Re: [MBZ] Runs and drives needs interior and cosmetic work. 1975 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class, $1, 000

[Clay via Mercedes]

I stroll the yard every morning with a trowel and plastic bag.  This SLC would 
join its brethren in the bag of poo

Clay


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> On May 31, 2021, at 6:18 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/214188430518083
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

It’s about 4.5-5 hr from me. I was up that way visiting my daughter. My cousin 
lives around there. If you’re serious I could ask him if he could do something 
about it. 

--FT
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> On May 31, 2021, at 5:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Is there anybody in the area of this car? If so I may buy it if somebody can 
> pick it up for me then I could fly out and drive it back. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 31, 2021, at 2:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should 
>> already be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?
>>> 
 On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
 
 
 https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

These have the rod bender engine.  

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


May 31, 2021 4:00:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes :

> Is that one of the years that had the bad wiring? But I maybe by now it
> would have had to have been dealt with if it's still on the road?
> 
> Allan
> 
> 
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should 
>> already be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?
>>> 
 On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
 
 
 https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

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Well go back, I will fly out and drive it back. 

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> On May 31, 2021, at 3:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I drove right by there yesterday
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 5/31/21 3:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should 
>> already be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?
>>> 
 On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
 
 
 https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

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Is there anybody in the area of this car? If so I may buy it if somebody can 
pick it up for me then I could fly out and drive it back. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 31, 2021, at 2:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
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> 
> Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should 
> already be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?
>> 
>>> On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Rich Old Guy is Too Cheap to Fix Car

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If it was somewhat closer I would. 

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> On May 31, 2021, at 3:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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> Go for it, Kaleb!
> 
> https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2008-mercedes-benz-r350-as-is/7329763421.html
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Re: [MBZ] Rich Old Guy is Too Cheap to Fix Car

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Naples is full of people for whom money is basically a big ho hum.  They
would rather get rid of real estate and cars at below market prices because
their time is so valuable.

On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 4:18 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> I bet if you showed up and chatted him up a bit you could knock him down
> a good bit.  That would be a decent deal.
>
> --FT
>
> On 5/31/21 4:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> > Go for it, Kaleb!
> >
> >
> https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2008-mercedes-benz-r350-as-is/7329763421.html
> <
> https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2008-mercedes-benz-r350-as-is/7329763421.html
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[MBZ] OT Super Beetle Fun

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

https://youtu.be/jzB1Vc1h-Tc

Let's see, what would it be like to have 500+ WHP in a 1973 super beetle?

He says the car weighs about 2000 lbs, I'm thinking it's more like 2500 lbs
with the added motor weight and the roll cage.
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I drove right by there yesterday

--FT

On 5/31/21 3:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should already 
be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?


On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts


https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html


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Re: [MBZ] Rich Old Guy is Too Cheap to Fix Car

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I bet if you showed up and chatted him up a bit you could knock him down 
a good bit.  That would be a decent deal.


--FT

On 5/31/21 4:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Go for it, Kaleb!

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2008-mercedes-benz-r350-as-is/7329763421.html
 


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[MBZ] Rich Old Guy is Too Cheap to Fix Car

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Go for it, Kaleb!

https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2008-mercedes-benz-r350-as-is/7329763421.html
 


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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Is that one of the years that had the bad wiring? But I maybe by now it
would have had to have been dealt with if it's still on the road?

Allan


Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes  writes:

> Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should 
> already be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?
>> 
>>> On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
>>> 
>>> 
>>> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Holy crap, aside from a front bumper a little messed up somebody should already 
be on the way to get that. That’s a hell of a deal. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 31, 2021, at 12:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?
> 
>> On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
>> 
>> 
>> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] G63 v ML500 musings

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Yeah it gives me a little spinal realignment in my driveway but otherwise not 
too bad

