[MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This looks interesting. Not much in the way of details or pictures. My prior 123 Diesels were 82 and 83. I have never had an 85. Isn't there some weird stuff about the 85 that is unique. This one is here in Wichita, so I might look at it. Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] a 124 diesel in Wichita

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well if it's above board it's a good price but it's got the wrong wheels, those cheap aftermarket head lights, And who knows about the repaint. Worth looking at though but from the ad he seems to be thinking the $2500 is the starting price and is looking for offers above that. Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Look here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1740775 Fairly simple process to install the 32 bit EFI bootloader. I did the same with Mavericks. Works like a champ. What did Yosemite do to your Mini? Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 8:18 PM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am not

Re: [MBZ] OT - Drone video

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Sitting on my walker. Considering the micro size of the vehicle, I'm amazed by all of it. The entire vehicle smaller that my hand, and I'm not a big guy. Wilt Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Tue, 17 Feb 2015 17:24:29 -0500

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Nope income does not factor in at all as far as credit score goes. It does when you got to get a loan though. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 7:52 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Isn't there a relationship to the amount of revolving credit versus your

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Peter wrote: Certainly NOT engineering or wastewater treatment. Tell us which wastewater engineering firm? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
I don't like the tacky chrome wheel arch moldings! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4870297534.html -Original Message- From: Donald

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Absolutely. They haven't been used in a number of years. When we were in Indiana and the wife was laid off for more than a year we really had no choice but to take on some CC debt. it was that or lose the house. Luckily, we prevailed and have never been late paying a bill in over 35 years.

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea you are right about closing accounts. The more the better actually, it increased total credit limit which raises the score and increases average age. My point was most people move that debt to long term mortgage debt them rack the cards back up again Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015,

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I am not sure I want to run Yosemite on my macpro. It sort of messed up the mac mini that is actually able to run it. What did you have to do to make the Macpro 1,1 able to handle more than 10.7? clay Not sure why you'd want a newer OS. I've heard no compelling reasons. 10.6 is nice

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just refinanced to lower my loan from 2.9 to 2.75 percent (5/1 ARM). Took a lot more than 20 minutes here in the Free State, and probably cost a lot more too.. On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 7:08 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sounds just like the system when we

Re: [MBZ] Wx

2015-02-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
Having another record breaking warm day in Seattle. S430 said it was 17c outside before noon. My garden is doing things it should not be until March. clay On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:35 AM, Alice Strickland via Mercedes wrote: Mighty quiet here in Goldsboro, NC, this morning; 27F, quarter inch

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-17 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Tom wrote: My wife's AWD Volvo will leave a RWD Mercedes in the dust... When did Mrs Savage happen? - Congratulations!! mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
I do have a Newton, but find it hard to keep up with the newer hardware like wifi on it. clay On Feb 17, 2015, at 1:54 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: Have you tried the Dragon app to keep from having to use hand? I have it on my ancient iPad. It must have advanced beyond the

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
If it doesn't have plug wires, how does it work? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon Coil on each plug. 6 plugs = 6 coils. The E320 I had (M104) used them scared me. I decided I like the M103 better because I understand it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] NOW ED

2015-02-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I am on the board of our little local water company. There is a scheme for very expensive, generally unwanted road project to come through our service area. I asked our engineering staff to look into the proposed ROW and how it would affect our infrastructure, and what we would have to do

[MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Working on a refinance for the house right now with our current mortgage holder - Wells Fargo. Got a letter in the mail today from them asking for verification of my current mortgage payment. head slap Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] a 124 diesel in Wichita

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Here is another that looks interesting. Except the seller sounds a little crazy. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4884479329.html I am a little concerned because it looks like they just bought it. Notice the temporary license tag. I think they just bought it this month. Why do they want

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sounds just like the system when we refinanced in 2013 with Quicken Loans. Everybody was super nice and it was real easy. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Today's

Re: [MBZ] a 124 diesel in Wichita

2015-02-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good point. Worth asking about in an innocent way... On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 6:09 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Here is another that looks interesting. Except the seller sounds a little crazy. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4884479329.html I am a little

Re: [MBZ] OT but interesting

2015-02-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 17 Feb 2015 16:10:59 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This is something I picked off of another list that I read. Thought you folks might enjoy it too. http://yarchive.net/home.html Since it's all text, there's a lot of reading in little

