Its shameful to admit this, but I can relate to those questions. yep the car is
nice too
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-420-e-NO-RESERVE-PRISTINE-CONDITION-DREAM-CAR-E-420_W0QQitemZ4576678919QQcategoryZ6331QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
first time I actually noticed how nice the 3 pointed star really looked
:-p
Luther Gulseth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I noticed the beautiful placement of the MB star
On Fri, 23 Sep 2005 22:55:07 -0500, Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Car? There was a car?
-dm
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german gunsight right on the.. here kitty kitty
just had to say that
redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The hooter cooter E series Benz
On Friday, September 23, 2005, at 07:12 PM, Harry wrote:
Its shameful to admit this, but I can relate to those questions. yep
the car is nice too
Kaleb
I recall seeing a car similar to that in a Mercedes collector book I checked
out in a book store. Seems that the car wasn't officially imported to the
states, but a few were brought in by collectors
Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 09:11:09PM -0500, OK Don wrote:
You
You got a point there, they were here before us. Odd that I hardly ever see
coon or possum in the country, but in town they are everywhere.
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry.Don't forget the coon, skunk and opossum were here before OUR
civilization destroyed thier environment
how easy it would be for
cities to solve garbage disposal probs, etc.
Christopher
--- Harry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel
is just making me sick. I'm just a loyal pet owner
of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would
approve even in his
As for who would pay that for a cat the answer would be me. If ya want to use
dead animals for fuel then I'm sure you can get enough energy out of the usual
road kill. And if that isn't enough you can go for the pests that plague us and
scatter garbage and disease like coons, skunk and possum.
geez, so I like animals give me a break
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's not worth it anyway if the cat was pricy. Might as well keep it.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ) wrote:
Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick.
I'm just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese
Sorry guys but this shit of using dead cats as fuel is just making me sick. I'm
just a loyal pet owner of a pricy siamese named Raja and I doubt he would
approve even in his demise
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
TimothyPilgrim wrote:
Not so, in fact, perhaps PETA could be brought
To my knowledge concerning these cars they have had most of their bugs worked
out after the 92 model year. Haven't heard much about brain boxes going bad
unless someone did something wrong when they attempted to modify or tamper with
it. I'm banking on a bad sensor of some sort and with the
Ron, not sure about Mercedes, but when it comes to removing the air bag I think
there is a special tool required to safely take the bag out from the steering
wheel. There should be a section in a Bentley on how to remove it.
Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, Marshall.
As I
connector in the same place. I'm sure Marshall will correct me if I'm
wrong. ;-)
-Dave M.
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Date: Mon, 19 Sep 2005 19:51:40 -0400
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Harry ?M.) )
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 201 CD manual Cruise?
Ron, not sure about Mercedes, but when it comes
John Ervine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry wrote:
dude, someones not changing their oil like they should. shame on you :p
Looked like it was time too, that was some dirty oil
Yeah I know. Someone clued me in that it's supposed to come out of the bottom
with the motor off, not from the top
Sounds kind of shady to me too, ya never know with all those sneaky ass people
out there just lurking to take someones money and run
Dave M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Finally got a reply from the seller. Gosh, it's such a great deal, but
I just don't have the money. Thought I'd share it with
thats a not
Bill Gallagher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For if situation, President G.W.Bush said three week before the next
Presidential national on TV, that Intelligence reports from the CIA and
Homeland Security indicate a attack on the USA to disrupt the election
like in Spain three years
Looks like something sitting high off the ground hit it. I'd bet someone
driving one of those gas guzzling SUV's and yapping on a cell phone no doubt :))
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
probababy harder than toads 300E
Sounds to me like the guy is smoking something, according to that vin thats a
85.. Run a carfax
Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, OK Don. Apparently the seller is full of sh*t. I asked him at
least twice if he was sure it was a 4 cylinder, if he was sure it was
an 86, if he was
Some of the later 80's cars like the Plymouths used a Mitsu build 2.6
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 9/14/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As far as I remember they Omni/Horizon only used the 1.6VW and 2.2Chrysler.
OH and my favorite...The GLH Turbo with
2.2 Chrysler Turbo
Speaking of Isuzu, they just so happen to make one heck of a tough diesel
Ed Booher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 9/14/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
So he then got rid of it, went out and bought one of those ghastly
little
3-cylinder Suzukis badged as a
oops! my goof that is a 86 2.5 L 5 cyl diesel. at least thats what carfax states
OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From the EPC --
The engine is 602.911 10 019626.
Transmission is 717411 00 429727. (manual)
Color code is 199, interior is 178.
