Re: [MBZ] in a few years its value will be higher since it is a twin turbo v12 Mercedes Benz s600 year 2012 clean title no accident everything works well, a powerful v12 engine, $21, 000

2024-06-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bodies of lowballers are dumped in the woods. On Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376849832040109 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] OT - Telescope Pron

2024-06-13 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
Nice! On Thursday, June 13th, 2024 at 12:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > > Just set up the Meade LX200 to check it out and perform an alignment. Sweet!! > Time for some star and galaxy gazing!! > > -D > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] I don't dislike this -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz clk 550 dtm clone track car, $29, 800

2024-06-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
$900 car, with $25,000 worth of stickers. The only thing missing is the flashing neon light in the rear window that says "I'm guilty, arrest me now". [Sarcasm, no charge] On Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 6:46 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like a quality build. It

Re: [MBZ] What you see is what you get, 2007 Mercedes-Benz clk-class CLK 550 Coupe 2D, $1, 000

2024-06-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It has that special "rode hard and put away sweaty and wet patina" [extra charge for that] If you can get the windows down the air will blow cold when you tow it away on the rollback truck.. On Thu, Jun 13, 2024 at 6:55 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks rough

[MBZ] in a few years its value will be higher since it is a twin turbo v12 Mercedes Benz s600 year 2012 clean title no accident everything works well, a powerful v12 engine, $21, 000

2024-06-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/376849832040109 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] What you see is what you get, 2007 Mercedes-Benz clk-class CLK 550 Coupe 2D, $1, 000

2024-06-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks rough https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/490350890200640 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] dont call me and lowball me.because I will not let you. 2012 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $8, 000

2024-06-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bet there is a really sketchy story to go along with this car. Car was running but the key got reprogram from the car. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1505864153342253 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] I don't dislike this -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz clk 550 dtm clone track car, $29, 800

2024-06-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like a quality build.  It could probably benefit from a big turboed M157 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/433201956268853 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 13 Jun 2024 00:28:06 -0400 ned kleinhenz via Mercedes wrote: > I use the digest. Do you use the archives? That's what Kaleb changed the subject to ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Digest

2024-06-12 Thread ned kleinhenz via Mercedes
I use the digest. Ned ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, while I was scrolling through the various values for my script I saw at the end of the ranges there were some serious upcharges. Never noticed that before. And I’ve rarely gone for coatings, as I’m not convinced they’re worth it other than for UV and glare. The “blue light from

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> got hung up at "upload my Rx", wouldn't let me select material and coatings > to get the price until I upload. Not all prescriptions are suitable for all materials. Makes sense that it won't let you go further until it knows more. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-12 20:42, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Mitch, I just did mine on their website up and to the upload of my Rx, and it was only another $10 for the Omnilux over “regular” progressives. Both are probably CAD/CAM on the same machine, with a royalty fee (apparently $10 or less)

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Mitch, I just did mine on their website up and to the upload of my Rx, and it was only another $10 for the Omnilux over “regular” progressives. I’m going to wait to find out what the determination is on my glasses with Zenni that are being “reviewed” before I do anything, but I will check into

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
While I was typing that message, I got an email from Jeremy at Quest, suggesting that if I use gosmarteyewear.com he'll take personal charge of making sure my order is perfect. I just went there to try to price my lenses, and got hung up at "upload my Rx", wouldn't let me select material and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
We shall see. I hope I'm not gullible, and I'm convinced to the point of spending $280 to find out, when I can get HD digital progressives from Costco for $185. (not quite a direct comparison, $280 is MR174 (1.74 refractive index) and $185 is 1.67 high index. I could get 1.67 NAL for $235)

Re: [MBZ] Ball joint separation frustration

2024-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I torqued it down and it stayed and then put heat on the fitting on the hub. After a minute of the hot wrench it rather energetically dissociated. Oh, this was the steering linkage not the LCAs. Same situation though. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 12, 2024, at 5:11 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] needs transmission Cody tor plate. 2007 Mercedes S550, $2, 500

2024-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Actually on a 722.9 the TCM is embedded in the conductor plate along with a couple of internal speed sensors the connections to which can be repaired if that is the failure mode. Not a good environment for sensitive electronics bathed in hot fluid. Usually the failure mode is either one or

Re: [MBZ] needs transmission Cody tor plate. 2007 Mercedes S550, $2, 500

2024-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> what is the failure mechanism of all these conductor plates? It seems to be > so common. The Duh answer is: bad connections. I say Duh, because those plates are essentially nothing _but_ connections. The two speed sensors are just coils of wire, so if one opens up... bad connection! The

