Re: [MBZ] BAS class snobbery

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[MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

Good Morning all: Just had a chance to sit down with a cup of coffee and read for the first time this week. In the December issue of Limo Digest (Trade magazine for those of us in Livery Service) an extensive article recommends the S Class 3.0V6 to replace the discontinued towncar. At a tested

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

The Benz will be cheaper to own, probably cheaper to operate, too. This has been true for at least 40 years -- If I could do things over again I'd have bought a used 240D instead of the Audi Fox I bought in 1980, I'd probably still be driving it. At least a couple of them are still in

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com writes: The towncars have always been very good to me, delivering 25MPG consistently and having very low maint expense with the exception of fords famously poor front ends which you can count on spending about $2000 on every 100,000 miles. Not sure where

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Is Binz still around? Looks like it http://www.binz-limousines.com/ Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

this was for black cars or sedans no necesarily streches. most have gone with monster suvs as of late. I still have a good 6 years left with my towncar strtch fleet On 11/20/11, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu writes: Is Binz still around? Looks

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com writes: this was for black cars or sedans no necesarily streches. most have gone with monster suvs as of late. Yeah I've seen the stretch Hummers. Absurd, if you want my opinion. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

mine too. when people call asking for them I always say I don't have one, but I do have a school bus. loooks the same rides the same On 11/20/11, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com writes: this was for black cars or sedans no necesarily streches.

Re: [MBZ] S-Class recomended to replace towncar

That made my night, can't stop laughing now. Walt On Nov 20, 2011 12:45 PM, Peter Hertzing phertz...@gmail.com wrote: mine too. when people call asking for them I always say I don't have one, but I do have a school bus. loooks the same rides the same On 11/20/11, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] s class seat removal

I like to remove the front seats of my mbz's for a variety of reasons. I have two s class cars (300sd 420 sel) and I can't see how to remove the wiring harness from the seats short of cutting the wires. This can't be right. Where is the wiring plug under the seats located? Tnx 126's? They

Re: [MBZ] s class seat removal

On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I like to remove the front seats of my mbz's for a variety of reasons. I have two s class cars (300sd 420 sel) and I can't see how to remove the wiring harness from the seats short of cutting the wires. This can't be

Re: [MBZ] s class seat removal

10, 2011 2:07 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] s class seat removal On Sat, Sep 10, 2011 at 6:26 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I like to remove the front seats of my mbz's for a variety of reasons. I have two s class cars (300sd 420 sel) and I can't see how

[MBZ] s class seat removal

I like to remove the front seats of my mbz's for a variety of reasons. I have two s class cars (300sd 420 sel) and I can't see how to remove the wiring harness from the seats short of cutting the wires. This can't be right. Where is the wiring plug under the seats located? Tnx D.O.Jones

Re: [MBZ] A-Class

To see a view of the upcoming A-Class which is closer to actuality, go to: http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de//bilder/mercedes-zukunft-von-a-klasse-bis -s-klasse-747897.html?fotoshow_item=2 RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

On Sun, Mar 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM, Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com wrote: I wouldn't buy an Asian vehicle even if it's German counterpart (not that an Asian vehicle is even capable of that) cost ten times more. Toyota/Lexus- no thanks. I'd rather not put my life or the life of innocent

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

Lots of competition in EVERY segment. Thats a lousy excuse Do you mean you would buy one even if the cost was, say, $4000 more than an equal Asian labeled vehicle? Just for the status, then? What?? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

I wouldn't buy an Asian vehicle even if it's German counterpart (not that an Asian vehicle is even capable of that) cost ten times more. Toyota/Lexus- no thanks. I'd rather not put my life or the life of innocent passengers, pedestrians, bystanders at risk. And Asian car styling is either awful

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

Ever buy parts for a ricemobile? a $4000 differential would be quickly wiped out in air filters etc. (OK, I know the CA only 85 300D... ... but that is an exception) There are a lot of reasons for buying an MB, and sticker price is usually not the only measure. Safety, parts

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? -Curt Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:37:53 EDT From: relng...@aol.com To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] B-Class here? Message-ID: 38e1c.6e0aebd7.3ac10...@aol.com Content-Type: text

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

, as a station wagon its not too bad. -Curt Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:53:48 -0700 (PDT) From: Dimitri Seretakis dsereta...@yahoo.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] B-Class here? Message-ID: 803432.50672...@web113209.mail.gq1.yahoo.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com writes: Had a Jeep Patriot last week and as much as I wanted to hate it out of the door it had good acceleration, handled surprisingly well and was generally a nice car. The exception was the absolutely inscrutable cruise control... As a serious offroader I'm

Re: [MBZ] B-Class here?

