Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
I wonder how the 2007 models will fare, in looking at an R and B class they had like a foot of space (almost) between the rad/etc and the engine. I was told this was to meet new USA transport standards for pedestrian safety, ie if you hit someone on the road there is crush space to prevent some degree of injury. However in looking at that I wonder what a deer would do and how much then would need to be replaced if the whole front of the car is made to fold up under impact. On 2-Aug-06, at 5:29 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Mike Canfield wrote: My friends wife just hit a deer in her new Beetle. Held up VERY well. 30MPH= a dent in the front of the hood and a broken headlight adjuster. No other damage at all. John 1983 300TDt 368k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1990's 300TDt 172k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac) 1993 500SEL 180k Kilometers (mobil 1 Delvac)
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Back in the 60s or 70s one of my mother's friends hit a mule with her old Beetle one night on the way home from work (nurse, 3-11 shift). The mule rolled over the top of the car, got up, shook its head, and wandered off. The car was generally undamaged. The mule probably needed something more substantial to provide it a clue. --R Mike Canfield wrote: My friends wife just hit a deer in her new Beetle. Held up VERY well. 30MPH= a dent in the front of the hood and a broken headlight adjuster. No other damage at all. We were all very surprised. Mike
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
only cause you'd be DEAD! LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I could crash my motorcycle sans-helmet and hit the pavement face first -- > and would come out of it still looking better than you do! > > On 8/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
That is essentially what I am doing with my 76 300D. I switched to storage insurance as of October 31 last fall and let it sit in my garage until spring. I did not disconnect the battery. I did put one of those little trickle chargers on it. It is one that is smart enough not to charge the battery if it does not need to be charged. I also changed the oil before I put it up for the winter. I made sure the tires were at full pressure. I put a car cover on it. I filled the tank with fuel as well. Can't recall doing anything else. It wintered fine and started up this spring like I had run it the day before. No issues developed over the winter. I plan to do the same thing this fall. I also stored an old Chevy pickup in the garage out at the lake last winter. With it, I was not quite as concerned. I did change the oil but I did not fill the fuel tank. I did pour in some fuel stabilizer as it is gasoline rather than diesel. The other thing that I did with it, was to jack it up and put jackstands under it so that the tires were off of the concrete. That was mainly because there is sometimes some minor flooding into the garage in the spring when the snow melts and I didn't want it sitting in the water or ice when that happened. It was ok over winter as well except that the torque converter appears to have drained down and it leaked a good sized puddle of AT fluid on the floor. If I store it there again this year, I am going to put some cardboard or something under it in an effort to soak the oil and not have to clean the concrete. The only other thing that I suggest, is that you look for something else for a winter driver. I have had a couple of 4 wheel drive vehicles now and swear I will not do winter without one. My first was a 95 Toyota 4Runner (which my younger son is still driving) and my second is a 98 F150 reg cab shortbox with a 4.2 V6 and a manual 5 speed. I am looking for a F150 Supercrew as it would be nice to have more people room. May sell the 4Runner and let Tom have the Ford. Got to love 4 wheel drive in snow, slush etc. Randy Orig message Subject: [MBZ] on babying my 240D Daughter has her '89 Pontiac Sunbird up for sale ( http://don.homelinux.net/megan/kurtie/index.html). I drove it to work today so I could park it in a high traffic area with the "For Sale" sign there for everyone to see. I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an outside air temp of 95F. Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. What are the implications of driving a diesel only on weekends (or maybe once every few weekends for 100 mile road trips), and not at all during the winter? If I put it into winter storage, what should I do other than to disconnect the battery and throw a cover over it? It rips my heart out each spring to see how much new rust has formed over the winter. I'd like to delay the inevitable for as long as possible. Thoughts? D.
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
ouch LT Don wrote: I could crash my motorcycle sans-helmet and hit the pavement face first -- and would come out of it still looking better than you do! On 8/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Uh, he'd look like me then too.. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
I could crash my motorcycle sans-helmet and hit the pavement face first -- and would come out of it still looking better than you do! On 8/2/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Uh, he'd look like me then too.. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. BIODIESEL -- no oil war required. 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Uh, he'd look like me then too.. Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > > It probably would take a toll on his hair and rip the earring out. > > OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > > > I don't think he could handle the G's. > > > > On 8/1/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > like a TURBO! > > > > > > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
It probably would take a toll on his hair and rip the earring out. OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> said: > I don't think he could handle the G's. > > On 8/1/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > like a TURBO! > > > > -- > OK Don, KD5NRO > Norman, OK > "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've > exhausted all the alternatives." > Sir Winston Churchill > '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (235kmi WVO/diesel mix) '82 300CD (160kmi) '82 300D (74kmi needs block or engine)
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
I don't think he could handle the G's. On 8/1/06, Luther Gulseth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: like a TURBO! -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Mike Canfield wrote: > > My friends wife just hit a deer in her new Beetle. Held up VERY well. > 30MPH= a dent in the front of the hood and a broken headlight adjuster. No > other damage at all. > I took a deer right between the headlights in a Plymouth Horizon at 70mph. Wrapped the radiator around the engine and the hood was up against the windscreen. I had to buy a used grill, radiator and hood hinges and a new distributor cap to repair it, and the hood is still slightly warped. Probably cost me $80 to repair the car. My dad took a deer out at 35mph in his old Dakota, had to replace the fog lights. Mitch.
