I had to drive a Jetta and a betle as loaner a couple of years ago.
Compared to a W210, they seemed like rattletraps on the highway...
Light, tinny, and with blindspots you could lose a convoy (or at least
a semi) in.
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http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1601354458.html
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Craig wrote: Did you do it all by hand, or did you use some sort of machine?
I did everything by hand, except I applied the cleaner wax with a random
orbital - the cheapo kind, not the super duper porter wagner high speed
version. Just the Wal Mart polisher thing. I removed the wax by hand.
Dan wrote: To clay a car you'll have to do it by hand, but everything else
you can do with a good buffer. I can do a complete compounding, wax and buff
of the Crown Vic in a couple of hours using a buffer. A big time (and back)
saver.
I wish I had a real buffer and I really wish I had the
Rick provided the following link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260551087963viewitem=_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2category=6336
Boy, that is really nice! I would like to have that car. I wonder what
cylinder head reconditioning means? What is
Clay wrote: I now have to prep the E300D for back up use, and she is driving
this
boat.
Are you going to sell the '95?
Donald H. Snook
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Donald Snook wrote:
Rick provided the following link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=260551087963viewitem=_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2category=6336
Boy, that is really nice! I would like to have
On Sun, 14 Feb 2010 13:45:33 -0800 (PST) LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
To clay a car you'll have to do it by hand, but everything else you
can do with a good buffer. I can do a complete compounding, wax and
buff of the Crown Vic in a couple of hours using a buffer.
A big time (and back)
The more collisions (no such thing as an accident...someone is always at
fault said my old driver's ed teacher years ago) I see around here the more
I really want to keep driving a W123.
Sosince 1985 was the last year of the W123, I can asume an '85 300D
turbo, low miles, well maintained is
I would vote for an 83 240D with manual transmisssion, manual windows and
manual sunroof. Fewer things to break. Will go forever if well cared for.
--- On Mon, 2/15/10, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com
Subject: [MBZ] Best W123?
To: Mercedes Discussion
I don't know that there's much difference between the last few years...
manufacturers are usually done tweaking by then and just looking to milk
some easy income out of the last few years of production.
With any car that old it's going to be much more about the condition of
the particular car
204 820 11 45 is a set, we sell for $38.00
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From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:58 PM
Subject: Re:
Doesn't the 85 have a different torque converter-crankshaft that makes it
incompatible with the earlier cars? I'd avoid that one year if you're
looking for a long term keeper.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 9:40 AM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote:
I don't know that there's much difference
I think I remember that.
Bob R
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 9:10 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
Doesn't the 85 have a different torque converter-crankshaft that makes it
incompatible with the earlier cars? I'd avoid that one year if you're
looking for a long term keeper.
On Mon, Feb 15,
On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 1:45 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
To clay a car you'll have to do it by hand, but everything else you can do
with a good buffer. I can do a complete compounding, wax and buff of the
Crown Vic in a couple of hours using a buffer.
Grioit's Garage sells a gadget to
Like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/240D-4SPD-MANUAL-96K-ORIG-MILES-NEAR-SHOWROOM-COND_W0QQitemZ220554246719QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item335a0eba3f
Bob R
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 8:40 AM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.comwrote:
I would vote for an 83 240D with
Nah-here's a better one-more crack-
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/1600672553.html
It was only $9875 when he listed it on the weekend-now has raised price.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles. (will sell for 10K USD)
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
I've been following this guy selling these cars for a while now, and even
met him once. He definitely stretches the condition of the cars in his
description, and modifies to photos to the point that its very distracting.
Its definitely a case of a well-designed auction on eBay causing a car to
On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 11:26 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
SWMBA wandered around and I pointed the sales guy at the Azera. He found
one that had been used as Demo and was selling as new with all the warranty
and such. She liked it enough to make the poor sales people dance around
I don't think this means the '85s should be avoided... it should be sought
after! These changes were improvements, and enough of these cars were sold
that parts will be available for quite some time. The 1985 300D has been,
and will continue to be the more desirable of US Spec W123s. They do
Sharp!
Electric sunroof but they'll last fine if you keep 'em lubed and you can always
convert to manual later if need be.
