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Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale
06-06-2015, 03:20 PM
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1987 300E with Sportline
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SOLD
SOLD
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ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter
05-29-2015, 09:36 PM
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Love the GLK
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The end of the boxy styling and current model...
The end of the boxy styling and current model convinced me to lease a 2015 glk. I understand the glk name will change to clk with the new jellybean shape. I prefer buying or leasing the last year of...
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Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale
05-24-2015, 07:55 PM
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1987 300E with Sportline
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1987 300E with Sportline
1987 300E
145,415 miles, Smoke Silver with rare Dark Red MBTex interior.
Southern California car, owned by same family since purchased new at Santa Barbara MB, always garaged in Ventura or Orange...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-20-2015, 12:53 AM
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2005/2006 SL500: Issues?
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I may be wrong, but from what I read the...
I may be wrong, but from what I read the 2003-2006 had the older 3 valve v8, which is supposed to be very durable. The newer ones and the AMG 55 had the newer 4 valve v8? Not sure when they went to...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-19-2015, 01:55 AM
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2005/2006 SL500: Issues?
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Chick magnets - but the chicks are more...
Chick magnets - but the chicks are more interested in the car! This was her Christmas present, I have driven it twice! It is really quick and comfortable, which is probably the reason I won't get...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-17-2015, 10:49 PM
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2005/2006 SL500: Issues?
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2003 R230
We just got a 2003 500sl from our mechanic of the last 15 years. He had all the records from the first owner, and aside from the SBC and ABC campaigns from MB, most of the records were for...
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-17-2015, 12:22 AM
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Who hits the gym around here?
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Living the 'gym'
ON MWF I spend an hour at cardiopulmonary rehab hooked up to telemetry while I do 20 minutes of treadmill, 15 minutes of bike, 6 minutes of arm ergometer, and 6 minutes of weights. Then I go to...
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-10-2015, 06:16 PM
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
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Wow, I must be really lucky. 220,000 miles and...
Wow, I must be really lucky. 220,000 miles and minimal surprises once all the trans issues were worked out at 30k miles (warranty), and the silly lcd display was replaced (warranty). No rust even...
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01-06-2015, 11:14 PM
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
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Most horror stories I hear are from my relatives,...
Most horror stories I hear are from my relatives, neighbors, friends, etc who buy new cars every 3 or 4 years - none want one that is out of warranty. They love all the convenience but hate the...
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01-05-2015, 10:46 PM
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
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Both of the cars look way better than serviceable...
Both of the cars look way better than serviceable - the E is the best, and looks only a couple years old, no dents or door dings, pretty much like the sig pictures below. But they are old cars, like...
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01-05-2015, 10:25 PM
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so who's till here from way back in '02?
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Joined May of 1999 - when I got my first MB, my...
Joined May of 1999 - when I got my first MB, my 124. Been learning ever since from the forum, sometimes posting, mostly lurking for the last couple years.
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-04-2015, 11:14 PM
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
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Sl320 -good points. The old fuel injection system...
Sl320 -good points. The old fuel injection system in the E has always worked, but not very smoothly. The C was problematic for the first 50k miles, mostly the trans and front suspension. Since then...
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01-04-2015, 09:28 PM
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
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Hi Jim, Paul Yeah, been a couple years off...
Hi Jim, Paul
Yeah, been a couple years off the forum - a long run of medical issues, hospitalizations, and rehab took up most of my time and energy. My new reality is no wrenching or detailing,...
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Off-Topic Discussion
01-04-2015, 07:45 PM
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
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Which would you sell - w202 or w124?
I need to sell one of my MBs, both well loved and maintained, and am trying to be rational on which to keep and which to sell. Both have been in the family since new, and both are garaged, detailed,...
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Tech Help
05-06-2009, 09:10 PM
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W202 purchase
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I believe most of the 5 speed electronic trans...
I believe most of the 5 speed electronic trans issues were ironed out by late 98-early 99. After the Stealership rebuilt my early 98 trans 3 times under warranty, it seems they finally got it right...
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Tech Help
05-06-2009, 01:49 PM
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W202 purchase
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I own both a 124 (22 years old) and a C230...