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
My friends wife just hit a deer in her new Beetle. Held up VERY well. 30MPH= a dent in the front of the hood and a broken headlight adjuster. No other damage at all. We were all very surprised. Mike - Original Message - From: "David Brodbeck" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2006 12:05 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D Zeitgeist wrote: I seem to remember that the New Beetle crash-tested quite well...surprisingly so. Five star frontal rating, as I recall. It's not so surprising when you look at how deep the dashboard is. The front seats are practically in the middle of the 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] on babying my 240D
rumor has it that Kaleb wrote: > yes, thats my opinion. > > OK Don wrote: > > > Sick - absolutely sick. > > > > You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more > > rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get > > your self a clean one to baby. > > > > On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > >>I cant believe what you just said. > >> > >>LT Don wrote: > >on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car > >from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way > >commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is > >NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the > >Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. That's easy for you OK folks to say - but road salt is a different issue once you get 600 miles further north. But I still can't believe LT Don would come out and post that on this list! -- Philip, drive a beater
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
David typed: "The A-pillars seemed to really intrude on my vision." It did take some getting used to. There were several time cars were obscured perfectly by the pillar. Blind spot on the right side was larger than normal as well, I thought. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Bob Rentfro wrote: > David noticed: > > " It's not so surprising when you > look at how deep the dashboard is." > > It's ironic considering that in Bugs back in the day you could stick out a > finger > and touch the windshield while gripping the steering wheel in the 12 o'clock > position. Yeah, and in a Bus you could touch the back of the headlight bucket with your toe. > These days you can either recarpet your whole home or get a dash mat for > your Bug...requires about the same amount of carpet. I didn't like it when I sat in one. I felt like I was driving from the back seat. The A-pillars seemed to really intrude on my vision.
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
David noticed: " It's not so surprising when you look at how deep the dashboard is." It's ironic considering that in Bugs back in the day you could stick out a finger and touch the windshield while gripping the steering wheel in the 12 o'clock position. These days you can either recarpet your whole home or get a dash mat for your Bug...requires about the same amount of carpet. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Zeitgeist wrote: > I seem to remember that the New Beetle crash-tested quite > well...surprisingly so. Five star frontal rating, as I recall. It's not so surprising when you look at how deep the dashboard is. The front seats are practically in the middle of the car.
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
I seem to remember that the New Beetle crash-tested quite well...surprisingly so. I'd give the nod to the VW in this instance. A 123 has a quaint and substantial feel and charm to it, but I find them hard to spend any time in these days. The ponderous handling and lousy fuel mileage just don't make them suitable to daily driving in the 21st century. YMMV Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (217k) '84 300D (215k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K) http://users.zhonka.net/zeitgeist/Misc/IMG_0171.JPG
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Lease was up and I tried to get Chase to get the purchase paperwork together starting in May. They screwed up the paperwork five times. Then, two weeks ago as I was waiting again on paperwork to be overnighted to me, Chase called me and said my account was in collections and they wondered where the car was because they came by to repo it but, thank God, it was in the garage. I tripped off and told them to stuff their paperwork and I was taking the car back instantly to the dealer. I don't need to put up with their crap...I can get a car where ever I want to. Bob Rentfro - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D OK, so what happened to the bug? Bob Rentfro wrote: Although salt never is an issue here, I had some of those same thoughts when I drove the TDI Beetle some this summer; Thinking how nice dependable AC was...diggin' the 46mpg back and forth to the old nuke plant...not being the last guy to leave a traffic light. It would have been easy to justify driving the TDI given my daily commute and even though it was a neat little diesel, it just doesn't have the character the 300D does. It isn't as fun to drive as the 300D is. And, I doubt it is as safe as the 300D is. Now that the TDI is in the history books, my decision on what to drive is easy. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an outside air temp of 95F. Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net ___ 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] on babying my 240D
like a TURBO! On Tue, 01 Aug 2006 21:14:46 -0500, OK Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: > I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very > fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" > frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an > outside air temp of 95F. > > Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the > roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it > for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I > understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of > my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. > -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
