Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
Happiness is 5 miles S of Warrenton on VA Rte. 29. @ $3.75/gal. for fresh diesel (everywhere else was $4.29 or thereabouts).. On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 3:43 PM, Loren Faeth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > $3.35 and 3.99 before the last hurricane (ike) they way up for > gas. Now $3.35 and 3.89 Still 55cents difference here.still kind of > a tossup for fuel cost. But Diesels still win for reliability IMHO > > At 12:42 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: > >I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at > yesterday,. > >Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. > > > >Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? > > > >Harry > > > > > >___ > >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 > > Loren Faeth > > > ___ > 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] Diesel vs Gas
$3.35 and 3.99 before the last hurricane (ike) they way up for gas. Now $3.35 and 3.89 Still 55cents difference here.still kind of a tossup for fuel cost. But Diesels still win for reliability IMHO At 12:42 PM 9/21/2008, you wrote: >I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. >Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. > >Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? > >Harry > > >___ >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 Loren Faeth ___ 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] Diesel vs Gas
I saw the spread at $0.10 early last week, but it was $0.50 yesterday. I doubt we'll see the good ole days again, but I'm getting more pessimistic in my old age. On Sun, Sep 21, 2008 at 12:42 PM, harry watkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. > Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. > > Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? > > Harry -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games." - Ernest Hemingway '90 300D (Rattled), '92 300D (Saber), ''97 Ply Grand Voyager (Vincent van-go) ___ 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] Diesel vs Gas
I noticed that the spread is only $0.20 at a station I looked at yesterday,. Seems like if was $1.00 not long ago. Anyone think there may be a return to the good ole days? Harry ___ 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] Diesel vs gas mileage
So, what then does CDI mean as in 320CDI starting in 2005? I thought we were talking about gasoline. CDI is a common- rail DI engine. Those have a single high-pressure fuel supply rail and gate-valve injectors, solenoid actuated I believe. Those have been around awhile. The OM352 in my Unimog is direct injection. MB has made both DI and IDI engines forever. The solenoid control of a CDI engine allows for multiple small fuel pulses at idle, resulting in engines that idle nearly as quietly as gasoline engines. What they choose to sell in the USA is all about our charming marketdroids and not about the the technology. As a datapoint about the industry, it is useless. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs gas mileage
Common rail direct injection.it's been out here since 98. There's a new-ish gasoline injection system called FSI or something. Uses a direct injection principle I thinksupposed to improve fuel economy somewhatdon't know much about it but I see it around often. Jeff Zedic
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs gas mileage
So, what then does CDI mean as in 320CDI starting in 2005? On 5/20/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ... next year when MB's direct injection engines appear. > They are a little late to the party, as usual. The party that started in the 50's with the 300SL? Wasn't it DI gas? -- Jim ___ 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] Diesel vs gas mileage
... next year when MB's direct injection engines appear. They are a little late to the party, as usual. The party that started in the 50's with the 300SL? Wasn't it DI gas? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs gas mileage
<> You are right. How I came up with that percentage is beyond me. Which makes those gas engines of the period look even worse. The present 20% separation will be narrowed next year when MB's direct injection engines appear. They are a little late to the party, as usual. RLE > > ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.
[MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Larry wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions about my question of buying a used E320 Vs a
E300D.
Now that the discussion has turned into a comparision of gas Vs diesel
prices I guess I'll report on the prices around here (Va) - unleaded gas
is
around $2.45 with diesel even higher at $2.49.
Still not sure what I'll do with the E320 Vs E300D question. Losing
.$.05
cents per gallon plus a $5k lower purchase price makes the E320
attractive
until I consider repair prices. I'm confident I can work on the diesel
but
I'm not so sure about the gas engine.
Maybe I'll flip a coin. Even though deep down I *know* the diesel is
the
smart purchase in the long run even *with* a premium on the fuel...