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How do you figure? You'd rather pay 20+% on that debt than 3.5%?Ideally you'd just pay it off but in the real world for lots of people that just isn't in the cards. For cases like that rolling it into a lower rate structure where the interest is  tax deductible makes good sense. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis

2015-02-17 Thread Kevin Allen Kraly via Mercedes
If it doesn’t have plug wires, how does it work? Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes it is very interesting Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This looks interesting. Not much in the way of details or pictures. My prior 123 Diesels were 82 and 83. I have never had an 85. Isn't there some

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe the stall speed on the torque converter is higher on the 85, and there are some other details as well, but that's the biggie as I recall. Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:56 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This looks interesting. Not much in the way of

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
These claims are usually made by people who have no idea what sort of maintenance it takes to make them go long distances. I did have a 83 123 diesel that had over 450,000 miles on it when I sold it. But, the previous owner had put 375,000 of those miles on it and his service records filled

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
We have WF mortgage and refi-ed with them too. Get one of their mortgage people to just deal with it for you. When we did the refi all we had to do was show up and sign some papers, took all of 20min, nothing else we had to do, maybe send a copy of the last tax 1040 or something. --R On

Re: [MBZ] OT - Drone video

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Thanks. Me, too Wilt Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I want your house. Love the architecture. I'm a sucker for the classical/Georgian look. Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Alice Strickland via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Best oil trader says oil prices may plunge some more

2015-02-17 Thread David Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes
On 2/17/2015 11:20 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 09:42:51 -0500 David Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 2/14/2015 10:55 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: While there is a national interest, is it proper use of eminent domain to tear up the

Re: [MBZ] OT - Drone video

2015-02-17 Thread Kevin Allen Kraly via Mercedes
What make/model is that drone? They are getting more sophisticated every day. I have a couple of them that I buzz around the house from time to time and bother my wife and the dogs. I’m going to have to charge them up since the neighbor’s cat has begun sneaking in through the dog door.

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I ended up having to tow the BMW to a shop. Hopefully, it is nothing catastrophic. If it is, then this baby might be VERY interesting to me! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 5:01 PM To: Donald Snook;

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
How else would you easily hide the rust? RB On 17/02/2015 5:18 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote: I don't like the tacky chrome wheel arch moldings! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link:

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
To be honest, I don't think it would be that difficult to get a W123 diesel up to 500K miles in a salt free environment. Just do routine oil, filter, valve adjustment, timing chains. It's the salt that kills them! Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:26 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have no complaints with their mortgage people. I emailed them on a Saturday, had a call from a mortgage officer that afternoon, and we've already got a loan approval/commitment less than a week later. It appears that their automated application tracking system isn't getting updated as

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea I saw that one a while back, impressive photo skills. Let us know what it looks like. I was sort of interested also. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:15 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sorry, I forgot to include link:

Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer [was: Re: Schnee]

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Apple doesn't even want to admit they made the original iPad, they've completely disowned it... -Curt From: Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 4:54 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton's computer

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The VIN is definitely garbled. Should start WD etc. Major changes: Transmission has many improvements in 1985 models. Electronic tachometer replaces mechanical one. Trap oxidizer on CA models. Some new electronic modules, including one in the Passenger Side front kick panel that I had to

Re: [MBZ] NOW ED

2015-02-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Rich, are you going to try to single-hand-ally stop five twenty six from expanding onto John's Island? This will be fun! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It can, but one of the criteria is the length of time you've had accounts open. The longer you've had accounts open, even if they're unused, is considered a positive thing. Having too many accounts can work against you - that's why closing an account can increase your score. There are some

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
There must have been some other factor that just so happen to cause it to go up at that time. Closing a credit card account will lower your total available credit which will increase your percentage of used credit. I suppose if it was a card with a balance with a low limit and you paid it off

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Coils and plug boots. Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail: d...@snooklawllc.commailto:d...@snooklawllc.com This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product

Re: [MBZ] OT - Drone video

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I want your house. Love the architecture. I'm a sucker for the classical/Georgian look. Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Alice Strickland via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Click on following link to check video # 2 son made of the house with me sitting on walker outside front

[MBZ] Anyone in Portland, OR?

