Diesel wagon, $2,500?! LETS GO!
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- Turbo Diesel WAGON!?! WIN! All original Mercedes 300TD is ours and we’re stoked to road trip it!! We’ve loved these cars for a long time and it’s been too long since we’ve owned one. Fixed that!
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May the Benz be remembered forever. I enjoyed him, now I get to see buster on TH-cam every now and then. Have fun with buster! 😁
Sure appreciate it, bud!!! So awesome meeting you!
Keep up the grind young man. I have a feeling that you will be a successful man in life!
@@flyingsparksgarage needs rear shocks doing hooocie choocie like CHARO
Rip ultraviolet
The young man is a true detailer.....he put the box on the floor and NOT the seat. (7:05)
When I was 17 I had a 74 ' Camaro & a 76' Mustang Cobra , and a 72' F100 short bed with a 302 , 4 speed. Red !
Loved that truck.
My dad bought me the Camaro when I turned 16 & I bought the Cobra 6 months later....
I bought the f100 from my dad when I was 15 . It was wrecked , so I bought a parts truck (71 f100) and changed the front clip...
My dad fussed at me for having so many vehicles but by the time I was 18 I had added a few for parts & , one of my all time fav's , I bought a 77' Monza Spyder.
Then a 73 Chevelle that Id love to have today..
Love the channel .
Phil from Austin Tx.
Those w123 chassis cars with the OM116 motors are absolute TANKS. Oil changes, anf fuel filters will make them run for ever. The weak points are underbody rust and the vacuum systems that run the locks and fuel cutoff. That looks like a solid example
A friend of mine has on of these Mercedes wagons he uses as his daily driver. When he got it, it did not run, and he told me the fuel injection system used is essentially the same as Germany used on their WWII fighter planes. That was five years ago, and he still drives every day.
And I bet it's similar to the system they used on diesel trucks before those fighter planes! A chain driven injection pump is some simple stuff (in theory.. Mercedes did this with some gasoline injection cars in the 1950's, too.
I am still laughing about the nutcracker Aaron and Em! Too funny!
Those Mercedes wagons were some of the best ones really really dependable
Those go for 10 - 13k, in good condition and with vintage registration here in Germany.
What a gem.❤❤❤
I can’t wait seeing it getting restored.
Without rust, those old mercedes cars can run forever.
Well sought after.
There still kids and teenagers growing up in a good. Sometimes they’re just hard to find, because they’re occupied with doing their thing.
Benz diesels are immortal. This wagon will see many happy adventures with you guys.
Omg no way that’s my friend’s brother’s car💀 small world. Yaphet Yonas yessir🤠🤠
No way!! That’s crazy!
I would take it to Colorado. Estes Park, Big T Canyon.......drive it up Pikes Peak!!!!
I'd love to see a series where u guys road trip around in this and partner with other channels on their projects! Trade project for project, have someone help u guys with the seats and interior while you work on their cars! 😊
You can get a hood sound insulation pad for all of $63 from Pelican Parts, and the right spray glue from Wurth for something north of $20. Makes a difference! And it's a pretty easy job.
4 inch Suspension lift, wheels and M&S tires add a rear locker and a roof rack. Popup camper road trip to Baja 1000.
Thanks for sharing y'all's adventures.
Not too far from east texas, drive the Natchez Trace Parkway. It begins in Natchez MS and ends in Nashville TN. I live in Texas but have driven a section of it, absolutely beautiful.
We had one of these for about 3 years and it was and always has been the one car my wife always says she misses.
My man is 17, has a Tesla set up to detail out of…..working smarter and a lot less concerns of maintenance on a Tesla vs a the old diesel. Got to give the fella props, he is in a much better place than i was at 17. I love the OM606s they are near bulletproof and make awesome power
Already making the money back from all the mileage 😂
We’re proud of him too!!!! Freakin LOVE IT!
I bought one of these a few years back same Color . Few into Arizona and drove it home to Nova Scotia.3400 miles home with only minor mechanical issues easily fixed with a pair of five grips
That’s amazing!!!
