First time I've seen it: Diesel over $4 - a lot over!!! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 03-09-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

ANOTHER FUEL PRICE THREAD!

Aren't there enough?

Never enough, we'll probably have more when it passes $5, yawn.

Hatterasguy · #2 03-09-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

Never enough, we'll probably have more when it passes $5, yawn.

Then we will have to read the "can I burn XXX because its cheaper than diesel" threads.

I wonder what fluids people will try to burn in these next?

engatwork · #3 03-09-2008, 08:45 PM

How much are the donuts?

#4 03-09-2008, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

Then we will have to read the "can I burn XXX because its cheaper than diesel" threads.

I wonder what fluids people will try to burn in these next?

I can't imagine what's left to burn. Then we will have more "I have a french fry stuck in my fuel injector" posts.

This will be one giant whine-o-thon, at least until the price of gasoline catches up with diesel.

Hatterasguy · #5 03-09-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig

I can't imagine what's left to burn. Then we will have more "I have a french fry stuck in my fuel injector" posts.

This will be one giant whine-o-thon, at least until the price of gasoline catches up with diesel.

On the plus side, if this lasts you may actualy be able to buy a MB diesel at market value! So it could be good! I'd love to see 2005 CDI's go for low 20's like the rest of them! I'd buy one and be happy as a pig in mud.

compress ignite · #6 03-10-2008, 12:30 AM

It is a simple mechanical solution.

Your high fuel prices are protected by the oil company lobbyists wrapped
around your congresspersons kneecaps.
Remove the lobbyists.(And strangle,Slowly)
Allow your congresspersons to internalize your pain through their kneecaps.

Diesel prices realign to fit costs of "Cat Cracking" in real world refining.

Oil Companies and their stockholders experience "Negative Wind" Monetarily.

BWTFC (But Who The F*** Cares) [About the stockholders or O.C.]

Skid Row Joe · #7 03-10-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

On the plus side, if this lasts you may actualy be able to buy a MB diesel at market value! So it could be good! I'd love to see 2005 CDI's go for low 20's like the rest of them!

Make it the high-teens, and I'll buy two or three as gifts to relatives. he he

yellowbenz · #8 03-10-2008, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

On the plus side, if this lasts you may actualy be able to buy a MB diesel at market value! So it could be good! I'd love to see 2005 CDI's go for low 20's like the rest of them! I'd buy one and be happy as a pig in mud.

It think the opposite is likely to occur. More interest in 'alternative fuel' and the price entry point for a used mercedes versus a newish MB, VW or big three diesel pickup means that there will be more speculation in 'vintage' diesel mercedes IMHO.

turbodeezl · #9 03-10-2008, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by yellowbenz

It think the opposite is likely to occur. More interest in 'alternative fuel' and the price entry point for a used mercedes versus a newish MB, VW or big three diesel pickup means that there will be more speculation in 'vintage' diesel mercedes IMHO.

This is true. No way in hell you can run veggie in the new diesels. Hopefully unleaded will follow. What will the market be for veggie burning models then?

#10 03-10-2008, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

On the plus side, if this lasts you may actualy be able to buy a MB diesel at market value! So it could be good! I'd love to see 2005 CDI's go for low 20's like the rest of them! I'd buy one and be happy as a pig in mud.

I think the same will be true for all kinds of interesting gassers that get crappy fuel mileage (as the price of gas catches up with diesel). If you don't care about fuel prices, there may be plenty of good deals out there.

pawoSD · #11 03-10-2008, 02:01 AM

Yep, a lot of W126 gassers will be selling for low low low prices. Great way to pick up a powerful nice Sunday driver for cheap.

Knightrider966 · #12 03-10-2008, 02:15 AM

or you could go with Biodiesel now and get it for about $3.23 a gallon at your local BQ9000 retailer and tell dino diesel to shove where the sun don't shine! Or maybe just make a deal with Dunkin Doughnuts for their WVO!