Comments for AndyRupert.com http://andyrupert.com A few thoughts about cars... Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:48:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Willoughby Beauty Contest: Volvo S60 or Mercedes-Benz C250 by Andy Rupert http://andyrupert.com/2012/04/21/willoughby-beauty-contest-volvo-s60-or-mercedes-benz-c250/comment-page-1/#comment-3796 Andy Rupert Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:48:01 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4491#comment-3796 You are right, Paul. The C63 is a beast to hear and drive. But right now, I'm more interested in seeing what people think about the looks of the two cars. Since both are within financial reach of the same customers, I'm wondering which they would choose on looks alone. Both are nice cars, but I'm leaning toward the C250 right now. There's something about the styling that gets me. You are right, Paul. The C63 is a beast to hear and drive. But right now, I’m more interested in seeing what people think about the looks of the two cars. Since both are within financial reach of the same customers, I’m wondering which they would choose on looks alone.

Both are nice cars, but I’m leaning toward the C250 right now. There’s something about the styling that gets me.

]]> Comment on Willoughby Beauty Contest: Volvo S60 or Mercedes-Benz C250 by Paul http://andyrupert.com/2012/04/21/willoughby-beauty-contest-volvo-s60-or-mercedes-benz-c250/comment-page-1/#comment-3795 Paul Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:23:45 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4491#comment-3795 Mr Rupert, I agree that they are both wonderful vehicles, but they aim for different markets. If you are interested in a sportier version of the C coupe, may I recommend the C63 AMG Coupe. It has a 451hp V8 (naturally aspirated )and a 0 - 60 of 4.4 seconds. Mercedes is proud to say that we do not have "entry level" vehicles, they are all true Mercedes Benz. Mr Rupert,

I agree that they are both wonderful vehicles, but they aim for different markets. If you are interested in a sportier version of the C coupe, may I recommend the C63 AMG Coupe. It has a 451hp V8 (naturally aspirated )and a 0 – 60 of 4.4 seconds. Mercedes is proud to say that we do not have “entry level” vehicles, they are all true Mercedes Benz.

]]> Comment on 1999 SAAB 9-5 Wagon 2.3 LPT : Limited Acceleration by Andy Rupert http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/27/1999-saab-9-5-wagon-2-3-lpt-limited-acceleration/comment-page-1/#comment-3681 Andy Rupert Thu, 29 Mar 2012 22:43:22 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4405#comment-3681 Mr. Muffler in Painesville took a look at the car today. They had replaced everything back of the converter a month ago. Unfortunately, they were not able to determine whether the converter was bad without tearing it apart. I also scanned the wagon with an OBD code reader which revealed no problems. So ... I decided to have the turbo replaced with a used unit. I am hoping that will solve the problem. If not, we'll move to the next step. Mr. Muffler in Painesville took a look at the car today. They had replaced everything back of the converter a month ago. Unfortunately, they were not able to determine whether the converter was bad without tearing it apart.

I also scanned the wagon with an OBD code reader which revealed no problems. So … I decided to have the turbo replaced with a used unit. I am hoping that will solve the problem. If not, we’ll move to the next step.

]]> Comment on 1999 SAAB 9-5 Wagon 2.3 LPT : Limited Acceleration by Andy Rupert http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/27/1999-saab-9-5-wagon-2-3-lpt-limited-acceleration/comment-page-1/#comment-3678 Andy Rupert Thu, 29 Mar 2012 02:08:39 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4405#comment-3678 Thanks for the input. I'm thinking the catalytic converter would be the preferred problem as it is less expensive and easier to replace than the turbo. The used turbo I purchased is questionable as the turbine at first wouldn't turn and then somebody got it to spin freely. That makes me wonder if either something was blocking it and came loose or maybe it has a bad bearing. I'm a little hesitant to put in a suspect part especially when it takes several hours to do the job. Decisions. Thanks for the input. I’m thinking the catalytic converter would be the preferred problem as it is less expensive and easier to replace than the turbo. The used turbo I purchased is questionable as the turbine at first wouldn’t turn and then somebody got it to spin freely. That makes me wonder if either something was blocking it and came loose or maybe it has a bad bearing. I’m a little hesitant to put in a suspect part especially when it takes several hours to do the job.

Decisions.

