1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL Turbo Diesel Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour

[@LtPliskin01]

This was my first car (got it in 2006), exact color scheme and everything. Loved driving it and didn't care what people said about the diesel sound/smell. Lasted till 120k and could have went another 100 if it hadn't been rear-ended while parked outside my house. My Accord is a great car, but this Merc was a tank.

[@stefanstefan2105]

it is way better than the accord

[@Infamousdee240]

@@stefanstefan2105 agreed , i would love to find a W126

[@closer71]

I had an `88 (bought w/ 126,000 miles; sold w/ 179,000 miles) for about 6 years. I was the 2nd owner. When I turned the key, it started right up in under 1 second. Sounds like that car may have issues! Still, it has GORGEOUS interior and once she turns over, sounds tip-top to me! I'm driving a 1985 300D Turbo Diesel now and I absolutely love it! But I sure do miss the power seats, power headrests, airbag, ABS, and power telescoping wheel of the SDL.

[@placesigopeopleimeet]

Gotta love these they run for ever and never go out of style!

[@GabrielMartinez-jt1uv]

This is a 1986 barley 300 sdl this is actually a diesel car it doesn't have a very loud engine the engine is not very loud this is a long wheelbase with the turbo badge turbo diesel it has one twin tip now look at the hood it is the 3.0 l diesel 6 cylinder putting out 148 horsepower it has an audio system and has climate control and has a sunshade with a power sunroof that's the CD changer there's your battery it has a brown leather interior

[@kenziec394]

THAT DOOR SOUND!!! I LOVE IT VERY MUCH!

[@Bladerunner55217]

Yeah when I was 12 years old my mom took me to her friends house who just bought this one and the larger model. He decided to take us to the LA county fair in this one (brand new) and when he started it up I thought it sounded horrible but then when we sat inside and he closed the doors you couldn't hear anything except a strong purrr and then my eyes and my sense of smell was amazing! I was in heaven with the inside of this car. I am seriously looking to relive this again :)

[@newandused1998]

thanx for posting this, kyle. i love these old-fashioned mercedes-benz models. i'll bet that in the 80's, only the luckiest man could drive one of these.

[@MercedesF700]

I love these old Benzs', from their great characteristics to their economy saving diesels. Great video Kyle, keep it up!

[@ManniGaming]

German quality. Simply perfect!

[@V8freaks]

Lol just found your paramotor channel some days ago...guter Geschmack in Sachen Autos!

[@Lukasdw02]

Oh how I love this thing. Sounds really good too. Classic Mercedes make good-sounding diesels.

[@dave11686]

What a beautiful old Mercedes! Great vid as always Kyle!

[@bunny4t4]

Man I love the old diesels, wish I had it. Thanks a bunch, Kyle.

[@Declipse16]

What a nice car! I love older mercedes, they have such a nice elegant look to them.

[@AlastorTheNPDemon]

Wow, that interior is in *perfect* condition!

[@saraleon97]

Yeah, too bad the engine wasn't well cared for :(

[@grandtheftautoboy3060]

+S. Steinberg sounds like low compression or a bad vaccum hose

[@DrCharlesMontague]

Fantastic car, and none are more comfortable to drive/ride in for days at a time!

[@Atombender]

W126 is probably the best looking S-Class.

[@jacobkoshy2181]

Back when Mercedes Benz was tough and reliable,today there just overpriced unreliable mockups

[@lestatlunar]

Jacob Koshy they failed at engineering man

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Yeah sadly Mercedes Benz is gotten too expensive to maintain and quality has gone down

[@kurtrusellpatrickswayze]

i love old mercedes' interiors, they are very classic

[@w124mercedes7]

I just picked up a 87 salad identical to that for $500. 1 owner car. Always garage kept. Flawless inside and out with 160k miles. Purchased new locally And religiously serviced by dealership. Probably $20k in service records. Still has window stickers and all owners manuals and books. Along with first aid kit and mercedes car cover. Probably the nicest mercedes daily driver i have ever seen.

