Re: [MBZ] She's in perfect condition - 2010 E320 Bluetec - 77k miles - $12, 200

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That’s how much is left on the TitleMax lien

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> On May 17, 2021, at 8:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Odd price. Where did the $200 come from.?
> 
> Nice looking car, if a bit bland.
> 
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2010-mercedes-320-diesel-only/7322685267.html
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Re: [MBZ] He has been trying to sell this car for quite a while - 1992 300SE 209k miles - $3, 200

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thx only text first ask if am available to talk about benz ill tell you yes or 
no so we can talk

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> On May 17, 2021, at 8:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Down to $2,800 now, and it's gone from "daily driver" to "presidential"
> 
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/berwyn-class-mercedes-benz-presidential/7322798857.html
> 
> 
> Allan Streib  writes:
> 
>> Probably needs to cut the price in half.
>> 
>> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/berwyn-class-300se-daily-driver-gas/7307755046.html
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Chicken delight?

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Popeyes or KFC?

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Re: [MBZ] It needs a toad

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Just like a horny back toad 

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Re: [MBZ] She's in perfect condition - 2010 E320 Bluetec - 77k miles - $12, 200

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Has the rare mocha interior.

Very optimistic on his pricing.

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 8:41 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> Odd price. Where did the $200 come from.?
>
> Nice looking car, if a bit bland.
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2010-mercedes-320-diesel-only/7322685267.html
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

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Ebay no reserve. Have it detailed and have some nice photos taken.

On Mon, May 17, 2021, 12:42 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> I agree with Jaime.  No need to get all crazy about a car that has already
> lasted the equivalent of 3 normal lifetimes.
>
> To demonstrate superior engine health, should the oil cap be dancing a
> tango, polka, or slow waltz?
>
> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:13 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
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>
> > I think you're overthinking this.  The car isn't a top dollar car.  Take
> a
> > cold start video, and maybe one of those silly videos of the oil cap
> > dancing and just sell it.
> >
> > Jaime
> >
> > On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:06 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > > Another engine health test: used oil analysis.  Make sure you find a
> lab
> > > that tells you the soot load number.
> > >
> > > You could also post a video of a 0 to 100 KPH run to show the engine
> > power.
> > >
> > > Max Dillon
> > > Charleston SC
> > >
> > >
> > > May 17, 2021 12:06:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> > >
> > > > I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> > > turbodiesel
> > > > station wagon.
> > > >
> > > > Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> > > leather
> > > > interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> > > > cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> > > >
> > > > The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> > > > miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> > > issues.
> > > >
> > > > Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth
> five
> > > > figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether
> > there
> > > > is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> > > still
> > > > has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold
> start,
> > > blow
> > > > by, and tailpipe exhaust?
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> > > > 2014 GLK 250 Bluetec SU
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Re: [MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

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My neighbor had a 39 mile commute and had a Cmax Ford with a 40 mile range.
He said it worked great. Plug it in when you get home, plug it in at work,
never paid for any gas, lease was $100/mo or similarly trivial. Gave it
back, got the first of several Volts, which never had any gas put in them,
either. Now they are on their second set of Bolt leases. His and hers. Sold
all his old Corvette drag cars.

On Mon, May 17, 2021, 5:51 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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>  Most people in Los Angeles live in a 5 mile radius circle. If its farther
> than 5 miles away it's "not worth it" because it'll take two hours to get
> there. For city dwellers electric cars make good sense.
> -Curt
>
> On Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:38:26 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>  I just don't understand the thinking.
>
>
> https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanford-chevy-spark-ev/7322818297.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

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 The way people drive in LA you wouldn't last 10 minutes. Plus its HOT...
I agree that $12k is high for a 7 year old tiny electric car. I'd buy one for 
half that though.

-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:59:20 PM EDT, Allan Streib  
wrote:  
 
 But $12K??

Get an electric moped or a golf cart for 5 miles.

Allan

Curt Raymond  writes:

> Most people in Los Angeles live in a 5 mile radius circle. If its farther than
> 5 miles away it's "not worth it" because it'll take two hours to get there. 
> For
> city dwellers electric cars make good sense.
>
> -Curt
>
> On Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:38:26 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> I just don't understand the thinking.
>
> https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanford-chevy-spark-ev/7322818297.html
>
> Allan
  
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Re: [MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

But $12K??

Get an electric moped or a golf cart for 5 miles.