'83 is the most powerful of the 240Ds (I can't remember when they got the power
bump, '82 maybe) so you get the full 72hp. 28mpg reliable if my '83 is any
indication.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 9:00 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote:
I've been following this guy selling these cars for a while now, and even
met him once. He definitely stretches the condition of the cars in his
description, and modifies to photos to the point that its very
This could be a good deal:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/cto/1600175245.html
It could very well be a rusty turd too... Dwight is trying to turn me into
Kaleb of the east. I should go look at it, its not far off my commute. We'll
see what the latest storm of the century turns into.
-Curt
I don't think he goes that far, but he applies filters that make seeing
minor details difficult. You can see the photos are quite high in contrast
and saturation, and have a general artificial quality.
Jaime
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 12:08 PM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote:
On
Don't buy it!~ 6.0 P'Coke is POS compared to 7.3. This one guy is bailing out.
Want to work on the turbo, remove cab!
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
The cranking mechanism on the manual window cranks go also, are more of a
PITA to repair/replace, and are more expensive/harder to find than the parts
for electric windows. I've BTDT.
Greg
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On
hi Bob!
as someone who has an '85 300D, i can tell you that we've found a
number of things that are different about that year; off the top of my
head, the injection pump, the transmission (and some related parts), the
rear dif,... and then there's the whole issue related to whether the '85
Hmm-I have fixed manual cranks on two of them-weren't hard to find-Rusty ca
60 or 70. Don't know about harder than electric as I have never done any
electric ones.
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
-Original Message-
From:
pretty nice looking vehicle.10/100,000 warranty is nice.
Mike
On Feb 15, 2010, at 2:26 AM, Redghost wrote:
Azera
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Even better - no sunroof.
Wilton
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From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best W123?
I would vote for an 83 240D with manual transmisssion, manual
That car is pretty nice but near showroom is a far cry from the truth.
Sent from my iPhone
On Feb 15, 2010, at 11:31 AM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Like this one?
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 6:07 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1601354458.html
What's the use of an 8 foot bed? That's not even long enough for a
W201. Maybe if you were starting a business transporting BMW Isettas.
You'd still
Damn!! 'Even makes MY mouth water. One of you guys better snap this up.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 11:31 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best W123?
Like this one?
I think for $6550 (and reserve not yet met at that price) you can do a lot
better.
Allan
On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:30 -0500, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
Damn!! 'Even makes MY mouth water. One of you guys better snap this up.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Bob Rentfro
On Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:35 -0800, ernest breakfield
erne...@backyardengineering.org wrote:
hi Bob!
as someone who has an '85 300D, i can tell you that we've found a
number of things that are different about that year; off the top
of my head, the injection pump, the transmission
You really don't like them -I think you have commented on them before. .
When I lived in the south it seemed as if was always too hot to use one-now
up north I use mine more often, but it Is not a necessity. My 240D doesnt
have one and the electric one on my other 240D never worked and I never
On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 3:47 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Did they still make sticky B2 pistons in 1992?
If you believe some of the posters on the P**chP*rts forums, there are
all kinds of problems with the 722.4 in the W124 diesels that can be
fixed by a rebuild and installation of a
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net wrote:
You really don't like them -I think you have commented on them before. .
Yeah, Wilton's take is why take a perfectly good car with a nice
solid roof and cut a hole in the top which might leak or jam
open?---which is a
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/1601876721.html
This is interesting. Gotta get pretty darn good mileage with the
5-speed. I'm assuming this is a four---or did they pair the six with
a stick in '85? What's the 2.3-liter four like, anyway? Any
particular trouble areas? Is it like an
I have to get it back into condition to sit on the curb. Since she is
in it all the time, I had little opportunity to sideline it for enough
time to do basic care. Now I can.
Not likely to go on the block. She wants to be able to use it while
the new thing goes to dealer for service. I
She is practical and just does not have a passionate bone in her
body about material things. I think she had a need for new car once
in her life and this fit her penny pinching needs. It is stable
enough to drive, had some bells and whistles. Not a Benz by a long
shot in any quality or
I am betting the dealer will be unhappy with the deal in five years
when the thing is worth nothing and they are still providing service
on their dime and she still drives it until it is out of warranty.
clay
On Feb 15, 2010, at 9:52 AM, Michael Esh wrote:
pretty nice looking vehicle.
