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2231 messages, Last post on Nov 11, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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Replying to: benzsilver (Jun 23, 2009 7:32 pm)  The benefit of this vrs finding another door lock is that my igition key works fine with the passenger side lock, so by moving the passenger side lock to the driver's door, I will still be able to use my ignition key to lock and unlock my driver's side door. thks
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Replying to: keithmcd (Jun 24, 2009 6:01 am) |
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So I was reading Maureen McCormick's (aka Marcia Brady) new memoir a few days ago and I had to share this short excerpt, which takes place circa 1973: "I had my heart set on an Audi but my father insisted on me being in something safe...I ended up with a Mercedes diesel sedan...It was a beautiful car but it felt like I was driving a smoky 18-wheeler..." Frankly, I have to agree with her on that one - the numerous times I drove my college buddy's '82 240D it felt as if I was piloting a bus, due to its quite heavy feel. It certainly wasn't as agile as my old Toyota Corolla, that's for sure.
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Replying to: jrosasmc (Jul 28, 2009 7:55 am) No doubt a Corolla would be a lot more agile than a 240D...probably more powerful, and lighter. Probably more metal in the front clip of a W115/W123 than an entire period Corolla  I remember the first time I drove my fintail, and the first thing I thought was "this is like a bus". Gigantic steering wheel, upright windshield, weird engine noise and acceleration compared to a normal car. But, I got used to it pretty quickly.
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 9:18 am)
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i had a 1980 300sd for 15 years and it was a great vehicle engine never let me down and it was fast over 15 years it gave 30+ mpg miss that sd now have a 90 300e looking for a 190td hard to find but will get one soon
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Replying to: britcan (Jul 28, 2009 11:44 am)
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Replying to: fintail (Jul 28, 2009 12:27 pm) |
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) Good old smooth, if a little clattery, I6.
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Replying to: burdawg (Jul 29, 2009 5:49 am) If you don't wish to drive your old 280SE vigorously (and I do mean vigorously), you'll have to go to a hotter plug and carry a bucket of them around with you. |
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