[MBZ] OT: GM (Oldsmobile) 5.7L and 4.3L diesels 1979-1985 some some MB diesel content

2005-11-18 Thread Donald Snook
Todd Smith wrote: There are plenty of people on the Olds Diesel list with 100K+ and some 200K+ vehicles. Certainly nothing like this list where every second vehicle rolled off the Ark but it is still impressive for vehicles everyone just knows are junk I used to be a Service Manager

[MBZ] 300CD

2005-11-18 Thread Donald Snook
I don't remember who said this but somebody said that the 1985 300CD was the pinnacle of something or other (german engineering or at least great MB diesel technology). I do REALLY like the looks of the 300CD and may even try to find one. I have a few questions regarding them. 1. Is

[MBZ] Opinions are like a**holes (was WAY too much for this car)

2005-11-21 Thread Donald Snook
Dave M. wrote: I'm shocked at how CHEAP it went, considering what you were getting. If I had been in the market for a 87 wagon, I would probably have bid much higher than what it sold for. I think the new owner practically stole it... Then Gabriel wrote in response: :That car

[MBZ] 5,000 miles seriously?

2005-11-22 Thread Donald Snook
Here is the car I want. WOW! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INCREDIBLE-FIND-ONLY-5-625-ORIGINAL-MILES _W0QQitemZ4590940187QQcategoryZ6330QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook

[MBZ] Found a 190D

2005-11-22 Thread Donald Snook
Curt Raymond wrote: If anybody knows of a great diesel MB within about 300 miles of Boston let me know. 190D prefered but I'm open to anything. Found one. It is in Mays Landing, New Jersey. I have no idea if that is within 300 miles of Boston.

Re: [MBZ] 5000 miles - you should buy it.

2005-11-22 Thread Donald Snook
Redghost wrote: And you are not biddingWHY? For the love of God, BID ON THIS THING Donald! I would LOVE to buy this car. But I can't afford to spend $20,000. I pay cash for my cars - which explains why I am currently driving a 1992 Olds 98. Donald H. Snook

[MBZ] 5000 miles - check the price again.

2005-11-22 Thread Donald Snook
Somebody wrote re the 1979 300SD with only 5600 miles: And this matters how? For under $3k it is a SWEET RIDE! Not that I want to go to PA to get a car. I think TX is as far as I want, but Donald could swoop in and be back home in a day! Where are you getting 3K. The price I

Re: [MBZ] Storing for Winter

2005-11-27 Thread Donald Snook
John Peterson wrote: What is the best procedure for storing a diesel? Will the tires develop flat spots if I leave it parked 3 months in the garage this winter? Should I take the battery into the warm house or leave it in the cold garage with a trickle charger. John, The best

Re: [MBZ] dead pig in the car was: come on, nobody wants these?

2005-11-27 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: I read somewhere recently, or saw on some TV show, or maybe read it here, where someone stuck a dead pig in a car, left it there for some length of time, then attempted to get the stink from the car. After replacing the whole interior, washing down the bare metal, it

[MBZ] Alfa Romeo

2005-11-27 Thread Donald Snook
Anybody know anything about the newer Alfas? A friend of mine has WAY too many vehicles and two houses (and one wife telling him to pare it down). He may be selling the Alfa. It is a 1991 convertible with 60,000 miles. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300

[MBZ] What?

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Omar, Dis you say you have a 2003 ML400 CDI? Where do you live? I have never heard of such a vehicle. I am assuming this is a European model. What is it like? Would love to hear all about it. I like the looks of the ML's. I understand early on, they had problems. Donald H.