[@garyslavinsky4201]

I've owned 3 diesel Benz's; a 78 300 D, an 87 SD, and an 89 SDL. Considering maintenance, repairs and purchase price, they were the least expensive vehicles I've ever owned in all of my 73 years. Each one had at least 150,000 miles and 13 years when I bought it. I did the basic maintenance myself like oil changes and brakes. My last one had 408,000 miles when I sold it and the engine was still fine.The transmission went bad because I hadn't done the recommended maintenance. My bad, not the car's. With proper care, some have gone 1,000,000 miles! Because diesel fuel costs more than gas today, I think I'd like to have another and convert it to a grease car. Wonderful machines - they make everything else look cheap. Eg: I replaced the water pump and the OEM easily weighed 3X what the standard aftermarket pump did. I could go on all day. I just love these cars. However, my mechanic, certified by benz, said that the newer c class models are relatively junky, compared to the older S and D models. But they're still probably better than any Ford. And I'm a huge Ford truck fan. Gotta have me some E 150 for music gear! If you can turn a wrench and watch how-to videos, don't be afraid of maintenance costs. But never, ever, ever take it to a dealer, unless you hit the Megamillions jackpot. Find a certified Benz technician who works on the side. Funny story: I dated a girl who, after several months, complained, "You said you were rich!". "I said no such thing", I replied. She'd assumed I was wealthy because of the car. I was glad to be rid of that misdirected gold digger!

[@kgisabeast]

Back when they made bulletproof cars, not the case anymore :/

[@joeyp6704]

kgisabeast Yes they did, I really love old classic mercedes benz but it's really hard to find a perfect one..

[@aartiipoipkar2820]

Lukas ono:-D::-*:-*:-*:-*:-*

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

not the 86

[@_thebusphotograher_cali]

Sadly their quality is bad now. Very expensive to maintain

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

I like these sedans more!! Brilliant job bro.

[@datboiwes333]

@Goldenrod636 because it is an actual sunroof. The glass ones are supposed to be called moonroofs, but the two terms have become interchangeable in recent years.

[@Villxe]

Very good piece of machinery, built to last. I would like to have one of those.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

@zech007 The only OM603 that's really bad is the 89 mm bore x 92.4 mm stroke version used for the 350SD(L) from 1990-93. Apparently, the changes to both the bore and stroke (as opposed to the 1st-gen OM603's 87 mm bore x 84 mm stroke) meant that the engine got pushed beyond its reliable limits.

[@form109]

Damn i love that interior color and those seats.

[@montey1017]

I would ROCK one of these cars...these things are sweet

[@Bladerunner55217]

@ saabkyle04 you took the best video footage when you sat in the back. Best footage on youtube of cars! I relived the same view when I was 12 years old thanks..

[@sevenkendrick5843]

I've always been in love with that design

[@TheMrBennito]

thanks kyle, i really dig yr vids. i think i should bring one of those unique SDL s over to the other side of the atlantic :) pure class, and the engine is really something else.

[@serzen81]

My Grandfather bought his 1987 300DT Sedan brand new in march of 87, he still has it to this day. He will not sell it, and frankly i don't blame him one bit the best Mercedes ever bilt. His is like new and always will be!

[@achm3d]

these old mercs are tanks they sure don't make them like this anymore. and im really enjoying the tours of all these older mint-condition luxury cars at this dealership!

[@VWisLife]

I have a '93 190E 2.6 with only 37K miles, first car and I love it

[@williamgson4055]

Never ever sell it

[@newfoundrooski]

+William Gson EVERRRRRR!!!!!!!!!

[@itsmegp46]

At less than 8,000 miles a year up to this video in 2010, it was a gently used car. I've gone well past 250,000 miles in half the time.

[@jammer96]

That's a nice Mercedes Kyle! The diesel Mercedes from the 80's will last forever. Some people even convert them to biodiesel. I would leave that one original.

[@ThomasRhdc]

Awesome car! Good work Kyle!

[@ganee6a]

stunning interior !!

[@Pendragon1989]

Now thats a quality car, looks almost modern, yet its over 20 years old..

[@northamericanauto43]

Very reliable cars.

[@tingzhengweizhengwei8190]

That a beautiful Mercedes 1986

[@soulcial]

How many miles / kilometers or how many years does a Stock standard exhaust on a 2007 E class 2.2 CDI engines ? I mean when the internals of the box/muffler start tot tear apart from the inside and rattle inside, WITHOUT any external signs of rust or holes ?? I am really curious

[@darryl286]

I only love old Mercedes and the W222 S-Class

[@JohnnyBirdcage]

beautiful beautiful car... the interior is epic

[@bennyvega100]

This is a damn gorgeous car. It will last well beyond 500k. Wish I owned it ;(

[@MrBuzzialdrin]

amazing..@.200k miles, 25 plus years... I want this car.

