Re: [MBZ] Directionals
I have a can of LCR (left-center-right). Will that work? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: You need to replace the blinker fluid:-) On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: So what do I have to clean/rebuild/replace when the directionals start working about half the time? Hazard lights are acting the same way also...which makes me think it's a relay or something between the seats. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
John Reames wrote: Iirc McDonalds special orders their brewers with hot plate thermostats that are 20 degrees hotter than standard. I'm surprised that Bunn was not dragged in as a defendant for manufacturing a dangerous brewer... I want to say that the plate thermostats are 190-195 on the McD units... I defy anyone to drink it at that temperature. I also seem to recall that it was cost driven, as they figured their special brew would last longer at the higher temp than would otherwise be expected, thereby saving money in not having to dump out the urns and brew fresh as often. I know that the water heater in the residential grade Bunns is kept at 160-165 according to the manual, because they say that's the best temp to brew at. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BAT 6.9
http://bringatrailer.com/2012/11/28/bat-exclusive-31k-mile-1979-mercedes-450sel-6-9/ Gee, I wonder who wrote this comment? panzerwagen November 28, 2012 at 3:43 am Believe it or not, I grew up directly across the street from Dr. Moore and did this man love cars! Not only did he have this 6.9 which I admired greatly, but he also had a Countach and a Trans Am that he stuck a 600hp engine in. I can vouch that all his toys were well taken care of. He is partly responsible for my love of all things automotive and for that, I owe him a hearty THANK YOU ! If I didn’t already have a 500E in my garage, I would be begging for a kitchen pass to get this (mechanical woes and all). Too bad Chuck isn't on this list any more. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
Espresso is coffee tamped to restrict flow to 27mL in 25s when 90C water is pumped at 9bars... I think that's closer to 190 than 165, but then that's espresso and not drip... -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 29, 2012, at 7:52, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: John Reames wrote: Iirc McDonalds special orders their brewers with hot plate thermostats that are 20 degrees hotter than standard. I'm surprised that Bunn was not dragged in as a defendant for manufacturing a dangerous brewer... I want to say that the plate thermostats are 190-195 on the McD units... I defy anyone to drink it at that temperature. I also seem to recall that it was cost driven, as they figured their special brew would last longer at the higher temp than would otherwise be expected, thereby saving money in not having to dump out the urns and brew fresh as often. I know that the water heater in the residential grade Bunns is kept at 160-165 according to the manual, because they say that's the best temp to brew at. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:58:21 -0500 John Reames jwrea...@comcast.net wrote: Espresso is coffee tamped to restrict flow to 27mL in 25s when 90C water is pumped at 9bars... I think that's closer to 190 than 165, but then that's espresso and not drip... 90 deg.C = 194 deg.F Just use: C5 -- = --- F-32 9 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] The new G-wagen
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/11/mercedes-ener-g-force/ Mipsie needs this to go to her pedicure appointment. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
On Nov 28, 2012 5:55 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: I wonder why the judge reduced the award 80%? Treble damages is a valid punishment that will stand on appeal, an arbitrary number is not. The total went from $2.1M to $640K. In the end they settled and signed an NDA so who knows what the final number was, but at least they stayed out of the rest of the courts. BTW, decent writeup at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liebeck_v._McDonald's_Restaurants What are you driving now, Donald? Indeed, but I doubt that will put us back on topic. :) Best, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The new G-wagen
On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 09:56:30 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/11/mercedes-ener-g-force/ Mipsie needs this to go to her pedicure appointment. But as the article says, As for the powertrain, we’ll have whatever Mercedes’ design team is smoking. Individual electric motors power each wheel – not that far-fetched – but a “hydro-tech converter” fueled by recycled water stored on the roof is transformed into hydrogen, which powers the space-age G for a claimed 500 miles of emissions-free motoring. So she will be able to drive it as a green vehicle and not need to worry about emissions. Parking will be quite another thing, however. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
Gerry asked: What are you driving now, Donald? I'm still driving the Lexus I bought from my father. 2003 Lexus ES 300 with 56,000 miles. It's a very competent car that performs admirably without any flash or trouble. In other words, it's a typical Camry/ES 300. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Directionals
