Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: http://omaha.craigslist.org/car/621358003.html The little old lady who didn't drive much drove it 65k in 8 years, then the 2nd owner drove it 10k in 7 years? I wonder if he had an instrument failure and had the replacement set to 10k over the number on the title from 2001.

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not until i sell my Explorer. But, it could be nice car if the mileage is correct. I have never seen a 93. I guess this is the 2.5. I assume a 93 has a

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: I have never seen a 93. I guess this is the 2.5. I assume a 93 has a 2.5, but I have never seen one. Did the 94-95 have the 3.0 six cylinder? 87: OM603, 3.0, I-6 90-93: OM602, 2.5, I-5 94-95: OM606, 3.0, I-6 24v, non turbo ___

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Allan Streib
Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: So, is it worth it to drive the diesel over the gas car. It might be only becuase if I drive for work, I get reimbursed and a 124 diesel gets great highway mileage. But, in general it looks like a wash. My thinking, unsupported by any hard evidence, is

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kevin Kraly
How's the comfort level and overall satisfaction of owning and driving a W124 Diesel compared to the Expedition? That would make all the difference to me. Another thought is that the maintenance on the Mercedes may be a bit more simply since it's older. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300sD

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Dave H...
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska How's the comfort level and overall satisfaction of owning and driving a W124 Diesel compared to the Expedition? That would make all the difference to me. Another thought is that the maintenance on the Mercedes may be a bit more simply since

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread John Robbins
Kevin Kraly wrote: Another thought is that the maintenance on the Mercedes may be a bit more simply since it's older. Simpler yes, but there might be more of it. Pick your poison. John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats not really too much money if its as described Rick Knoble wrote: http://omaha.craigslist.org/car/621358003.html A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not Mine, No Affiliation, ect. Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Except you will get 32-33mpg in a 2.5 turbo, at least thats what I get on mine, that Im probably fixing to sell in order to buy another interesting car. Except my 2.5 turbo will be quite a bit cheaper than this one. Donald Snook wrote: Rick wrote: A little pricey if you ask me, but if the

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So thats approx 1400 a year in fuel. Donald Snook wrote: Rick wrote: A little pricey if you ask me, but if the mileage is correct it could be worth it. Donald Snook, is this your next car ? Not until i sell my Explorer. But, it could be nice car if the mileage is correct. I have

Re: [MBZ] 124 Diesel Low Miles In Nebraska

2008-03-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no diesel in 94 in the US Mitch Haley wrote: Donald Snook wrote: I have never seen a 93. I guess this is the 2.5. I assume a 93 has a 2.5, but I have never seen one. Did the 94-95 have the 3.0 six cylinder? 87: OM603, 3.0, I-6 90-93: OM602, 2.5, I-5 94-95: OM606, 3.0, I-6 24v, non