Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

The only time I thought hurricanes might be fun was when I was in a disaster control role. In the victim role they were not fun, ever, for me. I lived 4 years on the TX gulf coast and 19 years on the FL gulf coast, almost all "on the water." The rule of thumb is hide from the wind and run

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 MB 4matic Transmission/Oil Dipsticks

There are trans “dipsticks” on Amazon and eBay that are a wire cable maybe 3ft long with a red plastic gauge on the end. Longer than the fill tube. These are for 722.6 transmissions, maybe for others too, I don’t know. It doesn’t stay in, it’s just a measuring tool. I don’t know about oil

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $2200 (Franklin, NC)

What do you expect from a Charlestonian hailing from SC and not MA. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 3:07 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dude, its wicked rusty dude... > > On Friday, July 31, 2020, 3:00:32 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via > Mercedes wrote: > > “Wicket

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 MB 4matic Transmission/Oil Dipsticks

Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > MBZ discovered that more warranty claims are caused by fools getting > dirt on the dipstick than by leaking transmissions running low on > fluid. So how does that work? Any dirt on the dipstick will go into the pan. The oil goes through a filter when it is

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 MB 4matic Transmission/Oil Dipsticks

MBZ discovered that more warranty claims are caused by fools getting dirt on the dipstick than by leaking transmissions running low on fluid. Not to mention, in the rare instances that the leak is discovered by checking the dipstick, you still have a warranty claim for the leaky seal, so the

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 MB 4matic oil Transmission/Oil Dipsticks

I found a Polish aftermarket oil dipstick on fleabay for my 2005 E320. They also provide chart on how to read,gradations for each engine. Seems to correlate well with puter but i have to have dipstick. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 7:08 PM Robert Koziak via Mercedes <

[MBZ] 2004 E320 MB 4matic Transmission/Oil Dipsticks

Hi All,    Yesterday I replaced the transmission filter and fluid on my 2004 MB E320 4matic w/90K.  I know Mercedes decided not to equip my car with either a transmission or oil dipstick..why??     Any suggestions on what aftermarket dipsticks to purchase and a procedure for using.  

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

A Chyron is the lower third graphic bar you see on the screen with text-based graphics on it. It’s a brand name of the original systems that did tese graphics, turned generic, like Kleenex or dumpster. We had nothing in our distribution contracts about pricing, as the commercial stuff is all

Re: [MBZ] (Rare),(SELLING FOR $8,000) E 420

That’s not an unrealistic price for an W124.034. They’re becoming more valuable, especially low mileage examples like mine, because people are realizing that a 500E is out of their price range and these are affordable substitutes. I’m loving mine, it’s a blast to drive. When the suspension is

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $2200 (Franklin, NC)

Dude, its wicked rusty dude... On Friday, July 31, 2020, 3:00:32 PM EDT, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: “Wicket rusty” --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 31, 2020, at 12:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wicked rusty as they would say in Mahbulhead.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $2200 (Franklin, NC)

“Wicket rusty” --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 31, 2020, at 12:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wicked rusty as they would say in Mahbulhead. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] (Rare),(SELLING FOR $8,000) E 420

Sure. Devil in the details. But if he spent 8k on it the suspension could be new also. Worth checking anyway. My point is only that if those things have been done, and it is otherwise clean, the car's value in my market could approach what he is asking. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 9:01 AM Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

On Fri, July 31, 2020 2:16 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I could see that. > > > Understand that Florida has very strict laws about price gouging by > retailers (!) and they pursue them aggressively. Not sure that they have > any sway over private sales, they might. I just haven't paid that

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

The problem with such laws is that they are something like trying to outlaw gravity. If you force the price to be lower than the demand, you create a shortage (and usually a black market, if that term is still allowed). There is no way around it. A few early buyers get lucky, everyone else gets

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

I could see that. Understand that Florida has very strict laws about price gouging by retailers (!) and they pursue them aggressively. Not sure that they have any sway over private sales, they might. I just haven’t paid that much attention. -D > On Jul 31, 2020, at 1:53 PM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT:Moose Day Oregon?

The .space domain is part of the reason. If you delve into the headers on your messages, you see the reasons. Big ones other than your domain: DKIM signature is invalid, message was mostly an image, and the sending IP address is on a spamblock list. X-Spam-Report: Spam detection software,

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT:Moose Day Oregon?

Pretty! On Friday, July 31, 2020, 12:49:46 PM EDT, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: Okay, so it's not a Moose: Image may contain: tree, plant, grass, outdoor and nature But it is the view from my boy's rear deck. I told him he's going to need a bigger freezer! Greg

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > Anyway, let's assume you have 40 units in stock and 400 people want them, > right now, today. What's the best way to allocate them? > > 1. Sell them in the next hour to the first 40 people who lay down the money. > 2. Have a lottery. > 3. Raise the price until

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT:Moose Day Oregon?

