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I've contributed to the quietness by posting far less frequently.
The car has functionally stabilized. I think I'm into cyclic repairs now, having done it the first time, now doing things a second time... but know how. No need to post and ask questions. And because I'm not "innovating" with my repair actions on the Benz, I feel like I've got less to contribute. ...the database of info here is still awesome, that's what search is for, that's "never" going away.
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Have to wonder what the average age of forum members are, myself an anomaly at 22...
Even I get sore working underneath the things
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1978 300D, 373,000km 617.912, 711.113 5 speed, 7.5mm superpump, HX30W turbo...many, many years in the making.... 1977 280> 300D - 500,000km+ (to be sold...) 1984 240TD>300TD 121,000 miles, *gone* 1977 250 parts car 1988 Toyota Corona 2.0D *gone* 1975 FJ45>HJ45 1981 200>240D (to be sold...) 1999 Hyundai Lantra 1.6 *gone* 1980s Lansing Bagnall FOER 5.2 Forklift (the Mk2 engine hoist) 2001 Holden Rodeo 4JB1T 2WD |
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I'm 27, so add me to the "young guy" list! (I think we all get sore underneath cars)
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RenaissanceMan Labs: where the future is being made today. Garage: 2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions) 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg 1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking. |
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I'm not in my 20's anymore, but not very advanced in my 30's either. Betsie and I are about the same age, although I'm not nearly has high maintenance as she is! Lately I have been missing the motivation to do wrenching. The car runs okay'ish (though not perfect) and I take her to work ocassionally, but I've been driving my Mazda more and more again. The Mazda never has problems and Betsie....Well, Betsie does. She's been sitting idle in my garage a lot lately.
I'm not too worried about the forum though,has it seems active enough to me. Whenever I have a question I generally get a prompt response from a helpful someone. Though lately I haven't been posting much because of the aforementioned lack of motivation to work on the car, but I still read the forum almost daily and check all the new posts frequently.
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"The MB W123 is so bulletproof, you can drive them forever. Which is a good thing as it takes that long to get anywhere." Betsie: 1984 W123 300D (hobby, 280k miles) Myrla: 2001 Mazda Protege 2.0 ES 5spd (daily driver, 130k miles) The Turd: 2007 Toyota Camry (wife's car, 118k miles) |
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For myself. I just don't have the time any more to spend all of it on the forums or working on the car. Much as I'd like to. Sort of in a holding pattern right now. - Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark Formerly... 2000 GMC Sonoma 1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021 2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels 1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles. 1984 123 200 1979 116 280S 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1971 108 280S |
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Anybody wanna place bets on who this long ago member is?
From denver... Posts a lot in turbo threads... Quote:
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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread "as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do! My drivers: 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5Turbo 1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!! 1987 300TD 1987 300TD 1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere! |
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I am 58. I think back on all the ill-advised repairs I did on cars in my 20's and 30's, often w/o the proper tools and I sure wish they had the internet then. Even worse, was when I relied on mechanics, w/o Yelp and Angie's List to help screen the turds. In those days, you had to rely on scraps of mis-information from relatives, geezers at the barber shop, and mechanics with their own agenda, though shop manuals were probably better written then.
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Used to be a time a few years ago that when i asked a question i got an answer. Now i get a sarcastic comment.
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There is something a big magical about a classic MB that no other car can equal. Yes, it can be a pain getting parts, turning wrenches, etc., but then you aren't driving a 'looks like everyone else's ride' automobile. These classic MBs were designed by Bruno Sacco, a world class designer. After he left MB, the cars started to look 'cookie cutter'. Bruno was the KING.
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This thread motivated me to take my 87 300D that has been sitting for 6 weeks out for a couple drives in spite of the minor issues it has. I had forgotten how good it feels to drive that thing. Thanks guys!
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RenaissanceMan Labs: where the future is being made today. Garage: 2017 Chevy Colorado Diesel (nanny state emissions) 2005 Volvo S40 T5 AWD, 77k 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D turbodiesel, 4 sp auto, 156k - 28.7 mpg 1996 Tracker 4x4, 2 door, 16v, 3 sp auto. 113k - 28.6 mpg WARNING: this post may contain dangerous free thinking. |
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Vstech, old boy, I seem to remember an infamous poster by the name of Zedd hailing from Denver.
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Zedd has my bet........
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My money was on FI. I thought he was from colorado as well.
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I have a friend with a Benz about eight years old. I would just as soon ride in a Chevette. Richard |
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