Just stumbled across a '94 BMW 325is coupe that might be for sale.
Any thoughts? Going to look at it tomorrow. Oughtta be a fun car I
would think, if it's in decent shape.
Wife would likely not be pleased with another vehicle .. but .. could
probably be persuaded to part with the 300D, though
Congrats on the E320CDI! I hope that you get lots of enjoyment and that
your hands stay cleaner too!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300Sd still with 267Kmi, Ursula, not getting driven enough
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Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was wrong, Walmart did kill Vlasic, or at least send it into
bankruptcy
Sounds to me like Vlasic was at least partly responsible, by selling a
premium, well-known brand at a discount retailer. Of course that's
going to bleed more profitable sales from
How does the dealer loose on this sale?
I've never known a dealer to loose on a sale, how does he stay in business?
Does he make up for it in volume?
Pete
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From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The built in Bluetooth hands free works great, and
It's a very different type of car to what you have now, but they are good
all around cars. You could probably do a lot of the basic servicing still,
and lots of places around for parts. Good dealer network too, but some say
a little pricey. My gf just bought a new 5 series and she's happy with
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 2:47 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just stumbled across a '94 BMW 325is coupe that might be for sale.
Any thoughts? Going to look at it tomorrow. Oughtta be a fun car I
would think, if it's in decent shape.
I've known people that owned 3 series coupes
what cosmetic things other than the sun dried upholstery?
Robert Rentfro wrote:
It figures I'd see this now.
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/car/635136956.html
Bob R
Lousy timing
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If you were not of draft age during Vietnam, then you have no standing to
talk about the draft.
That's like saying that if I've never been sentenced to death, I have
no standing to talk about capital punishment.
No, it certainly is not.
When you are in
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I have a GREAT (if somewhat rusty) 1983 TD but it has inflammatory bumper
stickers so you probably wouldn't want it...
Like this one?
http://www.northcountrygazette.org/articles/101906BumperSticker.html
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How does the dealer loose on this sale?
I've never known a dealer to loose on a sale, how does he stay in business?
I think he lost money because he gave too much for the car as a trade in
to sell the new Bluetec the guy bought... and he wanted it off his lot.
I
Allan Streib wrote:
Sounds to me like Vlasic was at least partly responsible, by selling a
premium, well-known brand at a discount retailer. Of course that's
going to bleed more profitable sales from the local grocery stores.
Probably some salesman looking to land a giant contract and finding
You inadvertently hit the nail on the head -- around here the likelihood
of being able to settle an argument with diplomacy is impossible if the
Mexican you're standing off with does not Habla Englais. They do
understand the sound of a racking Mossberg or the language spoken by
Messrs. Smith
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Are you arguing that the Supremes never make
mistakes, or are you playing Humpty Dumpty with the adjective constitutional?
If the former, Mitch's point was that such a claim is prima facie untrue.
I don't know what playing humpty dumpty means (I am not one of the kings
I agree, you got a car you desired and payed a very resonable price. Its a
win-win.
I just don't think that the dealer Lost Money.
Pete
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
How does the dealer loose on this sale?
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On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 6:07 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I miss being able to read a book, play a video game, go out with
friends, etc without feeling guilty/stressed because I still need to
paint this room, or get a car running, etc. I will get back into the
older car scene in
Thanks Dan and Ernest. I am convinced to go back and buy
NON-resistor non-bosch plugs. These had a rebate on them, and then I
got a letter saying they were not going to pay the rebate from
NAPA. Twice burned! My faith in NAPA is diminished too. THey said
these were right for the car. But
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I agree, you got a car you desired and payed a very resonable price. Its
a win-win.
I just don't think that the dealer Lost Money.
Pete
The dealer *never* loses money. That's like going to a casino and expect the
house to never
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 1:43 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Dude, I used to buy expensive cars like that when I was your age or
younger. Its a bad mistake. Wait till they get cheaper and you can pay
cash. That is my advice. Hell, for all I know you are paying cash now
For
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 8:59 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
what cosmetic things other than the sun dried upholstery?
Make up, pit stains, you know, the usual when you find out the A/C does not
work in such a dark colored car in Phoenix.
EdB
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A Ford Festiva is a great car. Several friends delivered pizzas in Festiva's
and they could not break them. They would eventually wear out somewhere
between 200,000 and 400,000 miles.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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I'm sure that John got a good deal regardless. I know him well enough to
know that he would not have bought the Mercedes otherwise.
A dealership may loose money on an individual used car sale. For example,
he may take a car in trade for $10,000 that's worth much less. But he won't
loose money in
These days, the manufacturer rebates range between 3% and 5%. This means
that a $35,000 car sold at dealer invoice has between $1050 and $1750
built into the bottom line.
I know this because my Wife works for Chrysler and we buy new Chrysler
products for cost minus rebate and she can see the
My SIL was the highest earning VW salesman in New England a few years ago. His
customer's loved him, sent him Christmas cards!
He told me that selling a late model used car was better than 2 new cars. Much
more margin and wiggle room. Cravat; He would not show about 10% on the cars
on the
On Tue, Apr 8, 2008 at 3:25 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
What's the long answer? :)
Alex
In 1972, this truck was sitting on a lot waiting to be purchased. The
sticker price was probably in the $2500 - $3000 dollar range. It was
purchased and used, beat and worked to death if
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:12 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My SIL was the highest earning VW salesman in New England a few years ago.
His customer's loved him, sent him Christmas cards!
He told me that selling a late model used car was better than 2 new cars.
Much more margin and wiggle
Isn't this what Capitolism is about?
Why is it Stealing to negoiate a profitable deal?
Pete
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This same scenario is played out at every Stealership, every day. Now you
know why I call them Stealerships
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:52 AM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For me, an expensive car is an 82 Ford Festiva right now. *sighs* I need a
cheaper car I can pay cash for . maybe a Matchbox.
I just found out that the loan was not approved for my new Matchbox. I
couldn't afford the
Interesting viewpoint, but I don't think I'd stick an International
diesel in it.
1. They are all too heavy IMO.
2. The old IDIs weren't that great on fuel consumption.
3. The powerstroke would twist that F100 frame into a pretzel.
4. $4 a gallon diesel.
5. If I had a 617.95x sitting in a
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Isn't this what Capitolism is about?
Why is it Stealing to negoiate a profitable deal?
Pete
No, Capitolism is about building new state Capitols. Capitalism is about
making money. My opinion is that all corporations should be forced
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 10:24 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Interesting viewpoint, but I don't think I'd stick an International
diesel in it.
1. They are all too heavy IMO.
That's what engine lifts are for, you know?
2. The old IDIs weren't that great on fuel consumption.
How does someone loose money? Do they just toss it
up in the air to set it free?
Sorry, but I am a member of the grammar/spelling
police, and this is one of the most common misuses of
a word, right up there with seperate.
Arrgh!
Dan
--- Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I'm sure that
I think the plug gap is listed in the owners manual.
Ed
300E
On 10/04/2008, Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Dan and Ernest. I am convinced to go back and buy
NON-resistor non-bosch plugs. These had a rebate on them, and then I
got a letter saying they were not going to pay the
Thanks for the spelling help.
I continue to view Capitalism as a very good force which has driven this
countries economy far better that the alternatives I see in the world.
When I spend my money, I try to get the best value. I expect most of the
fellows on this list do likewise.
Pete
ROFL
Pete, who was looking at Mrs. Goodacre's bumps during spelling in 3 grade
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From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
How does someone loose money? Do they just toss it
up in the air to set it free?
Sorry, but I am a member of the grammar/spelling
I am going to sell my wife's 1997 Explorer XLT. It is a 4X4 with 115,000
miles. It is the 4.0 SOHC engine. It has the towing package, roof rack,
running boards, nice wheels (factory alloy), nice shiny paint, nice interior.
We bought it 3 years ago (from the local Ford Dealer) with about
E M wrote:
I think the plug gap is listed in the owners manual.
I remember an article in a motorcycle magazine from the 1970's,
once you hit 0.035, it really doesn' matter. What they were doing
was replacing the wimpy twin lead coils on Honda fours with four
car coils (yep, it looked funny,
Never use platinum plugs in a MB. It will idle like crap after a while.
Just use the bosch super plugs, they are cheaper and work much better
those cars.
Loren Faeth wrote:
It has been decades since I put spark plugs in anything.
Subject: 1985 380SL (daughter's car_)
I bought Bosch
A Ford Festiva is a great car. Several friends delivered pizzas in Festiva's
and they could not break them. They would eventually wear out somewhere
between 200,000 and 400,000 miles.
A Ford FIESTA is the POS. Tom is right. A Ford Festiva is a good car.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
I have one just like it that I might be selling, except mine is pearl
black.
Wonko the Sane wrote:
Debbie really wanted/s your car that she drove.
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 7:39 PM, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sunil Hari wrote:
the D isn't for sale?
Sold it to my brother... if
Just wait a coupla weeks, the gummint is gonna make you whole.
--R
Ed Booher wrote:
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 9:52 AM, Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For me, an expensive car is an 82 Ford Festiva right now. *sighs* I need a
cheaper car I can pay cash for . maybe a Matchbox.
I no for a fack that you can loose you're break petal.
--R
LWB250 wrote:
How does someone loose money? Do they just toss it
up in the air to set it free?
