[MBZ] 2001 SLK320 - 130k miles - $5,500

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Coolant reservoir looks to be filled to the brim with tar, or is it black plastic in these? https://bn.craigslist.org/cto/d/danvers-01-mercedes-slk320/7379465389.html Interior colors are cartoonish but overall might be in nice condition I guess. Pretty blurry pics. Allan

Re: [MBZ] Comes with the car

2021-09-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
closer to 12k since I was on the hook for near that on my SEA abode of same relative pricing Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur > On Sep 12, 2021, at 7:08 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Actually half that. > > > Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Comes with the car

2021-09-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I think the Rolls. No mechanic for it in that tiny town. Not sure PDX has a viable dealer anymore since the Rajneesh left town and his fleet was divided. Both home and car will be big money to keep up. Not in the cards for retired person --- clay I turned my computer upside down and

Re: [MBZ] Comes with the car

2021-09-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Don't forget the landscaping crew you need to keep on retainer to come every week to keep a polish on the yard. Otherwise, the grass police will be on you like white on rice, and the neighbors will call them. But, that is the price for living large. House and grounds look very nice. Taxes should

Re: [MBZ] 2003 S500 - 119k miles - $5,200

2021-09-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That does look nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 12, 2021, at 4:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Florida car with Florida title for sale in Chicago... hmm. > > Looks pretty nice though, if boring colors. > >

Re: [MBZ] Comes with the car

2021-09-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I wonder which is the biggest pita to maintain. The 6k sq ft house or the Roller? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 12, 2021 8:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Comes with the car That actually

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Red lined --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 12, 2021, at 4:15 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > When you get dropped or refused coverage it appears that the insurance > companies are tight-lipped. Our State Farm rep that handles some life > policies we still have with them kept

Re: [MBZ] Comes with the car

2021-09-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That actually seems like a reasonable price. I wonder how much without the car --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 12, 2021, at 8:56 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/617-Fairway-Dr_Aberdeen_WA_98520_M11652-01640 > > Winter is coming and I am not

[MBZ] Blower motor yoga

2021-09-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The blower motor on the 05E320 has been chirping occasionally for awhile. The other day I was driving and hit a bump and it started screeching pretty bad. I turned it off and back on and it was better but then screeched loud and died. So today I decided to see what the deal was. I got the

Re: [MBZ] USAA V Progressive, roof claim etc

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I got a quote on my homeowners insurance from Amica that was almost double what Geigo is charging me. And I am zero risk/no accidents/no teenage drivers. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 7:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > First an update with the roof claims. For the

[MBZ] Comes with the car

2021-09-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/617-Fairway-Dr_Aberdeen_WA_98520_M11652-01640 Winter is coming and I am not looking forward to six months under ice. Found this gem that includes a classic car. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.

[MBZ] USAA V Progressive, roof claim etc

2021-09-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
First an update with the roof claims.  For the primary house the roofer says wind damage.  Have a couple of spots of missing shingles on the top of the roof peak.  Roofer showed me several areas where shingles are loose and could blow off.  Tried to get USAA to cover a roof replacement but

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Or the people needing cars want something newer and felt to be more “reliable”. I encountered that in finding something to drive in GWN. SWMBA did not want what to her would be a backup car older than Cash for Clunkers. Now there is a video game console on wheels in the garage. AT least it

Re: [MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There is. 1996 and later don’t suffer from the evaporator issues of the first gen models. Accessing the compressor on the V8 and I6 engines isn’t bad, you have to get to it from below as on most of these cars. I’ve never owned a six cylinder W140, but I understand that the six cylinder engine

Re: [MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How are they to own? Any idea of whether the AC repairs would be unusually difficult? I would guess with the 6 cylinder engine there would be a little more room under the hood. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, at 4:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Relatively speaking, not much. I don’t think

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
When you get dropped or refused coverage it appears that the insurance companies are tight-lipped. Our State Farm rep that handles some life policies we still have with them kept hassling me to bid on our auto policies. I gave him a shot and he came back to me, saying the company refused to

Re: [MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Relatively speaking, not much. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a rusty W140 myself, although I’m sure they are out there. -D > On Sep 12, 2021, at 3:13 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > How is the W140 on tendency to rust? > > Allan > > On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, at 1:14 PM, dan

