What would entice you to get rid of your diesel and drive a gas burner? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Diesel Giant · #1 12-22-2005, 10:41 PM

I want to see how many hard core diesel ites are here. What life situation would prompt you to get rid of your diesel and drive a gas burner.

For me I hate gas burners so much, it would have to be a real desperate situation for me to dump the Mercedes diesel in favor of a gas burner.

TheDon · #2 12-22-2005, 10:43 PM

what is wrong with you.. ive got diesel running rampet through my veins now .. another 10000 hours and ill need a filter change and this dang EGR valve on my neck is bothering me

JamesDean · #3 12-22-2005, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

what is wrong with you.. ive got diesel running rampet through my veins now .. another 10000 hours and ill need a filter change and this dang EGR valve on my neck is bothering me

bypass that EGR and use the Brian's blocking plate kit #3 !

TheDon · #4 12-23-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesDean

bypass that EGR and use the Brian's blocking plate kit #3 !

its on its way i ordered it.. i wouldnt mind a new E320 CDI or the prototype SL 400 CDI ... i forgot what mercedes it was but its a 2 door coupe convertible with a v-12.. i wouldnt mind it in silver

iNeon · #5 12-23-2005, 09:38 AM

hmm.. what would it take to get me out of my diesel..

1) an offer to buy it from me- at a decent price, mind you heh heh no pms offering 500 bux please

2) fuel prices and consumption higher than those of my gasoline car(sadly, this is reality)

3) a 230ce for sale locally.

4) a 280ce for sale locally.

5) a 560sec in black on off-black sitting in my driveway and a gasoline credit card with unlimited funds available to it in my wallet.

i have to agree with the folks that say the engine isnt what is keeping me in the 240. its the feelings of security, of reliability and even though i am only a minorly skilled shadetree mechanic; the feelings of self sufficience.

a mechanically fuel injected 4 cylinder benz would offer comparable performance to the 240 and would be quieter, smoother and a bit more friendly to guests. boy would i like one! a metallic chocolate coupe with palomino interior and a manual sliding roof.

i would call him das Scheißeauto

TheDon · #6 12-23-2005, 09:54 AM

lmao .. ineon nice name for the auto

Ra_ · #7 12-22-2005, 10:44 PM

Can't think of anything.

I will get a gasser though, because I want an SL too.

MTUpower · #8 12-22-2005, 10:47 PM

Do the letters A M G tempt anyone?
or S L ?
remember- one out of three is 33%.

I have fallen for the dark side...
corners at 50 are fun, and punishing those who attempt to pass are a evil delight.

Palangi · #9 12-22-2005, 10:49 PM

What??? They make gas cars???

Austin85 · #10 12-22-2005, 10:50 PM

Not S L; but S L C .....

PagodaLover · #11 12-22-2005, 11:10 PM

I don't feel loyalty to a particular car or engine because of the particular fossil fuel it uses . . . in general I buy a car because it's in good shape, has a little character and quality and is a joy to drive. Oh, and has a manual transmission, too.

A crappy diesel is just as bad as a crappy gasser, but it will probably keep running longer.

kmaysob · #12 12-24-2005, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PagodaLover

I don't feel loyalty to a particular car or engine because of the particular fossil fuel it uses . . . in general I buy a car because it's in good shape, has a little character and quality and is a joy to drive. Oh, and has a manual transmission, too.

A crappy diesel is just as bad as a crappy gasser, but it will probably keep running longer.

i agree with that

Oilbrnr · #13 12-22-2005, 11:12 PM

Given the signatures on this site, I think that most, if not all of you have yet to experience what a modern diesel is capable of. Down right scary power folks. Even in the form of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that weighs in excess of 7k.

I have my preferences, and they are not of the blue oval persuasion, but none the less, all three when chip'd or reprogrammed can down right scare the bu-jesus out of you.

400hp and 800+ ft pounds of tq is some serious poopie power people.

PagodaLover · #14 12-22-2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilbrnr

Given the signatures on this site, I think that most, if not all of you have yet to experience what a modern diesel is capable of. Down right scary power folks. Even in the form of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that weighs in excess of 7k.

My 40 bhp 180D with column manual shift hauls some serious butt, I will have you know.

MTUpower · #15 12-22-2005, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Oilbrnr

Given the signatures on this site, I think that most, if not all of you have yet to experience what a modern diesel is capable of. Down right scary power folks. Even in the form of a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that weighs in excess of 7k.

I have my preferences, and they are not of the blue oval persuasion, but none the less, all three when chip'd or reprogrammed can down right scare the bu-jesus out of you.

400hp and 800+ ft pounds of tq is some serious poopie power people.

My current other diesels have nearly four times the HP as your chipped Isuzu and the next two more than 6 times. Motor and Turbine Union aka MTU , Mercedes off road division produces diesels with 150 HP per cylinder. Don't judge a book by it's cover.