[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 9:15 PM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] B-Class here? Why did you buy a C class instead of an Infiniti which is more powerful, has more features and costs less? -Curt Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:37:53 EDT From

[MBZ] S class front sway bar repair

Do you remember the price? Website? -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Weeks Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2010 11:10 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 59, Issue 7 That's

Re: [MBZ] A-Class diesel engine goes flying

Or 77 HP from 3 L. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of OK Don Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 7:12 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] A-Class diesel engine goes flying Cool! Wish we could

[MBZ] A-Class diesel engine goes flying

Scroll down near the bottom for the video. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/bizav/1467-full.html RLE -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090930/d13796d8/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] A-Class diesel engine goes flying

Cool! Wish we could get some of those engines over here. 168HP from 2.0 liters is a lot better than my 124HP from 2.5 liters --- On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 6:52 PM, relng...@aol.com wrote: Scroll down near the bottom for the video. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/bizav/1467-full.html

Re: [MBZ] A-Class diesel engine goes flying

relng...@aol.com wrote: Scroll down near the bottom for the video. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/bizav/1467-full.html This was the part that got my attention, more than the MBZ stuff: According to the CPJ, citizens of Brazil have the right to sue the media if they think the

Re: [MBZ] A-Class diesel engine goes flying

I don't think that's unique to Brazil - doesn't Turkey have a similar law? On Wed, Sep 30, 2009 at 8:12 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: relng...@aol.com wrote: Scroll down near the bottom for the video. http://www.avweb.com/eletter/archives/bizav/1467-full.html This was the part

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

I could see you with long sideburns driving an avocado green 126 Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:59:59 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Even an avocado green Benz along with a driver with long

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:34 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I could see you with long sideburns driving an avocado green 126 Not in a million years! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

hahahahahahahahaha Craig McCluskey wrote: On Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:34 -0600 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: I could see you with long sideburns driving an avocado green 126 Not in a million years! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Ed 300E -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090221/5bf0a140/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

video no longer available E M wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Ed 300E -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL:

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

I just tried the link, works for me. Ed 300E 2009/2/21 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net video no longer available E M wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Ed 300E -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

try again '85 300SD 241K mi/'92 Dodge B-350 Ram Wagon/'75 240D/'80 300SD/'82 300SD/'83 240D/'84 300Dt/'85 300Dt Cali (parting out)/'87 190E 2.3 (parting out) --- On Sat, 2/21/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] S

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

now it seems to work again E M wrote: I just tried the link, works for me. Ed 300E 2009/2/21 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net video no longer available E M wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Ed 300E -- next part

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

I find that happens from time to time with YouTube, not sure why. Ed 300E 2009/2/21 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net now it seems to work again E M wrote: I just tried the link, works for me. Ed 300E 2009/2/21 Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net video no longer available E M

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:59:59 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Even an avocado green Benz along with a driver with long sideburns! Ugh. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

, February 21, 2009 12:18 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video On Sat, 21 Feb 2009 06:59:59 -0500 E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Even an avocado green Benz along with a driver with long sideburns! Ugh

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

I've tried 3 times, the first time YouTube didn't even load. The last 2 video not available UGH. Luther E M wrote: S Class History promo video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL74cGMKwScNR=1 Ed 300E -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (281,xxx mi) '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x59,xxx

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

Frustrating. If you want to see it, try typing S Class History Promo in the YouTube search box. That's the video's title. Maybe it will come up that way. It's only about 5 mins long, more like an extended commercial. Ed 300E 2009/2/21 Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net I've tried 3 times, the