I own both a 124 (22 years old) and a C230 (1998). Not all 124 and 202 cars are equal! Early 124s were lighter - my C230 outweighs the 87 300E, but not my son's 92 300E. Later 124s had more...
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05-02-2009, 12:35 AM
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Uncompromising German Engineering
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These hubs seem to be reasonably popular with...
These hubs seem to be reasonably popular with certain recumbent bike and trike owners.
The main advantage is that it can be shifted between gears while stopped, has evenly spaced gears, and on...
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Off-Topic Discussion
04-28-2009, 08:41 PM
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"What is a high mileage badge?"
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I stopped by the Indy that works on the car to...
I stopped by the Indy that works on the car to pick up a part (the dealership didn't have it when I was getting my mileage form signed), and told him about the form-signing experience. He said that...
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04-28-2009, 12:37 AM
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"What is a high mileage badge?"
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"What is a high mileage badge?"
The 98 C230 hit 155k miles today, so I dropped by the local dealership to get the form signed for the high mileage badge. The service rep asked "What is a high mileage badge?" I showed him the form...
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06-30-2008, 03:08 AM
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Mileage Roll Call!!!
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Twins
Both the 87 300E and the 98 C230 have 140k miles, original engine and trans on each. The E will probably outlast the C230, me, maybe even the worlds fuel supply.
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06-29-2008, 10:20 PM
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Just a bit of smoke!
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JCE
Just a bit of smoke!
As in from Oregon to LA! The entire Big Valley is smoke filled, and down the coast into Orange County as well. It must be purely hell on the ground close in to the fires - lots of respect for the...
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06-27-2008, 11:36 AM
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Any of you DC guys want to buy a gun?
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JCE
According to some of the articles I have read,...
According to some of the articles I have read, (google 'gun show loophole') buying or selling from a gun dealer at a gun show (or even from a private party at a gun show, in many states) carries the...
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Off-Topic Discussion
06-25-2008, 08:20 PM
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Show Me Your Muscle Cars.....
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2,574
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JCE
Did you say muscle car? It isn't my long gone 67...
Did you say muscle car? It isn't my long gone 67 Malibu SS, but it is a muscle car, no?
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Tech Help
06-22-2008, 12:29 AM
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Pics of your Mercedes-Benz Collection!
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9,049
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JCE
Don't want to hijack the thread, so e-mailed you...
Don't want to hijack the thread, so e-mailed you on the C230 - good solid car after initial teething problems!
John
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Tech Help
06-21-2008, 10:38 PM
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Pics of your Mercedes-Benz Collection!
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9,049
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JCE
Same old pair, in my signature. The 87 is only...
Same old pair, in my signature. The 87 is only being driven about once a week, while the 98 is a daily driver - lots better fuel economy at 24/35mpg. Maybe sell the C230 and get a Bluetech next...
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Tech Help
01-04-2008, 04:18 PM
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EIS/key problems
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6,329
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JCE
Update
I just got back from the dealership where I asked about the valet key. One of the Service writers joined me at the parts desk and they both said that I needed another new key if I wanted 2 keys, and...
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Tech Help
01-04-2008, 02:02 AM
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EIS/key problems
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6,329
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JCE
EIS/key problems
Over the last 6-8 months the electronic ignition switch on our 98 C230 has started acting up. Sometimes the tip start feature doesn't work, sometimes the car won't start, sometimes the key won't...
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Tech Help
12-25-2007, 12:26 AM
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Brakes caught fire 1999 C280
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11,333
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JCE
Wheels and tires too!
If the brakes got hot enought to discolor the wheels, then the aluminum wheels and the tires are probably toast, excuse the pun. The heat may have changed the alloy wheel characteristics and...
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Car Audio and Multimedia
12-16-2007, 12:18 PM
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BE 1432 dead, what to replace with?
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3,892
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JCE
Nice looking HU - probably get one for my 87...
Nice looking HU - probably get one for my 87 stereo replacement. It has been several years since I played with the wiring on that car - I remember how to pull the switch and front wire connectors,...
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Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock
10-05-2007, 02:33 AM
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Cars and Wristwatches
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JCE
Thanks for the info, I will check out the Orbita...
Thanks for the info, I will check out the Orbita models. Is Steinhaussen also a reputable winder to consider?
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