M.B.E.G. Winter Coastal Cruise Saturday February 26th 2011 - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #31 02-19-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselchatter

I'll be looking for you. I'll be driving the pastel blue 300D parked out back...

That will be great! We have not seen that one yet.

ROLLGUY · #32 02-20-2011, 10:12 AM

Here is a teaser photo:

You won't want to miss out on the beautiful cars!

vwnate1 · #33 02-20-2011, 10:56 AM

If you don't hear this often , you never read my posts as that's my daily roll out time 7 days a week

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I'm looking forward to this drive , I await the good pictures as I'm not able to drive & take decent photos ~ oh , wait ~ I can't take decent photos when standing still either......

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vwnate1 · #34 02-20-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by sd300td

The 240D cruises best at under 65 mph. Even then, its louder and would probably slow down with every freeway undulation. Fuel economy suffers big time at speeds over 65 mph...not like any other Benz.

Well yes and no but , if you're just interested in blasting along you'd not own a vintage Mercedes Diesel....

I also agree that the W-123 chassis is more comfy on long drives , this is a common bone of contention amongst the W-126 owners ~ yes they get better fuel economy on the open road due to improved aerodynamics but I see more W-123 owners on long trips .

Hesperia isn't far , pop in some good tunes & join us ! .

suginami · #35 02-20-2011, 01:06 PM

Just checked the weather forecast for Santa Monica.

There's a 70% chance of rain on Saturday as of today (Sunday).

I don't know if this will change the plans.

vwnate1 · #36 02-20-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by suginami

Just checked the weather forecast for Santa Monica.

There's a 70% chance of rain on Saturday as of today (Sunday).

I don't know if this will change the plans.

I plan to be there unless Sta. Monica slides into the Pacific Ocean .

Yes , my Mercedes trunk leaks , so what ? .

Either you love your old Mercedes or it's some sort of sick fashion accessory , if you love it , DRIVE the damn thing , that's what it's made for & oddly enough , they're good rain cars

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ROLLGUY · #37 02-20-2011, 03:30 PM

We will do the run rain or shine. If it rains, we just may spend more time INSIDE Norm's looking at the cars through the windows. Lets just hope the weather guessers are wrong.

vwnate1 · #38 02-20-2011, 04:57 PM

The Music ! don't forget the Nickleodians !

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imdji · #39 02-23-2011, 11:54 PM

The route map can be found here.
Please print one for yourself.
See you Saturday.......Dennis