I was helping a neighbor with the air conditioner in his vehicle. I started looking for websites like this one covering that vehicle. The ones I found had some of the most ignorant people posting in their discussion forums.

I was absolutely appalled at some of the stupid postings and stupid, ignorant responses. These people had no clue about the technicalities of their vehicle.

We are very lucky here at mshop to have not only an incredible group of pro techs, but also many general enthusiasts with an incredible amount of knowledge and common sense to share.

I remember reading in Ben Franklins "Poor Richards Almanac" that "One doesn't know the value of water until the well runs dry." I guess I had to go somewhere else fishing for information to realize how full our well is.

My $0.02,

Well said Larry!

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Mike Tangas
'73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP
Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72

'02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis

2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel

Non illegitemae carborundum.

I second Larry's post.
I also participate in 3 other forums (other vehicles), and have yet to find consistent and elocuent answers to car problems as I find them in this forum.
Guys like stevebfl, joe p, Larrybible and a whole bunch of other members (my mind is burned out at this point, sorry if I forgot your names) make this forum the best (by a lot) in the internet.

Another 0.02 cents.

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1999 Porsche 996 Carrera Convertible
1994 420E - SOLD
1986 300E - SOLD, what a car
609 Certified

Yessah.

Larry, you'd surprise the heck out of most late MB owners. Common sense thinking with that Texan twist. No high brow BS talk here... You need to post some pics of that upcoming GTG!

I can't forget to thank Mike T. (happy res of MI ), Sixto, MB Doc, Gilly, Engatwork and Stevebfl.

Some of the posts reminds of the editorials I read in the Cad-Lasalle Club (CLC) and Olds Club of America (OCA) editorials. That's fodder for another thread.

Maybe it's because we are a classy lot driving classy cars.

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Regards

Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.

Yep, this forum is the best. I've saved so much money from following advice on this site. I'm not a professional mechanic, but this site has helped me with a lot of DIY jobs.

I applaud many of the regular posters, the moderators, and whoever owns this site.

jrmd01@yahoo.com

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JR
1986 Gold 300E 4Dr automatic

I can say that the superiority of this list (and of saabnet.com, which is also very good, at least as far as pre-1994 cars are concerned) is that people seem to have an instinct for what Plato claims Socrates said marked the wisest man in the world: that he realized how little he really knew.

Beware of those who pontificate, unless they really are The Pontiff, and then only when speaking _ex cathedra_.

Maybe the MB forum members offer more sage advice simply because of the propensity to do serious and expensive damage as a result of just "rooting around"...

Gotta admit...experimenting with these cars can empty your wallet in a hurry...and many of us have made fatal judgement calls that we rushed to share with others on this forum, lest they suffer a similar fate!

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2009 ML350 (106K) - Family vehicle
2001 CLK430 Cabriolet (80K) - Wife's car
2005 BMW 645CI (138K) - My daily driver
2016 Mustang (32K) - Daughter's car

I think this place is tops too.

All you got to do is go to a yahoo stock board to see what kinda yoyos are out there.

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Jim

I gotta jump in here too!!! The members on this forum have saved me a TON of money with their advise. I don't post very much because I print out what advice I think I may need and place it in a HUGE binder. I read the forum EVERY day and as it has been stated above, this is the place! Some other forums on which I read and have asked advice do not hold a candle to this one. Some posters on other forums seem to be tight a$$s and would drown if it rained! Again, thanks a bunch to all here.

Jerry

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Jerry -
If you don't learn something new every day, you aren't paying attention!!
1971 108 280SE 2.8 "Ronnie"
1985 300TDT (76,904 Original miles ) "Sadie" (Sold-went back to Arkansas)
1984 300DT "Green-go" (Sold)
1984 300DT "Silver Bullet" (Sold)
1956 220S Ponton
1985 300D (Sold)
1984 300D

I'm still looking for a good GM 3800 series engine resource on a forum. I inherited a car and don't plan on spending any more than I have to on it.

Larry, youre absoloutely right, this forum is great. We're very fortunate to have so many gurus.

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"Picture Me Rollin' In My AMG Benz"


Past Cars:
2001 E430 4Matic
1990 300E 2.6
1973 450 SEL
1977 300D

Yep, I participate in forums for other makes too. More noise, but less substance.

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1986 300E 5-Speed 240k mi.

Larry I agree. A lot of variety here at this forum. All the technical advise is great.
The only other forum I have found to be like this is Vintage-Mustang.com. That is another site I spent 2.5 years at, while rebuilding the sons 65 Mustang.

Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car

Larry... well said.

I would like to thank EVERYONE who helped me with my car problems since I became a member. Coming from a family that don't drive, I had to learn things on my own and with the help of the people on the forum. Each time I attempt to work on something on the car, I become more confident and learn something new. I am fortunte to have found this forum... and even more fortunate to find a group of well spoken and tech savvy people that are willing to help and teach.

keep it up!