--FT
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> On May 31, 2021, at 11:09 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> The ML500 isn’t a bad ride if you don’t mind the clearly truck-like aspect 
> of it. Just driving on the interstate isn’t bad, but if the roads are dodgy 
> prepare for a visit to the chiropractor afterwards.
> 
> If I have to source a vehicle for a future home in Flagstaff I may very well 
> consider an ML. It would be ideal for the area, and stand out amongst all the 
> Subarus.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 31, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Took a little road trip the last coupla days, was driving up north a bit on 
>> I-95, a matte black G63 (Florida plates) was driving like a fool near me for 
>> quite some time, speeding up, slowing down, passing me, me passing it, 
>> blocking left lane, etc etc. Anyway, I got a chance to take a good look at 
>> it in various poses.  I was driving the 05ML500 so was able to kinda compare 
>> the two vehicles.  The G was a bit bigger than the ML but the more I looked 
>> at it the uglier it was.  It basically looked like a short shoe box with 
>> protruding wheels and big plastic fender flares over them.  Was not 
>> particularly aesthetically pleasing.  The ML is a better looking vehicle and 
>> for most off-road situations is probably about as good.  I wouldn't turn one 
>> down but no strong desire to ever have one except for maybe some fun 
>> off-roading etc.  I saw some GLs too and those are nice-looking vehicles, 
>> good proportions.  A bit larger than I would need these days but I wouldn't 
>> mind having one.
>> 
>> It also made me wonder why someone would spend $200k on a vehicle and not 
>> use simple features like cruise control.  And it probably has the fancy 
>> nanny version that keeps you in your lane and measures what's ahead etc. and 
>> will take care of most tasks in that regard.
>> 
>> The ML did OK on the road, got around 18mpg cruising 70-80 which I guess is 
>> OK.  It is noisier and stiffer than the 211 05E320 wagon but the seat space 
>> is a bit roomier so I liked that.  I had driven that E320 up there once 
>> before and that was pleasant enough but tighter for me to move around a bit 
>> on longer drives.  The engine has great torque and acceleration 60-80 is 
>> quite satisfying.  I'd give it a B+
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2005 CLK320 Cabriolet - 159k miles - $6,800

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Could be anything but yeah that could be it. 

The fuel system “leak” and associated CEL seems to have resolved itself on the 
ML500.  CEL went away and the light on the fuel gauge has not come on for 
awhile. 

--FT
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> CEL is probably O2 sensor or fuel vapor leak, seems to be the two ususal 
> suspects?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

[OK Don via Mercedes]

It can happen to anyone:
Loose Nut Ends Graham Rahal's Indy 500 After Wheel Comes Off Exiting Pit
Road


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> I always laugh at that spelling mixup and I see that I did it myself! I
> blame auto-correct (or I would, but I use emacs for my email and it
> isn't something I have enabled).
>
> Allan
>
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > Don't be a looser.
> >
> > On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 10:36 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> >
> >>  I had the same thing happen with one of my 190Ds...
> >> These days I take the lugs loose and tighten them back up with the
> torque
> >> wrench so I know they're tight enough to be safe but loose enough I can
> get
> >> them off again if I need to.
> >> -Curt
> >>
> >> On Saturday, May 29, 2021, 10:16:43 PM EDT, Allan Streib via
> Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>  I few years ago I bought new tires for the Nissan Frontier. Drove home
> >> from the tire shop and next day driving back in to town there was a
> >> strange vibration and noise. Pulled off at a convenience store and found
> >> the lug nuts on the driver's side front wheel were lose, not even finger
> >> tight.
> >>
> >> Tightened them up, checked all the other wheels, and went on with my
> >> day.
> >>
> >> Now I always check them whenever a shop has had a wheel off.
> >>
> >> Allan
> >>
> >>
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[MBZ] 2005 CLK320 Cabriolet - 159k miles - $6,800

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

CEL is probably O2 sensor or fuel vapor leak, seems to be the two ususal 
suspects?

https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/richmond-2005-mercedes-benz-clk320/7329491566.html

Allan

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[MBZ] 1990 Benz/Puch 230 GE 4X4 Military Truck - $26,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

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Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I always laugh at that spelling mixup and I see that I did it myself! I
blame auto-correct (or I would, but I use emacs for my email and it
isn't something I have enabled).

