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Forum: Diesel Discussion 07-23-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,374
Posted By vahe
I do not like these stickers, grille or bumper...

I do not like these stickers, grille or bumper stickers, the only time that I placed one on my 240D was right after 9/11, it was a 2”x3” US flag, in two weeks the red and blue colors were totally...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 06-02-2011, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,058
Posted By vahe
I learned about this the hard way on our E320 97....

I learned about this the hard way on our E320 97.
Every time that the rear light went out I ended up buying a new tail light assembly, the reason is CHEAP construction.

What happens, every time a...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-17-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,601
Posted By vahe
Over the years I bought many original MB service...

Over the years I bought many original MB service manuals for my various cars, I believe that I still have the original MB manuals for my first MB diesel, 220D 72, they came in blue covers and in...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-16-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,701
Posted By vahe
I have a 2011 E350 Bluetec, leased, it is very...

I have a 2011 E350 Bluetec, leased, it is very nice car, everything is automated head to toe, by comparison my E320 feels like a 240D next to the Bluetec.
But, heaven forbid if you have to do any...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-20-2011, 01:06 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,382
Posted By vahe
The problem is not Mercedes but it is the MB USA,...

The problem is not Mercedes but it is the MB USA, these folks insist on importing the most expen$ive models to US for obvious reasons. There are many smaller MB diesels that are sold all over the...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-19-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,382
Posted By vahe
Would you elaborate on the above, what exactly is...

Would you elaborate on the above, what exactly is coming here in the fall?

Vahe
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2011, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 953
Posted By vahe
616 valve adjustment

240D/77 with 65K miles on a new engine.
What is the valve adjustment interval, is it 10K or 15K miles?

Vahe
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-18-2011, 03:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,467
Posted By vahe
Well, I'd say do not buy high mileage MB with...

Well, I'd say do not buy high mileage MB with automatic transmission either, my E320/97 just lost tranny at 104K despite tranny service to extend its life, these trannys are EXPENSIVE. Getting ready...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-27-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,609
Posted By vahe
My 240D/77 manual was also produced in 1976,...

My 240D/77 manual was also produced in 1976, bought it used 29 years ago and its running just fine.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,351
Posted By vahe
While discussing MB and diesels with the dealer I...

While discussing MB and diesels with the dealer I was told that a new to US C-class may be a reality soon, not because MB wants to, but because it will help MB lower the average mpg of their fleet.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-25-2011, 09:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,351
Posted By vahe
More than half of all passenger cars in Europe...

More than half of all passenger cars in Europe are diesel powered, the political climate in Europe in general is not as hostile towards diesel technology as it is here in US, the current emission...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-24-2011, 09:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,351
Posted By vahe
This one is Iridium Silver inside and out, I...

This one is Iridium Silver inside and out, I wanted the white with dark interior, my 240D is also white with tan interiors, but the lady insisted at getting the same color as her recently deceased...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-23-2011, 04:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,351
Posted By vahe
240D vs BlueTEC

Ok, do not laugh read on,

Yesterday I picked up a new 2011 BlueTEC on a two year lease, this will be for the lady of course.

With little less than 40 miles on this thing our initial impressions...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-18-2011, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,062
Posted By vahe
Speaking of the newer diesels, anyone who is...

Speaking of the newer diesels, anyone who is brave enough to buy and keep one of these sooner or later will face the glow plug replacement issue, just think about what is in store for doing the job,...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2011, 10:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,222
Posted By vahe
The big one is the head gasket, engine mounts,...

The big one is the head gasket, engine mounts, front seal leaking and bunch of other ills.

Vahe
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2011, 07:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,222
Posted By vahe
The 50K miles/5 year lifespan is my personal...

The 50K miles/5 year lifespan is my personal opinion.

The residual value is what MB can unload the car for, and believe me there are many folks who are willing to buy these low mileage...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2011, 05:25 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,222
Posted By vahe
Most of the repairs will have to be done by the...

Most of the repairs will have to be done by the dealer, these cars are computers on four wheels and are very complicated.
The upkeep on one of these, out of warranty, would easily exceed your...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,222
Posted By vahe
Our E320/97 just passed away, 104000 miles and...

Our E320/97 just passed away, 104000 miles and the transmission failed, some of the other failures that I experienced with our E320 would be totally unacceptable in a Yugo, but we are talking MB...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2011, 12:59 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,358
Posted By vahe
This shop was strictly a MB shop, mostly doing...

This shop was strictly a MB shop, mostly doing repairs on older models including 123, 124 and 126 models.

Vahe
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-16-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,358
Posted By vahe
240D 77, all manual , I installed a new motor in...

240D 77, all manual , I installed a new motor in 2002, this was a complete motor from the dealer, the only issue that I had with the new motor was the thermostat, the shop struggled for months but...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 01-15-2011, 09:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 824
Posted By vahe
210 transmission

This is OT but here it goes.

The car is E320-97 its my wife’s car, she put 64K miles in roughly 9 years on it, mostly easy driving, the current mileage is 104000. Yesterday the transmission...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-20-2010, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,756
Posted By vahe
Does anyone know if newer diesels have issues...

Does anyone know if newer diesels have issues with glow plugs similar to 96-99 models where the GP’s sometimes freeze in place resulting in head removal. I do not know what the life expectancy of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-19-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,756
Posted By vahe
Is urea specific to MB or other big players such...

Is urea specific to MB or other big players such as BMW & Audi also require it? How does VW get around the emission issue?
In Europe with large percentage of diesels on the road is biodiesel...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-18-2010, 09:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,756
Posted By vahe
Blue TEC

Any owners of Blue TEC diesels here, what are the overall impressions, the good, the bad & ugly. Any known issues with this car?

Vahe
240D 77
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-13-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,958
Posted By vahe
Are the transmissions on 1997 E & D the same? I...

Are the transmissions on 1997 E & D the same? I have a E320 with 103000 and I hear that the 1997 had issues with transmissions, The tranny was serviced at 60K miles but I am worried.

Vahe
240D...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 11-09-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 645
Posted By vahe
4 cyl diesel in S class

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2010/11/green-luxury-mercedes-benz-to-offer-4-cyl-in-top-line-s-class-/1?loc=interstitialskip

For the North America market MB will probably...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By vahe
Glad I stayed and insisted that they use sa oft...

Glad I stayed and insisted that they use sa oft pad on my feder, that after they scratched the paint trying to pull the battery without a pad.

Vahe
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-05-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By vahe
Off I-10 in Memorial Shopping center. Vahe

Off I-10 in Memorial Shopping center.

Vahe
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By vahe
Never let Sears work on your car, any make or...

Never let Sears work on your car, any make or model.

Do not remember the full details, but they have earned a well deserve reputation of opening the car and once on the rack expend the scope of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-04-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,478
Posted By vahe
Most large chains go out of their ways to...

Most large chains go out of their ways to accommodate customers, specially when the customer is back with a failed product, this is survival 101 in this economy.

And if that was not bad enough, in...
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