Re: [MBZ] The Quest
>> The Euro 280E goes alright, the 230E struggles a bit.
>> I don't know that they ever fuel injected the 250, perhaps with D jet.
>
> Emphasis on "Euro." American-spec 114 gassers are notoriously
> crippled with
> emissions equipment.
My carbureted (Zenith) M130-equipped 250C ('72) convertible goes
pretty well. (Or did, back when the carbs were working right.)
A bit thirsty, though. It's a beauty with the top off.
-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] The Quest
On Jan 8, 2008 2:17 PM, Hendrik & Fay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Euro 280E goes alright, the 230E struggles a bit. > I don't know that they ever fuel injected the 250, perhaps with D jet. > Emphasis on "Euro." American-spec 114 gassers are notoriously crippled with emissions equipment. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The Quest
The Euro 280E goes alright, the 230E struggles a bit. I don't know that they ever fuel injected the 250, perhaps with D jet. Hendrik Alex Chamberlain wrote: >> >> What about the 250C/280C[E]? (114) Tres cute. >> >> > > But slow and thirsty (if FI), or thirsty and cranky (if carbed). > > I find it ironic and a little sad that the 124 is dismissed as "too generic" > by the lady in question and so many others. It was such a distinctive shape > in 1985. The only reason it looks like every other '90s car now is that > every other carmaker took styling cues from it. Same for the 201---anyone > remember the first Mazda Protege? And the Audi 5000---another great '80s > design diminished by Ford's crude aping of it with the first Taurus. > > Alex Chamberlain > '87 300D Turbo et al. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The Quest
On Jan 8, 2008 7:49 AM, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > So to reiterate, the criteria are: > > • old and "cute:" square classic shape, hubcaps painted body color. > > * Not too big--123 sized. 126s are too big > > *Not too small--201s are too small > > * Not too new--124s look "too generic" > > * Gasser > > What about the 250C/280C[E]? (114) Tres cute. > But slow and thirsty (if FI), or thirsty and cranky (if carbed). I find it ironic and a little sad that the 124 is dismissed as "too generic" by the lady in question and so many others. It was such a distinctive shape in 1985. The only reason it looks like every other '90s car now is that every other carmaker took styling cues from it. Same for the 201---anyone remember the first Mazda Protege? And the Audi 5000---another great '80s design diminished by Ford's crude aping of it with the first Taurus. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The Quest
> So to reiterate, the criteria are: > • old and "cute:" square classic shape, hubcaps painted body color. > * Not too big--123 sized. 126s are too big > *Not too small--201s are too small > * Not too new--124s look "too generic" > * Gasser What about the 250C/280C[E]? (114) Tres cute. -- 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
