Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
What engine is in that 309? Is it an OM616? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Kraly Sent:

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-15 Thread Allan Streib
Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What engine is in that 309? Is it an OM616? I think it's a truck engine not used in any of the passenger cars. But not sure. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-15 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
Oh OK-maybe the one they used in the MOG's of that period? Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 12:23 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-14 Thread Rich Thomas
You put that fam in that thing and head off on a ramble, and your kids will be old enough to move out of the house by the time you get there and back. --R Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
your kids will be old enough to move out of the house by the time you get there and back. That's how it would be with a Sprinter towing a 21' boat across the country. When not towing a boat, it's the best choice for a people mover since it WILL get at least 22mpg average when fully loaded.

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-13 Thread Jim Cathey
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1972-MERCEDES-309-DIESEL-NO- RESERVE_W0QQitemZ160198491283QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6728QQssPageNameZWDVWQQ rdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I love the trailer hitch. All those pictures and not one of the engine? That bus'd be a nice candidate for a 617A, but I suppose it

Re: [MBZ] y'all need to chip in and buy me this for my new family

2008-01-13 Thread Allan Streib
LOL this is the exact type vehicle our city used to kick off their city bus service in the '70s. There was some definite payola happening somewhere between the Mercedes dealer and his pal on the city council. Can you imagine ANY municipality not buying American for a bus service? Watch