Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Not really because the new bidder gets a notice to say that his 2500 bid was not enough to get top bid. Then it's time to go up or walk away. - Original Message - From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:33 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
Well, that is what is now in my VW Quantum DT ... as of about a half hour ago. I will switch back to Mobil 1 when the temps drop -- since Delvac 1300 15W-40 has a pour point of -22F (that's getting near to something to be expected during an Iowa winter). On 5/22/07, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Hans Neureiter
It goes nowadays a little further than that. You can set a max bid and it will overbid anything below that, one bid at a time. But now you have the option to set an amount to slap on a bid at the last second to exceed it. To me, that is not an auction any longer. Its just plain supporting creedy l

Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
no, I mean even slower than that. It will be geared for the turbo motor Hendrik Riessen wrote: Don't be mean, that's all we get over here. - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: R

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Sunil Hari
Delvac 1300 Super is what my friend's mom ran in her 300TD wagon for 250Kmi until someone rear-ended her and totaled the car. On 5/22/07, John M McIntosh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think it flows better than most dino oils, on my 89 300TE I experience tappet noise which we decided was the mo

Re: [MBZ] Lousy photography, was: Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
I think that most of the people that are serious about cars would not be affected much by photography issues. In fact, lush photos sort of make me suspicious. With houses, and with women car buyers, I think photography may be a bigger issue? brian On 5/22/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> w

Re: [MBZ] diesel advantages

2007-05-22 Thread R A Bennell
What really makes me wonder if anyone pays any attention to this stuff at all, is that pretty well all of trucks, buses, boats, heavy equipment, tractors etc etc etc is diesel. You don't see anyone writing articles complaining about diesel in any of those applications. Why do they find it so offe

[MBZ] Anybody ever swap a 115 300D into 123?

2007-05-22 Thread Loren Faeth
Building a frankenbenz Last weekend I started the project of stripping my 76 300D (115 body). The engine and transmission are really good, but the body had rotted away. I have been pondering the swap into my 80 240D (123) as I was lifting the engine out, I found the oil filter is near the

Re: [MBZ] Off Topic Hybrids

2007-05-22 Thread Mitch Haley
Levi Smith wrote: > > I think the VX was around 40-50mpg... It seemed like fuel efficient V-tec > step up from the CRX HF which was around 40mpg... HF and VX both had mid-50's EPA highway. HF could top 60mpg at 60-65mph in real life, VX could not.

Re: [MBZ] Front end to indy What to look out for

2007-05-22 Thread LarryT
Allan is right about the alignment - it must be done in 3 planes at once as I was told. A rebuilt steering box is usually a cost effective option. If you attempt to adjust the box, the ajusting screw turns opposite what you;d expect. Loosen the lock nu and turn the screw counter-clockwise a 1

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
Ubid.com does not sell Mercedes cars or parts so is ebay the only game in town? On 5/22/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Not really. The fellow who is willing to pay $3k is bidding against a fellow who was only willing to go to $2500. At auction they would be indicating to the auctio

Re: [MBZ] oh the humanity!

2007-05-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
I can't be 100% certain, but that vehicle bears a strong resemblance to MMM's previous ride. On 5/22/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: We must mount a rescue mission! -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org

Re: [MBZ] Experiences with Powder Coating Wheels

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
I think Eastlake has some good powder colors in their catalogue. Also get to see more of that great car refurb porn while leafing through. clay On May 22, 2007, at 11:53 AM, ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: If you powder coat, make sure you pick a color that's close enough to OEM. (BTW, does anyone

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
I think the question was "most correctest manner to skin this cat" not that two good cans of rattle spray are not the most expeditious. That is a very quick and effective way to solve the issue. clay On May 22, 2007, at 11:24 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: For those of us who are anally chal

Re: [MBZ] oh the humanity!

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
We must mount a rescue mission! Surely we can save her with some of the flyboys on this list. Storm in there and swiftly get her to America where she will be safe. On May 22, 2007, at 11:07 AM, Wonko the Sane wrote: (See first pic) http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/05/22/lebanon.vi

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
Not really. The fellow who is willing to pay $3k is bidding against a fellow who was only willing to go to $2500. At auction they would be indicating to the auctioneer their inclination to go higher, but the $3k guy would just keep his paddle in the air, such that any bid that came along

Re: [MBZ] Front end to indy What to look out for

2007-05-22 Thread Allan Streib
"Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > The problem with the car is that the steering is very loose > (surprise), but there is also a creeking coming from the driver > front that has gotten so loud that it is embarassing. Just creaks > with every bump or dip in the road. Some slop in the ste

Re: [MBZ] fuel mileage was Re: Now, a liar on craigslist...

