Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-09 Thread Zeitgeist
Speaking of BMW diesels, I saw one of these on I-5 today--kinda endearing in an amphibian sorta way. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=50056item=4560499512 On 7/6/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Full points to the seller for honesty in trading, but

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Zeitgeist wrote: Speaking of BMW diesels, I saw one of these on I-5 today--kinda endearing in an amphibian sorta way. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=50056item=4560499512 Vixen have rather a cult following, similar to that enjoyed by the fiberglass

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Zeitgeist
I might be wrong, but that speedo looks like it read 305k--that's not too bad. In addition to my French diesel fantasies, I've been daydreaming about finding a cheap 524td for some go-fast experimentations. On 7/7/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At that price, Kaleb may branch out into

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Kevin
On Thu, Jul 07, 2005 at 04:52:29PM -0700, Zeitgeist wrote: I might be wrong, but that speedo looks like it read 305k--that's not too bad. In addition to my French diesel fantasies, I've been daydreaming about finding a cheap 524td for some go-fast experimentations. They can be found cheaply

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread redghost
Mid 80 PnP cars are about as well put together as a SAAB or Volvo in the yard. Benz is a step up On Thursday, July 7, 2005, at 07:54 AM, Jeff Zedic wrote: IMHO, I find that BMW do not stand the test oif time anywhere near as wsell as MBs do. I often tell people that they seem to be a 5-7

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Mitch Haley
Jeff Zedic wrote: What's a PnP car? If the engine management computer auto-configures, it's a Plug-n-Play car. Otherwise, it's a Pick-n-Pull car, as found in self serve salvage yards.

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-08 Thread Steve MacSween
Pick n Pull. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mid 80 PnP cars ??? What's a PnP car? Jeff Zedic Toronto 87 300TD 83 300D ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wow. How bad are BMWs compared to Mercedes anyway? I have seldom seen a comparably aged M-B in such a sorry state. On 7/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Full points to the seller for honesty in trading, but I almost died of laughter reading the listing

Re: [MBZ] Now THIS is a dog

2005-07-07 Thread Jeff Zedic
IMHO, I find that BMW do not stand the test oif time anywhere near as wsell as MBs do. I often tell people that they seem to be a 5-7 year car. After that they fall apart. I should also say that the ones made in the last 10 years or less seem to be much better... either that or they just