Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

My first VW was a '98 Jetta (A3) and is one of my favorite cars ever. A bit rattly and unrefined but really fun to drive. With the TDI engine it made around 50mpg pretty much the whole time I owned it.The majority of the problems I had with the car were rust and age related. It finally got to

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

I wonder if theres a big difference between diesel and gas engines too. The ones I've driven were all gasser rentals... -Curt On Saturday, September 19, 2020, 2:36:56 PM EDT, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: There was a HUUUGE difference in the DSG transmission in the 2014 Beetle

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

I also have towing on my insurance policy. On Sat, Sep 19, 2020, 2:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In my experience, batteries are fine, until suddenly they are not. > > They can overnight go from starting fine to not having enough juice to > even turn the

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

In my experience, batteries are fine, until suddenly they are not. They can overnight go from starting fine to not having enough juice to even turn the engine. If your battery is seven years old I'd advise replacing it, or at least carrying a set of jumper cables in your car (few people do these

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

There was a HUUUGE difference in the DSG transmission in the 2014 Beetle TDI and the nearly identical new 2015. The 2014 was quite jerky starting out like a novice driving a manual, and the 2015 was nearly as smooth as a conventional automatic transmission. The shifts were quick and crisp.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

I had a Jetta once, a 1991 model year (A2) purchased new (I was young and my dad always bought his cars new, so I just thought that was the right way to do it). I paid between $12K and $13K for it IIRC. 5-speed manual, 1.8l NA 8v engine. This was a non-interference engine which was important given

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

If you still want the best diesel I recommend the 250 GLK BlueTEC which was made from 2013 through 2015. Mine still has the original seven-year-old varta battery which is strong and does not need replacement despite being drained twice in the last month. My most recent fuel economy was nearly 36

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

I saw $1.99 Diesel yesterday. On Sat, Sep 19, 2020 at 11:56 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Speaking of low demand I've actually seen diesel prices start to sink. > They sat at $2.59 from basically the beginning of the year. Gas prices fell > $0.30 while diesel

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

I HATE DSG transmissions. I hate how they sound, I hate how they jerk in a parking lot. I hate the feeling during shifts and they're fragile. Nothing to like about those. The 6spd manual in my Jetta is a fantastic transmission, it shifts smoothly and its geared nicely to live with. Sure its

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Speaking of low demand I've actually seen diesel prices start to sink. They sat at $2.59 from basically the beginning of the year. Gas prices fell $0.30 while diesel held constant. Recently I've seen diesel as low as $2.39. An annoyingly slow drop but its about time. -Curt On Friday,

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

On 2020-09-19 11:40, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Yes I take your point on test conditions, but I would like to see the language of that law. I doubt the Clean Air Act says diddly about what qualifies as meeting standards, that, as well as the standards themselves, is a regulatory

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Yes I take your point on test conditions, but I would like to see the language of that law. I would argue any time multuple auto manufacturers are found to be in multibillion dollar violation of a law, that either the law is poorly written or the interpretation of that law was changed. Like

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Not quite accurate - our Passat TDI was one of the cheating cars and needed BlueTec fluid. The only things I didn't like about that car were the maintenance costs for the dual clutch tranny, the seats were not as comfortable as the W124, and the wind noise was higher than an old W124 at 70mph. On

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

No, the testing is supposed to be done with exactly the same operational parameters in the computers as real world driving conditions. The fine is for writing software that figured out when the vehicle was being emission tested and using DIFFERENT operational parameters in order to meet the

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Missed opportunity. They don't import any diesels any more that I am aware of. I looked for a diesel suv in 2018 and couldnt find any.at the dealers. Our old 2014 vw touareg diesel is still chugging merrily around the black hills with my sister at the wheel. Pushes 40mpg on the highway. 400 ft

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Thank you... I could not restrain my sarcastic muscle, which is likely overdeveloped.. ;)) On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 5:57 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:56:28 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > O... The humanity !!! > > > > Now, California will have to burn yet

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

On Fri, 18 Sep 2020 14:56:28 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > O... The humanity !!! > > Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature > forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... > [Sarcasm intended here folks] Good use of sarcasm, Grant! Thanks! Craig

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

We may be heading to the promised land of hydrogen. The current viral unrest has caused a depression in fossil fuel demand, with a decrease in value. With fuel hanging around $40 bbl there is no incentives to sink funding into production, exploration, or delivery. Long term outlook is for

