Re: [MBZ] Saw a 1999 diesel

2008-02-14 Thread Zeitgeist
The rust problem he was referring to there, was more than likely related to the spring perches, which were a serious design flaw associated with the W210 chassis. I'd seriously consider either a '98 or '99 E300D, but the first thing I'd do is remove the front springs, break out my MIG setup and

[MBZ] Saw a 1999 diesel

2008-02-14 Thread Donald Snook
I was out in front of our building and I saw a 1999 300 diesel. I was out looking at it and the owner came out and was wondering if he could help me (I am sure he was thinking what is this strange guy doing around my car). Anyway, I talked to him and told I was interested in Mercedes diesels

Re: [MBZ] Saw a 1999 diesel

2008-02-14 Thread John Robbins
Zeitgeist wrote: The rust problem he was referring to there, was more than likely related to the spring perches, which were a serious design flaw associated with the W210 chassis. I'd seriously consider either a '98 or '99 E300D, but the first thing I'd do is remove the front springs, break

Re: [MBZ] Saw a 1999 diesel

2008-02-14 Thread E M
Isn't it funny how fast car people bond once they start chatting? :-) Ed 300E On 14/02/2008, Kevin Kraly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the owner came out and was wondering if he could help me (I am sure he was thinking what is this strange guy doing around my car). I got the same reaction when

Re: [MBZ] Saw a 1999 diesel

2008-02-14 Thread Kevin Kraly
the owner came out and was wondering if he could help me (I am sure he was thinking what is this strange guy doing around my car). I got the same reaction when a 1981 300SD pulled up next to our car at the post office. I jumped out to have a look/feel when the owner walked up. Can I help you?