[MBZ] Off Diesel Topic, but still benz content

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
I was home in Springfield, Missouri this weekend and my cousin introduced me to his newest car purchases. He just got a new (not sure of the year ~ 02-05) SL 600 (V12) AND a 1991 BMW 850 V12. Of course, I hate him. I seem to remember something going wrong on the 600 that would send them into

[MBZ] Diesel prices in Midwest

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
I don't know what the rest of the country is doing, but I saw Diesel in Springfield, Missouri this past weekend at $2.28. On the way back to Wichita I went through Joplin and saw it for $2.25. Donald H. Snook 1992 Olds 98

Re: [MBZ] OT Concealed Carry, was Global warming

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Jabbabursty wrote: exactly. there were 8 guns in the trunk. one is not there. could have fallen under something. it is a 35 year old car. will have to make a more serious search for it I may have missed something early in this discussion, but why in the world did you have 8 guns in

Re: [MBZ] Turbo Seal

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Nick Gough wrote: I've just been told by my mechanic that the reason for a loss of oil in the 300SDL is most likely due to the turbo seal going bad. Sigh... I was wanting to get some other (cosmetic) things fixed on that beast. That will now have to wait... if I have to replace the turbo.

Re: [MBZ] might be needing some cars

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: My son's 1985 300D is presentable, though the driver's seat lists slightly to one side (left, of course). I'm sure he'd be willing to take any amount so long as it was more than the car is worth... How much does he want for it? $500? Donald H. Snook 1992 Olds

[MBZ] 300CD crash

2005-11-28 Thread Donald Snook
Eric wrote: yes my neck and lower back are somewhat sore and they tend to hurt more the longer I have to listen to insurance company excuses as to why they can't/won't even authorize for the rental car!!! Eric, Get a Lawyer. I am an insurance defense attorney and my job is to

[MBZ] Mb's in Movies

2005-11-29 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Why is it that it's always the bad guys who are driving the Mercedes? Anyone seen any movies where the GOOD guy drives a Mercedes? In several of the old James Bond movies (with the only real Bond - Sean Connery), he drove a MB at least for a little while. IIRC, in The Man

[MBZ] OT GM bashing

2005-11-29 Thread Donald Snook
It has become fashionable to bash GM lately. I recognize that there are a lot of problems at GM right now and certainly GM made some really lousy cars in the 70's and 80's. GM also gave us some pretty fantastic ideas. GM was the first domestic company to build a front wheel drive car (1966 Olds

[MBZ] 85 300D

2005-11-29 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote regarding the sale of his son's 123: Anyway, he would probably take 3 grand for the car, which puts it way out of reach of members of 500 Max Club I haven't owned a 123 for almost 3 years and it was a gasser 280E. But, before that I had 4 123 diesels. Have I been out of

[MBZ] Kaleb's going to Iowa

2005-11-30 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb, That looks like too nice a car to part out. If you put a fuel pump and get it running, let me know I would very interested in it. I know it is a gasser. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207

[MBZ] Words , was cold day reflections

2005-12-02 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: It was scrofulous enough that I thought about chasing him down to talk to him. I think of myself as a literate person, maybe even intelligent. But, I have never heard the word scrofulous. I like it. Its fun too say. Now, is it a real word or something made up?

[MBZ] Insurance claim and attorneys (85 300CD)

2005-12-04 Thread Donald Snook
Eric, How did this car accident happen again? Who's insurance company are you dealing with? Yours or the other driver? What state do you live in? I am as cheap as the next guy (maybe even Kaleb), but $5000 for a super low mileage 300CD, that seems a little low. Remember this is their

[MBZ] Fuel induction cleaning Was It's Alive!

2005-12-06 Thread Donald Snook
OK Don wrote in response to Kaleb's Post below: Perhaps some strong Techron, run it a bit, new plugs, then road trip! On 12/5/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well I swapped the fuel pump on the euro project today(85 380SE with 5.0 euro motor). After some cranking it

[MBZ] Diesel on the brain making you crazy?

2005-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
It is 9 degrees in Wichita today. We are expecting 2-4 inches of snow. The wind is blowing from the north and causing double digit below zero wind chills. I don't think I could even think about going to the arctic circle. By the way, today is a day when I wish I had the 90 124 back. That

[MBZ] Weather

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Lt. Don wrote: You folks aren't even in the contest. This is our first morning this week when the temperature was above 0F when I drove to work. Today it was a sweltering +9F at 7:00 a.m., up 18 degrees from yesterday morning's temps. ... Oh, car has not failed me at all since adding 2 cups

[MBZ] 1992 300SD

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Lee wrote: What a sweet car. I would have paid $10K for it. Someone want to buy my W124? Lee '93 300D 2.5L 180K Yes, Lee I do want to buy your car. How does $2K sound. Can you deliver it to Wichita? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West

[MBZ] 1992 300SD ON EBAY

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Tan wrote: The engine has been replaced with a factory crate one 20k miles ago and talked to the owner A/C was replaced not too long ago too. Did you notice what he actually said on the listing he wrote: The engine problem was fixed under warrenty. It is not a common problem

[MBZ] 124 Steel wheels

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Sunil wrote: if you have 15 bundts, I'll buy them for $200. I bet you would! If you have them, I'll buy them for $400 maybe more! You can't buy them anywhere for $1000. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita,

[MBZ] Scrofulous

2005-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
I used the word scrofulous in a legal brief yesterday. I was very proud of myself and the new word. Although, if the attorney on the other side looks up the word, he might not like having his legal reasoning described that way. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington,

[MBZ] Scrofulous/Receive

2005-12-09 Thread Donald Snook
Lee wrote: Now look up the word recieve. Just google it... You know I have sent thousands (probably tens of thousands of emails) from this account. Unless I purposefully remove my email signature, it is always there and you are the first person to notice that I misspelled receive. I

[MBZ] Seriously?

2005-12-09 Thread Donald Snook
Seriously a turd-brown '79 240D with manual windows and locks for $5K? WOW! I know the stick-shift makes a difference, but sheesh! http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/116880776.html Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207

[MBZ] Car Fax anyone?

2005-12-11 Thread Donald Snook
Can anyone run a car fax on this? Thanks very much. WDBDA24C3FF050216 Donald H. Snook

[MBZ] 190E/Car Fax

2005-12-13 Thread Donald Snook
Listers, First of all, thanks Kaleb for running the car fax. If anyone is interested in a manual tranny 190 gasser. There is one here in Wichita. 1985 190E Silver black leather (can't tellif its tex) interior. I am still thinking about it. I have not driven it, but it looks pretty

[MBZ] WOW! This is a real turd (and a shame)

2005-12-13 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Gold-Mercedes-Benz-300SD_W0QQitemZ45 96067921QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message

[MBZ] Cheap Nissan Diesel Pickup

2005-12-13 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1981-Datsun-Diesel-pickup-truck-WOW-LOOK_ W0QQitemZ4597079467QQcategoryZ6188QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem No affiliation. Just thought somebody might like a cheap compact diesel pickup. Donald H. Snook

[MBZ] 190 in New Hampshire

2005-12-14 Thread Donald Snook
No Affiliation. But here is a 93 190E with only 103K with a buy it now of $3500. I wonder what the reserve is. Was there some list member up north? Do you want a gasser. It looks pretty nice. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Beautiful-1993-Mercedes-Benz-190E_W0QQite

[MBZ] Heater cold air

2005-12-14 Thread Donald Snook
What could make a heater blow cold air on a 82 126 diesel assuming the car is up to operating temperature? Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Year End Specials

2005-12-15 Thread Donald Snook
Rusty wrote: Here is the deal, we will be wheeling and dealing on all parts for he rest of the year. If you need something call us, we'll make it worth your while. Sounds like Rusty is going to make us an offer we can't refuse. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Nitrogen in Tires -- Seriously?

2005-12-15 Thread Donald Snook
Is there a rash of 123, 124, 114, 126, and 201 Mercedes DIESELS out there that are so highly tuned and performance driven that you need nitrogen in your tires? Is there a rash of flat tires out there that I don't know about? No disrespect, but this sounds crazy. I do understand if I am out

[MBZ] Nice Vegas Car with seller on crack (maybe nitrogen)

2005-12-15 Thread Donald Snook
Dave M. Wrote: The car looks nice, but wow, he's posting NADA book values in pesos! What's up with that? Kaleb might offer an extra ten-spot over his usual $500 for this one. I like what the seller said in the ad CURRENT N.A.D.A IS $8750 AND KELLEY BLUE BOOK IS $9475(AND THAT WOULD BE

[MBZ] 126 V8 diesel on ebay

2005-12-16 Thread Donald Snook
Jim Wrote: Hard to believe somebody could mistake a gasser for a diesel. Sway bar on a 126 is a fugly job, unless you can make some kind of patch work. This car looks like a decent project vehicle. BUT, if this car runs how does anyone who knows anything cars confuse a gasoline engine

[MBZ] cheap (and ugly and abused) 124 wagon

2005-12-20 Thread Donald Snook
Marshall Wrote: I'm pretty sure the car's been repainted. Interior is BEAT. MARSHALL I agree, look at the picture that shows the right front. Look into the wheel wells you can see the over spray. That interior is really ugly, plus it looks worn out. How does somebody abuse an interior

Re: [MBZ] 124's

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Sunil wrote: My MB mechanic is trying to sell me a 1992 300D 2.5T with 280Kmi on it - new transmission at 150Kmi, front end rebuilt this summer, new head, new timing chain, valve job, new tires, and everything works. Few dents, no rust. He wants $4500 for it. What's the consensus on that

[MBZ] 1987 124 Diesel Wagon on Ebay no affiliation

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-MB-300-DT-WAGON-DIESEL-TURBO-CARFAX-TE XAS-CAR_W0QQitemZ4599847232QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This

[MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Anyone have any opinions about the reliability/driveability of the older 126 380SE. I found an 85 that appears to be VERY nice. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL needs head (more likely engine)

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/300SDL-300SD-NOT-300D-300E_W0QQitemZ46000 42852QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message

[MBZ] VERY Nice 124 2.5 on ebay Central Indiana - no affiliation.

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1-family-owned-non-smoker-24-pix-NICE-TUR BO-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ4599776367QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb Wrote: Underpowerered but not too bad. These will have the double row timing chain. Other thing to watch for on these engines is the timing chain rails. They tend to break and cause the chain to jump time which in turn bends valves. I am not really equipped to replace a

Re: [MBZ] 126

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: I'd just check the timing chain stretch - same as on a Diesel, and look at the rails that are visible while you're there - I think you just need to pull the right cam cover. How many miles on it? Any history? It only has 104K. On a diesel that would be a mixed blessing. Low

[MBZ] Cheap 260E in Iowa

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Don and other Dieselers, Why don't you want to bid on this car. I know squat about the 2.6 motor in these cars. The blower motor problem concerns me because the a/c could be shot and their might not be a way to test it. I understand that is a real pain in the ass (not to mention very

Re: [MBZ] 260E in Iowa

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: oh I doubt it, its probably already more than I would pay :) It may not be more than I would pay for it. At least if I can do some research. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207

[MBZ] F-350 6.9 International Diesel on Ebay no affiliation.

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/F-350-6-9-DIESEL_W0QQitemZ4599887324QQcat egoryZ39416QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be

[MBZ] Potential Money pit OR nice car on ebay (SDL)

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
Its about twice what Kaleb usually pays http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/runs-head-gasket-blown-1small-dent-lf-fen der-int-exc_W0QQitemZ4599354500QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207

[MBZ] OFF _TOPIC BMW Parts/ or how to replace driveshaft on BMW 325

2005-12-28 Thread Donald Snook
I have a friend with an 87 325e. He says he has a vibration in the driveshaft. Here's what he says Driveshaft has a little vibration. If you are accelerating quickly it vibrates notciably, if you control the throttle correctly it doesn't vibrate much or at all. I was going to replace the

[MBZ] Cool mileage #'s

2005-12-29 Thread Donald Snook
I have been driving a ton lately. Every plaintiff suing my clients wanted his/her money this year, so I have been crisscrossing central and southern Kansas over the last two weeks. I remembered some talk recently about noticing cool mileage on our cars. Well, in less than ten days I have

[MBZ] OK Don's 124

2005-12-29 Thread Donald Snook
I asked you how everything was going and what you have done to the car, BUT I neglected to ask you the most important question. How long did it take you to remove the George Bush sticker from the rear window? Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Absurd price for a 240D!

