[MBZ] W123 Beater Review
A web site that describes the pros and cons of old "beater" cars takes on the MBZ 123: http://www.beaterreview.com/botw/BeaterReview_botw_18.htm ___ 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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Not bad, aside from the nonsense about "expensive parts" --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A web site that describes the pros and cons of old "beater" cars > takes on the MBZ 123: > > http://www.beaterreview.com/botw/BeaterReview_botw_18.htm > ___ 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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Those guys are on crack. If I knew where I could find a GTI 16V for $1K I'd buy a cargo container full and resell them for five times that. On 7/10/07, Zach <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Not bad, aside from the nonsense about "expensive parts" > > > > --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > A web site that describes the pros and cons of old "beater" cars > > takes on the MBZ 123: > > > > http://www.beaterreview.com/botw/BeaterReview_botw_18.htm > > > > ___ > 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
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On Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:31:47 -0400 Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > A web site that describes the pros and cons of old "beater" cars > takes on the MBZ 123: > > http://www.beaterreview.com/botw/BeaterReview_botw_18.htm The bottom video was taken at Morro Rock at Morro Bay, California, on the coast from San Luis Obispo (we used to live a few miles south of there). Craig ___ 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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S, if people think that Mercs are expensive to fix and maintain then resale values will remain sensiblehopefully. - Original Message - From: "Zach" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 6:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review > > Not bad, aside from the nonsense about "expensive parts" > > > > --- Mitch Haley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Too late. There's a beater 240D on Craigs list here (Austin, TX) this morning for $5000. I couldn't give away a 1984 300D in about the same shape for $1500 several years ago. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 On 7/10/07, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > S, if people think that Mercs are expensive to fix and maintain then > resale values will remain sensiblehopefully. ___ 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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a beater 240D on Craigs list here (Austin, TX) this morning for $5000. I couldn't give away a 1984 300D in about the same shape for $1500 several years ago. No kidding! I can't believe the number of Mercedes diesels around here that are priced around 4K that need AC recharging (probably need more than that), non-functioning power windows, even imperfect paint. 240D's around here have been affected by the biodiesel craze, so if it runs at all and can run on bioD, it's worth at least $3K. If it's a W126 you're after, those can still be acquired rather cheaply, anywhere from a $1000 running beater to $3500 for a reasonably good example. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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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I dont know why the 126's go cheaper than the 123's of the same years (diesels that is). --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Kevin Kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 2:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review >a beater 240D on Craigs list here (Austin, TX) this > morning for $5000. I couldn't give away a 1984 300D in about the same > shape for $1500 several years ago. > > No kidding! I can't believe the number of Mercedes diesels around here > that > are priced around 4K that need AC recharging (probably need more than > that), > non-functioning power windows, even imperfect paint. 240D's around here > have been affected by the biodiesel craze, so if it runs at all and can > run > on bioD, it's worth at least $3K. If it's a W126 you're after, those can > still be acquired rather cheaply, anywhere from a $1000 running beater to > $3500 for a reasonably good example. > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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
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dont know why the 126's go cheaper than the 123's of the same years (diesels that is). My guess is that it's the size of the W126's that makes them less appealing. Perhaps, they're looked down upon for being the older person's car rather than the much more hip 240D. I really like the quieter W126. Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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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--- Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > rather than the much more hip 240D. *snicker* ___ 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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On 7/11/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >dont know why the 126's go cheaper than the 123's of the same years > >(diesels that is). > > My guess is that it's the size of the W126's that makes them less appealing. > Perhaps, they're looked down upon for being the older person's car rather > than the much more hip 240D. I really like the quieter W126. > Yeah, that's my guess too. To the general public, the 123 has a funky, retro, practical feel to it, like a Volvo 240. But the 126 is bigger than it needs to be, and its design (like that of the 124 and 201) is too modern to be hip---it smacks of conspicuous consumption. Also, as a general rule, to normal people (not gearheads), cars from the '70s are old enough to be thought of as classics, while most '80s cars are just worn-out junk. Alex Chamberlain ___ 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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Yea, I guess the 126 does still have a modern look to it where as the 123 is more classic now. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 PP Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Alex Chamberlain" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 3:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review > On 7/11/07, Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >dont know why the 126's go cheaper than the 123's of the same years >> >(diesels that is). >> >> My guess is that it's the size of the W126's that makes them less >> appealing. >> Perhaps, they're looked down upon for being the older person's car rather >> than the much more hip 240D. I really like the quieter W126. >> > > Yeah, that's my guess too. To the general public, the 123 has a > funky, retro, practical feel to it, like a Volvo 240. But the 126 is > bigger than it needs to be, and its design (like that of the 124 and > 201) is too modern to be hip---it smacks of conspicuous consumption. > Also, as a general rule, to normal people (not gearheads), cars from > the '70s are old enough to be thought of as classics, while most '80s > cars are just worn-out junk. > > Alex Chamberlain > > ___ > 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
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kevin wrote<> Now, I've heard it all! LOL! Man! with prices like that I may put my 78 240D in the market! ;-) Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs Porsche Road Test http://members.rennlist.com/roadtest/ . - Original Message - From: "Kevin Kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2007 4:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review > dont know why the 126's go cheaper than the 123's of the same years > (diesels that is). > > My guess is that it's the size of the W126's that makes them less > appealing. > Perhaps, they're looked down upon for being the older person's car rather > than the much more hip 240D. I really like the quieter W126. > > Kevin in Portland, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > 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 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.10.2/894 - Release Date: 7/10/2007 > 5:44 PM > > ___ 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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On 7/11/07, LarryT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > kevin wrote<> > > Now, I've heard it all! LOL! > Man! with prices like that I may put my 78 240D in the market! > ;-) > It's true, though. I don't think you fellows in the rest of the country understand quite how crazy the Mercedes diesel market is here in the Pacific Northwest. A few factors in combination---the discovery of biofuels by the granola culture (no offense intended as I'm kind of one myself), the old-car culture that already had a solid presence (thanks to our mild climate and unsalted roads), and the fact that there have always been more furrin than domestic cars on the West Coast---have created a perfect storm for 123 desirability. It's like the tulip mania in 17th-century Holland. Sell your 240D here while you can and retire on the proceeds! The upside, of course, is that for every boom there's a bust. In a couple of years when a wide selection of new cars designed to run on ULSD are on the market, all the flower children will be trading their 300Ds for diesel Accords, and the former will be available dirt cheap. Sadly, I suspect many of them will be in dire condition and need a lot of TLC. Judging by the number of 123 wagons I see dragging ass around town with blown SLS systems, many of the bio-crazy purchasers of Benzes are out of their depth, with neither the will nor the cash to take proper care of an old car. Alex Chamberlain ___ 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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Heresy I understand, but a stable of one W123 is sufficient. Two if you need a backup. Ten if you find wagons. Now, to work on getting that Volvo 240 so I look even more like a liberal arts professor. Might even have to take up the pipe again -- ah, the aroma of Captain Black ... ! Joking aside, this beater article has inspired me to attack the few places of surface rust on my W123, rather than letting them wait until the fall. On 7/11/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Unless you get a 123 wagon from a list member at a really good price. > > - -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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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Unless you get a 123 wagon from a list member at a really good price. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (271,xxx mi) needs head '83 300SD (246,645 mi) SOLD! '82 300CD (166 kmi) getting front end rebuild '82 300D (74 kmi) getting '85 donor engine-SOLD! '85 300D (280,176) parts car-sans engine Quoting "Kaleb C. Striplin, work" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I dont know why the 126's go cheaper than the 123's of the same years > (diesels that is). > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 PP Supervisor > ___ 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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Heresy indeed! A stable of only ONE MB is not nearly acceptable! And to think I was considering trading my 240D locally - I need to get it to the PNW and sell it --- On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Heresy I understand, but a stable of one W123 is sufficient. Two if you need > a backup. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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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many of the bio-crazy purchasers of Benzes are out of their depth, with neither the will nor the cash to take proper care of an old car. There was a gray 300SD bouncing and clattering away at a red light here in downtown Portland the other day. My first thought was "Let me work on that thing!!" Some Diesel purge and an Italian Tune-up would be good, and if that didn't do it, $400 for rebuilt injectors plus recalibration along with a valve adjustment would have done a world of difference. Man, I can't wait until I have a garage again! Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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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Yea, I guess the 126 does still have a modern look to it where as the 123 is more classic now. I would be more interested in a W115 (either a '76 300D or a '72 220D) to accompany the 300SD. I'll be on the lookout for one in September when I've got some money saved up. Most tend to be in beater condition even for over $1K as a '72 220D came up for sale on the local Craigslist for $1700. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/370755576.html Uh, NO! Kevin in Portland, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ 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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Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: Wife's Buick Regal, her car and what she likes. Frigid AC (her basic requirement). Daughter's Chevy Cavalier, bought and paid for out of her checkbook -- she loves it. My '77 W123 (my baby) My '82 VW Quantum diesel, a true beater but 50 mpg, my "fun car." My '72 Honda motorcycle. One moped. Seven bicycles. Now, why would I want another vehicle on my insurance policy, even if it is a W123? On 7/11/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Heresy indeed! A stable of only ONE MB is not nearly acceptable! > > And to think I was considering trading my 240D locally - I need to get > it to the PNW and sell it --- > > On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Heresy I understand, but a stable of one W123 is sufficient. Two if you > need > > a backup. > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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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Those are not sufficient excuses! Three drivers, NO garage, 4 MBs, 5 or 6 bicycles and one van --- I came to my senses (and acknowledged mortality) and sold both BWM bikes. Almost forgot the two boats. On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. > > With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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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How about this: I work for a non-profit ... in human services. Any history with their pay structures? :-) On 7/11/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Those are not sufficient excuses! Three drivers, NO garage, 4 MBs, 5 > or 6 bicycles and one van --- I came to my senses (and acknowledged > mortality) and sold both BWM bikes. > Almost forgot the two boats. > > On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. > > > > With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." > -Benjamin Disraeli > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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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Ok boys, 3 drivers, NO garage OR flat concrete to work on, 5 123's (3 D, CD, & TD) , 300SDL, and the BioBeast. On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:28:10 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Those are not sufficient excuses! Three drivers, NO garage, 4 MBs, 5 > or 6 bicycles and one van --- I came to my senses (and acknowledged > mortality) and sold both BWM bikes. > Almost forgot the two boats. > > On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. >> >> With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: >> > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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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Luther: Get back to me when you cross the threshold of Age 30, a wife and a couple of kids (in college). Don On 7/11/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ok boys, 3 drivers, NO garage OR flat concrete to work on, 5 123's (3 D, > CD, & TD) , 300SDL, and the BioBeast. > > > On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:28:10 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Those are not sufficient excuses! Three drivers, NO garage, 4 MBs, 5 > > or 6 bicycles and one van --- I came to my senses (and acknowledged > > mortality) and sold both BWM bikes. > > Almost forgot the two boats. > > > > On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. > >> > >> With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: > >> > > > > > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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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You might not be here then. :D Luther On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:38:02 -0500, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Luther: > > Get back to me when you cross the threshold of Age 30, a wife and a couple > of kids (in college). > > Don > > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ 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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Perhaps. On 7/11/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > You might not be here then. :D > > Luther > > On Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:38:02 -0500, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > > Luther: > > > > Get back to me when you cross the threshold of Age 30, a wife and a > couple > > of kids (in college). > > > > Don > > > > > > > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > ___ > 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 > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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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Yup - I do the same --- On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > How about this: I work for a non-profit ... in human services. > > Any history with their pay structures? :-) > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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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Come to think of it, you do. I am management. Want to join me in the food stamp line? On 7/11/07, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Yup - I do the same --- > > -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org ___ 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] W123 Beater Review
My kids alternated between free and reduced lunches -- BTDT. On 7/11/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Come to think of it, you do. I am management. Want to join me in the food > stamp line? > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics." -Benjamin Disraeli '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ 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] W123 Beater Review
