Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Hear here! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 13, 2022, at 11:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > The only ethanol I want to buy is sold at the liquor store. > >> On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 11:19 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> The only reason Exx is cheaper than straight gas is the

Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The only ethanol I want to buy is sold at the liquor store. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 11:19 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > The only reason Exx is cheaper than straight gas is the government subsidy > to use ethanol. It's a shell game that works because voters are so stupid. > > On Wed, Apr 13,

Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The only reason Exx is cheaper than straight gas is the government subsidy to use ethanol. It's a shell game that works because voters are so stupid. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 5:43 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-04-13 17:51, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] HAS NO TEARS OR RIPES

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s ripe for the picking --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 13, 2022, at 10:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > 200k mile, 21 year old Cheep Klasse for $5,500?? > > https://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/d/anderson-2001-mercedes-benz/7470671162.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 118k miles - $3,900

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$3k and drive home in it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 13, 2022, at 10:48 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty nice, but rebuilt title. > > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2003-mercedes-benz-ml320-suv/7470681863.html > >

[MBZ] HAS NO TEARS OR RIPES

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
200k mile, 21 year old Cheep Klasse for $5,500?? https://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/d/anderson-2001-mercedes-benz/7470671162.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] 2003 ML320 - 118k miles - $3,900

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice, but rebuilt title. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2003-mercedes-benz-ml320-suv/7470681863.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-13 17:51, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Why is gasoline still so expensive if oil prices have dropped? Unleaded 87 is back down to $3.99 here. 4.29 made sense when oil was $130. 3.79 or 3.99 is excessive

Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's only a net negative if the byproduct of the ethanol production can't also be used as feed. It can... -Curt On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 05:53:04 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Why is gasoline still

Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Why is gasoline still so expensive if oil prices have dropped? Unleaded 87 is back down to $3.99 here. Diesel is at $4.89. Using food crops for fuel is stupid. It's a net negative once all costs are accounted for. Allan

[MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Food prices are skyrocketing, shortages of grain expected, turn more food stocks into fuel to bugger up our cars! It all makes perfect sense. [NB: while this is definitely a political decision my point is that we could expect more damage to fuel systems and worse performance with higher

Re: [MBZ] C4 System on Benz Whirled

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes, it is. Considering that you can get a cheap laptop to run it on and be on your way for cheep. -D > On Apr 13, 2022, at 4:03 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh I didn’t see that part. That’s a great deal then > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Apr 13, 2022, at 2:18 PM,

Re: [MBZ] C4 System on Benz Whirled

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oh I didn’t see that part. That’s a great deal then --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 13, 2022, at 2:18 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hard drive with software is included. Just pop it in a laptop and you’re on > your way. > > -D > >> On Apr 13, 2022, at 2:14 PM, Buggered

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good luck! On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 2:10 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Found a VW indy close to our hotel. Going to take it over at 1300 and he > is going to put it on the lift. We will see. > > > > I talked to insurance bubba and he said $250 deductible, have to

Re: [MBZ] C4 System on Benz Whirled

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Hard drive with software is included. Just pop it in a laptop and you’re on your way. -D > On Apr 13, 2022, at 2:14 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > They might not be a bad deal, would still have to get the software and get it > working on a laptop. How much are those loaded

Re: [MBZ] C4 System on Benz Whirled

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
They might not be a bad deal, would still have to get the software and get it working on a laptop. How much are those loaded HDs these days? Laptops can be had for maybe $50 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 13, 2022, at 11:52 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > MUX and cables only

Re: [MBZ] Ole! Mexican market '68 Ford sedan

2022-04-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I like it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 13, 2022, at 1:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The seller is trying hard to generate cachet: *"For you boomers, relive > the roadtrips of your youth when you launched out pre-dawn on vacation and > the kids slept in the “wayback” til

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Found a VW indy close to our hotel. Going to take it over at 1300 and he is going to put it on the lift. We will see. I talked to insurance bubba and he said $250 deductible, have to file a claim…wait until it’s reviewed….wait for them to decide where I can take the car…..leave the car for several

Re: [MBZ] 94 benz bagged runs good and drove good untill rim came off 1994 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $2, 500

2022-04-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
well could be On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 1:25 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > OMG thanks. I thought it had something to do with bagging a house that > has an infestation or mold. > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 1:04 PM Dwight Giles > wrote: > >> air bag suspension >> >> On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 12:53 PM

Re: [MBZ] 94 benz bagged runs good and drove good untill rim came off 1994 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $2, 500

2022-04-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG thanks. I thought it had something to do with bagging a house that has an infestation or mold. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 1:04 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > air bag suspension > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 12:53 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Bagged? Was

[MBZ] Ole! Mexican market '68 Ford sedan

2022-04-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The seller is trying hard to generate cachet: *"For you boomers, relive the roadtrips of your youth when you launched out pre-dawn on vacation and the kids slept in the “wayback” til breakfast. At least that’s how I grew up in a 65 Falcon Squire bought new when we lived in Wichita."*

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Easy for someone who has his money to say that… -D > On Apr 13, 2022, at 12:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > As Leno likes to say, if you're making money restoring cars, you're doing it > wrong. > > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 11:13 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> I