Re: [MBZ] S Class History Promo Video

This is a different one, but see if it works for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FynY_GHT-nIfeature=related Ed 300E 2009/2/21 Luther benz-n-h...@gulseth.net I've tried 3 times, the first time YouTube didn't even load. The last 2 video not available UGH. Luther E M wrote: S Class

Re: [MBZ] S-Class Off Road

They neglected to film the heavy equipment they used to groom the trails. -Dave Walton On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 10:15 AM, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVYxewX1iMNR=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] S-Class Off Road

Just to be pedantic, it appears to be a E320 CDI 4matic that is shown to do the o so tough off road course. Hendrik Craig McCluskey wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVYxewX1iMNR=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

[MBZ] S-Class Off Road

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Re: [MBZ] S-Class Off Road

Hey Bubba, let's us go muddin in at there new S Benz ya got! Here, ho mah beer and watchis! WHE! --R Craig McCluskey wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaVYxewX1iMNR=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] E-class for Snook

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[MBZ] E-class for Snook

Mitch wrote: http://www.auto-rv.com/Browse.aspx?AdName=BI6091557D No, more than I want to spend. Are those tires really that low profile, the front one looks flat. I bet that thing ride harshly. That is low miles for a 97. if the pictures were better they might attract some attention.

[MBZ] S-Class In Okie-land

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/563967303.html This guy flunked English. No punctuation. At least it is all in caps. 116? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] S-Class In Okie-land

Wonder if he would be willing to just sell the rims. sic On Feb 5, 2008 4:32 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/car/563967303.html This guy flunked English. No punctuation. At least it is all in caps. 116? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] S-Class In Okie-land

This guy flunked English. No punctuation. At least it is all in caps. I meant ISN'T in CAPS. Maybe I flunked English... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For

Re: [MBZ] S-Class In Okie-land

I am thinking more stream of consciousness. On Feb 5, 2008 4:40 PM, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This guy flunked English. No punctuation. At least it is all in caps. I meant ISN'T in CAPS. Maybe I flunked English... Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

Yeah, I wonder if this is the guy that used to fly into our town in his custom 747 - supposedly with real gold trim. He would get care at Mayo. We used to have a lot of Middle Eastern visitors and Mayo got tons of funding from them. That dropped off sharply after the terrorists attacks on our

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

Nice. LOL Brian On Jan 28, 2008 2:30 AM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hmmnh, I thought it was just your average sized American pick up with lots of Japanese cars around it :-) Hendrik Zoltan Finks wrote: the obvious question is: Is that a giant Dodge Power Wagon, or does it

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

No that was probably some Saudi. Sheik Zayyed had the docs come to him in his own personal hospital! --R Zoltan Finks wrote: Yeah, I wonder if this is the guy that used to fly into our town in his custom 747 - supposedly with real gold trim. He would get care at Mayo. We used to have a lot

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

the obvious question is: Is that a giant Dodge Power Wagon, or does it have miniature cars around it? Best I can tell, it's a giant truck. Brian On Jan 27, 2008 2:18 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lots of goodies here http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=534812

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

Hmmnh, I thought it was just your average sized American pick up with lots of Japanese cars around it :-) Hendrik Zoltan Finks wrote: the obvious question is: Is that a giant Dodge Power Wagon, or does it have miniature cars around it? Best I can tell, it's a giant truck. Brian

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

It's a large camper. I think the driving compartment is behind the front grill, the cab is a bedroom and I believe there is a second bedroom in the rear under the bed. I think he opted for a big Dodge truck as a model as it was one of the first trucks used in the oil fields which brought his

Re: [MBZ] S class monster truck

I think that is Sheik Zayyed from UAE. He was quite a guy, liked to go roaring around the desert in his Lambo 4X4, had 18 Maybachs in his garage when he died 3.5 yr ago. I think he was #2 or #3 wealthiest guy in the world, but did a lot for his country (he was the uniter of the UAE) and

[MBZ] S class monster truck

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Re: [MBZ] S-class diesel

Mercedes Introduces New High-End V8 Diesel for S Class/11 December 2006 Mercedes-Benz is extending its S-Class range with another diesel variant, the S 420 CDI. The new eight-cylinder model is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 CDI engine developing 235 kW (320 hp) of power at 3,600 rpm and 730 Nm (538

