I think I remember hearing that the 211 is pretty good? I found a 2008 E350
with 120K miles. Looks pretty nice.
I'm trying to find a daily driver that I can pay $8000 or less. Needs to be
reliable enough for 600 mile trips every 3-4 months. I don't mind higher miles
if it has been
I think it looks great. I remember that some of earlier C class were not great
cars. Are these any good?
Donald H. Snook
> On Sep 8, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
>
> Yeah, I just meant it's probably the best of the W202s, last model year,
> most powerful engine (if you don't
I found a 2008 ML CDI with 180K miles for sale. That's a lot of miles for
these newer MB. But, I know very little about the ML. I remember reading that
some years are good and others have very expensive common issues. The price of
used cars is so high right now that I can sell my current
Does it have a cycling switch? On a car that switches on and off wouldn’t that
be either low on Freon (or too high pressure)? Maybe it works similarly.
Donald H. Snook
> On Aug 17, 2021, at 6:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote:
>
> Anybody know anything about RV ACs? On this 5th wheel I got, I
A 1981 BMW 320i -- for now. It really is a fun car. It’s a 5 speed and in
really amazing shape. I like it a lot. But, I do like the 123. I have
decided I am not going to buy a cheap one. If I get another 123, it will be
perfect and in great shape. I have seen a few gassers. I had an
I haven't been on here in a long time. Sorry about that. I have been swamped.
I happened to see this email subject and wanted to pile on. -- Not really.
I have been a USAA member since I was born. My Dad enrolled me. Years ago, I
had USAA Credit Card, Mortgage, Homeowners Insurance,
That is a really good question. 140K and seems cheap. Maybe the a/C doesn’t
work and that’s why they are selling it now. Did these evap problems? I know
about the spring perches but that’s not a huge problem.
Donald H. Snook
> On Feb 3, 2021, at 1:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
>
> I'm
That is my wedding ring. My wife likes vintage Jewelry so she picked it out.
When I got it, my friends asked I won the Super Bowl. It is a big ring, but I
like it.
Don Snook
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My first car was a 1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88. I'm not sure how many miles it
had. My brother sold it to me for $100. I'm pretty sure my parents made him
sell it and helped him buy his next car. It was completely worn out. In 1978
the gas crisis wasn't that long before and GM had developed
Keep in mind, I am only 47 years old
Cars in order (mostly)
1978 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale - The Snookmobile. Total piece of worn out
junk, but at 16 I loved it!
1982 Nissan Sentra Wagon (automatic 68 HP) My mother made me drive it when I
wrecked the 88. *
1987 Honda Civic DX Hatchback 5
Already tried the rheostat. Nothing
Donald H. Snook
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> On Jan 23, 2021, at 6:43 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
>
> That’s a feature.
>
> It’s not a fuse, it’s a bad rheostat for the lighting. Turn the knob on the
> rheostat for the instrument lights a little and
I was just thinking about my upcoming trip from Okie Acres to Memphis in the
240D. I’m not sure about condition of tires so I imagine I will replace the
tires later if needed. I was checking and the original size is 175/70/14.
Apparently that size doesn’t exist anymore and most people are
For old school NON-MB (cast iron block) and 1984 technology would shell Rotella
(or something similar) be best because of the higher zinc content?
Donald H. Snook
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Found an 88 560SEL with 87K miles at an estate sale.
They want $7500 at an estate sale. I started it and it has an exhaust leak.
But, everything works. It has sat for 2 years. Some minor haze (oxidation) on
paint. I could buff it out. Pretty good paint. Seats have very minor sun fade.
I’m
ies?
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Mon, Oct 7, 2019, 10:23 PM Don Snook via Mercedes
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>>
> wrote:
>
>> I know the wheels are wrong and they are ugly. If I keep the car I will
>> definitely change them. And it’s
ct 7, 2019, 10:23 PM Don Snook via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>> I know the wheels are wrong and they are ugly. If I keep the car I will
>> definitely change them. And it’s a 300D. I was asking about the 240D as a
>> possible replacement.
>>
>> Donald H. Snook
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I know the wheels are wrong and they are ugly. If I keep the car I will
definitely change them. And it’s a 300D. I was asking about the 240D as a
possible replacement.
Donald H. Snook
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> On Oct 7, 2019, at 4:55 PM, Mitch Haley wrote:
>
> Those pics make
round
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Oct 7, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Don Snook via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> I found a triple black 380SL with 123K miles. It has soft top and hard top.
>> Seller claims "everything works as it should." Also says it
Apparently I included one wrong pic of the car. They are the same on both
sides.
Donald H. Snook
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Ok you all have convinced me that a 240D isn't quite as dangerous to drive as I
thought. So, how about pricing? I know it is very difficult to say without
seeing it in person and knowing some history. But, here is what I do know.
Everything works - including the a/c. It has 221,000 miles.
It has gotten to where I despise driving it for a
>> test run because it is such a pain to get in and out of.
>>
>> I will admit, I am spoiled by years of driving 110 and 123 cars, and
>> trucks and vans. I got to really liking to drive the IH4700 with DT266E
>> and ai
ot to really liking to drive the IH4700 with DT266E
> and air suspension and air ride seat over long distances.The truck
> originally ran garlic from Gilroy to Lost Angels.