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I was thinking there were a couple of folks on the list that were in this area. If so, can you drop me a note off list, please? Thanks, Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just closed an account - that raised my credit score. On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Absolutely. They haven't been used in a number of years. When we were in Indiana and the wife was laid off for more than a year we really had no

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
I am not sure I want to run Yosemite on my macpro. It sort of messed up the mac mini that is actually able to run it. What did you have to do to make the Macpro 1,1 able to handle more than 10.7? clay On Feb 17, 2015, at 3:58 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My last new Mac was a 2006

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Isn't there a relationship to the amount of revolving credit versus your income? At some point too much credit is worse than too new credit. You could close one of your newest accounts and make that better. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Because 90% of people will just run the cards back up. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How do you figure? You'd rather pay 20+% on that debt than 3.5%?Ideally you'd just pay it off but in the real world for lots of

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Plus you are then spreading that debt out to 20-30 years so even at a lower rate you would probably end up paying more interest. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 7:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How do you figure? You'd rather pay 20+% on that debt

[MBZ] Bad Cat!

2015-02-17 Thread clay via Mercedes
Found that the down stream cat (pass. side) has crumbled inside. Now the S430 (2002) sounds like it is being powered by a giant pepper grinder. Is it possible to just replace the misbehaving cat or do I need to do the whole dual cat pipe? If I can do single cat, will generic cat work, or

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
You said the magic words. Maintenance -- especially valve adjustments on these engines. Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail: d...@snooklawllc.commailto:d...@snooklawllc.com This confidential message may be subject to the

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice close up photos. The VIN doesn't look right, or is it just me? Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yea I saw that one a while back, impressive photo skills. Let us know what it looks like. I was sort of interested also.

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We went from 7.3 to 4.5. Went from 24 years left to 25 and dropped the monthly by about $300. It took a couple months of waiting but very little effort on our end. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] a 124 diesel in Wichita

2015-02-17 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Power everything? Loaded? Not even close. I don't see headlight wipers or heated seats. May be a decent price, but I'd approach with much skepticism. Kaleb is correct, wrong wheels, cheap aftermarket head lights, both of those drive the value down in my book. It does have a leather

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That, too. I figured that's a no-brainer, even for OkieBoy. it's when people do it then go back out and accumulate more credit card debt that it's stupid. Dan On Feb 17, 2015, at 8:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: How do you figure? You'd rather pay 20+% on

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: I fear most chirruns are taught, and those who are educated will be the ones who lead... Does $$ play in positioning for leadership position? mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Today's Corporate Stupidity Chuckle

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
To clarify if you have a bunch of 0 balance credit accounts they should not affect your Dti when getting a loan, they will only count the min monthly payment if there is a balance. I suppose there may be some lenders that might possibly count even zero balance accounts. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Bad Cat!

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If it's like the 99 e430 you can replace the right or left side separate Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 8:22 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Found that the down stream cat (pass. side) has crumbled inside. Now the S430 (2002) sounds like it is being powered by

Re: [MBZ] Wx

2015-02-17 Thread Kevin Allen Kraly via Mercedes
Very similar record breaking February heat here in Hillsboro, OR. Spring flowers are popping up everywhere! I took my RC trucks to the local schoolyard field where it wasn’t even wet enough to get them muddy. No need for the compressed air treatment and wipe down. Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis

2015-02-17 Thread ernest breakfield via Mercedes
sounds very much like a Crankshaft Position Sensor failure i had on another vehicle. cheers! e On 17/Feb/15 10:25, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I know this is a Mercedes list, but I am having a problem with my BMW. It is a 2000 BMW 740iL with 216,000 miles. Yesterday I had to make

Re: [MBZ] Bad Cat!

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Found that the down stream cat (pass. side) has crumbled inside. Now the S430 (2002) sounds like it is being powered by a giant pepper grinder. Is it possible to just replace the misbehaving cat or do I need to do the whole dual cat pipe? If I can do single cat, will generic cat work, or

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
From: fredh.s...@hotmail.com To: d...@snooklawllc.com Subject: RE: [MBZ] interesting 123 Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2015 04:15:15 + Donald.The VIN is for a Honda. Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred. To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2015 23:15:46 + Subject: Re: [MBZ] interesting

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Sorry, I forgot to include link: https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4870297534.html rant Morons who don't know that a 300D is not a 300d irritate me. Maybe even more than the ones who call it a 300TD. You would think that if they have owned it and driven it, they'd have noticed the trunk

Re: [MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis

2015-02-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Crank position sensor? It's in a hazardous place, there's only one of them, and it will will _not_ run without it! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] interesting 123

2015-02-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
123's don't have mechanical tachometers. The electronic tach amplifier is jacked into the diagnostic plug. On 85's they integrated it into something else. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT - Drone video

