[Biofuel] Re: New member introduction
Your other choice is an old school MB but since some of them barely break 30 mpg and are glacially slow, I might just get a newer Ford Focus gasser that gets 35 mpg. 30 mpg for a very heavy, very safe/solid 4-dr sedan running on any form of Bio-diesel is one hell of a lot preferable to ANY 'gasser' @ 35 mpg. I was always impressed with the 30+ miles/gallon my 1980 300D gave me. In addition this 59 yr old life-long car-freak will state without hesitation, that the 300D was THE best car I've ever driven. The best handling, the safest, the most road-worthy by far. I'm not a reluctant or slow driver. I was warned I'd not be satisfied with the Mercedes because it would be slow. I never was!! I pushed the (#*%%*^$ out of that car and was always happy with the performance. It's a heavy, well-made diesel torgue-monster - it can take it. In addition, mine wasn't even the turbo-diesel! I'm now looking for another - the best I can find to replace my newer gas Mercedes. These babies are not only a smart buy for bio-fuel folk, but they are nothing less than the best cars on the road! (o.k. I have a bias). Also, they imported some MB diesels in the mid-late nineties. Again... great cars! Doug Smith P.S. By the way, the Mitsubishi Coup that slammed into me from behind and drove me totally through a major intersection... was destroyed all the way up to the windshield. My 300D was totally unscathed! The only sign of being hit was a few pieces of glass embedded in the hard rubber on the back bumper! Can a Focus take that? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Re: New member introduction
Just one question - have you ever tried out a Peugeot 505? That is hands down the best car I've ever driven. I've driven a 300SD (tho not very far) and while it was nice, I still prefer my 505. It just sucks that it's so expensive to repair! I know of at least a few other car freaks who have driven just about everything out there and also choose the 505. Not that that is conclusive at all, of course! Erik On Mon, 14 Feb 2005 22:17:10 -0800, Doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday, February 14, 2005, at 11:38 AM, jh wrote: Your other choice is an old school MB but since some of them barely break 30 mpg and are glacially slow, I might just get a newer Ford Focus gasser that gets 35 mpg. 30 mpg for a very heavy, very safe/solid 4-dr sedan running on any form of Bio-diesel is one hell of a lot preferable to ANY 'gasser' @ 35 mpg. I was always impressed with the 30+ miles/gallon my 1980 300D gave me. In addition this 59 yr old life-long car-freak will state without hesitation, that the 300D was THE best car I've ever driven. The best handling, the safest, the most road-worthy by far. I'm not a reluctant or slow driver. I was warned I'd not be satisfied with the Mercedes because it would be slow. I never was!! I pushed the (#*%%*^$ out of that car and was always happy with the performance. It's a heavy, well-made diesel torgue-monster - it can take it. In addition, mine wasn't even the turbo-diesel! I'm now looking for another - the best I can find to replace my newer gas Mercedes. These babies are not only a smart buy for bio-fuel folk, but they are nothing less than the best cars on the road! (o.k. I have a bias). Also, they imported some MB diesels in the mid-late nineties. Again... great cars! Doug Smith P.S. By the way, the Mitsubishi Coup that slammed into me from behind and drove me totally through a major intersection... was destroyed all the way up to the windshield. My 300D was totally unscathed! The only sign of being hit was a few pieces of glass embedded in the hard rubber on the back bumper! Can a Focus take that? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Re: New member introduction
Those of us who have a weathered Benz wouldn't think of going any other way. It must be one of those things. Luc - Original Message - From: Doug [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 1:17 AM Subject: [Biofuel] Re: New member introduction On Monday, February 14, 2005, at 11:38 AM, jh wrote: Your other choice is an old school MB but since some of them barely break 30 mpg and are glacially slow, I might just get a newer Ford Focus gasser that gets 35 mpg. 30 mpg for a very heavy, very safe/solid 4-dr sedan running on any form of Bio-diesel is one hell of a lot preferable to ANY 'gasser' @ 35 mpg. I was always impressed with the 30+ miles/gallon my 1980 300D gave me. In addition this 59 yr old life-long car-freak will state without hesitation, that the 300D was THE best car I've ever driven. The best handling, the safest, the most road-worthy by far. I'm not a reluctant or slow driver. I was warned I'd not be satisfied with the Mercedes because it would be slow. I never was!! I pushed the (#*%%*^$ out of that car and was always happy with the performance. It's a heavy, well-made diesel torgue-monster - it can take it. In addition, mine wasn't even the turbo-diesel! I'm now looking for another - the best I can find to replace my newer gas Mercedes. These babies are not only a smart buy for bio-fuel folk, but they are nothing less than the best cars on the road! (o.k. I have a bias). Also, they imported some MB diesels in the mid-late nineties. Again... great cars! Doug Smith P.S. By the way, the Mitsubishi Coup that slammed into me from behind and drove me totally through a major intersection... was destroyed all the way up to the windshield. My 300D was totally unscathed! The only sign of being hit was a few pieces of glass embedded in the hard rubber on the back bumper! Can a Focus take that? ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/ ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
[Biofuel] Re: New member introduction
Ok My wife REALLY wants an SUV. I want a compromise of a Wagon. Need space for stuff and 2 kids... but I want the efficiency of a hybrid or diesel. Looks like in the USA there are three options: Mercedes Volvo Volkswagon Any others? Especially to fit my station wagon/SUV desires? Opinions on the reliability of the three brands in diesel? I don't have the money for a new, or I might consider the new Jeep Liberty TDI. =sigh= Thanks for your input! -Richard! ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
Re: [Biofuel] Re: New member introduction
Any others? Especially to fit my station wagon/SUV desires? Opinions on the reliability of the three brands in diesel? I don't have the money for a new, or I might consider the new Jeep Liberty TDI. =sigh= Just a minor point - the Liberty has a CRD powerplant, not a TDI. Likewise, the MB E320 is a CDI, not a TDI. Collectively, they're all diesels, but in North America, the TDI is specific to VW (and Audi if VWAG ever brings one over). The Tdi badge has also been used by Land Rover worldwide, but in the US, these are strictly one off custom conversions as they were never sold in North America market. Anyway, back to your original question, you can find used TDIs here: http://forums.tdiclub.com/postlist.php?Cat=0Board=UBB43 Unfortunately, B5.5 TDI Passats (2004+) start at about $23k and the B4 TDI Passats (19961997 only) are rare as hen's teeth. The B5 Passat never sold with a TDI in North America and the TDI was introduced very very late in the B5.5 product cycle. A4 Chassis (NB, 4th generation Jettas and Golfs) TDIs were available from '99 on but probably appears too small if your wife is insisting on an SUV. Realistically, a 4 door Golf will haul *lots* of stuff, but seems small to the American eye. Your other choice is an old school MB but since some of them barely break 30 mpg and are glacially slow, I might just get a newer Ford Focus gasser that gets 35 mpg. Good luck! jh ___ Biofuel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://wwia.org/mailman/listinfo.cgi/biofuel Biofuel at Journey to Forever: http://journeytoforever.org/biofuel.html Biofuel archives at Infoarchive.net (searchable): http://infoarchive.net/sgroup/biofuel/
