Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-10 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I am still not sure why I gave luther a pass into the SDL club. Im not sure he is worthy yet. Loren Faeth wrote: Aye, Skipper! I was just ribbing you a lil, The 126 Is the best road (trekking) car ever made, with the possible exception of the 6.9 and the 600. Welcome to the SDL club. Th

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Donald Snook
Loren F. wrote: "I didn't think you were old enough for an SDL. You do know it is an > "old > man's car" don't you? kinda like the Burgundy 80 something to early 90s > buicks, only with a LOT more class and durability" Well, I am only 33 and not only would I love an SDL (I have

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Loren Faeth
Aye, Skipper! I was just ribbing you a lil, The 126 Is the best road (trekking) car ever made, with the possible exception of the 6.9 and the 600. Welcome to the SDL club. They are awesome automobiles, whether is descent or ascent, or level flight attitude. As for hauling fuel, btdt. In

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Luther
Ugh. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR work Quoting Zeitgeist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: In general I prefer ascending fuel economy, rather than descending...it's a play on words.

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Zeitgeist
In general I prefer ascending fuel economy, rather than descending...it's a play on words. On 10/9/06, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: What fuel economy are you talking? I believe the 603 will out perform the 617 in fuel economy. Plus, this car has the added benefit of more leg room for the

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Steve MacSween
on 10/9/06 12:09 PM, Luther at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > What fuel economy are you talking? I believe the 603 will out perform the 617 > in fuel economy. Plus, this car has the added benefit of more leg room > for the > rear seat AND the reclining rear seat for extra passenger comfort. Uh,

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Luther
What fuel economy are you talking? I believe the 603 will out perform the 617 in fuel economy. Plus, this car has the added benefit of more leg room for the rear seat AND the reclining rear seat for extra passenger comfort. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '83 300SD (236 kmi) '82 300CD (160 k

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Zeitgeist
I think I'd personally prefer ascent fuel economy, but to each their own... On 10/9/06, Luther <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I am old enough to know that the 126 is probably the best long distance road car ever made. Add a good 603 to that and you have a powerful car that get's descent fuel econo

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Luther
I am old enough to know that the 126 is probably the best long distance road car ever made. Add a good 603 to that and you have a powerful car that get's descent fuel economy. I plan to install my hitch to this car and find a wrecked/parts 560 and swap the SLS for my SDL. That'll make it a gre

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I dont think Zippy will be able to figure out them new fangled diesel engines. Loren Faeth wrote: I didn't think you were old enough for an SDL. You do know it is an "old man's car" don't you? kinda like the Burgundy 80 something to early 90s buicks, only with a LOT more class and durabilit

Re: [MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-09 Thread Loren Faeth
I didn't think you were old enough for an SDL. You do know it is an "old man's car" don't you? kinda like the Burgundy 80 something to early 90s buicks, only with a LOT more class and durability At 03:17 PM 10/8/2006, you wrote: arrived today. Thanks Kaleb. I'm off to the golf course. --

[MBZ] finally, my own SDL

2006-10-08 Thread Luther Gulseth
arrived today. Thanks Kaleb. I'm off to the golf course. -- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (270,491 mi) head case? '83 300SD (241 kmi) '82 300CD (162 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) needs MAJOR engine work