Re: [MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Interesting color, not quite china blue. Could be a respray or it could be just the camera... -Curt On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 01:05:20 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I just randomly saw this: https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBmLb Have to go check that out I feel. Cannot believe

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Agreed, it'd look 100% less like baby barf... -Curt On Friday, July 19, 2024 at 11:40:00 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I would prefer white, grey or silver over the yellow. Randy On 18/07/2024 10:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Well not great, the color is

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
g to be able to look at. We are phone tagging at the moment. > > AZBob > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin > via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, July 19, 2024 10:03 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Kaleb Striplin > S

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
ly 19, 2024 10:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] 240D I am highly interested in that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just randomly saw this: > > https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBm

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I am highly interested in that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2024, at 11:59 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just randomly saw this: > > https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBmLb > > Have to go check that out I feel. Cannot believe the AC is cold. > > AZBob > _

[MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I just randomly saw this: https://offerup.co/ZmnJPlDBmLb Have to go check that out I feel. Cannot believe the AC is cold. AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Of the three yellows, I prever Gelb over Helios Gelb, with Maple yellow a distant third. On Fri, Jul 19, 2024 at 11:39 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would prefer white, grey or silver over the yellow. > > Randy > > > On 18/07/2024 10:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel vi

[MBZ] Nice Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I would prefer white, grey or silver over the yellow. Randy On 18/07/2024 10:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Well not great, the color is better than white, gray, or silver. Might be Maple yellow On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 9:51 PM Dwight Giles wrote: good question. my 300CD which I

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I wouldn't be too worried about it depending on where the CarFax reported the damage. If it was the rear hatch, it’s possible badging isn’t available anymore. Rear wiper can be bodged up by carwashes. Don’t focus on the little stuff too much, look at it collectively as a part of the Big Picture

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
rear wiper looks to have ED.  Run it and see if it works, it might just need to be moved on the splined shaft.  If the rear hatch was damaged and replaced or  painted maybe the badging was not replaced, badge delete is an option from new too.  I'd definitely get more detail on any damage if the

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes, your scanner will work just fine. Use the same procedure to fire it up as you did with your W163 and you’ll get the same results. -D > On Jul 18, 2024, at 8:43 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seller finally responded. > carfax reports minor damage in 2014 but it doesn’t show w

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Seller finally responded. carfax reports minor damage in 2014 but it doesn’t show what area of the vehicle was effected. Otherwise it was purchased new in Beverly Hills and serviced there regularly until 2013, 55k miles, sold to someone in Bakersfield and was regularly serviced there until sell

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well not great, the color is better than white, gray, or silver. Might be Maple yellow On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 9:51 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > good question. my 300CD which I am transferring to my nephew is China > Blue I would like a darker color but not fixed on that > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 9:0

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
good question. my 300CD which I am transferring to my nephew is China Blue I would like a darker color but not fixed on that On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 9:06 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > What is an acceptable color? > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > >> Agreed. Beige... >> >>

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What is an acceptable color? On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 7:22 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > Agreed. Beige... > > -Curt > > > > > On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 06:24:59 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > not moved by the color... > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Bissell

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
tempted On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 4:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like the asking price is from a decade ago.. > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I feel like he's tried to sell this before

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Agreed. Beige... -Curt On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 06:24:59 PM EDT, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: not moved by the color... Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 5:04 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > If there are no major issues you really can't go

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
not moved by the color... Dwight E. Giles Jr. Bissell Cove Wickford RI On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 5:04 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > If there are no major issues you really can't go wrong. > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM Dwight Giles > wrote: > >> tempted >> >> On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 4:41 PM A

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If there are no major issues you really can't go wrong. On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 4:50 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > tempted > > On Thu, Jul 18, 2024, 4:41 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Seems like the asking price is from a decade ago.. >> >> On Thu, Jul 18, 2

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s a pump, a valve, a reservoir tank, and 2 struts in front and 2 bags in back. There’s a controller somewhere. The bags are relatively inexpensive, the struts more. The valve snd pump are cheap. Nothing particularly difficult to swap. I’m not sure why people get all bent about airmatic given

Re: [MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seems like the asking price is from a decade ago.. On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 4:39 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I feel like he's tried to sell this before: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/vbgCoUgWNp9VnSad/ > > > AZBob > ___ > ht

[MBZ] '82 300D

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I feel like he's tried to sell this before: https://www.facebook.com/share/vbgCoUgWNp9VnSad/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailm

Re: [MBZ] Git Ur Wallet Out, Boys

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I hadn’t gone through all of the pictures when I wrote this - even worse, with the dings on the trunk lid and my indicator for how well a car is cared for - the headlight wipers are wonky. I’ve always felt that if someone took good care of a car like this, the headlight wipers would not be all

Re: [MBZ] Git Ur Wallet Out, Boys

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Chrome fender arches, immediately takes it out of consideration. That and it’s stupid overpriced. There’s a reason why it’s still available. -D > On Jul 18, 2024, at 12:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not a very stimulating color combination. My cabernet red W126 turbodies

Re: [MBZ] Git Ur Wallet Out, Boys

2024-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not a very stimulating color combination. My cabernet red W126 turbodiesel gets my heart racing every time I go for a drive. On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 3:41 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ooow that's a crap ton of shekels, but it's probably not out of line > for t

[MBZ] Git Ur Wallet Out, Boys

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Ooow that's a crap ton of shekels, but it's probably not out of line for the times in which we live. https://www.facebook.com/share/Qr6c3LPR6QbZMfoP/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Floyd has some insight into the pneumatic suspension, but I don’t think it’s problematic based on what I’ve heard/read. I believe it’s a system similar to what’s on the W220/211, but not sure as I’ve never owned a car with it. If so, these are pretty simple, the struts can be expensive to replac

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
How problematic is the pneumatic suspension? Also, I wonder why the badging is removed? Do people think it makes it somehow look better? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 18, 2024, at 9:58 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bob, > > It’s not so much the ML550, but the W164. It’

Re: [MBZ] 1957 180

2024-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There were only 5 colors available in 1957: https://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/select-color.cgi Color Code: DB-040Black Color Code: DB-050White Color Code: DB-158White Gray Color Code: DB-190Graphite Gray Color Code: DB-543Strawberry Red Poly (can't make) On Thu, Jul 18, 2024 at 1:06 P

Re: [MBZ] 1957 180

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I always look for the heater boxes on either side of the engine compartment. They were made of heavy pressboard (cardboard) and by now have deteriorated to dust. one in this car that I can see, but the way in which they photographed the engine compartment makes me suspect. As for “expertly rest

Re: [MBZ] 1957 180

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Absolutely not. If someone could wake up Knutsack and have him look at it, I’m sure there would be a laundry list of things wrong about it. -D > On Jul 18, 2024, at 9:14 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't believe that is the interior of a $12K specimen. Is that a legit > colo

Re: [MBZ] 1957 180

2024-07-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Certainly not the steering wheel of an "Expertly restored" example... -Curt On Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 12:15:58 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I don't believe that is the interior of a $12K specimen.  Is that a legit color combo? https://www.facebook.com/share/RgtgyWFr32R

Re: [MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Bob, It’s not so much the ML550, but the W164. It’s a major improvement over the W163s, far more car-like while still retaining a lot of the truck qualities that made the W163 useful. I’m not sure the smaller displacement W164s do much better economy-wise, so having the ML550 does provide some

[MBZ] '08 ML550

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Low miles. In spite of it being straight up realtor spec, I wonder what comparable ones have been going for? https://www.facebook.com/share/rSf3ZGikZ8uSNAv6/ Since it's still running just fine and my garage is 110 degress typically during the day, I am not enthused to do the CP on my ML. I did

[MBZ] 1993 300SD

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
AZ paint and Taco Bell driver's seat. https://www.facebook.com/share/ym4Kp92wxMbqnjeW/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/list

[MBZ] 1957 180

2024-07-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I don't believe that is the interior of a $12K specimen. Is that a legit color combo? https://www.facebook.com/share/RgtgyWFr32RZwbjP/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Bid to 75,555 and not sold. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, at 15:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That thing was probably way over $100k new and looks like it sold for > $77k (or that is the current bid) with 19kmi.  Depreciating like a Benz! > > --FT > > On 7/17/24 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
>From what I can see, the 2022 Escalade diesel would have been an I6. Pretty >bad if BaT got this detail wrong. The Duramax V6 is an Isuzu diesel engine. >From wikipedia, the I6 was developed with Opel in Italy, and is the one used >in the Escalade/Tahoe/Suburban/Sierra/Silverado/Yukon, and it

Re: [MBZ] It runs. Mercedes bends 1999,$1,500

2024-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Gonr On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, 3:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > E something, doesn't look too bad. No details > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/446906414916809/ > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To se