It is a USA 190D 2.5 with a 5 cyl. engine (if
WDBDB26D4GF235928
Year/Make/Model: 1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 190D 2.5
Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine Type: 2.5L L5 DIESEL
Manufactured In: GERMANY
Search Results: 25 records found in our database
What is a record?
Ron Dwelle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks, OK Don.
I sure hope people don't get the wrong idea about this one, we'll be hearing
the animal rights activists screaming foul!!
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's like Back to the Future's Mr. Fusion has become a reality, except a far
more useful product comes out ;)
On 9/15/05, Ron Dwelle
Nice long wheel base Benz, doesn't seem to be neglected but how do they justify
almost $2K to do a head gasket repair? I also noticed they have it listed as a
6 cyl, I do believe the 350 SDL was a 5 cyl
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
.
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Harry M.)
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2005 2:09 AM
To: Mercedes mailing list
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 190D tires
Alex, I've had good luck with the ones on my Benz
The Dunlop SP60 is a good choice as well as the Continental Conti-Sport
Tony Wirtel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ron,
I put a pair of KH16's on our Passat and they've been fine. MIght be a bit
more crisp on turn-in than the Kumho HP4 Ecstas they've replaced.
The KH16s have about 6k on them. Do
on how the
tire wears. Mercedes uses Continental tires on alot of their cars so I'm
surprized their after market tires don't wear as well
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not sure if they're the same model you're referring to, Harry, but I
have Continential Touring Sport Contacts on my
The Escalade actually sits on the shorter wheelbased Chevy Tahoe/GMC Yukon
Rob Vonderhaar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You guys are a really tough crowd! I'd be the first to agree that
Cadillac lost its way in the last 20 years, with the absolute low point
being the Cimarron. Total POS,
Did you know that they used VW blocks in those ?
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
So so car, great engine, lousy shifter, great gas mileage. But it kept
Chrysler alive!
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL
Opps, just noticed someone else mentioned this about the VW engine.. disregard
please :p
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I too had an Omni with the 1.6 motor...Was a pretty good little car really
for what it was. Mike
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From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Oh boy, the preggo Gremlin HA!
Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The pacer, at least one model, had an in line 6. One of my Brothers owned
on, what an ugly car!
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf
engine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry ?M says partially incorrectly:
Ferry Porsche choose to keep his company separate from the rest. In a
general sense they are of the same automotive group, but share parts on a
limited
basis. Like for example, the Cayenne was designed by VW as the Touareg
That was my thought too, they were a conglomerate back in the 70's to early 80's
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I was pretty sure that VW/Porsche/Audi was a company in the 1970's
In the US they were all distributed by Volkswagen of America. But that's
where they came together. Even my '84 Porsche
and how many pages will be dedicated to arguments on who knew it? LOL
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I say we all get together and pen a book called THE MERCEDES DIESEL GROUPS
BOOK OF TRIVIAL CAR STUFF..We could all be rich;), Mike
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From: [EMAIL
I have to agree that Porsche went through the dumper with the 911 and the 928
as well. Nobody was really ready for a high priced water cooled Porsche with
the engine in front and being a V8. Decent sales of the 924, 924 turbo and the
944 helped alot.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
VW was the deep
I have no doubts about what the europeans believe to be a true sports car to
be. Had my chance a few years ago to snatch up a real sweet deal on a 911
turbo, I snoozed to late
David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry M. wrote:
Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry M. wrote:
Thats cause it wasn't, same engine pretty much and the same old swing
axel rear end as the VW. Handled like a go cart though
Yeah, I guess it sorta depends on what you think makes a sports car.
These days it's mostly about 0-60 time and top speed
Oh, you're right about that, my bad.. If I'm not mistaken the 914 was
essentially a true Porsche but it did use a 1.7 VW engine. The 912 was 4 cyl
version of the 911
David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry M. wrote:
Refering to the Karmann Ghia, nothing more then a upside down
BOP pattern maybe but somewhere up there in GM land I thing someones screws
were loose
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That's the BOP bolt patternBuick, Olds, Pontiac. Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED
You got one thing right about torque from a diesel, they really kick it out.
Helped a friend with his Duramax when he put a chip in it and also used propane
injection. That thing spun so hard it twisted the U joints and bent the drive
shaft
Jeff Zedic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Look at the
Dodge did make a 2 door version of the Omni called the Omni 024. I think there
was a Plymouth version of the car as well
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve MacSween wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I used to want to get a rustfree Rampage or Plymouth Scamp and put the old
turbo
copies of the email? did you ever stop
and think that it's none of your fucking business? god these vigilante are
lame
On 9/13/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry M.) wrote:
You got one thing right about torque from a diesel, they really kick it
out.