Allan

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:

> Don't be a looser.
>
> On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 10:36 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>>  I had the same thing happen with one of my 190Ds...
>> These days I take the lugs loose and tighten them back up with the torque
>> wrench so I know they're tight enough to be safe but loose enough I can get
>> them off again if I need to.
>> -Curt
>>
>> On Saturday, May 29, 2021, 10:16:43 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>
>>  I few years ago I bought new tires for the Nissan Frontier. Drove home
>> from the tire shop and next day driving back in to town there was a
>> strange vibration and noise. Pulled off at a convenience store and found
>> the lug nuts on the driver's side front wheel were lose, not even finger
>> tight.
>>
>> Tightened them up, checked all the other wheels, and went on with my
>> day.
>>
>> Now I always check them whenever a shop has had a wheel off.
>>
>> Allan
>>
>>

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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I was just up that way. Good thing I didn’t see the advert 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On May 31, 2021, at 1:59 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 15 Bens would probably take it.
> 
> Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
>> 
>> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

15 Bens would probably take it.

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  writes:

> 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
>
> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
>
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Re: [MBZ] Was making engine noise before it died. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144, $5, 900

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

"Does not crank".  Says it all.

On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 10:35 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> Kinda high for a dead engine truck, but I'm thinking engines might not
> be too much at a junkyard
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/353415836378427
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Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Don't be a looser.

On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 10:36 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

>  I had the same thing happen with one of my 190Ds...
> These days I take the lugs loose and tighten them back up with the torque
> wrench so I know they're tight enough to be safe but loose enough I can get
> them off again if I need to.
> -Curt
>
> On Saturday, May 29, 2021, 10:16:43 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>  I few years ago I bought new tires for the Nissan Frontier. Drove home
> from the tire shop and next day driving back in to town there was a
> strange vibration and noise. Pulled off at a convenience store and found
> the lug nuts on the driver's side front wheel were lose, not even finger
> tight.
>
> Tightened them up, checked all the other wheels, and went on with my
> day.
>
> Now I always check them whenever a shop has had a wheel off.
>
> Allan
>
>
>
> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > I mounted 4 brand new tires to the trailer last night. Earlier today
> while on a trip to retrieve a 80 300SD parts car I observed a wheel depart
> the trailer and continue traveling down the 4 lane highway and into the
> median. I got it pulled over a little ways down the road and the wheel was
> continuing to roll and stopped conveniently right where I got pulled over.
> It then hit me. This was the side I did first and was going to come back to
> this side to tighten the lugs. I completely forgot. The 2nd wheel on that
> side was about to fly off. I jacked up trailer, stole a lug off each other
> wheel then proceeded to tractor supply where they raped me on a set of 5
> lugs and a bearing cap that got knocked off with the wheel. Can’t believe
> somebody didn’t die but after the fact I had a good laugh.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

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I haven't seen the 300SD in this body style model.  Is it rare?

On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:23 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> 300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts
>
>
> https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] One For Kaleb

[G Mann via Mercedes]

I have a complete engine, with transmission, in a crate. Setting in my
hanger. It was removed from a wreck, the speedo and gages are also in the
crate and speedo shows 117,000 miles.
Location, Phoenix AZ... buy the car, buy the engine.. make them one.
You know you want it.. ;O)

On Mon, May 31, 2021 at 9:00 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
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>
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-Mercedes-Benz-240-D-/114831749001?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
>
>
> Rick
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[MBZ] One For Kaleb

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

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Re: [MBZ] G63 v ML500 musings

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The ML500 isn’t a bad ride if you don’t mind the clearly truck-like aspect of 
it. Just driving on the interstate isn’t bad, but if the roads are dodgy 
prepare for a visit to the chiropractor afterwards.

If I have to source a vehicle for a future home in Flagstaff I may very well 
consider an ML. It would be ideal for the area, and stand out amongst all the 
Subarus.