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

> Nor appreciated. I appreciated it. I wonder how all that 'evil' pollution compares to the emissions from just this one fire season? Much of our politicized responses these days lacks perspective, and reasonableness. This is the most interesting part: >>> The company >>> will pay another

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

> We allowed GM, Standard Oil, and Goodyear Rubber to addict us to driving all > time, which I'm coming to intensely dislike. I now rarely drive, as it turns out. I'm liking it. I thought GM's buying up and ending mass transit back in the day was pretty heinous. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

The problem with the diesels and NOx is that it's not possible to meet the standard. With ANY diesel engine. Bad standard, as the NOx isn't all that much worse than what's produced by gasoline engines, which also produce quite a bit of particulate pollution. The real solution for clean air

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

Nor appreciated. On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 5:57 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > O... The humanity !!! > > Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature > forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... > [Sarcasm intended here folks] > > > On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM

Re: [MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

O... The humanity !!! Now, California will have to burn yet another 4 million acres of mature forest to balance the earth's atmosphere... [Sarcasm intended here folks] On Fri, Sep 18, 2020 at 11:50 AM Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] Daimler cheated too? (I'm sure VW feels better now)

https://justthenews.com/government/federal-agencies/massive-15-billion-proposed-settlement-announced-alleged-vehicle The U.S. Department of Justice, Environmental Protection Agency, and California Air Resources Board on Monday announced a proposed settlement worth around $1.5 billion with auto

Re: [MBZ] Daimler next?

I thought of something funny but I guess it would be better for banned. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2018, at 9:01 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The carmaker Volkswagen has suspended its head of external relations and > sustainability after admitting

[MBZ] Daimler next?

The carmaker Volkswagen has suspended its head of external relations and sustainability after admitting that he had known about experiments in which monkeys were locked in small chambers and exposed to diesel exhaust. The Volkswagen emissions scandal explained Read more Thomas Steg, a former

[MBZ] Daimler shareholders brawl over sausage buffet

You can't make this stuff up . . . "If there's one thing that Germans like more than generating profits from selling luxury automobiles, it's sausages. At a recent Daimler shareholder meeting, two investors got into such an argument over the complimentary wursts that the police had to be called

[MBZ] Daimler enters the home batteries market

AUTOS:Following Tesla, Daimler enters the at-home battery space Published: Thursday, June 11, 2015 Last summer, Tesla Motors Inc., in a move meant to stimulate improvements in electric vehicle technology and an expansion of the sector, made its patents free to outsiders. Since then, Toyota Motor

[MBZ] Daimler expansion pegged at $500M, 1,300 jobs; state provides $14M grant, tax break

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150306/PC05/150309570/1177 Diamler imports Sprinters that have had the engine assemblies removed from finished trucks (some sort of law that does not allow them to be imported whole) and puts them back together at a plant in the area. Now it looks like

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

i (for one) wish buying a simple car was an option here. what would it cost? would a Mercedes built today last 25, 30, 35 years? consider that the 300D sold for upwards of $30K in the 1980s... cheers! e On 22/Sep/14 18:48, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

i (for one) wish buying a simple car was an option here. what would it cost? would a Mercedes built today last 25, 30, 35 years? consider that the 300D sold for upwards of $30K in the 1980s... I'd not be in the market for a new one. The problem is they're not really making the things now

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

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Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: They could do it with the E250 and I would not complain one bit. ‎ Are you suggesting that if MBUSA would let you buy a taxi grade E250 diesel you'd consider it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: They could do it with the E250 and I would not complain one bit. ‎ Are you suggesting that if MBUSA would let you buy a taxi grade E250 diesel you'd consider it? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

consider it if they could come in around $20k. -Curt From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Original Message   From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 8:49 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Mitch Haley Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: They could do it with the E250 and I would not complain one bit. Are you suggesting

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: They could do it with the E250 and I would not complain one bit. ‎ Are you suggesting that if MBUSA

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Given the $60k price of the USA version, I'm thinking $40k (average price of a F250 Powerstroke ten years ago) would be a miracle. Mitch. On September 22, 2014 at 10:13 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No. The 123 300D's cost that in the 80's. Nice dream. On Sep

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Interesting that around the early 1980s when Mercedes was having trouble selling cars, it was announced that henceforth the sales division would be running Mercedes rather than the engineering division. A few years later it was announced that only the most expensive cars would be sold in the