I was not 17 but 18 when I first drove my relative’s Mercedes W123 in winter time. I still remember when I did slip on black ice on the road and slide off to a frozen crop field like a rock. The star sign bent a bit on the nose, but not a scratch happened even after was pulled back to the road with a tractor. He never noticed that, so I kept the secret. I felt like a king on the road in those seats, while others drove Lada and Dacia cars around me in 1992 in Hungary 🇭🇺 I’m glad to see you enjoying it
That's a nutcracker that's why I turned it over.😂😂😂 . You guys rock. ❤
Amazing find. 11 years unregistered. Love it
You just can’t go wrong with a Diesel Benz! I have had 3 of them and I loved all them! Good luck!
Another road trip idea -- Yellowstone National Park! Have you been there?!
I was tent camping in a campground there about three winters ago, somebody else had a W123 turbodiesel wagon, a photo buff, I suspect he was. He was up before the crack of dawn and I knew the sound of that motor when he went off before sunrise for his day's adventure.
Great choice! Those older Mercedes are cool!
My favorite thing about them is, despite their age, when you close a door on them it sounds like a bank vault! They were really well made! It will be awesome to watch future content on that car. Well done!
🎵 I can’t get no satisfaction & my Buster can’t get no traction 🎵 Awesome find can’t wait for more vids on it the Vette!
This project will be interesting . Big thumbs up for the lad that is doing his thing with detailing.
THIS IS FANTASTIC!!! I had a VW Jetta 1.6 L 56 HP! the car literally ran until the body rusted off. in fact my wife ran it out of oil until it shut off, we just filled back up and away we went for another 40k miles. Also we got around 50MPG. Only draw back which my wife noticed from your video sounds like golf balls pinging under the hood
I had one with 350000 miles and sold it running, cold ac, pulled a trailer from CO to FL. Great vehicle
I would most likely do my best to restore her and do a fishing tour up the east coast. That's a fishing mobile if I ever saw one!
Oh man my dad use to have an Benz back in the mid 70's. Such a cool ride. Awesome video!
100% with you on your choice That's an awesome engine, before you go upsetting the pump idle, pull it out and replace the drive collar they wear out and cause idle noise, otherwise you're in for some great memories 👍😉
BUSTER needs rear shocks too. seen it bouncing down the Highway @19:16
The rear suspension is probably spheres, which last a long time - but when they go bad, they get very harsh! Probably what you saw.
That young man might be running for president one day... Hard work and opportunity always brings good luck!
I went that far to get a brand new camper deal, but not sure I would my my umpteenth project vehicle... 😀
That German sled is a really good survivor. I'd just do the necessary maintenance, put a little lipstick on it to pretty it up a little, and drive it anywhere you want to go. Would be a great Power Tour candidate.
There was a reason y'all came across my feed! I have an '85 Benz diesel wagon (same color!) I bought for $800 bucks and it was a "pile", too!🤣 It gave me an entire decade of trouble-free service, including, two cross country trips! It's the Euro version. Planning to convert it to electric to preserve it. It just became too unsafe to operate and I had to let 'er sit. She has vacuum issues, brake master cylinder issues and leaks like a sieve through the moonroof.
I absolutely love this. Reminds me of my 1st car. 85 golf 1.6 NA diesel. About as fast as a farm tractor, but I had a blast in that thing. Its what I had when I met my now wife and we just celebrated 20 years married. No matter what you do with it, I know it will be cool.
I had a 240D salon from 1976 as my 2nd ever car went all over Europe and the UK in it. The thing is still running and has been restored by the son of the guy I sold it too, still on its original engine and transmission and is halfway on to its 2nd million miles.
Aaron why not do a east coast beach then go straight to the Rockies and ski there.
Cars always look better in the rain! Wet rough paint still shines.
I owned an 87 300D. Ran it to over 300,000 miles.
The windshield had one wiper that covered the entire windshield.
