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OM606 value

OM606 value

 
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kmaser
Turbocharged G-Wagen

125
04-03-2013, 12:14 PM #1
I have an opportunity to buy a complete 98 E300TD With front end damage, 260,000km's for around 3k, is this a good deal and what are ppl paying for an OM606?
kmaser
04-03-2013, 12:14 PM #1

I have an opportunity to buy a complete 98 E300TD With front end damage, 260,000km's for around 3k, is this a good deal and what are ppl paying for an OM606?

TheDon
606 Power!!

247
04-03-2013, 01:12 PM #2
Thats a good deal. I would buy it.

I believe the going rate is anywhere from 1500-2000 USD.
TheDon
04-03-2013, 01:12 PM #2

Thats a good deal. I would buy it.

I believe the going rate is anywhere from 1500-2000 USD.

Grecy
GTA2056V

75
04-04-2013, 11:12 AM #3
Is that in Edmonton?

I have not seen it in person, but from the description it sounds pretty good.

I emailed the owner back and forward a few times, I think he wanted more than I offered for the engine.

-Dan
Grecy
04-04-2013, 11:12 AM #3

Is that in Edmonton?

I have not seen it in person, but from the description it sounds pretty good.

I emailed the owner back and forward a few times, I think he wanted more than I offered for the engine.

-Dan

Booster
GT2559V

240
04-05-2013, 08:05 AM #4
That sounds really expensive? Over here a e300td can be had for under £1000 with no damage?

Guess you guys don't have as many over there!
Booster
04-05-2013, 08:05 AM #4

That sounds really expensive? Over here a e300td can be had for under £1000 with no damage?

Guess you guys don't have as many over there!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
04-05-2013, 08:26 AM #5
(04-05-2013, 08:05 AM)Booster That sounds really expensive? Over here a e300td can be had for under £1000 with no damage?

Guess you guys don't have as many over there!

Yeah we're pretty backwards over here. A running small block v8 goes for less than a 606. When people think of diesels, they image brodozer trucks with giant stacks billowing clouds of smoke.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
04-05-2013, 08:26 AM #5

(04-05-2013, 08:05 AM)Booster That sounds really expensive? Over here a e300td can be had for under £1000 with no damage?

Guess you guys don't have as many over there!

Yeah we're pretty backwards over here. A running small block v8 goes for less than a 606. When people think of diesels, they image brodozer trucks with giant stacks billowing clouds of smoke.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

kmaser
Turbocharged G-Wagen

125
04-05-2013, 10:10 AM #6
(04-04-2013, 11:12 AM)Grecy Is that in Edmonton?

I have not seen it in person, but from the description it sounds pretty good.

I emailed the owner back and forward a few times, I think he wanted more than I offered for the engine.

-Dan

It's not but I have seen that one advertised as well, what did you end up offering him? He says he would part it out but sounded like he would rather not
kmaser
04-05-2013, 10:10 AM #6

(04-04-2013, 11:12 AM)Grecy Is that in Edmonton?

I have not seen it in person, but from the description it sounds pretty good.

I emailed the owner back and forward a few times, I think he wanted more than I offered for the engine.

-Dan

It's not but I have seen that one advertised as well, what did you end up offering him? He says he would part it out but sounded like he would rather not

willbhere4u
Six in a row make her go!

2,507
04-05-2013, 10:21 AM #7
They are very rare in the U.S. not very many people bought diesel cars because of the expense. When a comparable gas Mercedes car cost 10k less like an e320

For every 1 diesel Mercedes sold here something like 30-40 gas cars where sold.

1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running
willbhere4u
04-05-2013, 10:21 AM #7

They are very rare in the U.S. not very many people bought diesel cars because of the expense. When a comparable gas Mercedes car cost 10k less like an e320

For every 1 diesel Mercedes sold here something like 30-40 gas cars where sold.


1987 300SDL 6spd manual om606.962 swap project
1985 300td euro 5spd wagon running

maxypriest
Holset

287
04-05-2013, 12:10 PM #8
(04-05-2013, 10:21 AM)willbhere4u They are very rare in the U.S. not very many people bought diesel cars because of the expense. When a comparable gas Mercedes car cost 10k less like an e320

For every 1 diesel Mercedes sold here something like 30-40 gas cars where sold.
I wondered why they are so expensive across the pond!

W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs
maxypriest
04-05-2013, 12:10 PM #8

(04-05-2013, 10:21 AM)willbhere4u They are very rare in the U.S. not very many people bought diesel cars because of the expense. When a comparable gas Mercedes car cost 10k less like an e320

For every 1 diesel Mercedes sold here something like 30-40 gas cars where sold.
I wondered why they are so expensive across the pond!