2015-02-17 Thread wiltonw--- via Mercedes
Have no idea of the make and model. You saw me in the video as I watched it for the total time that I've seen it. It's black, has four props, is very quiet and very small - smaller than my hand. Wilton Kevin Allen Kraly via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What make/model is

Re: [MBZ] Best oil trader says oil prices may plunge some more

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What you describe, however, is not the use of eminent domain. Your saying, I agreed ... , indicates it was a voluntary transaction with a private company that compensated you for your losses and troubles. Eminent domain law requires compensation at fair market value for the property used. What

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I learned at a rather late age that there is a difference between teaching and educating. I had been taught for many years in the teaching system and did well. When I was being educated it was quite a shock, though I guess I eventually benefited from it and did OK but it required

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
By contrast, she makes andrew look like a gun totin texas conservative. So, she's a liberal too? --R On 2/16/15 7:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: She is one of those smart people who are actually quite stupid. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
'Don't think I've ever seen a Volt. Wilton I actually saw one a couple weeks ago. I almost rolled down the window to ask what kind of wacko they are, but it was too cold and I wanted to conserve the heat I had in the SDL. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Did he also glue a little hot wheels car on the console above the acc? Other than the 700,000 mile claim, I like this statement KN AIR FILTER INSTALLED INCLUDES NEW RECHARGE KIT Why do people put these on their cars? Evil crypsler ACC. I'm going to run right out and buy that!

Re: [MBZ] Subject RE: Drivers side door handle/ key

2015-02-17 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
Wow that's some nerve. Did you get your keys back? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 11:58 AM, Bob via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Some obamians tried to steal my car with the keys I left in my apartment door. Nice birthday present-They had the gonads to come into the

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Just realized I've seen more Tuckers than Volts- one, in 1948. Coworker bought a Volt. Got it for just about $20K, it was last year's model, with Federal rebate, etc. Too gimmicky for my tastes, but at least it strives to be what a hybrid should. So far, so good. Seen one each Volt, Tucker,

Re: [MBZ] Best oil trader says oil prices may plunge some more

2015-02-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 15 Feb 2015 09:42:51 -0500 David Kristin Gilmore via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 2/14/2015 10:55 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: While there is a national interest, is it proper use of eminent domain to tear up the world's most productive land for the enrichment

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
01. I have not had any problems with mine. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 17, 2015, at 9:44 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What year is it? I am still trying to nail down which years of the ML are the money pits and which ones are actually good cars. I like

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
When I worked at the Honda/Olds dealership years ago, the Dealer was a serious car collector. One of his favorite cars was a 1938 Rolls. The original owner was Levi Strauss (as in Levi's jeans). The dealer was second owner having bought it from the estate. It was art on wheels. Completely

Re: [MBZ] Car for poosy

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I have mentioned my first job out of tech school with the owner who was the Jag enthusiast. A real car guy but absolutely no DIY abilities, thank goodness. Jim was one of those people that if you saw him coming with a tool in his hand you ran away as if your hair was on fire. The 1978 Jag

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-02-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The value of this car depends so much on condition and maintenance. By the way, what year is it? Not sure. One in two chance, I know it has the smaller brake light housing. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Best oil trader says oil prices may plunge some more

2015-02-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
What you describe, however, is not the use of eminent domain. Your saying, I agreed ... , indicates it was a voluntary transaction with a private company that compensated you for your losses and troubles. Eminent domain law requires compensation at fair market value for the property used. What

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-17 Thread Tom Savage via Mercedes
On Feb 16, 2015 1:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We had ice last night with about 6 of snow today. My ML tires are worn out and waiting on new ones to arrive but even at that it gets around great in this stuff. Wow. Modern all wheel drive systems are

Re: [MBZ] Best oil trader says oil prices may plunge some more

2015-02-17 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
And there is the really sticky bit, when a PRIVATE COMPANY, not the goverment, tries to use eminent domain to acquire property. You have to read the Constitution rather strangely to distort things around to allow the goverment to take your property as a stand-in for another citizen. And

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I suspect your surrounding politic will influence what you see for cars. I see a lot of Prii and an occasional Volt. When I'm commuting I probably see 1-2 Volts a week. The last two weeks I haven't been commuting and I'm probably only seeing 10-12 CARS a week. Yesterday I never left our yard.In

[MBZ] Subject RE: Drivers side door handle/ key

2015-02-17 Thread Bob via Mercedes
Some obamians tried to steal my car with the keys I left in my apartment door. Nice birthday present-They had the gonads to come into the bdlg. to take it out of my door. thank god it was too cold to start. I ordered new tumbler from Keenan [$107]. Now I need the drivers side handle with a

Re: [MBZ] Wx

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You need some Hakkapelitas for your scooter! Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 9:35 AM, Alice Strickland via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Mighty quiet here in Goldsboro, NC, this morning; 27F, quarter inch of ice with maybe an inch or so of snow and sleet on top.