2005-12-30 Thread Donald Snook
Craig wrote: Granted the car has only 10777 miles, but $22,100 could buy a VERY nice newer car! I agree, it is a nice car, but my gosh that is crazy. What is worse is that the reserve is still not met. Ho much did this car sell for when it was new? I do REALLY like the color

[MBZ] Beware this ebay seller if he has a car for sale

2005-12-30 Thread Donald Snook
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedbackuserid=alisher71; items=25page=1frompage=-1iid=-1de=off Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be

[MBZ] Inspections -- was enterprise

2005-12-30 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don Wrote: No inspection of anything, anytime in OK --- Same in Kansas - nothing. I have seen some unsafe heaps running around here. In Missouri, we had inspections and if you went to a decent shop it was a fairly good inspection. The Missouri inspections did not test for emissions.

[MBZ] Portage Indiana was Cheap SDL

2005-12-31 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: Where are you at? I am in Portage, about ten minutes away from this car. You are in Portage? I spent a few weeks there about 15 years ago. We were helping build a church. We spent an entire day clearing the brush and weeds. Before we could pour get everything ready for

[MBZ] Somebody needs this for their kid, mother-in-law, or to pull the boat.

2006-01-03 Thread Donald Snook
As many of you know, when OK Don bought my car, I went out and bought a decent dependable car. And yet, I hate it. It is a 1992 Oldsmobile 98 Regency Elite. It is an old man car - white with maroon interior. It is a nice car. The interior is spotless. It has brand new tires on it. I drove about

[MBZ] Jetta TDI on ebay pick up in Wichita or Bella Vista, Ark. Looks nice - no affiliation.

2006-01-03 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998-Jetta-TDI-5-spd-turbo-diesel-excelle nt-50-MPG_W0QQitemZ4601606763QQcategoryZ6021QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This

Re: [MBZ] Anyone in CO looking for a coupe?

2006-01-04 Thread Donald Snook
Luther wrote: Jeepers, the ePay mileage disease is spreading!!! 39MPG?? http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/car/114428095.html What are these non-turbo 123's like. I really like the look of this car and the color. But, I have never driven one of these without a turbo. What are they

[MBZ] OT 1993 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue.

2006-01-04 Thread Donald Snook
Gary wrote: Those are the front drive one with 4 speed electronic tranny of hte old rear drive style? or something else? This is the front wheel drive model. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201

Re: [MBZ] Needs parts for 107 (esp. seats)

2006-01-04 Thread Donald Snook
Redghost wrote: The PP catalogue has seat covering. I am sure that Rusty can source it cheaper. A local shop will not be any cheaper than getting the real stuff and some elbow grease to install The problem is it not just the seat covers. The seats are just shot. The padding (or

[MBZ] Coupe in Colorado

2006-01-04 Thread Donald Snook
The Coupe in Colorado sold to someone in Portland. DAMN! Where's the interest in my old grandpa oldsmobile. There were inquiries about the 93 New Yorker. Where's the Oldsmobile love? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207

[MBZ] This has to be another Craigslist scam

2006-01-04 Thread Donald Snook
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/car/122618098.html Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by

[MBZ] This car is like that girl at the party - you know the one

2006-01-04 Thread Donald Snook
Here's a 1987 124 diesel with only 112K miles. Interested? You bet you are. The Buy it Now price is $5100. Still interested - Probably you are. Well look closely my friend. This could be like that girl at the party that looked really good after 6-9 beers then in the morning she was a troll.

Re: [MBZ] Chicago TD

2006-01-05 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: Wow, looks nice. Would be an absolute steal under $1k. Woder what his reserve is. I agree it would be great for under 1K, but doesn't it bother you when they say ___(blank) needs work. That always makes me think some catastrophic failure has occurred they know how much

Re: [MBZ] PM ???