Re: [MBZ] needs transmission Cody tor plate. 2007 Mercedes S550, $2, 500

2024-06-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I suppose I haven’t been paying attention but what is the failure mechanism of all these conductor plates? It seems to be so common. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 12, 2024, at 2:09 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Could be a good deal > >

Re: [MBZ] Ball joint separation frustration

2024-06-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099WQJYM9?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details I use a cheap Harbor Freight 2-jaw puller for that. I back off the joint's retaining nut, but leaving it there, slip on the puller, and screw it down pushing against the center of the nut, and putting a fair amount of

[MBZ] needs transmission Cody tor plate. 2007 Mercedes S550, $2, 500

2024-06-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Could be a good deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/358923603878838/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
Never heard of these before, but they read like snake oil -- so I searched for reviews and found this one: https://www.reddit.com/r/glasses/comments/11kkx94/quest_omnilux_nal/?rdt=37249 I could not use progressives and found the old school tri-focals a much better solution for my vision. I'm

Re: [MBZ] Its an older car, it may need some maintenance. 1995 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 800

2024-06-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Me too. AZBob From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 12:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Its an older car, it may need some maintenance. 1995 Mercedes-Benz s-class

Re: [MBZ] Its an older car, it may need some maintenance. 1995 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 800

2024-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has anyone had problems using www.lastvin.com? I keep on getting an error message. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 12:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Scan it and see what pops up. Probably wheel speed sensor or something > > --FT > > On 6/12/24 12:06 PM, Andrew

[MBZ] Ball joint separation frustration

2024-06-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bought one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099WQJYM9?psc=1=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details and have been trying to get lower control arm ball joints popped out on the S550 so I can swing the hub assembly around to get the front axle out of it.  I used pickle forks on the other side and

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Zenni has long been the standard for Chinese opticians. One of the youtube optometrists said he's gotten it right from Zenni all but once, when it was wrong frame, wrong Rx, and he assumed it was somebody else's order. Costco has a great guarantee, and prices are about 10% higher than Zenni

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I wear contacts and use readers. I have tried glasses off and on but don't like dealing with them. Reminds me that I am way overdue for an exam, last one was pre-pandemic. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024, at 13:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Keep us posted, at least I’m interested. > > Our eye

Re: [MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Keep us posted, at least I’m interested. Our eye doctor was a neighbor lady who always did a great job for us. I got my eyes checked right before we left FL and then orderd some new glasses from Zenni, who I have used in the past and been happy with. When I got my new glasses (progressive

Re: [MBZ] Its an older car, it may need some maintenance. 1995 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 800

2024-06-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Scan it and see what pops up.  Probably wheel speed sensor or something --FT On 6/12/24 12:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: How hard is it to diagnose/resolve the ABS light issue? On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 11:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks a bit aged, I wonder if the

[MBZ] OT: Optometry and glasses

2024-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Firstly, I've discovered a substitute for crappy progressive lens called OmniLux. And I'm most likely going to send my existing frames to Florida for this lens. https://www.qldsamerica.com/omnilux

Re: [MBZ] ICE COD AC!!!!

2024-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Somebody's dog needs to have their claws trimmed. On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 12:15 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Must be a way less intelligent, third cousin, once removed , of Herr Dr. > Booth. > > >

[MBZ] ICE COD AC!!!!

2024-06-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Must be a way less intelligent, third cousin, once removed , of Herr Dr. Booth. https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-2004-mercedes-benzc-240wagon/7755968874.html AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Gazelle kit car - $13,500

2024-06-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-12 11:55, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I don’t recall there being a V8 version. Interesting. You would expect some gearhead to drop a SBC in one, for sure, but why? I remember two kits, the VW (Fiberfab?) one which looked wrong in the back, and the more common one with

Re: [MBZ] Its an older car, it may need some maintenance. 1995 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 800

2024-06-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How hard is it to diagnose/resolve the ABS light issue? On Wed, Jun 12, 2024 at 11:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks a bit aged, I wonder if the wiring is trash. Probably would be a > decent ride for $1200. This is way out in the country too > >

Re: [MBZ] Gazelle kit car - $13,500

2024-06-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I don’t recall there being a V8 version. Interesting. You would expect some gearhead to drop a SBC in one, for sure, but why? -D > On Jun 12, 2024, at 8:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > 5.0 Mustang engine in this one, likely a lot more fun. Doesn't look bad, > could use some

[MBZ] Needs transmission ,It’s shifting hard 2005 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 500 Sedan 4D,$999

2024-06-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Nice car bad tranny, maybe.  This one would be worth looking at https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1033460358194499 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Gazelle kit car - $13,500