Thanks again --
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
Doesn't the E320 require premium? If so, how much difference does it
really make Premium Unleaded vs. Diesel?
Around my neck of the woods Diesel is much more expensive then a year
ago, but it is still cheaper by a few cents than premium.
I still think it is a no-brainer get the Diesel
Donald H. Snook
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P.O. Box 207
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Tel. (316) 263-5851
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Federal incentives promote biodiesel U.S. biodiesel production is expected to double this year as a direct result of lofty oil prices and increasing government support, industry officials said this week. Energy Department officials said biodiesel could make up 10 percent of U.S. fuel within a decade. That percentage would put consumption at about 5 billion gallons per year, said Amber Thurlo Pearson, spokeswoman for the National Biodiesel Board. However, without government incentives, biodiesel is much more costly to produce. Depending on the material used, the fuel could cost 75 cents to a dollar more per gallon than petrodiesel, some analysts said. Energy legislation enacted earlier this month sustained tax credits for fuel distributors who blend biodiesel with petrodiesel and fuel stations that have biodiesel pumps available to customers. "The tax incentives go a long way toward making biodiesel competitive, and the high oil prices really do help," said Leland Tong, an energy consultant with Marc-IV Consulting in Kansas City, Mo., who works with the National Biodiesel Board. Further government regulations effective next year will mandate diesel producers limit sulfur in oil to 97 percent, further encouraging the use of biodiesel. In March, seven Energy Plus 24 stations in Indiana began carrying B-5, a fuel blended from 5 percent biodiesel and 95 percent regular diesel. Twenty-seven Kentucky retailers also offer biodiesel blends (E&ENews PM, Aug. 5). With an increased demand and a market price similar to oil, industry officials and scientists alike are exploring newer ways to produce and market biodiesel. Researchers at Capital Technologies International in Pittsburgh are developing a process for producing biodiesel fuel that results in few emissions. The group will use plant and animal oils from partner Valley Proteins as well as waste from area restaurants to infuse diesel. Capital Technologies chief executive officer Richard Jackson said that their technology "is better, cheaper, faster and safer," than other biodiesel programs. Processing will begin next year at Valley Proteins retired Neville Island plant, officials said (Pamela Gaynor, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Aug. 16). -- RLG On 8/16/05, andrew strasfogel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Like I said, IT'S ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!!! > > On 8/16/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Seems like California always gets screwed becase we > > can afford it? > > > > --- Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. > > > > > > On 8/15/05, Gabriel S. > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I feel your pain paul...i took a trip to the napa > > > > valley this weekend got reamed for fuel...i never > > > > noticed the increase in diesel price until now! > > > > --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > > No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own > > > GreaseCar > > > > > franchise. > > > > > > > > > > On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > wrote: > > > > > > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the > > > end > > > > > times. > > > > > > > > > > > > Paul Raheb wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. > > > > > > > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH > > > DIESEL > > > > > AT $3.15/gal. > > > > > > > OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE > > > CONVENIENCE > > > > > PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Paul > > > > > > > Visalia, CA > > > > > > > > > > > > > > 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" > > > > > > > 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" > > > > > > > PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > > > > > > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > >>Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > > > > > >> > > > > > > >>Message: 4 > > > > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Au
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Like I said, IT'S ALL CLINTON'S FAULT!!! On 8/16/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Seems like California always gets screwed becase we > can afford it? > > --- Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. > > > > On 8/15/05, Gabriel S. > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I feel your pain paul...i took a trip to the napa > > > valley this weekend got reamed for fuel...i never > > > noticed the increase in diesel price until now! > > > --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own > > GreaseCar > > > > franchise. > > > > > > > > On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > wrote: > > > > > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the > > end > > > > times. > > > > > > > > > > Paul Raheb wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. > > > > > > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH > > DIESEL > > > > AT $3.15/gal. > > > > > > OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE > > CONVENIENCE > > > > PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Paul > > > > > > Visalia, CA > > > > > > > > > > > > 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" > > > > > > 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" > > > > > > PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > > > > > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > >>Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > > > > >> > > > > > >>Message: 4 > > > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > > > > > >>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >>Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > > > > > >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >>Message-ID: > > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > > >>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; > > > > charset="iso-8859-1"; > > > > > >>reply-type=original > > > > > >> > > > > > >>Hi All, > > > > > >> > > > > > >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd > > buy > > > > the diesel - but with the > > > > > >>increase in diesel fuel and the price > > > > differential between E300Ds and > > > > > >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing > > the > > > > best car to buy. > > > > > >> > > > > > >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, > > 100 > > > > mile round trip commute. > > > > > >>She wants something safe, comfortable and > > > > economical for the drive. My 1st > > > > > >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty > > > > scarce and when I find one they > > > > > >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas > > > > E320. Also, the price of > > > > > >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was > > > > around $2.40 - $2.50. > > > > > >> > > > > > >>So, I have to factor in: > > > > > >> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of > > course, > > > > gas is getting really high > > > > > >>also) > > > > > >> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel > > > > vehicles > > > > > >> -- the expected higher maintanence costs > > for > > > > the Gas engine > > > > > >> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of > > a > > > > diesel > > > > > >> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > > > > > >> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > > > > > >> > > > > > >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a > > E320 > > > > or keep looking for
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Seems like California always gets screwed becase we can afford it? --- Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. > > On 8/15/05, Gabriel S. > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I feel your pain paul...i took a trip to the napa > > valley this weekend got reamed for fuel...i never > > noticed the increase in diesel price until now! > > --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own > GreaseCar > > > franchise. > > > > > > On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > wrote: > > > > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the > end > > > times. > > > > > > > > Paul Raheb wrote: > > > > > > > > > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. > > > > > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH > DIESEL > > > AT $3.15/gal. > > > > > OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE > CONVENIENCE > > > PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Paul > > > > > Visalia, CA > > > > > > > > > > 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" > > > > > 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" > > > > > PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > > > > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > >>Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > > > >> > > > > >>Message: 4 > > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > > > > >>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >>Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > > > > >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >>Message-ID: > > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; > > > charset="iso-8859-1"; > > > > >>reply-type=original > > > > >> > > > > >>Hi All, > > > > >> > > > > >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd > buy > > > the diesel - but with the > > > > >>increase in diesel fuel and the price > > > differential between E300Ds and > > > > >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing > the > > > best car to buy. > > > > >> > > > > >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, > 100 > > > mile round trip commute. > > > > >>She wants something safe, comfortable and > > > economical for the drive. My 1st > > > > >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty > > > scarce and when I find one they > > > > >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas > > > E320. Also, the price of > > > > >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was > > > around $2.40 - $2.50. > > > > >> > > > > >>So, I have to factor in: > > > > >> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of > course, > > > gas is getting really high > > > > >>also) > > > > >> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel > > > vehicles > > > > >> -- the expected higher maintanence costs > for > > > the Gas engine > > > > >> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of > a > > > diesel > > > > >> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > > > > >> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > > > > >> > > > > >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a > E320 > > > or keep looking for a > > > > >>reasonable 96-99 E300D > > > > >>Thanks for your insight, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go > to: > > > > > > > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/m
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Its way out of control. Its been going up 10 cents every couple of days here lately. It really sucks when you drive 200+ miles per day, 5-6 days a week. Im giving some serious thought to quiting my autotrader job and contrating more on parting out cars. OK Don wrote: Diesel is $2.44 and unleaded is $2.48 in OKC today. On 8/15/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Diesel is $2.44 and unleaded is $2.48 in OKC today. On 8/15/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '87 300SDL '81 240D '78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