OK, so what happened to the bug? Bob Rentfro wrote: Although salt never is an issue here, I had some of those same thoughts when I drove the TDI Beetle some this summer; Thinking how nice dependable AC was...diggin' the 46mpg back and forth to the old nuke plant...not being the last guy to leave a traffic light. It would have been easy to justify driving the TDI given my daily commute and even though it was a neat little diesel, it just doesn't have the character the 300D does. It isn't as fun to drive as the 300D is. And, I doubt it is as safe as the 300D is. Now that the TDI is in the history books, my decision on what to drive is easy. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an outside air temp of 95F. Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Although salt never is an issue here, I had some of those same thoughts when I drove the TDI Beetle some this summer; Thinking how nice dependable AC was...diggin' the 46mpg back and forth to the old nuke plant...not being the last guy to leave a traffic light. It would have been easy to justify driving the TDI given my daily commute and even though it was a neat little diesel, it just doesn't have the character the 300D does. It isn't as fun to drive as the 300D is. And, I doubt it is as safe as the 300D is. Now that the TDI is in the history books, my decision on what to drive is easy. Bob Rentfro '77 300D 157K '87 Acura Legend 177K Still waiting on '72 350SL 78K Litchfield Park, AZ - Original Message - From: "OK Don" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 7:14 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: > I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. > Very > fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my > 6'4" > frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with > an > outside air temp of 95F. > > Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the > roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and > use it > for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I > understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all > of > my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with > salt. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '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] on babying my 240D
What are the implications of driving a diesel only on weekends (or maybe once every few weekends for 100 mile road trips), and not at all during the winter? If I put it into winter storage, what should I do other than to disconnect the battery and throw a cover over it? It won't hurt it, your proposed regimen will be good. Do something about mice, though. Box of D-CON in the footwell? -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
yes, thats my opinion. OK Don wrote: Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an outside air temp of 95F. Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
Sick - absolutely sick. You've already done the damage to the 240D if you're seeing more rust each year. Continue to use it for the winter beater, and get your self a clean one to baby. On 8/1/06, Kaleb C. Striplin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: > I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very > fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" > frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an > outside air temp of 95F. > > Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the > roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it > for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I > understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of > my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. > -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK "The Americans will always do the right thing... after they've exhausted all the alternatives." Sir Winston Churchill '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager
Re: [MBZ] on babying my 240D
I cant believe what you just said. LT Don wrote: Daughter has her '89 Pontiac Sunbird up for sale ( http://don.homelinux.net/megan/kurtie/index.html). I drove it to work today so I could park it in a high traffic area with the "For Sale" sign there for everyone to see. I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an outside air temp of 95F. Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. What are the implications of driving a diesel only on weekends (or maybe once every few weekends for 100 mile road trips), and not at all during the winter? If I put it into winter storage, what should I do other than to disconnect the battery and throw a cover over it? It rips my heart out each spring to see how much new rust has formed over the winter. I'd like to delay the inevitable for as long as possible. Thoughts? D. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 87 420SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 190D 2.2, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 73 280SEL 4.5, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
[MBZ] on babying my 240D
Daughter has her '89 Pontiac Sunbird up for sale ( http://don.homelinux.net/megan/kurtie/index.html). I drove it to work today so I could park it in a high traffic area with the "For Sale" sign there for everyone to see. I've not driven this car much, but almost fell in love with it today. Very fuel efficient (30 mpg combined), peppy, and surprisingly roomy for my 6'4" frame. The AC is ice cold, so much so that I had to turn it down with an outside air temp of 95F. Since I hate to drive my 240D around when they are putting salt on the roads, I am wondering if I shouldn't just buy this car from Megan and use it for two purposes: (1) my one-mile each way commute to work, which if I understand what Marshall tells me is NOT good for a diesel, and (2) all of my winter driving, when the Iowa DOT is keeping the roads open with salt. What are the implications of driving a diesel only on weekends (or maybe once every few weekends for 100 mile road trips), and not at all during the winter? If I put it into winter storage, what should I do other than to disconnect the battery and throw a cover over it? It rips my heart out each spring to see how much new rust has formed over the winter. I'd like to delay the inevitable for as long as possible. Thoughts? D. -- Proudly marching to the beat of a different kettle of fish. BIODIESEL -- no oil war required. 1977 240D 1983 VW Quantum turbo diesel 5-speed 1972 Honda CB-500K motorcycle
