Re: [MBZ] Although we could sell this car for a lot more we would love to be a blessing to someone else

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

No loball but will meet you half way.  What is a loball offer in that case?

On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 11:11 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> Seems scammy but could be legit I guess. I think they’d a fairly affluent
> area
>
> --FT
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Re: [MBZ] World's least collectible "sports car"

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Sold for $8500.  Well sold.

On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 10:39 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
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> > Really stretching things to call [Allante] that a sports car.
>
> No more nor less of one than the R107 it was put up against.
>
> But it's no 107.
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Re: [MBZ] Cool tool for soldering wires

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> I got one of these to hold wires while soldering. I was repairing rat-chewed 
> wires on the $400E500 and it was a pain to hold the ends together. I’ve had 
> the problem before doing other wire joining. Just arrived today so haven’t 
> used it yet but I’m excited to try it. 
> 
> https://share.temu.com/sd8frdOyIhA 

Oh I _like_ the look of that.  Maybe I need one?  I've heard those stories 
about crimp vs solder.
I still solder, when it really matters.  Probably the very best would be to 
crimp, using a non-insulated
barrel, solder after that, then pot in RTV and heat-shrink over that.

-- Jim

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Re: [MBZ] Cool tool for soldering wires

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I hate crimp connectors because of how they look but I've heard that crimp 
connections are actually better than solder for cars where the wires might be 
moving around or subject to vibration.

I'd still probably solder and shrink wrap if it were me though.


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> I got one of these to hold wires while soldering. I was repairing 
> rat-chewed wires on the $400E500 and it was a pain to hold the ends 
> together. I’ve had the problem before doing other wire joining. Just 
> arrived today so haven’t used it yet but I’m excited to try it. 
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Re: [MBZ] Although we could sell this car for a lot more we would love to be a blessing to someone else

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Seems scammy but could be legit I guess. I think they’d a fairly affluent area

--FT
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[MBZ] Cool tool for soldering wires

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I got one of these to hold wires while soldering. I was repairing rat-chewed 
wires on the $400E500 and it was a pain to hold the ends together. I’ve had the 
problem before doing other wire joining. Just arrived today so haven’t used it 
yet but I’m excited to try it. 

https://share.temu.com/sd8frdOyIhA

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] E320

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On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, at 21:57, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
> He bought it today.  Overall it's a good-looking car.  The gutted cat(s) make
> it a bit blatty, but nothing too objectionable.  The AC doesn't work, he never
> asked about that.  Could be next to nothing, could be horrendous.

An opportunity to pass along the secrets of the "test blend" refrigerant to the 
next generation.

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[MBZ] Although we could sell this car for a lot more we would love to be a blessing to someone else

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I DO NOT have pictures as I am not computer savvy so DONT ASK!

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Re: [MBZ] E320

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He bought it today.  Overall it's a good-looking car.  The gutted cat(s) make
it a bit blatty, but nothing too objectionable.  The AC doesn't work, he never
asked about that.  Could be next to nothing, could be horrendous.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Not Sure..

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I think it is worth half the price, if not less.

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> ..what to think about this:
>
> 
> [00505_lXA4IFCdwys_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 1983 Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle 
> automotive...
> sarasota.craigslist.org
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Re: [MBZ] World's least collectible "sports car"

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> Really stretching things to call [Allante] that a sports car.

No more nor less of one than the R107 it was put up against.

But it's no 107.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] Not Sure..

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I started palpitating because I thought it was maroon, but as a brown car
with over 200k miles and some expensive issues, it's worth about $1,500.

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> Looks rough for $3k
>
> --FT
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> >
> > ..what to think about this:
> >
> > <
> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
> >
> > [00505_lXA4IFCdwys_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> > 1983 Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...<
> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
> >
> > sarasota.craigslist.org<
> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
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Re: [MBZ] W211 "Service D"

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Exactly 

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> On Aug 8, 2023, at 8:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
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> Selling it to Kleb for $500
> 
> --FT
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>> My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in 28 days. What does 
>> that entail?
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2009 CL550 - 127k miles - $10,500

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I really like that. Asking price is not crazy. 

--FT
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> Looks pretty nice and clean.
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Re: [MBZ] W211 "Service D"

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Selling it to Kleb for $500

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] Not Sure..