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's a gussied-up diesel Suburban. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, at 15:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That thing was probably way over $100k new and looks like it sold for > $77k (or that is the current bid) with 19kmi.  Depreciating like a Benz! > > --FT > > On 7/17/24 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfog

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I've purchased a number of new cars over the years, mainly for Mrs. Dan as that’s what she wanted, but I always paid cash for them. That ended when I got her out of a Mazda6 I bought new in 2006 that she drove into the ground, but we got pretty decent money for when she was done with it. After t

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That whole concept is foreign to me. The last new car I purchased was a 1976 Chevette ($3600). On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 3:31 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Except the ones who are making monthly payments. > > -D > > > On Jul 17, 2024, at 12:26 PM, Andrew Strasfog

[MBZ] It runs. Mercedes bends 1999,$1,500

2024-07-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
E something, doesn't look too bad.  No details https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/446906414916809/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://oki

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Except the ones who are making monthly payments. -D > On Jul 17, 2024, at 12:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Chump change for most Escalade owners... > > On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> This is the 3.0 liter

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Chump change for most Escalade owners... On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 3:23 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This is the 3.0 liter v6 diesel, not a v8. > > I haven't heard anything about the Duramax v6 good, bad or indifferent. I > have heard bad things about the RAM v6 di

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This is the 3.0 liter v6 diesel, not a v8. I haven't heard anything about the Duramax v6 good, bad or indifferent. I have heard bad things about the RAM v6 diesels eating themselves. There are theories that the DPF regens too often and causes issues. One thing I don't like is that the timing be

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That thing was probably way over $100k new and looks like it sold for $77k (or that is the current bid) with 19kmi.  Depreciating like a Benz! --FT On 7/17/24 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: wtf. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2022-cadillac-escalade-5/ _

[MBZ] OT: Stig Wars

2024-07-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Old Stig tries to break the Top Gear track record set by his replacement in an Atom V8. This Stig is now 20 years older than before, and the Atom he's driving is better, but heavier and less powerful than the old V8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGSYfhz8RNA _

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Buick lacks pizzaz or charm IMO. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 11:14 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 17/07/2024 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > wtf. > > > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2022-cadillac-escalade-5/ > >

[MBZ] Nice B.C. Finnie on BAT

2024-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My favorite color combo - dark gray/red. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220sb-2/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2024-07-17 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 17/07/2024 9:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: wtf. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2022-cadillac-escalade-5/ ___ Thinking about buying that, Andrew? A friend has a Tahoe with the diesel. They have pulled a travel trailer all over the USA w

[MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
wtf. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2022-cadillac-escalade-5/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W115 240D on BAT

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would you have bid that much? On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 5:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Dang didn’t see it > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 16, 2024, at 2:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Sold…$6450 > > > > AZBob >

Re: [MBZ] It has midwest rust, but nothing significant - 2008 Thomas School Bus - $7, 500

2024-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep. My cars got rusty real fast. School buses are everywhere at auctions and rust-free in the south --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 16, 2024, at 6:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The giveaway here is the location - Ft. Wayne, IN. Major league rust belt > location. Floyd can a

Re: [MBZ] It has midwest rust, but nothing significant - 2008 Thomas School Bus - $7, 500

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The giveaway here is the location - Ft. Wayne, IN. Major league rust belt location. Floyd can attest to this. There will be surface rust on everything, likely more/worse the deeper you go. You can get good “skoolie” busses all over the place from government auctions. -D > On Jul 16, 2024, at 2

[MBZ] It has midwest rust, but nothing significant - 2008 Thomas School Bus - $7, 500

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Your definition of "significant" may vary https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2008-thomas-school-bus/7766763134.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] OT: Don't see (m)any pf these... '78 AMC Pacer wagon

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Gawd talk about a color scheme that screams 1970s. The AMC straight-6 was a decent engine, pretty bulletproof. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024, at 14:25, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Won't win any style contests but it is kinda cute. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-amc-pacer-6/024-07-16

Re: [MBZ] W115 240D on BAT

2024-07-16 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Dang didn’t see it Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2024, at 2:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sold…$6450 > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 16, 2024, at 11:39 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Caledonian green/green. Very pretty. Very clean.

