Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
Don't you just love this retro craze? Lets see there is the PT cruiser, Mini, new beetle and the Fiat bambino, did I miss any? Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? BTW had a ride in one of those Fiat bambinos on the way to a yard where a 220E was stored, the 220E sure rode a hell of of a lot better than the Fiat, well I suppose it is a light car. Hendrik who is going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE OK Don wrote: BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/07340201/attachment.html ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 2:21 AM, Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? Isn't there a new SLC coming out? No louvers in the C-pillars though, that would really be the right touch if they wanted to reference the old ones. They could play up the rally heritage, too. Alex ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
The Chevy HHR is on that retro look list too. It's a solid little car with great power and great fuel mileage. As for going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE made by MB, I hope you get it sorted out ASAP! Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
How 'bout the Challenger? Bob R -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 8:05 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Satisfied owners,would buy again even if it's new old stuff Thunderbird, Camero, Mustang, 911, no wait, that never changed. hee hee The new SLR is said to have proper gullwing doors again, but I don't think it will be very retro, beyond that styling element. We'll see. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Don't you just love this retro craze? Lets see there is the PT cruiser, Mini, new beetle and the Fiat bambino, did I miss any? Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? BTW had a ride in one of those Fiat bambinos on the way to a yard where a 220E was stored, the 220E sure rode a hell of of a lot better than the Fiat, well I suppose it is a light car. Hendrik who is going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE OK Don wrote: BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/073 40201/attachment.html ___ 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/c5 b52d8a/attachment.html ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again even if it's new old stuff
Thunderbird, Camero, Mustang, 911, no wait, that never changed. hee hee The new SLR is said to have proper gullwing doors again, but I don't think it will be very retro, beyond that styling element. We'll see. Ed 300E 2009/1/5 Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Don't you just love this retro craze? Lets see there is the PT cruiser, Mini, new beetle and the Fiat bambino, did I miss any? Wonder how long before Daimler comes up with something retro? BTW had a ride in one of those Fiat bambinos on the way to a yard where a 220E was stored, the 220E sure rode a hell of of a lot better than the Fiat, well I suppose it is a light car. Hendrik who is going bonkers trying to work out the CIS-E on the TE OK Don wrote: BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/07340201/attachment.html ___ 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090105/c5b52d8a/attachment.html ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again
Consumers Reports surveyed 425,000 owners of models from the last three years. The question was would you definitely buy or lease the same model again? If over 80% responded yes, that vehicle was in the top list. 27 made that list, 15 European, 9 Japanese and 3 GM. The top three were Prius 93%, Corvette Z06 92% and Mini Cooper Clubman 91%. The others were: Honda Civic Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Lexus LS, MB S-Class V8, BMW 335i (AWD), Cadillac CTS V6, BMW 335i (RWD), Chevrolet Corvette, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, Porsche 911, Mini Cooper S Hatchback, Porsche Cayman, Mini Cooper Convertible, Mini Cooper Hatchback(non turbo), Mazdaspeed 3, Audi 54, Volkswagen GTI, BMW 335i Coupe Convertible, Smart ForTwo, Honda Fit and Nissan Murano (AWD). The low list was determined if fewer than 50% answered yes. Of the 23, 20 were SUVs, and pickups. 20 of the 23 were American, 11 GM, 7 Chrysler and 2 from Ford. The three worst ratings were; Jeep Commander (V6, 4WD) 32%, Chevrolet Colorado (4WD), 41% and GMC Canyon (4WD), 41%. Harry. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090104/a6d1d0d1/attachment.html ___ 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
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Interesting - only the MB S class made the lsit, and Mini had a clean sweep - all (AFAIK) of their models. On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 9:34 AM, harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net wrote: Consumers Reports surveyed 425,000 owners of models from the last three years. The question was would you definitely buy or lease the same model again? If over 80% responded yes, that vehicle was in the top list. 27 made that list, 15 European, 9 Japanese and 3 GM. The top three were Prius 93%, Corvette Z06 92% and Mini Cooper Clubman 91%. The others were: Honda Civic Hybrid, Camry Hybrid, Lexus LS, MB S-Class V8, BMW 335i (AWD), Cadillac CTS V6, BMW 335i (RWD), Chevrolet Corvette, Honda S2000, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Audi TT, Porsche Boxster, Porsche 911, Mini Cooper S Hatchback, Porsche Cayman, Mini Cooper Convertible, Mini Cooper Hatchback(non turbo), Mazdaspeed 3, Audi 54, Volkswagen GTI, BMW 335i Coupe Convertible, Smart ForTwo, Honda Fit and Nissan Murano (AWD). The low list was determined if fewer than 50% answered yes. Of the 23, 20 were SUVs, and pickups. 20 of the 23 were American, 11 GM, 7 Chrysler and 2 from Ford. The three worst ratings were; Jeep Commander (V6, 4WD) 32%, Chevrolet Colorado (4WD), 41% and GMC Canyon (4WD), 41%. Harry. -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090104/a6d1d0d1/attachment.html ___ 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 -- OK Don ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again
harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net writes: Consumers Reports surveyed 425,000 owners of models from the last three years. The question was would you definitely buy or lease the same model again? The thing about Consumer Reports is that their surveys are often not scientific. Did they do a true random survey, or did they survey their subscribers? If it was a subscriber survey, little surprise that the top cars are the ones they've been pushing for the past 3 years. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again
OK Don wrote, Interesting - only the MB S class made the lsit, and Mini had a clean sweep - all (AFAIK) of their models. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again
Minis have always been popular. My gf had 5 or so of them, the first requiring a piece of rope to keep the door closed back in her uni days, the last, a Cooper S cab. She loved the first old banger as much as the last. Ed 300E 2009/1/4 harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net OK Don wrote, Interesting - only the MB S class made the lsit, and Mini had a clean sweep - all (AFAIK) of their models. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry ___ 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 -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090104/a70dfced/attachment.html ___ 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
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On Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:29:25 -0600 harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net wrote: OK Don wrote, Interesting - only the MB S class made the lsit, and Mini had a clean sweep - all (AFAIK) of their models. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? http://www.miniusa.com Craig ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again
Thanks Craig, I've seen em but never put a name to em. Harry On Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:29:25 -0600 harry watkins harry...@bellsouth.net wrote: OK Don wrote, Interesting - only the MB S class made the lsit, and Mini had a clean sweep - all (AFAIK) of their models. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? http://www.miniusa.com Craig ___ 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] Satisfied owners, would buy again
BMW makes them in England -- similar to the original Mini Minor and Mini Cooper of the '60s. BMW bought the rights to the name and some of the original factories. The Mini is brand new to me, where are they made? Why are they so popular? Harry -- OK Don ___ 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
