Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
With exception of the wagon. I've wondered about modifying the sedan rear lights to look like a 201, I would think adding some lense-like triangle pieces to the trunk might help. I seem to recall seeing an aftermarket piece of reflective lense-like plastic that went all the way across the trunk between the tail lights. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 10:07 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt) Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
Agreed-Actually my 124 has grown on me over the five years I have had it. One day I parked the 123 and 124 side by side-both white so easier to compare profiles. The 124 looks nice all the way back to rear pillar and then the raised, shortened trunk seems abrupt where the 123 visually flows all the way back and balances front and back. . (I know nothing about formal esthetics, but...) Actually if I found another 300D 2.5t in good condition I would stock pile it, although I hope to get another 5 or more years out of mine. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 12:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust Right-124 gives new meaning to butt ugly. Yep, but sedan, and not the wagon. Those look _nice_. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
There are a few kits you can get, or could get to mod the rear lights. They were somewhat trendy back in the 80s when people liked to bolt stuff on their cars. Hood kits a la SEC were somewhat popular too. Not sure if such kits are even still available, but I do see some old W124s still running around with they, so maybe you could snag some at a breakers yard or something. Ed 300E On 2 August 2010 07:22, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: With exception of the wagon. I've wondered about modifying the sedan rear lights to look like a 201, I would think adding some lense-like triangle pieces to the trunk might help. I seem to recall seeing an aftermarket piece of reflective lense-like plastic that went all the way across the trunk between the tail lights. -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dwight E. Giles, Jr Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 10:07 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt) Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
Amen! My wife has made it abundantly clear that she would does not ever want to see a car with that sort of rear styling parked anywhere near our house. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 31, 2010, at 22:07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt) Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
Hi Ed, I feel the same about my '91 300D. It's as close to the perfect all around car as I can imagine. It may have a little problem here and there - things I might do different if starting from scratch - some things demanded by by DOT or EPA might be dropped but in general, it's a great car. As much as I like the W140, I think the W124 is more user friendly over all. LarryT 91 300D Import - Export Putting Buyers Sellers Together -- From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 11:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust Ok, I admit it, beautiful evening here. Went out and detailed the old Porsche a bit, and then went and sat in the driveway, in the W124, and admired the view into the garage. Didn't drive the W124 anywhere, just sat in it and enjoyed it. I think it is one of the most perfect all around cars I've ever looked at, sat in, or driven. Feel in love with them when they were brand new, and always wanted one. I still get a big smile looking at it, and sitting in it. How many people can say that about a 4 door sedan! I only wish they still made brand new ones, just like it. I was really thinking about parting with it a few months back, as it now needs a bit or top end work, and a bit of minor bodywork here and there, to keep it as it should be kept. I think I'm going to spend the money, and try to extend it's life as much as possible. It's no longer a daily driver, and has been relegated to a hobby car in ways, which is a position it has well earned, with 360,000 km on the clock now. It has been loved and cared for all it's life though, and it shows. :-) And on a side note, I wish they would offer steering wheels like those in the W124 on their new models. As much as I like the new E Series, (which I think is an amazing car!), I really don't like the padded steering wheels in them. I don't even mind a leather wrapped wheel, but I like the material under the leather, or covering to be very hard and dense, not spongy as it feels in the new E Class. Ed 300E On 31 July 2010 22:07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt) Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
Right-124 gives new meaning to butt ugly. Yep, but sedan, and not the wagon. Those look _nice_. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 123 lust
WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Whenever I see a nice looking, low-mileage 123, I lust a bit in my heart, but, alas, I'll hafta to let 'em go; I've fallen for a coupla younger ladies - 124, 126. Wilton *** Had 'em both. Once you've had black... oops, I mean, once you've had 124, you don't go back. The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. That is, if you grant exception to the tank-like quality of the 123's, which no body this side of a Checker cab can compete with. But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. The 123 is Soviet Union approved. We understand. Its okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Yes, I know you won't have realistic expectations of getting 400k to 500k miles from a 124, but you can splurge on an MB upgrade every 15 yrs. DBV, information minister and 124 fan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
I have a 124 with 350,000, and it's as tight as the one with 180,000. I do have realistic expectations of going over 400,000 in a 124 There seem to be fewer rust issues with the 124 than the earlier models, and rust has been the number one killer of my previous MBs. Drunks hitting the others while parked is number two. On Sat, Jul 31, 2010 at 11:14 AM, Van Knutson southpaw0...@yahoo.comwrote: Yes, I know you won't have realistic expectations of getting 400k to 500k miles from a 124, but you can splurge on an MB upgrade every 15 yrs. -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
I thought the 208's and 210's were the ones that looked like they were showing cleavage... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Jul 31, 2010, at 12:14, Van Knutson southpaw0...@yahoo.com wrote: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com To: mercedes list mercedes@okiebenz.com Whenever I see a nice looking, low-mileage 123, I lust a bit in my heart, but, alas, I'll hafta to let 'em go; I've fallen for a coupla younger ladies - 124, 126. Wilton *** Had 'em both. Once you've had black... oops, I mean, once you've had 124, you don't go back. The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. That is, if you grant exception to the tank-like quality of the 123's, which no body this side of a Checker cab can compete with. But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. The 123 is Soviet Union approved. We understand. Its okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Yes, I know you won't have realistic expectations of getting 400k to 500k miles from a 124, but you can splurge on an MB upgrade every 15 yrs. DBV, information minister and 124 fan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt) Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 123 lust
Ok, I admit it, beautiful evening here. Went out and detailed the old Porsche a bit, and then went and sat in the driveway, in the W124, and admired the view into the garage. Didn't drive the W124 anywhere, just sat in it and enjoyed it. I think it is one of the most perfect all around cars I've ever looked at, sat in, or driven. Feel in love with them when they were brand new, and always wanted one. I still get a big smile looking at it, and sitting in it. How many people can say that about a 4 door sedan! I only wish they still made brand new ones, just like it. I was really thinking about parting with it a few months back, as it now needs a bit or top end work, and a bit of minor bodywork here and there, to keep it as it should be kept. I think I'm going to spend the money, and try to extend it's life as much as possible. It's no longer a daily driver, and has been relegated to a hobby car in ways, which is a position it has well earned, with 360,000 km on the clock now. It has been loved and cared for all it's life though, and it shows. :-) And on a side note, I wish they would offer steering wheels like those in the W124 on their new models. As much as I like the new E Series, (which I think is an amazing car!), I really don't like the padded steering wheels in them. I don't even mind a leather wrapped wheel, but I like the material under the leather, or covering to be very hard and dense, not spongy as it feels in the new E Class. Ed 300E On 31 July 2010 22:07, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote: Right-124 gives ne meaning to butt ugly. Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (123) 1990 300D 2.5t 182K miles.(1224 with ugly butt) Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Saturday, July 31, 2010 1:55 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 lust The 123 to 124 transition was arguably the biggest generational leap Mercedes has ever had from model to model--superior in every way. Interior space? But c'mon. The 123 is the American Gothic grandma standing next to her pitchfork holding husband. Actually, brother and sister. It's okay to look at the 124 girl with her sexy smile and showing a little cleavage. You're grown up now. Just don't let her turn around! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] 123 lust
Whenever I see a nice looking, low-mileage 123, I lust a bit in my heart, but, alas, I'll hafta to let 'em go; I've fallen for a coupla younger ladies - 124, 126. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
