From now on I won’t use the brake pedal on my Benz

Read this seller’s description at line #6

6. All of these “older” diesel Benzes have another added benefit. If you need to stop the vehicle, in an emergency situation or when exiting a freeway, instead of slamming on the brakes, all you have to do is let your foot off of the accelerator pedal and the vehicle will slowly come to a stop. This saves on brake wear and tear as well as being extra safe on ice or in snow.) You could also stay on a hill in Drive without putting your foot on the brake pedal to keep you still. This car is so much more advanced for its time.


Link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-1979-300-SD-Mercedes-Benz-WVO-DIESEL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6330QQihZ016QQitemZ260089529819QQrdZ1
eBay Motors: Mercedes-Benz : 300-Series (item 260089529819 end time Mar-04-07 20:00:00 PST)

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2000 430 ML
2005 S500
87 300 D
61 300 restoring

Uh yeah. I notice they are really great engine brakers (yes I have new calipers) but in an emergency situation?

Whatta cook

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1985 CA 300D Turbo , 213K mi

Brand? Home-made?

Hermaphroditic children may result from buying this car.

It would seem the sellers child is just as confused as the seller?

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Chris
64 190D R.I.P.
80 240D W/617 engine -for sale
82 240D -for sale

:d :d :d :d :d

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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.

'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]

I think I saw that on the internet once........

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

someone probably explained the effect of engine braking to this person of not a lot of mechanical sofistication.

for some inexplicable reason he latched onto it as a major selling point.

folks say the darndest things when selling a car.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Why not the other way around... the seller himself being confused about his child?

Rino