[MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/182566309819?hash=item2a81cccfbb:g:qnwAAOSwlY1ZEQ5~=mtr


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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:45:35 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that
> benzworld post

I had thought the comments were from the pictures (I see five pictures on
benzworld of the exterior and interior from driver's side).

I read a little more carefully and noticed the comment:

- oil breather hose re-routed with catch can, August 2015

so I guess that is where you noticed the can.


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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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I doubt any yard will sell a catalytic converter.  I tried to buy one from our 
local LKQ, no joy.  Very frustrating.  $1600 or more from MB for a new part.

I suspect that the non-turbo front pipes with cat from a 210 car can be adapted 
to fit without too much work.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On May 8, 2017 9:37:41 PM EDT, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Car-part.com  ...
>
>> Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>> May 8, 2017 at 6:23 PM
>> Dude you are going to need a whole new exhaust probably if you don't 
>> want it to sound like a Honda.
>>

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Re: [MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Max, but I think he found one.


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Re: [MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Me, thanks for posting that.  I'll keep an eye on it...
-- 
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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Yes, from the description.  You can get one hell of a nice one for $3k 
that does not have the breather routed to a can.



On 5/8/2017 9:33 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:45:35 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
 wrote:


No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that
benzworld post

I had thought the comments were from the pictures (I see five pictures on
benzworld of the exterior and interior from driver's side).

I read a little more carefully and noticed the comment:

- oil breather hose re-routed with catch can, August 2015

so I guess that is where you noticed the can.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

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Ribbon's prolly gone out.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 8:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> its a pos 210...  Buy a 123   I'll give ya $400 for it!
>
> If it is anything like the thermometer on 124, 126, the LCD gives out.
> SInce this one is red, there are probably any number of possible failures.
> Data flow interrupted, failure of the display unit, data not sent, etc.
>
> Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
>> May 8, 2017 at 7:04 PM
>> The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges.
>> What's the deal?
>>
>> Bob R
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Maybe Poos would like another toke off the BAT crack pipe

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Forgot to mention broken antenna.

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Re: [MBZ] I might be interested if the girl comes with it.

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OMG what a wretched car.  How dare they have a reserve price.

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> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SE
> L-Sedan-/332211204453?hash=item4d5954b165:g:~hgAAOSwrddY7fbo=mtr
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[MBZ] This appears it could be a car I sold a while back

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

1979 Mercedes
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6123016999.html

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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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WHere? There certainly haven't been any around here in some time. The latest 
one was decent but for $4k it had a leaky evaporator.

This will be fine. Chill.

-D

> On May 8, 2017, at 11:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yes, from the description.  You can get one hell of a nice one for $3k that 
> does not have the breather routed to a can.
> 
> 
>> On 5/8/2017 9:33 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote:
>> On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:45:35 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>> No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that
>>> benzworld post
>> I had thought the comments were from the pictures (I see five pictures on
>> benzworld of the exterior and interior from driver's side).
>> 
>> I read a little more carefully and noticed the comment:
>> 
>>- oil breather hose re-routed with catch can, August 2015
>> 
>> so I guess that is where you noticed the can.
>> 
>> 
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[clay via Mercedes]

I have the ATSG manual on the thing.  If nobody else (dan) had insights, I will 
actually look at it and let you know

clay

> On May 8, 2017, at 6:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> It's particular to the 300SEL
> 
> Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions?
> 
> One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
> site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.
> 
> germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.
> 
> Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
> following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.
> 
> 722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 
> 
> 
> I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have isn't 
> the issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.
> 
> 
> Exclamation
> 
> The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 
> 722.351 has!
> 
> 
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> 
 On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Maybe I should buy this
 
 
 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
 http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html
 
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>>> large or petty,
>>> never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
>>> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of 
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[MBZ] I might be interested if the girl comes with it.