Michael C. wrote: Yep. You can also try spraying some mild contact cleaner in the hazard switch and rock it back and forth a few times. Almost certainly the problem. I did that. But, instead of a few times, I rocked it back and forth about 50 times. It solved the problem. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Directionals
Is that the good for everything (American) red stuff or proper European amber stuff? ;) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 29, 2012, at 7:34, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: I have a can of LCR (left-center-right). Will that work? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: You need to replace the blinker fluid:-) On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: So what do I have to clean/rebuild/replace when the directionals start working about half the time? Hazard lights are acting the same way also...which makes me think it's a relay or something between the seats. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Directionals
He needs the special synthetic hazard fluid that is rated for extended 4-way operation. It might be NLA for his car as I believe it was a lifetime factory load that was only used that one year due to transient government regulations in place at the time, and not meant to be serviced. --R On 11/29/12 10:32 AM, John Reames wrote: Is that the good for everything (American) red stuff or proper European amber stuff? ;) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 29, 2012, at 7:34, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: I have a can of LCR (left-center-right). Will that work? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: You need to replace the blinker fluid:-) On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: So what do I have to clean/rebuild/replace when the directionals start working about half the time? Hazard lights are acting the same way also...which makes me think it's a relay or something between the seats. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his Mazda Protege, Ford Focus, Nissan *. With the advent of CL anything in the $2000 to $4000 range could be okay, as long as you get something small for parking. Sorry, nothing to sell. When we had the van in DC we had serious problems parking, since it wouldn't go into a deck. :/ Best, -Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
I would suggest a Ford Focus. You can get a good example from the mid to late 2000s in that range of dollars. They are cheap to maintain, easy to fix when necessary, and economical to operate. I have two if them, a 2004 wagon and a 2005 sedan. The wagon has about 159,000 and the sedan around 175,000. Both have been relatively trouble free during my ownership. Dan On Nov 29, 2012, at 10:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BAT 6.9
No iowaq as lt don does not seem to participate on the list anymore Sent from my iPhone On Nov 28, 2012, at 10:59 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: The car is now said to be turn-key and ready to drive. I have my doubts. It would look really nice besides Roger's Porsche though. On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7:36 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: I love these things. In the right color, that is. http://bringatrailer.com/2012/11/28/bat-exclusive-31k-mile-1979-mercedes-450 sel-6-9/http://bringatrailer.com/2012/11/28/bat-exclusive-31k-mile-1979-mercedes-450sel-6-9/ _ I'm thinking woger should buy it and drive it to the next RustyQ, chowderQ, and we should have a KlebQ, and maybe another IOweQ along the way to and from. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] BAT 6.9
On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:41:30 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: No iowaq as lt don does not seem to participate on the list anymore But Loren does ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Directionals
I thought the stuff that was NLA could be identified by a push-on-push-off hazard flasher switch. (W123 and earlier chassis) Don't the rocker type switches generally indicate that the vehicle is able to use currently available stocks? (I think the retrofit of the switch is pretty straightforward too...) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 29, 2012, at 10:46, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: He needs the special synthetic hazard fluid that is rated for extended 4-way operation. It might be NLA for his car as I believe it was a lifetime factory load that was only used that one year due to transient government regulations in place at the time, and not meant to be serviced. --R On 11/29/12 10:32 AM, John Reames wrote: Is that the good for everything (American) red stuff or proper European amber stuff? ;) -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Nov 29, 2012, at 7:34, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: I have a can of LCR (left-center-right). Will that work? On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: You need to replace the blinker fluid:-) On Wed, Nov 28, 2012 at 4:45 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote: So what do I have to clean/rebuild/replace when the directionals start working about half the time? Hazard lights are acting the same way also...which makes me think it's a relay or something between the seats. Bob R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