Helped a friend with his
The Mitsu 2.6 wasn't used in the Omni and Horizon, it was used in the dodge 400
and 600 K cars
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As far as I remember they Omni/Horizon only used the 1.6VW and 2.2 Chrysler.
OH and my favorite...The GLH Turbo with 2.2 Chrysler Turbo engine. Mike
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Apparently Ford doesn't warrant those diesel sngines that have been modified.
The 7.3 in my opinion isn't a true diesel to begin with
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Harry M.) wrote:
Depending on the use and how often you use the propane injection it is
perfectly safe.
Just don't
One of the better GM cars I owned was a Monte Carlo, a 87 Monte SS
Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The coupes (first gen) were called Horizon TC3 and Omni 024 down here.
When they replaced the rear side glass with steel and modernized it a
bit, they were
Could possibly be a light switch problem
Jim Vogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Dear List,
My 300D (which recently had the transmission trouble) now has an
incredibly odd light problem. Whenever I turn the high beam light on,
all of the headlights go out. However, the high beam light works
(with
If the body is near perfect shape, no blemishes in the paint and everything is
intact that is a reasonable price to ask.
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Local guy is selling a no-rust 1968 VW Beetle with a rebuilt 1969 engine
(60,000 miles) in it. Everything works.
He's asking $3900 for
And that folks was one of GM's better ideas HA!
Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mon, Sep 12, 2005 at 05:02:30PM -0500, Donald Snook wrote:
I saw something amazing over the weekend. I found a 1983 Oldsmobile 98
Regency Diesel two door. It was in miraculous shape. It had 43,000
miles.
The Matador came shortly after the Ambassador of the late 50's and early 60's
and was similar in size to the Ford LTD and Chevy Caprice
Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Mon, Sep 12, 2005 at 05:19:49PM -0400, Mitch Haley wrote:
I thought a Matador was a Hornet coupe. In Man with a Golden
You are right about the javelin, the Alabama State Police purchased a few of
those as pursuit vehicles. As a matter of fact they kept a couple of them they
use as show cars in parades. My nefiew lives down they and took some pictures
and ask me if I knew what they were. Thought they a pretty
Its not hard to believe Cadillac took a econobox chevy and put their name on it
with $5,000 premium and called it a real caddy. And the kicker was people
bought it!
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
,The Cadillac Cimarron debuted as a 1982 model. It had a 112 c.u. engine
in 82. By 1983 it was
:
They still do the same thing now and get away with it..Remember when a
GMC was a TRUCK and a Caddy was, well, a Caddy not a Pimped out Suburban.
When will they ever learn???
Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent
or 9) to replace it with when the kids are graduated and I
can get away with a 2 seater again.
Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 8:49 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
You are right about
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005 9:30 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cimarron
Its how the bean counters at GM save money, just slap some chrome and a
cheap plastic badge on it and call it something else. You
Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a $10,000 premium
just for stuffing a V8 in a Passat
John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mike Canfield wrote:
They still do the same thing now and get away with it..Remember when a
GMC was a TRUCK and a Caddy was, well, a
Actually, Porsche doesn't share to many parts with VW or Audi with the
exception of the Cayenne which is a redesigned Touareg.
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Porsche/VW/AudiAll the same company. Mike
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From: JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes
Refering to the Karmann Ghia, nothing more then a upside down bathtub with
wheels
JJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Seeem to believe VW does the same stuff, except they charged a $10,000
premium just for stuffing a V8 in a Passat
yeah...remember that porsche that vw made(?) with the mid engine?
Could be, if I'm not mistaken the 401 was just a punched out 390
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
IIRC the 70 was the first year for the 401.The 390 was ended in
69...I am sure I will be corrected if i am off by a year.LOLOL, Mike
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From: Harry M
The 356 did in fact have a VW aircooled 4 in it, but it had a hotter cam and
twin carbs.
Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Didn't the 356 have a VW engine in it? And Ferdi Porsche designed both the
911 and the Beetle. Maybe that's where he's getting it from ...
