Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread LarryT
://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: s223x...@juno.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: s223x...@juno.com Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:17 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO I have No interest in this car

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread MAK
- http://members.rennlist.com/oil/ http://www.scamfreetop10.com/1233.html . - Original Message - From: s223x...@juno.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: s223x...@juno.com Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 3:17 PM Subject: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO Supposedly, MB engineers said this sedan was the best they ever built (the remar was made in the mid 90s) and having owned 2 280SEs 4.5 - I can believe it. Except for rust problems (rockers, bumper support

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: Let's not get carried away in heaping praise on these dinosaurs. They are in reality gas hogs with pathetic 3 speed transmissions, clunky vinyl interiors, easily frozen heater levers, and prone to rust. I will admit that they are spacious and

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Don't get me wrong. I agree entirely about the looks of the W108/109 body style. All that glass and the colorful interior lights made for a regal drive, especially at night. I owned and restored a W109 1971 300SE L 3.5 that I loved. But it had a 4 speed transmission, leather seats, burled

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread E M
If you guys don't stop it, I'll have to add one of these to my wish list!! lol Ed 300E 2008/12/19 andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Don't get me wrong. I agree entirely about the looks of the W108/109 body style. All that glass and the colorful interior lights made for a regal drive,

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Peter Frederick
List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 19, 2008 4:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles?Asking$2000 OBO Supposedly, MB engineers said this sedan was the best they ever built (the remar was made in the mid 90s) and having owned 2 280SEs 4.5

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I have had a few 108's 109's but they have been parts cars. I would love to have one that is decent but the only thing about them that scares me is the king pin suspension. LarryT wrote: Supposedly, MB engineers said this sedan was the best they ever built (the remar was made in the mid

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Allan Streib
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: I have had a few 108's 109's but they have been parts cars. I would love to have one that is decent but the only thing about them that scares me is the king pin suspension. I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be fairly

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Rich Thomas
This belongs on Banned. --R Allan Streib wrote: I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be fairly trouble-free ( I say this having never owned one ). Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread E M
lmao. Ed 300E 2008/12/19 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net This belongs on Banned. --R Allan Streib wrote: I think as long as you grease them regularly they can be fairly trouble-free ( I say this having never owned one ). Allan

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Fmiser
Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net writes: I have had a few 108's 109's but they have been parts cars. I would love to have one that is decent but the only thing about them that scares me is the king pin suspension. Allan wrote: I think as long as you grease them regularly they

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-19 Thread Peter Frederick
IF they were greased properly, they are usually in great shape. True, a huge pain to work on, but mine are near perfect. One upper bushing was improperly installed so shot, but else fine. Greasing them every 3000 miles does the trick. Peter On Dec 19, 2008, at 5:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking $2000 OBO

2008-12-17 Thread s223x556
I have No interest in this car, but friend told me about it; looks good in out; may need some paint supposed to have 87,000 miles on it? is this inda HIGH price for old MB? or is it a collector car Location; Ok. hwy 9 in Stigler, Ok. Steve

Re: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO

2008-12-17 Thread Tom Hargrave
] On Behalf Of s223x...@juno.com Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: s223x...@juno.com Subject: [MBZ] 1972 280SEL w. 4.5? liter engine 87k original miles? Asking$2000 OBO I have No interest in this car, but friend told me about it; looks good in out; may need some