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Interesting: I was thinking about sharing with y'all the mileage I have recently gotten in my '83 240D: 32.6 mpg. - on a mix of maybe 60 - 75% highway and the rest pretty much city. Needless to say, I'm tickled. And the engine is pretty peppy. Guess I got a good used engine from TriStar Auto, or

[MBZ] Front end to indy What to look out for

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
I have an appointment to take the 240D in to a mechanic that I was referred to second-hand. It is a front end shop - that's all they do. But I am not sure if he deals with many German cars. It's rural Minnesota, so I doubt it. I did call the shop in town that specializes in Audis, Volvos, etc., b

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread LarryT
The official pain is the Wurth Silver and Wurth Clear Coat. Many others have had good experiences with other paints like Krylon, etc. BTW, I believe used wheels are around $50 - so if people pay $100 they're paying another $50 for blasting and painting or powder coating. The Powder coat is

[MBZ] Experiences with Powder Coating Wheels

2007-05-22 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
If you powder coat, make sure you pick a color that's close enough to OEM. (BTW, does anyone know of a good mfg/color for powder coating wheels to look like OEM?) Sandblasting, filling powercoating 5 wheels and 20 lugs cost $300. Did mine on my 126. 20 (?) hole rims and although the color I picke

[MBZ] fuel mileage was Re: Now, a liar on craigslist...

2007-05-22 Thread Donald Snook
Curt wrote: "The best I got with my '83 240D was 28mpg. I think it was happiest between 60 and 65mph which seems to be about the same as my 190D." The best I ever got in my (now OK Don's) 1990 300D 2.5 was 34 mpg. That was exclusively highway miles. Most of the time it was more like 29-3

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
For those of us who are anally challenged, a scrubbing followed by two coats of Rustoleum Aluminum paint yields exceedingly nice - and cost effective - results. On 5/22/07, Redghost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Griots Garage has a IIRC $50 package that will finish four wheels. You are supplies a

[MBZ] oh the humanity!

2007-05-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
(See first pic) http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/05/22/lebanon.violence/index.html -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread John M McIntosh
The problem with setting a maximum, is that in a situation where you have a dishonest seller who is using a "Shill" bidder account/friend/etc is that the bid price gets driven up to or near your maximum. Even if it goes over your max, perhaps you'll get that offer of a second chance using you

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Ah. That makes sense. The 2500 bid would be the current high bid, but it would go under the other guy's name. That sounds like it could be confusing to the poor guy who tried to bid 2500. Brian On 5/22/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The way I read this: The person who placed the

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
Exactly. On 5/22/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The way I read this: The person who placed the $3,000 maximum will automatically match your 2500 bid, and because he placed his bid first he wins the tie. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big di

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Allan Streib
The way I read this: The person who placed the $3,000 maximum will automatically match your 2500 bid, and because he placed his bid first he wins the tie. Caveat, my ebay experience is very limited, I've bought like 4 items on ebay over the last 6 years and never sold anything. Allan "Zoltan Fin

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread John M McIntosh
I think it flows better than most dino oils, on my 89 300TE I experience tappet noise which we decided was the mobile 1 15w50 flowing too well and letting the worn lifter collapse. It was switched to QS 15w40 and the noise when away. I switch it then to delvac 1300 super 15w40 and the noise

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Okay, I follow, but you lose me when you say that the standing bid goes up to 2500. That would mean that the person who bid 2500 would be the high bidder and could win the auction if no one bids higher. Do you perhaps mean that the system will ask you to bid a set increment higher than your attem

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Curt Raymond
The best I got with my '83 240D was 28mpg. I think it was happiest between 60 and 65mph which seems to be about the same as my 190D. I think my average was something like 25mpg but I'd have to check. -Curt Date: Tue, 22 May 2007 08:32:16 -0400 (EDT) From: "Kevin J. Slater" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
Griots Garage has a IIRC $50 package that will finish four wheels. You are supplies a cleaner, some instructions, a can of primer, two cans of color, and two cans of clear. I am very happy with the outcome I got, but you really need to do exceedingly good prep. If you are able to hit your

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
I used it once as a transition oil in Gump going from the sludge when i got it to the second change out a thousand miles later to M1 Truck and SUV. Worked well to lube what needed and help move the gunk out. Guess I could have used anything clay On May 22, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Wonko the

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
For some reason the 240 is a dog in all areas except if it has a manual 4 speed. Not sure what that is all about, but could be that extra weight the w123 carries that Gump does not. Around down I am doing your 22-25 mpg. I try not to be in town more than I need to and use her on higher sp