>
> Don Snook via Mercedes wrote on 10/7/19 10:56 AM:
> > I found a triple black 380SL with 123K mi
I found a triple black 380SL with 123K miles. It has soft top and hard top.
Seller claims "everything works as it should." Also says it is a one owner car
"with all paperwork and receipts." So, assuming this is all true, I think it
seems save to say the timing chain has been changed to the
I found an 82 240D automatic nearby with 211K miles. Has working a/c and good
paint and interior. No rust. Everything works. But, I was looking up the
specs on it. These cars have 67 HP (yes that is right, 67 horsepower). Top
Speed 86 mph (this is a factory claim. I couldn't find anyone
The Bowden cable was sort of the issue. The linkage was not placed corrected.
When the throttle linkage moved, it was not pulling the cable at all. I
clicked it over and it was like EUREKA! So, I just went for a drive and it
downshifted, it delayed upshift as I was accelerating and it
biggest challenge will be fine tuning the
> > shifting of the transmission.
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 1:10 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> >
> > > Good progress!
> > >
> > >
ote:
>
> > I predict that your biggest challenge will be fine tuning the
> > shifting of the transmission.
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 1:10 PM Meade Dillon via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Good progress!
&
t; > Max
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Oct 4, 2019 at 12:19 PM Don Snook via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I have taken to calling my new to me 123 "Bob Dole" It has to be
> > > said
erformance.
If it is in good shape I wouldn't hesitate, depending of course on the price.
(Which, BTW, is what?)
--FT
On 10/4/19 11:58 AM, Don Snook via Mercedes wrote:
> Don't worry I don't want to buy one of these. But, a friend of mine is
> looking at one. I think I remember s
Those "armored" 7 series were pretty cool. But, this car is a ticking time
bomb. The timing chain guides WILL fail just like they did on my 2000 740iL.
It is inevitable. I was VERY lucky that mine lasted until 255K miles. Most
BMW folks will say that age plays a big part in the failure. I
I have taken to calling my new to me 123 "Bob Dole" It has to be said quickly
like the old Senator used to do when he referred to himself in the third
person. The reason for the possible name is
1. It is funny
2. I lived in Kansas for 17 years
3. The car is yellow (sort
I missed the email where Randy said his was a 76 300D. He sent me a picture.
Oh my gosh I love it. Looks just like my old one! Now, the question is
whether he wants to sell and for how much.
Don Snook
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To:
Don't worry I don't want to buy one of these. But, a friend of mine is looking
at one. I think I remember some sort of huge problem with these. Like $2500
wheels (each)? Or some other very expensive problem with them. Should I tell
my friend to stay away?
Donald H. Snook
ubject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack
W108 OR 109 sedans are roomy enough and supremely classic in design, yet
timeless
On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
OK Don wrote:
"Now remember, your initial criteria
a bigger garage and get him to sell me his 115...
-Curt
On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 5:14:41 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
That’s true. But, finding one for $5000 in actual decent condition might be
almost impossible. I do wonder if I am going for th
lassic in design, yet
timeless
On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 4:25 PM Don Snook via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
OK Don wrote:
"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124
does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well,
Ahh. Ok. Well, that is one of the parts under the hood that is all shiny and
new. I know the general advice is ignore what the previous owner said. But, I
am not sure at this point there is any reason he will lie to me. I have
already bought the car. He said he replaced the glow plugs
I don't think this has an EGR. Its an 82.
Don Snook
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From: David Bruckmann On Behalf Of David Bruckmann
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2019 3:23 PM
To: Mercedes List
Cc: Don Snook
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: [MBZ] 123 Diesel Plan of attack
You were in the right
OK Don wrote:
"Now remember, your initial criteria was for a classic looking MB - the W124
does not fit that. The W123 and W126 are marginal in my book as well, but much
better (classic looks wise) than anything that followed them."
That is a very good point and I do want to stick with 123
he car.
-Curt
On Thursday, October 3, 2019, 3:29:39 PM EDT, Don Snook via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
You have never had the tach or oil pressure gauge quit? Or any problems with
the a/c? My old 123 diesel with over 450K had the ignition deal where I had
to turn
Well maybe I am misunderstanding.
Imagine standing in front of the car. On the left side is the air cleaner.
Near the back of the valve cover is a clear (ish) line that goes onto a nipple.
That line stretches over to the firewall on the other side and it goes to a
place where a bunch of
working.
> > Regarding #11 - a different cluster doesn't mean that it's odometer
> > is working either - the plastic gears slipping or breaking is a
> > common
> issue.
> > Probably more effective to just fix yours. (The odometer died in the
> > 300D 2.5T about 30 mile
Oct 2, 2019, 9:28 PM Don Snook via Mercedes
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
A few days ago Dan replied to one of my questions about this new to me 1982
300D. He suggested that I step back, take a breath and try to be a little
more methodical with the issues (my wording). I think th
A few days ago Dan replied to one of my questions about this new to me 1982
300D. He suggested that I step back, take a breath and try to be a little
more methodical with the issues (my wording). I think this was great advice.
I know when I have some big project at work, I don't let it
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