2024-06-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
5.0 Mustang engine in this one, likely a lot more fun.  Doesn't look bad, could use some spiffing up https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1784862078591035 --FT On 6/12/24 1:09 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: This one is on a VW Beetle platform. A lot of money for a toy car that

[MBZ] Its an older car, it may need some maintenance. 1995 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 800

2024-06-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks a bit aged, I wonder if the wiring is trash.  Probably would be a decent ride for $1200.  This is way out in the country too https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1939166836523990 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Gazelle kit car - $13,500

2024-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Not my cuppa, esp for that much dineros —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 12, 2024, at 1:10 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > This one is on a VW Beetle platform. > > A lot of money for a toy car that you can take out for a slow drive on a > sunny day. > >

Re: [MBZ] 2011 E350 - 123k miles - $10,000

2024-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It monitors how well you are staying in your lane and working the steering wheel and determines if you are drifting around too much and suggests you need coffee to stay awake —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 12, 2024, at 1:14 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks pretty nice, I

[MBZ] 2011 E350 - 123k miles - $10,000

2024-06-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice, I like the black-on-black. What does the little steaming teacup on a saucer icon on the dashboard mean? https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/godfrey-mercedez-benz/7756179049.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Gazelle kit car - $13,500

2024-06-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This one is on a VW Beetle platform. A lot of money for a toy car that you can take out for a slow drive on a sunny day. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/victoria-1929-mercedes-benz-gazelle-ssk/7756006683.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] and a wrecked 1992 parts car. 1990 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - $7, 500 (Wake Forest)

2024-06-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice looking. Mocha/toffee. yum. On Tue, Jun 11, 2024 at 5:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks nice but stupid ask > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1990-mercedes-300d-turbo-diesel/7756056965.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] and a wrecked 1992 parts car. 1990 Mercedes 300D Turbo Diesel - $7, 500 (Wake Forest)

2024-06-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks nice but stupid ask https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-1990-mercedes-300d-turbo-diesel/7756056965.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] HE DONT NO WHAT HE GOT -- 2004 Mercedes CL500 - $8, 900 (WILMINGTON)

2024-06-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-2004-mercedes-cl500/7755868016.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] Gas Prices

2024-06-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Tue, Jun 11, 2024, at 13:58, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Suddenly a half tank of 3.20 regular and a half tank of 2.85 E85 is > sounding like a good idea, even if it makes mpg go down by 10-15%. Will that cause any short or long-term issues for a 2004 model year? I know it's probably fine

[MBZ] Something for Floyd ...

2024-06-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
https://www.mercedespartscenter.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-rebuilt-engine-amg-12-cylinder-275010700080 Rebuilt Engine Amg 12 Cylinder - Mercedes-Benz (275-010-70-00-80) Fits MSRP: $49,570.00 Discount: $1,984.46 Sale Price: $47,585.54 Core Charge:$9,572.00 Craig

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
That adds a pretty substantial detour for those going between Jackson Hole and Victor/Driggs. (Our friend has a cabin in the Driggs/Alta area, and trips to/through Jackson are a feature of our visits.) Either go North and around through Yellowstone, or South through Swan Valley and Alpine.

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 11:31:37 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > >> I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an > >> asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was > >> torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. > > I had not noticed that.

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
>> I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an >> asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was >> torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. > I had not noticed that. Thanks. Yes, there was a substantial dip there that they were fighting.

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 10:05:30 -0700 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an > asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was > torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. I had not noticed that. Thanks.

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2024-06-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-11 13:35, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: It seems to depend on location Around here, 93 recently (in the past 6-8 months) went up to $1.00 more than 87. Costco is currently $0.80 more. A couple years ago, when the normal difference was 90 cents, Costco was in the 70-75

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2024-06-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It seems to depend on location --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 11, 2024, at 12:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is their premium 91 or 93? > >> On Tue, Jun 11, 2024, at 12:19, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> I don’t recall exactly, but I think it was in the $3.50/gallon

Re: [MBZ] In case you wanted to drive across Teton Pass ...