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
I would jump on the powder coat idea. Bead blast the old stuff off with glass bead or low abrasive, since the bundts are easy to pock mark with gritty abrasives. Wash and dry, then coat and cook. Make yourself a bunch of wheels, enough to buy a benz you want. Normal refurb for the bundts

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
Always happens that way. Was coming down cats and dogs yesterday, so did not get too deep into the job. Guess I have to at least get them presentable for listing on CL. clay On May 21, 2007, at 10:19 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least t

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread Mike Canfield
Heck, I could do them painted for less than $100I better hit the pick and pull..What would be the proper paint to use? I mean, to be correct for a restoration.. Mike - Original Message - From: "LarryT" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
1982 Quantum DT. Owner's manual pretty much says, "Pour in whatever you want, depending on the weather." On 5/22/07, Allan Streib <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What is your VW? If it's a TDI, I'd stay with a synthetic Mobil 1 or whatever VW recommends. -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~do

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Allan Streib
"Wonko the Sane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW > diesel, not the Benz. What is your VW? If it's a TDI, I'd stay with a synthetic Mobil 1 or whatever VW recommends. If it's for an older VW diesel it's likely just fine. I also l

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread John Robbins
John Robbins wrote: Wonko the Sane wrote: Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel, not the Benz. It is one of the best non-synthetic oils out there. I just realized who sent this. Come on now... you know that already.

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread John M McIntosh
I've ran this in my 300TE, it's a fine dino oil, however what's important here is what VW rating is needed. also see http://tdiclub.com/TDIFAQ/TDiFAQ-4.html On May 22, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Wonko the Sane wrote: Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel, not t

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Gary Hurst
you are really sick in the head, corporal, to even be concerned. oh, dear, um, wrong list again! On 5/22/07, Wonko the Sane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel, not the Benz. Loren: ask me some time about the drain plug fiasco!

Re: [MBZ] Off-Topic NON-MB crack user

2007-05-22 Thread Gary Hurst
now that was a car! haven't seen one on the road in ages. it's hard to say what someone will pay for a car that is really in #1 condition, as any old car that is in brand new condition is an extreme rarity. if you move the right rich guy, a like new chevette might even fetch 5 figures. On 5/22

Re: [MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread John Robbins
Wonko the Sane wrote: Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel, not the Benz. It is one of the best non-synthetic oils out there.

[MBZ] Mobil Delvac 1300 Super 15W-40

2007-05-22 Thread Wonko the Sane
Anyone have experience with this oil? It would be going onto my VW diesel, not the Benz. Loren: ask me some time about the drain plug fiasco! -- LT Don http://don.homelinux.net/~don/ Make a small loan, Make a big difference - Kiva.org

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...

2007-05-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 5/21/07, Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least the > one bit I worked on. Now you did it! Now you have to finish the job. Hard to believe there's a little girl under all that dirt. Alex Chamberlain

Re: [MBZ] Off-Topic NON-MB crack user

2007-05-22 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 5/21/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This seller says his 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado with 250,000 miles is in #1 show condition and was appraised for $13,500. Only a crack smoker would think that, but how much crack do you have to smoke to not even include a picture of your suppose

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread LarryT
I believe they;re available for around $100-$130 in many places - but tha might be exch at some places. and those are painted - chromed ones (yuck) and around $180. If you sell them fr $100 that;s probably a good price - make sure you have some profit built in. Many suggest 30% or so - Larr

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread LarryT
You know, the car looks pretty nice - may be falling apart mechanically - but aside from those awful seat inserts in the backseat which look like someone did on their kitchen table - it looks like a well kept car. But with 270k on it I;d be thinking it would be getting tired - even with perfec

Re: [MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Darrell W. Sigmon
What 'ya gonna do with the two cracks in the dash? DWS Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 21 May 2007 17:22:23 -0500 "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-105K-Actual-Miles-NR_W0QQitemZ230132200578QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcm

Re: [MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Allan Streib
Sure seems to be in good condition -- but, a trip to the detail shop, a good buffing, and lots of Armor-All on all the rubber and interior are clearly evident. Photos on a web page don't show a lot of fine detail -- something can pretty easily be made to look better than it is. I do agree, thoug

[MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Glenn Brown
Regarding the Utah 300D you guys have been conversing about, I agree it's an extremely nice example but my contribution to the topic has to do with the fact that the owner/whoever took the time, etc. to take decent photographs and should help immensely in the sale of the car. The reason I'm point