[@pedroleonargentina]

Thanks for this Excellent video!!! Super COOL car!!!

[@MrBooster999]

@saabkyle04 there was another one made with a turbo on it. so you know how much horsepower that adds to it?

[@graysonsgarage5157]

I really love these cars, my grandmother used to own that exact car only hers was black

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

What a beauty!!

[@lcfanyc]

Love the styling!

[@audenough]

Nice tour, I thinking of buying one. Does the car phone work?

[@myskman1]

I have a 1985 Mercedes 380 se It has a 3.5L v8 less than 96,000 miles black exterior and black interior every thing is original nice shinny rims I love the car (not for sale staying in the family) :P

[@DrehzahlDieter]

Here in Germany, in Munich, we got a Taxi (old mercedes) which got 1.600.000 Kilometers and still got the FIRST engine!

[@benzlover55]

@krakmxer great, because I actually own one. It's been wonderful so far. And I like the look (they look pretty badass especially once you lower the springs and get some nice AMG rims etc). Just stating my opinion.

[@acalthu]

Does it have a power mirror only for the passenger side?

[@benzlover55]

@Matthew55904 always have. In fact, the diesel S class was only available in the US.

[@Trikster1of4]

God North Carolina has like every single type of car or truck Nice vid though

[@benzlover55]

@Matthew55904 um... was this direct @ saabkyle? Because I don't own either.

[@josesimonsantanaroa2726]

DARIA MI VIDA POR TENER UNO DE ESTOS..VIVA ALEMANIA DE UN DOMINICANO..

[@tubepotato500]

A couple of imperfections. I know the seat bolster is ripped. But also the right tail light has some red tape to cover the crack in the light. Other than that...it's one heck of a gorgeous Mercedes Benz! I love the color inside and out. Saabkyle04 rocks KZbin!!!

[@2PacFanVCMP]

Beautiful, is it other version 126SEL?

[@UnKnown21010]

Can someone answer my question? i always wanted to know how would you use one of those classic cellular phones ? Like how would it get service and a phone number ect. Iv always wanted to know

[@1974Alfa5Spd]

It's a scary feeling knowing that I can look at almost anything on that car and know how to take it apart.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

I've seen reports that the OM602 2.5L 5-cyl is actually superior in reliability over the bigger OM603 3.0L 6-cyl, and I can draw a parallel between this comparison and that of the Oldsmobile 4.3L V6 diesel's superior reliability over its bigger 5.7L V8 version. True that?

[@acalthu]

where else is the cd changer supposed to be?

[@TheGtracer1994]

The sure sign that this car is an 80s car, the car phone :P

[@Forgoten214]

I love this car. :)

[@kwd_kenny]

This car will be the centennial edition car from Mercedes-Benz on the year between 1886-1986, that was 31 years far away from 80s until today.

[@snake109]

an old mercedes diesel like that will run forever. That battery in the back wasnt even hooked up though. A spare?

[@datboiwes333]

@Motorfordtoyota haha You're thinking about the late 90's and early 2000's benz's. These old Mercedes' were some of the best cars you could buy.

[@zac0964]

Wow, I thought 1986? Eh! But wow, I love this car! Things are so simple, unlike today.

[@DannyK1992]

Have you got any of the longer limo versions with the three doors on each side in the US? Or those were popular only in the Middle East?

[@Underappreciatedclassics]

BigDannyK in the states those are extremely rare but not impossible to find,

[@ОлегДавыдов-м1г]

Dream car. Perfect condition. Das ist avto!

[@veejs05]

not bad leathering for a car of that age.. beautiful!

[@Kogicorganist]

6 cranks to start i only start mine but every 3 or 4 weeks and it starts on the 1st crank this car might have a few problems.

[@oceantrolls73]

good observation Will. I would definitely start with the health of the glow plugs, next diesel supply and finally a compression test.

[@kaarlepatomaki1675]

Good guesses, but I would most definitely bet my money on fuel lines (leaking o-rings). As you can see, it kinda started right up, only after 6 cranks. If you have problems with glow plugs or bad compression, you will have a struggling start. Now this started completely without hesitation after pumping some fuel to the engine.