diesel here was $2.50/gal on saturday. On 8/15/05, Gabriel S. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I feel your pain paul...i took a trip to the napa > valley this weekend got reamed for fuel...i never > noticed the increase in diesel price until now! > --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own GreaseCar > > franchise. > > > > On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end > > times. > > > > > > Paul Raheb wrote: > > > > > > > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. > > > > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL > > AT $3.15/gal. > > > > OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE > > PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. > > > > > > > > > > > > Paul > > > > Visalia, CA > > > > > > > > 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" > > > > 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" > > > > PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > > > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > >>Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > > >> > > > >>Message: 4 > > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > > > >>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >>Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > > > >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >>Message-ID: > > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > >>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; > > charset="iso-8859-1"; > > > >>reply-type=original > > > >> > > > >>Hi All, > > > >> > > > >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy > > the diesel - but with the > > > >>increase in diesel fuel and the price > > differential between E300Ds and > > > >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the > > best car to buy. > > > >> > > > >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 > > mile round trip commute. > > > >>She wants something safe, comfortable and > > economical for the drive. My 1st > > > >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty > > scarce and when I find one they > > > >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas > > E320. Also, the price of > > > >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was > > around $2.40 - $2.50. > > > >> > > > >>So, I have to factor in: > > > >> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, > > gas is getting really high > > > >>also) > > > >> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel > > vehicles > > > >> -- the expected higher maintanence costs for > > the Gas engine > > > >> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a > > diesel > > > >> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > > > >> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > > > >> > > > >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 > > or keep looking for a > > > >>reasonable 96-99 E300D > > > >>Thanks for your insight, > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > > > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > > > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > > > > > ___ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > -- > > If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > Gabriel S. > 1987 300D > Southern California > 230K+ > > > > > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- Sunil Hari 1984 MB 300D Turbo [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
I feel your pain paul...i took a trip to the napa valley this weekend got reamed for fuel...i never noticed the increase in diesel price until now! --- LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own GreaseCar > franchise. > > On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end > times. > > > > Paul Raheb wrote: > > > > > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. > > > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL > AT $3.15/gal. > > > OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE > PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. > > > > > > > > > Paul > > > Visalia, CA > > > > > > 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" > > > 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" > > > PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >>Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > >> > > >>Message: 4 > > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > > >>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > > >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; > charset="iso-8859-1"; > > >>reply-type=original > > >> > > >>Hi All, > > >> > > >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy > the diesel - but with the > > >>increase in diesel fuel and the price > differential between E300Ds and > > >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the > best car to buy. > > >> > > >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 > mile round trip commute. > > >>She wants something safe, comfortable and > economical for the drive. My 1st > > >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty > scarce and when I find one they > > >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas > E320. Also, the price of > > >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was > around $2.40 - $2.50. > > >> > > >>So, I have to factor in: > > >> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, > gas is getting really high > > >>also) > > >> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel > vehicles > > >> -- the expected higher maintanence costs for > the Gas engine > > >> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a > diesel > > >> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > > >> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > > >> > > >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 > or keep looking for a > > >>reasonable 96-99 E300D > > >>Thanks for your insight, > > > > > > > > > > > > ___ > > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > -- > If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane. > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > Gabriel S. 1987 300D Southern California 230K+ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
Thursday Diesel at my fav station was $2.159 Unleaded was $2.249. Friday Diesel went to $2.369 Unleaded to $2.399 Ouch SO drives 100 + a day and right now until I get her new 240D Vacuum problems fixed I'm putting about 200+ on my 240D. Some IDIOT Indy that the PO used decided to remove all the Vacuum lines off the Throttle controller so the Tranny does wired things. Got a replacement set at the PnP Friday but didn't have time to install them yesterday. Car has been setting up for 6 mts. White Exterior Red MBTex interior in Good shape. No Rust Owner is now in an Assisted Care Fac. Gave the car to Daughter to do what she wanted. Had a 3 Grand price tag on it. Talked them down to 2 Grand. Drives good will need shocks in the near future. A/C (134a) needs belt but did blow cold air before Old belt broke while I was test driving. All the belts need replacement. Monday New Oil and filter change and belts then SO can drive to her heart content. Russ W. '83 240D 278k mi '83 240D 135k mi Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: did you all just go up again today? We went up to 2.39 for gas here and I heard earlier that they just went up to 2.49 in tulsa.