Nicely encapsulated, Alex. Even NEW VW diesels are suffering from the craze. Such a disprepancy between the price of the gasser and the diesel. We took a hit buying our high mileage 190D at 4300 bucks. Your mention of a diesel accord struck me. Love it. I tell you, we are in diesel territory here on Bainbridge Island, WA. You can pretty much assume that when you see a set of VW headlights (even beetle) that you will soon hear the accompanying mild klatta. And often with the required biodiesel sticker. And there are so many 123s that we don't even nod at eachother as we pass. BUT, I, so far have the only 190 diesel that I have seen here. A fair amount of 190Es though. Brian Alex wrote: It's true, though. I don't think you fellows in the rest of the country understand quite how crazy the Mercedes diesel market is here in the Pacific Northwest. A few factors in combination---the discovery of biofuels by the granola culture (no offense intended as I'm kind of one myself), the old-car culture that already had a solid presence (thanks to our mild climate and unsalted roads), and the fact that there have always been more furrin than domestic cars on the West Coast---have created a perfect storm for 123 desirability. It's like the tulip mania in 17th-century Holland. Sell your 240D here while you can and retire on the proceeds! The upside, of course, is that for every boom there's a bust. In a couple of years when a wide selection of new cars designed to run on ULSD are on the market, all the flower children will be trading their 300Ds for diesel Accords, and the former will be available dirt cheap. Sadly, I suspect many of them will be in dire condition and need a lot of TLC. Judging by the number of 123 wagons I see dragging ass around town with blown SLS systems, many of the bio-crazy purchasers of Benzes are out of their depth, with neither the will nor the cash to take proper care of an old car. ___ 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] W123 Beater Review
On 12/07/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ok boys, 3 drivers, NO garage OR flat concrete to work on, 5 123's (3 D, > CD, & TD) , 300SDL, and the BioBeast. > "We used to DREAM of living in a corridor!" Jeff Zedic ___ 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] W123 Beater Review
Man I'd like to find a diesel Quantum some day. I know where theres a diesel Dasher (which I think is basically the same car) but its been sitting for at least 10 years and the son of the lady who owns it totalled my parents cars a few years ago so we're not really on speaking terms. -Curt Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:25:30 -0500 From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: Wife's Buick Regal, her car and what she likes. Frigid AC (her basic requirement). Daughter's Chevy Cavalier, bought and paid for out of her checkbook -- she loves it. My '77 W123 (my baby) My '82 VW Quantum diesel, a true beater but 50 mpg, my "fun car." My '72 Honda motorcycle. One moped. Seven bicycles. Now, why would I want another vehicle on my insurance policy, even if it is a W123? - Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. ___ 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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Corridor Bloody luxury, we used to live in a shoebox in the middle of the road. I'd give me right leg to be able to live in a corridor. - Original Message - From: "Jeff Zedic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review > On 12/07/07, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Ok boys, 3 drivers, NO garage OR flat concrete to work on, 5 123's (3 D, >> CD, & TD) , 300SDL, and the BioBeast. >> > > > "We used to DREAM of living in a corridor!" > > Jeff Zedic ___ 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] W123 Beater Review
So why don't you have it? Wouldn't that mean you just steal it? Levi On 7/12/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Man I'd like to find a diesel Quantum some day. > I know where theres a diesel Dasher (which I think is basically the same > car) but its been sitting for at least 10 years and the son of the lady who > owns it totalled my parents cars a few years ago so we're not really on > speaking terms. > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:25:30 -0500 > From: "Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Point taken. Allow me to rephrase. > > With a three car garage and three drivers, I have: > > Wife's Buick Regal, her car and what she likes. Frigid AC (her basic > requirement). > Daughter's Chevy Cavalier, bought and paid for out of her checkbook -- > she > loves it. > My '77 W123 (my baby) > My '82 VW Quantum diesel, a true beater but 50 mpg, my "fun car." > My '72 Honda motorcycle. > One moped. > Seven bicycles. > > Now, why would I want another vehicle on my insurance policy, even if > it is > a W123? > > > - > Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. > Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games. > ___ > 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
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Assuming its still there (I haven't actually laid eyes on it in like 12 years) I dunno what kind of shape it'd be in. The owner was the theater director when I was in highschool. It wasn't until I left that I realized what a controlling nutjob she really was... So other than the possibility of getting a probably destroyed car I don't particularly want to see her.. -Curt Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 10:00:49 -0400 From: "Levi Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123 Beater Review To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed So why don't you have it? Wouldn't that mean you just steal it? Levi On 7/12/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Man I'd like to find a diesel Quantum some day. > I know where theres a diesel Dasher (which I think is basically the same > car) but its been sitting for at least 10 years and the son of the lady who > owns it totalled my parents cars a few years ago so we're not really on > speaking terms. > > -Curt - Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel. ___ 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
