Two reviews (UK papers, different journalists).  Get an S500 or S600 instead
and have change for a Ferrari and an ice cream...
1)    Times
http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,12929-1935065,00.html

I've been looking into buying a older Benz as a daily driver... 1970-75(?)
..I like that bodystyle, 4dr etc.. how much gas mileage do they get?  I
wouldnt want a v8 as I'm looking for the most mpg...
-Alex

I was watching The Apprentice last night and they are down to the last
two contestants.  So, they get to ride around in Maybachs.  Well the
guy gets in and the chaueffer closes the rear door.  I was shocked as
it sounded like cheap tin!  I replayed it a few times on Tivo and you

Ive just bought an old 300D and there is a problem with the heating system..
when the car is varm, only HOT air is coming out of the fans. A friend told
me to change the heatpump, but that didnt solve the problem
Can anyone help me on what the problem can be?  its really a problem, ...

1981 380SEL 116,000 miles.  I have a rad leak that only leaks sometimes.  My
temp guage in dash will sometimes shoot into the red, but always comes back
down.  Has been recommended to me to try BAR'S leak stop as a TEMPORARY fix
until I can replace the rad...now does anyone have any ...

Does anyone know if the hoist used to raise the hardtop on a 560SL (107 body
style)  will work on a 300SL (R129 body style)?  The same question for the
hard top support stand.  I have one that works for a 107 and wondered if I
needed to buy one for a R129.

I'm looking to purchase a LHD e-class diesel sourced in Germany and
imported into North Africa, Morocco.
I don't know a great deal about this model but in Morocco there are a
fair few of these vehicles and they are mostly e290 turbo diesels.

I have a leaking radiator hose on my 1993 190e. It seems like too
simple a repair to take to a mechanic, and feel as if I could do this
myself. Does anyone here know of a good manual to demonstrate the
proper way to tighten a leaking hose. It looks as if it wasnt attached

after being in the garage for 2 weeks on reversing out the auto drive does
not drive fully --- any suggestions?
hugh

My friends 1985 C280 all of a sudden runs very rough, like one cylinder is
completely cut out. If he turns the ignition off and re-starts the car it
runs normally again.
Any Ideas what might be wrong?

Ok so a couple months back I brought in my 300SD with 208,000 miles on
it for some routine maintence, such as replacing the belts, an oil
change and some other work that they found wrong with it. (They claimed
to have cleaned out the turbo booster and replaced some bad gaskets on

http://www.bbfunplus.com/?mforum=w116mercedesben
Discussion of all models produced 1973-1980

Are hydraulic lifters, cam shafts, push rods, and valves consider to be
"internally lubricated" parts of the engine?  The reason I am asking is that
I've noticed that my '99 E320 (with 91K miles) has a slight tap when idling.
I assume that this is due to one of the items I ...

The glow plugs were changed right before I purchased 80 = 240D.  The light
does not operate on the dash and the plugs do not seem to warm up either.
Any help will do.  Thanks

Would someone please direct me to the exact location of the blower motor
for the A/C and Heater.  Is there a relay switch for this motor?  Thank
you.