On Feb 11, 2008 3:45 PM, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey Ed, agree completely -- > We had a 78 Malibu with the 305 engine and that engine was flawless.
> > Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "E M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 1:01 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] > > > >I was chatting with a taxi driver a few years back when most were using > >Chev Caprice models. They would usually have either a 305 or a 350. I > asked > > > > Ed > > 300E I used to own a 1991 Chevrolet Caprice 9C1 Police Interceptor with the TBI 350. Car had almost 200,000 miles on the odometer when the water pump blew and sprayed coolant *everywhere*, like a water balloon burst. Well, overheated the engine and warped a head. Had a new pump put on and drove it another month or two with it ticking before trading it off on a Korean import. Wish I hadn't done that. I miss that car. Get this, the dealer that took it in from me gave me a good price for it, because they had some kind of buying overseas that picked these huge ex-cop cars up and refurbished them for wealthy people or something. At least that's the story I was given when I asked what would happen to her. *sighs* I could drive that car, and I kid you not, with my left leg out the window *on* the rearview mirror. Not completely intelligent mind you, but she was *that* big. I also know the car could do 100mph with out batting an eyelash and feel like she was still at 60. But we won't talk about that. EdB -- "I'm a Night Elf Mohawk!" - Mr. T. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