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Just realized I've seen more Tuckers than Volts- one, in 1948. Wilton Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 9:55 AM, Alice Strickland alice.strickl...@gmail.com wrote: Is anybody buying Volts - the car? I never hear 'bout anybody buying one. Wilton Sent from my iPad On Feb 16,

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
They're selling, but I'm not sure what kind of volume. I've heard a lot of good things about them as far as being electric cars. With the Federal spiffs on hybrids they're relatively affordable. That being said, until these sorts of cars get in the low $20k range, I'm not interested. I would

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-17 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You should have given her a brake. Otherwise you would loose her to someone else. Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Some years ago my little group was interviewing people for a secretarial job. We had a resume

Re: [MBZ] iCoulomb ?

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I see them around some so somebody is buying them. The problem I see is the same problem Chevy has with the Cruze diesel, they've made it an up-optioned luxury car despite the fact that its not built on a luxury platform. The people that might buy this car are commuters or those obsessed with

Re: [MBZ] SL

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
The value of this car depends so much on condition and maintenance. By the way, what year is it? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Jim Cathey [mailto:jim.cathey...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, February 16, 2015 9:57 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] SL Anybody looking for

Re: [MBZ] I just love these cars

2015-02-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
At your age, probably not advisable. Plus you're a lawyer, so... --R On 2/17/15 10:34 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: Me, too! I have always lusted after a 126 Coupe. I wonder how much of a pain it is to get in the back seat. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Hafta let it go. Wilt Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:31 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Did he also glue a little hot wheels car on the console above the acc? Other than the 700,000 mile claim, I like this statement KN AIR FILTER INSTALLED

[MBZ] Wx

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Mighty quiet here in Goldsboro, NC, this morning; 27F, quarter inch of ice with maybe an inch or so of snow and sleet on top. Outside steps look mighty dangerous; haven't tried 'em yet to get paper; may wait for 37F this afternoon to get it. 3F in Thurs night forecast Wilton Sent from

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
It's fairly common to mistake memorization for intelligence. One thing I always stressed when teaching is that ideas are different than words, and one must understand the ideas/concepts being translated into and out of words in order to learn. My ex-boss is a perfect example -- she got

Re: [MBZ] Wx

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
And what is that? BTW, scooter is stashed in trunk of the MB, where it sleeps til I need it for shopping or longer trips from the car where walker is not suitable. Wilton Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You need some

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Did he also glue a little hot wheels car on the console above the acc? Other than the 700,000 mile claim, I like this statement KN AIR FILTER INSTALLED INCLUDES NEW RECHARGE KIT Why do people put these on their cars? -Original Message- From: clay

Re: [MBZ] ML

2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
What year is it? I am still trying to nail down which years of the ML are the money pits and which ones are actually good cars. I like them and there seems to be a lot of them for relatively cheap prices. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] OT Robocalls

2015-02-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
your rite --R On 2/17/15 10:24 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: You should have given her a brake. Otherwise you would loose her to someone else. Dan Sent from my iPad On Feb 17, 2015, at 10:13 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Some years ago my little group

Re: [MBZ] Wx

2015-02-17 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I'd wait for it to melt. I'm of an age now that I think about the consequences of falling. And I'm taking another day off work -- got bronchitis that was morphing into pneumonia last week, and while I feel pretty good while sitting down, I sweat like crazy if I try to do much of anything,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
Ya gotta be able to THINK. No matter how bad things may get - in combat, building a house or a space ship, driving a car, flying an aircraft, sailing an ocean, making a cup of coffee, or digging a ditch, ya gotta be able to think and do what is right - to innovate as necessary to do what is

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I can tell the smart ones in class for the things I don't have to tell them. The ability to take A and B and come up with C on your own is what sets smart people apart... -Curt From: Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Global none-warming. was: Where to dump the snow in Boston?

2015-02-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
So, she's a liberal too? --R On 2/16/15 7:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: She is one of those smart people who are actually quite stupid. On Mon, Feb 16, 2015 at 7:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So she’s dead because she believed the lunar landing

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