Allan

Curt Raymond  writes:

> Most people in Los Angeles live in a 5 mile radius circle. If its farther than
> 5 miles away it's "not worth it" because it'll take two hours to get there. 
> For
> city dwellers electric cars make good sense.
>
> -Curt
>
> On Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:38:26 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
>  wrote:
>
> I just don't understand the thinking.
>
> https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanford-chevy-spark-ev/7322818297.html
>
> Allan

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Re: [MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Most people in Los Angeles live in a 5 mile radius circle. If its farther than 
5 miles away it's "not worth it" because it'll take two hours to get there. For 
city dwellers electric cars make good sense.
-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 8:38:26 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 I just don't understand the thinking.

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanford-chevy-spark-ev/7322818297.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Before COVID, that was a $6-8k car in California.
No established market value outside of the three states (CA MD OR) that 
were meant to have it. And I believe the 2014 might have been CA only.


On 2021-05-17 20:37, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

I just don't understand the thinking.

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanford-chevy-spark-ev/7322818297.html


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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 You could make a Victorian RV: http://steampunkworkshop.com/bus1-shtml/
-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 5:54:03 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 You don’t know BlueBirds.

Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They are 
actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive following 
of enthusiasts.

I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a 
number of them built in person. I would take one of them over a bus conversion, 
or even a Prevost, any day.

-D

> On May 17, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
> bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
> MCI or Flxible.
> 
> 
> Allan
> 
> Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
>> -
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Re: [MBZ] He has been trying to sell this car for quite a while - 1992 300SE 209k miles - $3, 200

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Down to $2,800 now, and it's gone from "daily driver" to "presidential"

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/berwyn-class-mercedes-benz-presidential/7322798857.html


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> Probably needs to cut the price in half.
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/berwyn-class-300se-daily-driver-gas/7307755046.html
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT make a ratrod or vintage RV out of. 1947 Ford bus/rv, $1, 950

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https://muppet.fandom.com/wiki/Happiness_Hotel_courtesy_car?file=HappinessHotel-Bus.jpg


On Monday, May 17, 2021, 5:43:58 PM EDT, Frederick Moir 
 wrote:  
 
 Burning Man!Fred.
On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 4:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Happiness Hotel ...

Curt

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  On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 2:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via 
Mercedes wrote:   Yeah, that's the ticket, a rat rod...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/532292124438675

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[MBZ] Chicken delight?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483319356143949/


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[MBZ] She's in perfect condition - 2010 E320 Bluetec - 77k miles - $12, 200

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Odd price. Where did the $200 come from.?

Nice looking car, if a bit bland.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2010-mercedes-320-diesel-only/7322685267.html

Allan

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[MBZ] It needs a toad

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[MBZ] OT insanity that anyone would pay $12K for a car that can go 75 miles.

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I just don't understand the thinking.

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/stanford-chevy-spark-ev/7322818297.html

Allan

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[MBZ] Nice

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/138142071589926/


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Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

No. I sold it way way way way too cheap a couple of years ago. Today the same 
car would be worth at least 3k. 

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> On May 17, 2021, at 5:54 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
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> Do you still have that Euro 500 engine? Perfect car for it!
> 
>> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 5:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Definitely. Work him down a bit.  That is a good price if everything
>> else is good.  SEC prices are pretty high right now for decent cars
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

One of the commands I was assigned to had one very similar to this, and it only 
got driven a couple times a year.  In four years, never an issue other than the 
batteries, because they'd go flat from lack of use.  A few times we just had to 
charge them up, but one year they didn't pass a load test so we had to replace 
them.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


May 17, 2021 6:33:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes :

> Yeah I was just commenting on appearances. Don't care for the Bluebirds.
> 
> Allan
> 
> Dan Penoff via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> You don’t know BlueBirds.
>> 
>> Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They 
>> are actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive 
>> following of enthusiasts.
>> 
>> I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a 
>> number of them built in person. I would take one of them over a bus 
>> conversion, or even a Prevost, any day.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
>>> bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
>>> MCI or Flxible.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Allan
>>> 
>>> Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:
>>> 
 First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
 -
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Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

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Do you still have that Euro 500 engine? Perfect car for it!

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> Definitely. Work him down a bit.  That is a good price if everything
> else is good.  SEC prices are pretty high right now for decent cars
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Yeah I was just commenting on appearances. Don't care for the Bluebirds. 

Allan

Dan Penoff via Mercedes  writes:

> You don’t know BlueBirds.
>
> Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They 
> are actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive 
> following of enthusiasts.
>
> I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a 
> number of them built in person. I would take one of them over a bus 
> conversion, or even a Prevost, any day.
>
> -D
>
>> On May 17, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
>> bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
>> MCI or Flxible.
>> 
>> 
>> Allan
>> 
>> Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:
>> 
>>> First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
>>> -
>>> Max
>>> Charleston SC
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

No RVs, thank you. Don’t even have to ask. I have no desire to own one. I 
prefer my homes without wheels.