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Looks rough for $3k

--FT
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> On Aug 8, 2023, at 5:42 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> ..what to think about this:
> 
> 
> [00505_lXA4IFCdwys_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 1983 Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle 
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Re: [MBZ] Not Sure..

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On 2023-08-08 18:40, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:
The spam tagging and lack of interior/engine pics spell "sketchy" to 
me.


I flagged it.
Because of the willful and wanton attempt at breaking the site's search 
function.


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Re: [MBZ] Not Sure..

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Yeah, I noticed that they had “tagomania” in the footer of that ad. Gee, like 
the puffy shirt corner car lot ads.

-D

> On Aug 8, 2023, at 6:40 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
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> The spam tagging and lack of interior/engine pics spell "sketchy" to me.
> 
> On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 4:42 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
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> 
>> ..what to think about this:
>> 
>> <
>> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
>>> 
>> [00505_lXA4IFCdwys_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>> 1983 Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...<
>> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
>>> 
>> sarasota.craigslist.org<
>> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Not Sure..

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

The spam tagging and lack of interior/engine pics spell "sketchy" to me.

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> ..what to think about this:
>
> <
> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
> >
> [00505_lXA4IFCdwys_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 1983 Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...<
> https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/sarasota-1983-mercedes-300sd/7652571793.html
> >
> sarasota.craigslist.org<
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[MBZ] Not Sure..

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

..what to think about this:


[00505_lXA4IFCdwys_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
1983 Mercedes 300SD - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle 
automotive...
sarasota.craigslist.org

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Re: [MBZ] A drive in the country

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If the hood release unlock cable snaps you are in a predicament!

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> Yesterday, I took my old MB for a ride in the country. I did a round
> trip of about 100 miles to and from a small town in south eastern
> Manitoba. It was a warm day so it might have been nice if my AC was
> working, but all in all, it wasn't too bad. I had the right rear window
> down part way and the vents in the dash open.
>
> Despite my neglect, the car ran fine. I drove at about 65 mph and let
> those in a hurry pass me by. I say neglect, because there are a number
> of things that I either need to do or at least check on and I have
> procrastinated for a long while with most of them. For example, I still
> have to open the hood to shut off the engine and I don't drive it after
> dark because I have no lights in the instrument panel. I have collected
> some rubber parts such as front sub-frame bushings, and engine mounts as
> well as flex disks but they are still in the boxes.
>
> While driving along (alone as my good wife is out of town for the week),
> I had time to think about the car among other things. The car is 47
> years old, being a 1976 model. When it was new in 1976 a 47 year old car
> would have been a 1929 model. There certainly were not many 1929 models
> being driven on the roads in 1976 around here.
>
> 47 years from now will be 2070. I doubt there will be any 2023 models
> running around on the roads in 2070. My Mercedes might well still be
> just as capable then as it is now, assuming parts can be obtained and
> fuel is available. I won't be there to drive it in 47 years but my
> granddaughters might be.
>
> It is a timeless car.
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[MBZ] A drive in the country

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Yesterday, I took my old MB for a ride in the country. I did a round 
trip of about 100 miles to and from a small town in south eastern 
Manitoba. It was a warm day so it might have been nice if my AC was 
working, but all in all, it wasn't too bad. I had the right rear window 
down part way and the vents in the dash open.


Despite my neglect, the car ran fine. I drove at about 65 mph and let 
those in a hurry pass me by. I say neglect, because there are a number 
of things that I either need to do or at least check on and I have 
procrastinated for a long while with most of them. For example, I still 
have to open the hood to shut off the engine and I don't drive it after 
dark because I have no lights in the instrument panel. I have collected 
some rubber parts such as front sub-frame bushings, and engine mounts as 
well as flex disks but they are still in the boxes.


While driving along (alone as my good wife is out of town for the week), 
I had time to think about the car among other things. The car is 47 
years old, being a 1976 model. When it was new in 1976 a 47 year old car 
would have been a 1929 model. There certainly were not many 1929 models 
being driven on the roads in 1976 around here.


47 years from now will be 2070. I doubt there will be any 2023 models 
running around on the roads in 2070. My Mercedes might well still be 
just as capable then as it is now, assuming parts can be obtained and 
fuel is available. I won't be there to drive it in 47 years but my 
granddaughters might be.


