[MBZ] B200
Bob, what's a B200? Where are you? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
Wilton. http://car-reviews.automobile.com/Mercedes/review/2006-mercedes-benz-b200-ro ad-test/1592/ Look at thisevidently it's nothing very special. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wilton strickland Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 8:59 AM To: mercedes Subject: [MBZ] B200 Bob, what's a B200? Where are you? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] B200
'Just saw it. Disappointing. Thanks, Bob. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
0-60 in 10.2 seconds? At least it can keep up with a 2.2L Dodge Omni or Plymouth Horizon. (and outrun any 190D sold in USA) OTOH, the Horizon never came with plastic wheel covers. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
saw a B200 today. For a moment there, I thought you mean this B200 which also runs on kerosene http://www.hawkerbeechcraft.com/beechcraft/aircraft/turboprops/kaB200 RLE ** See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
these figures are so meaningless. i've owned some very slow cars and some relatively fast, powerful one. on the fast powerful ones, you push the throttle pedal 1/8 and go. in a slow car, you floor it and go just as fast. as a practical matter, 0-60 in 10 seconds is far more than adequate and can be driven about as fast in normal traffic as that sub 6 second fast car. big horsepower is fun but nothing more in terms of typical driving. On Dec 10, 2007 11:18 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 0-60 in 10.2 seconds? At least it can keep up with a 2.2L Dodge Omni or Plymouth Horizon. (and outrun any 190D sold in USA) OTOH, the Horizon never came with plastic wheel covers. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
So Gary, have you ever had a 240d automatic? 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 Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] B200 these figures are so meaningless. i've owned some very slow cars and some relatively fast, powerful one. on the fast powerful ones, you push the throttle pedal 1/8 and go. in a slow car, you floor it and go just as fast. as a practical matter, 0-60 in 10 seconds is far more than adequate and can be driven about as fast in normal traffic as that sub 6 second fast car. big horsepower is fun but nothing more in terms of typical driving. On Dec 10, 2007 11:18 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
Fun yes, I guess this is why people buy 300+ HP sedans and use them to drive to work and get groceries. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 Gary Hurst [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: these figures are so meaningless. i've owned some very slow cars and some relatively fast, powerful one. on the fast powerful ones, you push the throttle pedal 1/8 and go. in a slow car, you floor it and go just as fast. as a practical matter, 0-60 in 10 seconds is far more than adequate and can be driven about as fast in normal traffic as that sub 6 second fast car. big horsepower is fun but nothing more in terms of typical driving. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
On Dec 10, 2007 1:58 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Gary, have you ever had a 240d automatic? Dwight He said 0 to 60 in 10 _seconds_ was adequate... not 10 _minutes_. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
yes, i have. a 220D as well, but that was a manual, so it really tore up the asphalt! On Dec 10, 2007 4:58 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Gary, have you ever had a 240d automatic? 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 Gary Hurst Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:14 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] B200 these figures are so meaningless. i've owned some very slow cars and some relatively fast, powerful one. on the fast powerful ones, you push the throttle pedal 1/8 and go. in a slow car, you floor it and go just as fast. as a practical matter, 0-60 in 10 seconds is far more than adequate and can be driven about as fast in normal traffic as that sub 6 second fast car. big horsepower is fun but nothing more in terms of typical driving. On Dec 10, 2007 11:18 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
Got me on that one. Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 5:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] B200 On Dec 10, 2007 1:58 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So Gary, have you ever had a 240d automatic? Dwight He said 0 to 60 in 10 _seconds_ was adequate... not 10 _minutes_. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
on 12/10/07 11:18, Mitch Haley at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 0-60 in 10.2 seconds? At least it can keep up with a 2.2L Dodge Omni or Plymouth Horizon. (and outrun any 190D sold in USA) OTOH, the Horizon never came with plastic wheel covers. Yes, but speaking as someone who has seen and sat in a B Series (have yet to drive one), bear in mind that right now they are promoting the base model at a hair under $30k with attractive financing. (However, the base model has an extensive optional equipment list.) The Turbo model is about $4k more I believe. Here in Canada that represents only about $6k-$7k more than a Kia Rondo or Mazda5, and when you see the B in the flesh it is way more substantial -- though I have noticed that its styling has much greater appeal in certain colours. White and silver, for example, make it look dingy and cheap. The red and blue are great. It's very comfortable and the driving position is excellent, road view of a minivan but does not feel like you are in one when you are behind the wheel. In terms of 0-60 times, let's all get real here. Exactly where the hell do these automotive testers think most of us are going to use a second or two less 0-60 time -- in a family hauler? Some of them I think just enjoy how authoritative their words look on the screen, when they babble about that stuff. Mac -- Mac Steve MacSween Aylmer, Quebec (Canada) Mercedes: '82 300sd / '82 240d (x2) / '60 220s ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] B200
On Dec 10, 2007, at 8:47 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: It's very comfortable and the driving position is excellent, road view of a minivan but does not feel like you are in one when you are behind the wheel. Have driven one and I can agree, also I've driven the turbo model with the variable continuous transmission masking as a 6 or 7 speed tranny. Which is weird to drive because under max acceleration on an on-ramp it goes to near redline (likely max HP or torque) and just stays there Needless to say merging happens really fast. John 1983 300TDt 385k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 214k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 202k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