Love love love, literally cant wait to see more content on this one! I wouldnt leave it quite so rough, i’d redo the interior (within a certain budget) - because road trips you’re spending alot of time in there, an outside “glow up” and mechanical maintenance of course
ayyyyyyyyy thats what im thinking! im his bro btw
Actually I agree that was a smart buy agree with Aaron's points. I have eyed a dead VW Rabbit pickup possibly diesel down the street between Alma and Ennis... Maybe a dirt cheap rescue flip?
Oh man! Great memories owned one and used it as a camper/surf wagon up and down the coast of Baja. Enjoy the ride.
Road trip idea! Big Bend National Park, not too many hours away from you in SW TX, then take the rowboat to Boquillas, Mexico.
Nutcracker, that's why I had it flipped over. 🤣🤣🤣
I looked some up on line, and here in Denver metro they're going for $9k. you did good. I had a late 70's Audi diesel that was awesome except for the timing belt.
back in 1971 I took my test to get my license in a 1966 VW. I was the coolest kid around for I had a crank out sunroof. On my car it had to actually turn in circles to get it to open. I like to see a pop up tent on the roof than you wouldn't be able to use the sunroof. Go with the T drop trailer
Our family largely doesn't sell our cars, we shuffle them around. My first car, in 1991 when I was 19, was a used 1982 Saab 900 I got from my mother after she got herself a '91.5 9000S,. After I cracked the block of that 82 in 1996 I replaced it with an used '89 900 i bought myself and my father got himself a used '90 900S from the same dealer a year after. In 2002 my mother upgraded herself to a 9-3S and my dad got her 9000S and I got his 900S. Then in 2007 I got the 9000S after my mom got a 9-5 Aero and my dad got the 9-3S. Around 2012 I got the 9-3S (which was a 5 speed) and my dad got a used 2002 9-3 SE (which has a bigger turbo among other things) in an automatic as he was tired of doing stick shift (the 9-5 is also an auto). A deer wrote off the 9-3S in 2014 and I replaced it with another 2002 9-3 Manual which I'm still keeping going.
IF I had to do it all over again, I'd still have gone with Saabs (though I might go easier on the clutch of the first one and the transmission of the third one)... they're not anymore expensive to fix than BMW, or Audi, or hell even VW, and while they're not "fast" cars typically for their class, they're the most overbuilt tanks when it comes to structural reinforcement that I basically don't worry about a collision with anything. I've seen crash photos of them being rear ended on icy/snow covered highwayst by loaded 18 wheelers and the truck is the thing that bent the most in the process. You can take the front coupling knuckle from TWO locomotives doing about 35mph to the drivers door and it barely phases the car. Pushes it down the tracks a quarter mile or so and the about worst you're going to suffer is a broken left leg if you're the driver (everyone else will be able to open their doors and get out). Roll overs are pretty much a non-issue as they have better roof structures than anything without an NHRA certified cage like Finnegan has in Blasphemi, and they're designed to take 1100 pounds of moose or elk to the windshield without the animal getting inside the cabin.
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worked for MB for many years as you guys rattle off problems i keep remembering part numbers cant loves wait to see this journey. crazy my daughter loves the 123 chassis
Dude, if I had that car at 17, it would have a stereo system and surf boards as I was always at the beach. It would also probably be lowered some.
And the tach works. Oh my . Loved my 82’ same color.
I can see Buster driving down the road on vacation, checking out the lower 48, accumulating stickers on the side windows on the rear identifying all the states you've been to, cheesy photographs, the whole thing. 😊
ooh yeah .. those rear side windows are crying out for State / town / tourist places stickers
My dad had a 1995 280E ten years later. I really enjoyed driving it. It was bulletproof except for the fuel injection. He had to sell it when parts became scarce.
I love your videos, you and Aron make a beautiful couple and you seem to love each other even though your together 24/7 ❤️
That Benz needs shocks so bad! Still a classy and comfy ride.please take care of it. We love the content.