[MBZ] 2003 S500 - 119k miles - $5,200

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Florida car with Florida title for sale in Chicago... hmm. Looks pretty nice though, if boring colors. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-s500/7379222189.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
We used to have farm bureau but years ago they went thru and just dropped people for no reason. Our agent said this and had no idea the reason. We had no claims but were dropped. That is when I went to usaa and it was way cheaper. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2021, at 2:35 PM, M. Mitchell

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea that worries me that it’s a teaser rate and they jack it up after 6 months for no good reason. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2021, at 2:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had heard secondhand that Progressive was one of the companies that would > entice you with low

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My 300td with the block heater has an electric cord dangling down beneath the radiator. I will Market it as a hybrid diesel-electric vehicle and get $25,000 for it. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, 1:34 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > All the government stimmy bux are gone

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Both of my boys are with Progressive. No complaints from either, but neither has ever made a claim so I can’t address the concern about they dropping you after a claim. -D > On Sep 12, 2021, at 3:27 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had heard secondhand that Progressive was one

Re: [MBZ] No idea if this is worth the ask -- Mercedes DAS and Xentry software

2021-09-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You can buy new from aliexpress for less than that. I got one a coupla years ago maybe $600? Showed up in 1.5days from HK. Offer $450. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 12, 2021, at 3:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Dell 630 loaded with reputable software AND 2nd SD drive with

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
I can confirm that Progressive will drop you like a hot rock if you have a claim. I use Farm Bureau nowadays. Nice folks, and half of what Progressive was charging. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 2:28 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had heard secondhand that

Re: [MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I had heard secondhand that Progressive was one of the companies that would entice you with low rates but drop you like a hot potato if you had any claims. But this article makes it seem like maybe that's not true.

[MBZ] No idea if this is worth the ask -- Mercedes DAS and Xentry software

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Dell 630 loaded with reputable software AND 2nd SD drive with China software." https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/riverside-mercedes-das-xentry-system/7379273817.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Progressive

2021-09-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Has anybody used progressive for home or auto insurance? They seem to be coming in as the best deal for one house and 4 cars. USAA policy renews today and progressive is $2k less per year. For the cars they are close to $1200 per year cheaper than USAA for 2 cars with full overage and 2

Re: [MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How is the W140 on tendency to rust? Allan On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, at 1:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Negative. There’s a W140 S320 that was in the product line for the second gen > models. Not bad cars, a little underpowered for the chassis, but solid. They > were typically not

Re: [MBZ] Surprising lack of interest - BRG 1980 TR7

2021-09-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
not BRG but peel your eyeballs green. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, 12:26 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd have thought the price would be at least $10k higher by now. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-triumph-tr7-22/ >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this?

2021-09-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Saved on speed dial for when you want to give a "special gift" that will never be forgotten? On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 10:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579327323423088/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
All the government stimmy bux are gone We will be seeing a LOT of stuff at fire sale prices, very soon (six months or less). If you've got cars, houses, (fill in the blank) to sell, now is the time. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 12, 2021 12:11 PM To:

[MBZ] Somebody needs this?

2021-09-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/579327323423088/ Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-12 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
If it’s not electric nobody wants it? We have become a society of pussy electric car drivers? Diesel is evil? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2021, at 1:11 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perhaps the 123 craze is fading? I am stating to see fairly decent 123 > turbos being

Re: [MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Negative. There’s a W140 S320 that was in the product line for the second gen models. Not bad cars, a little underpowered for the chassis, but solid. They were typically not dressed out with all of the amenities that the V8 models, either. -D > On Sep 12, 2021, at 12:49 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Surprising lack of interest - BRG 1980 TR7

2021-09-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Even when new, they were never a very popular car. What they lacked in performance they overcompensated for in lack of styling. Bidding in the $5,000 range seems well into top value, in my view. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 9:26 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'd

[MBZ] 123 prices

2021-09-12 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Perhaps the 123 craze is fading? I am stating to see fairly decent 123 turbos being listed for under $3k now and they seem to sit a while. In the last year such a car would be listed for $4k or well above and sell quickly. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Surprising lack of interest - BRG 1980 TR7

