Re: [MBZ] Ot Test
Rick: I read you 5X5 Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Friday, August 14, 2015 12:48 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: [MBZ] Ot Test Test Rick Sent from my BlackBerry Z10 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz
Never use your head to clear a blockage in your snowblower. -Curt From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 1:21 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz Interesting quiz: http://blog.jackssmallengines.com/2015/01/test-your-snow-blower-iq/?utm_source=Jacks+Small+Engines+Newsletterutm_campaign=db30b15147-Jacks_Small_Engines_Newsletter1_5_2015utm_medium=emailutm_term=0_b9c41b695b-db30b15147-22012229 Craig -- Present:'95 E320 Sebastian 131 kmi '82 240D/3.0 Bluebell 267 kmi (need to fix leaking oil pressure gauge) '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville Van (affectionately dubbed the BRV, Big Red Van) Past: '94 E420 Oskar 127 kmi '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz
Not that weird. Just about every year you'll hear about some idiot losing a hand clearing a blockage with the snowblower running and somebody else holding the augur control on. Or they tie the control on so they can reach in.I don't even reach in if its off, I've seen too many cases where I dislodge something with a stick and theres sufficient torque in there to grab the stick... -Curt From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz On Thu, 8 Jan 2015 13:38:36 + (UTC) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Never use your head to clear a blockage in your snowblower. That was a wierd question, wasn't it? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz
On Thu, 8 Jan 2015 16:56:01 + (UTC) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Not that weird. Just about every year you'll hear about some idiot losing a hand clearing a blockage with the snowblower running and somebody else holding the augur control on. Or they tie the control on so they can reach in.I don't even reach in if its off, I've seen too many cases where I dislodge something with a stick and theres sufficient torque in there to grab the stick... -Curt From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Thursday, January 8, 2015 11:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz On Thu, 8 Jan 2015 13:38:36 + (UTC) Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Never use your head to clear a blockage in your snowblower. That was a wierd question, wasn't it? It's not weird to say that one should not clear a blockage with one's hand. It is weird to say one should not clear a blockage with, give a list that is a) foot, b) hand, c) head, d) all of the above and then say the correct answer is d) all of the above. At least the way I think. :-) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] OT: Test Your Snow Blower IQ – Take The Quiz
Heck, I got 9/10 right and I've never even owned one, let along used one. On Thu, Jan 8, 2015 at 12:21 AM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Interesting quiz: http://blog.jackssmallengines.com/2015/01/test-your-snow-blower-iq/?utm_source=Jacks+Small+Engines+Newsletterutm_campaign=db30b15147-Jacks_Small_Engines_Newsletter1_5_2015utm_medium=emailutm_term=0_b9c41b695b-db30b15147-22012229 Craig -- Present:'95 E320Sebastian 131 kmi '82 240D/3.0Bluebell 267 kmi (need to fix leaking oil pressure gauge) '89 Chevrolet G20 Beauville Van (affectionately dubbed the BRV, Big Red Van) Past: '94 E420Oskar 127 kmi '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks
Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) John ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt --- On Fri, 11/28/08, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 2:09 PM Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) John ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
If I were you, I would look at some full sized trucks too. Pretty good deals on them right now and I think in most cases, the mileage difference is going to be minimal. Most of these smaller trucks are not all that great on gas. A bit more room in the cab is nice too. Even the crew cabs have a reasonable box. I have a F150 Supercrew and rarely have problems hauling even though the box is only about 5 1/2 feet. An 8 foot sheet of plywood is about to the end of the tailgate. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 1:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; John Robbins Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt --- On Fri, 11/28/08, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 2:09 PM Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) John ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
Thought about it, we'll see what the prices are like. Tomorrow I want to go to another lot nearby that has a bunch more trucks. It looks like the F150 big v8 gets about the same mileage as my Dakota while the Ranger is a couple mpg better, the F150 with the small 8 is in the middle, Chevy seems to be a little better... Mostly I haven't looked at full size because while I require extended cab I don't want a moose of a vehicle. I'd really like a small truck like the Ranger or old S10. I don't require a bigger truck. Truth be told I'd like to be able to get about 150hp v6 that got 25 mpg but if I'm dreaming I'd also like a pony... -Curt --- On Fri, 11/28/08, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 3:01 PM If I were you, I would look at some full sized trucks too. Pretty good deals on them right now and I think in most cases, the mileage difference is going to be minimal. Most of these smaller trucks are not all that great on gas. A bit more room in the cab is nice too. Even the crew cabs have a reasonable box. I have a F150 Supercrew and rarely have problems hauling even though the box is only about 5 1/2 feet. An 8 foot sheet of plywood is about to the end of the tailgate. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 1:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List; John Robbins Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt --- On Fri, 11/28/08, John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Friday, November 28, 2008, 2:09 PM Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) John ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there is a glut of inventory. Prices of the trucks will be dropping to bargain pricing in a few weeks, more if congress delays the bail out. clay On Nov 28, 2008, at 12:01 PM, R A Bennell wrote: If I were you, I would look at some full sized trucks too. Pretty good deals on them right now and I think in most cases, the mileage difference is going to be minimal. Most of these smaller trucks are not all that great on gas. A bit more room in the cab is nice too. Even the crew cabs have a reasonable box. I have a F150 Supercrew and rarely have problems hauling even though the box is only about 5 1/2 feet. An 8 foot sheet of plywood is about to the end of the tailgate. Randy I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
where did you get the idea there is not a market for diesel trucks? Maybe not with the dime store cowbow type, but the people who really need them for work, no gas truck will get the job done like a diesel one will. Around here, diesel trucks are still selling better than cars. Redghost wrote: Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there is a glut of inventory. Prices of the trucks will be dropping to bargain pricing in a few weeks, more if congress delays the bail out. clay On Nov 28, 2008, at 12:01 PM, R A Bennell wrote: If I were you, I would look at some full sized trucks too. Pretty good deals on them right now and I think in most cases, the mileage difference is going to be minimal. Most of these smaller trucks are not all that great on gas. A bit more room in the cab is nice too. Even the crew cabs have a reasonable box. I have a F150 Supercrew and rarely have problems hauling even though the box is only about 5 1/2 feet. An 8 foot sheet of plywood is about to the end of the tailgate. Randy I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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] OT: test driving trucks
It is more the trade in issue. Number of guys BiL works with have tried to trade in 2005/2003 trucks for a new diesel and dealer will not take them. Prices for the current trucks is great, but nobody can get rid of his old one at a decent price to purchase. clay On Nov 28, 2008, at 1:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: where did you get the idea there is not a market for diesel trucks? Maybe not with the dime store cowbow type, but the people who really need them for work, no gas truck will get the job done like a diesel one will. Around here, diesel trucks are still selling better than cars. Redghost wrote: Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there is a glut of inventory. Prices of the trucks will be dropping to bargain pricing in a few weeks, more if congress delays the bail out. clay On Nov 28, 2008, at 12:01 PM, R A Bennell wrote: If I were you, I would look at some full sized trucks too. Pretty good deals on them right now and I think in most cases, the mileage difference is going to be minimal. Most of these smaller trucks are not all that great on gas. A bit more room in the cab is nice too. Even the crew cabs have a reasonable box. I have a F150 Supercrew and rarely have problems hauling even though the box is only about 5 1/2 feet. An 8 foot sheet of plywood is about to the end of the tailgate. Randy I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
Hey, if they get cheap enough, I want one too. I just wish they were not all 3/4 ton trucks as I really don't need the additional capacity all that much. I just want a nice diesel. I hear they plan to produce smaller diesels in half ton trucks in a year or two but it needs to be a real diesel and not a gas V6 conversion. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Redghost Sent: Friday, November 28, 2008 4:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks It is more the trade in issue. Number of guys BiL works with have tried to trade in 2005/2003 trucks for a new diesel and dealer will not take them. Prices for the current trucks is great, but nobody can get rid of his old one at a decent price to purchase. clay On Nov 28, 2008, at 1:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: where did you get the idea there is not a market for diesel trucks? Maybe not with the dime store cowbow type, but the people who really need them for work, no gas truck will get the job done like a diesel one will. Around here, diesel trucks are still selling better than cars. Redghost wrote: Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there