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this "religion" 
or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many people?
Gerry
~~~
Dan Penoff wrote:
> http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/scientologys-uniformed-sea-org-staff-clearly-absent-from-downtown/2322777

> > On May 7, 2017, at 9:44 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
> >  wrote:
> > If the downtown merchants get mad enough to put Lisa McPherson posters in 
> > the windows, it could go on forever...should I print some up and mail them 
> > to them?
> > http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Scientology/ReleaseForms/Introspection.html
> > Mitch. 
> > 
> > 
> >> On May 7, 2017 at 12:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> >> wrote:
> >> 
> >> Miscavich has ordered his followers to no longer patronize any business in 
> >> the downtown area, so the word is.  This means that all the shops and 
> >> restaurants in downtown Clearwater that were serving the church members 
> >> are now hurting.
> >> 
> >> I’m not sure how long this will go on, but it will probably be a while.
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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes]

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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this
> "religion" or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many
> people?
>

Would you believe a bar bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert Heinlein?

Hubbard founded Scientology, and Heinlein wrote "Stranger In A Strange
Land,"  so who did the better job is up for debate...  :D

-MMM-
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Re: [MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling Your Car Might Actually Total It Easier In A Crash

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I haven't been able to find one at my local dealer...
-Curt

  From: OK Don via Mercedes 
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 Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:58 PM
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Actually Total It Easier In A Crash
   
Down a ways in that same newsletter:


*4th Gear: Who Wants A Cheap Diesel Volkswagen? *

Volkswagen just got the approval to sell their remaining (and now fixed)
inventory of 2015 2.0-liter TDI cars and I’d imagine they’re beyond tired
of looking at them right now. *The
Detroit News*

writes:

The beleaguered German automaker is giving drivers a 24-month lease option
with an $8,500 bonus, or 0 percent, 72-month financing with a $5,000 bonus,
on its Generation 3 2.0L TDI vehicles. Eligible models include TDI version
of the 2015 Jetta, Golf, Beetle, Passat and Audi A3, each modified to meet
U.S. emission standards after the automaker was caught cheating regulations

The company has 11,000 of those cars up for sale, but they’re moving
fast—3,100 of those were sold last month. That’s still down from the 7,400
diesel cars Volkswagen sold in the last month before Dieselgate broke,
though, which accounted for almost 23 percent of its sales in August 2015.

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> https://jalopnik.com/new-safety-tech-is-actually-making-it-
> easier-than-ever-1795013082
>
>
> --
> --FT
> Winston Churchill:
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> large or petty,
> never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of
> the enemy.”
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[MBZ] OT: Lawnmower

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I know you guys like fixin stuff.
Last week my lawnmower broke, its only 52 years old, you can't buy quality. The 
pulley for the mowing deck came loose from the collar, you can just see the 
ring in this picture: 
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/IMG_20170506_160448325_zpsdkdine3m.jpgHeres
 a better one: 
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/IMG_20170506_145628412_zpsbuwgnfqx.jpg
A little time with the welder had it fixed, I even bothered to paint it 
although its hidden under a cover: 
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/IMG_20170506_160448325_zpsdkdine3m.jpg
A Snapper rear engine rider is hard to beat for longevity, they've made them 
for almost 60 years now...
-Curt
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[MBZ] OT: Another repair

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

The trunk lock on my '98 Jetta has never worked well. For awhile I had some 
teflon lock goop that would get it working again. More recently I used Houdini 
lube on it which worked well for awhile. In the last 4 months it hasn't worked 
at all. I rarely use the trunk but since the car otherwise has only one lock 
(driver's door) I wanted another that worked.The lock is held in with 2 screws, 
then held together with one E clip so disassembly is really easy. I didn't pay 
much attention to the orientation of the bits which became a problem later on 
but not that big of a deal really.
What I found inside is a lock very much like a w123: 
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/1998%20Jetta/IMG_20170506_155448848_zpsrm3sn25s.jpg
The little lock wafers are pretty much exactly like a w123: 
http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/1998%20Jetta/IMG_20170506_155448848_zpsrm3sn25s.jpg
The lock was clogged with what looks like earwax, it laughed at brake cleaner 
although carb cleaner melted it pretty good. I ended up using a combination of 
carb cleaner, Houdini lock lube and a brass punch to get the wafers out. Then 
used some 400 grit sandpaper to polish the sides of the wafers. Took about an 
hour of scraping with a dental tool to get the shmoo out of the lock cylinder. 
I did manage to lose a couple of the springs so I've only got 5 wafers instead 
of 7. I figure my car isn't much of a target for thieves...
Theres an o-ring around the body of the lock that had failed. Since the little 
door on the end of the lock was intact I think water was getting past the 
o-ring and gumming up the teflon stuff I'd put it. I put a new o-ring on and 
hosed it down with Houdini lube, I'll keep an eye on it for the next couple 
weeks and report the results.
Reassembly was a pain since I hadn't paid enough attention to the orientation, 
theres the cylinder orientation (goes in 2 ways) and then a block that clips on 
to that which can go two ways. I put it together wrong 3 times before getting 
it right...

-Curt
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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On May 8, 2017 at 10:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Yeah that was some pretty funny stuff.  Didn't Elron's wife or 
> girlfriend kill him out in the desert and they never found his body?

El Ron got a reputation for being a recluse. Eventually Davide's Miscarriage, 
the #2 man in the scam, was the gatekeeper who could keep everybody, including 
doctors and family, away from El Ron and claim it was El Ron's idea. Right 
before El Ron died, he went into seclusion and willed all his copyrights to the 
church, which would be run by The Miscarriage upon his death. 

Cynics think that Miscarriage kidnapped him and withheld freedom and medical 
attention for ransom, the ransom being all of his copyrighted novels and 
Scientology texts. Then, after El Ron paid up, he was worth far more dead than 
alive, so it was important for him to become as dead as Lisa McPherson. The 
same cynics think it's simple karma that El Ron was robbed upon his deathbed of 
all his ill-gotten gains that he'd intended to leave to his family. 

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Now up to $3500 - 1975 W115 300D on BAT

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

In the mean time the green on green is still at $700

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> 
> I love the two tone paint.  Bidding ends in 5 hours.  Tick tock.
> 
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[MBZ] Hallandale, FL 1985 300D for under $20k.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300D-W123-Dark-Blue-Sedan-Immaculate-82-227-Miles-Show-Room-/272662337359?hash=item3f7bf1174f:g:bjwAAOSww9xZD93z=mtr=true
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Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I would definitely cut some slack for any model Benz with such a pretty
color.  Especially the darker shades of red.  Delicious.

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> Somebody needs to jump on that
>
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> >
> > Not! etc.
> >
> >
> > Fred Moir.
> > Lynn MA.
> > Diesel preferred.
> >
> >
> > 
> > 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel
> >
> > http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/cto/6119608972.html
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Re: [MBZ] OT Fwd: Re: little tractor SCAM

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Przepraszamy, trwa aktualizacja oprogramowania



Translation:

We apologize, modernization of software (programming) lasts

   W przeciągu 5 minut strona zostanie ponownie uruchomiona

Part will be started up in draft 5 minutes again

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[MBZ] Now up to $3500 - 1975 W115 300D on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I love the two tone paint.  Bidding ends in 5 hours.  Tick tock.

http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-300d/
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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might add, 
is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in the kick down 
position, according to the PO.

-D

> On May 8, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> It's particular to the 300SEL
> 
> Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions?
> 
> One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
> site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.
> 
> germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.
> 
> Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
> following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.
> 
> 722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 
> 
> 
> I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have isn't 
> the issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.
> 
> 
> Exclamation
> 
> The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 
> 722.351 has!
> 
> 
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
>> On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> 
 On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Maybe I should buy this
 
 
 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
 http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html
 
 via cPro for Craigslist
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>>> large or petty,
>>> never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
>>> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of 
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Re: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon $3000

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Ready for the knacker.

On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 7:45 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> New set of springs means the rear suspension is shot
>
> --FT
>
>
>
> On 5/7/17 5:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> Ratbag.  $3000 is a gift. I especially love the “biodiesel” sticker. That
>> adds value…
>>
>> -D
>>
>>
>> On May 7, 2017, at 5:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon
>>> http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/6121343316.html
>>>
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> large or petty,
> never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of
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Re: [MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling Your Car Might Actually Total It Easier In A Crash

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Down a ways in that same newsletter:


*4th Gear: Who Wants A Cheap Diesel Volkswagen? *

Volkswagen just got the approval to sell their remaining (and now fixed)
inventory of 2015 2.0-liter TDI cars and I’d imagine they’re beyond tired
