Yes, I know, old news to most of you. But I'd never driven one for
any significant length of time until my indy lent me one for two days
while working on my 124. Now I know what "drive it like you stole it"
REALLY means! It maintained cruising speed just fine on the flat, but
it's pretty disconc
Reminds me of an article I read in the Indy Star a couple of years ago
when the first of the new Beetle Convertibles came out. I don't
remember it verbatim, but the general idea was this:
When you press the pedal to the floor, in true German efficiency, the
engine files a request in triplicate to
... gotta get that intercooler
installed, Casey-style...
:-)
Best regards,
Dave M.
Boise, ID
1994 E500 - 95kmi (Q-ship)
1987 300D - 259kmi (Sportline)
> --
>From: Ed Booher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!
>
&
Alex, you have to turn everything off for the 616 to make any speed.
Gump has not power robbing accessories, so she is a little speed demon.
I think her 0-60 is in the 25 second range.
On Sunday, September 25, 2005, at 11:09 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote:
Yes, I know, old news to most of you
Glad you came out alive
Thanks,
Tom Hargrave
256-656-1924
www.kegkits.com
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Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM
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Subject: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are
Ed Booher wrote:
> Reminds me of an article I read in the Indy Star a couple of years ago
> when the first of the new Beetle Convertibles came out. I don't
> remember it verbatim, but the general idea was this:
>
> When you press the pedal to the floor, in true German efficiency, the
> engine file
Driving an auto 240D takes a certain mindset ... and a great deal of
patience for town driving. However, they are great road trip cars. I love
mine. It saw 85 mph with no complaint coming back from the last OkieQ.
If I want to accelerate, I climb onto my motorcycle. If I want to just
cruise along,
I once had the misfortune of having to rent a geo metro for a week in
Silicon Valley. Beyond the fact that the 3 cyl engine was pitiful,
mind in rush hour bumper to bumper 20 mph traffic this was ok, but
the fact it had no power steering meant that my arms arched after
getting back to my
Sep 2005 03:44:57 +
From: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Driving an auto 240D takes a certain mindset ... and
There is a word for your new method of driving -- maturity (sometimes called
"getting older").
On 9/27/05, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>
> The mindset of most of the driving public baffles me. I've been commuting
> with my 240D manual for 2 1/2 years now 80 miles a day largely highwa
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> The mindset of most of the driving public baffles me. I've been commuting with
> my 240D manual for 2 1/2 years now 80 miles a day largely highway. Lately in
> an effort to save fuel I've been cruising at around 65mph and trying to ease
> up to that speed. Whats really c
Mac waxed poetic and typed:
"I see it as part of a larger problem, not really related to driving per se.
Our society is largely unhappy, and getting worse by the day."
For a moment there I thought Dr. Seuss was posting something...
Bob Rentfro
'77 300D 140K
Litchfield Park, AZ
T Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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There is a word for your new method of driving -- maturity (sometimes
g.
*sigh*
-Curt
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 11:43:18 -0400
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Mac waxed poetic and typed:
>
> "I see it as part of a larger problem, not really related to driving per se.
> Our society is largely unhappy, and getting worse by the day."
>
> For a moment there I thought Dr. Seuss was posting something...
Green eggs and ham, my inb
hey curt, do you drive slow in the fast lane? Maybe that's whats pissing
people off...i know it gets under my skin
On 9/27/05, LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> There is a word for your new method of driving -- maturity (sometimes
> called
> "getting older").
>
> On 9/27/05, Curt Raymond <[EMA
Mac typed:
"Green eggs and ham, my inbox is full of dull Mercedes spam!"
My apoligies ahead of time to the good Dr
I will drive no other car
I like my old diesel best by far
Everytime before I go
I must make sure the plugs will glow
Living here in hot AZ
The glowing time is short for m
BRAVO! BRAVO!
On 9/27/05, Bob Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Mac typed:
>
> "Green eggs and ham, my inbox is full of dull Mercedes spam!"
>
> My apoligies ahead of time to the good Dr
>
> I will drive no other car
> I like my old diesel best by far
>
> Everytime before I go
> I mus
and gain so little...
-Curt
Date: Tue, 27 Sep 2005 10:34:43 -0700
From: "Gabriel S." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!
To: LT Don <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, Mercedes mailing list
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Curt Raymond wrote:
I get the most honks where RT 2 and 495 meet in Littleton, MA.
Ah. See, there's your problem. Massachusetts has the worst drivers this side
of Lebanon.
--
John L. Ervine
1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi
1980 300TD 170+kmi
1980 300SD 277+kmi
1977 280S 4-spd 80+kmi
Curt Raymond wrote:
I'm in the right lane, pedal to the floor speeding up as fast as I can. The next 2 lanes over are generally busy so whomever was behind me is staying behind me to the top of the hill which is only about 1/4 - 1/2 mile.
So at least once a week I'll get some jackass who absol
I need one of those ... what is the HP on a W123 240D? I might custom-order
one.
On 9/27/05, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Curt Raymond wrote:
>
> >I'm in the right lane, pedal to the floor speeding up as fast as I can.
> The next 2 lanes over are generally busy so whomever was beh
LT Don wrote:
I need one of those ... what is the HP on a W123 240D? I might custom-order
one.
In 1977 it is 62 hp and 67 hp in 1980!!
Marshall
--
Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions)
"der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
'87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 1
I have no idea what a Parker Wagon is. Please elaborate or explain to us
city folk.
On 9/27/05, Marshall Booth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> LT Don wrote:
> > I need one of those ... what is the HP on a W123 240D? I might
> custom-order
> > one.
>
> In 1977 it is 62 hp and 67 hp in 1980!!
>
> Mar
gt;
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
> Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM
> To: Mercedes mailing list
> Subject: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!
>
> Yes, I know, old news to most of yo
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> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
> > Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM
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> > Yes, I kn
> >
> > -Original Message-
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> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
> > Sent: Monday, September 26, 2005 1:09 AM
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> > Subject: [MBZ] Auto tranny 240Ds are slow!
>
rumor has it that B wrote:
> TYPO - The W123 feels heavier than the W115, not vice
> versa.
Acording to my data book (Mercedes-Benz Diesel Automobiles by Robert
Nitske)
* W115W123
axle ratio 3.693.69
weight, USA 3205 lb 3210 lb ('77)
G.E. wrote:
the rear end has a higher gear ratio on the 115 than it does on the 123...
thats probably a good part of it
The 115 240D had a 3.69 rear and the 123 240D had a 3.69 rear!! The 115
220D had a 3.92 or 4.08
Marshall
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Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questi
I too have noticed over the years that 123 240D's feel MUCH slower than
115 versions. Talking about autos, not sticks. Same probably applies
though.
B Dike wrote:
Gentlemen,
An auto 240D is not necessarily slow. Our 75 (W115)
isn't head-snapping fast, but is easily quick enough
to maneuve
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