-D

> On May 17, 2021, at 6:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> What does your wife say?
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 5/17/21 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>> You don’t know BlueBirds.
>> 
>> Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They 
>> are actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive 
>> following of enthusiasts.
>> 
>> I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a 
>> number of them built in person. I would take one of them over a bus 
>> conversion, or even a Prevost, any day.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
>>> bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
>>> MCI or Flxible.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Allan
>>> 
>>> Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:
>>> 
 First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
 -
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

What does your wife say?

--FT

On 5/17/21 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

You don’t know BlueBirds.

Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They are 
actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive following 
of enthusiasts.

I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a 
number of them built in person. I would take one of them over a bus conversion, 
or even a Prevost, any day.

-D


On May 17, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  
wrote:

The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
MCI or Flxible.


Allan

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First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
-
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Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

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Definitely. Work him down a bit.  That is a good price if everything 
else is good.  SEC prices are pretty high right now for decent cars


--FT

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Re: [MBZ] Should I buy this?

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YES.
OUI
JA

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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

You don’t know BlueBirds.

Built like a proverbial brick doghouse, they’re nearly indestructible. They are 
actively supported by BlueBird, regardless of age, and have a massive following 
of enthusiasts.

I worked with BlueBird and their “Wanderlodges” in the 80s and 90s and saw a 
number of them built in person. I would take one of them over a bus conversion, 
or even a Prevost, any day.

-D

> On May 17, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
> bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
> MCI or Flxible.
> 
> 
> Allan
> 
> Meade Dillon via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
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[MBZ] Should I buy this?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1814828845344023/


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Re: [MBZ] OT make a ratrod or vintage RV out of. 1947 Ford bus/rv, $1, 950

[Frederick Moir via Mercedes]

Burning Man!
Fred.

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> Happiness Hotel ...
>
> Curt
>
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
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>
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

The bluebirds are like a box on wheels. Looks too much like a school
bus. I'd go for something with a little more character like an old GM or
MCI or Flxible.


Allan

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> First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

First $5k gets a Diesel bus!  Anyone need a diesel bus RV project?
-
Max
Charleston SC


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>
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Re: [MBZ] rear quarter panel w123 wagon

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I am almost crazy enough to plasma the thing off and have at it. The outer
wheel well probably needs some help also. I am enjoying the 648 power
enough that I may just drive the car.

On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:01 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> If you are doing it yourself and do not have a plasma cutter, consider
> getting one.
> I am no expert, but I watched a TV show years ago where 2 fellows
> replaced a rocker panel on a pickup truck. They used the plasma cutter
> to remove the old one and it was pretty slick. They basically drew a
> white line where they wanted to cut and then did so and got a pretty
> smooth cut line. They avoided all of the drilling of spot welds and
> prying of rusty pieces of metal off of the truck.
>
> I want to get one but I need to upgrade the power in my garage in order
> to be able to use things like that.
>
> Randy
>
> On 21/01/2021 10:07 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:
> > On 2021-01-21 09:33, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> >> You need procedure 63-300 from Volume 2 of the 123 Service Manual, which
> >> has lots of great pictures of where all the welds are and where to
> >> cut etc.
> >> I'd highly recommend you try to get a paper copy of both Vol1 and
> >> Vol2 of
> >> the "Service Manual Chassis and Body Series 123".
> >
> > Karl, are you contemplating this surgery, or paying a pro to do it for
> > you?
> > I'd imagine a pro could work from a fuzzy .pdf on the CD, as he
> > already knows what it's talking about.
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Re: [MBZ] OT make a ratrod or vintage RV out of. 1947 Ford bus/rv, $1, 950

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Happiness Hotel ...

Curt

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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

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I agree with Jaime.  No need to get all crazy about a car that has already
lasted the equivalent of 3 normal lifetimes.

To demonstrate superior engine health, should the oil cap be dancing a
tango, polka, or slow waltz?