Re: [MBZ] 94 benz bagged runs good and drove good untill rim came off 1994 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $2, 500

2022-04-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
air bag suspension On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 12:53 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bagged? Was bedeutet das? > > On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 10:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Messed up driver rim and needs tires as well 2500

Re: [MBZ] 94 benz bagged runs good and drove good untill rim came off 1994 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $2, 500

2022-04-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bagged? Was bedeutet das? On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 10:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Messed up driver rim and needs tires as well 2500 obo dont have the time > or want to mess with it anymore need gone > >

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
As Leno likes to say, if you're making money restoring cars, you're doing it wrong. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 11:13 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I agree, it’s very well done. I believe there was a mention of cost > being around $40k. That’s what I was referencing in the comment

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I agree, it’s very well done. I believe there was a mention of cost being around $40k. That’s what I was referencing in the comment about sunk costs, as in you’re never going to get that money back. At least not all of it. -D > On Apr 13, 2022, at 12:08 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I kind of like it. There are things I would have done differently. I don't like the red piping in the upholstery. It would look better in the one tan colour. I don't really care for the massive console but I could probably live with it. They appear to have done a nice job of it. I wonder what

[MBZ] C4 System on Benz Whirled

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
MUX and cables only for $200. https://www.benzworld.org/threads/star-diagnostic-system.3094817/#post-18386931 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Not too crazy -- Nice classic! 99 Mercedes Benz E300 TURBO DIESEL! - $3, 200 (Great Falls SC NEAR I77)

2022-04-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
All it needs is shinny headlights and it's a deal. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 10:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/great-falls-nice-classic-99-mercedes/7470417008.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unless the deer was insured... On Wed, Apr 13, 2022 at 11:30 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Did a quick search and I think you're right. And now that I think about > it, I recall observing at one point that the insurance companies took the > two accidents that are

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Did a quick search and I think you're right. And now that I think about it, I recall observing at one point that the insurance companies took the two accidents that are most likely to happen around here (collision with another car, and hitting a deer) and put them into separate coverage types,

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hm. I thougt running into anything was collision. But I could be wrong. I have hit a deer but it was so long ago I don't recall which coverage applied. On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 8:20 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-04-12 22:03, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> If you have collision

[MBZ] I actually like this -- 2017 Mercedes-Benz C63s AMG "Edition 1" Coupe w/25k Miles

2022-04-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The color combo works well.  If had a big pocketful of cash I would buy that thing and drive it. https://thembmarket.com/2017-mercedes-benz-c63s-amg-edition-one -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Can you say “sunk costs”? -D > On Apr 13, 2022, at 10:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's an investment > > --FT > > On 4/13/22 9:07 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Obviously >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Apr 13, 2022, at 7:50 AM, dan penoff.com via >>>

[MBZ] Make me an offer, need gone but don't low ball. 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 000

2022-04-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Too bad there's no title, could be a fixemupper OBO NO TITLE! E500 for parts, bad transmission and fuel pumps. Good everything else. NO TITLE! Engine good. Body good. All seats are great Front bumper and trunk are facelift 2007. Air shocks are good but car won't start for the suspension

[MBZ] 94 benz bagged runs good and drove good untill rim came off 1994 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $2, 500

2022-04-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Messed up driver rim and needs tires as well 2500 obo dont have the time or want to mess with it anymore need gone https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/311037944506701 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's an investment --FT On 4/13/22 9:07 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Obviously Sent from my iPhone On Apr 13, 2022, at 7:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Some people have more money than brains?

[MBZ] just need battery, alternator, and 1 wheel is missing. Trade for home defense. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $500

2022-04-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/689883978999208 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Not too crazy -- Nice classic! 99 Mercedes Benz E300 TURBO DIESEL! - $3, 200 (Great Falls SC NEAR I77)

2022-04-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/great-falls-nice-classic-99-mercedes/7470417008.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I think I will fix my 123 up like this

2022-04-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Especially my white 240D…it doesn’t need that type of improvements. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2022, at 8:58 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > please don't > >> On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 11:24 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Gets great

Re: [MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Obviously Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 13, 2022, at 7:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some people have more money than brains? > > https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercedes-benz/190d/2491159.html > > -D > > ___ >

[MBZ] Why?

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Some people have more money than brains? https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/mercedes-benz/190d/2491159.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

2022-04-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Ralph, There is a company in Nevada that is considered the expert and go-to place to get rebuilt steering boxes for Mercedes called C Hydraulics. Your mechanic should be able to purchase from them, they don’t sell to the end user/general public. Their rebuilt steering boxes aren’t cheap, but

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-12 22:03, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: If you have collision coverage I'd take it to the dealer and file a claim. Is road debris comprehensive or collision? Vehicle contact, or possible vehicle contact (like returning to your parked car to find a dent in it) is collision.

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

2022-04-13 Thread Ralph Robertson via Mercedes
My steering became stiff and would try to lock up when turning. The steering had started having a bit of play while driving, and I had to constantly correct it. Didn't bother me much and I just figured it was old and needed some slight adjustment, but then this locking up and stiffness set in