to
convince myself that driving a 20 year old Lincoln is a good idea.
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From: arche...@embarqmail.com [mailto:arche...@embarqmail.com]
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G: Ford
On 12/01/2015 11:48 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
It is funny that you should mention this. I found a 1995 Lincoln Town Car with
only 35,000 miles for sale. It is in spectacular shape. I am just trying to
convince myself that driving a 20 year old Lincoln is a good idea.
Find a
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On 12/01/2015 11:48 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
It is funny that you should mention this. I found a 1995 Lincoln Town Car
with only 35,000 miles for sale
idea is
interesting, but isn't that the idea behind the Mercury Marauder?
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From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca]
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On 12/01/2015 11:48 AM
: Monday, January 12, 2015 1:17 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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You'll need some gold chains, gradient tint glasses, and a Members Only jacket
--R
On 1/12/15 12:48 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote:
It is funny that you should mention this. I found a 1995
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G: Ford seems to be doing better than GM on recalls. I wonder how their
Lincolns are holding up? The old Lincolns had plenty of room and a good
, 2015 9:09 PM
To: Donald Snook; Mercedes Discussion List
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G: Ford seems to be doing better than GM on recalls. I wonder how their
Lincolns are holding up? The old Lincolns had plenty of room and a good ride.
Donald Snook wrote:
My wife has
What he said.
If you go for a W140, definitely buy the latest model you can find. The S420 is
a good compromise between efficiency and performance, and only loses a few
amenities that you won't even miss if you've never had a W140.
I averaged over 19 mpg in a 50-50 city/highway cycle in the 98
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You are correct, Craig. I don't know of any reason not to get a 420, other
than it has less power than the 500 or 560, and uses almost as much fuel.
The first years of the ML - up to 2001 - had a braking only traction
control system, the 2002
McLain [mailto:126die...@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2015 8:52 AM
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The big difference between pre 1990 MBs and post 1990 MB is the type of
ownership. My friend who was one of the oldest MB dealers
I was asking about the kids out of curiosity, not because you needed space
for them (though the point about a teen has been born out in my experience
as well).
I bought the smoke silver 300D 2.5T from you - I remember your size, and
agree that you will be more comfortable in a larger car. I think
Donald H. Snook
Of Course I remember you buying my car! It was the only car I wanted back after
I sold -- other than my current BMW. And yes, the reason I sold the 124 Diesel
was it was just too small. I had it for three years and I wanted something
bigger.
I misunderstood your question
The big difference between pre 1990 MBs and post 1990 MB is the type
of ownership. My friend who was one of the oldest MB dealers in the
country told me in the late 80s that ownership had shifted from the
driver to leasing companies. When the customer walked in and wrote a
check, they wanted
Hey Curt - what's DSG stand for?
On Wed, Jan 7, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I don't have any experience with the ML, but I will say that when it comes
to a comparison between a 5.0 liter W140 and a 4.2 liter W140, I would
probably go for the smaller
I don't have any experience with the ML, but I will say that when it comes to a
comparison between a 5.0 liter W140 and a 4.2 liter W140, I would probably go
for the smaller displacement engine.
I didn't find any noticeable difference in performance between the two myself.
However, the 4.2
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=dsg
-Curt
From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 11:04 AM
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Hey Curt - what's DSG
: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 11:34 AM
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My wife has a 2006 Cadillac SRX. Her car is a good example of what you are
talking about. The 3.6L v6 in it (and in a whole bunch of other GM cars) has
massive and widespread timing chain failures. Many were replaced
is stay away from ANY gm car
with the 3.6 V6.
Don Snook
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From: Curly McLain [mailto:126die...@gmail.com]
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The big difference between pre 1990 MBs
Who me? Zero...
I think you meant Snook though and to get it to him you'd need to add the list.
:)
-Curt
From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com
To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2015 1:44 PM
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I forgot to specify
On January 7, 2015 at 12:09 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Didn't they have a similar issue with Saturn cars that led Dr. Fatty to hate
GM forever?
2.2 Ecotec engine initially didn't supply enough oil to the chain at low oil
pressures.
I think they put a
Snook, I forgot to specify the TDI with the DSG tranny. I love it! I can
make it shift if I want to, but it usually does alright by itself. The
Passat has more room than the W124, but not as much as a long wheel base
W126. The rear seat in a Jetta is cramped.
How many kids do you need to
A *direct-shift gearbox* (German
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_language: *Direkt-Schalt-Getriebe*[1]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox#cite_note-1), commonly
abbreviated to *DSG*,[2]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-shift_gearbox#cite_note-VMS-2[3]
Ok Don wrote:
Snook, I forgot to specify the TDI with the DSG tranny. I love it! I can
make it shift if I want to, but it usually does alright by itself. The
Passat has more room than the W124, but not as much as a long wheel
base W126. The rear seat in a Jetta is cramped.
How many kids do
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Didn't they have a similar issue with Saturn cars that led Dr. Fatty to hate GM
forever?
Didn't GM have problem with plastic intake manifolds on one
The answer is obvious: you should move up to a spacious, sporty W123
turbodiesel station wagon with a third seat.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:28 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
My 2000 BMW 740iL is a wonderful car. BUT, it has 215,000 miles. My wife
loves to ride
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The answer is obvious: you should move up to a spacious, sporty W123
turbodiesel station wagon with a third seat.
On Tue, Jan 6, 2015 at 4:28 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
My 2000 BMW 740iL is a wonderful car. BUT, it has
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I would like to have one, but as a third car. NOT my everyday car. I even
like the 124 wagon, but no diesel option there.
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From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:43 PM
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Commission Dan Penoff to find a nice W140 for you, or maybe find similar
Bimmer with fewer miles?
It's a trade off, the devil you know for one you don't...
Max Dillon
Commission Dan Penoff to find a nice W140 for you, or maybe find similar
Bimmer with fewer miles?
It's a trade off, the devil you know for one you don't...
Max Dillon,
Charleston SC
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I had forgotten Dan a couple of 140's. Is that right? Maybe he can offer some
suggestions.
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From: Meade Dillon [mailto:dillonm...@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 3:52 PM
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Commission Dan Penoff
On Tue, 6 Jan 2015 21:28:50 + Donald Snook via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I had a 126 S Class before and it was a very nice car. However, it was
a 300SEL and it always felt underpowered. I know the 420's have the
timing chain issue.
I thought it was the 380s with the
Pass on the first series ML. Garbage
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/4819302383.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/4832727540.html
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/4821402725.html
The 300SE and S320 are under powered in the w140. The body is a wonderful
thing and full
You are correct, Craig. I don't know of any reason not to get a 420, other
than it has less power than the 500 or 560, and uses almost as much fuel.
The first years of the ML - up to 2001 - had a braking only traction
control system, the 2002 and after had a more sophisticated system. I had a
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