*ice cold air conditioning
--R
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Bob Rentfro wrote:
Like this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/240D-4SPD-MANUAL-96K-ORIG-MILES-NEAR-SHOWROOM-COND_W0QQitemZ220554246719QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item335a0eba3f
Bob R
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 8:40 AM, Dimitri Seretakis
I don't know anything about the car, but did find this in the technical data
book:
190E 2.3, 201 .028, 102.985 engine, the tranny is 717.412,
Engine has 9:1 compressioin ratio, 6k rpm max., 136 hp @ 5100 rpm, 151
lb./ft. torque @ 3500 rpm, premuim fuel.
rear axle is 3.27:1, 0-62 mph in 10.6
I told my kid the same thing about her Hundi , she's driven it 160Kmi, one
timing belt
--
Peter Arnold
Windsor, CT
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From: Redghost redghost @comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes @ okiebenz .com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 2:32:27 PM
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/1601876721.html
This is interesting. Gotta get pretty darn good mileage with the
5-speed.
I was right, no 2.6 or 2.5 in 1984/85.
Fueleconomy.gov reports:
Mercedes-Benz 190 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Manual 5-spd, (FFS), Regular
17city 24hwy
What manual crank? The manual sunroof in the '81 240D we had only had a
latch that you twisted 180 degrees, then pushed it back and forth ---
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:32 AM, Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.netwrote:
The cranking mechanism on the manual window cranks go also, are more of a
I think the best 123 is a 124 -- just my personal opinion -- after the 124,
there wasn't anything about the 123's that I liked better.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 11:07 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote:
I don't think this means the '85s should be avoided... it should be sought
after!
204 820 11 45 is a set, we sell for $38.00..
Which is not on your website. And the dealer sells the genune article by
the each.
RLE
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don't know anything about the car, but did find this in the technical
data
book:
190E 2.3, 201 .028, 102.985 engine, the tranny is 717.412,
Engine has 9:1 compressioin ratio, 6k rpm max., 136 hp @ 5100 rpm, 151
lb./ft. torque @ 3500 rpm, premuim fuel.
rear axle is 3.27:1, 0-62
Early W201s were fitted with Bunts, at least for the European market.
Jaime
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 3:19 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/1601876721.html
This is interesting. Gotta get pretty darn good mileage with the
Once again I thank you for thinking of me, Clay.
EdB
On Mon, Feb 8, 2010 at 8:17 PM, Redghost redgh...@comcast.net wrote:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/1585927609.html
Price you can afford. Might even get it home on the road without a tow
--
Clay
Seattle Bioburner
1972 220D
Ok Don wrote: I think the best 123 is a 124 -- just my personal opinion --
after the 124,
there wasn't anything about the 123's that I liked better.
I agree. The 124, starting in about 1990, seem SO DIFFERENT than a 123. It's
like it is a whole new generation of car. You can tell they are
I agree except for looks-esp. rear end of 124 sedan. 123 is so classic
looking.
Dwight
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.(one of each)
1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.
1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles.
Wickford, RI
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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
True - but the 115 is even better than the 123.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 3:09 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.netwrote:
I agree except for looks-esp. rear end of 124 sedan. 123 is so classic
looking.
Dwight
--
OK Don
Panic! (the national past time).
OK Don typed:
True - but the 115 is even better than the 123.
Exactly...
I've has 115, 123, 201, and now a 211. I've never had a 124. Never even
driven one. Maybe I'm selling myself short.
Bob R
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Agreed even though I never had one. One day for fun, I parked the 123 and
124 side by side lined up -both white. Then I stood back and tired to
analyze- really the front of 124 is not too bad with rakish slant-but the
rear end goes up and ends abruptly- actually I think a 201 is better
AhhhI almost forgot about the 108 I had.
Bob R
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 2:21 PM, Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.netwrote:
Agreed even though I never had one. One day for fun, I parked the 123
and
124 side by side lined up -both white. Then I stood back and tired to
analyze- really the
Dieselvolk,
I'm trying to measure the timing chain wear on my '95 E300 (OM606). I
cannot for the life of me find any marks on the camshaft at the #1 bearing
tower. I've made this check on OM617 and OM603 engines, so I know what I'm
looking for, but this OM606 has got me stumped.
