[MBZ] Buh-bye, 300E

2014-12-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The 92 300E 2.6 that Tony so willingly sold to my oldest son has moved along. After getting close to 220k, peeling clear coat, tired paint, mysterious oil leak and ever weeping water pump, eldest son finally took the initiative and sold it to his first potential buyer last night for $700. Not

Re: [MBZ] Buh-bye, 300E

2014-12-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Does the mechanic come along with the $700? --R On 12/9/14 8:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: The 92 300E 2.6 that Tony so willingly sold to my oldest son has moved along. After getting close to 220k, peeling clear coat, tired paint, mysterious oil leak and ever weeping water pump,

Re: [MBZ] Buh-bye, 300E

2014-12-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No, but direct supervision and advanced troubleshooting skills are provided at no cost. In other words, when there's a problem, he gets to go through the diagnostic steps with supervision. That way he learns how to do it and I get to keep my hands clean. I realize that as my kids get older

Re: [MBZ] Buh-bye, 300E

2014-12-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would you like to adopt a slightly older foster son? On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No, but direct supervision and advanced troubleshooting skills are provided at no cost. In other words, when there's a problem, he gets to go through

[MBZ] Way OT: Calculating NPV

2014-12-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Does anyone know the formula for calculating net present value, using an HP 12C calculator (dowloaded for free as an Android app)? A friend of mine is trying to put a cash value on his FERS pension. Andrew 1983 300TD still leaks after roof drains cleared and new front s/r seal 1985 3000TD Newer

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Calculating NPV

2014-12-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
As always, google is your friend. And your friend's friend. https://www.google.com/search?q=net+present+value%2C+using+an+HP+12C+calculatorie=utf-8oe=utf-8 --R On 12/9/14 10:40 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: net present value, using an HP 12C calculator

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Calculating NPV

2014-12-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The instructions are not specific enough. I need someone to walk me through the steps, using the inputs that I provide. On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 10:47 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: As always, google is your friend. And your friend's friend.

[MBZ] As I was saying earlier - is this one of yours Wilton

2014-12-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Supposedly, a B52 bomb pattern crater in a field in Laos RB http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p294/oldsub86/B52bombpatterncraterinLaos_zpsf3ec479a.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Calculating NPV

2014-12-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Is this a variant of the standard 5-tuple: present-value, interest rate, period, payment, future value? On those you just punch in the four you know, hitting the marked key after each, then push the last key (of the five) and it'll give it to you. Signs are used to aim the algorithm in the

Re: [MBZ] As I was saying earlier - is this one of yours Wilton

2014-12-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Possibly; easier to lay it on a B-52, though, if a row of 'em is viewed from above. The usual load for a B-52D in that area and time was 108 500-pounders released in a string or train, usually leaving a row of 108 craters. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell via

[MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Diesel has finally started to fall like gas has - I saw from $2.99.9 to $3.49.9 this morning. un-contaminated regular grade gas is $2.39.9, while the drunken stuff is $2.19.9 or so. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Fog Light Problem

2014-12-09 Thread LarryT via Mercedes
Hi Gang -- A while back I wrote about a problem I had where both fog lights stopped working. i tested the bulbs and that worked great with 12V -- I changed the light switch with a new one I didn't know I had and Presto! I now have Fog Lights to help spot the deer along the side of the

Re: [MBZ] Fog Light Problem

2014-12-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Hi Gang -- A while back I wrote about a problem I had where both fog lights stopped working. i tested the bulbs and that worked great with 12V -- I changed the light switch with a new one I didn't know I had and Presto! I now have Fog Lights to help spot the deer along the side of the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Diesel has finally started to fall like gas has - I saw from $2.99.9 to $3.49.9 this morning. un-contaminated regular grade gas is $2.39.9, while the drunken stuff is $2.19.9 or so. $3.41 to 3.69 here. Unfortunately the highest price is at the one i trust the most for good winter

[MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-600-Series-600SL-1-935-ACTUAL-MILES-1993-mercedes-600-sl-v-12-1-935-actual-miles-like-/161512642458?forcerrptr=truehash=item259ae7579aitem=161512642458pt=US_Cars_Trucks Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-600-Series-600SL-1-935-ACTUAL-MILES-1993-mercedes-600-sl-v-12-1-935-actual-miles-like-/161512642458?forcerrptr=truehash=item259ae7579aitem=161512642458pt=US_Cars_Trucks You NEED that Dan! The perfect car to Martha-ize! Besides in a couple years you can

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where do you live - San Fran?? Around here it's as low as $3.19 On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 2:15 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Diesel has finally started to fall like gas has - I saw from $2.99.9 to $3.49.9 this morning. un-contaminated regular grade gas is $2.39.9,

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I gotta say, that car has zero styling points. The shape and contours of the body are completely unlovable. I don't care if it has zero miles - I'm not interested at any price. On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 2:36 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nope. I like the 97 and later models. Fewer problems and better electronics, IMHO. Nothing to Martha-ize on that car. I'm driving mine once again since the S420 is no longer mine. Dang, I miss driving a W140! Dan Sent from my iPad On Dec 9, 2014, at 2:36 PM, Curly McLain 126die...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dan, I have no doubt they are better cars. It's just that they are so b*tt ugly I could cry. On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 3:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nope. I like the 97 and later models. Fewer problems and better electronics, IMHO. Nothing to Martha-ize on that

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 9 Dec 2014 13:15:56 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Diesel has finally started to fall like gas has - I saw from $2.99.9 to $3.49.9 this morning. un-contaminated regular grade gas is $2.39.9, while the drunken stuff is $2.19.9 or so. $3.41 to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
3.79 for diesel this morning in Whitehall, MI 49461 Michael E. Esh 231 286 2344 On Dec 9, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Tue, 9 Dec 2014 13:15:56 -0600 Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Diesel has finally started to fall like

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They look like a Mustang. I have come to accept this. Like the W140, which got a facelift in 1996, the R129s were significantly better as far as quality and reliability from 1996 on. They got the electronic five speed 722.6 transmission, redesigned ACC system and a number of less significant

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
IMHO, it has all the style points of any common Jap rice rocket.. somehow, Mercedes lost the plot. Sorry.. On Tue, Dec 9, 2014 at 12:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The R129 looks much better than the earlier versions unless one goes all the way back into the era of the W113. RB On 09/12/2014 4:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: They look like a Mustang. I have come to accept this. Like the W140, which got a

Re: [MBZ] Fog Light Problem

2014-12-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY. Wilton - Original Message - From: LarryT via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 1:22 PM Subject: [MBZ] Fog Light Problem Hi Gang -- A while back I wrote about a problem I had where both fog

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would agree. Try as I might, I have never been able to like the styling of the W107 models. I never really like the W116s, either, which are very close in design to the W107s in my opinion. I seriously considered a couple of different W107s in my search, but I just couldn't convince myself

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
I don't think the R129 is that bad. It has clean lines. I agree about the R107. It just doesn't cut it for me although the early euro models weren't that bad. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 9, 2014, at 6:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I would agree. Try as I

[MBZ] Wilton - One of yours?

2014-12-09 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Photo of bomb crater in Laos. RB -- next part -- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: nsmail (2).jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 81714 bytes Desc: not available URL: http://mail.okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20141208/d06c98bf/attachment.jpg

Re: [MBZ] Time Capsule

2014-12-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
G Mann via Mercedes wrote: IMHO, it has all the style points of any common Jap rice rocket.. somehow, Mercedes lost the plot. Sorry.. I thought it was a cross between a Mustang Convertible and a LeBaron GTC. In fact, a couple of companies used to make fiberglass kits to convert LeBarons into

Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA TV Question

2014-12-09 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am going to assume that chicago has a stronger signal than south bend. Also, that there are only digital channels, no analog. A high power omni directional digital antenna should be able to suck down signal from both. I had to find out about this stuff in trying to get OTA tv for SWMBA in

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I paid 3.459 today for #2. Petrol was 3.819. This is in South County RI. On Dec 9, 2014 4:13 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 3.79 for diesel this morning in Whitehall, MI 49461 Michael E. Esh 231 286 2344 On Dec 9, 2014, at 4:00 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: OTA TV Question

2014-12-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
she would have to get a cable hook up or the $200 omni antenna. If you are having reception problems, you don't want an omnidirectional antenna, you want a high-gain unidirectional antenna. Then aim it at your signal source, which hopefully is _not_ behind the airport! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I expect you mean benzin was $2.81.The station I usually buy at has regular at $2.75 and diesel at $3.39, even at the premium for diesel my Jetta is cheaper to drive than most cars. More fun too, I like the subtle turbo whistle. -Curt From: Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Diesel prices

2014-12-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes you are right. Sorry for the typo. 2.81 for petrol. On Dec 9, 2014 9:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I expect you mean benzin was $2.81.The station I usually buy at has regular at $2.75 and diesel at $3.39, even at the premium for diesel my Jetta is cheaper to

[MBZ] EGT anyone?

2014-12-09 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
IF you have a turboDiesel, you really should have an EGT gauge and a boost gauge. I have never forgiven MB or VW for thinking these are not necessary in the US/NA. My old Bosch injection guy thought they were necessary for ANY Diesel engine. Back 30 years ago it was hundreds of bucks to get

Re: [MBZ] Wilton - One of yours?

2014-12-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
'Don't remember dropping any on Laos, but possible. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 12:18 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wilton - One of yours? Photo of bomb