Re: [MBZ] Off-Topic NON-MB crack user

2007-05-22 Thread Ed Booher
On 5/21/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: This seller says his 1990 Oldsmobile Toronado with 250,000 miles is in #1 show condition and was appraised for $13,500. Only a crack smoker would think that, but how much crack do you have to smoke to not even include a picture of your suppose

Re: [MBZ] Off Topic Hybrids

2007-05-22 Thread Levi Smith
I think the VX was around 40-50mpg... It seemed like fuel efficient V-tec step up from the CRX HF which was around 40mpg... Levi On 5/20/07, Jeff Zedic <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: But wasn't the insight built shortly after the Civic VX (?) that got 70 mpg without the hybrid nonsense? Can't re

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Jim Cathey
Gump is a 220D, right? We can't seem to break out of the 22 - 24 mpg range with out '79 240D. The driving isn't highway, more like secondary 2 lane roads with a 45 - 55 mph range for the limit. The Frankenheap also routinely beats 30. And it never gets on the highway, really. 115 200D, manua

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Kevin J. Slater
Gump is a 220D, right? We can't seem to break out of the 22 - 24 mpg range with out '79 240D. The driving isn't highway, more like secondary 2 lane roads with a 45 - 55 mph range for the limit. What do you get when you drive it around town? ...Kevin Redghost said: > Gump uses excess gravity, as

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...Restoring Bundts

2007-05-22 Thread Mike Canfield
So, What is the finish on the Bundts? Is it paint or powdercoating? A friend of mine has a whole stack of them I was wondering about restoring and reselling. I have podercoating equipment and a bead blast setup available to use. Done right, looking new, would they be worth $100 each, outrigh

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Sunil Hari
ebay benefits because it keeps their code simpler. As of now, all they have to do is collect money. On 5/22/07, Zoltan Finks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Yep, I agree, Ned. Spot on. And the notion of sniping websites - come now. Brian On 5/21/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Someone should forward that to the seller who claims you won't find a better one than that black non turbo 123. And I quote "If you ever wanted a super nice 1984 300D, Your wait is over, I dont know where you would ever find one this nice any where on the planet," I suppose the beige one is a 82

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Hey I get that in my patrol..in neutral coasting down a hill. - Original Message - From: "Gary Hurst" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist i'm amazed by how many of th

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Yes but does it actually have a turbo? - Original Message - From: "Tony Wirtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:12 AM Subject: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist 300SD: "Rare Gas Saver" that gets 45 MPG- don't miss the interior shots... http://philadelphia.c

Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy...

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Perhaps it was one of those crackheads trying to sell grandma's pride and joy to score more drugs. - Original Message - From: "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy... I think the aliens

Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Don't be mean, that's all we get over here. - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay Oh yea, it definatly does not have a turbo, although it is suppos

Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
and they will run on just about anything including pig's urine. - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 9:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Here's a liar on ebay thats low, most ebay diesels get 45-50 Dona

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Not quite, when you place a bid it checks to see if there is a higher bid amount. However the standing bid then goes up to what you have bid. For example say you reckon that non turbo 123 is hot stuff and you bid $2500 and someone has already put in a maximum bid of $3000, then the standing bid

Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

2007-05-22 Thread Jim Cathey
someone told me recently, that the fuel mileage of a 2.5 manual is not appreciably different than that of a 2.2 manual? I believe this myself. If we can ever get our 190D manual 2.5 deployed we'll have some more numbers. But IIRC it's 35-42, depending on conditions. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
Yep, I agree, Ned. Spot on. And the notion of sniping websites - come now. Brian On 5/21/07, Mike Canfield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Very good point Ned. No one benefits. Mike - Original Message - From: "ned kleinhenz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Monday, May 2

Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

2007-05-22 Thread Zoltan Finks
I see what you're saying. I kinda realized that after i had sent him my email with a bunch of questions. I realized that, hey, even if the engine is bad, I get a replacement and still am not that bad off. And I've gotten the 2.2 five speed I'm seeking. And thanks, Clay for the link to the decent

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...

2007-05-22 Thread Jim Cathey
It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least the one bit I worked on. Now you did it! Now you have to finish the job. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Loren Faeth
You have heard of the story of the accountant A businessman asks the banker how much is 2 + 2 the banker says 4! A businessman asks the banker how much is 2 + 2 The mathematician says 4! A businessman asks the accountant how much is 2 + 2 The accountant pus down the shades, looks around the

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
Gump uses excess gravity, astoglide, and a tail wind. She is able to get up to 31mpg. Not every day, but at speed for hours on end. On May 21, 2007, at 6:19 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg per gallon. i've owned a number fo

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Loren Faeth
Aside from being a "Rare Gas Saver" that gets 45 MPG, it also has the extremely rare "imported velour rear seat bottom, and the rare European split leather seating in front" I suppose you could say it is a "gas saver" cause it would probably run quite a distance without a drop of gasoline. A

Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy...

