The Zimmer is one of the few neo-classics still made today in very small quantities. It makes 161 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, which is slightly down on power compared to what it makes in other models, but still feels capable enough to motor around town and take on the highway. A 2 or 3 liter gasoline engine with as much as 350 horsepower and over 350 lb-ft of torque is also a real possibility. It's perhaps the first example of a cheap American sedan comparing itself to a Mercedes (a practice made famous years later when Ford tried to claim the Granada was equivalent to a Benz for much less money). In 1986 Excalibur went bankrupt and passed through a series of owners, none of whom had much luck with the company. It lingered until 2003 when Excalibur was again acquired and diversified into building various fiberglass automotive products and replacement parts for maintaining existing Excalibur cars. Its all about our Vito Parts and Sprinter Parts.
The passenger version of the Sprinter I drive first in the day is the most representative of American-market models. Common models should be visually interesting and/or in good shape. 14. Availability for late 2017, with the exception of the Sprinter Worker, which will be available in 2016. While a release date for all other Sprinter models hasn’t been set in stone, it’s expected that Mercedes will have it ready to roll into showrooms in the last quarter of next year. I rather like this red and white example which is visually stock aside from a set of chrome wire wheels which actually look pretty decent. I would like to see this car cleaned up, but in any case I'm glad to see a piece of history being used. We're finally going to see some real competition in the cargo van marketplace. For 2019, the van has been completely redesigned to include new technology options with touch screen infotainment units, increased payload capacities, upgraded advanced safety features and improved climate-control systems.
Its available MBUX infotainment and MercedesPro telematics systems offer impressive functionality right from the factory, and segment-exclusive luxury offerings like adaptive cruise control should help it win more homes among lifestyle owners and families. This car isn't quite all-original, as it has certain little custom touches like a dice-shaped turn signal stalk knob and a grasshopper for a hood ornament. You notice the scratch, say nothing, jump in the car and leave. And in proper pimp car fashion, the car should match Santa's favorite wardrobe. You got a car that, if you squinted just right or were sufficiently intoxicated, you might be able to compare to a contemporary Mercedes. Mercedes Sprinter 2500 / Sprinter 3500 2013, Titan Synthetic ATF 4134 Automatic Transmission Fluid, 20 Liters by Fuchs. Need a replacement transmission? Product quality can be difficult to discern from a small catalog photo, and for non-automotive items you usually get what you pay for - but that doesn't mean aftermarket replacement items are lesser then OEM.
Daimer AG phased out the Dodge nameplate in late 2009 and offered the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as a replacement. Buyers could choose either the 259 cubic inch economy V8 or the 289 out of the Hawk coupe. Over two million Granadas were built in a seven-year span, so there are probably a fair number like this one out there still. These cars don't seem to have a strong collector following yet, and prices are still generally low. The cities and suburbs are still crawling with old clattering diesel W123s and even the older sedans can still be found in moderate quantities. Magirus is the manufacturer, known abroad for their firefighting equipment (they invented the swiveling turntable fire truck ladder) and Deutz AG provided the diesel engine. The model line had been expanded to include the Phaeton model seen here, and the car was packed with more bells and whistles than ever before -- but prices had been increased dramatically to keep up with production expenses and thanks to emissions regulations the car was saddled with a low-performance 305 strangled by smog-control equipment and a 4-speed automatic. Wrangler is accessible with three.twenty one, three.seventy three or four.ten ratios relying on model. We handle all auto repair and routine maintenance requests-no matter how big or small.