Where were all the diesels - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Oracle12345 · #1 04-02-2009, 11:43 PM

I could get snow tires, chains etc but I dont want the long tedious body work that the road salt causes so Id rather trash another car in the snow that I dont care about so much, hence I have the geo

engatwork · #2 04-02-2009, 09:21 PM

There are three w123's in the parking lot at my plant that are used for daily drivers. The production manager (guy next to the mill manager), the finishing and shipping superintendent and myself. I just converted the production managers car back to r12 with a new compressor/dryer and no I did not do it for free

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captainmonk · #3 04-03-2009, 04:53 AM

gimmie my sdl anytime for driving in the snow
my dually diesel 4wd is horrible in the snow
If you cant drive an SD or SDL in the snow move

LUVMBDiesels · #4 04-03-2009, 08:02 AM

My SDL cruises around all year as long as it is not slushy out. I don't want my rust free SC car developing cancer late in life. Right now we are cruising around Bethesda Md and Charles Town WV...

We will be heading up I-81 today going to NY

fruitcakesa · #5 04-03-2009, 08:16 AM

My 82 123 is driven every day in all weather. Nokia Hak 1's on all four wheels and 200# in the trunk get it through most stuff but it is mud season in Vermont and we live on the toughest, gnarliest hill in town so the Benz and the Jetta sit at the bottom and we commute up and down with the Cummins.
Within 15 miles are a handful of 123's and one in my little town ,a 300TD, is also a DD
My 81 will strictly be a fair weather ride however, rust never sleeps!

LNGfish · #6 04-03-2009, 09:30 AM

To think of it, I have not seen a diesel MB in years around me. Wonder why.

SwampYankee · #7 04-03-2009, 09:37 AM

Mine was tucked away in its garage cocoon for the winter. It poked its head out last month and saw its shadow and backed in again. It'll probably emerge this weekend.

It already has some tin worm damage and I don't want to exacerbate it so it'll stay in the garage until I can fix it.

racebannon · #8 04-03-2009, 09:58 AM

2X on the sand in the trunk and good shoes.
Slow and steady wins the race.

71inka02 · #9 04-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Same here -- back in February, I did a 2 week 2800 mile trip in my 85 SD and only saw 2 other diesels, both of which were 123's.

And I don't think time of year played a role --- I'm in Greensboro, NC went from NC to Orlando, Clearwater, Miami, Key West, back to Orlando, to Atlanta then Charleston, SC, Myrtle Beach and Wilmington, NC ---- So, to my knowledge in the south, folks don't typically park cars for the winter -- maybe a rag top they would....

But gotta tell you -- was traveling a couple of weeks back from Asheville, NC to Greensboro, and I passed a 240D with Alaska tags --- There were 3, younger (mid 20's) looking people in the car --- it was a 240D"H"...meaning loaded heavy, roof rack and all...she was riding in the right lane, doing maybe 60 in a 70 MPH stretch of I-40. Her paint was thin and faded, and missing some trim parts...but exhaust smoke was at a minimum, she was running good.....I was cruising steady, and exceeding the posted speed limit and approached quickly on the left, but slowed as I came upon them ---- the driver had seen me coming, as I could see the passengers turning around and looking -- the gal driving hit her hazard flashers as way of saying hello...I slowed when along side, and they were waving and appeared to be having a great road trip -- they gave a thumbs up with big smiles - I returned the gesture and smile --- but then it was time to move on...I was wondering if they were on a spring break trip somewhere.......

samdon · #10 04-03-2009, 05:00 PM

Smoke,

I live just North of you in a tiny little mountain town. There are tons of MB diesels in this ghost town of about 1900 people. Everything from my W115 up to the latest offerings from MB. If you ride around the block to test your ALDA adjustment and don't see another MB diesel....you had your eyes closed!

ricardobs84 · #11 04-16-2009, 09:03 PM

i drive my 240d 4speed during the winter with $250(all 4) korean tires. The key is to have soe weight at the back(full tank, maybe sand bags), lower your tire pressure and whatever you do do not loose momentum.. you have to learn to anticipate and not be afraid of drifting or flooring it when needed.
I still remember taking on highway entrance ramps uphill with the rear sliding 45 degrees to the left. It was fun, but if wouldn't have made it that was it for me until someone pushed me or towed me.