On 29/11/2012 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ What stage of his training is he at? If near the end, it might be wise to lease or buy a new small car. You carry the cost for the first year or so and then he takes over. I know most of us on the list are not true believers in new vehicle purchases but it is probably the best way to almost guarantee he has no issues. My elder son moved 1300 miles away this past summer. He had been driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima that his brother and I maintained for him. We were afraid he would spend way more than the car was worth quite quickly if he had to have every little problem addressed in garages so we encouraged him to swap it for something newer. He chose, with no input from me, a brand new Mazda 3. He is earning enough to cover the costs so I could hardly argue, but I would likely have recommended a Honda Civic. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
We have a 2005 Mazda 6 in the stable that just hit 100k. It's been very reliable and fairly cheap to maintain. I would buy another Mazda without question. Dan On Nov 29, 2012, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 29/11/2012 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ What stage of his training is he at? If near the end, it might be wise to lease or buy a new small car. You carry the cost for the first year or so and then he takes over. I know most of us on the list are not true believers in new vehicle purchases but it is probably the best way to almost guarantee he has no issues. My elder son moved 1300 miles away this past summer. He had been driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima that his brother and I maintained for him. We were afraid he would spend way more than the car was worth quite quickly if he had to have every little problem addressed in garages so we encouraged him to swap it for something newer. He chose, with no input from me, a brand new Mazda 3. He is earning enough to cover the costs so I could hardly argue, but I would likely have recommended a Honda Civic. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Snook's car
On 29/11/2012 9:19 AM, Donald Snook wrote: Gerry asked: What are you driving now, Donald? I'm still driving the Lexus I bought from my father. 2003 Lexus ES 300 with 56,000 miles. It's a very competent car that performs admirably without any flash or trouble. In other words, it's a typical Camry/ES 300. Donald H. Snook ___ Donald must be getting old. Here he is driving the same car for literally, months, and it is essentially a Camry. Pretty soon, we will hear that he got his wife a Prius! Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] The new G-wagen
looks like an obese, new wave variation of a Toyota FJ clay On Nov 29, 2012, at 6:56 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/11/mercedes-ener-g-force/ Mipsie needs this to go to her pedicure appointment. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
What's wrong with a krautmobile? I have one that suits every one of his needs other than price, and I am sure the list will make up the difference between my asking and your offering price Andrew 1985 300TD for keeps 1983 300TD to a good home at the right price. Blows ICE cold air 24/7 in the dead of winter On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: We have a 2005 Mazda 6 in the stable that just hit 100k. It's been very reliable and fairly cheap to maintain. I would buy another Mazda without question. Dan On Nov 29, 2012, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 29/11/2012 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ What stage of his training is he at? If near the end, it might be wise to lease or buy a new small car. You carry the cost for the first year or so and then he takes over. I know most of us on the list are not true believers in new vehicle purchases but it is probably the best way to almost guarantee he has no issues. My elder son moved 1300 miles away this past summer. He had been driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima that his brother and I maintained for him. We were afraid he would spend way more than the car was worth quite quickly if he had to have every little problem addressed in garages so we encouraged him to swap it for something newer. He chose, with no input from me, a brand new Mazda 3. He is earning enough to cover the costs so I could hardly argue, but I would likely have recommended a Honda Civic. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Directionals
John Reames wrote: Don't the rocker type switches generally indicate that the vehicle is able to use currently available stocks? (I think the retrofit of the switch is pretty straightforward too...) Retrofit isn't easy. The older push-button uses a larger hole _and_ has the flasher circuit inside the switch. I have one that started flashing faster than the incandescent lamps could follow. I opened it up and replaced the timing capacitors. NOT a job for folks who loose small parts or those who are not quite familiar with electronic soldering. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