It is a timeless car.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] World's least collectible "sports car"

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"The cabin features power-adjustable seats trimmed in Natural Beige leather
along with a color-coordinated center console, door panel inserts, and
carpets. Interior appointments include driver-seat position memory, cruise
control, an onboard computer, and power windows. The car is equipped with
an AM/FM/CD/cassette stereo and Delco Symphony Sound, *although the sound
system does not work*. The seller notes that the air conditioning system *does
not blow cold *in addition to scratches on the leather surfaces.
The two-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel fronts digital instrumentation
that includes a 150-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 5,200-rpm
redline as well as gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, and fuel
level. The digital odometer indicates 15k miles. *A “Service SDD System”
message is displayed in the Driver Information Center, and the fuel-level
gauge does not work*."

This is a 15 k mile car. A real POS.

On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 3:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
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>  I define sports car as 2 doors/no rear seating.  What's your definition?
>
> On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 2:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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>> On 08/08/2023 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
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Re: [MBZ] World's least collectible "sports car"

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

 I define sports car as 2 doors/no rear seating.  What's your definition?

On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 2:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> On 08/08/2023 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > At some point these will be lusted after, but not yet...
> > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-cadillac-allante-20/
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> Really stretching things to call that a sports car.
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Sounds like when the big airbag recall was taking place. I just got another 
check from that settlement, bringing the grand total to something like over 
$500 I got as an award.

This was for Mrs. Dan’s former 2005 Mazda6.

-D


> On Aug 8, 2023, at 2:50 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have an aunt and uncle who have a late model Buick SUV - the little one, 
> whatever it is called.
> 
> The driveshaft has a problem of some sort and the vehicle is new enough that 
> it will be replaced under warranty.
> 
> However, no parts are available. They have been driving a loaner vehicle from 
> the dealership for months.
> 
> Crazy world.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] World's least collectible "sports car"

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On 08/08/2023 1:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

At some point these will be lusted after, but not yet...
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Really stretching things to call that a sports car.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The local Benz dealer gave me an EV to drive while the E250 was in
the shop.  Very nice although too gadgety for my taste.

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> I have an aunt and uncle who have a late model Buick SUV - the little
> one, whatever it is called.
>
> The driveshaft has a problem of some sort and the vehicle is new enough
> that it will be replaced under warranty.
>
> However, no parts are available. They have been driving a loaner vehicle
> from the dealership for months.
>
> Crazy world.
>
> Randy
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[MBZ] World's least collectible "sports car"

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

At some point these will be lusted after, but not yet...
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-cadillac-allante-20/
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 08/08/2023 12:19 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Tue, 8 Aug 2023 12:11:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
 wrote:


I am thankful that I bought so many of my tools a while ago and don't
really need to buy much more now.

That's my situation, too.


Craig

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My younger son agrees too. He is a journeyman auto mechanic and has a 
fairly complete set of Snap-On tools. He says he couldn't afford them now.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

I have an aunt and uncle who have a late model Buick SUV - the little 
one, whatever it is called.


The driveshaft has a problem of some sort and the vehicle is new enough 
that it will be replaced under warranty.


However, no parts are available. They have been driving a loaner vehicle 
from the dealership for months.


Crazy world.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

You forgot the most important part:  only purchase Mercedes.