On Fri, July 31, 2020 1:39 pm, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > suspicious of my .space domain I guess. Or the servers which handle your traffic. I got that sometimes when 1&1 was my provider. Hostgator has been free of that so far. ___

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

On Fri, July 31, 2020 1:36 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > When the big blow hit the Carolinas in the 90s, the name which escapes > me, we were in Wisconsin prepping to ship stuff down there after it > cleared and had a TV on in the break room. National TV news came up with > a picture of a

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: OT:Moose Day Oregon?

The *spam* is generated by the okie server or ISP, suspicious of my .space domain I guess. I was surprised recently to see one msg got through without the spam notice. I imagine it could be whitelisted if someone got ambitious. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

When the big blow hit the Carolinas in the 90s, the name which escapes me, we were in Wisconsin prepping to ship stuff down there after it cleared and had a TV on in the break room. National TV news came up with a picture of a service van with a Chyron about price gouging. It was a service van

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT:Moose Day Oregon?

On Fri, 31 Jul 2020 09:48:52 -0700 Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > Okay, so it's not a Moose: > > Image may contain: tree, plant, grass, outdoor and nature > > But it is the view from my boy's rear deck. I told him he's going to > need a bigger freezer! If he can keep it coming around

[MBZ] Tobacco brown 280SL going cheep

Is the color worth a $30 k discount? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-280sl-44/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Changed color on a W111 3.5 coupe from moss green to silver

Also ripped out the parchment leather and installed black seating. What a jerk. I repainted mine moss green (was anthracite gray originally and then light ivory) and left the green interior untouched Despite these atrocities the bidding is currenty at $70k.

Re: [MBZ] Chinee G-wagen

Thanks, Mitch. At some point I will get an EV so it makes sense to start my research at the low end of the spectrum. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 12:29 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > First drive video. > Remember a golf cart costs much more than this thing. >

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** OT:Moose Day Oregon?

Okay, so it's not a Moose: Image may contain: tree, plant, grass, outdoor and nature But it is the view from my boy's rear deck. I told him he's going to need a bigger freezer! Greg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] In which Clahhhhkson reviews the new R129

It always grates on my ears when they refer to them as "Mercs". Grrr. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:55 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Woo, what an '80s car show. Its interesting to see Jeremy being (mostly) > serious. > -Curt > > On Friday, July 31, 2020,

Re: [MBZ] Someone Save This

Parked project for the last 20 years. I didn't take screenshots.  Rick   Original Message   From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 31, 2020 11:34 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Someone Save This Deleted

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $2200 (Franklin, NC)

Wicked rusty as they would say in Mahbulhead. The dash looks like it was scorched with a torch. On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:22 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Battery not included (needed for his other parts cars). Might be fun to > go visit, I'll bet he would take

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300 CD Diesel Coupe 1978 Project Runs/Drives - $1700 (Franklin, NC)

"All original" "Unmolested" "Genuine patina" On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The fakebooch boys would probably be all over this > > > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/franklin-mercedes-300-cd-diesel-coupe/7169052646.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Someone Save This

Deleted by author. What was it like? On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 8:56 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like it couldn’t be a fair deal, car looks decent. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 31, 2020, at 12:41 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1958 Type 219 Mercedes Benz for sale

Looks like the hood might be missing? On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 10:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A 606 or 617 would be pretty nice in there. Got one of each sitting > around... and even a 116... I love that style. Too bad it is too far > > --FT > > On

Re: [MBZ] Chinee G-wagen

First drive video. Remember a golf cart costs much more than this thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GG1RC7GV0Y ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Chinee G-wagen

https://jalopnik.com/i-ordered-a-brand-new-chinese-900-ev-online-1842363027 https://jalopnik.com/heres-an-update-on-the-900-chinese-ev-i-ordered-from-a-1842492123 On Fri, July 31, 2020 12:15 pm, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Got a link? ___

Re: [MBZ] Chinee G-wagen

Got a link? On Fri, Jul 31, 2020 at 7:40 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah it was a new golf cart-like thing. Look it up, it’s kinda > interesting. Apparently there is a huge selection of these things. > > Shipping and fees and duties and taxes added a fair

Re: [MBZ] (Rare),(SELLING FOR $8,000) E 420

Yeah but... - Upgraded sound system - Window tint - Flow Master Exhaust - New interior - New paint job - LED headlights A lot of money spent on aftermarket cosmetic "improvements" the car has likely not had the fundamental mechanical maintenance kept up. Just My Opinion. Karl

Re: [MBZ] Crack has totally confused my sales efforts

Oh I have another one that got tagged too https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/305845574107420/ 1990 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL · Roadster 2D $3,000 Vehicles Listed about an hour ago in Fort Mill, SC

Re: [MBZ] (Rare),(SELLING FOR $8,000) E 420

He may not get 8 for it but if the body is clean, engine wiring and throttle body have been relpaced, rear end bushings are done and the transmission works it is probably a 5-6k car out here. My mechanic had one in the other day. Motor had run low on oil. Timing chain tensioner lost pressure.