is a glut of inventory. Prices of the trucks will be dropping to bargain pricing in a few weeks, more if congress delays the bail out. clay On Nov 28, 2008, at 12:01 PM, R A Bennell wrote: If I were you, I would look at some full sized trucks too. Pretty good deals on them right now and I think in most cases, the mileage difference is going to be minimal. Most of these smaller trucks are not all that great on gas. A bit more room in the cab is nice too. Even the crew cabs have a reasonable box. I have a F150 Supercrew and rarely have problems hauling even though the box is only about 5 1/2 feet. An 8 foot sheet of plywood is about to the end of the tailgate. Randy I think the one we drove today was 4.0l, it'd spin the tires like crazy if I hammered it and dumped the clutch. Interestingly neither the Dakota nor the Colorado would spin the tires even when I TRIED to make them. Neither claimed to have traction control or a limited slip. Of the 3 the Ford shifted into and out of 4wd the fastest too. According to fueleconomy.gov the Ford and Dodge are about the same for mileage while the Colorado is better. Its interesting because the Ford is by far the smallest but of course the 4.0l is the largest of the 3 engines but produces the least HP at 207 vs 210 for the 3.7 in the Dakota and 220hp for the 3.5 in the Colorado. I do think the Ranger makes its power lower in the band than the other two and the 5spd lets you work with it better. Wiki shows that today's Ranger is a very different truck than the one I drove in '94 and it shows, I think its a much more pleasant ride. -Curt Curt Raymond wrote: We've got another dealership to hit tomorrow but so far I'm super surprised to see the Ranger out in front. I'm thinking to go back and try an up model Ranger, although I like the 5spd its a 2 door and I'd like the 4 for the dog... I think the problem is my highschool girlfriend (who messed my mind up) had a Ranger and I've never forgiven Ford for that ;) You might have driven a base model with the 3.0L or 4.0L V6. The 2.5 is probably pretty gutless. I'd try and drive one with the 4.0L... Supposedly they get about the same mileage. Can't help ya on the girlfriend thing ;) ___ 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 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D x2, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks
R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, if they get cheap enough, I want one too. I just wish they were not all 3/4 ton trucks as I really don't need the additional capacity all that much. I just want a nice diesel. I hear they plan to produce smaller diesels in half ton trucks in a year or two but it needs to be a real diesel and not a gas V6 conversion. As long as diesel stays $1.00 or more per gallon than gasoline, I don't see it making many inroads in the general purpose vehicle. Allan -- 1983 300D ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
I've noticed that, my search for diesel on craigslist brings up more big pickups than cars. I have NO excuse for having a diesel pickup, the fuel and maintenance costs are WAY beyond what I can ever justify. If they've got one tomorrow I might try it just to see but I can't imagine buying one. -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:42:41 -0800 From: Redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: test driving trucks To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Thanksgiving dinner table talk turned to trucks and BiL needing one, the issues, and prices v. consumer report scores. Seems that there is NO market for diesel trucks. Price of fuel is too high and dealers are no longer accepting them on trade since there is a glut of inventory. Prices of the trucks will be dropping to bargain pricing in a few weeks, more if congress delays the bail out. clay ___ 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] OT: test driving trucks
R A Bennell wrote: Hey, if they get cheap enough, I want one too. I just wish they were not all 3/4 ton trucks as I really don't need the additional capacity all that much. I just want a nice diesel. I hear they plan to produce smaller diesels in half ton trucks in a year or two but it needs to be a real diesel and not a gas V6 conversion. The Chevy 4.6L V8 is supposed to be awesome. It looks like it was designed from scratch to meet today's emissions requirements without the patchwork some of the current ones on the market do. It is also supposed to have the same HP and torque that the 6.6L Duramax did when it was first released to market. John ___ 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
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Thanks Alex, got it!! :-) Ed 300E On 17/07/07, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/17/07, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With my other mail programmes, it's easy to change the subject line, but I still haven't figured out how to do it yet with gmail? Ed, when you reply to a message, just click Edit Subject right above the box where you enter your message text. Gmail is the greatest thing since sliced bread for keeping up with mailing lists. I can follow the threads I want and delete the ones I don't nearly as fast as I could when reading Usenet with trn back in the good ol' days. Alex ___ 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