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:13 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
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> I think you're overthinking this.  The car isn't a top dollar car.  Take a
> cold start video, and maybe one of those silly videos of the oil cap
> dancing and just sell it.
>
> Jaime
>
> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:06 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Another engine health test: used oil analysis.  Make sure you find a lab
> > that tells you the soot load number.
> >
> > You could also post a video of a 0 to 100 KPH run to show the engine
> power.
> >
> > Max Dillon
> > Charleston SC
> >
> >
> > May 17, 2021 12:06:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
> >
> > > I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> > turbodiesel
> > > station wagon.
> > >
> > > Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> > leather
> > > interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> > > cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> > >
> > > The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> > > miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> > issues.
> > >
> > > Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> > > figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether
> there
> > > is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> > still
> > > has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,
> > blow
> > > by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> > >
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[MBZ] drool Mercedes W123 CE, 230CE Coupé,8.950 € VB

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.ebay-kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/mercedes-w123-ce-230ce-coup-/1763372954-216-20397

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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

I think you're overthinking this.  The car isn't a top dollar car.  Take a
cold start video, and maybe one of those silly videos of the oil cap
dancing and just sell it.

Jaime

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 3:06 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes <
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> Another engine health test: used oil analysis.  Make sure you find a lab
> that tells you the soot load number.
>
> You could also post a video of a 0 to 100 KPH run to show the engine power.
>
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
>
>
> May 17, 2021 12:06:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>:
>
> > I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> turbodiesel
> > station wagon.
> >
> > Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> leather
> > interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> > cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> >
> > The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> > miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> issues.
> >
> > Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> > figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
> > is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> still
> > has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,
> blow
> > by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> >
> > Andrew
> > 1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Another engine health test: used oil analysis.  Make sure you find a lab that 
tells you the soot load number.

You could also post a video of a 0 to 100 KPH run to show the engine power.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


May 17, 2021 12:06:38 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes :

> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD turbodiesel
> station wagon.
> 
> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean leather
> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> 
> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting issues.
> 
> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine still
> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start, blow
> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> 
> Andrew
> 1983 300TD
> 2014 GLK 250 Bluetec SU
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

LOL  That's a great idea.  He will probably have invented something way
more sophisticated using leftover farm equipment.

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> exchange for some tomatoes!
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> > On May 17, 2021, at 1:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> >
> > HF sell them for not much. Then resell it to some guy on FB
> >
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> >>
> >> That would work if I had a fleet of diesels that I wanted to sell.
> >>
> >>> On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it.
> >>> There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any
> >>> mistakes.
> >>>
> >>> Randy
> >>>
>  On 17/05/2021 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>  Compression test is very co$tly I am told.
> 
>  White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat
> 
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> > Compression test is the best.
> >
> > What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some
> >>> guys in
> > my area who are looking.
> >
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> >
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> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> > turbodiesel
> >> station wagon.
> >>
> >> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> > leather
> >> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> >> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> >>
> >> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K
> fewer
> >> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> > issues.
> >> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth
> five
> >> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether
> >>> there
> >> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> > still
> >> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold
> start,
> > blow
> >> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

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Drive your car to Gaël’s farm in Potomac and have him do it for you in exchange 
for some tomatoes!

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> On May 17, 2021, at 1:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> HF sell them for not much. Then resell it to some guy on FB
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
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>> On May 17, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> That would work if I had a fleet of diesels that I wanted to sell.
>> 
>>> On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it.
>>> There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any
>>> mistakes.
>>> 
>>> Randy
>>> 
 On 17/05/2021 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
 Compression test is very co$tly I am told.
 
 White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat
 
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 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
> Compression test is the best.
> 
> What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some
>>> guys in
> my area who are looking.
> 
> Jaime
> 
> 
> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> turbodiesel
>> station wagon.
>> 
>> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> leather
>> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
>> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
>> 
>> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
>> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> issues.
>> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
>> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether
>>> there
>> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> still
>> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,
> blow
>> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
>> 
>> Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] interior is a sh*t storm. I could go on for days about what works and what doesnt.

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There's probably a really good screen play that could be made out of the
story of how this once magnificent automobile turned into a POS.

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> Or just give him a kilobuck to shut up
>
> 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D
> $1,000
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Re: [MBZ] I believe the price is more than fair. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 sl roadster, $700

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"The price is more than fair".  In other words, a fair price would be
around $350.

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> Comes with the baskets too
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/171952734848856
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Re: [MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

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Does "runs and drives" mean the brakes are gone?

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[MBZ] interior is a sh*t storm. I could go on for days about what works and what doesnt.

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Or just give him a kilobuck to shut up

1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D
$1,000

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[MBZ] OT Please, ask your wife or make sure you have funds before you contact me. 1998 blue bird bus, $1

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Ask the boss!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376656267042226

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[MBZ] OT make a ratrod or vintage RV out of. 1947 Ford bus/rv, $1, 950

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Yeah, that's the ticket, a rat rod...