]]> Comment on 1999 SAAB 9-5 Wagon 2.3 LPT : Limited Acceleration by Anon Emous http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/27/1999-saab-9-5-wagon-2-3-lpt-limited-acceleration/comment-page-1/#comment-3675 Anon Emous Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:12:13 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4405#comment-3675 On the other hand, I had a SAAB 99 turbo, which ran like it was on 3 cylinders. I took it to the dealer in Sacramento. They replaced most of the fuel system, fuel distributer etc (K-jet I think) which cost more than I'd paid for the car, and took a couple of weeks. On the way home I found the car ran no better than before. So it goes. On the other hand, I had a SAAB 99 turbo, which ran like it was on 3 cylinders. I took it to the dealer in Sacramento. They replaced most of the fuel system, fuel distributer etc (K-jet I think) which cost more than I’d paid for the car, and took a couple of weeks. On the way home I found the car ran no better than before. So it goes.

]]> Comment on 1999 SAAB 9-5 Wagon 2.3 LPT : Limited Acceleration by Anon Emous http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/27/1999-saab-9-5-wagon-2-3-lpt-limited-acceleration/comment-page-1/#comment-3674 Anon Emous Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:20:22 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4405#comment-3674 I once had a blocked cat in an Audi turbo 5. Over time the honeycomb material inside had eroded and detached inside, such that it rolled around and formed a ball shape. When the acceleration was hard enough, or the hill steep enough, the "ball" would roll backward and block the pipe, like a potato in the exhaust. I pulled the cat and hammered a rod through the blockage, shaking out the pieces. The car ran properly once again, albeit more loudly. I once had a blocked cat in an Audi turbo 5. Over time the honeycomb material inside had eroded and detached inside, such that it rolled around and formed a ball shape. When the acceleration was hard enough, or the hill steep enough, the “ball” would roll backward and block the pipe, like a potato in the exhaust. I pulled the cat and hammered a rod through the blockage, shaking out the pieces. The car ran properly once again, albeit more loudly.

]]> Comment on SAAB 9-1 Concept by Anon Emous http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/10/saab-9-1-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-3630 Anon Emous Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:57:08 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4392#comment-3630 Don't see a way to contact you via email etc, so... thought you might want to know that the SAAB 900 Turbo that you wrote about belonging to a lady at your church in mentor appears to be for sale locally for $2400. Not certain it's the same one, but it could be (silver on burgandy, whale tail, 80Kmi).I won't link because the car isn't mine, nor do I know the seller, who might be a "curb-stoner" but you can find it on craigslist. Was debating about getting it myself, but perhaps you are better equiped to evaluate it's viability. Good Hunting. Don’t see a way to contact you via email etc, so… thought you might want to know that the SAAB 900 Turbo that you wrote about belonging to a lady at your church in mentor appears to be for sale locally for $2400. Not certain it’s the same one, but it could be (silver on burgandy, whale tail, 80Kmi).I won’t link because the car isn’t mine, nor do I know the seller, who might be a “curb-stoner” but you can find it on craigslist. Was debating about getting it myself, but perhaps you are better equiped to evaluate it’s viability. Good Hunting.

]]> Comment on Mystery Car 107 by eggsngrits http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/12/mystery-car-107/comment-page-1/#comment-3627 eggsngrits Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:47:50 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4395#comment-3627 I believe this is a Morgan. Don't know the designation. I believe this is a Morgan. Don’t know the designation.

]]> Comment on Mystery Car 106 by dad http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/06/mystery-car-106/comment-page-1/#comment-3617 dad Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:12:03 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4366#comment-3617 I was polling all day yesterday so didn't see this then. my guess was a 240z. the experts seem to agree. I was polling all day yesterday so didn’t see this then. my guess was a 240z. the experts seem to agree.

]]> Comment on Andy Rupert at the 2012 Cleveland Auto Show by What’s the Scoop? — 3/7/2012 « AndyRupert.com http://andyrupert.com/2012/03/04/andy-rupert-at-the-2012-cleveland-auto-show/comment-page-1/#comment-3616 What’s the Scoop? — 3/7/2012 « AndyRupert.com Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:58:09 +0000 http://andyrupert.com/?p=4363#comment-3616 [...] Have you seen my video from the Cleveland Auto Show? (sorry for the poor sound quality) [...] [...] Have you seen my video from the Cleveland Auto Show? (sorry for the poor sound quality) [...]

]]>