Agreed, Marshall. But after 12 to 15 years if those repairs haven't been completed and documented, then I wouldn't go near any W124 or W140!
On 1/8/06, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Desert Rat wrote: > > Kaleb, my 92 500SEL gets about 15 city and 20 highway with A/C > > running. Have seen high as 23 on 300 mile trip at 60 mph on back > > roads. > > > > With diesel about .12 more than premium right now, it's probably a > > push as repects fuel economy. I do "blend" my fuel and rotate half > > tank fill-ups between mid and premium fuel. No adverse effects. > > > > With the exception of the door closing system ($600.00), there is > > nothing unique or costly about the W140 chassis as compared to other > > mid 90's MB's. > > Replacing the wiring harness or AC evaporator on a 140 WILL be more > expensive than on a 124!! > > Marshall > -- > Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) > "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] > '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 > turbo 237kmi > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 140K "Stardust" 1985 380SL 145K "Blue Belle"