I appreciate all the suggestions. Andrew, perhaps we could arrange a long-term rental sort of deal in which you agree to maintain, provide substitute transpo on short notice, etc. I think you live fairly close by so it would not take you long to go pick him up and deliver him to his destination, early, late, whenever, should the transpo device fail. --R On 11/29/12 2:14 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: What's wrong with a krautmobile? I have one that suits every one of his needs other than price, and I am sure the list will make up the difference between my asking and your offering price Andrew 1985 300TD for keeps 1983 300TD to a good home at the right price. Blows ICE cold air 24/7 in the dead of winter On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: We have a 2005 Mazda 6 in the stable that just hit 100k. It's been very reliable and fairly cheap to maintain. I would buy another Mazda without question. Dan On Nov 29, 2012, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 29/11/2012 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ What stage of his training is he at? If near the end, it might be wise to lease or buy a new small car. You carry the cost for the first year or so and then he takes over. I know most of us on the list are not true believers in new vehicle purchases but it is probably the best way to almost guarantee he has no issues. My elder son moved 1300 miles away this past summer. He had been driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima that his brother and I maintained for him. We were afraid he would spend way more than the car was worth quite quickly if he had to have every little problem addressed in garages so we encouraged him to swap it for something newer. He chose, with no input from me, a brand new Mazda 3. He is earning enough to cover the costs so I could hardly argue, but I would likely have recommended a Honda Civic. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 6.9
...I'm thinking woger should buy it and drive it to the next RustyQ, chowderQ, and we should have a KlebQ, and maybe another IOweQ along the way to and from... Thinking? You? What you need to think about is the round trip fuel bill. And the flatbed costs from somewhere out in the wilds of N.Dakota when some part constructed of unobtanium goes blooey. No question, the 6.9 is a noble beast but it's just a curio these days. RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Vacuum Issue)
It turned out to be the unlock of the left rear door. Golf tee for now as it's getting dark and cold outside! Everything works now (except the left rear lock)! On Nov 27, 2012, at 10:38 PM, Peter Frederick wrote: I'd guess you have a ruptured diaphragm in the lock system on the passenger door. Not applicable if you have a W126 or W124, as the lock system is not engine vacuum operated. If you do have a W126, you have a cracked plastic block in the main vac line to the booster, or some hoses off. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Vacuum Issue)
On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:55:23 -0500 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: It turned out to be the unlock of the left rear door. Golf tee for now as it's getting dark and cold outside! Everything works now (except the left rear lock)! To quote Wilton, ATTABOY! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Rich Thomas wrote: I appreciate all the suggestions. Andrew, perhaps we could arrange a long-term rental sort of deal in which you agree to maintain, provide substitute transpo on short notice, etc. I think you live fairly close by so it would not take you long to go pick him up and deliver him to his destination, early, late, whenever, should the transpo device fail. I've occasionally seen claims of $99-199 per month Leaf leases, and there are still a few 2012 on the dealer lots. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Curt?
Alles. My daughter sent to me a Youtube of The Copenhagem Phil. playing flashmob-style at the Central Station and I could swear that Curt is playing violin in the Orchestra. Maybe it's his close cousin? So, Curt, do you play violin? Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
You mean livery service? On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 2:29 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: I appreciate all the suggestions. Andrew, perhaps we could arrange a long-term rental sort of deal in which you agree to maintain, provide substitute transpo on short notice, etc. I think you live fairly close by so it would not take you long to go pick him up and deliver him to his destination, early, late, whenever, should the transpo device fail. --R On 11/29/12 2:14 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: What's wrong with a krautmobile? I have one that suits every one of his needs other than price, and I am sure the list will make up the difference between my asking and your offering price Andrew 1985 300TD for keeps 1983 300TD to a good home at the right price. Blows ICE cold air 24/7 in the dead of winter On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 12:14 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: We have a 2005 Mazda 6 in the stable that just hit 100k. It's been very reliable and fairly cheap to maintain. I would buy another Mazda without question. Dan On Nov 29, 2012, at 12:05 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 29/11/2012 9:42 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ What stage of his training is he at? If near the end, it might be wise to lease or buy a new small car. You carry the cost for the first year or so and then he takes over. I know most of us on the list are not true believers in new vehicle purchases but it is probably the best way to almost guarantee he has no issues. My elder son moved 1300 miles away this past summer. He had been driving a 2000 Nissan Maxima that his brother and I maintained for him. We were afraid he would spend way more than the car was worth quite quickly if he had to have every little problem addressed in garages so we encouraged him to swap it for something newer. He chose, with no input from me, a brand new Mazda 3. He is earning enough to cover the costs so I could hardly argue, but I would likely have recommended a Honda Civic. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Vacuum Issue)
