Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-25 Thread Jim Cathey
selling [300D] to him and buying a 240D. What can I expect for fuel mileage for a 240D of the same time. You are already doing very well. The 240D would not do better unless it was a stickshift, and maybe not even then. An automatic 240D (we had one) is very un-fun in the acceleration

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-25 Thread Peter Hertzing
mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD Message-ID: 20120224165448.a8cfa80b.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Peter Hertzing wrote: Okay... So as long as we are musing miscellaneously, Fuel Mileage. I have a 1983 300D - This thing

[MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Here's a CL seller who seems to know what he's talking about for once: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2827077596.html ACC problems fixed presumably for good with the Unwired kit, new $$$ window seals... sounds like a good deal even for $4K if there's no rust. Alex

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread WILTON
One of you guys better snap it up. Wilton - Original Message - From: Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 9:15 AM Subject: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD Here's a CL seller who seems to know

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/02/2012 8:15 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Here's a CL seller who seems to know what he's talking about for once: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2827077596.html ACC problems fixed presumably for good with the Unwired kit, new $$$ window seals... sounds like a good deal even for $4K

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Feb 24, 2012 8:59 AM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 24/02/2012 8:15 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Here's a CL seller who seems to know what he's talking about for once: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2827077596.html So, is this still NA or is it a turbo? NA, about

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/02/2012 12:11 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Feb 24, 2012 8:59 AM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 24/02/2012 8:15 AM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: Here's a CL seller who seems to know what he's talking about for once: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2827077596.html So,

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Feb 24, 2012 12:06 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2827077596.html That is what I thought. My 76 is 77HP. Not my cup of tea, really--as much I appreciate 123s from an objective engineering point of view they just don't stir my blood (on top

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Randy Bennell
On 24/02/2012 2:48 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Feb 24, 2012 12:06 PM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/2827077596.html That is what I thought. My 76 is 77HP. Not my cup of tea, really--as much I appreciate 123s from an objective engineering

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Dan Penoff
I had an 84 300CD that really did justice to the model. The original owner was a manager at the Montvale, NJ parts distribution center, and as a result, this car was pimped out in a very stock manner. After I got it and tweaked the ALDA, it would chirp the tires on the 1-2 up shift without

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD I had an 84 300CD that really did justice to the model. The original owner was a manager at the Montvale, NJ parts distribution center, and as a result, this car was pimped out in a very stock manner. After I got it and tweaked the ALDA, it would

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Peter Hertzing
Okay... So as long as we are musing miscellaneously, Fuel Mileage. I have a 1983 300D - This thing is nice good shape bought it right, and a friend really would like to buy it from me. I bought it to teach myself about the Mercedes diesel, and that has been a success. As I see fuel prices rise,

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Rick Knoble
Peter wrote: What can I expect for fuel mileage for a 240D of the same time. About the same, I expect. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: For$ 4K this is more my speed: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2848846909.html With branded title and ripped upholstery? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread WILTON
Zackly my thoughts, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 4:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD On 24/02/2012 2:48 PM, Alex Chamberlain wrote

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Rick Knoble wrote: Peter wrote: What can I expect for fuel mileage for a 240D of the same time. About the same, I expect. Even if he gains 10%, how many years would it take to pay for the costs of moving from a car that he's got sorted out to one he has to sort out?

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Feb 24, 2012 2:36 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: For$ 4K this is more my speed: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/2848846909.html With branded title and ripped upholstery? Well, I was thinking I'd offer $2K and have $2K left to buy some sheepskins

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Fmiser
Peter Hertzing wrote: Okay... So as long as we are musing miscellaneously, Fuel Mileage. I have a 1983 300D - This thing is nice good shape bought it right, and a friend really would like to buy it from me. I bought it to teach myself about the Mercedes diesel, and that has been a

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Mitch Haley
I suppose there's always the choice of a 190D, or maybe 300D 2.5 Turbo. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD

2012-02-24 Thread Curt Raymond
mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Portland, OR CL: nice 300CD Message-ID: 20120224165448.a8cfa80b.fmi...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Peter Hertzing wrote: Okay... So as long as we are musing miscellaneously, Fuel Mileage. I have a 1983 300D - This thing is nice