Re: [MBZ] Are these a good deal?

2024-03-06 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
My tractor goes up pretty high but need to find how how tall it can reach with the pallet forks. Wish these had more shelves though. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 6, 2024, at 8:35 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have a tall forklift? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >>

Re: [MBZ] Are these a good deal?

2024-03-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Do you have a tall forklift? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 6, 2024, at 8:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/nMWMNTrCFZ52uUAf/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Heh, tough to do unless you want to invest the time and effort… Went out to rebuild the wiring in the right side headlight for the CL600 his morning.When I was done I noticed that the outer mount, a ball head that goes in a socket on the body, was cracked. Got it in place properly with a strap

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have been mechanically Marthaing the CDI, next will be cosmetics but probably never to the martha standards Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2023, at 10:56 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > For $1500 ignore it and drive it until it pukes. I wouldn’t buy a $1500 car > to

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
For $1500 ignore it and drive it until it pukes. I wouldn’t buy a $1500 car to Martha as it’s not a realistic idea. Case in point, my 2001 ML500 that I bought for $1400 to use for moving between houses. Had it for a year, put maybe $500 into it, and that’s because I had to replace a tire, and

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I would be a bit concerned about the rust at the base of the rear windshield. Randy On 18/03/2023 10:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: That’s really nice. AZBob Sent from my iPhone On Mar 18, 2023, at 8:42 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:  Bad link Try that. Beautiful color.

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s really nice. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 18, 2023, at 8:42 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> Bad link > > Try that. Beautiful color. > > https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/d/englewood-1985-mercedes-300-turbo-diesel/7600398710.html > > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Bad link Try that. Beautiful color. https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/d/englewood-1985-mercedes-300-turbo-diesel/7600398710.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bad link On Sat, Mar 18, 2023 at 8:40 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That does look like a good deal > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Mar 18, 2023, at 7:58 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal for somebody closer that I am

2023-03-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That does look like a good deal —FT Sent from my iPad > On Mar 18, 2023, at 7:58 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/d/englewood-1985-mercedes-300-turbo-diesel/7600398710.html?mibextid=5zvaxg > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal as would it run heat pump, freezers etc?

2022-12-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
That's a big-un all right. But it's 3600 RPM so it'll be loud, and relatively short-lived. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Is $80 a good deal for 34 Gearwrenches?

2022-11-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-11-27 19:27, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Could it be because delivery on the $79 seller is in January? It was Dec 9 when I first saw it. Judging from the apparent number of backorders it seems like a pretty good price. I got a more complete set of the normal length ones about

Re: [MBZ] Is $80 a good deal for 34 Gearwrenches?

2022-11-27 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Could it be because delivery on the $79 seller is in January? -D > On Nov 27, 2022, at 7:14 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Regular and stubby, 10-18mm and 5/16-3/4. (3/4 is indistinguishable from > 19mm) > Don't ask me why it defaults to a more expensive seller when you can select

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal 2016 Mercedes AMG GT-S - $85, 000 (Fort Myers)

2022-09-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-09-26 10:37, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-2016-mercedes-amg-gt/7538452618.html I'd rather have a 7 year old GTS than my neighbor's one year old F150 Raptor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jetta TDI, good deal?

2022-08-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Remembering that the market for all vehicles is still gone stupid, although it seems to be getting back to something resembling sanity. It looks like, in my area, that the spread on TDI prices is really high. For reference, when I bought my '15 Jetta in 2019 it had, I think, 75,000 miles and I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Jetta TDI, good deal?

