Re: [MBZ] Perception of car brands for quality

2009-01-25 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
Wow. That really shows that people have no friggin' clue what a good car is..."gee...my daddy always bought a crackillac so it must be the best." Ridiculous. Mike -Original Message- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2009 3:22:56 pm To: Mercedes Discussion List From: OK Don Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] HUrsty - Low End Mac Alert!

2009-01-18 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
If Jabba passes would you send me contact info.that's a sweet deal. Been wanting to try a Mac... Thanks, Mike -Original Message- Date: Sunday, January 18, 2009 11:05:52 am To: Banned ,Okie Benz From: LWB250 Subject: [MBZ] HUrsty - Low End Mac Alert! Jabba, Some guy on one of

Re: [MBZ] Daily driving old cars (was 2005 Magnum)

2009-01-09 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
S, are you saying that you are gonna sell me my 240d back for what you payed me for it? I shall not be kept down by the lack of parts.I am stubborn and i know several welders and machinists...lol Mike -Original Message- Date: Friday, January 09, 2009 1:53:18 am To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine!

2009-01-06 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
The Volvo is a VW 5 cylinder diesel and the Fords are Mazdas. Mike -Original Message- Date: Tuesday, January 06, 2009 9:42:43 am To: Mercedes Discussion List From: Loren Faeth Subject: Re: [MBZ] Name that diesel engine! The ford engine was definitely made in Japan. It may have been l

Re: [MBZ] sliced to ribbons

2008-12-23 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
Used to have a John Deere AO that you had to spin the flywheel to start. Mind you, it was mounted on the side of the tractor and there were valves to release some of the compression but it was still interesting to start. My friends model T used to be fun when i had good wrists.MAN can that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Battery opinions

2008-12-22 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
Hmm. 0 out here or below today..the 220d would not start but it has been sitting for a couple days or so without running and i am not impressed with the cheapo line of wally land batteries but that is all they had that would fit. My 6.2 diesel Chebbie started right up even without a

Re: [MBZ] Snow tires (was: Cerberus wants money back)

2008-12-09 Thread slozuk...@htva.net
Nokian Hakkapeliitta or Bridgestone Blizzak's are the best out there that I know of. Next would be the Cooper Weathermaster or Kelly Wintermark. If price isn't the issue go with the Nokian's...they are awesome snow tires. Mike -Original Message- Date: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 11: