Are these people retarded? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

DieselAddict · #1 10-03-2006, 07:42 PM

Look at this auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-240D-Mercedes-diesel-biofeul-veggie-oil-conversion_W0QQitemZ280033835926QQihZ018QQcategoryZ6329QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This is an automatic (read slow-ass) 240D with high miles, bad paint, no AC, and "converted to operate on biodiesel veggie oil".

Currently running for $6000. These people are just plain retarded.

Dubyagee · #2 10-03-2006, 07:45 PM

Ok, thats just plain dumb.

DieselAddict · #3 10-03-2006, 07:49 PM

Also look at the bidding history. It's just two Ebay newbie morons. I wonder if this is plain stupidity or a bid-up scam.

#4 10-03-2006, 07:50 PM

The high bidder (and 99% of the other bids) is a 0 feedback.

dalba · #5 10-03-2006, 08:11 PM

this is becoming a real problem out here in CA.

Everyone and their mother has a beat up example of one of these, with "low" miles that have a ridiculous price tag attached to it.

Just BS, utter BS.

Hatterasguy · #6 10-03-2006, 08:38 PM

Smells like a scam.

iNeon · #7 10-03-2006, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselAddict

This is an automatic (read slow-ass) 240D

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

Seriously, though-- In town, an automatic 240D is a wonderous thing! It is smooth, quiet and I'd even call it lithe. They're slow on hills and 80mph is very taxing, true. You can't ask for a nicer experience in a car than being in 2nd and 3rd gears in a 240D.

ayrtonsenna · #8 10-03-2006, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNeon

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

Seriously, though-- In town, an automatic 240D is a wonderous thing! It is smooth, quiet and I'd even call it lithe. They're slow on hills and 80mph is very taxing, true. You can't ask for a nicer experience in a car than being in 2nd and 3rd gears in a 240D.

thank you, ineon. this man speaks the truth.

pawoSD · #9 10-04-2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNeon

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

Seriously, though-- In town, an automatic 240D is a wonderous thing! It is smooth, quiet and I'd even call it lithe. They're slow on hills and 80mph is very taxing, true. You can't ask for a nicer experience in a car than being in 2nd and 3rd gears in a 240D.

Nicer experience: 2nd and 3rd gears in a 617 powered vehicle, knowing you have 60 more hp on tap than a person in a 240.

*Flame suit on*

DieselAddict · #10 10-04-2006, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iNeon

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

Seriously, though-- In town, an automatic 240D is a wonderous thing! It is smooth, quiet and I'd even call it lithe. They're slow on hills and 80mph is very taxing, true. You can't ask for a nicer experience in a car than being in 2nd and 3rd gears in a 240D.

Don't get me wrong, I love the 240D (as long as it's a manual

). Maybe I came too harsh on the 240D automatics, but the truth is, they are less desirable than the manuals and there's no reason any sane person would pay $6000 for this kind of example, though the fact that it's an automatic is actually the least important issue here.

Old300D · #11 10-04-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselAddict

Don't get me wrong, I love the 240D (as long as it's a manual

). Maybe I came too harsh on the 240D automatics, but the truth is, they are less desirable than the manuals and there's no reason any sane person would pay $6000 for this kind of example, though the fact that it's an automatic is actually the least important issue here.

I paid $600 for mine.