Sorry, but I am a member of the grammar/spelling
police, and this is one of the most common misuses of
a word, right up there with
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 5:37 PM, LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If it's a 114/115 and it has AC, it's probably a Behr
add-on. If that's the case and the AC blower works,
but not the heater blower, then prepare for an
experience that is second to none, save a 124
evaporator swap, maybe
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 6:19 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know what playing humpty dumpty means (I am not one of the kings
horses or
the kings men), but my point was that while someone might say that the
Supreme Court
wrongly decided something, that it is inaccurate to
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
By the same logic a cook cannot be accused of making an inedible meal,
because cooks produce food, and food is by definition that which is
edible.
Maybe the difference is semantics. We say 'unconstitutional', Snook says
'potential for future overturn'. He's in a
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have one just like it that I might be selling, except mine is pearl
black.
I missed something here, Kaleb... are you talking about selling your
300D 2.5? How much?
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo
OK, our story continues... the seller just emailed me saying she has
given up on selling---as drivable, I mean---the '86 300E with the bad
alternator, leaky exhaust manifold, leaky timing cover, broken
sunroof, broken ACC, bad head gasket, and who knows what else, and
will entertain offers for it
Its probably a decent deal at 500, if you can get it for 2-300, that
would be a super deal
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
OK, our story continues... the seller just emailed me saying she has
given up on selling---as drivable, I mean---the '86 300E with the bad
alternator, leaky exhaust manifold,
Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. I can put a used alternator on it
and new front brake pads (they're squeaking like crazy), and fix the
exhaust leak, and it'll be drivable until the head gasket leak gets
bad enough---then it can go out to pasture to be a parts car for my
'87. All's well that
i've had 300E drive for 50k+ miles with the head gasket leaking
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 1:06 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. I can put a used alternator on it
and new front brake pads (they're squeaking like crazy), and fix the
exhaust leak,
EdB,
What you are suggesting is a form of Socialism.
And, no these companies do not hoard their long term profits. If a company
is fortunate enough to have millions or billions in the bank, the money is
invested and these investments are part of the fuel that runs our economy.
In other words,
I made quite an exercise out of getting the heater
blower on my 1970 250C running. I an thoroughly anal
about everything working on my cars (just ask some of
the list veterans that know me) so a non-functional
heater blower, even living in Florida, was not
acceptable to me.
I researched the
They aren't blending it. This is a pure synthetic, they have other syn-blend
oils. Why will I buy this? $5-6/gallon less for a quality product is my only
reason.
Luther
On Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:16:44 -0500, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So, if these guys are buying Mobil 1 base
I think I can still get relabeled Delvac-One at WM for $20.99 a gallon.
Haven't paid too much attention lately, because I haven't been to WM
in months, and because I bought five gallons of 15w50 for $19.99/5qt
the last time I was there.
Mitch.
Luther wrote:
They aren't blending it. This
It seems than at Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:52:23 -0400, Ed wrote:
For me, an expensive car is an 82 Ford Festiva right now.
*sighs* I need a cheaper car I can pay cash for . maybe a
Matchbox.
I thought that in `82 it was a Fiesta...
But that was a long time ago.
-- Philip
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
And, no these companies do not hoard their long term profits. If a company
is fortunate enough to have millions or billions in the bank, the money is
invested and these investments are part of the fuel that runs our
WM is up to $24/gal on the Mobil 5w-40
On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:57:31 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think I can still get relabeled Delvac-One at WM for $20.99 a gallon.
Haven't paid too much attention lately, because I haven't been to WM
in months, and because I bought five
Fmiser wrote:
I thought that in `82 it was a Fiesta...
IIRC the Fiasco (78-83?) was Ford-Germany's answer to the VW Rabbit.
My brother had a Festiva (kia built, 88-9x?) which he seemed to think
was reasonably durable. I don't think anybody liked the Aspire that
followed it. (what's it Apire
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 1:24 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
What you are suggesting is a form of Socialism.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
Also, Socialism is a form of government that refers to a group of
ideologies and political movements with the goal of a socio-economic system
in which
--- Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Tell that to Apple. They are sitting on a billion
(with a B) in liquid
monies, and I can't even get a dividend back as a
shareholder. Oh no, there
are corporations that hoard money for a rainy day
and does not let it out of
their sight for as long as
This is pretty cool. Price is only a couple thou higher than
reasonable, considering that SECs seem to go for about twice the
equivalent 4-door W126.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/637562765.html
Alex Chamberlain
'87 300D Turbo et al.
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is indeed that the heater blower is dead but
the A/C blower works (or works partially). Not something I want to deal
with.
I guess I'll have to pass on that one too. It's not the right time for me
yet.
