'82 300D vs '98 Buick LeBaron for roadtrip - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

argus445 · #16 12-28-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Simpler=Better

I'm going on a 2,000 mile trip and have to pick a car. My girlfriend wants me to take my brothers Buick(Reliable/comfortable). My Dad/Brother want me to take the 300D. Mom wants me to buy a dealership Tahoe and take that.

300D:
208K total
600mi on the synthetic 0-40
5 new GP's
5 new heat shields(&cleaned injector faces)
Freshly adjusted valves
4 Snows that still have treads
Pushbutton ignition&glow circuit, pop the hood for shutdown.
Leak in exhaust and vibration at highway speeds
22-28mpg

Buick:
32K total
Fresh dino oil change
new-ish all seasons
CEL blinks(don't know why, &rough idle-will be installing new plugs tomorrow)
Smooth, quiet ride
22-32mpg

What would you do?

CEL blinking i think is misfire stead light is mechanical problem i think could be wrong..

TchTchr · #17 12-28-2008, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rcounts

I don't see an option to rent a small fuel efficient car like a Cobalt or a Focus with unlimited mileage and 35 mpg.

The $20 or $30 per day you pay for the rental will be mostly offset by the savings in fuel costs.

The rentals are all relatively low mileage and therefore nearly 100% reliable, and if it does break, it isn't your problem - its the rental car company's...

I would agree depending on the details of the trip. i.e. How many people, luggage, hauling stuff . . .

Hatterasguy · #18 12-28-2008, 05:04 PM

Both cars need a lot of work. I don't know about you but I go on trips to have fun and don't want to work on old, rusty, greasy cars on the side of the road 1k miles from home, or have to worry about it.

Go rent a car.
http://www.hertz.com/rentacar/index.jsp?bsc=t&targetPage=reservationOnHomepage.jsp

H-townbenzoboy · #19 12-28-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hatterasguy

I don't know about you but I go on trips to have fun and don't want to work on old, rusty, greasy cars on the side of the road 1k miles from home

For some in our crowd, that's actually considered fun.

oldiesel · #20 12-29-2008, 11:05 PM

Get the codes checked free at the auto parts store,if it is a misfire change the plug wires along with the plugs,10 yr old wires are always suspect.if that cures the misfire take the Buick, if not the rental is your best option. Don

Jim B. · #21 12-30-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by H-townbenzoboy

You mean there's no option to rent a Panther bodied Ford? Jim B., Redassag00, where are you guys?

Yah, well here I am, and that's right, it's a great idea!!

But the Ford, or it's identical brother, the Mercury Grand Marquis, won't have quite the seat comfort of that old diesel, which has seats designed by orthopedic back surgeons.

If there will be no back issues, the big Mercury or Ford will do fine.

Also, people will give way and move over when they see you coming; they will think it's a Police car behind them.

Mark DiSilvestro · #22 12-30-2008, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by H-townbenzoboy

For some in our crowd, that's actually considered fun.

Not so much fun in ice, snow or freezing rain!
Get the Buick tested to see if it's something minor that's easy to fix, or won't fry the converter or waste the engine. Otherwise, rent somthing thrifty

Happy Motoring, Mark

JimFreeh · #23 12-30-2008, 10:17 AM

This trip is screaming RENTAL!
Check around online for a discount code, then shop the majors.

Jim

bgkast · #24 12-30-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rcounts

I don't see an option to rent a small fuel efficient car like a Cobalt or a Focus with unlimited mileage and 35 mpg.

The $20 or $30 per day you pay for the rental will be mostly offset by the savings in fuel costs.

The rentals are all relatively low mileage and therefore nearly 100% reliable, and if it does break, it isn't your problem - its the rental car company's...

I had a focus, they don't get 35 MPG.

redassag00 · #25 12-30-2008, 05:08 PM

Rent a car or Take a Bus. Flashing MIL= NO NO. You have active Misfires

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