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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 09:37 AM
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I am sure I speak for many in expressing deep gratitude for the considerable time and effort put in by mbtech208. Thanks for everything, happy holidays, and a healthy and happy new year. Where would we be without your help?
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 09:40 AM
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AMEN! For such a young whipper-snapper, mbtech208 sure seems to know a lot about these cars. My thanks, too!!!
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 10:36 AM
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 10:58 AM
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i also appreciate most of his posts.

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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks, mbtech208. I have learned a lot form you. Happy Holidays. Oh yeah, have your boss drop by here.


To mbtech208's boss: He deserves a raise and a big Christmas bonus.
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Old Dec 21, 2001 | 03:45 PM
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U da MAN, mbtech!!! Thanks!

Andy, thank you for reminding us that words need to be not only thought, but spoken out
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 12:49 AM
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Thanks a lot, everybody. Feels good to get a pat on the back now and then. Merry Christmas, everybody!
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 07:50 PM
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Smile Happy Holidays to you and your family, mbtech208!

Appreciate your efforts and good work!
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 10:45 PM
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Lets see, how many people owe me free dinners next time I'm in their area..........

I have New York, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, British Columbia, Florida...........:p
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by mbtech208
Lets see, how many people owe me free dinners next time I'm in their area..........

I have New York, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, British Columbia, Florida...........:p
...and Stockholm as well!!! Thanks alot!

And to all of you: A very Merry Christmas!
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Old Dec 22, 2001 | 11:38 PM
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Originally posted by mbtech208
Lets see, how many people owe me free dinners next time I'm in their area..........

I have New York, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Virginia, British Columbia, Florida...........:p
Call if you are in Boston and dinner is on me. Merry Christmas.
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 01:29 AM
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Hey can I get a free dinner nick? lol im just kidding. Thanks For the help MBtech208. Hey is the UTI MBNA ELITE program good for service techs? One of my friends is interested in it.
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Old Dec 23, 2001 | 01:50 AM
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It's a fantastic program, I went through it. Right out of high school I went to UTI at the Glendale Heights, IL campus. After finishing that in 10 months, I was accepted into the ELITE program at the UTI Rancho Cucamonga, California campus. I finished that program at the top of my class, and was hired right away by a dealer here in the LA area. I here now that there's an ELITE program running at the Illinois campus, so had I waited a little longer I could have just gone there instead of moving across the country. I also hear that there's a brand-new UTI campus somewhere in Pennsylvania, although I don't know where it's at, or if they have an ELITE class there.
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Do you think the ELITE or STEP program is better, he is thinking about both.
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Old Dec 24, 2001 | 07:38 PM
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Ditto

I'm still new to the MB world but you sure have answered MOST of my questions accurately. Remember the hood strut, you were on the mark - I operated the little tab on the pass. side and the hood popped up all the way. And the windshield washer problem?-- pressed the stalk past the detent and fluid came through. Now for 2002, you HAVE to admit that MB quality has slipped some and something NEDS to be done. If you're ever in Salibury, MD, look me up (use the MB SOS system, whatever it's called!!!). I'll show you the best seafood you've ever experienced.
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Old Dec 25, 2001 | 02:01 AM
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Al, the STEP program has higher requirements to get into. But from what I hear, the training isn't very thorough. And in the long run, I've heard from several people that Mercedes-Benz is a better company to work for than BMW anyways. By the way, that ELITE facility in Pennsylvania is in Allentown.

Darkmann, next time I'm in Maryland, I'm definitely up for some seafood. You said "Now for 2002, you HAVE to admit that MB quality has slipped some and something NEDS to be done." I know, MB quality has slipped. But don't ask a technician if something needs to be done about the quality of the product he services. I make my money off of broken Benzes. That's what pays my bills. As far as I'm concerned personally, they could make their cars even crappier, and I'd be happier.
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