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12-22-2010, 09:36 PM
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There should be a drama forum. Where all the grumpy old dieselers can just let each other have it.
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12-23-2010, 12:36 AM
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If you want to feel good about your mechanic skills, read this...
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From: Ed Brown Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 6:26 AM To: Anna Golder Subject: RE: status update on your car at Barrier Motors Good morning, i could not send an email last night. here is the cost break down: engine shut off & vacuum leak repair, labor $840 (6 hrs), parts $200. brakes hose replacement, $280 (2hrs) parts $215. wipers $78 parts, no labor. key $30. akebono brakes $120 labor, $165 parts. oil & filter service $89. no charge to adjust switch for solenoid. total labor $1280. total parts $710. oil $26. total $2015.12, tax $191.44. grand total $2206.56. ready for your credit card payment. i attached the paper mats to the dash as requested. ed brown 425. ________________________________________ ________________________________________ > Your vehicle has been assigned for pick up! Last edited by English Bulldog; 12-23-2010 at 11:51 AM.
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12-23-2010, 03:11 AM
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A common quote on here "There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes!" $140/ Hr is good money for them. I struggle to get that for a road grader & opperator including fuel !!  $78 for wiper blades !! I paid $3.99 the other day & thought it was too much. $165 for brake pads !! Have a look at fastlane !! Better still, dont tell Lee or he may be tempted to put the price up!!  It looks like some one is paying for some crack habit !! 
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Grumpy Old Diesel Owners Club group I no longer question authority, I annoy authority. More effect, less effort.... 1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket. 1980 300D now parts car 800k miles 1984 300D 500k miles  1987 250td 160k miles English import  2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles  1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo. 1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion. Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving Last edited by vstech; 12-25-2010 at 09:49 PM. Reason: removed phone number
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12-23-2010, 09:49 AM
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F.Y.I.
it's not good practice to post telephone numbers or home addresses on here... it's ok to post your OWN info, but it's not wise... Quote:
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12-23-2010, 11:03 AM
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The choice of how someone deals with their cars service issues is still their choice in my mind. Last edited by vstech; 12-25-2010 at 09:51 PM. Reason: removed phone number
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12-23-2010, 11:29 AM
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12-23-2010, 11:39 AM
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Those numbers are incredible.
However, I can tell you that locally I believe the largest and most reputable indy Volvo-Mercedes shop is at about $115/hr for Benz and their parts markups are large.
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12-23-2010, 11:49 AM
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the address is the Mercedes dealership. i will erase the phone number.
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12-23-2010, 11:50 AM
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12-23-2010, 01:41 PM
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price of wiper surprised me. I thought it would be 26 and if i thought harder 32.
I was going to drive it down from Wa down thru the Oregon and the Cal Redwoods. So thought it might be wise to change the worn out wipers. But couldn't get people to commit so i hired Carmoza, the best car mover out there. David T.
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12-25-2010, 03:36 AM
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Post the link. The Indy I use sometimes is @ $117.00 per hour. Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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12-25-2010, 04:56 AM
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http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1561155-i-bought-camera-christmas-take-pictures.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w123-e-ce-d-cd-td/1554605-i-bought-car-full-price-without.html Enjoy....
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12-25-2010, 12:54 PM
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Amazing
. very interesting couple of threads. Well now that the Christmas presents are opened, he can take a picture of his imaginary car with his imaginary camera. OH wait!!!! he had to sell it to pay for "Medical Bills". Charlie
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there were three HP ratings on the OM616... 1) Not much power 2) Even less power 3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast. 80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works
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