Anyone
Anybody besides Fred ever have a 170?
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:27 PM
To: Mercedes
Hmm, too bad its on the wrong coast, that could be an adequate replacement for
my 240D...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:19:53 -0500
From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 190E stick?
Message-ID: 4b79ac69.1040...@voyager.net
I've never worked on a 124 but having seen one I appreciate the engine bay of a
240D...
I've never driven a 124 either but I've ridden in one and driven a couple 201s
and both the 124 and 201 are more refined than the 123. I do prefer the 123
look and simplicity though.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15
Answering my own post here. Searched the archives and found an exchange
between Ned Kleinhenz and Marshall Booth, here's the key part below.
Ned if you're still on this list, I'd like permission to also post this
great tidbit on the MBCA forum and credit to your name.
-Max
Same rear end as the two 190D's you have?
Bissell Cove Quahog Auto Salvage Co
Dwight E. Giles, Jr.
Wickford RI 02852
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Curt Raymond
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:46 PM
To: Diesel
The 124 was designed with drag in mind - it had the lowest coefficient of
drag of any production sedan when released in 1986 - 0.28, IIRC. The rear
shape has a lot to do with that. I do agree though, that it looks ugly, but
I own three of them regardless.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 3:21 PM, Dwight
How can you not know by now that a large portion of Rusty's stock is not on the
website. We talk about this nearly every single week...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:25:35 EST
From: relng...@aol.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 204 wiper blades
Message-ID:
That is why you need to CALL if you don't see it. We have access to
EVERYTHING. The Mercedes EPC says they only sell by the set and that is the
part number.
Rusty Cullens
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Someone should ask the seller what would it take to make your car PERFECT?
On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 2:18 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.comwrote:
On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
I like the looks of 123 better, but it'd be mighty hard for me to go back to
a manual 240D after having a 124 for 5+ years and a 126 for 15 years. ;)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent:
I feel guilty asking this, but has anyone seen the actual video of the
accident?
On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 1:21 PM, LWB250 lwb...@yahoo.com wrote:
Yabbut in this case, I suspect just as Princess Di bit the big one, so did
this guy. Rapid deceleration makes a mess of your internal organs.
Dan
Yep
Wilton
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From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Best W123?
OK Don typed:
True - but the 115 is even better than the 123.
Exactly...
I've has 115,
She'll be one of the two original owners still taking advantage of the
warranty. If everyone did, they would go under.
Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon
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Yes, he was flying. Hit the metal pole going backwards. Not a pretty sight.
Very sad.
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- Original Message -
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes
Once you drive a 124, it's mighty hard to go back, and driving a 126 is like
flying at cruise on a cool, clear day - rock solid and steering by little
more than just thinking where you want it to go (ever so slight pressure on
the controls to put it where you want it).
Wilton
- Original
I think patina is overrated. One man's patina is another's stinky old car
smell.
On Sat, Feb 13, 2010 at 11:56 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote:
Agreed! I'm also a fan of older cars that have never been restored. As
they say, it can be restored over over but it's only original once.
And a call to Rusty/Tom is cheap and easy. ;)
Wilton
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From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 204 wiper blades
How can you not know by now that a large portion
He would be charging $35,002 if he had included two photos.
On Sun, Feb 14, 2010 at 7:29 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
I was thinking the response should be nis pitchers two ... But the guy
at least can spell some words right.
Allan Streib wrote:
It's named after the color of impala dung.
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 10:11 AM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
*Colossus Trading LLC is a dealership
Scary.
--R
*
Donald Snook wrote:
Rick provided the following link:
here is a link. not for the timid.
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6202459ntag=mg;mostpopvideo
Rusty Cullens
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- Original Message -
From: andrew strasfogel
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I feel guilty asking this, but has anyone seen the actual video of the
accident?
I had no idea how close the post was, you could reach out and touch it from the
edge of the track. I can't imagine not having 'hockey glass' on the track side
of those posts.