2024-06-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I've been there. This time fix it right? Notice the remains of an asphalt patch job right at the divot. That little trouble spot was torn up and rebuilt already, fairly recently too. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2007 E350 Estate - $6,500

2024-06-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like it might be reasonably nice, too bad it's in the bad years for the balance shaft. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/miamisburg-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7755766009.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 1991 420SEL - $5,000

2024-06-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"INTERIOR IS EXCELLENT BESIDES A COUPLE RIPS IN DRIVER SEAT" https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fallon-1991-mercedes-benz/7755945066.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2024-06-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is their premium 91 or 93? On Tue, Jun 11, 2024, at 12:19, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I don’t recall exactly, but I think it was in the $3.50/gallon range. > Costco seems to have a spread of about $0.40 between regular and > premium as I recall. > > -D

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2024-06-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I don’t recall exactly, but I think it was in the $3.50/gallon range. Costco seems to have a spread of about $0.40 between regular and premium as I recall. -D > On Jun 11, 2024, at 9:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > How much was hi-test? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On

Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

2024-06-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
How much was hi-test? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 10, 2024, at 11:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Since we were sharing recently, this is what I paid for regular unleaded at > Costco in Indianapolis yesterday: > > [IMG_5123] > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Possibly Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2024, at 10:46 PM, OK DonN via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that where all of Marshall's wisdom is now? > > > > >> On Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 10:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> >> I’m good with that. >> >> I’m sure

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-10 16:11, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Well, assuming that he had a heart attack or something similar and didn't know what was happening. It would be a bit disturbing if a wing fell off etc. and he got to ride it down while awake and coherent. An aircraft designer apparently

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I also make occasional use of the archives. On Mon, 10 Jun 2024, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > >I'm sorry, I guess digest is not what I >meant, I meant the archives. Still no >value? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Marshall's Wisdom [was: Re: Digest]

2024-06-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Jun 2024 03:46:09 + OK DonN via Mercedes wrote: > Is that where all of Marshall's wisdom is now? Marshall's wisdom is probably scattered through the archives (which is what Kaleb changed the subject to), but I have a list of Marshall's emails in a directory which contains 39

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
Is that where all of Marshall's wisdom is now? On Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 10:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > > I’m good with that. > > I’m sure they’re being crawled and scraped for information. > > -D > > > On Jun 10, 2024, at 3:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > >

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’m good with that. I’m sure they’re being crawled and scraped for information. -D > On Jun 10, 2024, at 3:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anyone use or see value in the digests that are hosted externally? I > have considered shutting that off which would keep list

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:24:07 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I’m sorry, I guess digest is not what I meant, I meant the archives. > Still no value? I have used them very occasionally. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m sorry, I guess digest is not what I meant, I meant the archives. Still no value? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2024, at 7:01 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > No value for me > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No value for me --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 10, 2024, at 6:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does anyone use or see value in the digests that are hosted externally? I > have considered shutting that off which would keep list content more private > I suppose. > > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
3600 [seconds in an hour] divided by how ever many seconds it took you to drive one mile = your speed in MPH. Drive two miles, then divide 7200 by the number of seconds to get MPH. On Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 2:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > > but wouldn't i have to

[MBZ] Digest

2024-06-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Does anyone use or see value in the digests that are hosted externally? I have considered shutting that off which would keep list content more private I suppose. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] used as a Limo, Professionally maintained, Pristine condition 2010 Mercedes Benz S550 4 matic - $6, 000 (snellville)

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It does look nice.  Price not too crazy but miles are high. https://macon.craigslist.org/ctd/d/snellville-2010-mercedes-benz-s550-matic/7755204395.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Very we'll kept. Seriously business OnLY!!! Very clean E 500 Mercedes -Benz - $7, 500 (Tallahassee and the surrounding Areas)

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I love the colors but I'm not sure what to make of this https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/d/tallahassee-very-clean-500-mercedes-benz/7755227789.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Minimalist ad -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class,$6,200

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1027936412331553 -- --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 cleaning inside and out 1997 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 600 Sedan 4D, $25, 000

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
51kmi.  Not making miles when it's in the shop.  Pics are crap but it seems to be nice. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368365006259878/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Last washed in 1972 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250c,$3,000

2024-06-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice tires. On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 4:52 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like it runs OK, more or less. No interior pics. > > needs some tlc everything’s there needs a back glass. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8003189366379111/ > > -- > --FT

[MBZ] Last washed in 1972 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250c,$3,000

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Seems like it runs OK, more or less. No interior pics. needs some tlc everything’s there needs a back glass. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8003189366379111/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dash Cams

2024-06-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have a couple of (now discontinued) Garmin cameras around somewhere that would be good. Solidly built, high quality items. I haven't used them in several years and I don't recall if they just record until the card is full or if they have a mode that will start overwriting the older content so

[MBZ] I would rather have this and never need it 2002 International Armored Truck international armored truck, $9, 800

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I would rather have this and never need it than all the other ultimate scenarios as this world isn’t getting any better. Protect yourself, your valuables and your loved ones and every way you can. The difference this makes could make all the difference.