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Well, thats pretty much what they do. I have a bare-bones GLK 250 blue tec as a company car right now. It has very few options, not too many of the modern gizmos. I really like it, despite not liking SUVs. I think it actually rides better than the C class! And the 4 cylinder diesel is

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

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On 9/17/14, Jaime wrote: The B class is a simple and effective car, although only sold as an EV in the US. Yes, which is too bad. It has been pretty popular in Canada for the last few years, from what I understand. Wacky rear suspension though! D. ___

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

The negative effect on Mercedes is pretty foolish... at least in suggesting that Chrysler had their hand at engineering Mercedes. But Chrysler received a large amount of Mercedes technology in many forms. Interior controls, suspension, transmissions, even entire car platforms (The crossfire was

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

That is one visually impressive car, although I've never sat in one. On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 3:47 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The negative effect on Mercedes is pretty foolish... at least in suggesting that Chrysler had their hand at engineering Mercedes.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

‎Thanks Jaime. That's kinda what I thought.  ‎ Rick Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.   Original Message   From: Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 2:47 PM To: Rick Knoble; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Jaime Kopchinski Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler

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I suspect there was considerable leakage of junk gizmo flashy crap into Mercedes from Chrysler. The new cars are NOT like the old ones, rather tinny, full of electronic toys of dubious utility and designed in failure. And they are UGLY and very hard to see out of. Peter

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

I suspect that is the result of market research and actual customer preferences. I don't think that this group represents the average new MB buyer. We are indeed, a relatively odd lot . . . . On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 7:52 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I suspect

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Ha, good response. As much as we'd like them to put 240D's back into production and sell them for $18,000, I don't think its going to happen. Jaime On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I suspect that is the result of market research and actual

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

yes, that is exactly what it is, don, and not a conspiracy of chrysler gizmoization, probably engineered by obama and the illuminati jaime once brought a benz engineer to my pool and he explained it to me On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:25 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

and the amzing thing is that for all the talk of people wanting that here, you'd hardly sell any if you did On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:44 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ha, good response. As much as we'd like them to put 240D's back into production and sell

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Times change, cars change. If Mercedes would build a 240D in this day and age it would become the laughing stock of auto manufacturers. However, something in the spirit of a 240D might work. Simple, really well built and economical. Volkswagen kind of does it with the Jetta diesel. Why can't

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

What Dimitri said! On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:15 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Times change, cars change. If Mercedes would build a 240D in this day and age it would become the laughing stock of auto manufacturers. However, something in the spirit of a 240D might

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

From: dseretakis--- via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:15 PM To: Gary Hurst; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: dsereta...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Times change, cars change. If Mercedes would build a 240D in this day and age it would become the laughing stock of auto

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

i think i said something like that initially sometimes i wonder if i really am the great communicator On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 10:27 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What Dimitri said! On Sep 16, 2014, at 10:15 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Daimler basics

: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Times change, cars change. If Mercedes would build a 240D in this day and age it would become the laughing stock of auto manufacturers. However, something in the spirit of a 240D might work. Simple, really well built and economical. Volkswagen kind of does it with the Jetta

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

The chrysler cars became a whole bunch better than the garbage K cars of the 1980s. It was a boost to Jeep as well. Joining up/being bought by DBAG must have swept the cruft from the machine clay On Sep 14, 2014, at 6:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: It seems most are of the

[MBZ] Daimler

It seems most are of the opinion that when DBAG bought Chrysler, it had a negative effect on  MB autos. Do you think the reverse is true? Were Chrysler products improved in the early 2000's because of there association with Daimler?  Rick Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: It seems most are of the opinion that when DBAG bought Chrysler, it had a negative effect on MB autos. Do you think the reverse is true? Were Chrysler products improved in the early 2000's because of there association with Daimler? I think the Magnum and

Re: [MBZ] Daimler

No not really Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2014, at 8:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: It seems most are of the opinion that when DBAG bought Chrysler, it had a negative effect on MB autos. Do you think the reverse is true? Were Chrysler products improved

[MBZ] Daimler trucks adds jobs

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[MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized dealers

Yesterday I received the following notification from DB Depot in Germany (I've made a couple of minor corrections to their translation from German). I wonder if the new policy affects our friendly retailers here in the United States. Rusty, any comment? I notice that things are pepping up over

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized dealers

427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 3:09 AM Subject: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized dealers Yesterday I received

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized dealers

. This is related to the problem of people buying keys to steal cars. Peter -Original Message- From: David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca Sent: Dec 7, 2010 2:09 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized dealers