On 9/13/05, [EMAIL
Ferry Porsche choose to keep his company separate from the rest. In a general
sense they are of the same automotive group, but share parts on a limited
basis. Like for example, the Cayenne was designed by VW as the Touareg but with
the exception of the engine they have very few interchangable
I had that experience with a small block Pontiac motor where I couldn't use a
Chevy 350 trans but instead it was a Olds 350 transmission. Something different
with the bellhousings and where the engine bolts up was different. Buick and
Pontiac back in the 70's and early 80's used a turbo
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
Don't recall the iron duke 151 being used in any AMC? If my
memory serves me
right it was first used in GM's X bodies like the Citation
Kevin
The later Chevy II's had its name changed to Nova and in the 60's there was 2
V8 options which were 283 and 327. They used heavier suspension parts from the
Chevelle Wagen to support the extra weight of the V8's
Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The early Chevy II was a boxy little
That HP figures for the injected Vette went to 375 in '64, but curiously the
torque dropped 2 lbs ft over the 63. Only 10 more HP for the injected 327 but
the torque figures stayed the same at 350.
Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My '63 Corvette's 327 CI engine produced a claimed
I know I'm a little late here but it sounds like a tailshaft seal is leaking or
maybe possibly a trans line. If only I was closer to St Louis. I'm about 3 1/2
hours north.
David J. Carter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Diesel listers, we have a list member (lurker) in a spot of trouble. Jim
Vogel
They may have been reliable, but they certainly had a thirst for oil, burning
and leaking. Never saw a Chevy or a Pontiac with a 2.5 that didn't leave a
plume of oil (or puddle) behind it
Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I no longer remember if the iron duke was a new engine in the
. The
Citation came out in 79 with its sister car from Pontiac. It was
Pontiac's idea to name it the iron duke in the early 80's
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The GM Iron Duke 2.5 goes WAY back before the Citation. Mike
- Original Message -
From: Harry M.) [EMAIL
Must be the altitude, they are all airheads out there
Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
that guy is a moron.
Luther Gulseth wrote:
http://tinyurl.com/c2emk
FOR CHEAP!
hahah, what are they smokin up there? Corn stalk?
Luther KB5QHU
Alma, Ark
'83 300SD (happily running
I actually think Buick offered the smalled OHC in the Skyhawk and it was the
Skylark that they had the 2.5. There was also the Celebrity and lets not forget
the Pontiac Fiero
Kevin kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In the 70's, GM did build smaller cars such as the Buick Skyhawk and the
Chevy
] wrote:
The GM Iron Duke 2.5 goes WAY back before the Citation. Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
Don't recall the iron duke 151 being used in any
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 1:12 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
Don't recall the iron duke 151 being used in any AMC? If my
memory serves me
right it was first used in GM's X bodies like the Citation
Kevin [EMAIL
I always thought VW used the simpler CIS injection
Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
L-Jet?
in 75 I'd have though it was D-Jet, same as the 73 Fastback my sister
had. She sold it because the fuel injectors and lines kept leaking,
was afraid it would catch fire. I've seen far too many
for that matter(j body).
The early pontiacs had OHC 1.8 aluminum head and the later ones had a
2.0. The cavaliers had a different engine, early ones was a ohv 2.0 and
later was ohv 2.2.
Harry M. wrote:
I actually think Buick offered the smalled OHC in the Skyhawk and it was the
Skylark
thats it the AMC Eagle, if I remember correctly they had good ground clearance,
but a short wheel base
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That was an Eagle coupe you saw in the yard Great cars in thier day and if
I could find a solid one I would probably still drive it.Just junked it
that that question could have numerous answers..In the early 70's the
Jeepster Comando was pretty ugly but you are probably referring to the Eagle
Kammback...Kind of like a cross between a Gremlin and a Concord with four
wheel drive.
Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL
Don't recall the iron duke 151 being used in any AMC? If my memory serves me
right it was first used in GM's X bodies like the Citation
Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Fri, Sep 09, 2005 at 12:48:21PM -0400, Harry ?M.) wrote:
what was that funny looking 4 wheel drive they had? I think the 6's
got a memory jolt, it was the Eagle
Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] ) wrote:
what was that funny looking 4 wheel drive they had? I think the 6's were 200
cid. At least I think I remember seeing that on the Hornet a friend had.
I don't remember the name, but Mike
You might have to do some searching for the discussion thread, but you should
be able to find something helpful.
David Goldsmith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks for the heads-up and the reference.
DG
--- Harry �M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Dave, being a VW owner I seem to recall
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2005 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
Hey Mike, this would be something you could be intersted in. I saw a Car and
Driver special on tv about the gremlin
There was a smaller V8 they used for the Monza too, I think it was a 262
Dan Weeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yeah, but they needed an alignment every other week.
I always preferred those Monza coupes, particularly the ones they
squeezed the 305 into.