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR
1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
5w40 is not suitable for diesels
Luther wrote:
WM is up to $24/gal on the Mobil 5w-40
On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:57:31 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think I can still get relabeled Delvac-One at WM for $20.99 a gallon.
Haven't paid too much attention lately, because I
Loren,
the gap was listed in the application sheet i sent last night; or
you could go look it up yourself at the mfrs web site.
i always like to look this sort of stuff up myself before i go to
the shop and then see if the guys at the counter come up with the same
info,... i generally
Calling all gurus, calling all gurus.
Patient:- '89 260E.
Problem:- starts up fine and runs well. At about 40C the throttle
starts to be unresponsive at more than 1/4 and when warmed up, 95C, runs OK.
If the car is then stopped for approx. 1/2 to 1 hour, on re-start the
car will start to stumble
Thanks, I guess I missed the regular plugs at the bottom. When I
read that I was still trying to figure out if the platinum plugs
would work. Forgot to look again afterwards.
L
At 05:41 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote:
Loren,
the gap was listed in the application sheet i sent last night; or
I am lusting after a Subaru Outback, myself. Or a Jeep CJ.
Neither will probably happen.
Jeep CJ-5 is the most fun vehicle I've ever had control of, either on the
ground, up in the air, or on the water. Top down (this one had the canvas
doors), left foot out on the running board, cruising at 60
BHO is 1/8 black (African-African), 3/8 Arab (Arab-African, or maybe
African-Arab, I get confused, but Arabs don't consider themselves black,
but not sure exactly where they fall in the scheme of things), 1/2
Caucasian (European-American), but apparently the actual test is how you
identify
Well, now. First, check the OVP, if it's out, it will run funny.
Check the idle mixture, and also (first) for vacuum leaks --we just
replaced the idle control valve hoses and the boot between the air
meter horn and the throttle body.
Squirt some brake parts cleaner over the idle control
From today's Reno Gazette-Journal:
Driver of 'Flinstones-like' car successfully fights police ticket.
YABADABADOO: The Toronto artist who reconfigured a 1986 Buick Regal to run on
foot power is likely clicking his heels in delight after a judge threw out a
ticket issued on the car for being an
An Alternative.. Makes having a gun moot, maybe!
Don't know if the pic will get thru..
Chuck
Dog For Sale
Free to good home.
Excellent guard dog.
Owner cannot afford to feed him anymore, as there are no more
thieves, murderers, or
Thought you all would like this picture.
Donald H. Snook
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Date: 2008-04-09, 12:13PM
For Sale-
1981 Chevy Luv Diesel, stick shift, 2wd. 105,xxx on odometer, but the
odo. is broken. The truck really has 150,xxx. Bonneville leather bucket
seats. Truck runs and drives, has some rust on the
EdB,
And you don't think that their Billion (with a B) in liquid
Monies is being invested somewhere? Even if they were stupid enough to have
it all in a checking account, the bank has the money re-invested in our
economy. But more than likely it's all spread across investments and with
EdB,
Can't argue with your logic with this one.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Ed Booher
Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 1:59 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gave
Delvac 1 is not suitable for diesels?
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:
5w40 is not suitable for diesels
Luther wrote:
WM is up to $24/gal on the Mobil 5w-40
On Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:57:31 -0500, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think I can still get relabeled Delvac-One at WM for
My business degree is only a B.S. (to go along with my B.A. in Music), but a
billion in liquid assets isn't a bad position to be in.
On Thu, Apr 10, 2008 at 8:16 PM, Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
EdB,
And you don't think that their Billion (with a B) in liquid
Monies is being
Replace the Fuel accumulator .A lot of strange symptoms will be gone
including hot start stumbles.
Check for vacuum leaks as Peter as suggested.
Finally suggest Check and replace the throttle position sensor on the
front of the fuel unit.
mak
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From:
This is probably old, and smacks of being one of those Internet
legends with no basis in reality, but I still like the story:
Top this for a speeding ticket
Two California Highway Patrol Officers were conducting
speeding enforcement on I-15, just north of the
No word on whether he burned rubber by doing donuts,
thought that's very highly unlikely.
That's what the votive candles are really for!
-- Jim
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Even if it isn't true, it oughta be!
At 09:36 PM 4/10/2008, you wrote:
This is probably old, and smacks of being one of those Internet
legends with no basis in reality, but I still like the story:
Top this for a speeding ticket
Two California Highway
Every socialist experiment has failed, before or after Karl Marx. In
the USA, we have had the french Icarian Society, failed in mid-1800s,
the Amana colonies, disbanded/reformed (free enterprise) in
1930s. Or you can look at the USSR, a shining example of a happy
prosperous society, or how
Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A Ford FIESTA is the POS. Tom is right. A Ford Festiva is a good
car.
Until somebody hits you...
Allan
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1983 300D
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