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
;> I’ve walked away from plenty of deals like this and never felt bad about >>>> one yet. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>> >>>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 9:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>> wrote: >>&

[MBZ] OT: Don't see (m)any pf these... '78 AMC Pacer wagon

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Won't win any style contests but it is kinda cute. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-amc-pacer-6/024-07-16 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
quick decision as to >>>> whether or not you want to assume the risk. >>>> >>>> I’ve walked away from plenty of deals like this and never felt bad about >>>> one yet. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>> >>>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 9:

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
ke this and never felt bad about >>> one yet. >>> >>> -D >>> >>> >>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 9:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> If and when I hear back from him, I will do a scan a

Re: [MBZ] W115 240D on BAT

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Sold…$6450 AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2024, at 11:39 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Caledonian green/green. Very pretty. Very clean. Might sell at a > reasonable price (NR auction). Kaleb? > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-240d-13/ > __

Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
They look like a modern Karmann Ghia. A stance like a bullfrog. -D > On Jul 16, 2024, at 12:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree especially with the top up it looks very strange. Not too bad with > the top down. > > On Tue, Jul 16, 2024, at 13:40, Andrew Strasfogel via Merce

Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I agree especially with the top up it looks very strange. Not too bad with the top down. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024, at 13:40, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The proportions are way off. > > On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 12:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Thos

[MBZ] W115 240D on BAT

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Caledonian green/green. Very pretty. Very clean. Might sell at a reasonable price (NR auction). Kaleb? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-240d-13/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
t;>> If and when I hear back from him, I will do a scan and see what it turns >>> up. My interest in it is waning I'm afraid. >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> >>> From: Mercedes on behalf of Buggered >>

Re: [MBZ] OT speaking of trains Massive Vintage Lionel O Gauge Train Collection,$3,800 ·

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Don’t know about that. The old couple down the street from me who have two whole rooms in their home literally full of Lionel stuff, most of is still boxed with with all the boxes and packing materials can’t give the stuff away. MMM says they’re asking train show prices, too, which also may con

Re: [MBZ] Amazing Mercedes Wagon

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
These are wonderful cars, and have the reliability of a Corolla. I wonder how many miles it has. My former 1999 E320 wagon had almost 230k on the clock before it went to CoPart. It was perfectly drivable and would easily make 300k given the chance, I believe. I paid $3300 for it in 2017 with 1

Re: [MBZ] OT speaking of trains Massive Vintage Lionel O Gauge Train Collection,$3,800 ·

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Whole lot of drooling going on across FB Marketplace land. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 1:46 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/428941516745494 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > T

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> >> >> From: Mercedes on behalf of Buggered >> Benzmail via Mercedes >> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:11 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List >> Cc: Buggered Benzmail >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] begje interior >> &

Re: [MBZ] Logo, Anyone?

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Looks like corporate signage. If it was, it’s supposed to be destroyed when taken out of service. -D > On Jul 16, 2024, at 9:44 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting measurement for something circular: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/pUM3j7Jwk1GMSeyn/ > > AZBob >

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
ay, July 15, 2024 10:11 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Buggered Benzmail > Subject: Re: [MBZ] begje interior > > In perfect shape it might be a $5k vehicle but $4500 might be more realistic. > It’s 16yr old but maybe the diesel adds a bit of value. > > Add up all

Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The proportions are way off. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 12:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Those things are basically SLKs with cheaper components > > --FT > > On 7/16/24 12:13 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > > I have never liked the look of the Crossfire.

[MBZ] OT speaking of trains Massive Vintage Lionel O Gauge Train Collection,$3,800 ·

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/428941516745494 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Red Pig time! -- 1967 Mercedes-Benz s-class 200D,$2,000

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would pay $500 just for the intact W108 steering wheel. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 11:45 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yes I did notice some rust in there, but that's why I have a welder! > Some tube or channel stock and yer good ta go! > > --FT > > On 7/16/24 11:

Re: [MBZ] Amazing Mercedes Wagon

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Could be a good hauler and beater, the wagons are very useful.  Price is not crazy if it all works --FT On 7/16/24 12:47 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: This is in stock Notoriously reliable drivetrain Freezing AC https://www.facebook.com/share/dqAGJ66PE6uVforE/ AZBob ___

Re: [MBZ] Car does not currently start. Having it looked at. 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Budget $1500 to shore up the headliner (shade) on the pano roof when it droops down. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 11:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pano roof, looks clean > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1150903499355065 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] Amazing Mercedes Wagon

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This is in stock Notoriously reliable drivetrain Freezing AC https://www.facebook.com/share/dqAGJ66PE6uVforE/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://ok

Re: [MBZ] Logo, Anyone?

2024-07-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 16/07/2024 11:44 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Interesting measurement for something circular: https://www.facebook.com/share/pUM3j7Jwk1GMSeyn/ AZBob ___ Especially since it looks like it could be 3 feet in diameter but no where near that deep.