I saw an article in the paper that a lot of people complained that the
TV network showed it several times. I think it is on utubers too, my
wife said she saw it. I did not watch it, I kinda have an idea of what
hitting a metal pole at 90mph might look like.
--R
andrew strasfogel wrote:
I
Alles.
My 190E 1985 2.3 4cyl. auto. Was only in fair shape when I got it home.
The first thing was the timing chain, single row, so worn out that it
was rattling the chain tensioner. The cam gear had lost all of the
sprocket tips so badly that I expected it to skip out of time at any second.
Dunno, at one point I researched an early '84 2.3l and it had a lower
(numerically higher) rear end...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:56:10 -0500
From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr degco...@cox.net
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] '85 190E stick?
Message-ID:
A friend of mine is working at the Olympics, he was in the booth when the
footage came in, said its brutal to watch. Based on that I'm refraining.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:32:45 -0500
From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
And a 201 is a mite like a go-kart that doesn't beat your kidneys to death...
I still like my 240D, it chugs on for no particularly good reason, its got SISU.
-Curt
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:41:15 -0500
From: WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Subject:
what's the new number again?
Ed
300E
On 15 February 2010 17:44, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote:
And a call to Rusty/Tom is cheap and easy. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message - From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com
To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, February 15,
no new number, same one since 1985, 1-800-741-5252
Rusty Cullens
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From: E M pokieba...@gmail.com
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On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 12:19 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Not bundts, mesh, like all those BBS wheels that were popular in the 1980s.
And definitely aftermarket. (blow up the pics for a closer look)
Aha! You are correct, sir. BBS wheels. My favorite! Could there by
anything
I agree, it makes no sense whatsoever to have those things right there
when the possibility of leaving the track at any speed is clearly a
possibility. I was thinking that mesh fencing, but those posts are so
close you would need a hard barrier as you mention; although, skidding
on the ice or
Based on the hulks residing in the PnP, these cars are not able to go
more than 80k before some massive failures. That the original
purchasers were stretching to make payments, they probably did not
factor in proper care or bargain for dealer agreeing to cover the
thing fully, paying for
I continue to lust after the w126. Even the few hours in the POS SDL
were a delight, until it became a turd, ala Cinderella's pumpkin.
Been working on the `124. Oil change, engine clean and prep for
detail. Carpets prep for good scrubbing. Dealing with the residue of
the fuel leak in
A hard barrier has been installed. Still fairly dangerous as they
are going 90 mph plus.
Peter
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Today I heard it described as going 90 mph lying on a pie pan perched on
two knives.
They're crazy.
Bob R
On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 4:42 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote:
A hard barrier has been installed. Still fairly dangerous as they are
going 90 mph plus.
Peter
Crazy describes many Olympic winter sports, I think.
Peter
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I agree, skiing in general can be dangerous for folks young enough
to think they cannot be hurt. I wrapped my self around a large pine
at the age of 20 in Vail, CO. Estimated speed was 50 mph. I got a
free ride down the mountain and spent 10 days in hospital and feel
very lucky to be
I think the ultimate 123 is a 126. I mean, why not? They're the same
price as 123s now, and have more room, a better ride, bigger brakes,
better passive safety, I would guess, and I think they handle about
the same if not better, and don't give up much if anything in mileage
or
The OM 603 is a much better engine -- much more power, smoother, and
less hassle (other than cracked heads, and OM 617's crack too, if
less often).
I wish I'd have bought my brother's SDL before he got it
Peter
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I had the ultimate Mercedes until a tree fell on it. 1980 300SD. Black with
bamboo leather interior. Everything worked on it, cruise, sunroof, windows,
climate control, etc. It was fantastic! Then we had a little thing called a
tornado, oops. 150 year old oak came down from front bumper to
Curt Raymond wrote:
A friend of mine is working at the Olympics, he was in the booth when the
footage came in, said its brutal to watch.
I didn't find it to be anywhere near as graphic as TV drama shows.
He veers up high on the inside of the curve, then goes airborne across the tube
to the
While it is tempting to think that a W123 will protect you against everything,
make no mistake that no car designed in the 70s is any match even for much
smaller modern cars.
If, for example, you would consider a big Volvo station wagon to be a safe car,
you may want to check out this video
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