On Tue, Aug 8, 2023 at 1:57 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> The dealer he took it to is full of morons.  He appears to be a moron
> too.  Take it to another dealer, then another, then another and if it
> can't be fixed invoke the Lemon Law and get a new truck
>
> --FT
>
> On 8/8/23 1:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> > Technology is not always your friend.  Boston Globe story.
> >
> > Seven months ago, as he was driving home from a Christmas Eve party with
> > his wife and three small kids, Corey Morris was stunned to see the check
> > engine light come on.
> >
> > At that point, Morris had owned his shiny new 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV for
> > less than six months.
> >
> > Morris — driving with “butterflies” in his stomach — got his family home
> > safely on that wintry night. But he was annoyed, after paying $75,000 for
> > his vehicle.
> >
> > Now, with the issue still unresolved months later, he faces the real
> > possibility that he won’t be able to drive it at all because his car
> can’t
> > pass inspection with the check engine light on.
> >
> > After the light came on in December, Morris took his SUV back to
> MacMulkin
> > Chevy in Nashua, N.H. But MacMulkin told him it could do nothing until it
> > heard from GM on how to fix the problem. He waited for months, calling
> the
> > dealership constantly for updates. (Chevrolet is a subsidiary of GM.)
> >
> > <
> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/06/21/business/check-is-mail-you-may-be-waiting-awhile-that-mass-save-rebate/?p1=Article_Inline_Related_Box
> >
> >
> > When Morris later contacted GM directly, it was no better. They were
> > working on it, GM told him. We’ll get back to you.
> >
> > When he brought his car in for inspection in June it was rejected,
> because
> > the check engine light was on. They slapped a rejection sticker on his
> > windshield and he was given 60 days to resolve the problem. Now, the 60
> > days are about up and the light is still on.
> >
> > Unless he can somehow get an inspection waiver
> > <
> https://www.massinspectionstations.com/news/can-i-get-an-inspection-sticker-with-the-check-engine-light-is-on
> >
> > or
> > a fix, Morris’s expensive new SUV will soon be sitting idle in his
> driveway.
> >
> > “It’s an unbelievable situation,” said Morris, 41, an engineer who lives
> in
> > North Reading. “For seven-plus months I’ve been begging for help. But the
> > dealership blamed GM, and GM has been of no help.”
> >
> > As Morris wrote in one of his many emails to GM, “this situation is
> > seriously impacting my life. It is impacting my stress levels, my sleep
> and
> > all the hours of effort I am having to put into a situation that is not
> my
> > fault.”
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Re: [MBZ] W211 "Service D"

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

1. Go to dealer.
2. Leave blank check.



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> My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in 28 days. What does
> that entail?
>
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Re: [MBZ] 2009 CL550 - 127k miles - $10,500

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What makes it so special? Styling?

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> Looks pretty nice and clean.
>
>
> https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/burbank-2009-mercedes-cl-550/7652496505.html
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[MBZ] 2009 CL550 - 127k miles - $10,500

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Looks pretty nice and clean.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/burbank-2009-mercedes-cl-550/7652496505.html
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[MBZ] W211 "Service D"

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

My 2004 E500 has announced that a "Service D" is due in 28 days. What does that 
entail?

Allan
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Estate sales and auctions are a good way to pick up quality tools and equipment 
on the cheap.


Rick

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

On 08/08/2023 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
>
> Buckle up, buttercup.
>
> AZBob
>
Not sure what you folks are seeing down south but around here, prices
are just going through the roof on darned near everything.

I was in a big box lumber type store on Sunday morning. A 12" DeWalt
sliding chop saw is being offered at $699 as a special deal. I bought
one a couple of years ago for about $349 or $399. Can't recall exactly
how much. I also bought the folding stand for it a bit later for either
$149 or $199. Now they want $280.

I am thankful that I bought so many of my tools a while ago and don't
really need to buy much more now.

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

The dealer he took it to is full of morons.  He appears to be a moron 
too.  Take it to another dealer, then another, then another and if it 
can't be fixed invoke the Lemon Law and get a new truck


--FT

On 8/8/23 1:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

Technology is not always your friend.  Boston Globe story.

Seven months ago, as he was driving home from a Christmas Eve party with
his wife and three small kids, Corey Morris was stunned to see the check
engine light come on.

At that point, Morris had owned his shiny new 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV for
less than six months.

Morris — driving with “butterflies” in his stomach — got his family home
safely on that wintry night. But he was annoyed, after paying $75,000 for
his vehicle.

Now, with the issue still unresolved months later, he faces the real
possibility that he won’t be able to drive it at all because his car can’t
pass inspection with the check engine light on.

After the light came on in December, Morris took his SUV back to MacMulkin
Chevy in Nashua, N.H. But MacMulkin told him it could do nothing until it
heard from GM on how to fix the problem. He waited for months, calling the
dealership constantly for updates. (Chevrolet is a subsidiary of GM.)



When Morris later contacted GM directly, it was no better. They were
working on it, GM told him. We’ll get back to you.

When he brought his car in for inspection in June it was rejected, because
the check engine light was on. They slapped a rejection sticker on his
windshield and he was given 60 days to resolve the problem. Now, the 60
days are about up and the light is still on.

Unless he can somehow get an inspection waiver

or
a fix, Morris’s expensive new SUV will soon be sitting idle in his driveway.

“It’s an unbelievable situation,” said Morris, 41, an engineer who lives in
North Reading. “For seven-plus months I’ve been begging for help. But the
dealership blamed GM, and GM has been of no help.”

As Morris wrote in one of his many emails to GM, “this situation is
seriously impacting my life. It is impacting my stress levels, my sleep and
all the hours of effort I am having to put into a situation that is not my
fault.”
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Re: [MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

In the old days you could use the used-car-dealership trick, remove the CEL 
bulb (while they were rolling back the odometer).


On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, at 12:34, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> Technology is not always your friend.  Boston Globe story.
>
> Seven months ago, as he was driving home from a Christmas Eve party with
> his wife and three small kids, Corey Morris was stunned to see the check
> engine light come on.
>
> At that point, Morris had owned his shiny new 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV for
> less than six months.
>
> Morris — driving with “butterflies” in his stomach — got his family home
> safely on that wintry night. But he was annoyed, after paying $75,000 for
> his vehicle.
>
> Now, with the issue still unresolved months later, he faces the real
> possibility that he won’t be able to drive it at all because his car can’t
> pass inspection with the check engine light on.
>
> After the light came on in December, Morris took his SUV back to MacMulkin
> Chevy in Nashua, N.H. But MacMulkin told him it could do nothing until it
> heard from GM on how to fix the problem. He waited for months, calling the
> dealership constantly for updates. (Chevrolet is a subsidiary of GM.)
>
> 
>
> When Morris later contacted GM directly, it was no better. They were
> working on it, GM told him. We’ll get back to you.
>
> When he brought his car in for inspection in June it was rejected, because
> the check engine light was on. They slapped a rejection sticker on his
> windshield and he was given 60 days to resolve the problem. Now, the 60
> days are about up and the light is still on.
>
> Unless he can somehow get an inspection waiver
> 
> or
> a fix, Morris’s expensive new SUV will soon be sitting idle in his 
> driveway.
>
> “It’s an unbelievable situation,” said Morris, 41, an engineer who lives in
> North Reading. “For seven-plus months I’ve been begging for help. But the
> dealership blamed GM, and GM has been of no help.”
>
> As Morris wrote in one of his many emails to GM, “this situation is
> seriously impacting my life. It is impacting my stress levels, my sleep and
> all the hours of effort I am having to put into a situation that is not my
> fault.”
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[MBZ] OT: The check engine light came on in his new Chevy in December. It’s still on.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Technology is not always your friend.  Boston Globe story.

Seven months ago, as he was driving home from a Christmas Eve party with
his wife and three small kids, Corey Morris was stunned to see the check
engine light come on.

At that point, Morris had owned his shiny new 2022 Chevy Suburban SUV for
less than six months.

Morris — driving with “butterflies” in his stomach — got his family home
safely on that wintry night. But he was annoyed, after paying $75,000 for
his vehicle.

Now, with the issue still unresolved months later, he faces the real
possibility that he won’t be able to drive it at all because his car can’t
pass inspection with the check engine light on.

After the light came on in December, Morris took his SUV back to MacMulkin
Chevy in Nashua, N.H. But MacMulkin told him it could do nothing until it
heard from GM on how to fix the problem. He waited for months, calling the
dealership constantly for updates. (Chevrolet is a subsidiary of GM.)



When Morris later contacted GM directly, it was no better. They were
working on it, GM told him. We’ll get back to you.

When he brought his car in for inspection in June it was rejected, because
the check engine light was on. They slapped a rejection sticker on his
windshield and he was given 60 days to resolve the problem. Now, the 60
days are about up and the light is still on.

Unless he can somehow get an inspection waiver

or
a fix, Morris’s expensive new SUV will soon be sitting idle in his driveway.

“It’s an unbelievable situation,” said Morris, 41, an engineer who lives in
North Reading. “For seven-plus months I’ve been begging for help. But the
dealership blamed GM, and GM has been of no help.”

As Morris wrote in one of his many emails to GM, “this situation is
seriously impacting my life. It is impacting my stress levels, my sleep and
all the hours of effort I am having to put into a situation that is not my
fault.”
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 8 Aug 2023 12:11:50 -0500 Randy Bennell via Mercedes
 wrote:

> I am thankful that I bought so many of my tools a while ago and don't 
> really need to buy much more now.

That's my situation, too.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Yep just priced cabinets for a 10’ bar area in the basement. About 5 grand and 
that does not include countertop, sink, fridge, etc.

On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, at 13:11, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> On 08/08/2023 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:
>> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
>>
>> Buckle up, buttercup.
>>
>> AZBob
>>
> Not sure what you folks are seeing down south but around here, prices 
> are just going through the roof on darned near everything.
>
> I was in a big box lumber type store on Sunday morning. A 12" DeWalt 
> sliding chop saw is being offered at $699 as a special deal. I bought 
> one a couple of years ago for about $349 or $399. Can't recall exactly 
> how much. I also bought the folding stand for it a bit later for either 
> $149 or $199. Now they want $280.
>
> I am thankful that I bought so many of my tools a while ago and don't 
> really need to buy much more now.
>
> Randy
>
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 08/08/2023 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).

Buckle up, buttercup.

AZBob

Not sure what you folks are seeing down south but around here, prices 
are just going through the roof on darned near everything.


I was in a big box lumber type store on Sunday morning. A 12" DeWalt 
sliding chop saw is being offered at $699 as a special deal. I bought 
one a couple of years ago for about $349 or $399. Can't recall exactly 
how much. I also bought the folding stand for it a bit later for either 
$149 or $199. Now they want $280.


I am thankful that I bought so many of my tools a while ago and don't 
really need to buy much more now.


Randy


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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

This is the peak of the summertime driving season. Barring something like a 
hurricane causing disruptions gas is as expensive as its going to get for the 
year...


-Curt



On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 01:00:11 PM EDT, Allan Streib 
 wrote: 





Did a big refinery go offline for maintenance or due to damage? That's 
sometimes related to price spikes.


On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, at 11:28, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> Doesn't make sense. As demand for fossil fuels goes down prices should 
> go down also.
>
> It's not like the rest of the world is switching to EVs. Well maybe 
> Europe but definitely not the 2nd or the 3rd world...
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 12:12:41 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via 
> Mercedes  wrote: 
>
>
>
>
>
> Insane. I suspect fuel prices will be astronomical within a few years 
> in a push to move everyone to EVs, which will then make driving classic 
> cars prohibitive for daily driving. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
>> 
>> Buckle up, buttercup. 
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Did a big refinery go offline for maintenance or due to damage? That's 
sometimes related to price spikes.


On Tue, Aug 8, 2023, at 11:28, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
> Doesn't make sense. As demand for fossil fuels goes down prices should 
> go down also.
>
> It's not like the rest of the world is switching to EVs. Well maybe 
> Europe but definitely not the 2nd or the 3rd world...
>
> -Curt
>
>
> On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 12:12:41 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via 
> Mercedes  wrote: 
>
>
>
>
>
> Insane. I suspect fuel prices will be astronomical within a few years 
> in a push to move everyone to EVs, which will then make driving classic 
> cars prohibitive for daily driving. 
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
>> 
>> Buckle up, buttercup. 
>> 
>> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Nah. Gasoline prices should come down. Diesel is still used for farming, 
mining, tractor trailers, etc. A barrel of oil can only be refined into x 
percentage of diesel. With less demand for gasoline, but similar demand for 
diesel, the price for gasoline should come down. Unless the government taxes it 
more.

Rick
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Insane. I suspect fuel prices will be astronomical within a few years in a push 
to move everyone to EVs, which will then make driving classic cars prohibitive 
for daily driving.

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
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>
> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
>
> Buckle up, buttercup.
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> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] OT -- 18’ boston whaler,$16,000

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On 08/08/2023 11:54 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Tue, 8 Aug 2023 11:22:04 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
 wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643985341036380

The ad poster wrote, "16000 OBO good boat just a little waterlogged motor
should run good, haven’t ran it in a few days," accompanied by pictures
of the boat totally under water ...

Yeah, right.


Craig


That is beyond funny. Boston Whalers are usually advertised as 
unsinkable. It is essentially an outer and inner shell of fiberglass 
filled with foam in between.


Randy



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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Nothing makes sense these days. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:28 AM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
> 
> Doesn't make sense. As demand for fossil fuels goes down prices should go 
> down also.
> 
> It's not like the rest of the world is switching to EVs. Well maybe Europe 
> but definitely not the 2nd or the 3rd world...
> 
> -Curt
> 
> 
> On Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 12:12:41 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote: 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Insane. I suspect fuel prices will be astronomical within a few years in a 
> push to move everyone to EVs, which will then make driving classic cars 
> prohibitive for daily driving. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
>> 
>> Buckle up, buttercup. 
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT -- 18’ boston whaler,$16,000

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Tue, 8 Aug 2023 11:22:04 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643985341036380

The ad poster wrote, "16000 OBO good boat just a little waterlogged motor
should run good, haven’t ran it in a few days," accompanied by pictures
of the boat totally under water ...

Yeah, right.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Doesn't make sense. As demand for fossil fuels goes down prices should go down 
also.

It's not like the rest of the world is switching to EVs. Well maybe Europe but 
definitely not the 2nd or the 3rd world...

-Curt


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Insane. I suspect fuel prices will be astronomical within a few years in a push 
to move everyone to EVs, which will then make driving classic cars prohibitive 
for daily driving. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
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> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
> 
> Buckle up, buttercup. 
> 
> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Insane. I suspect fuel prices will be astronomical within a few years in a push 
to move everyone to EVs, which will then make driving classic cars prohibitive 
for daily driving. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 8, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).
> 
> Buckle up, buttercup. 
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> AZBob
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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

cmon man for godssakes, look, here's the deal, no malarkey, the economy 
is doing better than ever, no joke man!


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On 8/8/23 12:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).

Buckle up, buttercup.

AZBob

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Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

So, it will cost more to charge your EV using your generator?

Randy

On 08/08/2023 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).

Buckle up, buttercup.

AZBob





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[MBZ] Slightly O.T. Diesel

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

Diesel jumped $0.30 last night (now $4.29).

Buckle up, buttercup. 

AZBob

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[MBZ] Mercedes-AMG Is Bringing V8s Back: Report

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://jalopnik.com/mercedes-amg-plans-to-give-the-c-63-a-v8-after-all-rep-1850708893

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Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 05/08/2023 11:16 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
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I have an 1100 page factory manual I found on the webs that really
covers everything.

I am sure 1100 pages could thoroughly cover everything!


Craig

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I hope there is a good index!

Randy


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Re: [MBZ] E320

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Well if he's happy with his purchase then good for him!

He still has to take care of: taxes, license, insurance.
And any/all repairs and maintenance.  We'll see how ready
he was for all that!

> What's premium fuel out your way these days?  $5.50/gal?

Hideous.  I haven't looked myself but gasbuddy says about $4.90.
I know it's far worse on the wet side, I was seeing about $5.25/gal
for regular two weeks ago over there.

I put regular in everything.  Cash at State Line Idaho is circa $3.80,
so it's often worth the trip.  My brother said he paid as low as $3/gal
last month back East on his big road trip.

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[MBZ] OT -- 18’ boston whaler,$16,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643985341036380

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[MBZ] (Way Blew KBB Value) 2007 Mercedes-Benz S600 - $9, 800 (Mango)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Bulletproof level B6/B7

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/mango-2007-mercedes-benz-s600/7651742056.html

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[MBZ] needs shift modules in the transmission 2002. Mercedes-Benz he 320 wagon - $2, 500 (Myrtle Beach)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Maybe $1500 if it is otherwise in nice condition

Check this out part of History

https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2002-mercedes-benz-he-320/7652132536.html

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Re: [MBZ] E320

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Well if he's happy with his purchase then good for him!

What's premium fuel out your way these days?  $5.50/gal?

--FT

On 8/8/23 6:50 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:

Any notable specific issues besides the spring perches?


He's committed to buy, at asking price.  The car does come with
a set of mounted snow tires, which is worth something.  I'll be helping
pick it up today, which is the first time I'll have seen it.

The cat is gutted, not missing.  Supposedly everything works, except
the interior trunk release switch.  Even the pop-up cupholder.  The seller
is a service writer (?) at the local dealership.  He bought it for his wife,
and she doesn't like it.  (BTDT!)  Comes with one fob, with a cracked case.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] E320

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

> Any notable specific issues besides the spring perches?


He's committed to buy, at asking price.  The car does come with
a set of mounted snow tires, which is worth something.  I'll be helping
pick it up today, which is the first time I'll have seen it.

The cat is gutted, not missing.  Supposedly everything works, except
the interior trunk release switch.  Even the pop-up cupholder.  The seller
is a service writer (?) at the local dealership.  He bought it for his wife,
and she doesn't like it.  (BTDT!)  Comes with one fob, with a cracked case.

-- Jim


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