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not surprising. TR7s were an outlier for Triumphs for a lot of reasons. They’ve always been a bargain basement entry point to Triumphs in comparison to other Triumph models. I will say that they fit taller people better than other models. I’ve driven one and wasn’t impressed, but if you want a

Re: [MBZ] 1992 500sel - 25k miles - $15,000

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not necessarily a typo but probably incorrect. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 12:51 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice color, I wonder if the miles is a typo. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1992-mercedes-benz-500sel/7379060442.html > >

[MBZ] 1992 500sel - 25k miles - $15,000

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice color, I wonder if the miles is a typo. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1992-mercedes-benz-500sel/7379060442.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I thought S class all had at least 8 cylinders. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 12:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks fairly nice, but AC repairs needed. > > > https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/frankfort-mercedes-s320/7379232254.html > >

[MBZ] 1996 S320 - 135k miles - $3,600

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks fairly nice, but AC repairs needed. https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/frankfort-mercedes-s320/7379232254.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT 1949 Stu baker truck,$500 Be there a long time

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And be there a long time... On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 12:20 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Stu was a great guy and his pastries were excellent > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376295420595655 > > -- > --FT > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] OT for our printer expert -- What it's like to fix linotype, intertype, and other old presses

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Now THERE'S a scarce skill. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 11:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.ifixit.com/News/52539/what-its-like-to-fix-linotype-intertype-and-other-old-presses > > -- > > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not sure about the color combo. Might have been a custom pairing. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 11:34 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Who needs this nugget? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > >  > > >

Re: [MBZ] Who Needs It?

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If the mileage can be documented and the interior condition is commensurate with the exterior, then it has the potential to generate a far amount of BAT hysteria On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 11:31 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Who needs this? > > > > > >  > > >

Re: [MBZ] It's calling you Dan -- 1988 420 SEL Mercedes - $2, 500 (MEADOWS OF DAN)

2021-09-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pretty filthy interior, makes one wonder how well the mechanical upkeep was looked after. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/meadows-of-dan-sel-mercedes/7378954824.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Car For Dan?

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A nice color does make a difference. On Sun, Sep 12, 2021 at 10:14 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s in my neighborhood, let me know if you want me to check it out. > > -D > > > On Sep 12, 2021, at 12:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

[MBZ] Surprising lack of interest - BRG 1980 TR7

2021-09-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'd have thought the price would be at least $10k higher by now. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1980-triumph-tr7-22/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT 1949 Stu baker truck,$500 Be there a long time

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Stu was a great guy and his pastries were excellent https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376295420595655 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Price is actually $400 obo has a blown head gasket, 1987 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $950

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Max this one is yours for $300, we can drop Wilton's engine right in https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/599365931239372 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Diesel Engine. Make an offer, needs to go. Selling for grandparents. $1, 000

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Someone needs this ASAP https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/274714224246957 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This car is an original German built car that was shipped from German to the U.S. Mercedes 300ce (collectors car) - $11, 235 (Charlotte)

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
For collectors 300SEL W108 and Gulwing Mercedes are on rise and sell for $80,000 or more. https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-mercedes-300ce-collectors-car/7378965753.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT for our printer expert -- What it's like to fix linotype, intertype, and other old presses

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.ifixit.com/News/52539/what-its-like-to-fix-linotype-intertype-and-other-old-presses -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It's calling you Dan -- 1988 420 SEL Mercedes - $2, 500 (MEADOWS OF DAN)

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/meadows-of-dan-sel-mercedes/7378954824.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Hello? Hello? 2005 Mercedes call 320 - $6,900 (Charlotte)

2021-09-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2005-mercedes-call-320/7379215332.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Nice 300D

2021-09-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Who needs this nugget? Sent from my iPhone > >  > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1987-mercedes-300d-turbo/7378848653.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372 Cell

[MBZ] Who Needs It?

2021-09-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Who needs this? > >  > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-mercedes-1979-classic-300d/7379057161.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372 Cell 623-695-2072 > > ---

Re: [MBZ] Car For Dan?

2021-09-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It’s in my neighborhood, let me know if you want me to check it out. -D > On Sep 12, 2021, at 12:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am very tempted to jump on it, sight unseen. Very. I refuse to buy any more > rust belt cars. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: