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Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2004, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By juan.uno
A short explanation

I drive in a fairly congested area of the NE. It is a frequent thing that you need to pass a truck or a slower vehicle (NJ TPK for instance). Well, no big deal to go over the speed limit for a mile...
Forum: Tech Help 02-18-2004, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,191
Posted By juan.uno
Do we import the Mercedes CL600 Coupe? Should we?

''The autobahn speeder known as Turbo-Rolf, who contributed to the death of a young woman and her daughter, was jailed for 18 months today.



The verdict ended a trial which has stirred...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-16-2003, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 887
Posted By juan.uno
Spain [good info]

I am not an expert on Spain but I go there once in a while and I love Seville. If you are young, it is a nice place to spend a couple of months there.

Here is a very site with very good everyday...
Forum: Tech Help 07-10-2003, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,646
Posted By juan.uno
It may save you big money....

A couple of days ago the NY Times (July 9,03) had a long and detailed report describing the experiences by several k's vehicle owners after three years of vehicle ownership. The article should be of...
Forum: Tech Help 06-22-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,556
Posted By juan.uno
A spelling (or typing) mea culpa..

I posted the original msg about quality and MB.

Now I realize that I typed the main word in the subject wrong (left the 'a' out).

The punishment is long and persistent ; the damn typo...
Forum: Tech Help 06-21-2003, 11:39 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,556
Posted By juan.uno
A tepid review by the NY Times

The Times does not have outstanding auto reviewers but it carries weight when it come to influencing people with their evaluations.


"The C320 had the Comand system, an unimpressive trip...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,556
Posted By juan.uno
Why I posted the comments from the LA Times. ...

Why I posted the comments from the LA Times.

Uno, this is the best MB forum and these are serious comments from serious sources that deserve some discussion. I, for one, have an 86, 300E with...
Forum: Tech Help 06-20-2003, 01:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,556
Posted By juan.uno
Quality decline is becoming an issue.

I was surprised to see the write up a couple of months ago in Consumer Reports about new MB's; they pretty much tell you not to buy them based on the experience of a few thousand owners (number is...
Forum: Tech Help 11-23-2002, 10:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,991
Posted By juan.uno
Gas cap

Check your gas cap. My 1986 300e has a cap that if you insert it and turn it the wrong way, the center stem is dislocated (can't think of a good word to describe it) and the fumes will get into the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 11-23-2002, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 973
Posted By juan.uno
Windshield replacement woes

I just want to share some experience regarding cost of replacement of w/s {300E-1986). I live in the NYNJ metro area where nothing is cheap, except for hot dogs and coffee from coffee carts.
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Forum: Tech Help 06-14-2002, 04:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,562
Posted By juan.uno
Thumbs up Them badges...

:) :)

Info:

I called MB800 today. They still give high mileage badges to MB owners.

C/service said that they have recently changed mileage requirements but did not know if up or down.

...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2002, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Poll: CL500 pic4
Views: 1,118
Posted By juan.uno
rebuilt cars

check the dec.2000 Consumers Report about an MB that was totaled and rebuilt and then sold several times. It is interesting information mainly because it gives you a heads-up about cars that were...
Forum: Tech Help 01-03-2002, 11:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,932
Posted By juan.uno
Mb 140

Has anyone driven the 140, the small boxlike MB that is very popular in Europe?

There is one even smaller than the 140 [40?] that I have seen in a couple of cities. This baby MB would not be safe...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2001, 01:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By juan.uno
I would suggest that you give your business to...

I would suggest that you give your business to the guys above; after all they maintain this site which is so helpful to al of us. A humble suggestion...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2001, 12:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By juan.uno
Check you gas cap. My 300 ['86] has an mb cap...

Check you gas cap. My 300 ['86] has an mb cap that has two parts inside and if they get out of alignment the smell fills the car. I may be wrong but it has happened to me several times when the gas...
Forum: Tech Help 12-11-2001, 12:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,834
Posted By juan.uno
Get a copy of Consumers Reports's rating of...

Get a copy of Consumers Reports's rating of insurance companies and associated issues (sort of an insurance primer for consumers) . They do the rating every year or so and from what I remember it...
Forum: Tech Help 12-10-2001, 11:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,088
Posted By juan.uno
Check the PartsShop inventory at the top of this...

Check the PartsShop inventory at the top of this page. I think I saw it there last year.

[I should be buying one myself....] [but it is winter...]
Forum: Tech Help 10-02-2001, 02:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 913
Posted By juan.uno
Jersey City

Jersey City
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2001, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By juan.uno
M Benz, Sometimes we don't see what's in...

M Benz,

Sometimes we don't see what's in front of us....

I think you are right.

Regards,

JA
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2001, 12:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,214
Posted By juan.uno
In an '86 300E that is exactly the case: half way...

In an '86 300E that is exactly the case: half way down and you get the light. Similar case with oil light. I guess they want you live and drive safely.

Juan
Forum: Tech Help 05-20-2001, 12:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,740
Posted By juan.uno
According to the guy I bought it from (first...

According to the guy I bought it from (first owner) in 1986 only four 300E manuals were sold in NJ. Not a business success for MB as the yuppies can only drive automatic. My car has 190K miles,...
Forum: Tech Help 04-24-2001, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By juan.uno
300E failure to start

First, thanks to all you guys who gave me some opinions (and support really by answering).

I took the car to the mechanic who had changed the starter and the car started every time. They checked a...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2001, 01:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By juan.uno
Thanks for the reply. I'll be doing that early in...

Thanks for the reply. I'll be doing that early in the AM.
Anything in particular with the OVP?
Forum: Tech Help 04-10-2001, 10:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 916
Posted By juan.uno
I tried to give a jumpstart to a neighbor....

I tried to give a jumpstart to a neighbor. Connected both sets to both batteries. I turned the key and my car would not start even though the lights showed a full MB battery charge. Checked the fuses...
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