of looking at them right now. *The
Detroit News*

writes:

The beleaguered German automaker is giving drivers a 24-month lease option
with an $8,500 bonus, or 0 percent, 72-month financing with a $5,000 bonus,
on its Generation 3 2.0L TDI vehicles. Eligible models include TDI version
of the 2015 Jetta, Golf, Beetle, Passat and Audi A3, each modified to meet
U.S. emission standards after the automaker was caught cheating regulations

The company has 11,000 of those cars up for sale, but they’re moving
fast—3,100 of those were sold last month. That’s still down from the 7,400
diesel cars Volkswagen sold in the last month before Dieselgate broke,
though, which accounted for almost 23 percent of its sales in August 2015.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> https://jalopnik.com/new-safety-tech-is-actually-making-it-
> easier-than-ever-1795013082
>
>
> --
> --FT
> Winston Churchill:
> “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small,
> large or petty,
> never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of
> the enemy.”
>
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our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain

"There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
for themselves."

WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Many parts are nla now days, many vital parts.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 8, 2017, at 9:08 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might 
> add, is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in the kick 
> down position, according to the PO.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 8, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> It's particular to the 300SEL
>> 
>> Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions?
>> 
>> One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
>> site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.
>> 
>> germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.
>> 
>> Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
>> following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.
>> 
>> 722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 
>> 
>> 
>> I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have 
>> isn't the issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.
>> 
>> 
>> Exclamation
>> 
>> The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 
>> 722.351 has!
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>> 
>>> On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>>> You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.
 
 --FT
 
 
> On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> Maybe I should buy this
> 
> 
> 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
> http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html
> 
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 large or petty,
 never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
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[MBZ] OT Fwd: Re: little tractor SCAM

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

So i saw this posting on CL yesterday for this little yard tractor, 
looked too good to be true, but thought it might be fun to send a query 
anyway.  Clearly a scam but this is kinda interesting.  I might keep 
playing along, maybe put Kleb's address in the reply...


There was one that was similar but some woman's name, I should do the 
same with that one and see if the same scam comes back.


That link goes to some pictures but this stuff if you go up a level or 
2.  Is that Polish or something?




Galerieallegro


 *Galerie Allegro*




   Przepraszamy, trwa aktualizacja oprogramowania


   W przeciągu 5 minut strona zostanie ponownie uruchomiona

--FT



 Forwarded Message 
Subject:Re: little tractor
Date:   Mon, 8 May 2017 07:18:16 -0700
From:   John Andrews 
To: Rich Thomas 



As I've previously told you my medical team will deploy back to 
Afghanistan. Right now I'm in a military base of Nevada, U.S. Army. I am 
only allowed to check my email. We have to stick to email for now. Hope 
you can understand. The delivery process will be managed by eBay. I 
think they can have it there at your home address in 2-3 days. It will 
come with all the documentation's required for registration. I am a 
member of the eBay motors and using this service you will get a 5 days 
testing period after delivery. During that 5 days testing period I will 
not be getting any money. I need to know if you are interested so I can 
ask eBay motors to send you the details on this deal. If interested just 
email with your legal name (for the bill of sale) address where you want 
the vehicle delivered and phone # where you can be reached, so we can 
get the ball rolling.

Thank you.

On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 5:30 PM, Rich Thomas 
> wrote:


   Where/when could I come see it?

   --R
   Sent from iPhone

   On May 7, 2017, at 7:49 PM, John Andrews > wrote:


Hi Rich,
Sorry for delay, my name is John, happy to see you are interested
in my 2008 John Deere Tractor 2305 model. Let me give you a few
details about it. Really good shape, never had any problems with
it, no scratches or dents, 24 hp diesel engine, 4x4, Hydro-Static
Transmission, 113 hours, differential lock, snow removal push box,
200cx front end loader,the title is clear in my name.
Photos available
here:https://www.ebayphotogallery.com/zdjecia2/galeria/9183487/5

The price was reduced at $2,000.I’m selling it so low due the fact
that my medical team will deploy back to Afghanistan on May 22th
for 1 year contract and its not worth keeping insurance and paying
storage fees for 1 year so there’s no use on keeping it,therefore
I need a fast and reliable buyer.If you have any other questions,
please feel free to ask.
Sincerely,
Senior Medic Sgt. John Andrews

On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 9:03 AM, Rich Thomas
> wrote:

https://charleston.craigslist.org/grd/6121128939.html


Where might I be able to take a look at this?

--R




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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

That's what the guy selling it said, it just quit working one day.  
Belonged to his step father or something, this kid was going to fix it 
but it has been sitting for 4-5 years, I got it for $200, it is actually 
a pretty nice car, needs a bit of cleaning. I gotta put the new fuel 
filter on it, see if the pump is pumping, and get it running to see what 
exactly is the issue.  I'm hoping it is something not too bad, seems 
like a tranny doesn't just up and quit one day with no progressive failure.


--FT


On 5/8/17 10:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

So is the transmission bad in this car?

Sent from my iPhone


On May 8, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

I think this one is the 722.319  I see one at a knacker in Savannah for $350 so 
I need to get this thing running and check out the tranny, or at least get it 
up on blocks to take a look at the shifter links.  Maybe sometime this week,

--FT



On 5/8/17 10:08 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might add, 
is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in the kick down 
position, according to the PO.

-D


On May 8, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

It's particular to the 300SEL

Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions?

One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.

germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.

Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.

722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 


I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have isn't the 
issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.


Exclamation

The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 722.351 
has!



--FT



On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.

--FT



On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Maybe I should buy this


89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html

via cPro for Craigslist
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice
Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android


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petty,
never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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petty,
never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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petty,
never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

It's particular to the 300SEL

Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 
transmissions?


One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This 
same site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.


germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.

Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in 
the following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.


722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 



I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have 
isn't the issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.



Exclamation

The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 
722.351 has!




--FT


On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.

--FT



On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Maybe I should buy this


89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html

via cPro for Craigslist
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice
Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android


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petty,
never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

One out of a 300e should work fine I would think.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 8, 2017, at 8:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> It's particular to the 300SEL
> 
> Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions?
> 
> One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
> site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.
> 
> germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.
> 
> Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
> following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.
> 
> 722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 
> 
> 
> I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have isn't 
> the issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.
> 
> 
> Exclamation
> 
> The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 
> 722.351 has!
> 
> 
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
>> On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> 
 On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 Maybe I should buy this
 
 
 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
 http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html
 
 via cPro for Craigslist
 iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice
 Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
 
 
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> or petty,
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> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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[MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling Your Car Might Actually Total It Easier In A Crash

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://jalopnik.com/new-safety-tech-is-actually-making-it-easier-than-ever-1795013082


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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I think this one is the 722.319  I see one at a knacker in Savannah for 
$350 so I need to get this thing running and check out the tranny, or at 
least get it up on blocks to take a look at the shifter links.  Maybe 
sometime this week,


--FT


On 5/8/17 10:08 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might add, 
is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in the kick down 
position, according to the PO.

-D


On May 8, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

It's particular to the 300SEL

Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions?

One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.

germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.

Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.

722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 


I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have isn't the 
issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.


Exclamation

The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 722.351 
has!



--FT



On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:

Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.

--FT



On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Maybe I should buy this


89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html

via cPro for Craigslist
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice
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Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

So is the transmission bad in this car?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 8, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I think this one is the 722.319  I see one at a knacker in Savannah for $350 
> so I need to get this thing running and check out the tranny, or at least get 
> it up on blocks to take a look at the shifter links.  Maybe sometime this 
> week,
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
>> On 5/8/17 10:08 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:
>> My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might 
>> add, is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in the kick 
>> down position, according to the PO.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 8, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> It's particular to the 300SEL
>>> 
>>> Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 
>>> transmissions?
>>> 
>>> One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same 
>>> site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs.
>>> 
>>> germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by 1986-1991 300SELs.
>>> 
>>> Arthur Dalton posted some info on 722.3xx and 722.4xx transmissions in the 
>>> following thread. The 319 was not mentioned.
>>> 
>>> 722.3/4 trans start gear [ 1st/2nd ?] 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I know how to locate my transmission # and knowing which 722.3xx I have 
>>> isn't the issue. I'm curious about the difference between the 319 & 351.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Exclamation
>>> 
>>> The 722.319 doesn't have up-shift "delay" solenoid & plumming that the 
>>> 722.351 has!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
>>> 
 On 5/7/17 7:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
 You need a tranny? I got lots of trannies.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 7, 2017, at 6:43 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Buy it cheap and sell me the tranny for cheap, then part it out.
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
>> On 5/7/17 5:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Maybe I should buy this
>> 
>> 
>> 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS)
>> http://ksu.craigslist.org/cto/6120366547.html
>> 
>> via cPro for Craigslist
>> iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice
>> Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
>> 
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> large or petty,
> never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of 
> the enemy.”
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> or petty,
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> Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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Re: [MBZ] OT Fwd: Re: little tractor SCAM

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

I had one of these scams contact me when I had the S430 on fleabay. I got the 
"I'm a deployed Army sergeant stationed in Germany and I want to buy this car 
for my Mom who is in Miami."

Uh, yeah, right.

-D

> On May 8, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So i saw this posting on CL yesterday for this little yard tractor, looked 
> too good to be true, but thought it might be fun to send a query anyway.  
> Clearly a scam but this is kinda interesting.  I might keep playing along, 
> maybe put Kleb's address in the reply...
> 
> There was one that was similar but some woman's name, I should do the same 
> with that one and see if the same scam comes back.
> 
> That link goes to some pictures but this stuff if you go up a level or 2.  Is 
> that Polish or something?
> 
> 
> 
> Galerieallegro
> 
> 
> *Galerie Allegro*
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Przepraszamy, trwa aktualizacja oprogramowania
> 
> 
>   W przeciągu 5 minut strona zostanie ponownie uruchomiona
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> 
>  Forwarded Message 
> Subject:Re: little tractor
> Date:Mon, 8 May 2017 07:18:16 -0700
> From:John Andrews 
> To:Rich Thomas 
> 
> 
> 
> As I've previously told you my medical team will deploy back to Afghanistan. 
> Right now I'm in a military base of Nevada, U.S. Army. I am only allowed to 
> check my email. We have to stick to email for now. Hope you can understand. 
> The delivery process will be managed by eBay. I think they can have it there 
> at your home address in 2-3 days. It will come with all the documentation's 
> required for registration. I am a member of the eBay motors and using this 
> service you will get a 5 days testing period after delivery. During that 5 
> days testing period I will not be getting any money. I need to know if you 
> are interested so I can ask eBay motors to send you the details on this deal. 
> If interested just email with your legal name (for the bill of sale) address 
> where you want the vehicle delivered and phone # where you can be reached, so 
> we can get the ball rolling.
> Thank you.
> 
> On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 5:30 PM, Rich Thomas  > wrote:
> 
>   Where/when could I come see it?
> 
>   --R
>   Sent from iPhone
> 
>   On May 7, 2017, at 7:49 PM, John Andrews    > wrote:
> 
>>Hi Rich,
>>Sorry for delay, my name is John, happy to see you are interested
>>in my 2008 John Deere Tractor 2305 model. Let me give you a few
>>details about it. Really good shape, never


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Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I'm not feeling any titillation either

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> No título
>
> --FT
>
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

No título

--FT


On 5/7/17 10:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote:

naaa

It iz a marceedez bentz!   thas wy iz worfh mo!


Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
May 7, 2017 at 9:00 PM
$150 and they stuttered when typing it?
Mitch.




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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Yeah that was some pretty funny stuff.  Didn't Elron's wife or 
girlfriend kill him out in the desert and they never found his body?


I have this friend (or used to, haven't seen him in ages) who knew both 
of those characters somewhat peripherally based on some interesting 
background.  He was good friends with Jerry Pournelle and I guess all 
these guys used to hang around together at various times.  They were all 
pretty weird but quite smart too.  I met one of them once, a somewhat 
marginal SF writer, I forget which one, at one of his weddings.  I 
remember talking to my friend about this scientologist thing way back 
when, he thought it was the funniest damn thing he ever saw -- some hack 
by Elron got turned into something for reals and those idiots started 
making big money off it.  Wonders never cease.


I had this other friend, another MIT guy, who had a very serious plan to 
create a "religion" and start it up.  He had most of the details worked 
out to be internally consistent, but of course the whole thing was 
complete BS nonsense which was part of the fun for him.  I think at the 
time his main interests in doing it were to 1) just do it, 2) see if he 
could get people to actually get involved with it, and 3) women.  It of 
course had him as the Grand Poobah or something, to whom all the women 
would have to submit, and the guys would do the work and bring in 
money.  No xenus or anything like that, it was just some feel-good kind 
of thing (mostly for him) and a way to fund whatever other interests he 
might have (along with the women aspect).  As far as I know he never 
moved forward with it but he was more than half-serious about it.  He 
was quite successful in the women aspect even without the religion due 
to his rather winning personality, so that motivation factor kinda faded 
away.


--FT


On 5/8/17 8:17 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:


What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this
"religion" or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many
people?


Would you believe a bar bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert Heinlein?

Hubbard founded Scientology, and Heinlein wrote "Stranger In A Strange
Land,"  so who did the better job is up for debate...  :D

-MMM-
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never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.
Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the 
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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Not to mention the income becomes tax free.

The flying spaghetti monster thing is intriguing too.  Obviously a joke, 
but a good tax shelter, nonetheless.   So long as the goobers have no 
grounding in reality, any farcical "religion" makes a great tax shelter.



Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 9:17 AM
Yeah that was some pretty funny stuff.  Didn't Elron's wife or 
girlfriend kill him out in the desert and they never found his body?


I have this friend (or used to, haven't seen him in ages) who knew 
both of those characters somewhat peripherally based on some 
interesting background.  He was good friends with Jerry Pournelle and 
I guess all these guys used to hang around together at various times.  
They were all pretty weird but quite smart too.  I met one of them 
once, a somewhat marginal SF writer, I forget which one, at one of his 
weddings.  I remember talking to my friend about this scientologist 
thing way back when, he thought it was the funniest damn thing he ever 
saw -- some hack by Elron got turned into something for reals and 
those idiots started making big money off it.  Wonders never cease.


I had this other friend, another MIT guy, who had a very serious plan 
to create a "religion" and start it up.  He had most of the details 
worked out to be internally consistent, but of course the whole thing 
was complete BS nonsense which was part of the fun for him.  I think 
at the time his main interests in doing it were to 1) just do it, 2) 
see if he could get people to actually get involved with it, and 3) 
women.  It of course had him as the Grand Poobah or something, to whom 
all the women would have to submit, and the guys would do the work and 
bring in money.  No xenus or anything like that, it was just some 
feel-good kind of thing (mostly for him) and a way to fund whatever 
other interests he might have (along with the women aspect).  As far 
as I know he never moved forward with it but he was more than 
half-serious about it.  He was quite successful in the women aspect 
even without the religion due to his rather winning personality, so 
that motivation factor kinda faded away.


--FT




M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 7:17 AM
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <

Would you believe a bar bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert Heinlein?

Hubbard founded Scientology, and Heinlein wrote "Stranger In A Strange
Land," so who did the better job is up for debate... :D

-MMM-
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archer75--- via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM
What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this "religion" 
or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many people?
Gerry
~~~
Dan Penoff wrote:

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On May 7, 2017, at 9:44 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
wrote:
If the downtown merchants get mad enough to put Lisa McPherson posters in the 
windows, it could go on forever...should I print some up and mail them to them?
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Scientology/ReleaseForms/Introspection.html
Mitch.



On May 7, 2017 at 12:10 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
wrote:

Miscavich has ordered his followers to no longer patronize any business in the 
downtown area, so the word is.  This means that all the shops and restaurants 
in downtown Clearwater that were serving the church members are now hurting.

I’m not sure how long this will go on, but it will probably be a while.

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Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
May 7, 2017 at 8:51 PM
http://www.tampabay.com/news/scientology/scientologys-uniformed-sea-org-staff-clearly-absent-from-downtown/2322777




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If the downtown merchants get mad enough to put Lisa McPherson posters 

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Hammer fell at $6700!  Congrats Dan!

Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the late bids 
came in, just like a real auction.  No last minute sniping.  
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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>And a no reserve auction, too:
>
>http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/
>
>
>-D
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Kaleb should learn from you, start cashing in on his collection...
-- 
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On May 8, 2017 5:24:00 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
wrote:
>Yeah, that was a knuckle biter for sure.  I’ve already talked to the
>high bidder so I know I’m good with the sale.
>
>Money for the “finnie fund!”
>
>-D
>
>
>> On May 8, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>> 
>> Hammer fell at $6700!  Congrats Dan!
>> 
>> Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the
>late bids came in, just like a real auction.  No last minute sniping.  
>> -- 
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
>> '87 300TD
>> '95 E300
>> 
>> On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>>> And a no reserve auction, too:
>>> 
>>> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

On Mon, 8 May 2017 07:17:48 -0500
"M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes"  wrote:

> On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> > What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this
> > "religion" or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many
> > people?
> >
> 
> Would you believe a bar bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert Heinlein?
> 
> Hubbard founded Scientology, and Heinlein wrote "Stranger In A Strange
> Land,"  so who did the better job is up for debate...  :D
> 
> -MMM-
~~~
Remarkable!
Thanks,
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Is the high bidder local, or traveling in to take ownership?

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> Already talked to the high bidder.  He’s good for it.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 8, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Lets see if they pay. That is an insane amount of crack
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Answering my own question, looks like "Vitaminc914" (a Porche guy???) from
Grand Rapids is the winner, planning fly down and drive it home.

I guess in Grand Rapids, he doesn't need no stinking AC, and a little rust
doesn't scare him at all
-
Max
Charleston SC

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> Is the high bidder local, or traveling in to take ownership?
>
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
>
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Grand Rapids, MI.  Local business owner, has about 11-12 cars in his warehouse 
at any given time.  Just sold a nice VW Thing on BAT a few weeks ago.

He’s flying down and driving the car back to MI.

-D



> On May 8, 2017, at 5:43 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Is the high bidder local, or traveling in to take ownership?
> 
> -
> Max
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

Well, I see a couple things, but the price is great and they are really
nice cars when sorted out.

The muffler / catalyst delete troubles me.  Mine sounded awful with no cat,
and not much better with an aftermarket cat.  The exhaust system is really
tuned for the best sound.

No discussion of the AC evaporator, leaking or not leaking or replaced.

What the heck is "valve cleaning"?

-
Max
Charleston SC

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> You can see details here:
>
> http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-
> giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058
>
> $2,000 out the door.  Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the
> eldest son has his diesel.
>
> A BIG thanks to AZ Bob for checking this car out for me.  Great job, Bob!
>
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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‎Same problem as the one you just sold on BaT. 

Too nice for a kid that's just going to put fuel in it, and drive the wheels 
off. 

Perhaps it too will bring a profit on BaT.

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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

My pleasure, Dan. That was the first time I've been up close and personal with 
a W124. Good learning. Plus, i was on the correct side of town to buy new 
CrossFit shoes and I had some fish tacos from my fav taco dive. 

Bob R

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> 
> It’s got exhaust flex that needs to be addressed.  Minor problem.  Vacuum 
> issues for shifting as well, but again, simple stuff.
> 
> Do these have the blue flying saucer thing for vacuum control?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 8, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> ‎Same problem as the one you just sold on BaT. 
>> 
>> Too nice for a kid that's just going to put fuel in it, and drive the wheels 
>> off. 
>> 
>> Perhaps it too will bring a profit on BaT.
>> 
>> Rick
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Another repair

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Good Job! FWIW, I have to re-apply Houdini to the old Cessna locks every
4-6 months to keep them working smoothly.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> The trunk lock on my '98 Jetta has never worked well. For awhile I had
> some teflon lock goop that would get it working again. More recently I used
> Houdini lube on it which worked well for awhile. In the last 4 months it
> hasn't worked at all. I rarely use the trunk but since the car otherwise
> has only one lock (driver's door) I wanted another that worked.The lock is
> held in with 2 screws, then held together with one E clip so disassembly is
> really easy. I didn't pay much attention to the orientation of the bits
> which became a problem later on but not that big of a deal really.
> What I found inside is a lock very much like a w123:
> http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/
> 1998%20Jetta/IMG_20170506_155448848_zpsrm3sn25s.jpg
> The little lock wafers are pretty much exactly like a w123:
> http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/
> 1998%20Jetta/IMG_20170506_155448848_zpsrm3sn25s.jpg
> The lock was clogged with what looks like earwax, it laughed at brake
> cleaner although carb cleaner melted it pretty good. I ended up using a
> combination of carb cleaner, Houdini lock lube and a brass punch to get the
> wafers out. Then used some 400 grit sandpaper to polish the sides of the
> wafers. Took about an hour of scraping with a dental tool to get the shmoo
> out of the lock cylinder. I did manage to lose a couple of the springs so
> I've only got 5 wafers instead of 7. I figure my car isn't much of a target
> for thieves...
> Theres an o-ring around the body of the lock that had failed. Since the
> little door on the end of the lock was intact I think water was getting
> past the o-ring and gumming up the teflon stuff I'd put it. I put a new
> o-ring on and hosed it down with Houdini lube, I'll keep an eye on it for
> the next couple weeks and report the results.
> Reassembly was a pain since I hadn't paid enough attention to the
> orientation, theres the cylinder orientation (goes in 2 ways) and then a
> block that clips on to that which can go two ways. I put it together wrong
> 3 times before getting it right...
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[MBZ] 2 tone 115 on BAT brought $5700!

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Not bad.

Anyone want to buy a red one?

RB


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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Bidding war!
-- 
Max Dillon
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'87 300TD
'95 E300

On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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>And a no reserve auction, too:
>
>http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/
>
>
>-D
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Yeah, that was a knuckle biter for sure.  I’ve already talked to the high 
bidder so I know I’m good with the sale.

Money for the “finnie fund!”

-D


> On May 8, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Hammer fell at $6700!  Congrats Dan!
> 
> Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the late 
> bids came in, just like a real auction.  No last minute sniping.  
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
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> '95 E300
> 
> On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
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>> And a no reserve auction, too:
>> 
>> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/
>> 
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Lets see if they pay. That is an insane amount of crack

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> On May 8, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Hammer fell at $6700!  Congrats Dan!
> 
> Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the late 
> bids came in, just like a real auction.  No last minute sniping.  
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> 
>> On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> And a no reserve auction, too:
>> 
>> http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/
>> 
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Yep. Going to get me some BAT crack.

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> On May 8, 2017, at 4:25 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Kaleb should learn from you, start cashing in on his collection...
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> 
>> On May 8, 2017 5:24:00 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> Yeah, that was a knuckle biter for sure.  I’ve already talked to the
>> high bidder so I know I’m good with the sale.
>> 
>> Money for the “finnie fund!”
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 8, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hammer fell at $6700!  Congrats Dan!
>>> 
>>> Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the
>> late bids came in, just like a real auction.  No last minute sniping.  
>>> -- 
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
>>> '87 300TD
>>> '95 E300
>>> 
>>> On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>>  wrote:
 And a no reserve auction, too:
 
 http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/
 
 
 -D
 
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Already talked to the high bidder.  He’s good for it.

-D


> On May 8, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Lets see if they pay. That is an insane amount of crack
> 
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[MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

You can see details here:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058

$2,000 out the door.  Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the eldest 
son has his diesel.

A BIG thanks to AZ Bob for checking this car out for me.  Great job, Bob!

-D
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

It’s got exhaust flex that needs to be addressed.  Minor problem.  Vacuum 
issues for shifting as well, but again, simple stuff.

Do these have the blue flying saucer thing for vacuum control?

-D


> On May 8, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> ‎Same problem as the one you just sold on BaT. 
> 
> Too nice for a kid that's just going to put fuel in it, and drive the wheels 
> off. 
> 
> Perhaps it too will bring a profit on BaT.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Dang!

[archer75--- via Mercedes]

I looked up scientology on the web. It appears to be based in part on Freuds 
theory of the Id and Ego. It seems to get into trouble when dealing with people 
who see visions, hear voices, can't function in normal society 
(schizophrenics). Several schizophrenics under the "care" of scientology have 
committed murder.

Wikipedia has a pretty thorough article on Hubbard and Scientology. This about 
Hubbards early years is interesting:

"L. Ron Hubbard (1911–1986) was the only child of Harry Ross Hubbard, a United 
States Navy officer, and his wife Ledora. Hubbard spent three semesters at 
George Washington University but was placed on probation in September 1931. He 
failed to return for the fall 1932 semester.[27]

In July 1941, Hubbard was commissioned as a Lieutenant (junior grade) in the 
U.S. Naval Reserve. On May 18, 1943, his subchaser left Portland. That night, 
Hubbard ordered his crew to fire 35 depth charges and a number of gun rounds at 
what he believed were Japanese submarines.[28] His ship sustained minor damage 
and three crew were injured. Having run out of depth charges and with the 
presence of a submarine still unconfirmed by other ships, Hubbard's ship was 
ordered back to port. The navy report concludes that "there was no submarine in 
the area." A decade later, Hubbard claimed he had sunk a Japanese submarine in 
his Scientology lectures.

On June 28, 1941, Hubbard ordered his crew to fire on the Coronado Islands. 
Hubbard apparently did not realize that the islands belonged to US-allied 
Mexico, nor that he had taken his vessel into Mexican territorial waters.[30] 
He was reprimanded and removed from command on July 7.[30] After reassignment 
to a naval facility in Monterey, California, Hubbard became depressed and fell 
ill. Reporting stomach pains in April 1945, he spent the remainder of the war 
as a patient in Oak Knoll Naval Hospital in Oakland, California...snip
Gerry
 