I have been able to buy keys from Rusty... did have to send him scans of my DL and registration though. Allan On Tue, 07 Dec 2010 08:42 -0600, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net wrote: More to the point, it is no longer possible for my Indy to get lock cylinders or keys. One must go to the

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts tonon-authorized dealers

www.buyEUROparts.biz www.buyASIANparts.biz Tel/ 1-800-741-5252 Fax/ 770-454-9745 ICQ 427542441 AIM BuyMBparts - Original Message - From: David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 3:09 AM Subject: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original partstonon-authorized dealers

To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 11:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original partstonon-authorized dealers Rusty, are you saying you can't get lock cylinders and keys for us from your dealer contact any more

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original parts to non-authorized dealers

In Germany, this is not restricted to keys etc. It is ANY part: headlights, trim pieces, whatever he gets from MB. Andreas has marked the NLA parts on the dbdepot.de online catalogue. Let's hope this is a temporary stupid thing and not some global scourge devised by one of the idiot marketing

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original partstonon-authorized dealers

Franchise dealers in USA do considerable business providing parts for non dealer mechanics. I can't imagine that ending here. (and I can't imagine owning a car for which the local dealer is the only source of OE parts, especially when that dealer is allowed to mark those parts 2-3x official

Re: [MBZ] Daimler AG: immediate ban on sales of original partstonon-authorized dealers

You mean for like a 140 and newer? On 12/7/2010 10:11 AM, Rusty Cullens wrote: I can for the non remote cars. I can't get the remote keys any longer. Rusty Cullens -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

on a par with eastern Europe? sad times... LarryT OilAnalysis Time? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: relng...@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 7:00 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Daimler

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

: relng...@aol.com Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 7:00 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns Daimler shift sparks union concerns This week’s decision by Daimler to shift parts of the future production of its best selling Mercedes C-Class sedan to the US

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

LarryT wrote: an article said [MB] workers in Alabama earn about €30 ($45) an hour, which compares with about €50 in Germany. Wow. Even if that includes benefits and payroll taxes, $90k a year just doesn't seem reasonable. Makes the old GM look like a low cost employer. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

But it looks like a deal compared to the $153k that German workers get --- On Sat, Dec 5, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: LarryT wrote: an article said [MB] workers in Alabama earn about €30 ($45) an hour, which compares with about €50 in Germany. Wow. Even if that

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

OK Don wrote: But it looks like a deal compared to the $153k that German workers get --- Does a German workyear have 2000 hours in it (including paid holidays)? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

On Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:59:40 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: But it looks like a deal compared to the $153k that German workers get --- Does a German workyear have 2000 hours in it (including paid holidays)? I can't say, but I understand they do have a lot of

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

, 2009 12:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns On Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:59:40 -0500 Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: OK Don wrote: But it looks like a deal compared to the $153k that German workers get --- Does

[MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

Daimler shift sparks union concerns This week’s decision by Daimler to shift parts of the future production of its best selling Mercedes C-Class sedan to the US exposes the mismatch between large domestic footprints and global sales of many German industrial companies. Daimler said earlier

Re: [MBZ] Daimler shift sparks union concerns

Yesterday's WSJ had an article about this, the union members in Deutscheland were not happy about this. We went on a boat ride around Charleston last week, cruised past the freight docks. There was a big RORO there loading beemers, 3 or 4 warehouses there full of cars. They build them in SC

Re: [MBZ] Daimler V250

Gerry, and Cohorts. Daimler SP250 is the car that I most drooled over when I was in the UK. The Lady next door had an A.C Cobra and an SP. I thought she was too old to drive such cars, she may have been 40, not old from my present point of view! I owned a Mini and wanted, lusted

[MBZ] Daimler 250 V8

? :) Google: Daimler 250 V8, instead of V250. http://www.daimler-v8.co.uk/history.htm Tom Schuch 1975 300D SE Conn USA Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler V250 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Daimler

Re: [MBZ] Daimler V250

We had a Daimler SP250 at the garage I worked in during college - it had a cracked dent in the drivers door, and a freeze induced crack in the intake manifold. I didn't have the cash - another employee bought it, fixed it up, and doubled his money in a month. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 9:41 AM,

[MBZ] Daimler V250

Saw a Daimler V250 in perfect condition at hardware store parking lot today if anyones interested. Didn't get a chance to talk to owner. Custom tag read NOTAJAG. It looked like a Jag from a distance. Didn't pull up anything specific about it on Google. Gerry