[@bassoon442]

What kind of car can you find a 5.0 gas (petrol) v6 in that's not older than the 60's?

[@aa2398a]

solid csr.....ageless design!

[@503challenger]

This 'Caddy is killer...I want one.!!!

[@sethcorbin974]

umm this is a Mercedes

[@seanrebelo7765]

Get fuck outta here no government motors crap here

[@clarencefreeman7965]

+Sean Rebelo lmao

[@DeanVXfromUkraine]

How much it cost in the USA? Thanks!

[@tommysbrowncaddy]

I love 1986 cadilliacs!!!! Like this one!!

[@adawg2015]

Thats a Mercedes

[@johns4176]

Hello guys, Anyone knows what to modify in order to drop the RPM in a '83 300sd from 3000 RPM at 70MPH to 2000RPM ,???? Thanks John

[@blinkfan305]

Your car has a non-overdrive transmission, so the only way to drop RPM would be a different transmission entirely, or a lower rear end ratio. You're not going to drop 1000 RPM as is, and the aforementioned mods aren't likely to achieve this either.

[@airhornwaggon]

you can find a 2.88 rear end out of an 85 300d/ cd/ td/ sd and install it. that would be the best route. would drop rpm's a couple hundred. if you find a rare w116 6.9 rear end (2.65) or some w126's had a 2.47, you'd be bogging down the engine. your om617 makes peak torque at 2800rpm and is pretty efficient there.

[@airhornwaggon]

***** it's a diesel you fool. none of the stuff you're randomly listing off applies. go find a gasser video to shitpost on.

[@oregonian1966]

***** He is talking about the RPM's at 70mph, not idle.

[@MultiParasite]

+TheTruthQuest123 lol

[@nikothecrazygreek]

my friend steve has one like that and we call it the tank, because it never fuckin dies

[@ManWithNoName.]

Please do the best Mercedes (car) ever made the w100 Mercedes 600. The kings car.

[@secutorclaudius]

why is the clear coat on my 97 e420 peeling off like it has leprosy?

[@MangoSmoothie16]

I cant wait for the 928. I assume its the one at the beginning of this vid. I want to see it so bad

[@TheValentino1998]

can you do the test drive of honda civic 2000 please????

[@geedunk13]

thanks for the vid

[@loganspeaker832]

Why was the cd changer in the back

[@bunny4t4]

actual sunroofs were originally just like that one . the glass ones were called moon roofs , friend. lol.

[@DJakeRestless]

how much would one of these be? (cost)

[@Chris-sc3jw]

Mercedes benz,lovely lovely car.

[@stcbenz83]

@stcbenz83 a MB diesel usual starts after just a nudge of the starter. especially the 617,XXX motor

[@unimogman404]

North Carolina with leafs on the trees, it means it is in the summer and warm. Did not start right away even with the glow plugs on ; BAD ! André ,1985 300D Ontario, Canada.

[@bassoon442]

yeah. My dad's friend is a really good auto body guy. if you are going to get it re-clear coated, buy the stuff yourself, and spend the extra money. car companies and most body shops use stuff that's yellowish... it's revolting. so make sure you buy it and that it's clear in the can..

[@benzlover55]

@Motorfordtoyota the new ones? Hell yes! The 80's and earlier? If properly maintained (and they rarely are, sadly) they'll last well over what most cars can do by 100,000's of miles, and easily too. So, it kind of goes both ways depending on what era they were built in :)

[@johnaldrich2074]

Hard to believe that this car is a 1986 and has airbags. These cars have a reputation for being safe cars and they are built in Germany. Most cars didn't get airbags until the 90s.

[@stcbenz83]

judging from how quickly the Glow plug light went out and, the length of cranking, I'd say you have a few bad glow plugs

[@Goldenrod636]

How come the sunroof doesn't have glass?

[@MrBuzzialdrin]

wow 191000 miles...still in great condition

[@TheValentino1998]

can you do the test drive of honda civic 2000 please

[@koioo2]

mi opnion in since i sometimes in the past ride a taxi is its seats or dash dash looks cold not warm.seats in the taxi where not so comfort. sound reminds me of the sillverrado. thats mi opnion i enjoy this video