W124 om606 HX40 finished and it's a beauty 450bhp/456ft-lbs

Booster
GT2559V

240
04-08-2013, 07:54 AM #9
Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!
Booster
04-08-2013, 07:54 AM #9

Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
04-08-2013, 08:23 AM #10
(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

Find a way to ship it cheap and the guys here will work with you Smile

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
04-08-2013, 08:23 AM #10

(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

Find a way to ship it cheap and the guys here will work with you Smile


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

Grecy
GTA2056V

75
04-08-2013, 03:40 PM #11
(04-05-2013, 10:10 AM)kmaser It's not but I have seen that one advertised as well, what did you end up offering him? He says he would part it out but sounded like he would rather not

I (somewhat cheekily) offered $1k for the engine alone.

He didn't reply to that.

-Dan

(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

I you (or someone in the UK) wanted to offer a service where you buy used 606s and ship them to the US/Canada, I'll bet you could sell good ones for $2k all day long.

I'll go first in line Smile

-Dan
This post was last modified: 04-08-2013, 03:41 PM by Grecy.
Grecy
04-08-2013, 03:40 PM #11

(04-05-2013, 10:10 AM)kmaser It's not but I have seen that one advertised as well, what did you end up offering him? He says he would part it out but sounded like he would rather not

I (somewhat cheekily) offered $1k for the engine alone.

He didn't reply to that.

-Dan

(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

I you (or someone in the UK) wanted to offer a service where you buy used 606s and ship them to the US/Canada, I'll bet you could sell good ones for $2k all day long.

I'll go first in line Smile

-Dan

Booster
GT2559V

240
04-09-2013, 08:14 AM #12
(04-08-2013, 03:40 PM)Grecy
(04-05-2013, 10:10 AM)kmaser It's not but I have seen that one advertised as well, what did you end up offering him? He says he would part it out but sounded like he would rather not

I (somewhat cheekily) offered $1k for the engine alone.

He didn't reply to that.

-Dan

(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

I you (or someone in the UK) wanted to offer a service where you buy used 606s and ship them to the US/Canada, I'll bet you could sell good ones for $2k all day long.

I'll go first in line Smile

-Dan

Pm me if your serious. I would more than happily sort you guys out with om606 engines and parts. A few things I would like from the US as well.
Booster
04-09-2013, 08:14 AM #12

(04-08-2013, 03:40 PM)Grecy
(04-05-2013, 10:10 AM)kmaser It's not but I have seen that one advertised as well, what did you end up offering him? He says he would part it out but sounded like he would rather not

I (somewhat cheekily) offered $1k for the engine alone.

He didn't reply to that.

-Dan

(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

I you (or someone in the UK) wanted to offer a service where you buy used 606s and ship them to the US/Canada, I'll bet you could sell good ones for $2k all day long.

I'll go first in line Smile

-Dan

Pm me if your serious. I would more than happily sort you guys out with om606 engines and parts. A few things I would like from the US as well.

TurboWalt
K26-2

33
04-09-2013, 09:43 AM #13
I would be interested in an engine or 2 if we could get the $$$ right. Of course the biggest expense would be freight. The cheapest way would be to co-load a container. A good LCL company would be needed. Maybe ECU-LINE or CFR Freight to name some possibilities. Then of course would be what port to have them shipped to etc? I will be in Chattanooga, TN in a few months, I couldn't commit to anything until I'm there. I'm presently in South Africa for a few months. If you guys get serious and need some help with the shipping arrangements, let me know. My girlfriend has over a decade in Ocean freight.
TurboWalt
04-09-2013, 09:43 AM #13

I would be interested in an engine or 2 if we could get the $$$ right. Of course the biggest expense would be freight. The cheapest way would be to co-load a container. A good LCL company would be needed. Maybe ECU-LINE or CFR Freight to name some possibilities. Then of course would be what port to have them shipped to etc? I will be in Chattanooga, TN in a few months, I couldn't commit to anything until I'm there. I'm presently in South Africa for a few months. If you guys get serious and need some help with the shipping arrangements, let me know. My girlfriend has over a decade in Ocean freight.

Bangaway
606 Turbo > Porsche Turbo

129
04-09-2013, 09:01 PM #14
Well how much is a good 606.962 in the UK?

(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

There are a lot of Holset knock-offs from what I've heard and they're cheap. I can get a new HX40 pro for about $1,000 which is not cheap but it's new and genuine.
This post was last modified: 04-09-2013, 09:06 PM by Bangaway.
Bangaway
04-09-2013, 09:01 PM #14

Well how much is a good 606.962 in the UK?


(04-08-2013, 07:54 AM)Booster Well I was looking on eBay USA for a holset hx40.... Seems to be loads about for sensible money. Just postage will be a killer? Shame I can't swap you guys some 606 parts for some turbos!!

There are a lot of Holset knock-offs from what I've heard and they're cheap. I can get a new HX40 pro for about $1,000 which is not cheap but it's new and genuine.

Druk
Holset

297
04-10-2013, 02:16 AM #15
(04-09-2013, 09:01 PM)Bangaway Well how much is a good 606.962 in the UK?

I bought mine, heard it running and 115000mls, including 722.6 box and all accessories and fittings for £600 GBP.

I bought a 606.910 N/A for it's IP and including g/box and TC and got that for £400 GBP.

