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DaimlerChrysler rethinks Smart brand
Thursday, March 17, 2005 Updated at 12:16 PM EST
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The tach in my '83 300D is mostly dead.  Sometimes it will wake
up and the needle will wave wildly for a few seconds.  What's the
best way to go about troubleshooting this?
Any pointers appreciated....

I would very much appreciate if some one could tell me how to ensure the
correct tightness of the nut holding the front wheel bearing. I recall that
it should not be "tight" but loose enough that the scalloped washer can be
moved by hand. Just want to make sure I don't ...

Hi, We are considering purchasing a new SLK350. Does anyone have any
experience with the new model. This will replace another convertible we
presently own. We know it is visually striking but are concerned about built
quality and drivability.  Having owned a 2002 C230 and having ...

An Australian friend of mine here in London got a good bonus and
decided to but a new Merc SLK. He's a conservative driver and was quite
happy to order the small 4 cylinder model. But the dealer let him
borrow the 350 version and he loved it. £35k with all sorts of

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A private U.S. highway safety group has analyzed crash test data and
found the vehicle with the safest design is the Mercedes E-Class sedan.
The report by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety concluded the

The wheels on my 86 300SDL are original and showing signs of wear
(silver finish is faded and discolored). I had a quote for refinishing
them (redoing the silver finish, and then taking out any defects of
the wheel) of around $250/wheel.  My question is, is there a simple

What do u think of a 1989 300E with 160000miles on it?   Are there any
importang aspect that needs to be looked at when buying a car of this
vintage?
By the way this model use premium gasoline right?  What kind of damage does

I am awaiting the delivery of my Bentley manuals and don't have a ready
reference. I am seeking information on the distance between the "outer" and
"inner" wheel bearings on the 1975 W115 240D.
Any help will certainly be appreciated.

Are there any sites out there that have reviews of the SLKs, specifically
the 200 Kompressor pse?
tia
tim

When the ignition is activated the speedometer goes from zero to 160. any
ideas?

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Mar 16, 2005 - BRUSSELS (Reuters) - DaimlerChrysler's first
hydrogen-powered car using fuel cell technology will be on sale from
2012, a company executive said on Wednesday.

Hi, my 1990 300TE after some amount of normal AC operation, will suddenly
start to blow hot air at the same time as the cold air. This happens at
random times regardless of the setting of the temperature wheel or push
buttons. I've taken the control box out and cleaned and ...

I can't disable the alarm.  Thought it might be my five year old battery.
Replaced it and still can't disable the alarm.  Any help would be greatly
appreciated.

Greetings all.
Well, in my time I've owned 2 Audis and 8 Volkswagens. My dad being a
young man in Germany apprenticed at Mercedes-Benz as an auto
upholsterer so he knew how good the cars were. Well, he told me time