Las Vegas would be quite a trip! It might be cool to see how many members would be interested in a meet in that area- its centrally located for SoCal members, NV members, AZ members, etc... and its just a couple hours further than LA for us in N.Ca.... maybe something to think about for the late spring when the snows have passed and the Sierras are clear... Could you imagine all the fun it would be if we had the group we had today caravaning to L.A.?

In the meantime I'd be down for a g2g in the Bay Area, lots of great roads off of 280, 1, and the like.

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Nate

1995 E420
1992 BMW 525i
1984 300D Turbo sold
1993 Volvo 244 sold
1995 Volvo 944T R.I.P!


"The details are not details. They make the product."
-Charles Eames

www.cbs.nu

Nice to meet everyone! I had fun talking with a bunch of like minded enthusiasts. Hopefully there will be more meets sometime soon (1-2 month's time).

Pics to come tomorrow!

Btw, I was fumbling with my iPod setup in the dark, and everyone got out of dodge. I tried to catch up, but people got in front of me in town and on the freeway and I also got stuck at a few red lights.

Nothing a little speeding couldn't fix

Here are my pics:

A few minutes after I arrived.


Nice red paint!


Custom intake on this one.


Very nice C43.


Dual exhaust 300SD


A view of the other side:


Absolutely beautiful 560 SEC! They just don't make em like they used to.


AMG West! What parts were purchased from Barry Taylor?




Open hoods:

Exceptionally maintained ultra-rare 190 D Turbo 2.5


Sunset pics at the wreckers:











See you next meet!

Nice pictures!

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Loved the meet. Loved the cars.

Anyways, it was cool meeting a buch of you guys that I have only known by what you post. I loved the conversation at lunch, talking about the cars, as well as other assorted subjects.

Anyways, I took some pictures but lost the SD reader. Let me find it, and I will get the pictures up.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

So everyone...
Dare I ask?
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When and where is the next one?

Cheers all,
-nB

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'83 300D Turbo
Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died
bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00
3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280
Got insurance? FarmersReallySucks.Com

When my 300SD gets repainted

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Current:
05 E320 CDI
07 GL320 CDI
08 Sprinter
05 Dodge Cummins
01 Dodge Cummins

Previous
2004 E55 AMG
2002 C32 AMG (#2)
1995 E300
1978 300D
1987 300D
2002 C32 AMG(blown motor :[
1981 300SD
1983 300SD
1987 300SDL
2002 Jetta TDI
1996 S420
1995 S500
1993 190E 2.6
1992 190E 2.3
1985 190E 2.3 5-Speed

Can we find some place in the Bay Area that has a roof (just in case the weather in January is not ideal)? Given that it took us a while to get the Sacramento date finalized, we don't need to add another variable. We need someplace where we can meet rain or shine...any suggestions?

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

When you replace your engine mounts and get 20mpg

ROFL
I like the shake, I'm gonna call it "the martini shaker"

Seriously, that .4 MPG is bugging me. I have a feeling if I do everything in my todo list that will buy me 1-2 MPG alone in less slop and drag from the steering system.

BTW, the engine mounts are ok (taking a heck of a beating though), it's the anti-shake shock that's toast (and a bunch of other things, see the "whatcha doin this winter thread).
-nB

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'83 300D Turbo
Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died
bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00
3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280
Got insurance? FarmersReallySucks.Com

Well if we can find a parking garage that would let us hang out for the day we would have something. There is a community college down the street from me with a garage (on top if its clear, under if not) and they might be cool with letting us hang out. I'd have to ask but we have some fun roads around here as well we could drive later in the day. I know some members don't like driving their clean cars in the rain so that could create some issues. Flexibility will be the key for a winter meet.

We may also be getting a Pismo Beach/Morro Bay meet organized here pretty soon. Again we will have to deal with rain but those are always fun because we get the LA guys plus the northern california people. It is a little longer drive but a very fun day-trip.

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-Zack K.

http://www.maj.com/gallery/Boardmong...-Drive/si2.jpg


1983 300d Turbo (Daily Drive) -- 243,000 miles
1979 280ce AMG (Beginning extreme restoration) -- 141,410 miles
1979 Yamaha Chappy LB50 (Awating new points) -- 1411.6 miles

1981 300d Euro 4 speed -- 188,421 km -- SOLD
1979 300d Euro 4 speed (Sold to Brother) -- 257,000 miles

A Collection of w123 AMG Cars and Parts

Thanks to all for putting this event together. I drove right at 850 miles round trip Saturday and enjoyed every minute. Great bunch of guys with super cars and so much information.

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Buzz
1977 300D 151K (TMU) DB922 Pastel Blue w/Blue
1981 300SD 450K DB753 Astral Silver w/Black
1987 190D Turbo 340K DB199 Black Pearl w/Black
1990 350SDL 190K DB199 Black Pearl w/Black
1994 E320 Convertible 65K DB(9)744 Brilliant Silver w/Grey
1995 E300 Diesel 150K DB (5)904 Midnight Blue w/Saddle

I cannot wait for another meet!!! I'll be mulling ideas over in my head for a good location in the Bay Area. Zacks idea is a good one. Might be cool to meet up somewhere with a nice back drop, or a place thats nearby to some form of food etc... if winter wasnt on its way a BBQ would be grand, wouldnt it?

Marin County civic center would be cool, right off of 101 in San Rafael. great roads up there between 101 and highway 1. Theres a great town called Bolinas which is a couple miles north of stinson beach. Could meet up at the civic center and go for a drive out to Bolinas for lunch or dinner at the Coast Cafe in Bolinas. http://www.bolinascafe.com/
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Marin_Civic_Center.html

ideas ideas ideas...

at any rate it would be really great to try and make meets a more regular happening. I know that winter is a variable for me... at least in regards to what car I'll drive. If the w202 is welcome than im there on a rainy day. the W123 and BMW E9 like to stay dry in the winter

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Nate

1995 E420
1992 BMW 525i
1984 300D Turbo sold
1993 Volvo 244 sold
1995 Volvo 944T R.I.P!


"The details are not details. They make the product."
-Charles Eames

www.cbs.nu

My car loves the rain! I drove down highway 1 last year... i was looking into hiking at Point Rays. that is some beautiful country. great place for pics. if weather wasn't an issue, a nice pic of the cars up at Battery Point with the City in the background... that would be awesome. I'm not familiar enough withthe bay area to know of a dry place off th etop of my head, so i'll leave that up to you Bay Area people... but count me in! i'll be there rain or shine.

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