Two typical rusty British cars. They have a terrible reputation over here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-e300t...t_75wt_954

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Mercedes-...1229wt_954

Quite decent later 320CDi engined W211 models are now going for £5000 or less. This is my daily driver, fabulous car, how i would love this engine for transplant, 500Nm torque in factory trim and it can be chipped to go much more. The electronics are way too complicated.

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This post was last modified: 04-10-2013, 02:35 AM by Druk.
Druk
04-10-2013, 02:16 AM #15

(04-09-2013, 09:01 PM)Bangaway Well how much is a good 606.962 in the UK?

I bought mine, heard it running and 115000mls, including 722.6 box and all accessories and fittings for £600 GBP.

I bought a 606.910 N/A for it's IP and including g/box and TC and got that for £400 GBP.

Two typical rusty British cars. They have a terrible reputation over here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/mercedes-e300t...t_75wt_954

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Mercedes-...1229wt_954

Quite decent later 320CDi engined W211 models are now going for £5000 or less. This is my daily driver, fabulous car, how i would love this engine for transplant, 500Nm torque in factory trim and it can be chipped to go much more. The electronics are way too complicated.

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[Image: P1050590.jpg]


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Booster
GT2559V

240
04-10-2013, 03:43 AM #16
After having a look around at shipping prices I don't see it being worth while unless we could get 10 or so engines and parts in a part container.

As far as I am concerned a good 606 can be had with pump and manifolds minus turbo for 500GBP £ the cheapest I could get shipping for was two engines on a 1x1x1m pallet near enough 400kgs was just under £1200

Is two 606 engines worth £2200?

If you had a container gearbox's etc could be sorted aswell. If that where done it would be cheaper to buy whole e300's and weigh the shell in after selling off other parts to keep costs down.

(04-09-2013, 09:43 AM)TurboWalt I would be interested in an engine or 2 if we could get the $$$ right. Of course the biggest expense would be freight. The cheapest way would be to co-load a container. A good LCL company would be needed. Maybe ECU-LINE or CFR Freight to name some possibilities. Then of course would be what port to have them shipped to etc? I will be in Chattanooga, TN in a few months, I couldn't commit to anything until I'm there. I'm presently in South Africa for a few months. If you guys get serious and need some help with the shipping arrangements, let me know. My girlfriend has over a decade in Ocean freight.

If you could give your opinion to how much a part or full container would set is back? Just a rough guess?
This post was last modified: 04-10-2013, 03:47 AM by Booster.
Booster
04-10-2013, 03:43 AM #16

After having a look around at shipping prices I don't see it being worth while unless we could get 10 or so engines and parts in a part container.

As far as I am concerned a good 606 can be had with pump and manifolds minus turbo for 500GBP £ the cheapest I could get shipping for was two engines on a 1x1x1m pallet near enough 400kgs was just under £1200

Is two 606 engines worth £2200?

If you had a container gearbox's etc could be sorted aswell. If that where done it would be cheaper to buy whole e300's and weigh the shell in after selling off other parts to keep costs down.


(04-09-2013, 09:43 AM)TurboWalt I would be interested in an engine or 2 if we could get the $$$ right. Of course the biggest expense would be freight. The cheapest way would be to co-load a container. A good LCL company would be needed. Maybe ECU-LINE or CFR Freight to name some possibilities. Then of course would be what port to have them shipped to etc? I will be in Chattanooga, TN in a few months, I couldn't commit to anything until I'm there. I'm presently in South Africa for a few months. If you guys get serious and need some help with the shipping arrangements, let me know. My girlfriend has over a decade in Ocean freight.

If you could give your opinion to how much a part or full container would set is back? Just a rough guess?

TurboWalt
K26-2

33
04-10-2013, 04:07 AM #17
I have no idea what the cost would be, not even ballpark. I would need to know more details such as which port's etc. If a pallet of 2 engines weighs 400kg, that's a start.
TurboWalt
04-10-2013, 04:07 AM #17

I have no idea what the cost would be, not even ballpark. I would need to know more details such as which port's etc. If a pallet of 2 engines weighs 400kg, that's a start.

Booster
GT2559V

240
04-10-2013, 04:14 AM #18
Roughly each 606 is 180kg's I think. Can't be sure on this, all I know is we could fit a fair few 606 engines and box's into a 20ft container. 605's are even cheaper if that's an interest to anyone? How much is a good ls1 from the states?

I'm in the south of the uk so fairly close to a few ports, however I doubt it would cost that much to get the container to any port! Can't comment on where it would go to in the USA I would need someone to be a partner for the stuff that end.
This post was last modified: 04-10-2013, 04:16 AM by Booster.
Booster
04-10-2013, 04:14 AM #18

Roughly each 606 is 180kg's I think. Can't be sure on this, all I know is we could fit a fair few 606 engines and box's into a 20ft container. 605's are even cheaper if that's an interest to anyone? How much is a good ls1 from the states?

I'm in the south of the uk so fairly close to a few ports, however I doubt it would cost that much to get the container to any port! Can't comment on where it would go to in the USA I would need someone to be a partner for the stuff that end.

 
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