who might know where to start. Acceleration is typical black, which is ok. The second I let off the pedal it starts pouring out white and sometimes blue. At idle it runs high and just belts out blue smoke!!

The car is mint other than this annoying problem.

General Comments:

Love the car for the price runs great other than above problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 27th October, 2004

29th Oct 2004, 00:57

In general:

-blue smoke = car consumes oil; for instance when O-rings and/or valve stems are worn

-white smoke = water (sometimes due to condensation) in the mixture; for instance when the head gasket is gone

Hope that helps.

27th Nov 2004, 18:26

Hi, I have a 71 220D that does the same thing- I have been told it is a problem of the diesel injection pump-I live in Oklahoma City and it won't start if temp falls into the high 30's- I am looking for suggestions, as well- I love the way the car rides and drives- it actually runs good except for the cloud of black smoke- it also puts out a lot of blue smoke on a cool morning!! Thanks and good luck!!

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1976 Mercedes-Benz W115 300D

Summary:

A great car, but expensive to repair

Faults:

Major rust problem.

Rear bumper fell off (on one side.)

Heating/air-conditioning control unit had to be replaced. -- a thousand bucks!!

Burned a fair amount of oil.

Muffler system had to be replaced. -- a thousand bucks!!

Rubber fuel line sprung a leak.

General Comments:

Had rust coming out all over on the body shortly after I bought it -- thankfully, it has a body built like a tank...

Overall ran not too bad, but was terrible at starting in the winter. In spite of using the glow plugs, I still had to fire up the hibachi under the engine on numerous occasions.

Took a while to get used to the slow acceleration...

All parts were very expensive. IE: The price one has to pay for sitting on luxurious chairs in the fancy dealership's waiting room...

The rear bumper, made out of cast aluminum, was terrible. Any salt on the highway eats this aluminum, thus one side of the bumper fell off. bolted it back on by riveting a power saw bar to the inside of the bumper.

A lovely vehicle to drive, and very comfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 19th February, 2004

31st Dec 2004, 15:18

Try to get the European bumpers. They are made of chromed steel and looks much nicer. I don't know if they are easy to find in the USA though...

14th Jun 2005, 10:26

But aren't American 300D Mercedes bumpers like 10 times the size as European bumpers and much safer.

4th Oct 2005, 16:58

Yes, European Mercedes don't really have bumpers.

1st Nov 2005, 21:50

I own a 76 300D, and you got absolutely raped on the repair prices. A muffler shouldn't cost more than $300, and pipes can be fabricated for less than a hundred bucks...

Don't know about the heat/AC stuff, but you should have gotten one from a junkyard...

Also don't go to a dealership to get parts, go to http://www.autohausaz.com/

Good luck, and don't be afraid to get your hands dirty, they're so simple... They lose their "holiness" by the time you've taken the valve cover off, and you're sitting on the fender cover trying to get the darn injector pump out.

Nate.

22nd Jan 2006, 15:10

I just went to "Parts Plus" in Mineola TX and priced a compressor for the A/C (1976 300D) and it was 167.00.

19th May 2007, 07:15

What is fair price to pay for a 1976 300d in excellent physical condition, but the motor was taken out and sitting in the trunk? The motor did work, but not well.

2nd Mar 2009, 18:22

I completely agree - they're wonderful cars and I was lucky enough to get one at 16 as my first car. Unfortunately I hydroplaned into a Tahoe and left it needing a great deal of body work and a new radiator - the latter is nearly impossible to find, and I'm trying to fix it up now for my father, who has never quite forgiven me for destroying it.