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
On a recent flight from Tampa to Flagstaff (PHX then FLG) we got out about 20 minutes over the Gulf and the pilot comes on and says, “We see something up here we don’t like, so we’re turning around and going back to Tampa.” I look out my window at the port side engine and the “spinner” is

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dash Cams

2024-06-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I don’t think there’s really a good choice, as nearly everything on the market is Chinesium. I have a Nexar camera that is OK, but the functionality as far as connectivity and such is clusteriffic. The UI stinks. Knowing what I do now about them makes it unlikely I would buy another. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Will need work. 2007 Mercedes-Benz r-class R 320 CDI Sport Wagon 4D, $1, 700

2024-06-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That will sell FAST. On Mon, Jun 10, 2024 at 2:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually looks decent > > Need cv replaced, and steering is leaking fluid, needs an emissions > sensor, needs brakes. .The price is negotiable. > >

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Steyr Pinzgauer

2024-06-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That was one of those things I was talking about at the off-road camping gathering in Flagstaff that we saw holding up traffic because it was maxed out. It had to be doing 30 mph and you could hear the engine screaming. -D > On Jun 10, 2024, at 1:45 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Fun times today with the S550

2024-06-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
n". I had no > idea what he was asking until he said he was going down to a function at U of > A. > > AZBob > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via > Mercedes > Sent: Monday, June 10, 2024 7:05 AM > To: Mercedes Dis

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Well, assuming that he had a heart attack or something similar and didn't know what was happening. It would be a bit disturbing if a wing fell off etc. and he got to ride it down while awake and coherent. Randy On 10/06/2024 3:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Great way to exit the

[MBZ] Extra 1 in price -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 - $18, 925 (Charlotte)

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Where do these people come up with their pricing?  And even at 8925 that is about 1-2k high for a 07 https://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/charlotte-2007-mercedes-benz-s550/778627.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Great way to exit the mortal coil at 90yo --FT On 6/10/24 3:59 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Have you seen the recent news report about a former astronaut who died in a plane crash. He was the sole occupant of the plane and was 90 years old. Randy On 09/06/2024 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

2024-06-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Have you seen the recent news report about a former astronaut who died in a plane crash. He was the sole occupant of the plane and was 90 years old. Randy On 09/06/2024 4:23 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: The old gal who lives a few blocks away with a 1980 300SD. I first saw it in

Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

2024-06-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 09/06/2024 8:41 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: JUst don't pay more for tires than your car is worth... Not much chance of that! Craig ___ A number of years back now, I put 5 new tires on my old Chevy pickup. I think that I about doubled its value.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> but wouldn't i have to drive some miles for an hour? Of course not, no more than the speedometer itself needs to. It's just math. Divide miles traveled (fractional is OK) by hours taken to do so (ditto). There's your answer. The longer the timebase or distance the more precise the result.

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dash Cams

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I buy fairly cheap cams off Amazon, sometimes they are on sale.  They all seem to have the same "engine" in them, the more expensive cams have GPS and speed and other features that I don't find particularly appealing. --FT On 6/10/24 3:19 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Who likes what

[MBZ] O.T. Dash Cams

2024-06-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Who likes what and for what reasons? It’s time. AZBob 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] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
but wouldn't i have to drive some miles for an hour? --FT On 6/10/24 2:26 PM, OK DonN via Mercedes wrote: You can time the number of seconds between mile marks and do bit of math and come up with your MPH. The more miles you time, the more accurate the result. On Monday, June 10th, 2024 at

Re: [MBZ] OT: Stupid nickle and dime stuff

2024-06-10 Thread OK DonN via Mercedes
You can time the number of seconds between mile marks and do bit of math and come up with your MPH. The more miles you time, the more accurate the result. On Monday, June 10th, 2024 at 10:27 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > That's what gave me the idea that the speedo is off, then

[MBZ] It overheats Bad head 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 500

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483626987677119 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Will need work. 2007 Mercedes-Benz r-class R 320 CDI Sport Wagon 4D, $1, 700

2024-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Actually looks decent Need cv replaced, and steering is leaking fluid, needs an emissions sensor, needs brakes. .The price is negotiable. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1695965684143533 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] 1982 Steyr Pinzgauer

2024-06-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pics are bad but looks cool. I didn't know Mercedes ever made an air-cooled engine. https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/elkhart-pinzgauer/7755548739.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] whoopie pie van

2024-06-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It’ll take a lot of whoopies to pay for that rascal. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 10, 2024, at 10:34 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/carroll-2022-refrigerated-temp/770576.html > ___ >

[MBZ] Who needs this? 2019 Sprinter Mobile LED Truck - $139,900

2024-06-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Many possibilities https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/alsip-spark-512-mobile-led-truck/7755519740.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] whoopie pie van

2024-06-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/carroll-2022-refrigerated-temp/770576.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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