-D

> On May 31, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Took a little road trip the last coupla days, was driving up north a bit on 
> I-95, a matte black G63 (Florida plates) was driving like a fool near me for 
> quite some time, speeding up, slowing down, passing me, me passing it, 
> blocking left lane, etc etc. Anyway, I got a chance to take a good look at it 
> in various poses.  I was driving the 05ML500 so was able to kinda compare the 
> two vehicles.  The G was a bit bigger than the ML but the more I looked at it 
> the uglier it was.  It basically looked like a short shoe box with protruding 
> wheels and big plastic fender flares over them.  Was not particularly 
> aesthetically pleasing.  The ML is a better looking vehicle and for most 
> off-road situations is probably about as good.  I wouldn't turn one down but 
> no strong desire to ever have one except for maybe some fun off-roading etc.  
> I saw some GLs too and those are nice-looking vehicles, good proportions.  A 
> bit larger than I would need these days but I wouldn't mind having one.
> 
> It also made me wonder why someone would spend $200k on a vehicle and not use 
> simple features like cruise control.  And it probably has the fancy nanny 
> version that keeps you in your lane and measures what's ahead etc. and will 
> take care of most tasks in that regard.
> 
> The ML did OK on the road, got around 18mpg cruising 70-80 which I guess is 
> OK.  It is noisier and stiffer than the 211 05E320 wagon but the seat space 
> is a bit roomier so I liked that.  I had driven that E320 up there once 
> before and that was pleasant enough but tighter for me to move around a bit 
> on longer drives.  The engine has great torque and acceleration 60-80 is 
> quite satisfying.  I'd give it a B+
> 
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[MBZ] G63 v ML500 musings

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Took a little road trip the last coupla days, was driving up north a bit 
on I-95, a matte black G63 (Florida plates) was driving like a fool near 
me for quite some time, speeding up, slowing down, passing me, me 
passing it, blocking left lane, etc etc. Anyway, I got a chance to take 
a good look at it in various poses.  I was driving the 05ML500 so was 
able to kinda compare the two vehicles.  The G was a bit bigger than the 
ML but the more I looked at it the uglier it was.  It basically looked 
like a short shoe box with protruding wheels and big plastic fender 
flares over them.  Was not particularly aesthetically pleasing.  The ML 
is a better looking vehicle and for most off-road situations is probably 
about as good.  I wouldn't turn one down but no strong desire to ever 
have one except for maybe some fun off-roading etc.  I saw some GLs too 
and those are nice-looking vehicles, good proportions.  A bit larger 
than I would need these days but I wouldn't mind having one.


It also made me wonder why someone would spend $200k on a vehicle and 
not use simple features like cruise control.  And it probably has the 
fancy nanny version that keeps you in your lane and measures what's 
ahead etc. and will take care of most tasks in that regard.


The ML did OK on the road, got around 18mpg cruising 70-80 which I guess 
is OK.  It is noisier and stiffer than the 211 05E320 wagon but the seat 
space is a bit roomier so I liked that.  I had driven that E320 up there 
once before and that was pleasant enough but tighter for me to move 
around a bit on longer drives.  The engine has great torque and 
acceleration 60-80 is quite satisfying.  I'd give it a B+


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Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 I had the same thing happen with one of my 190Ds...
These days I take the lugs loose and tighten them back up with the torque 
wrench so I know they're tight enough to be safe but loose enough I can get 
them off again if I need to.
-Curt

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, 10:16:43 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 I few years ago I bought new tires for the Nissan Frontier. Drove home
from the tire shop and next day driving back in to town there was a
strange vibration and noise. Pulled off at a convenience store and found
the lug nuts on the driver's side front wheel were lose, not even finger
tight.

Tightened them up, checked all the other wheels, and went on with my
day.

Now I always check them whenever a shop has had a wheel off.