Re: [MBZ] S-class diesel

On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:40:06 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mercedes Introduces New High-End V8 Diesel for S Class/11 December 2006 Is this a typo or an old announcement? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] R-Class diesel

Son is considering a 07 R 320CDI?  Any words of wisdom? What I know is that the magazine reviews of models using the 7G-Tronic transmission have been universally enthusiastic about the trans. I looked over my friend AC's new E320 Bluetec last week and was surprised to hear no diesel noise

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

Was reading the 06 Consumer report book at the in laws this week. Scores for Benz were no better than scrap metal for anything 98 on. Not going to find anything to replace the e300d with. All the cars have black dots. Maybe the Benz of the future is just a short term investment and will be

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

Our pal redghost typed: Was reading the 06 Consumer report book at the in laws this week. Scores for Benz were no better than scrap metal for anything 98 on. That's what I heard as well. Which cars had the good dots? Still Toyota? Acura? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 146K Litchfield Park, AZ

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

Pretty much.. Even the chryslers had good dots. sad thing was the cars to avoid section. All the benz show up there. Not a one was listed in the safe bets section. going to be at least until 2010 until DC gets the benz back in the good graces of consumer union On Saturday, December 31,

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S-Class Our pal redghost typed: Was reading the 06 Consumer report book at the in laws this week. Scores for Benz were no better than scrap metal for anything 98 on. That's what I heard as well

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

Mercedes-Benz. Hendrik with a few Benzes out the front and no DC rubbish - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2006 12:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] S-Class Our pal redghost typed: Was reading the 06

Re: [MBZ] S-class critic

,Denise McCluggage says:... Keep in mind that the lady is getting on a bit RLE

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

I figured Mercedes would come out with one of those systems eventually -- since BMW did it, they need one too.  I still think it's a terrible idea. The magazine reviews are saying that although the BMW system was a pain, Mercedes has gotten this one right. In any case, those buying (leasing) a

Re: [MBZ] S-Class

You want this??? Yikes!!! On 12/30/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I figured Mercedes would come out with one of those systems eventually -- since BMW did it, they need one too.� I still think it's a terrible idea. The magazine reviews are saying that although the BMW system

[MBZ] R class question

So I have seen a couple of new R class vehicles around, look pretty cool. They look like they might become the new vehicle of choice for the neighborhood bottle-blonde soccer mommies with cell phones moving up from those little Lexi SUV things. That aside, it got me thinking that with the

[MBZ] C-Class

I just don't know of its history as a model line. Shops don't really see them as most are still under warranty and dealers prolly won't be honest enough to give the straight scoop on issues. I am not so sure I trust a few people's nasty notes on their woes (some being self-induced as they

Re: [MBZ] C-Class

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just don't know of its history as a model line. Shops don't really see them as most are still under warranty and dealers prolly won't be honest enough to give the straight scoop on issues. I am not so sure I trust a few people's nasty notes on their woes (some being

[MBZ] C-class

The vast majority of comments about 202 series C class cars have been VERY favorable. I can't think of any really serious complaints and MOST of the comments have commented that it was about the most reliable car they had ever owned! Since the original post talked about buying a car that may

Re: [MBZ] G Class to continue

The Star did a rather devastating review of the new G-Wagens compared to the earlier 80's versions. I scanned the review, but from what I saw, it makes sense...more fluff, less substance = identity crisis for the G-Wagen. Galendewagen means 'cross country vehicle' not 'suburban conspicuous

[MBZ] G Class to continue

Mercedes To Continue Producing G-Class Posted on November 11, 2005 at 8:52 AM CST Despite earlier rumors that Mercedes may be replacing the legendary G-Wagon with the upcoming GL-Class, DaimlerChrysler has officially announced today that they will continue producing the G-Class in coming years.

Re: [MBZ] G Class to continue

Lots of cheap early-'80s G-wagens on ebay.de. If =25 years old, they no longer need to pass EPA and NHTSA to be imported. Flights to Europe are cheap---go over there, find a good one, ship it back---it'd still be cheaper, all told, than a used one that's already here, let alone a new one. Alex

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