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  1. BenzBoy

    Patricks Trucks

    This looks like it eats little cars for morning tea .....
  2. BenzBoy

    Patricks Trucks

    Hmmm: that front is not pretty. Imagine it 1 meter behind your tail if you're driving an MG3 .....
  3. BenzBoy

    Wheels Canberra/Queanbeyan

    https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/datsun-200b-twenty-more-blunders-drive-flashback/
  4. BenzBoy

    Run Flat stupidity

    Somewhere along the line manufacturers forgot they were making cars for humans rather than arcade games....
  5. BenzBoy

    Wheels Canberra/Queanbeyan

    Oh no. Have you ever driven one of these? They look good - go well but handle like a bag of old bolts in a tin.
  6. BenzBoy

    Patricks Trucks

    Here we go - one of Patrick's trucks on trial in Victoria. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-01/electric-vehicle-garbage-truck-trial-shepparton/103780418 Regards, Brian
  7. BenzBoy

    C107's 1981 240D W123

    The Estate does not run AdBlue but the ML does. Regards, Brian
  8. BenzBoy

    C107's 1981 240D W123

    Styria, some brands have problems with the particulate filter. Generally this is not an issue for Benz. The key to keeping the particulate filter clean is to mix longer trips with short town runs - which I make a point of doing. It is necessary to use low ash oil to MB specifications. The other...
  9. BenzBoy

    C107's 1981 240D W123

    The 240D is a true gem. How do the specs compare to my E250 CDI Estate? Well: Displacement: 2.143 litres Bore: 83mm Stroke: 99mm Compression ratio: 16.2:1 Twin turbo Horsepower: 150kws or 204hp Torque: 500nm or 369 lb.ft Top speed: 144 mph or 230kph 0-100 kph: 7.5 seconds Economy (l/100kph)...
  10. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    Sold. $78,000 + 16.5% buyer's premium = $98,700.
  11. BenzBoy

    K-Jet etc repairs

    And they are also in QLD.
  12. BenzBoy

    K-Jet etc repairs

    Hello - highly recommended https://k-jet.biz/
  13. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    6.3 for auction. The site does not allow me to save and repost photos so you will need to click the link to view. https://www.lawsons.com.au/auction-catalog/A-1970-Mercedes-Benz-300SEL-6.3_C8RG2RS4QX/
  14. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    Excellent. I do wish the ACCC had a full set of teeth as there are several issues related to this company that have been obvious for some time. Their prices are no indication of the real market as a result.
  15. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    Let's try a different "Car of the week"...
  16. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    The Stutz doctor's coupe would do nicely ... By the way, this article might be relevant to any of us looking at cars - https://www.carexpert.com.au/car-news/new-trick-scammers-are-using-to-wind-back-odometers
  17. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    "I wonder if that E55 was damaged... for it to go at $9,800 :eek:" Probably still dusty from the Luna landing after it drove there and back .....
  18. BenzBoy

    Car of the week

    There are some interesting "Car of the week" candidates coming up at https://www.doningtonauctions.com.au/ Regards, Brian
  19. BenzBoy

    Progress....

    Yes - sometimes life gets in the way of one's dreams but keep up the good work.
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