[MBZ] Logo, Anyone?

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Interesting measurement for something circular: https://www.facebook.com/share/pUM3j7Jwk1GMSeyn/ AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/ma

[MBZ] Oh, FBMP

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This is the first one that popped up today on my FBMP feed: https://www.facebook.com/share/wUEME5QJxume9Xnp/ Five years old? Really? AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
t Cc: Buggered Benzmail Subject: Re: [MBZ] begje interior In perfect shape it might be a $5k vehicle but $4500 might be more realistic. It’s 16yr old but maybe the diesel adds a bit of value. Add up all what might be needed (CP swap figure $1k easy to get a “new” one for $400, maybe $400 for progra

Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Those things are basically SLKs with cheaper components --FT On 7/16/24 12:13 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I have never liked the look of the Crossfire. It might be the wheels. They look too big and I guess they are aluminum, but from a distance they look like they are white. A fellow

Re: [MBZ] 2002 SLK320 - 83k miles - $7,500

2024-07-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Perhaps fun to drive, but to me it looks like a rebadged Miata. On Mon, Jul 15, 2024 at 11:57 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s actually a nice deal for the price based on the information in the > ad. If the top works and doesn’t leak (hydraulic fluid) and th

Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I have never liked the look of the Crossfire. It might be the wheels. They look too big and I guess they are aluminum, but from a distance they look like they are white. A fellow who works in my building (I wish I owned the building, but alas, NO) has one and likes it. His car is black, and not

[MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Might be in nice shape, but price seems beyond realistic. Very low miles if not a typo (probalby 89k is my guess). https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2005-chrysler-crossfire/7766641731.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] Red Pig time! -- 1967 Mercedes-Benz s-class 200D,$2,000

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yes I did notice some rust in there, but that's why I have a welder!  Some tube or channel stock and yer good ta go! --FT On 7/16/24 11:40 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: That’s about as basic as you can get in a W110. Rockers look questionable - look at the bottom door edge of the dri

Re: [MBZ] Red Pig time! -- 1967 Mercedes-Benz s-class 200D,$2,000

2024-07-16 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s about as basic as you can get in a W110. Rockers look questionable - look at the bottom door edge of the driver’s door in the first picture. -D > On Jul 16, 2024, at 8:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks solid, could be a good transplant candidate > > https://www.face

[MBZ] looks decent -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $2, 500

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/793427255953905 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Car does not currently start. Having it looked at. 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 CDI Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Pano roof, looks clean https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1150903499355065 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

[MBZ] Red Pig time! -- 1967 Mercedes-Benz s-class 200D,$2,000

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks solid, could be a good transplant candidate https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1254692582575612/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

[MBZ] NO I don't know millage 1967 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$500

2024-07-16 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Rat rod time! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1598654627582328 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/merced

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
In perfect shape it might be a $5k vehicle but $4500 might be more realistic. It’s 16yr old but maybe the diesel adds a bit of value. Add up all what might be needed (CP swap figure $1k easy to get a “new” one for $400, maybe $400 for programming, and $200 for fluid/filter, you do the work not

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Let’s see…..Johnny Italiano bought it for $5000 at the auction and when he went to drive it home he learned it was in limp mode. He has it priced at $4000, and told me that he’s prepared to lose his shirt. It for certain needs the conductor plate, a windshield, and tires soon. I think $1500

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yes 722.9. The CP in a 722.9 is coded to the car. You can get a good used (or something) refurb for $400 or pull one at a junkyard (that might not be good) for not much and then clone it from the old one. That will cost something unless you “know a guy.” A 722.6 CP is maybe $60 and not coded, n

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$3k. It’s a little dirty but generally in good shape although the windshield is also cracked --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 15, 2024, at 11:25 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Picked it up for (if I may use it as a data point for Jr.Italiano on the > morrow)? > > AZBob > > Sent fro

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
A 722.9 conductor plate job looks more involved and more costly than a 722.6 job. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 15, 2024, at 8:58 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > A 2008 ML320 CDI 4Matic has a 722.9 transmission, yes? > Those conductor plates seem to be considerably more expensive than a 722.6. >

Re: [MBZ] begje interior

2024-07-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
A 2008 ML320 CDI 4Matic has a 722.9 transmission, yes? Those conductor plates seem to be considerably more expensive than a 722.6. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Jul 15, 2024, at 7:16 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > Oh for sure. > He couldn’t even describe it. I’m pretty sure that’s what he was de

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