Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-29 Thread LarryT
] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 10:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's Larry - the beauty is that it's SaaS - all on the web. You do the setup work there, we can all contribute, and everyone can view the results. On 9/28/07

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-28 Thread LarryT
: Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's I just saw this in a trade mag email this afternoon, and thought of your proposed project - it might be just the ticket --- Zoho Creator http://creator.zoho.com/index.jsp?serviceurl=%2Fhome.do There is an example application embedded in the article at: http

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-28 Thread OK Don
Larry - the beauty is that it's SaaS - all on the web. You do the setup work there, we can all contribute, and everyone can view the results. On 9/28/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Don - It does look promising - I've struggled with MS Access for years - even with several training

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-27 Thread LarryT
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 12:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's Howdy - We so often seem to go over the same territory over and over again - especially when someone is considering buy a used MB of some type. Common engine problems, problem ACC

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-27 Thread Zoltan Finks
] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 12:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's Howdy - We so often seem to go over the same territory over and over again - especially when someone is considering buy a used MB of some type. Common

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-27 Thread Alex Chamberlain
When I first got the used Mercedes bug, I picked up Frank Barrett's Mercedes Buyer's Guide which has some good used info, although his opinions are pretty idiosyncratic. I don't know if he has changed his tune in later editions of the book, but the version I have (just barely new enough to cover

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: gives short shrift to diesels, and especially warns against the trap-oxidizer-equipped '86s and '87s. These days people want a car with a trap, so they get a free exhaust system. The problem is that if you have a cracked head, that's not a warranty item.

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-27 Thread LarryT
] Reference Table for MB's When I first got the used Mercedes bug, I picked up Frank Barrett's Mercedes Buyer's Guide which has some good used info, although his opinions are pretty idiosyncratic. I don't know if he has changed his tune in later editions of the book, but the version I have

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-27 Thread OK Don
I just saw this in a trade mag email this afternoon, and thought of your proposed project - it might be just the ticket --- Zoho Creator http://creator.zoho.com/index.jsp?serviceurl=%2Fhome.do There is an example application embedded in the article at:

[MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread LarryT
Howdy - We so often seem to go over the same territory over and over again - especially when someone is considering buy a used MB of some type. Common engine problems, problem ACC problems, I'd like to create a database that would show the various vehicles and engines and list their

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Harry Watkins
I think its a good idea. The guy that bought my SDL said he would have liked to have a later model but feared those possible shortfalls. Of course I told him he now had the best car Mercedes ever put out. Harry On 9/23/07, LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howdy - We so often seem to go

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread billr
PROTECTED] Sent: Sep 23, 2007 12:31 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's Howdy - We so often seem to go over the same territory over and over again - especially when someone is considering buy a used MB of some type. Common engine

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 12:32 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's Howdy - We so often seem to go over the same territory

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Hendrik
There are buyers guides out there for Benzes but they are scattered all over the place. A good starting point is this site http://www.carsurvey.org/manufacturer_Mercedes-Benz.html , although some of the reviews should be taken with a grain of salt. But it gives a pretty good idea. For instance

[MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Glenn Brown
Larry, I think this is a good idea and would probably be quite useful to folks on the list. When I was in The Finger Lakes Region MBCA, before I-net popularity and before I knew better, I suggested an Excel spreadsheet incorporating members, member's cars, member's fixit expertise, and good/bad

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Glenn Brown wrote: I suggested an Excel spreadsheet incorporating members, member's cars, member's fixit expertise, and good/bad experiences with repair establishments but they never even responded. Good luck. What do you think of this implementation of your concept?

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik wrote: My main concern is that it is fitted with a tow bar, I wouldn't care, unless the transmission was about to fail. Is it original? Is the fluid burnt? Can you count to five before it engages reverse? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] Reference Table for MB's

2007-09-23 Thread Hendrik
I haven't had a chance yet to give it a good test drive but was able to shift between the gears while stationary. It seemed normal. It's just that I am a great believer in always trying to buy a car without a tow bar but beggars can't be choosers and it is not like there are half a dozen to