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[MBZ] I believe the price is more than fair. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 450 sl roadster, $700

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Comes with the baskets too

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/171952734848856


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Re: [MBZ] Something is Odd

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Yeah:

 Is it a 280S, 450SE, 450SE  L, or 280SE?
Does the price include that white towel?
What's under the towel anyway?
What's under the hood?
What's inside the trunk?

Still, worth asking about to rule out a scam..



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Re: [MBZ] 1980 300 SD

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Hmm

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[MBZ] Something is Odd

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1177254812745021/ 

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Re: [MBZ] 1980 300 SD

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Collector car ready for a new OEM radio.

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[MBZ] 1980 300 SD

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Ain’t mine.

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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

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HF sell them for not much. Then resell it to some guy on FB

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> On May 17, 2021, at 1:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That would work if I had a fleet of diesels that I wanted to sell.
> 
>> On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it.
>> There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any
>> mistakes.
>> 
>> Randy
>> 
>>> On 17/05/2021 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Compression test is very co$tly I am told.
>>> 
>>> White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat
>>> 
>>> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
 Compression test is the best.
 
 What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some
>> guys in
 my area who are looking.
 
 Jaime
 
 
 On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
 turbodiesel
> station wagon.
> 
> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
 leather
> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> 
> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
 issues.
> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether
>> there
> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
 still
> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,
 blow
> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> 
> Andrew
> 1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

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That would work if I had a fleet of diesels that I wanted to sell.

On Mon, May 17, 2021, 1:34 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it.
> There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any
> mistakes.
>
> Randy
>
> On 17/05/2021 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Compression test is very co$tly I am told.
> >
> > White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat
> >
> > On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Compression test is the best.
> >>
> >> What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some
> guys in
> >> my area who are looking.
> >>
> >> Jaime
> >>
> >>
> >> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> >> turbodiesel
> >>> station wagon.
> >>>
> >>> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> >> leather
> >>> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> >>> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> >>>
> >>> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> >>> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> >> issues.
> >>> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> >>> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether
> there
> >>> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> >> still
> >>> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,
> >> blow
> >>> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> >>>
> >>> Andrew
> >>> 1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

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Buy yourself a compression test gauge and have at it.
There must be step by step instructions around so you won't make any 
mistakes.


Randy

On 17/05/2021 11:52 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Compression test is very co$tly I am told.

White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat

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Compression test is the best.

What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some guys in
my area who are looking.

Jaime


On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD

turbodiesel

station wagon.

Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean

leather

interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)

The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting

issues.

Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine

still

has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,

blow

by, and tailpipe exhaust?

Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

There's a leak-down test and a regular compression test. The leak-down
test will tell you more about the condition of the valves and rings
while the compression test just gives you an overall evaluation per
cylinder.

IDK if a leak-down test is "very" costly compared to a compression
test. By the time you do the compression test, it doesnt seem to me that
the leak-down test takes more work, but I've never done one.

I also don't know that it will make a very big difference in the selling
price. It could hurt, if the numbers turn out to be lower than spec even
though the engine is running well.

Allan


Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:

> Compression test is very co$tly I am told.
>
> White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat
>

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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Compression test is very co$tly I am told.

White with blue interior, rear head rests, roof rack, OEM third seat

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:26 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes <
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> Compression test is the best.
>
> What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some guys in
> my area who are looking.
>
> Jaime
>
>
> On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD
> turbodiesel
> > station wagon.
> >
> > Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean
> leather
> > interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> > cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> >
> > The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> > miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting
> issues.
> >
> > Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> > figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
> > is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine
> still
> > has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start,
> blow
> > by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> >
> > Andrew
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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Mercedes 450SL - $17,900 (Morganton)

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

Stoopid bumpers, ACC-II and electronic fire starters under the hood.
Fuhgeddaboudit.
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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Mercedes 450SL - $17,900 (Morganton)

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

It has the rare time-traveling option.

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  writes:

> Seems like the older they get, the more expensive.  This one is 
> Transaged, it identifies as a 57
>
> https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/morganton-1957-mercedes-450sl/7322578769.html
>
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes]

Compression test is the best.

What colors is the wagon?  I might be able to connect you with some guys in
my area who are looking.

Jaime


On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 12:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD turbodiesel
> station wagon.
>
> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean leather
> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
>
> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting issues.
>
> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine still
> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start, blow
> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
>
> Andrew
> 1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Compression test on all 8 sillanders

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> On May 17, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD turbodiesel
> station wagon.
> 
> Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean leather
> interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
> cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)
> 
> The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
> miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting issues.
> 
> Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
> figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
> is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine still
> has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start, blow
> by, and tailpipe exhaust?
> 
> Andrew
> 1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] I might have posted this before ALL ORGINAL 1987 mercedes - $9, 500 (Myrtle Beach)

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Might a dealer have installed them when it was new? If so, he may think 
of them as being original.