[MBZ] pretty much is a sports car

but it's an overpriced sedan that I trashed 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class $6,000 Vehicles Listed 15 hours ago in Hendersonville, NC About This Vehicle… Driven 198,000 miles

[MBZ] (Rare),(SELLING FOR $8,000) E 420

I spent way too much on this and now I regret it and need to get my money back https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285364579231293/ 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 420 Sedan 4D $1,234 Vehicles Listed 11 hours ago in Raleigh, NC

[MBZ] Crack has totally confused my sales efforts

Buy this heap, or that heap, or both heaps, city wants them moved https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1957284264402639 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class · SL 500 Roadster 2D $4,500 Vehicles Listed about an hour ago in Charlotte, NC

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1958 Type 219 Mercedes Benz for sale

A 606 or 617 would be pretty nice in there.  Got one of each sitting around... and even a 116...  I love that style.  Too bad it is too far --FT On 7/31/20 10:23 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Anyone need a “shell”? Bob R 1958 Type 219 Mercedes Benz for sale

Re: [MBZ] In which Clahhhhkson reviews the new R129

Woo, what an '80s car show. Its interesting to see Jeremy being (mostly) serious. -Curt On Friday, July 31, 2020, 10:40:57 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: He looks 16yo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUitdZ1UKb0=youtu.be -- --FT ___

[MBZ] In which Clahhhhkson reviews the new R129

He looks 16yo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUitdZ1UKb0=youtu.be -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1958 Type 219 Mercedes Benz for sale

Buy a wreck with a M274 DE20 in it, and make a lightweight Ponton rat rod? No restoration needed, it's called 'patina'. Sounds like a job for Karl. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

Right after Sandy rolled through NY I had a student come up for a 2 day class. I thought it was weird that he actually showed up but before he left he went to Home Depot and bought a truckload of generators and gas cans. When he hit Connecticut he filled the gas cans. At home he sold the

[MBZ] Fwd: 1958 Type 219 Mercedes Benz for sale

Anyone need a “shell”? Bob R > > 1958 Type 219 Mercedes Benz for sale > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1958-type-219-mercedes-benz-for/7163643160.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $2200 (Franklin, NC)

Battery not included (needed for his other parts cars).  Might be fun to go visit, I'll bet he would take a trade. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 31, 2020 10:02:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Interesting.  Some other old Benzes in the background in the pics > >

[MBZ] Mercedes 300 CD Diesel Coupe 1978 Project Runs/Drives - $1700 (Franklin, NC)

The fakebooch boys would probably be all over this https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/franklin-mercedes-300-cd-diesel-coupe/7169052646.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Mercedes 1972 280SE 4.5 V8 Parts Car Runs 108 Body - $2200 (Franklin, NC)

Interesting.  Some other old Benzes in the background in the pics https://greenville.craigslist.org/pts/d/pickens-mercedes-se-45-v8-parts-car/7166290528.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

I live out in the woods, trees all around the house and on the vast estate and neighboring properties.  The scariest part is listening to the wind howl and rain pour down in the night with no power and hearing trees crashing down in the woods and hoping none of them fall on the house.  The

Re: [MBZ] Someone Save This

Looks like it couldn’t be a fair deal, car looks decent. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 31, 2020, at 12:41 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's green. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/evanston-1972-mercedes-benz-250-coupe/7168969966.html > > Rick > > >

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

It’s unlikely we’ll even know it’s in the neighborhood the way things are looking. We’ll get some rain bands (30 minutes of rain, then sunshine for an hour, lather, rinse, repeat) if anything. We’re in our summer weather cycle of late afternoon pop-up thunderstorms, so we’re good for rain these

Re: [MBZ] Chinee G-wagen

Yeah it was a new golf cart-like thing. Look it up, it’s kinda interesting. Apparently there is a huge selection of these things. Shipping and fees and duties and taxes added a fair amount but it was still relatively cheap/inexpensive for what it was. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jul 30,

Re: [MBZ] Are Hurricanes fun?

The storms themselves are kinda interesting. I have ridden my bike down to the beach during the last few in the daytime. That’s kinda fun. The problems come from stuff that blows around and falling trees. The aftermath is usually the problem if power is out for some extended time. A generator

Re: [MBZ] Someone Save This

If the pictures are of the car for sale, it has the ultra rare 6 cylinder V8. On Thu, Jul 30, 2020 at 10:41 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's green. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/evanston-1972-mercedes-benz-250-coupe/7168969966.html > >