~~~
> Yeah that was some pretty funny stuff.  Didn't Elron's wife or 
> girlfriend kill him out in the desert and they never found his body?
> 
> I have this friend (or used to, haven't seen him in ages) who knew both 
> of those characters somewhat peripherally based on some interesting 
> background.  He was good friends with Jerry Pournelle and I guess all 
> these guys used to hang around together at various times.  They were all 
> pretty weird but quite smart too.  I met one of them once, a somewhat 
> marginal SF writer, I forget which one, at one of his weddings.  I 
> remember talking to my friend about this scientologist thing way back 
> when, he thought it was the funniest damn thing he ever saw -- some hack 
> by Elron got turned into something for reals and those idiots started 
> making big money off it.  Wonders never cease.
> 
> I had this other friend, another MIT guy, who had a very serious plan to 
> create a "religion" and start it up.  He had most of the details worked 
> out to be internally consistent, but of course the whole thing was 
> complete BS nonsense which was part of the fun for him.  I think at the 
> time his main interests in doing it were to 1) just do it, 2) see if he 
> could get people to actually get involved with it, and 3) women.  It of 
> course had him as the Grand Poobah or something, to whom all the women 
> would have to submit, and the guys would do the work and bring in 
> money.  No xenus or anything like that, it was just some feel-good kind 
> of thing (mostly for him) and a way to fund whatever other interests he 
> might have (along with the women aspect).  As far as I know he never 
> moved forward with it but he was more than half-serious about it.  He 
> was quite successful in the women aspect even without the religion due 
> to his rather winning personality, so that motivation factor kinda faded 
> away.
> 
> --FT
> 
> 
> On 5/8/17 8:17 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote:
> > On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this
> >> "religion" or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many
> >> people?
> >>
> > Would you believe a bar bet between L. Ron Hubbard and Robert Heinlein?
> >
> > Hubbard founded Scientology, and Heinlein wrote "Stranger In A Strange
> > Land,"  so who did the better job is up for debate...  :D
> >
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Now that I am looking at it closer I have to say for the money you could have 
found a much better example. There are 2 big red flags for me. First of all the 
cat being deleted. Like max says the exhaust will not sound right at all. 
That's going to be a major annoyance. The big big big huge huge huge red flag 
is the bit about the oil breather hose re routed with catch can? Wtf? Every 606 
I have owned has had almost zero blow by. The only reason for this "upgrade" is 
if it's blowing a crazy amount of oil out. Do we have any additional photos? I 
am very worried for Dan. This does not seem like a good deal at all, especially 
since it's such a run of the mill car. 

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> On May 8, 2017, at 5:00 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Well, I see a couple things, but the price is great and they are really
> nice cars when sorted out.
> 
> The muffler / catalyst delete troubles me.  Mine sounded awful with no cat,
> and not much better with an aftermarket cat.  The exhaust system is really
> tuned for the best sound.
> 
> No discussion of the AC evaporator, leaking or not leaking or replaced.
> 
> What the heck is "valve cleaning"?
> 
> -
> Max
> Charleston SC
> 
> On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> You can see details here:
>> 
>> http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-
>> giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058
>> 
>> $2,000 out the door.  Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the
>> eldest son has his diesel.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy smokes. 

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> My pleasure, Dan. That was the first time I've been up close and personal 
> with a W124. Good learning. Plus, i was on the correct side of town to buy 
> new CrossFit shoes and I had some fish tacos from my fav taco dive. 
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>> On May 8, 2017, at 3:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> It’s got exhaust flex that needs to be addressed.  Minor problem.  Vacuum 
>> issues for shifting as well, but again, simple stuff.
>> 
>> Do these have the blue flying saucer thing for vacuum control?
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 8, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
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>>> ‎Same problem as the one you just sold on BaT. 
>>> 
>>> Too nice for a kid that's just going to put fuel in it, and drive the 
>>> wheels off. 
>>> 
>>> Perhaps it too will bring a profit on BaT.
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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Dude you are going to need a whole new exhaust probably if you don't want it to 
sound like a Honda.

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> On May 8, 2017, at 5:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It’s got exhaust flex that needs to be addressed.  Minor problem.  Vacuum 
> issues for shifting as well, but again, simple stuff.
> 
> Do these have the blue flying saucer thing for vacuum control?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 8, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> ‎Same problem as the one you just sold on BaT. 
>> 
>> Too nice for a kid that's just going to put fuel in it, and drive the wheels 
>> off. 
>> 
>> Perhaps it too will bring a profit on BaT.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 115 on BAT brought $5700!

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Yes

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> Not bad.
> 
> Anyone want to buy a red one?
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> RB
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

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"This is a lot of car for more than twice the the current bid."

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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

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No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport.

Poll: What other good condition, well maintained car would you buy for 7k,
for daily driving? Any make, any model.

My vote is the 94 e420 with 77k. Great car.

On May 8, 2017 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" 
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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Not in my neighborhood.

I appreciate your concern.

While there may be some blow by, the engine is fine.  Compression checked out 
across all cylinders.

Again, I didn’t buy this to be a Martha car.  It’s going to be run into the 
ground.  Not everything I buy needs to be perfect, and I know what this car’s 
issues are going in, so nothing is a surprise.  This will replace the 
Tommymobile, which has served it’s purpose well.

-D

> On May 8, 2017, at 8:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I think my point being that you could have got a car without a seemly worn 
> out engine for that price or less. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 8, 2017, at 7:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Settle down.  It’s a $2k car and it’s not perfect.  I’m well aware of the 
>> cat issue and the exhaust.  Again, not something I’m concerned about.
>> 
>> This is going to be a beater within a year, believe me. I don’t care what it 
>> sounds like or how much blowby it has.  I did not buy it to make it a Martha 
>> car.  I bought it for the oldest son to run into the ground.
>> 
>> When it shows up it will get the full on Martha treatment, the front bumper 
>> strip will get addressed, the exhaust will get sealed if it’s leaking at the 
>> flex, the vacuum issues will be taken care of so it shifts smoothly, and all 
>> fluids and filters will get replaced.
>> 
>> That will be the high point of its existence, I suspect.
>> 
>> -D


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[MBZ] Maybe Poos would like another toke off the BAT crack pipe

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/252927354559?hash=item3ae3a526bf:g:PT4AAOSwn-tZD4i3=mtr


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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

nice!   Well done, Grasshopper!


Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 4:53 PM
You can see details here:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058

$2,000 out the door. Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the 
eldest son has his diesel.


A BIG thanks to AZ Bob for checking this car out for me. Great job, Bob!

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Any TDI. $7k would buy a really nice example. I prefer 2006 and earlier for the 
simplicity of pre-DPF. The easiest to work on are the pre-pump deuce engines 
which I think came with model year 2003. The '97-2002 VE engines have 
conventional injection pumps and are pretty easy to work on although tight 
quarters.

Plan on spending $250 for the VCDS cable to connect your laptop for easy 
troubleshooting.
-Curt


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I would say a later model W124 of some sort.  While they have their issues, 
they’re fairly inexpensive to operated and pretty bulletproof.

-D


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> 
> No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport.
> 
> Poll: What other good condition, well maintained car would you buy for 7k,
> for daily driving? Any make, any model.
> 
> My vote is the 94 e420 with 77k. Great car.
> 
> On May 8, 2017 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" 
> wrote:
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>> 
>> "This is a lot of car for more than twice the the current bid."
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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Car-part.com  ...


Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 6:23 PM
Dude you are going to need a whole new exhaust probably if you don't 
want it to sound like a Honda.




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Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

its a pos 210...  Buy a 123   I'll give ya $400 for it!

If it is anything like the thermometer on 124, 126, the LCD gives out.  
SInce this one is red, there are probably any number of possible 
failures.  Data flow interrupted, failure of the display unit, data not 
sent, etc.



Bob Rentfro via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 7:04 PM
The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges. 
What's the deal?


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Re: [MBZ] Hallandale, FL 1985 300D for under $20k.

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Not for the seller if he gets his price.

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> Ooof... what a disaster.
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Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

That's more than the MSRP back in the day...  How can there be service
records for a car with 38 miles?

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> 83 bids currently. Reserve not met.
>
> Wow.
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:24:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
 wrote:

> So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy
> smokes. 

I presume the pictures on which you are commenting were on the
now-deleted craigslist ad.


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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

RE: crack money for old Diesels

I wondered if those of the (J) party persuasion in the DC area were 
ready to start their own "prepper" movement after being so thoroughly 
defeated.   If so, I was going to suggest we work together to offer up 
to them refurb mechanical FI Dissels that can survive the apocalyptic 
world.  It would be nice to have a steady supply of lobbyists and gummit 
payroll fools, and the various and sundry leeches attached to them, 
flush with our cash,  as customers.   Our mole in the system says the 
deep state is alive and well and nobody is headed for the hills yet.


So, no boom in sight yet.


Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
May 8, 2017 at 4:31 PM
Yep. Going to get me some BAT crack.

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Re: [MBZ] Hallandale, FL 1985 300D for under $20k.

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Ooof... what a disaster.

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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

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I would say a later model W124 of some sort.  While they have their issues, 
they’re fairly inexpensive to operated and pretty bulletproof.

-D


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> 
> No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport.
> 
> Poll: What other good condition, well maintained car would you buy for 7k,
> for daily driving? Any make, any model.
> 
> My vote is the 94 e420 with 77k. Great car.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

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No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that benzworld 
post

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> On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:24:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
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>> So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy
>> smokes. 
> 
> I presume the pictures on which you are commenting were on the
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Another repair

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

I suspect if I'd been applying Houdini to the lock every month the earwax would 
have stayed soft enough to work but of course it's better to fix it right...

Curt

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  On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:37 PM, OK Don wrote:   Good Job! 
FWIW, I have to re-apply Houdini to the old Cessna locks every 4-6 months to 
keep them working smoothly.

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
 wrote:

The trunk lock on my '98 Jetta has never worked well. For awhile I had some 
teflon lock goop that would get it working again. More recently I used Houdini 
lube on it which worked well for awhile. In the last 4 months it hasn't worked 
at all. I rarely use the trunk but since the car otherwise has only one lock 
(driver's door) I wanted another that worked.The lock is held in with 2 screws, 
then held together with one E clip so disassembly is really easy. I didn't pay 
much attention to the orientation of the bits which became a problem later on 
but not that big of a deal really.
What I found inside is a lock very much like a w123: http://i843.photobucket. 
com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/ 1998%20Jetta/IMG_20170506_ 
155448848_zpsrm3sn25s.jpg
The little lock wafers are pretty much exactly like a w123: 
http://i843.photobucket. com/albums/zz353/curtludwig/ 
1998%20Jetta/IMG_20170506_ 155448848_zpsrm3sn25s.jpg
The lock was clogged with what looks like earwax, it laughed at brake cleaner 
although carb cleaner melted it pretty good. I ended up using a combination of 
carb cleaner, Houdini lock lube and a brass punch to get the wafers out. Then 
used some 400 grit sandpaper to polish the sides of the wafers. Took about an 
hour of scraping with a dental tool to get the shmoo out of the lock cylinder. 
I did manage to lose a couple of the springs so I've only got 5 wafers instead 
of 7. I figure my car isn't much of a target for thieves...
Theres an o-ring around the body of the lock that had failed. Since the little 
door on the end of the lock was intact I think water was getting past the 
o-ring and gumming up the teflon stuff I'd put it. I put a new o-ring on and 
hosed it down with Houdini lube, I'll keep an eye on it for the next couple 
weeks and report the results.
Reassembly was a pain since I hadn't paid enough attention to the orientation, 
theres the cylinder orientation (goes in 2 ways) and then a block that clips on 
to that which can go two ways. I put it together wrong 3 times before getting 
it right...

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Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

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It's common. I think I have seen videos on how to repair.

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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I think my point being that you could have got a car without a seemly worn out 
engine for that price or less. 

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> On May 8, 2017, at 7:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Settle down.  It’s a $2k car and it’s not perfect.  I’m well aware of the cat 
> issue and the exhaust.  Again, not something I’m concerned about.
> 
> This is going to be a beater within a year, believe me. I don’t care what it 
> sounds like or how much blowby it has.  I did not buy it to make it a Martha 
> car.  I bought it for the oldest son to run into the ground.
> 
> When it shows up it will get the full on Martha treatment, the front bumper 
> strip will get addressed, the exhaust will get sealed if it’s leaking at the 
> flex, the vacuum issues will be taken care of so it shifts smoothly, and all 
> fluids and filters will get replaced.
> 
> That will be the high point of its existence, I suspect.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 8, 2017, at 7:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that benzworld 
>> post
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>>> On May 8, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:24:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
 So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy
 smokes. 
>>> 
>>> I presume the pictures on which you are commenting were on the
>>> now-deleted craigslist ad.
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

Nice choice.

On May 8, 2017 2:54 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" 
wrote:

> You can see details here:
>
> http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-
> giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058
>
> $2,000 out the door.  Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the
> eldest son has his diesel.
>
> A BIG thanks to AZ Bob for checking this car out for me.  Great job, Bob!
>
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[MBZ] Today's Crack

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/1984-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Base-Coupe-2-Door-/252923676443?nav=SEARCH

83 bids currently. Reserve not met.

Wow.

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Looks nice, run of the mill e300 with no options though. You will have $3k in 
it for sure. 

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> On May 8, 2017, at 4:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> You can see details here:
> 
> http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058
> 
> $2,000 out the door.  Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the eldest 
> son has his diesel.
> 
> A BIG thanks to AZ Bob for checking this car out for me.  Great job, Bob!
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 115 on BAT brought $5700!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Randy, you just need to polish it up.  you will get $US6k, or about $15K CA.
;)

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Yes
>
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> > On May 8, 2017, at 5:40 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Not bad.
> >
> > Anyone want to buy a red one?
> >
> > RB
> >
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[MBZ] How Do These Fail?

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges. What's the 
deal?

Bob R




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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Settle down.  It’s a $2k car and it’s not perfect.  I’m well aware of the cat 
issue and the exhaust.  Again, not something I’m concerned about.

This is going to be a beater within a year, believe me. I don’t care what it 
sounds like or how much blowby it has.  I did not buy it to make it a Martha 
car.  I bought it for the oldest son to run into the ground.

When it shows up it will get the full on Martha treatment, the front bumper 
strip will get addressed, the exhaust will get sealed if it’s leaking at the 
flex, the vacuum issues will be taken care of so it shifts smoothly, and all 
fluids and filters will get replaced.

That will be the high point of its existence, I suspect.

-D



> On May 8, 2017, at 7:45 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that benzworld 
> post
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 8, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
>> 
>> On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:24:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes"
>>  wrote:
>> 
>>> So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy
>>> smokes. 
>> 
>> I presume the pictures on which you are commenting were on the
>> now-deleted craigslist ad.
>> 
>> 
>> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Drinks all around!!

Dan, we couldn't have done it without you!

On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:21 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> Any TDI. $7k would buy a really nice example. I prefer 2006 and earlier
> for the simplicity of pre-DPF. The easiest to work on are the pre-pump
> deuce engines which I think came with model year 2003. The '97-2002 VE
> engines have conventional injection pumps and are pretty easy to work on
> although tight quarters.
>
> Plan on spending $250 for the VCDS cable to connect your laptop for easy
> troubleshooting.
> -Curt
>
>
>   From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
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> Cc: Dan Penoff 
>  Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 9:05 PM
>  Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT
>
> I would say a later model W124 of some sort.  While they have their
> issues, they’re fairly inexpensive to operated and pretty bulletproof.
>
> -D
>
>
> > On May 8, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport.
> >
> > Poll: What other good condition, well maintained car would you buy for
> 7k,
> > for daily driving? Any make, any model.
> >
> > My vote is the 94 e420 with 77k. Great car.
> >
> > On May 8, 2017 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "This is a lot of car for more than twice the the current bid."
> >>
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