On 15/05/2021 9:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Uh, the wheels aren't "all original"

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-all-orginal-1987-mercedes/7321772300.html 






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Re: [MBZ] Stretch limo 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, $5, 500

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Perfect - in time for prom season.

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 9:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Looks like a 560SEL stretch
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/320071746154908
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Re: [MBZ] 1959 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,$2,600

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Comes complete with a pass to abandon everything else in your busy schedule
for 20 years while conducting a complete restoration.

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 9:22 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Rough but looks mostly complete
>
>
> Seller's Description
>
> Selling a project that isn't getting the time it deserves. Found this
> gem a long time ago. It was barn kept for many years and sat indoors,
> preventing it from rusting and decaying over time. It's a 1959 Mercedes
> 220S (first real s class Mercedes) the condition reflects its age but it
> is all there and ready to go to a loving home and to someone who can see
> this project through. There is a replacement rear glass and extra door
> for the missing driver rear window. Car is located in Richmond. Va.
> Selling as is. Clean title, not running or driving currently, missing
> key. The car is neutral and can be rolled. Newer tires so its not
> sitting low to the ground. Covered up from elements. Contact for further
> info.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/467197531224044
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Re: [MBZ] 1957 Mercedes 450SL - $17,900 (Morganton)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Half the value is in the catalytic converter.

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 9:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Seems like the older they get, the more expensive.  This one is
> Transaged, it identifies as a 57
>
>
> https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/morganton-1957-mercedes-450sl/7322578769.html
>
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[MBZ] M617 engine test?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I'm moving toward a decision to auction off my 380K 1983 300TD turbodiesel
station wagon.

Other than the miles, the car has been well maintained, has a clean leather
interior, rust issues have been addressed, and everything works (AC,
cruise, original Becker AM/FM cassette, etc.)

The engine is a transplant from a 1983 300TD that had about 90K fewer
miles.  The transmission is from a 1985 W123; there are no shifting issues.

Were this a low miles car (under 150K) I am pretty sure it's worth five
figures on BAT.  Because of the high miles, I was wondering whether there
is any test to show quantitatively that despite the miles the engine still
has plenty of life left.  Or should I just make videos of  cold start, blow
by, and tailpipe exhaust?

Andrew
1983 300TD
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Re: [MBZ] Here's what DanP needs -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D, $12, 500

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Obscene price for a car with 175K miles.

On Mon, May 17, 2021 at 11:05 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Ugh. Head bolt issues, IIRC.
>
>
> Rick
>
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> Subject: [MBZ] Here's what DanP needs -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63
> AMG Sedan 4D, $12, 500
>
> go big or go home
>
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Re: [MBZ] Here's what DanP needs -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D, $12, 500

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Ugh. Head bolt issues, IIRC.


Rick


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Subject: [MBZ] Here's what DanP needs -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG 
Sedan 4D, $12, 500

go big or go home

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/205806351209498

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Re: [MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 The first time I went into the house I expected it to be musty and wet. The 
previous occupant hadn't been living there for like 6 months at that point. Dad 
and I were very surprised to find it dry inside. Same thing this spring, nobody 
had lived in the house all winter but it doesn't have any sign of smell.
I think that years of wood heat have probably kept the place pretty dry. A good 
tin roof (Amish workmanship) will hopefully keep things that way...
-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 10:26:12 AM EDT, Jim Cathey 
 wrote:  
 
 > Did I mention that the north wall of the kitchen has no insulation at all? 
 > Been like that for 30 years. My plan is to plug up the mouse holes and spray 
 > it with foam before we put on wall board.

Be careful.  I've heard that many old uninsulated constructions were foamed,
and promptly started to rot.  Moisture control!!!

-- Jim

  
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Re: [MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

You gotta love those old hermits up north.  A buddy from college lived 
in the Boston area, his dad was a school teacher (shop maybe?) and did 
handyman work when he wasn't teaching.  He was your basic kind of guy, a 
lot of fun, did a lot of crazy shite.  He knew some old hermit up in New 
Hampster who collected up all kinds of stuff.  Hermie had some original 
Currier & Ives (I think they were) prints from way back he got cheap off 
the guy, and some other old etchings and prints and stuff he had 
scavenged from here and there.  Worth a lot of money.  They would go up 
and visit this guy every summer, he lived in a shack way back in the 
woods somewhere, basically lived off the land, went to "town" every few 
months for some stuff.  They would take him some groceries and such and 
trade for things he had.  Apparently there were a lot of these kind of 
folks living back in the woods in the rough.


--FT

On 5/17/21 10:16 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:

He said "If I needed hot water I put a pan of water on the stove."

Of the electric stove he said "I'm afraid of that. I still used it, 
but I'm afraid of it."


Did I mention that the north wall of the kitchen has no insulation at 
all? Been like that for 30 years. My plan is to plug up the mouse 
holes and spray it with foam before we put on wall board.


-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 10:11:34 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:



A Real Man don't need no hot water.  If you do you put a kettle on the
woodstove.

Take pics and post them!

--FT

On 5/17/21 9:57 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> I went up to the vast northern estate last week to deliver the 
tractor and prep some things for next week when the whole family goes 
up. Hauling a tractor is very different from a car. I figure the 
tractor weighs around 4,000# but its got the aerodynamics of a brick. 
Side winds got interesting. I never went over 75mph and spent most of 
my time around 70.
> Anyway I got back into the "new" 1890s farm house and spent some 
time looking it over with the former occupant. I'm still convinced 
it's got good bones and will shape up, especially now that he's 
cleaned the place out and I can see it for what it is. The first 
couple steps will be paint, windows and a tin roof.

>
> The real revelation of the trip came when the former occupant told 
me that the water heater hasn't been turned on for 30 years. He's 
lived without hot water, in northern Maine, for 30 years.
> The weather station in the camp says the coldest it saw last winter 
was -33.5F...

> -Curt

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Re: [MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Did I mention that the north wall of the kitchen has no insulation at all? 
> Been like that for 30 years. My plan is to plug up the mouse holes and spray 
> it with foam before we put on wall board.

Be careful.  I've heard that many old uninsulated constructions were foamed,
and promptly started to rot.  Moisture control!!!

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Re: [MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 Oh, I almost forgot. One window has the corner broken out of it and replaced 
with a piece of cracker box. Caldon told me "Oh, the kids were throwing a ball 
around and broke that. His youngest daughter is my age, so the window has been 
broken some 30 years or more...
-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 10:17:01 AM EDT, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
  He said "If I needed hot water I put a pan of water on the stove."
Of the electric stove he said "I'm afraid of that. I still used it, but I'm 
afraid of it."

Did I mention that the north wall of the kitchen has no insulation at all? Been 
like that for 30 years. My plan is to plug up the mouse holes and spray it with 
foam before we put on wall board.
-Curt

    On Monday, May 17, 2021, 10:11:34 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 A Real Man don't need no hot water.  If you do you put a kettle on the 
woodstove.

Take pics and post them!

--FT

On 5/17/21 9:57 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> I went up to the vast northern estate last week to deliver the tractor and 
> prep some things for next week when the whole family goes up. Hauling a 
> tractor is very different from a car. I figure the tractor weighs around 
> 4,000# but its got the aerodynamics of a brick. Side winds got interesting. I 
> never went over 75mph and spent most of my time around 70.
> Anyway I got back into the "new" 1890s farm house and spent some time looking 
> it over with the former occupant. I'm still convinced it's got good bones and 
> will shape up, especially now that he's cleaned the place out and I can see 
> it for what it is. The first couple steps will be paint, windows and a tin 
> roof.
>
> The real revelation of the trip came when the former occupant told me that 
> the water heater hasn't been turned on for 30 years. He's lived without hot 
> water, in northern Maine, for 30 years.
> The weather station in the camp says the coldest it saw last winter was 
> -33.5F...
> -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 He said "If I needed hot water I put a pan of water on the stove."
Of the electric stove he said "I'm afraid of that. I still used it, but I'm 
afraid of it."

Did I mention that the north wall of the kitchen has no insulation at all? Been 
like that for 30 years. My plan is to plug up the mouse holes and spray it with 
foam before we put on wall board.
-Curt

On Monday, May 17, 2021, 10:11:34 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 A Real Man don't need no hot water.  If you do you put a kettle on the 
woodstove.

Take pics and post them!

--FT

On 5/17/21 9:57 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> I went up to the vast northern estate last week to deliver the tractor and 
> prep some things for next week when the whole family goes up. Hauling a 
> tractor is very different from a car. I figure the tractor weighs around 
> 4,000# but its got the aerodynamics of a brick. Side winds got interesting. I 
> never went over 75mph and spent most of my time around 70.
> Anyway I got back into the "new" 1890s farm house and spent some time looking 
> it over with the former occupant. I'm still convinced it's got good bones and 
> will shape up, especially now that he's cleaned the place out and I can see 
> it for what it is. The first couple steps will be paint, windows and a tin 
> roof.
>
> The real revelation of the trip came when the former occupant told me that 
> the water heater hasn't been turned on for 30 years. He's lived without hot 
> water, in northern Maine, for 30 years.
> The weather station in the camp says the coldest it saw last winter was 
> -33.5F...
> -Curt
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Re: [MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

A Real Man don't need no hot water.  If you do you put a kettle on the 
woodstove.