Allan



Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes  writes:

> I mounted 4 brand new tires to the trailer last night. Earlier today while on 
> a trip to retrieve a 80 300SD parts car I observed a wheel depart the trailer 
> and continue traveling down the 4 lane highway and into the median. I got it 
> pulled over a little ways down the road and the wheel was continuing to roll 
> and stopped conveniently right where I got pulled over. It then hit me. This 
> was the side I did first and was going to come back to this side to tighten 
> the lugs. I completely forgot. The 2nd wheel on that side was about to fly 
> off. I jacked up trailer, stole a lug off each other wheel then proceeded to 
> tractor supply where they raped me on a set of 5 lugs and a bearing cap that 
> got knocked off with the wheel. Can’t believe somebody didn’t die but after 
> the fact I had a good laugh.  
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>

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[MBZ] Was making engine noise before it died. 2010 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 144, $5, 900

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Kinda high for a dead engine truck, but I'm thinking engines might not 
be too much at a junkyard


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Re: [MBZ] Lug nuts

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 My '98 Jetta was super sensitive to getting the wheels on just right, if they 
weren't all the way in when you tightened the lugs the wouldn't get really 
tight and would work loose again. The car would shake terribly as they 
loosened, it would get pretty frightening on the highway.
Worst time it happened it was really cold out and the trunk had frozen shut so 
I couldn't get to the lug wrench to tighten them. I had to run the heat on high 
for 20 minutes and get the cabin sweltering hot to get the trunk to release.
-Curt

On Saturday, May 29, 2021, 8:47:20 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 I mounted 4 brand new tires to the trailer last night. Earlier today while on 
a trip to retrieve a 80 300SD parts car I observed a wheel depart the trailer 
and continue traveling down the 4 lane highway and into the median. I got it 
pulled over a little ways down the road and the wheel was continuing to roll 
and stopped conveniently right where I got pulled over. It then hit me. This 
was the side I did first and was going to come back to this side to tighten the 
lugs. I completely forgot. The 2nd wheel on that side was about to fly off. I 
jacked up trailer, stole a lug off each other wheel then proceeded to tractor 
supply where they raped me on a set of 5 lugs and a bearing cap that got 
knocked off with the wheel. Can’t believe somebody didn’t die but after the 
fact I had a good laugh.  

Sent from my iPhone

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[MBZ] bambiinotbarbie Bonnie looking fresh out of the box -- 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, FREE

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I can post screenshots but not the pics

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[MBZ] 1972 mercedes benz 280 SEL 4.5, no keys, no title for parts only

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

1972 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 400 SEL Sedan 4D
$2,200

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[MBZ] Uhhh no it isn't -- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 55 AMG Sedan 4D, $6, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

E500

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[MBZ] Runs and drives needs interior and cosmetic work. 1975 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class, $1, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

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Re: [MBZ] Supa Gates has died nearly seven weeks after he was shot in the passenger seat of a Mercedes in Brooklyn

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

The place is crime ridden again thanks to DeBoso. 

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> On May 31, 2021, at 9:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> E-Klasse, G was on order after “He was gonna bust big,”Keep an eye on Copart 
> for a biohazard car
> 
> Police have made no arrests and it’s not clear why he was shot.
> 
> https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-brooklyn-rapper-supa-gates-fatally-shot-20210530-7pzlib4bdfcaradypkab7hlznq-story.html
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[MBZ] 1993 mercedes benz s550 -- 1993 Mercedes Bens Diesel - $1, 850 (Garner)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

300SD, might not be bad for the money, looks fairly decent, a few warts

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/garner-1993-mercedes-bens-diesel/7329063218.html


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[MBZ] Supa Gates has died nearly seven weeks after he was shot in the passenger seat of a Mercedes in Brooklyn

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

E-Klasse, G was on order after “He was gonna bust big,”Keep an eye on 
Copart for a biohazard car


Police have made no arrests and it’s not clear why he was shot.

https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-brooklyn-rapper-supa-gates-fatally-shot-20210530-7pzlib4bdfcaradypkab7hlznq-story.html

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