[MBZ] Daimler discusses sale of Chrysler stake/no lint content

GERMANY: Daimler discusses sale of Chrysler stake Daimler has confirmed that it is in talks with Cerberus to sell its 19.9% stake in former partner Chrysler. In a short official statement the company said: 'Daimler confirms that the company is in discussions with Cerberus Capital Management

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

I am outraged! Outraged I tell you! --R OK Don wrote: Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___

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I think it should return to D-B, but they won't ask me. Daimler is a british car. Ya, I know, the German no-name company, formerly known as prince, er, Daimler Chrysler bought the rights to use Daimler, but the company still should be D-B. Then again maybe the no-name company should go

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm Don't think I've ever seen anyone with a mustache like Benz has. How did he keep it out his beer stein? Wonder if anyone on the list could grow one like that? Gerry

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

Haven't you heard of a mustache cup? They were popular in the 1890s or so, when mustaches of that sort were in style. I'm guessing the krauts had mustache steins. At 12:22 PM 10/4/2007, you wrote: From: OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] Do we care? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7027460.stm

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I forgot about mustache cups. I'd like to see one of us grow a Benz mustache and post the picture. Gerry - Haven't you heard of a mustache cup? They were popular in the 1890s or so, when mustaches of that sort were in style. I'm guessing the

Re: [MBZ] Daimler vs. Benz --

I have one. Use it as often as I do not want too feel like straining stuff through the baleen clay On 4 Oct 2007, at 12:48, Loren Faeth wrote: Haven't you heard of a mustache cup? They were popular in the 1890s or so, when mustaches of that sort were in style. I'm guessing the krauts

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines

Lets see, Cummings is a English corporation, that would be those small islands off the coast of France, and the Cummings engines in the Dodge stuff is made by frogs in France. Check out the plate on the side of the engine. Most of the big castings used in the large engines are cast in Spain, loose

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines

Cummins ran that diesel WAY b4 the sixties...like the 30's. It was the first car to finish without making one pit stop...so says an MB history book I read. Christtopher --- Don Teresa Merriman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lets see, Cummings is a English corporation, that would be those small

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines

If we are talking about the liberty, the last i knew, it was the italian diesel, same as chrysler has been using in europe for minivans, cherokees and the like for years. At 05:31 PM 9/21/2005, you wrote: The diesel in the Jeep is a Detriot 18:1 compression ratio american made clatterbox.

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines

BZZT! Clessie Cummins was as American as Apple Pie, and the company he started is in Indiana, as it has always been. Excerpt from cummins.com: Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana, (USA) Cummins serves customers in more than 160 countries and territories through its network of 550

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines

rumor has it that Kevin wrote: On Tue, Sep 13, 2005 at 11:58:46PM -0500, Luther Gulseth wrote: HELL NO. The damn MB engines are made by Detroit. Cummins makes a MUCH better product. MB makes a (well, this is questionable) kick ass car engine, but that's what's made in the Mother

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel - MB commercial engines

The diesel in the Jeep is a Detriot 18:1 compression ratio american made clatterbox. Loud, requires a 6 speed auto tranny, and has a HUGE turbo, long stroke direct injection. They never learn, eh? Peter

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel hybrid prediction for US

be, these are highend Liberties. I think they paid something like $20k apiece. -Curt Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 10:57:15 -0400 From: Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel hybrid prediction for US To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel hybrid prediction for US market

Royce Engler wrote: It was my understanding that DC built the PT Cruiser as a delivery vehicle (truck) in the European market, showed it at an auto show and the Americans demanded that they sell it over here. They couldn't keep up with demand for the first couple of yearsOTOH, it is just a

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel hybrid prediction for US market

yea, I thought they were supposed to put a MB engine in it. Makes no sense sincemb had plenty of diesel engines. In fact, I think its about time to start putting MB truck engines in the rams. Peter Frederick wrote: The new Liberty diesel is, you guessed it, a Detroit 16:1 four banger with

Re: [MBZ] Daimler Chrysler diesel hybrid prediction for US market

AH, that explains it, I was wondering because Consumer Reports talked about how that engine in real world conditions got 50% less MPG than EPA numbers. I couldn't understand if it was a CDI MB engine why the numbers could be so skewed/wrong/ deceitful. Lets see VM Motori, which is owned in

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