Take pics and post them!

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On 5/17/21 9:57 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:

I went up to the vast northern estate last week to deliver the tractor and prep 
some things for next week when the whole family goes up. Hauling a tractor is 
very different from a car. I figure the tractor weighs around 4,000# but its 
got the aerodynamics of a brick. Side winds got interesting. I never went over 
75mph and spent most of my time around 70.
Anyway I got back into the "new" 1890s farm house and spent some time looking 
it over with the former occupant. I'm still convinced it's got good bones and will shape 
up, especially now that he's cleaned the place out and I can see it for what it is. The 
first couple steps will be paint, windows and a tin roof.

The real revelation of the trip came when the former occupant told me that the 
water heater hasn't been turned on for 30 years. He's lived without hot water, 
in northern Maine, for 30 years.
The weather station in the camp says the coldest it saw last winter was 
-33.5F...
-Curt
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[MBZ] OT: "New" house up north

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I went up to the vast northern estate last week to deliver the tractor and prep 
some things for next week when the whole family goes up. Hauling a tractor is 
very different from a car. I figure the tractor weighs around 4,000# but its 
got the aerodynamics of a brick. Side winds got interesting. I never went over 
75mph and spent most of my time around 70.
Anyway I got back into the "new" 1890s farm house and spent some time looking 
it over with the former occupant. I'm still convinced it's got good bones and 
will shape up, especially now that he's cleaned the place out and I can see it 
for what it is. The first couple steps will be paint, windows and a tin roof.

The real revelation of the trip came when the former occupant told me that the 
water heater hasn't been turned on for 30 years. He's lived without hot water, 
in northern Maine, for 30 years.
The weather station in the camp says the coldest it saw last winter was 
-33.5F...
-Curt
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Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 I missed that it was 4kW, looking at it though it's obviously small.
It'd be good for a battery charger as solar backup. Strange unit otherwise, a 
quiet generattle I suppose...
-Curt

On Sunday, May 16, 2021, 10:01:30 PM EDT, dan--- via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 “Kohler”, not “Koehler”.

4kW will not run your house, not even close, unless you just want a few lights 
and maybe a TV.

-D

> On May 16, 2021, at 9:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/841449590103549/
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[MBZ] Here's what DanP needs -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D, $12, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

go big or go home

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/205806351209498

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[MBZ] Tempting 2003 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class CL 500 Coupe 2D,$3,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

With some shrewd negotiating

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947246206105265

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Re: [MBZ] Hey Dan

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Buy it drive it flip it

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On 5/16/21 11:34 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

It was. A few more miles than I was looking for, but the market is so thin 
right now I might consider it.

-D


On May 16, 2021, at 12:14 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
wrote:

Was this posted yet? Doesn't look like a bad deal.

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/largo-2004-mercedes-e320/7320528021.html


Rick
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[MBZ] Stretch limo 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL, $5, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks like a 560SEL stretch

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/320071746154908

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[MBZ] 1959 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,$2,600

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Rough but looks mostly complete


   Seller's Description

Selling a project that isn't getting the time it deserves. Found this 
gem a long time ago. It was barn kept for many years and sat indoors, 
preventing it from rusting and decaying over time. It's a 1959 Mercedes 
220S (first real s class Mercedes) the condition reflects its age but it 
is all there and ready to go to a loving home and to someone who can see 
this project through. There is a replacement rear glass and extra door 
for the missing driver rear window. Car is located in Richmond. Va. 
Selling as is. Clean title, not running or driving currently, missing 
key. The car is neutral and can be rolled. Newer tires so its not 
sitting low to the ground. Covered up from elements. Contact for further 
info.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/467197531224044

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[MBZ] 1957 Mercedes 450SL - $17,900 (Morganton)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Seems like the older they get, the more expensive.  This one is 
Transaged, it identifies as a 57


https://hickory.craigslist.org/cto/d/morganton-1957-mercedes-450sl/7322578769.html

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Re: [MBZ] Spotted on the way home

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

And The Wayback Machine comes through.

https://web.archive.org/web/20081201092658/http://www.mbz.org/articles/buying/checklists/124/

Poke around a bit. It will bring back memories

Rick
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