Yep. Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig diese...@pisquared.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:11 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2883 miles (Vacuum Issue) On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:55:23 -0500 Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: It turned out to be the unlock of the left rear door. Golf tee for now as it's getting dark and cold outside! Everything works now (except the left rear lock)! To quote Wilton, ATTABOY! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Snook's car
Randy wrote: Donald must be getting old. Here he is driving the same car for literally, months, and it is essentially a Camry. Pretty soon, we will hear that he got his wife a Prius! I only got in August. So, it hasn't been that long. PLUS, I didn't say I loved driving it. It is boring and soulless, but competent, reliable, decent, etc. Even though the BMW had 190,000 plus miles on it and this one has 56K miles. I wish I had the BMW back. The office manager at my firm parks next to me and she has been driving it more and more. It is driving me crazy seeing it all the time. Its like having a girlfriend that lives next door. I offered to make them a deal on the Lexus and take the BMW on trade. But, she said she loves the BMW. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify me. http://www.mtsqh.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Rich wrote: So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. For me, I would agree that a Camry, Accord, Altima, Sentra, etc. would fit your description, I think once those cars get a lot of miles on them, they start to have problems that might not be that easy/cheap to maintain. I would suggest a cheap $2000 American car. Really. An older Buick. ANY GM car with the 3.8L V6. They would be cheap to maintain, cheap to own and even cheaper to insure. OR, a Ford Taurus from about 2002 to 2006. They are unbeatable for basic reliable transportation. There are zillions of them out there, parts are cheap, lots of people work on them. I would hate driving one because they are so boring, but they are good cheap transportation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Agree with the Focus idea, we have an '02 and it has had only normal maintenance needs and a few inexpensive repairs since we've owned it. It's at about 160K miles now. Allan Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com writes: I would suggest a Ford Focus. You can get a good example from the mid to late 2000s in that range of dollars. They are cheap to maintain, easy to fix when necessary, and economical to operate. I have two if them, a 2004 wagon and a 2005 sedan. The wagon has about 159,000 and the sedan around 175,000. Both have been relatively trouble free during my ownership. Dan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Snook's car
On Nov 29, 2012 5:36 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I only got in August. So, it hasn't been that long. Wow. How times have changed. It is driving me crazy seeing it all the time. Its like having a girlfriend that lives next door. Beware the wandering eye! Soon you'll be buying 6.9s off BAT... Hope the family is well? Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Easy:Give him is choice: 1. Two feet, possibly mit shoes 2. Hybrid Pedipowered organic green urban vehicle (embraced by the siyerrra club, pita, animal liberation army, mao, che, the castro brothers, hugo, and many other tip cup dictators.) 3. Rusted out 240D powered by homebrew BioD. This also doubles as the fry oil collection device. 4. Rusted out 115 220D or 240D. (See above) I thought the gummit spent bejillions of greenies to build rabid transit around DC? Or was that only baston? The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Ian Frazier Does It Again
Sounds WAY too boring for you! On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 9:19 AM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: Gerry asked: What are you driving now, Donald? I'm still driving the Lexus I bought from my father. 2003 Lexus ES 300 with 56,000 miles. It's a very competent car that performs admirably without any flash or trouble. In other words, it's a typical Camry/ES 300. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Ditto - I don't know how it runs in the middle of the night, but my daughter did NOT want a car when she lived in DC. She used the public transportation all the time. We parked the cars and rode the busses and subways when we visited - no problems. On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Easy:Give him is choice: 1. Two feet, possibly mit shoes 2. Hybrid Pedipowered organic green urban vehicle (embraced by the siyerrra club, pita, animal liberation army, mao, che, the castro brothers, hugo, and many other tip cup dictators.) 3. Rusted out 240D powered by homebrew BioD. This also doubles as the fry oil collection device. 4. Rusted out 115 220D or 240D. (See above) I thought the gummit spent bejillions of greenies to build rabid transit around DC? Or was that only baston? The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- OK Don 2001 ML320 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager 1957 C182A ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Well the problem I believe is that the public transpo might not go to the places he needs to go at the times he would need to go there, in a safe and timely fashion. He actually has little interest in a car other than for this purpose as described below. He has been getting around by shank's mare, a bike, and the Metro, and he is content with that, mostly. But I take your point. --R On 11/29/12 7:30 PM, OK Don wrote: Ditto - I don't know how it runs in the middle of the night, but my daughter did NOT want a car when she lived in DC. She used the public transportation all the time. We parked the cars and rode the busses and subways when we visited - no problems. On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Easy:Give him is choice: 1. Two feet, possibly mit shoes 2. Hybrid Pedipowered organic green urban vehicle (embraced by the siyerrra club, pita, animal liberation army, mao, che, the castro brothers, hugo, and many other tip cup dictators.) 3. Rusted out 240D powered by homebrew BioD. This also doubles as the fry oil collection device. 4. Rusted out 115 220D or 240D. (See above) I thought the gummit spent bejillions of greenies to build rabid transit around DC? Or was that only baston? The boy, who is in medical school in DC, asserts that starting next summer he will need some sort of basic urban transportation device to get to his various off-site locations in which he will be doing medical edumacashun kinds of things. I guess various hospitals in the DC area. I still have his 300SD here but he says that is too much trouble and he has no time or inclination to fool with it. IOW he need something that is cheap, reliable, and will not cost a fortune (or effort) to maintain in the DC area, nor likely be a target for miscreants. He asserted $5k would buy something. [How he arrives at that figure, having no money of his own to contribute at this point, is a mystery, but whatever...] I am thinking of a basic cheap japmobile of some sort, but I suppose anything would do. He has a bike, but going various distances night and day, rain and shine, hot and cold, etc a car seems to be indicated. So the challenge for y'all is to come up with some ideas for something that would fit the bill. And if anyone has or knows of something that might be available in 6 months or so that would comply with the specifications, feel free to offer. I did not win the lottery drawing last night, so I am a bit constrained on the budget for this adventure. --R __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/**archive/http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/**mailman/listinfo/mercedes_**okiebenz.comhttp://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Well the problem I believe is that the public transpo might not go to the places he needs to go at the times he would need to go there, in a safe and timely fashion. He actually has little interest in a car other than for this purpose as described below. He has been getting around by shank's mare, a bike, and the Metro, and he is content with that, mostly. But I take your point. --R On 11/29/12 7:30 PM, OK Don wrote: Ditto - I don't know how it runs in the middle of the night, but my daughter did NOT want a car when she lived in DC. She used the public transportation all the time. We parked the cars and rode the busses and subways when we visited - no problems. On Thu, Nov 29, 2012 at 4:36 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Easy:Give him is choice: 1. Two feet, possibly mit shoes 2. Hybrid Pedipowered organic green urban vehicle (embraced by the siyerrra club, pita, animal liberation army, mao, che, the castro brothers, hugo, and many other tip cup dictators.) 3. Rusted out 240D powered by homebrew BioD. This also doubles as the fry oil collection device. 4. Rusted out 115 220D or 240D. (See above) OK, then omit the homebrew bioD. Let him buy fuel. A focus or other mazda might be a good fifth choice. Mazda is pretty much as relaible as a toada, but with out the arrogant stealership and self righteous owners, and generally at a lower price. You might pick up a impala or taurus or buik for pretty good money. they are transport appliances. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com writes: You might pick up a impala or taurus or buik for pretty good money. they are transport appliances. Best place to look for a low-mileage Buick is probably an estate sale, unless the estate sale is happening because a geriatric driver crashed his Buick. Buick Century: named for the average age of its owners. Allan -- Allan Streib ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
On Nov 29, 2012, at 11:17 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Best place to look for a low-mileage Buick is probably an estate sale, They are very popular with urban crowd also. They like to install Wilton's favorite wheels on them. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT -- a car for the boy
On Thu, 29 Nov 2012 23:37:23 -0600 Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Nov 29, 2012, at 11:17 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Best place to look for a low-mileage Buick is probably an estate sale, They are very popular with urban crowd also. They like to install Wilton's favorite wheels on them. Speaking of which, I saw a car today with 245/30ZR20 tires on it. It looked rather odd. The outer diameter was about what I have on our '95 E320, 205/55R16, and what would have been stock, 195/65R15 Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