Mac
--
Dan Weeks
82 VW Westfalia 1.6 TD
and still isn't worth much.;)
Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
You won't believe this, but thats exactly the same car they profiled
isn't worth much.;)
Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 08, 2005 11:51 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Vega
You won't believe this, but thats exactly the same car they profiled
No offense, but since when was it madness to discuss the quirky cars we all
used to own? Its car talk;;; geez
LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I sort of liked my '78 Pinto.
On 9/7/05, Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
STOP THE MADNESS.
I can't
Hey Mike, this would be something you could be intersted in. I saw a Car and
Driver special on tv about the gremlin with a V8. Man that thing could really
smoke em...
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello.I would love to have that magazine as I am an AMC nut!!!...I try
to get
Hey my Vega cost me $50 and lasted me for 2 years, rusty fenders that waved in
the breeze at 60mph. I call that quirky :0
Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Quirky cars we USED to own? Man, you must be from the Easley list ;-).
Three weeks ago, I drove 5 hours, across an international
Oh, I almost forgot this tidbit.. my Vega was the one off fred flinstone
mobile. A hole in the drivers side floor so anything you were brave enough to
run over could be seen under your feet HA!
Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Quirky cars we USED to own? Man, you must be from the Easley
actually I did try everclear once..
Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not at all. Unless you converted it to run on rapseed oil.
(Okay, okay, just kidding.)
Mac
[EMAIL PROTECTED] ) wrote:
Hey my Vega cost me $50 and lasted me for 2 years, rusty fenders that waved
in
the breeze at
Hey Dave, being a VW owner I seem to recall there was something else that
causes a false reading for the glow plug fault you describe. I remember reading
it in a website called VWVortex. They have a discussion site for almost all
VW's The false readings on Vag-Coms seems to be a common
It was 75 and 76, found a old repair manual
Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
not sure...think 75 and 76
Christopher
--- Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Was it 74 and 75 or 75 and 76 they were made ?
Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My editor has a Cosworth Vega
.. Get it
Bill
Harry M. wrote:
I'm sure this will be one event to go down in history where there is alot of
so called finger pointing They knew what would happen if they stayed there
and failed to listen. Now they blame the government for not acting when they
were in desperate need
I picked up a HP Photosmart that takes exellent pictures and comes with a
docking station that links up with a HP printer. The whole package was under
$300
Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have the Sony HC-21 Handycam and it works great. With an extra battery
and some tapes it was
I'm sure this will be one event to go down in history where there is alot of so
called finger pointing They knew what would happen if they stayed there and
failed to listen. Now they blame the government for not acting when they were
in desperate need of help. The true blame should be on their
Sorry to toss in this news flash, but here's a suggestion stay far away from
Auto Zone replacement parts. The very first time I used their replacement brake
pads I had one pad completely shave itself off the backing plate after
installing it. Nothing but junk
David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED]
a DOHC 4 cyl and is VERY fast as well as valuable now. had
a Pinto wagon years agoWas the best car I ever bought for $60Drove
it all over the East coast for over a year.
Mike
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED
Was it 74 and 75 or 75 and 76 they were made ?
Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
My editor has a Cosworth Vega - there is a sizeable
Cosworth Vega following. I think only 4,000 or so were
made over two years.
CM
--- Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Oh man, I was hoping I read
Oh man, I was hoping I read that right. Guess I shouldn't be embarresed to say
I owned a Vega. Seem to recall though there was one very desirable model called
the cosworth vega. Ah yes, the ford trilogy of geek mobiles the pinto
Steve MacSween [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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Well, here's the not so good or bad news. Base Price is $24,000 all the way up
to $36,000 for a fully loaded model with all wheel drive
OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
If enough of them get into the country, they'll get old and cheep someday --
Also a bummer, but always out of my price
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From: Harry M.) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Why'd VW Pull the TDI Passat?
As with the any new model addition they tend to want the gas version out
first since there is more demand for it then its
Been watching the news here about whats going on there. Was told my former
Guard unit may be on ready alert to assist in the evac and help with food and
water. Some have already volenteered to go on their own. Considering whats
going on in the middle east it just makes you wonder who will be
Hey! I resemble that remark about VW :0 What you failed to mention about us VW
fanatics is that its always been a love/hate relationship with our cars. The
bright side of all this, those Honda guys can't brag that the company they keep
is in the likes of the Bentley name or even Lamborghini
The Passat is built in Emden Germany
Richard Hattaway [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
They are classic performers. Underappreciated, for sure. Probably
because they have fields and fields of unsold cars in Mexico now, and
TDI is a niche market. I bet they want to concentrate on getting
inventory
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