2007-05-22 Thread Bob Rentfro
Man I hate it when I truncate things. - Original Message - From: "Craig McCluskey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy... On Mon, 21 May 2007 16:46:46 -0700 "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wro

Re: [MBZ] This Is Creepy...

2007-05-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 21 May 2007 16:46:46 -0700 "Bob Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think the aliens that listed it got called back to the home planet... > > Bob R. > > > listing removed > > > > Bob Rentfro wrote: > >> How can anything look that good? > >> > >> > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982

Re: [MBZ] Drool . . . WOW! What a nice car!

2007-05-22 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 21 May 2007 17:22:23 -0500 "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Mercedes-300D-Turbo-Diesel-105K-Actual-Miles-NR_W0QQitemZ230132200578QQihZ013QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Ebay item # 230132200578 Indeed. It's an absolutely gorgeous '82

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread andrew strasfogel
The loophole is they do the calculation on fuel economy after coasting down a very long hill... On 5/21/07, tom savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Gary Hurst wrote: > i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg > per gallon. i've owned a number for them and have a

[MBZ] Kaleb price

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/car/335189741.html --78 SL $500 -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/car/335079274.html 2.5 On May 21, 2007, at 10:06 AM, Zoltan Finks wrote: Are you guys kidding, or serious? just wondering. Yesterday, it was painful when I brought up this car - 190D 5 spd. - and this time my wife was onboard. The normal-looking carfax (th

Re: [MBZ] no accounting for taste...

2007-05-22 Thread Redghost
I spent a few minutes with them today. Does not seem to be bubbles from behind, as there is no great dimensionality that goes to depth. It is surface schmutz that rubs off with elbow grease. At least the one bit I worked on. On May 20, 2007, at 9:20 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: YEP, you can

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread tom savage
Gary Hurst wrote: i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg per gallon. i've owned a number for them and have always been between 20 and 25mpg. maybe they are harnessing the power of magnetism or something like that? I like to think that they went to public s

Re: [MBZ] Leather Likelihood

2007-05-22 Thread Russ Williams
Yep that's Leather Brian. My first 240 D had Leather Interior, No Sun Roof, No Power Windows, No Power Pass. Mirror, And an Auto Tranny. Powder Blue Exterior and Dark Blue Interior. I talked to the Original Owner after I bought it. And asked why none of the Power Eqpt. He said he rather have t

Re: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread Mike Canfield
Very good point Ned. No one benefits. Mike - Original Message - From: "ned kleinhenz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 9:31 PM Subject: [MBZ] OT So that's ebay Everything I've bought on eBay turned out to be what I expected and less. And the pric

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Allan Streib
Dealer plate. Says it all. "Tony Wirtel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > 300SD: "Rare Gas Saver" that gets 45 MPG- don't miss the interior shots... > > http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/330303412.html > > Same guy jerked my chain on my former 300sd. > > Tony Wirtel > -- 1983 300D 1966 230

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread LarryT
This must be one of those guys who run Helium in their tires to make it lighter - 45 mpg ROTFLMAO!! Only if they only drive downhill with the engine turned off - maybe. Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.renn

[MBZ] OT So that's ebay

2007-05-22 Thread ned kleinhenz
Everything I've bought on eBay turned out to be what I expected and less. And the price my family gets for stuff we sell on ebay is usually disappointingly low. Ayway, It seems to me the buyers and the sellers would both be happier if the format was arranged more like, "the auction ends not earli

Re: [MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm amazed by how many of these OM61x cars are advertised as getting 40+mpg per gallon. i've owned a number for them and have always been between 20 and 25mpg. maybe they are harnessing the power of magnetism or something like that? On 5/21/07, Tony Wirtel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 300SD: "R

Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow...

2007-05-22 Thread Mike Canfield
Details, details, details. Mike - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Diesel List" Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow... Wouldn't you have to put a trans into it first? -Curt Date: Mon, 21 May 2007

[MBZ] Now, a liar on craigslist....

2007-05-22 Thread Tony Wirtel
300SD: "Rare Gas Saver" that gets 45 MPG- don't miss the interior shots... http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/car/330303412.html Same guy jerked my chain on my former 300sd. Tony Wirtel

Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow...

2007-05-22 Thread Curt Raymond
Wouldn't you have to put a trans into it first? -Curt Date: Mon, 21 May 2007 11:13:58 -0400 From: "Mike Canfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Who says MBs can't tow... To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso