Re: [MBZ] 124 Tires

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

Cool wheels, but I always feel like they are trying too hard. The 15 hole
r129s look stock and allow a wider tire.

On Wed, Sep 6, 2023, 6:35 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Find a set of monoblocks
>
> --FT
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>
> > On Sep 6, 2023, at 9:19 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Pick up some 15 hole r129 spares on ebay. They are usually like new and
> you
> > can get a full set of 5 reasonably if you make some offers. They are 7"
> > instead of 6" so it opens up more tire width options. The 7" does not fit
> > into the trunk well perfectly, so you can keep a 6" spare wheel if you
> > want. I cannot recall what tires I put on but kept same diameter and
> went a
> > bit wider with good results on the 420 before I got rid of it
> inadvertantly
> > by crashing it. Sigh.
> >
> >> On Fri, Sep 1, 2023, 11:37 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I watched a couple of Motorweek Retro Reviews (which I really like) and
> >> the were reviewing the 124. The videos I watched were from 86, 90 and
> 92.
> >> In them, Motorweek loved the 124, but was critical of the tires saying
> they
> >> were too narrow and too soft.
> >>
> >> I’m wondering if I could upsize the tires on my 90 300E without changing
> >> the wheels.  I don’t need or want to put stupid-big wheels or tires on
> it.
> >> But, maybe just a slight increase. The current size is 195/65/15.  I
> tried
> >> a few online calculators and I think the 6.5J wheel will allow a tire
> up to
> >> 215.
> >>
> >> I found some 205/65/15 that would likely work. According to the
> >> calculators, it’s a pretty small difference.
> >>
> >> Am I wasting my time? Is that small of an increase going to make any
> >> difference?   I don’t drive aggressively.  My one issue with the current
> >> tires is they are Michelin Premiere a/s which are good tires but they
> tend
> >> to wear quickly.  I have had them on other vehicles and they were
> >> comfortable and quiet, but the lifetime is about half of many other
> >> Michelin.
> >>
> >> Donald H. Snook
> >>
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Obligatory oil question

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I'd been using LiquiMoly for my VWs as they have quite strict oil standards.
With rising prices I've switched to Rowe for my Jetta and Pentosin for Angie's 
Golf.

I'd use Rowe (a German brand) for both but they only have (at least through my 
distributor) a 5w30. Her car consumes 5w30 but not 5w40 so thats what it gets.

They all seem to be fine oil.

I'm working 12:30am to 5:30am this week for students in India. My parent's 
house was free so I've been staying there. Today I went to Wal-Mart to get 
supplies to change the oil in my mother's Jeep Cherokee. Mobil 1 0w20 was 
$29/5qt which I thought was pretty okay. They had zero cashiers working and the 
6 self check lines were backed way up. I very nearly walked out without 
purchasing, probably should have.

No good deed goes unpunished.

The job looks pretty easy, I'll do it after class while its still cool.

-Curt


On Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at 06:51:38 PM EDT, mitch--- via Mercedes 
 wrote: 





On 2023-09-05 17:26, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
> My thinking is that oil today is so much better than it was 30yr ago, 
> or at least "better" whatever that means, so using any decent synthetic 
> is going to work fine.

What my industry contact says:

If it's certified API SP, GF-6, or Dexos1 Generation3, just about any 
"American" oil is going to be made to meet the standard as cheaply as 
possible. But that's OK, the standard is a very high hurdle. Doesn't 
matter if it's Kendall, M1, Syntec, Valvoline, or Pennzoil, the oils all 
perform the same.
EU advertising standards are higher, if it's sold in EU as 'synthetic', 
it's made with more expensive base stocks than USA 'synthetic'. In USA 
'synthetic' means 'whatever we want it to mean'.

One known exception: Redline exceeds SP. But my oil guy will charge me 
2-3x as much as he'll sell me Kendall for.

Royal Purple is no better than anything else.
Luqui Moly didn't enter the conversation, so I can't say if it's 
considered premium or not.

If it doesn't have the API logo on it, you don't want it, no matter how 
flowery the advertising lingo is. Oil guy speaks well of Warren made 
private label oils, including Amazon, Kirkland, or SuperTech. My last 
oil purchase was two 160oz jugs of Kirkland for $32 on sale. I could 
have gotten a 6 gallon bag in a box of Kendall as cheaply or cheaper, 
but I no longer use enough 5W30 to buy 24 qts at a time.


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Re: [MBZ] 124 Tires

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Find a set of monoblocks 

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 9:19 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Pick up some 15 hole r129 spares on ebay. They are usually like new and you
> can get a full set of 5 reasonably if you make some offers. They are 7"
> instead of 6" so it opens up more tire width options. The 7" does not fit
> into the trunk well perfectly, so you can keep a 6" spare wheel if you
> want. I cannot recall what tires I put on but kept same diameter and went a
> bit wider with good results on the 420 before I got rid of it inadvertantly
> by crashing it. Sigh.
> 
>> On Fri, Sep 1, 2023, 11:37 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I watched a couple of Motorweek Retro Reviews (which I really like) and
>> the were reviewing the 124. The videos I watched were from 86, 90 and 92.
>> In them, Motorweek loved the 124, but was critical of the tires saying they
>> were too narrow and too soft.
>> 
>> I’m wondering if I could upsize the tires on my 90 300E without changing
>> the wheels.  I don’t need or want to put stupid-big wheels or tires on it.
>> But, maybe just a slight increase. The current size is 195/65/15.  I tried
>> a few online calculators and I think the 6.5J wheel will allow a tire up to
>> 215.
>> 
>> I found some 205/65/15 that would likely work. According to the
>> calculators, it’s a pretty small difference.
>> 
>> Am I wasting my time? Is that small of an increase going to make any
>> difference?   I don’t drive aggressively.  My one issue with the current
>> tires is they are Michelin Premiere a/s which are good tires but they tend
>> to wear quickly.  I have had them on other vehicles and they were
>> comfortable and quiet, but the lifetime is about half of many other
>> Michelin.
>> 
>> Donald H. Snook
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 124 Tires

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

Pick up some 15 hole r129 spares on ebay. They are usually like new and you
can get a full set of 5 reasonably if you make some offers. They are 7"
instead of 6" so it opens up more tire width options. The 7" does not fit
into the trunk well perfectly, so you can keep a 6" spare wheel if you
want. I cannot recall what tires I put on but kept same diameter and went a
bit wider with good results on the 420 before I got rid of it inadvertantly
by crashing it. Sigh.

On Fri, Sep 1, 2023, 11:37 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I watched a couple of Motorweek Retro Reviews (which I really like) and
> the were reviewing the 124. The videos I watched were from 86, 90 and 92.
> In them, Motorweek loved the 124, but was critical of the tires saying they
> were too narrow and too soft.
>
> I’m wondering if I could upsize the tires on my 90 300E without changing
> the wheels.  I don’t need or want to put stupid-big wheels or tires on it.
> But, maybe just a slight increase. The current size is 195/65/15.  I tried
> a few online calculators and I think the 6.5J wheel will allow a tire up to
> 215.
>
> I found some 205/65/15 that would likely work. According to the
> calculators, it’s a pretty small difference.
>
> Am I wasting my time? Is that small of an increase going to make any
> difference?   I don’t drive aggressively.  My one issue with the current
> tires is they are Michelin Premiere a/s which are good tires but they tend
> to wear quickly.  I have had them on other vehicles and they were
> comfortable and quiet, but the lifetime is about half of many other
> Michelin.
>
> Donald H. Snook
>
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Re: [MBZ] Luxury car storage

[mitch--- via Mercedes]

On 2023-09-06 16:22, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
Put in a couple 4 post lifts and a 2 post and you could get several 
cars in there


Depends on where the ceiling is.

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Re: [MBZ] Unsubscribe???

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Don,

Send me the details directly and I’ll take care of it.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2023, at 2:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> I want to use a new email address - and looked at the link at the bottom of
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> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
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> 
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Werner
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> In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
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> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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[MBZ] Unsubscribe???

[OK Don via Mercedes]

I want to use a new email address - and looked at the link at the bottom of
the emails, it let me subscribe with the new address, but I saw no option
to unsubscribe from the old one. What's the trick?

-- 
OK Don

"Quality of life is inversely proportional to the amount of clothing you
are wearing."

"Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
pause and reflect." Mark Twain

“Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Werner
Von Braun

"In science if you know what you are doing you should not be doing it.
In engineering if you do not know what you are doing you should not be
doing it."
-- Richard W. Hamming, The Art of Doing Science and Engineering
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2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
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[MBZ] Wallsmark AC juice refunds complete

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I’ll have to look at exactly what I ended up paying but they refunded half the 
product price and the shipping. I think I ended up paying $15 for 2 cans

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Re: [MBZ] Luxury car storage

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Put in a couple 4 post lifts and a 2 post and you could get several cars in 
there

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 10:07 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 1000sq ft parking spaces for sale? 25x40 sounds pretty big. Twice the size 
> of my two car garage.
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Re: [MBZ] Does not run and drive 2012 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Coupe 2D, $3, 000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Starts and dies?
Won't turn over?

On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 3:06 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> I guess he can't be arsed to go to the DMV to get a replacement title
>
> Don’t know what’s wrong with it. Lost the title bill of sale only
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1164260784276542
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[MBZ] Does not run will need to be towed. S500 Coupé 1996 Mercedes parts or fix - $2,200 (Anderson)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks like a $400 car

https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/anderson-1996-mercedes-parts-or-fix/7663018331.html

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[MBZ] Runs good need tune up fresh  paint 2002 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D,$3,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Unripe orange peel paint job

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/322754056807088

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[MBZ] OT Throwback! 1998 Oldsmobile silhouette,$1,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Aside from the old man colors this thing actually looks pretty nice and 
would probably be a solid ride


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/766034585198064

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[MBZ] Does not run and drive 2012 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Coupe 2D, $3, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I guess he can't be arsed to go to the DMV to get a replacement title

Don’t know what’s wrong with it. Lost the title bill of sale only

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1164260784276542

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[MBZ] Key went bad, will need key replaced/ reprogrammed. 2002 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 430 Sedan 4D, $1, 200

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Car looks pretty nice and not bad for the price.  A new key is what, 
$300?  Take some bennies along and make a deal!


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/242965875388466

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Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Well it certainly comes in handy!

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 2:35 PM, Dwight Giles  wrote:
> 
> 
> I think I bought that holder but don't recall for sure.probably will know 
> when I see it again.
> 
>> On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 11:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> I have a black plastic cup holder thing that fits in the center console. It 
>> came with the car. Dwight had that car for most of its later years so maybe 
>> he installed it?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>> > On Sep 5, 2023, at 8:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>> >  wrote:
>> > 
>> > Forgot about the cupholder. I know there are numerous aftermarket 
>> > solutions, but I made one out of wood once that was tall enough to 
>> > restrain more “modern” cups. That’s what I would be looking for. That or 
>> > you can just pull back the accordion cover and stick your cup/bottle, 
>> > whatever in it, and hope it doesn’t tip over. And for goodness sake, 
>> > please, please don’t buy one of those square things that people screw into 
>> > the door cards. Arrgh!!!
>> > 
>> > I’ll be interested to see what you can find online. I haven’t looked for 
>> > anything like this in a while, hopefully, there are improvements.
>> > 
>> > -D
>> > 
>> >> On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
>> >>  wrote:
>> >> 
>> >> Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine 
>> >> just sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray 
>> >> on the other. 
>> >> 
>> >> I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have seen 
>> >> a few on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody 
>> >> used one of those? 
>> >> 
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>> >> 
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Re: [MBZ] Unclog Washer

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

I think I bought that holder but don't recall for sure.probably will know
when I see it again.

On Tue, Sep 5, 2023, 11:30 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I have a black plastic cup holder thing that fits in the center console.
> It came with the car. Dwight had that car for most of its later years so
> maybe he installed it?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 5, 2023, at 8:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Forgot about the cupholder. I know there are numerous aftermarket
> solutions, but I made one out of wood once that was tall enough to restrain
> more “modern” cups. That’s what I would be looking for. That or you can
> just pull back the accordion cover and stick your cup/bottle, whatever in
> it, and hope it doesn’t tip over. And for goodness sake, please, please
> don’t buy one of those square things that people screw into the door cards.
> Arrgh!!!
> >
> > I’ll be interested to see what you can find online. I haven’t looked for
> anything like this in a while, hopefully, there are improvements.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On Sep 5, 2023, at 5:19 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Is there a specific method for unclogging the windshield washer?  Mine
> just sort of leaked out on one side and the other was a super thin spray on
> the other.
> >>
> >> I have gotten spoiled by modern cars.  I need a cup holder.  I have
> seen a few on eBay that are plastic that fit in the center console. Anybody
> used one of those?
> >>
> >> Donald H. Snook
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Is a diesel worth it now?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

My 2014 W212 E250 Bluetec sedan regularly achieves 41-48 mpg on the highway
depending on the miles driven, so the savings are very significant.  On
mixed driving it's 30-35.

On Wed, Sep 6, 2023 at 1:50 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> It may lean closer to gasser if you start talking about a 210 or something
> with a m112 that is able to use regular.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Sep 6, 2023, at 12:29 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Recently diesel was so expensive that I’m sure a lot of folks were
> wondering if it makes sense to drive a diesel.  For purposes of this I’m
> setting aside the reliability/durability argument.  I realize that is the
> factor that is most important to many.
> >
> > If just the issue of efficiency and cost is considering, it looks like
> diesel would make sense again.
> >
> > I just filled up at Costco with 93 for $3.55. The station across the
> street has diesel for $3.87.  I compared the cost of my 124 gas versus a
> 1990 300D 2.5.  Using the EPA mileage estimates and their formula of 45 %
> highway and 55% city at the above prices per gallon.
> >
> > The gasser 124 costs $2950 annually.  The 300D is $2250.  Maybe this ONE
> reason the 124 Diesel is still selling at a premium.
> >
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[MBZ] No tittle. 2005 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 55 AMG Sedan 4D, $6, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Filthy and moldy with no tittle.  Shady as hell, sounds like my kind of 
deal.


Car runs and drives. Everything works. Ac works. No issues with motor. 
Has leaky valve cover gaskets. Trans is good. It has full stage 3 vrp 
kit installed with tune. Kit includes headers, wrap kit pulley etc… Has 
original 18s right rear tire is flat and has sidewall damage. Has space 
saver spare that can be used or bring your own wheel. Priced to move


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Re: [MBZ] Is a diesel worth it now?

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It may lean closer to gasser if you start talking about a 210 or something with 
a m112 that is able to use regular. 

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 12:29 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
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> 
> Recently diesel was so expensive that I’m sure a lot of folks were wondering 
> if it makes sense to drive a diesel.  For purposes of this I’m setting aside 
> the reliability/durability argument.  I realize that is the factor that is 
> most important to many. 
> 
> If just the issue of efficiency and cost is considering, it looks like diesel 
> would make sense again. 
> 
> I just filled up at Costco with 93 for $3.55. The station across the street 
> has diesel for $3.87.  I compared the cost of my 124 gas versus a 1990 300D 
> 2.5.  Using the EPA mileage estimates and their formula of 45 % highway and 
> 55% city at the above prices per gallon. 
> 
> The gasser 124 costs $2950 annually.  The 300D is $2250.  Maybe this ONE 
> reason the 124 Diesel is still selling at a premium. 
> 
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[MBZ] Is a diesel worth it now?

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Recently diesel was so expensive that I’m sure a lot of folks were wondering if 
it makes sense to drive a diesel.  For purposes of this I’m setting aside the 
reliability/durability argument.  I realize that is the factor that is most 
important to many. 

If just the issue of efficiency and cost is considering, it looks like diesel 
would make sense again. 

I just filled up at Costco with 93 for $3.55. The station across the street has 
diesel for $3.87.  I compared the cost of my 124 gas versus a 1990 300D 2.5.  
Using the EPA mileage estimates and their formula of 45 % highway and 55% city 
at the above prices per gallon. 

The gasser 124 costs $2950 annually.  The 300D is $2250.  Maybe this ONE reason 
the 124 Diesel is still selling at a premium. 

Donald H. Snook


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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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True

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:55 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> 
> I would agree with that. However, for someone who wants an R129 project, it 
> would be a good choice due to the year.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 6, 2023, at 8:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Overpriced for all the issues
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>> 
 On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good 
>>> choice there.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>>> 2001 mercedes benz sl500 for sale by owner - Spring Hill, FL - 
>>> craigslist
>>> tampa.craigslist.org
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Do you want to live the life of your dreams, while your hair stay's messy just like your bed sheet's???

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That seller has all kinds of crazy ads like that. Somewhat entertaining up to a 
point but gets old fast 

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:57 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> Whoever wrote this ad copy needs some help:
> 
> 
> [00J0J_2I5UfhFuhvP_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 1999 MERCEDES SLK-280 for sale - Fort Myers, FL - 
> craigslist
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> 
> Like any car from this area, inspect carefully for flood damage.
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Re: [MBZ] Replacement Key cost

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

You may find a locksmith that has the blanks, there’s nothing special about how 
the keys are cut. However, I’ve never trusted anyone but MB for a replacement 
key.

Definitely order a couple of new keys, one if you’re being frugal. Also note if 
you have the slightest amount of resistance or “catching” with any key, as it 
may be time to replace the lock cylinder. In fact, you might want to look at 
just ordering a replacement cylinder, as you get a new key with it - might be a 
better deal. Then you’ll have a new cylinder on the shelf to replace the old 
one at your leisure.

-D

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I called my local dealer to see if a new key can still be ordered.  They can, 
but they are $50! I haven’t ordered one in years, but they have definitely gone 
up.  I don’t need a key except as a spare. 

I know the new fancy keys are a lot more $. But, it’s is just a steel key. 
Isn’t a dealer the only option?  Because you have to provide registration to 
order it. 

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[MBZ] Replacement Key cost

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

I called my local dealer to see if a new key can still be ordered.  They can, 
but they are $50! I haven’t ordered one in years, but they have definitely gone 
up.  I don’t need a key except as a spare. 

I know the new fancy keys are a lot more $. But, it’s is just a steel key. 
Isn’t a dealer the only option?  Because you have to provide registration to 
order it. 

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[MBZ] Do you want to live the life of your dreams, while your hair stay's messy just like your bed sheet's???

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Whoever wrote this ad copy needs some help:


[00J0J_2I5UfhFuhvP_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
1999 MERCEDES SLK-280 for sale - Fort Myers, FL - 
craigslist
fortmyers.craigslist.org

Like any car from this area, inspect carefully for flood damage.

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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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I would agree with that. However, for someone who wants an R129 project, it 
would be a good choice due to the year.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2023, at 8:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Overpriced for all the issues
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
> 
>> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good 
>> choice there.
>> 
>> 
>> [00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>> 2001 mercedes benz sl500 for sale by owner - Spring Hill, FL - 
>> craigslist
>> tampa.craigslist.org
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

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Overpriced for all the issues

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> On Sep 6, 2023, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> 
> If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good 
> choice there.
> 
> 
> [00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 2001 mercedes benz sl500 for sale by owner - Spring Hill, FL - 
> craigslist
> tampa.craigslist.org
> 
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[MBZ] Early review of BAT Sale

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

As I mentioned earlier, the BAT transaction was going very smoothly.  The car 
has arrived, I have looked it over and I’ve driven it.  I can say definitely 
that I am very happy with everything.  The seller communicated well, the 
description was honest, any issues (radio) were disclosed and he included extra 
parts he had not mentioned in the listing. 

I used BAT shipping.  I figured it was better than trying to get quotes from a 
ton of companies I knew nothing about.  When I had a question, BAT answered it 
immediately.  The car arrived within 1 week of the end of the sale.   This was 
my first purchase through BAT and I was very pleased. 

Don Snook
1990 Mercedes 300E 
1981 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 214, Issue 43

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Stock wheels are easily worth $1000-$1500. Evaporator failures in the facelift 
models are rare, so it’s likely a problem elsewhere like a compressor. 
Convertible top isn’t bad to DIY but does take some skill.

I say "rolling restoration”.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2023, at 8:36 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes  
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> Seems like that could be a decent deal ONLY if the buyer has some skills. A/C 
> and convertible top could be big money.  Aren’t these wheels worth a lot? It 
> would be a shame to part it out, but there’s definitely more than $4500 in 
> value. 
> 
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> 
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 214, Issue 43

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Seems like that could be a decent deal ONLY if the buyer has some skills. A/C 
and convertible top could be big money.  Aren’t these wheels worth a lot? It 
would be a shame to part it out, but there’s definitely more than $4500 in 
value. 

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[MBZ] Not a Bad Deal

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

If you’re looking for a decent R129 project. LAst model year, so a good choice 
there.


[00h0h_jhoVKpyB1VX_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
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Re: [MBZ] I don’t work on German cars. Has a no-crank issue. 1999 Mercedes-Benz slk-class,$1,500

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Typical trashed interior which is common on these.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2023, at 7:06 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> Probably something easy… don’t know, don’t care. It’s taking up room in my 
> shop. Come get it.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] idles a little ruff but not to bad.1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 sel Sedan 4D, $1, 500

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This is a heck of a deal. If it were closer I would grab it.

Poor idle is probably due to a bad plunger seal on the fuel distributor. Fuel 
leaks past it and directly into the intake.

-D

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> This is a 300 SEL not 500 it wasn’t listed.  Doesn't look half bad for the 
> money.  Tires need air
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[MBZ] idles a little ruff but not to bad.1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 sel Sedan 4D, $1, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

This is a 300 SEL not 500 it wasn’t listed.  Doesn't look half bad for 
the money.  Tires need air


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[MBZ] Transmission will not shift. Need moduel. Will consider any resinable offer. 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Another <$900 prospect if not for the bad engine

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[MBZ] The problem it has is a battery drain 2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $1, 800

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

They got ripped off.  Might be a good $1200 project

I paid 4500 for this car 8 months ago we loved it,(and I still love 
it).However it broke down on my wife so she no longer wants it.


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Re: [MBZ] Luxury car storage

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1000sq ft parking spaces for sale? 25x40 sounds pretty big. Twice the 
size of my two car garage.


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[MBZ] I don’t work on German cars. Has a no-crank issue. 1999 Mercedes-Benz slk-class,$1,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Probably something easy… don’t know, don’t care. It’s taking up room in 
my shop. Come get it.


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[MBZ] Transmission slips and occasionally gets stuck between gears around town 2003 Mercedes-Benz slk-class SLK 320 Roadster 2D, $2, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Sounds like time for fluid/filter at minimum.  Looks nice, no indication 
if top works


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[MBZ] Will consider resinable offers. 1998 Mercedes-Benz slk-class 320, $2, 995

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Yellow.  Anyone up for sticky negotiations?

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Re: [MBZ] Luxury car storage

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

This has been built out in Tampa and from what I’ve heard it’s sold out:


[MotorEnclave2020-0001-3.jpeg]
Tampa’s Motor Enclave, a $100 million development with car condos and a 
performance track, is full speed ahead for a Q1 
groundbreaking
themotorenclave.com

-D


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Interesting idea in the right markets. Looks like one planned in my neighboring 
neighborhood

Luxury car storage firm to build in Mount Pleasant with eye on 5 other sites in 
Southeast
By Warren L. Wise ww...@postandcourier.com
Published Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:00 AM EDT
MOUNT PLEASANT — Construction on the first of six planned luxury vehicle 
storage facilities soon will get underway in the state's fourth-largest 
municipality.

The Vault owner Lee Janik said work is expected to begin this month on the 
first building to house 29 already-sold-and-reserved units on two acres on 
Faison Road, about halfway between Costco Wholesale and Mount Pleasant Regional 
Airport.


Once constuction is completed, Janik will turn his focus to adding another 27 
"motor condominiums" next door in the gated facility. The property sits between 
land owned by the town and a bus depot for Charleston County School District.

Charleston-area's new entertainment venue to open in September

Earlier this year, Janik applied to state environmental regulators for a 
stormwater permit. No wetlands will be disturbed, he said.

Janik plans to add similar facilities in Hilton Head, Nashville and Atlanta by 
2025 with a long-range outlook for sites on Daniel Island and Kiawah Island.

The car storage units are individually sold, similar to a condominium complex. 
Once the facility is built and owners are in place, Janik will turn the site 
over to a board of directors to oversee.

The 1,000-square-foot units also will come with heating and/or air conditioning 
and will be individually metered.

Historic sailors' home and chapel in downtown Charleston are for sale

"There are absolutely no shared costs," Janik said. "You only pay for what you 
use."

Units also can be customized by installing a loft and restroom, epoxying the 
floor, putting in a flat-screen TV and refrigerator or setting up a couch or 
two. Stubbing for utilities will be put in place when the 29,500-square-foot 
structure is built.

"It’s not just a place to 'store' your prize vehicles," according to the 
Vault's website. "It’s a community. It’s a lifestyle."

Janik started a similar company for boat storage near Lake Erie in northern 
Ohio in 2006. He moved to the Lowcountry in 2016 and started offering luxury 
car storage units in 2021. With the first phase sold out, he expects the second 
offering to go more quickly once construction gets underway.

"They will probably be sold out by the end of the year," Janik said. "I will be 
actively buying property for the future expansions in 2024."

Charleston County land records show Janik bought the 2-acre site for the 
initial construction in 2022 for $500,000 through Vault Faison Road LLC.

The 2-acre parcel where the Faison Road expansion is planned changed hands 
earlier this year to a company called Dano Co. LLC for $1 million before being 
transferred to Janik's affiliate in July.



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[MBZ] Fwd: Luxury car storage

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> 
> Interesting idea in the right markets. Looks like one planned in my 
> neighboring neighborhood 
> 
> Luxury car storage firm to build in Mount Pleasant with eye on 5 other sites 
> in Southeast
> By Warren L. Wise ww...@postandcourier.com
> Published Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:00 AM EDT
> MOUNT PLEASANT — Construction on the first of six planned luxury vehicle 
> storage facilities soon will get underway in the state's fourth-largest 
> municipality.
> 
> The Vault owner Lee Janik said work is expected to begin this month on the 
> first building to house 29 already-sold-and-reserved units on two acres on 
> Faison Road, about halfway between Costco Wholesale and Mount Pleasant 
> Regional Airport.
> 
> 
> Once constuction is completed, Janik will turn his focus to adding another 27 
> "motor condominiums" next door in the gated facility. The property sits 
> between land owned by the town and a bus depot for Charleston County School 
> District.
> 
> Charleston-area's new entertainment venue to open in September
> 
> Earlier this year, Janik applied to state environmental regulators for a 
> stormwater permit. No wetlands will be disturbed, he said.
> 
> Janik plans to add similar facilities in Hilton Head, Nashville and Atlanta 
> by 2025 with a long-range outlook for sites on Daniel Island and Kiawah 
> Island.
> 
> The car storage units are individually sold, similar to a condominium 
> complex. Once the facility is built and owners are in place, Janik will turn 
> the site over to a board of directors to oversee.
> 
> The 1,000-square-foot units also will come with heating and/or air 
> conditioning and will be individually metered.
> 
> Historic sailors' home and chapel in downtown Charleston are for sale
> 
> "There are absolutely no shared costs," Janik said. "You only pay for what 
> you use."
> 
> Units also can be customized by installing a loft and restroom, epoxying the 
> floor, putting in a flat-screen TV and refrigerator or setting up a couch or 
> two. Stubbing for utilities will be put in place when the 29,500-square-foot 
> structure is built.
> 
> "It’s not just a place to 'store' your prize vehicles," according to the 
> Vault's website. "It’s a community. It’s a lifestyle."
> 
> Janik started a similar company for boat storage near Lake Erie in northern 
> Ohio in 2006. He moved to the Lowcountry in 2016 and started offering luxury 
> car storage units in 2021. With the first phase sold out, he expects the 
> second offering to go more quickly once construction gets underway.
> 
> "They will probably be sold out by the end of the year," Janik said. "I will 
> be actively buying property for the future expansions in 2024."
> 
> Charleston County land records show Janik bought the 2-acre site for the 
> initial construction in 2022 for $500,000 through Vault Faison Road LLC.
> 
> The 2-acre parcel where the Faison Road expansion is planned changed hands 
> earlier this year to a company called Dano Co. LLC for $1 million before 
> being transferred to Janik's affiliate in July.
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

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On 2023-09-05 23:43, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

Eh. The report didn't have this in the PDF.



Did he buy it for $700, or did he tell the DMV he bought it for $700?

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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

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I think I saw her once in a gentleman’s club

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> I believe that is Beryl. Too bad it’s a stripper.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Sep 6, 2023, at 5:36 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I love the color
>> 
>> —FT
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  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> [00303_7TOp8O0l4Yh_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>>> 1994 mercedes-benz e320 for sale by owner - Port Richey, FL - 
>>> craigslist
>>> tampa.craigslist.org
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I believe that is Beryl. Too bad it’s a stripper.

-D

> On Sep 6, 2023, at 5:36 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I love the color
> 
> —FT
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:23 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> [00303_7TOp8O0l4Yh_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
>> 1994 mercedes-benz e320 for sale by owner - Port Richey, FL - 
>> craigslist
>> tampa.craigslist.org
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I love the color

—FT

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 11:23 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
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> 
> [00303_7TOp8O0l4Yh_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 1994 mercedes-benz e320 for sale by owner - Port Richey, FL - 
> craigslist
> tampa.craigslist.org
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Family member. Probably bought it from the estate.

-D

On Sep 5, 2023, at 8:43 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
wrote:

Eh. The report didn't have this in the PDF.


Rick

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

Hmm. Yep. It's nice.
Would you call someone who bought the car for $700 less than a year ago a 
flipper?

See attached report.


Rick

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Subject: [MBZ] Nice W124


[00303_7TOp8O0l4Yh_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Nice 

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> On Sep 5, 2023, at 10:23 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
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> [00303_7TOp8O0l4Yh_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg]
> 1994 mercedes-benz e320 for sale by owner - Port Richey, FL - 
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> tampa.craigslist.org
> 
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