Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals

2007-11-25 Thread Jim Cathey
ALSO, do the job descriptions give the TIME that it is supposed to take to complete the job? They don't even list all the steps. They are intended for EXPERT mechanics. Nonetheless, the contain vital information. It's just that they have ONLY the vital information. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals

2007-11-21 Thread Rick Knoble
I see them on e-bay for like $35 - seems like they are pirated copies of the Mercedes CD sold for $100 - is that right? If not, is the stuff scanned from MB manuals? Are they good? I had purchased the correct manuals for my 123 on EBay. I bought a cheap one for the 201 on EBay and it ended up

Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals

2007-11-21 Thread OK Don
The original CDs from MB are scanned copies of the paper manuals - at least the one's I have. Yes - most of the one's on eBay are copies of the MB manuals. ALSO, do the job descriptions give the TIME that it is supposed to take to complete the job? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA uh, no. Ask

Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals

2007-11-21 Thread John M McIntosh
On Nov 21, 2007, at 6:34 PM, OK Don wrote: The original CDs from MB are scanned copies of the paper manuals - at least the one's I have. Yes - most of the one's on eBay are copies of the MB manuals. A friend of mine bought some and the quality was subnormal. He brought them by to try

Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals

2007-11-21 Thread Scott Ritchey
The paper manuals have the best image quality, at least for the older cars. But the older CDs are very reasonable (like $20) from http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/index.do under Classic Center, Technical Literature. Maybe even cheaper than pirated copies for some models. Scott Ritchey

Re: [MBZ] question about CD-ROM repair manuals

2007-11-21 Thread Wonko the Sane
Most folks just ask a friend to loan them a CD. Me? I have W123 and W124 verions. Yes, that is a hint. D. On 11/21/07, Christopher McCann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I see them on e-bay for like $35 - seems like they are pirated copies of the Mercedes CD sold for $100 - is that right? If not,