I’m about a week short of 58 years old. I’m feeling old and tired today too. Lol! 😁
That is the best car ever!! She is amazing and will out perform anything else you own. I’m so jealous
If it was my car and I was 17 again I'd be looking in junkyards for seats and interior parts. Fix the mechanics, preserve the paint and frame and just keep up on and do the backlogged maintenance. Keep everything budget friendly since I, and many others didn't have much money at 17 + 18. Make the car a driver and do everything with it. Camping, store runs, drive in movies, beach trip, stuff thats affordable to a person who doesnt have a lot of money.
You are right, these cars can´t die! In Germany they have been the standard Taxi car for 3 decades and after they did about at least 1 mio km in rough taxi cab driving, they were sold to Africa and you might see them there still running strong today!
Lovely old Merc! Give it love! These are very special old things. Good show guys.
We had lots of them here. They're unbeatable. Guy next street still rides it daily
Hey guys, like you I love to see young car people and support them as they try to prosper and grow a business on their own. While I can’t exactly have him detail my cars up in Michigan I was glad to be his 50th follower on Instagram. It will be fun to see him grow in the car world. Very cool that you guys gave him some exposure on your channel in addition to buying the car.
I absolutely bloody adore these cars and would bite your arm off for this one (if I was in the states). I had the saloon with the petrol engine for a few years and it never let me down and it is my biggest car regret that I sold it.
Small tip at the front corners of the sunroof opening are 2 drain holes that lead down and out behind, under, the top of the wings to I think the same spot that the hood hinges hide in with lots of leaves usually sat in there, if memory serves. I found a bit of extension lead cord flex was exactly the right size to slide down these 2 channels to clear them out without any real effort at all. Just a fantastic car for making your day feel that much better when you travel in them.
I always wanted the mid 80s Impala station wagon. I wanted to get one and make it look like an Impala SS. Of course it would still be on Steelies but a little wider and maybe supercharged. I think I saw one on Sick week this year, that one was sweet.
I'd honestly take it to go cruise the Columbia River gorge, and go hiking waterfalls in Oregon
Family hooptie road trip is awesome!!!
I owned an ‘84 which I bought in 88, we called it the fridge as the colour was very appliance like. The car was great and like always, you miss it when it’s gone.
Good to see your smiling face back in whatever you’re doing. I enjoy watching you guys just kind of relaxing for me.
fun loving couple
I love your idea of a road trip from swimming at the seashore to snowboarding in the mountains! Winter arrives all too soon, so it's a great incentive to get 'Buster the Benz' ready for the adventure. The prep work will make a great series and be an inspiration to all those young men/women to whom you recommended a car like Buster to be their first wrenching project. I have a '74 240D manual sedan that I need to get back on the road, so I, for one, will be glad to see you two discover Buster's needs and watch you do your mechanical magic!
Those engines are great! I've got a buddy that has a few of them.
Great cars.
I had a 67 190D, 4 cylinder diesel, 4 speed automatic. Ran great and actually fuel efficient
I have a close friend who owns the identical Mercedes station wagon. She and her husband are vintage car collectors but their daily drivers are both vintage Mercedes.
My dad had an old 240d, I think it was a 1982. That was the car I learned to drive in. Will be very fun to see future videos featuring this one.
Okay... where y'all been? Miss the more frequent uploads... it's like you finished that vette and then just took off. I figured you were driving around in it having fun.... and the fun just never stopped. So WE, your viewers, have been left out in the cold while you're tooling around in that fun vette with the reconditioned/rebuilt tranny. I hope it left you with a lot of smiles... but you got some 'splainin to do... lol.
Hahahah!!! We actually have filmed 6 episodes- we’re just being patient on the edits!!!
Please post more often, I love your stuff.
Very cool diesel wagon! Do some videos on it.
Hope that C6 Vette is driving and shifting nicely now! Keep up the great work, you two!
Cool project wagon. Can’t wait to hear what you name it. 😊 got have a propolator 2000 with any project with a hatch.
At 17 I bought a 1972 Pontiac Lemans Sport for $500.00 and I wish I had it today. Now your Benz is really cool. There are so many things you can do with her and I'm excited to see what you do.
Buy tear drop camper and hit Rt 66. Wrap would be neat and fix interior up to your capabilities. Then hit the road. Take the kid. It will be a great experience for her
Garsh, did I mention Kent Bergsma yesterday? Lots of parts, special tools, and videos for your era of Benz. Just three weeks ago he did a video titled "Loose Throttle Linkage Repair for 1981 to 1985 W123 240D, 300D, 300CD, and 300TD."
Loved the video !!! Aaron I still have my dream car from when I was 17 it's a 1972 AMC javelin I'm working on it now and hopefully be able to do power tour next year ,fingers crossed
Nice find , I would check the drains for the sunroof .
He needs to detail the Vet!
Good to see you adding to the stable
that young guy is 17 years old starting his own business he is going to be just fine in life good for good for him young entrepreneur.
This reminds me of my aunt who had 70s wagon I think it was a GM all I remember it had the rear facing seat in the back and it road really smooth great video keep up the good work God bless from GA and stay safe
I think it's time to start looking for a car for "the kid"! That's a build I'd love to see!
Road trip vehicle for sure. Roof top tent sounds cool. But the mini teardrop camper would work also. More room to haul stuff along. As for the vehicle itself, I would hit all of the long over due maintenance items. Brake downs make content, but less is more. I would then work on the interior. Not to make it fancy, just functional and comfortable. After that, time to enjoy the diesel wagon life.
I'm glad u'all like ur TD mercedes Wagon. I have a 2006 mercedes benz CLK350 Converable and i love-it. it has 107,000 miles on her.
I think I would just find some new seats and replace and just clean it up like your boy at VGG. Love the the small camper idea, look at the newer A frame pop ups, really cool. Plenty of room in Buster for all the grear, look at some of the new inflatable kayaks for using while camping at the lake,
FSG, Great deal on a reliable car! I'd just clean it up and drive. Tear drop also sounds good!
Good luck luv ya guys work. 🎉 if Aaron can fix a transmission he can fix a Benz.
They are amazing cars , the fuel tanks are sometimes troublesome as they have a central division. The engines will last forever if cared for
If you ever want a hot rod Merc Diesel consider a Mercedes 606 series with a mechanical 603 fuel pump. 400 hp wouldn’t be a problem.
I would repair the driver's seat and tidy the interior a bit, but that would be about it. First trip I would take would be to the Texas gulf coast, and then maybe San Antonio
THE BEST car I ever owned. Wish I could have kept it.
Cool project. As a 17 year old, I would have had a good sound system, and overall vehicle looks/stance as my two highest priorities LOL. But as an adult safe and reliable would have to be top of the list so you can take those long road trips. If there is any budget left after that I would clean up the interior areas you showed in the video (seats, wood, switches) and add conveniences such as your pop up tent idea, satellite radio/nav, LED lighting etc. etc. (And, you gotta replace the iconic hood ornament everyone likes to steal......)
My daily is a 30 year E320 and have had a few of the D model Mercedes and have had no issues love them.
I would dress it up by changing the wheels from stock. Paint the hood a flat black color. Definitely put seat covers over the seats. Maybe do some pin striping just to make it stand out a bit. As far as travel. Use your imagination.
Great purchase and good luck.
If I was 18 again and buying a car like you said, I’d probably get a little pickup truck or wagon and road trip it across the parks system, stopping to work if I needed to pay for the next leg. Had a lot of fun in a Volvo 240 wagon, love this Benz idea.
A W123 300TD :-)
Amaaazing cars and those OM series diesels are great, I have a W123 Sedan (280 K jet) and a bunch of W116's and imo they are the zenith of Mercedes Benz design and production so im super thrilled to see you guys have one on the channel :-)
Needs more Turbo............
If your engine won't shut off, there is a tab to depress in the engine bay to push on for that situation.
EDIT - okay, now I've seen the send of the video, yeah, the thing with the big red sticker that reads STOP!
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