My friend is looking for a 123 or 115. this would be her first Mercedes. despite my explanation that 240s are slow she told me that any Mercedes was ok as long as it was a diesel.

Well i just spotted this car on Craigslist:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/car/722464829.html

I'm in Sacramento and she is in Santa Rosa. so there is no one close to give the car a look. the owner says the car "runs but needs engine work" I've seen my fair share of Mercedes where "runs but needs engine work" means needs a valve adjustment, I've also seen them say "runs but needs engine work" and have it be a rod knock.

is there any one in the Santa Cruz area who could look at this for me?

a seat of the pants compression test where you watch the oil cap bounce would help.

Zack? what do i need to bribe you with to get you to go over the hill? BUDDY

__________________