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
I filled my bike up yesterday and, for the first time ever, paid more
than $1 per litre for gasoline.
Tim
1982 300TD Moby
On 8/14/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yes, today. At one point today my station had diesel for $2.399 and a
> block away it was $2.499. Unfortunately I had a full tank and couldn't
> take advantage.
>
> On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > did you all just go up again today? We went up to 2.39 for gas here and
> > I heard earlier that they just went up to 2.49 in tulsa.
> >
> > OK Don wrote:
> >
> > > Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the
> > > prices have reversed.
> > > Buy the Diesel!
> > >
> > > On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > >
> > >>Hi All,
> > >>
> > >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
> > >>increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
> > >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
> > >>
> > >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
> > >>She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My
> > >>1st
> > >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
> > >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
> > >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
> > >>
> > >>So, I have to factor in:
> > >>-- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really
> > >> high
> > >>also)
> > >>-- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
> > >>-- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
> > >>-- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
> > >>-- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
> > >>-- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
> > >>
> > >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
> > >>reasonable 96-99 E300D
> > >>Thanks for your insight,
> > >>
> > >>Sincerely,
> > >>Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
> > >>A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
> > >>For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
> > >>Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
> > >>http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>___
> > >>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >>For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> > >>For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
> > >>
> > >>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
> > >>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > --
> > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
> > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
> > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
> > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
> >
> > ___
> > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
> >
> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
> > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
> >
>
>
> --
> If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
>
> ___
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>
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>
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
OMG, first Kaleb starts up mailing lists, now he's turning into a preacher! When's your first TV spot? Mac [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times. > > Paul Raheb wrote: > >> Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. >> TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal. >> OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. >> >> >> Paul >> Visalia, CA >> >> 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" >> 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" >> PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net >> >> >> >> >> >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + >>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 >>> >>> Message: 4 >>> Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 >>> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice >>> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; >>> reply-type=original >>> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the >>> increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and >>> comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy. >>> >>> Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute. >>> She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st >>> choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they >>> have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of >>> diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50. >>> >>> So, I have to factor in: >>> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high >>> also) >>> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles >>> -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine >>> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel >>> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. >>> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? >>> >>> What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a >>> reasonable 96-99 E300D >>> Thanks for your insight, >> >> >>
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
No, Kleb ... buy stock in or open your own GreaseCar franchise. On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times. > > Paul Raheb wrote: > > > Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. > > TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal. > > OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. > > > > > > Paul > > Visalia, CA > > > > 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" > > 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" > > PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > > > > > > > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > >> > >>Message: 4 > >>Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > >>From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > >>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > >>reply-type=original > >> > >>Hi All, > >> > >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the > >>increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and > >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy. > >> > >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute. > >>She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st > >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they > >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of > >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50. > >> > >>So, I have to factor in: > >> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high > >>also) > >> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles > >> -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine > >> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel > >> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > >> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > >> > >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a > >>reasonable 96-99 E300D > >>Thanks for your insight, > > > > > > > > ___ > > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > > > > > -- > Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK > 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, > 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, > 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 > Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- If we couldn't laugh we would all go insane.
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
Yes, today. At one point today my station had diesel for $2.399 and a
block away it was $2.499. Unfortunately I had a full tank and couldn't
take advantage.
On 8/13/05, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> did you all just go up again today? We went up to 2.39 for gas here and
> I heard earlier that they just went up to 2.49 in tulsa.
>
> OK Don wrote:
>
> > Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the
> > prices have reversed.
> > Buy the Diesel!