2006-01-05 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch Haely wrote: If the line directly touches the clamps, it will eventually wear through. Cut some pieces of fuel hose and pad those tranny lines with it. Bravo! That is a great idea! Maybe everybody else knew to do this, But I didn't. I love great solutions like this. It makes sense,

[MBZ] I found a 126

2006-01-08 Thread Donald Snook
I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find a really nice 126. I wanted an 87 300SDL but a low

[MBZ] Shipping a car

2006-01-08 Thread Donald Snook
Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier, timing for the transaction, insurance, etc. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer,

Re: [MBZ] Shipping a car

2006-01-08 Thread Donald Snook
Tampa, Florida. Kaleb wrote: Where's it coming from? Could anyone who has had experience buying a car from out of state and shipping it offer me any advice about the process. I am looking for suggestions about shipping companies, ways to make payment easier, timing for the

Re: [MBZ] 1990 300SEL was: I found a 126

2006-01-08 Thread Donald Snook
to price though. Donald Snook wrote: I found a VERY nice 1990 300SEL and am buying it. 122K miles -- perfect condition, TONS of maintenance records, major suspension overall done less than 20,000 miles ago. I have been scouring Ebay, Edmunds, my local paper, etc to find

Re: [MBZ] I found a 126

2006-01-08 Thread Donald Snook
Sunil wrote: sounds like a winner - where did you find it? and where is it coming from? It does look like a nice car, I am very impressed with the Previous Owner's maintenance. I think he was very ANAL in keeping everything perfect. He has documented records that show that he spent over

Re: [MBZ] I found a 126

2006-01-08 Thread Donald Snook
Werner wrote: Wow! replacing so many parts that for most last around 200k miles seems either odd or the previous owner was obsessive about maintenance. Sounds like this is as close to new that you can get in a used car I agree that many of the parts seem premature. I asked him

[MBZ] Fwd: Re: Owner 57166527: AutoTrader.com: Vehicle Lead 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL

2006-01-09 Thread donald snook
Nice SDL here in Kansas on Auto Trader. I can get more information for you. SON OF A BITCH! this is the car I was looking for. = Note: forwarded message attached. = __ = Yahoo! DSL =96 Something to write home about. = Just $16.99/mo.

[MBZ] NICE SDL in OKLA

2006-01-10 Thread Donald Snook
The SDL I thought was in Wichita is actually in Oklahoma City Here is the link. It only has 110,000 miles and he wants $5900 http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=192211218dealer_id=5716652 7car_year=1986model=300SDLbkms=1136908666438lang=enisp=ystart_year

[MBZ] 603 #17 head on ebay no affiliation

2006-01-10 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300SDL-Turbo-Diesel-Cylinde r-Head_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33675QQitemZ8028059623QQrdZ1 Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This

[MBZ] Here comes an oil thread -- Sorry in advance it is a new topic though its about a gasser

2006-01-10 Thread Donald Snook
Okay, I am fully aware of the great level of debate regarding oil brands. Dr. Booth had me convinced to switch and was going to but then I sold the diesel. So, here's my question. Is Mobil 1 worth it in a gas engine. I know that Mobil 1 is excellent at keeping soot in suspension and lasts

[MBZ] I've got a long drive PLUS I need a name

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Thanks to all for the input on the upcoming purchase and long drive. The new car and I can bond it is very important to bond with your Mercedes. Did you know that? My wife is not coming. I don't think 24 hours in the car would be good for us. I need a name for the new car. A crusty

Re: [MBZ] Nice SDL in OKLA

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Want us to check it out for you? No. Because it is probably perfect and I can't get another one. We have three cars already. Guess what I found - that's right the owners manual for your car. I will send it today. What is your address again? Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] I've got a long drive PLUS I need a name

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Desert Rat wrote: Donald, that 300SDL isn't or at least shouldn't be gutless. My 300SDL was much faster than my 300SD and 300CD. I agree a SDL isn't gutless. But I am buying a 300SEL. It has the 103 motor that is in the 124. I think OK Don is right, it probably won't feel gutless, but it

[MBZ] Vanity plates Was: I've got a long drive PLUS I need a name

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Lt Don wrote: Remember Arni on the tv show LA Law? He had vanity plates that said LITIG8TR There was an attorney in Springfield, Missouri that drove a 1995 teal 124 that said DEFENSE on the license plate. He was also the guy you went to when you were guilty. He handled all the nastiest

Re: [MBZ] I've got a long drive PLUS I need a name

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Marshall wrote: A 300SDL should be faster than ANY 617.95 powered Mercedes ever made! If it's not, the engine is broken and needs to be fixed! A 124 or 201 turbodiesel will be a little faster. Sorry, when I said 3.0 I was talking about my new purchase. It is a 300SEL with the 103 (gas

Re: [MBZ] Nice SDL in OKLA

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Too bad - can you dump the Olds quickly? You want to buy it? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the

[MBZ] OT New MOPAR products

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Is it just me or does the new Charger seem like a pretty cool car. I am also VERY excited about the new challenger. My Uncle had a 70 Challenger (IIRC) for years and it was a cool car when we do burnouts. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas

[MBZ] Nice gasser 126 (420) on ebay

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=4602625118 sspagename=ADME%3AL%3ARTQ%3AUS%3A1 The listing says daily driven vehicle that is not necessarily up to par with its age I asked the seller what this meant when the auction was still active. This is a strangely cryptic

[MBZ] Wheel sizing?

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Anyone know what the wheel size was/is on a 1990 300SEL. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or

[MBZ] Crack, wagons, cheap cars, piano movers, and crazy Uncles

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
My Uncle Fred loves cars as much as anyone. He was a nuclear engineer for Westinghouse and built nuclear subs. He is certainly the most intelligent person I have ever met. He is also the nerdiest person I have ever seen. He once complained that he needed a pocket protector for his pocket

Re: [MBZ] Wheel sizing?

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Marshall wrote: The wheel size was 6 1/2 Jx15 H2 ET21.5. 7 Jx15 H2 ET25 were used on Euro versions and will fit the US models as well. The tire size for either wheel was 205/65x15. So, I can use the 15X7 wheels. Tire rack has some very nice aftermarket wheels. They have a +23mm offset. I

Re: [MBZ] 0-60 times

2006-01-11 Thread Donald Snook
Dan Weeks wrote: EIGHT SECONDS? For a two-ton car with 15X horsepower and an automatic? If anybody but you had said it, Marshall, I never would have believed it. Since you DID say it, though, I'm very impressed. Actually, I think the car is rated at 177 hp. It is no rocket and I wish it

Re: [MBZ] Crack, wagons, cheap cars, piano movers, and crazy uncles

2006-01-12 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: Now I dont recall hitler being in a caddy in that mini series, and I just watched the complete thing on DVD not too long ago. Are you sure his car was used for hitler to ride around in and not soembody else? Perhaps I got the passenger wrong. I do know it was a 41

[MBZ] Vin numbers

2006-01-12 Thread Donald Snook
I asked a highway patrolman to run the vin on the car that I am buying Did he do that? That's cause for dismissal for cops in my state. Not in Kansas. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel.

[MBZ] Bible Colleges Was Re: VWTD

2006-01-12 Thread Donald Snook
Several people wrote: Be nice Chris, that means he would have been procreating at JBU.. Whoa.how could he be doing that? I believe they had a strict every-date-must-be-chaperoned rule. Bible College students had to be very creative. As a graduate of Evangel University in

[MBZ] OT, LLC for Donald

2006-01-16 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: OK, so what is the advantage of filing for LLC? Protects yourself in case you get sued? Yes! An LLC offers the most(legal) liability protection a small business can have. I am assuming you are currently operating a sole proprietorship. That means that if the business

Re: [MBZ] Today's crack triva, can anybody spot the crack in this

2006-01-16 Thread Donald Snook
I think a number of things this guy said were funny. high profile tires I have heard of Low profile tires, but never high profile. Does this just mean there is a lot of sidewall? gets great gas mileage Yea right. A Euro 500SEL will never be confused with an economy car. But the

Re: [MBZ] nice 2.5 turbo for those that have wrecked theirs

2006-01-16 Thread Donald Snook
Who wrecked theirs? That is a VERY NICE car. I bet that car cracks the $10,000 mark. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the

[MBZ] Re nice 2.5 turbo for those that have wrecked theirs

2006-01-16 Thread Donald Snook
I can't believe that car went for over 13K. It is a nice car, but WOW! Somebody got a nice car! That is a VERY NICE car. I bet that car cracks the $10,000 mark. Already has. -- Jim Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O.

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