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Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-14-2020, 02:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,997
Posted By MercFan
Here is the ad: ...

Here is the ad: http://denver.craigslist.org/ctd/d/denver-2013-mercedes-benz-gl-class-all/7098269848.html

Hoping for $25-26K with some kind of maintenance agreement.
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-13-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,997
Posted By MercFan
Thinking of buying GL550

We've been looking to replace our 2006 Honda Pilot and came across a 2013 GL550 with about 48Kmiles that looks great and the price is in our range.

What can you tell me about maintenance costs for...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 12-26-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 983
Posted By MercFan
Naughty or nice.... ?!

Hehe - not mine, just poped up in the local Craigslist and it caught my eye:

http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/gorgeous-1987-mercedes-benz/6401626303.html

I love the 87 300 TDs but at that...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 12-26-2017, 02:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,200
Posted By MercFan
Daniel - I would suggest that you take time to...

Daniel - I would suggest that you take time to describe the problem first, instead of starting with the foregone conclusion. Just a suggestion.
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 11-26-2017, 07:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,732
Posted By MercFan
Looking at a GL450 for my wife...

We've been kind of looking for a new family SUV. Today we have a trusty Honda Pilot AWD - a great SUV, dependable, reliable and reasonably comfy. It's getting up there in miles and age and we're...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-22-2014, 12:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 436
Posted By MercFan
Anybody need some 6.2L diesel parts?

I have some clean parts left over from an 80's 6.2L GM diesel - I believe it came from a military HMMWV. My dreams of re-powering the Cruiser - unfortunately that engine had major cracks in the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-09-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,468
Posted By MercFan
HEHE

HEHE
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-03-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,468
Posted By MercFan
My pet peeves

1) Those who drive 40mph in a 55mph zone who sometimes accumulate 10,15 cars behind them for miles on end.

2) People who drive without lights on when it's raining or snowing or it's very foggy. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-25-2014, 12:32 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,622
Posted By MercFan
Very sorry to hear - may he rest in peace.

Very sorry to hear - may he rest in peace.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-09-2014, 01:30 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,286
Posted By MercFan
Oh boy... search this forum on the phrase "rod...

Oh boy... search this forum on the phrase "rod bender"... :(
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-07-2014, 10:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,735
Posted By MercFan
I never said I was willing to pay full asking...

I never said I was willing to pay full asking price for it, but I do see '96 non-turbos on same CL and they are asking $6-8K for them depending on mileage and condition.... just sayin'.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-04-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,735
Posted By MercFan
Thinking about this smashed E300

It's a '98 with side damage on local CL:
1998 Mercedes E300 Turbo Diesel (http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4420291260.html)

Do these cars have unibody or do they have a frame? Concerned about...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2014, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MercFan
Mystery part...

What is this part in the very front on the passenger side? Never seen that before, but then again, I never owned a TD wagon.
...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MercFan
He wrote this about the lowering: " The coil...

He wrote this about the lowering: " The coil springs were quite worn when I bought the car and I didn't like the way it wallowed while cornering. W123 springs are linear rather than progressive, so...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2014, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MercFan
Maybe... I will need to get the actual numbers to...

Maybe... I will need to get the actual numbers to be sure but going off the numbers he gave the variance (per my calcs) is about 14% and that's under 15% that MB gives as maximum variance - not great...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MercFan
On the compression he wrote: "* I don't have...

On the compression he wrote: "* I don't have the numbers right in front of me for the comp test but they came out pretty well. #1 was 320# and #2-5 were at 365+#. "
Forum: Diesel Discussion 02-23-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,652
Posted By MercFan
Looking, considering this 1983 300TD

1983 Mercedes 300TD Turbo-diesel Wagon - Great shape (http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4346290408.html)

Well written ad - I'm not a fan of white (especially a repaint from blue to white), but the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-05-2014, 12:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By MercFan
Sorry Paul, I didn't see the price in the title -...

Sorry Paul, I didn't see the price in the title - nice car, wish it was closer.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 01-04-2014, 11:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By MercFan
You're missing the price...

You should add your price to make the ad complete. YOu say the car hasn't been driven in the bad weather yet you have studded snow tires for it... :rolleyes:
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 12-02-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By MercFan
Greetings from Kampala, Uganda

Howdy Mercedes fans!

Greetings from Uganda - the Perl of Africa. I am here with a friend who is adopting a couple of children from one of the orphanages here.

This is my 2nd time in Africa...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-15-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By MercFan
Thanks - whew, sounds complicated... got me...

Thanks - whew, sounds complicated... got me wondering if its worth doing... though I'd like to learn it. From wht you've described it sounds like there is a lot that I can do wrong.... :)

Where...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-15-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 573
Posted By MercFan
Need advice on fiberglass

For those of you with fiberglass experience...

I just put on a new winch on my LandCruiser behind the factory bumper - turned out pretty good (if I do say so myself), however, I'd like to make a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 11-08-2013, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,191
Posted By MercFan
You should post your asking price...

You should post your asking price...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-13-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,467
Posted By MercFan
Sounds like a catastrophic failure... sorry to...

Sounds like a catastrophic failure... sorry to hear.... :(
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 10-11-2013, 09:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,672
Posted By MercFan
Beautiful car - wish it was a diesel... :)

Beautiful car - wish it was a diesel... :)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,728
Posted By MercFan
Jeremy - what are your impressions of this sedan:...

Jeremy - what are your impressions of this sedan: reliability, longevity, fuel efficiency and solid engineering being most important factors for me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,728
Posted By MercFan
Sorry hog - I've seen your photos, but the...

Sorry hog - I've seen your photos, but the interior looks too rough for me.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,728
Posted By MercFan
Standard Catalog of MB by Jim Luikens lists Based...

Standard Catalog of MB by Jim Luikens lists Based Turbo-diesel Siz (E300 D)... is why I was asking.
Forum: Diesel Discussion 10-11-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,728
Posted By MercFan
96 E300 - is it Turbo?!

1996 Mercedes E300 Diesel (http://denver.craigslist.org/cto/4122841829.html)

I have a book on all the different Benz models and it seems that there was a Turbo avaialble in '96 - though I think...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-29-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,106
Posted By MercFan
Is water pump failure on 82 300TD catastrophic?!

I was looking seriously at purchasing an '82 300TD wagon from local CL. Was going to see it the next day when the Owner notified me that it broke down on him and he had to have it towed. He stated...
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