> >
> > On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> >>Hi All,
> >>
> >>Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
> >>increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
> >>comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
> >>
> >>Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
> >>She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st
> >>choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
> >>have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
> >>diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
> >>
> >>So, I have to factor in:
> >>-- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high
> >>also)
> >>-- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
> >>-- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
> >>-- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
> >>-- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
> >>-- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
> >>
> >>What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
> >>reasonable 96-99 E300D
> >>Thanks for your insight,
> >>
> >>Sincerely,
> >>Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
> >>A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
> >>For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
> >>Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
> >>http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
> >>
> >>
> >>___
> >>For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> >>For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
> >>
> >>To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
> >>http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>
> --
> Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK
> 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
> 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
> 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
> Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
>
> ___
> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
>
> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
>
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
did you all just go up again today? We went up to 2.39 for gas here and
I heard earlier that they just went up to 2.49 in tulsa.
OK Don wrote:
Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the
prices have reversed.
Buy the Diesel!
On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Hi All,
Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st
choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
So, I have to factor in:
-- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high
also)
-- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
-- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
-- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
-- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
-- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
reasonable 96-99 E300D
Thanks for your insight,
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
___
For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
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89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE,
85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D,
76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
holy crap. Oh well folks, get ready for the end times. Paul Raheb wrote: Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal. OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 Message: 4 Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; reply-type=original Hi All, Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy. Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute. She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50. So, I have to factor in: -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high also) -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a reasonable 96-99 E300D Thanks for your insight, ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
In my small Iowa town, regular gas and diesel were the same price
(2.399). Today diesel jumped a dime and regular gas jumped fifteen
cents. Gas and diesel were the same price for less than a week.
On 8/13/05, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the
> prices have reversed.
> Buy the Diesel!
>
> On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
> > increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
> > comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
> >
> > Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
> > She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st
> > choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
> > have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
> > diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
> >
> > So, I have to factor in:
> > -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high
> > also)
> > -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
> > -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
> > -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
> > -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
> > -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
> >
> > What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
> > reasonable 96-99 E300D
> > Thanks for your insight,
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
> > A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
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> >
> >
> > ___
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> >
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>
>
> --
> OK Don, KD5NRO
> Norman, OK
> '87 300SDL
> '81 240D
> '78 450SLC
>
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Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
Regular gas is $2.46 and Diesel is $2.38 today - looks to me that the
prices have reversed.
Buy the Diesel!
On 8/13/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
> increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
> comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
>
> Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
> She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st
> choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
> have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
> diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
>
> So, I have to factor in:
> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high
> also)
> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
> -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
>
> What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
> reasonable 96-99 E300D
> Thanks for your insight,
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
> A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
> For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
> Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
> http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
>
>
> ___
> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
>
> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
>
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OK Don, KD5NRO
Norman, OK
'87 300SDL
'81 240D
'78 450SLC
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Saturday's gas price is $2.659 regular, 2.799 diesel here on long island. Its going up fast. -Dan
[MBZ] Diesel vs. Gas
Last week I filled up with Diesel at $2.79. TODAY I *S.A.B.* WHEN I FILLED UP WITH DIESEL AT $3.15/gal. OTHER FREEWAY CLOSE LOCATIONS ARE CONVENIENCE PRICED AT $3.29 to $3.39/gal. Paul Visalia, CA 1985 300TD-T "Mommy Wagon" 1984 300D-T "Hot Rod" PaulRaheb(at)comcast.net > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 22:25:48 + > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 3, Issue 95 > > Message: 4 > Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:04:31 -0400 > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > Hi All, > > Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the > increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and > comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy. > > Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute. > She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st > choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they > have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of > diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50. > > So, I have to factor in: > -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high > also) > -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles > -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine > -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel > -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage. > -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten? > > What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a > reasonable 96-99 E300D > Thanks for your insight,
Re: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
Go buy a lower miles '95 E300D and call it good.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-MERCEDES-BENZE-CLASS-E300D_W0QQitemZ4567403506QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-MERCEDES-BENZ-E300-D-VERY-WELL-KEPT_W0QQitemZ4568003555QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/searchresults.jsp?advanced=&certified=&isp=y&search=y&lang=en&search_type=both&make=MB&model=E300D&start_year=1995&end_year=1995&min_price=&max_price=&distance=0&address=46368&x=73&y=9
http://cars.com/go/search/fs_search_results.jsp?tracktype=usedcc&searchType=22&cid=&dlid=&dgid=&amid=&cname=&zc=46368&makeid=31&modelid=&pageNumber=0&numResultsPerPage=1500&largeNumResultsPerPage=0&sortorder=descending&sortfield=PRICE+descending&certifiedOnly=false&criteria=K-deisel%2C+diesel%2C+e300%2C+e300d%7CE-ANY%7CM-_31_%7CH-%7CN-N%7CR-1%7CI-1%7CP-PRICE+descending%7CQ-descending%7CY-_1995_%7CX-popular%7CZ-46368&aff=national&aff=national
My 2¢
Rick Knoble
1985 300 CD
- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2005 2:04 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
> Hi All,
>
> Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
> increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
> comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
>
> Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
> She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My
1st
> choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
> have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
> diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
>
> So, I have to factor in:
> -- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really
high
> also)
> -- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
> -- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
> -- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
> -- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
> -- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
>
> What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
> reasonable 96-99 E300D
> Thanks for your insight,
>
> Sincerely,
> Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
> A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
> For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
> Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
> http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
>
>
> ___
> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> For new parts see www.buymbparts.com
> For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com
>
> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:
> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
>
[MBZ] Diesel Vs Gas Choice
Hi All,
Normally, this would be a no-brainer - I'd buy the diesel - but with the
increase in diesel fuel and the price differential between E300Ds and
comparable E320s, I'm having trouble seeing the best car to buy.
Here's the deal: my wife has a 4 day/week, 100 mile round trip commute.
She wants something safe, comfortable and economical for the drive. My 1st
choice is a 96-99 E300D but they're pretty scarce and when I find one they
have a ~ $5000 premium over a comparable gas E320. Also, the price of
diesel keeps going up and last I checked was around $2.40 - $2.50.
So, I have to factor in:
-- the rising cost of diesel fuel (of course, gas is getting really high
also)
-- the price premium for Gas Vs. Diesel vehicles
-- the expected higher maintanence costs for the Gas engine
-- the longer lifespan & reduced maint of a diesel
-- most 96-99 E300Ds are high mileage.
-- ?? Anything else I've forgotten?
What do ya'll think??? Should I consider a E320 or keep looking for a
reasonable 96-99 E300D
Thanks for your insight,
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 78 240D)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net
For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil
Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs
http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm For my Paint Job Info
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 6/21/2005 12:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: properly maintained Mercedes gassers >last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels That's the best joke I've seen on line in years! Depends on what you mean by "last," I suppose. If "lasting" includes starting in the winter without doing a ring job, I could see it...a gasoline engine can lose a lot more compression before it becomes unstartable.
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
In a message dated 6/21/2005 12:00:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: properly maintained Mercedes gassers >last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels That's the best joke I've seen on line in years! John K.B. (still driving a 190Dc Finback which my parents bought when I was in high school)
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
Roger Conlon wrote: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales Say it aint so! IT AIN'T. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
Re: [MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
Them's fightin' words! On 6/21/05, Roger Conlon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > >I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers > >last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. > > > > > >Thanks, > >Tom Hargrave > >256-656-1924 > >http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales > > Say it aint so! > > _ > Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! > http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ > > > ___ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >
[MBZ] Diesel vs Gas
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" I'll let you in on a little secret - properly maintained Mercedes gassers last longer than properly maintained Mercedes diesels. Thanks, Tom Hargrave 256-656-1924 http://stores.ebay.com/Tom-Hargrave-Sales Say it aint so! _ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/