2022-08-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
How could you pass it up with the rare 4 zylinder diesel? That’s almost as good as the rare zündfolgel engine in a Mercedes! -D > On Aug 17, 2022, at 2:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not really looking to spend this on a car right now, but sometimes like to > calibrate

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2022-06-18 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal? Yea but that doesn’t include the transfer switch does it? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2022, at 1:26 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not really, IMO. > > Generac® 24,000 Watt (LP) 21,000 Watt

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2022-06-18 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea but that doesn’t include the transfer switch does it? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2022, at 1:26 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not really, IMO. > > Generac® 24,000 Watt (LP) 21,000 Watt (NG) Home Standby Generator with Mobile > Link™ at Menards

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2022-06-18 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Not really, IMO. Generac® 24,000 Watt (LP) 21,000 Watt (NG) Home Standby Generator with Mobile Link™ at Menards https://www.menards.com/main/p-105478329134.htm Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: June 17, 2022 10:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I missed that it was 4kW, looking at it though it's obviously small. It'd be good for a battery charger as solar backup. Strange unit otherwise, a quiet generattle I suppose... -Curt On Sunday, May 16, 2021, 10:01:30 PM EDT, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: “Kohler”, not “Koehler”. 4kW

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> It is actually a 14kw unit, not 4 like the ad says. Well, that's different then. That seems to be a pretty good price for a reasonably-sized genny, if it works. I'd seriously consider it, were it local. (Big Bertha is just too damned thirsty.) -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-16 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
4kW is woefully undersized for most folks. I think 10-12kW is more what is thought of as 'whole house'. Smaller than the usual rope-pull genny. You could make it work, but you'd probably better be thinking 'tiny house', or maybe Green Acres. The usual electric hot water heater (tank) is 4+kW

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
dan--- via Mercedes writes: > “Kohler”, not “Koehler”. Though https://koehlerinstrument.com/ ended up being sort of interesting... a kinematic viscometer would make a good conversation piece. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-16 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Stupid phone. It is actually a 14kw unit, not 4 like the ad says. On 5/16/2021 9:00 PM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: “Kohler”, not “Koehler”. 4kW will not run your house, not even close, unless you just want a few lights and maybe a TV. -D On May 16, 2021, at 9:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal on this Koehler

2021-05-16 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
“Kohler”, not “Koehler”. 4kW will not run your house, not even close, unless you just want a few lights and maybe a TV. -D > On May 16, 2021, at 9:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/841449590103549/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Not a particularly good deal but a 211 320 would be the one to have 2005 MERCEDES E-320 SEDAN - $4, 700

2021-05-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes you're right on both counts. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 3:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 722.6 is a bonus on these cars, gets out of the complications of the > 722.9. The 320 is a solid engine too, not the problems as with

Re: [MBZ] Not a particularly good deal but a 211 320 would be the one to have 2005 MERCEDES E-320 SEDAN - $4, 700

2021-05-05 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The 722.6 is a bonus on these cars, gets out of the complications of the 722.9.  The 320 is a solid engine too, not the problems as with the 350s --FT On 5/5/21 3:09 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: That is what I have but a 4matic . 186K Very dependable car but a bit boring. Dwight E. Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] Not a particularly good deal but a 211 320 would be the one to have 2005 MERCEDES E-320 SEDAN - $4, 700

2021-05-05 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
That is what I have but a 4matic . 186K Very dependable car but a bit boring. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, May 5, 2021 at 10:48 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > more like a $3k car, maybe 3500 these days > > >

Re: [MBZ] This genny a good deal?

2021-04-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe this is more an issue of Kaleb looking for a home standby set. A kludged up arrangement with a trailer mounted generator is not the ideal setup, especially if he expect it to be serviceable when he’s away from home. The trailer mounted set would probably do fine, especially since it’s

Re: [MBZ] This genny a good deal?

2021-04-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-04-03 07:13, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: As a 2 cylinder, it’s likely no more than about 8kW, meaning it won’t run your heat pump. It probably has no auto start capability, either. I used to have a cheap Homelite 3650W (labeled Husky by Home Depot) with 6.5hp Subaru/Robin power. My

Re: [MBZ] This genny a good deal?

2021-04-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I don’t know what a “genny” is, but if you’re referring to the trailer mounted generator in the link, no, it’s not a good deal. The one positive thing about it is that it’s a Lister diesel, which means it’s the 240D of diesel industrial engines, but it’s also expensive as heck to repair if

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal 2004 Mercedes Benz ML 350 - $2, 200 (Raleigh)

2020-08-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It might be throwing some codes that could help figure it out. Probably nothing too serious. Might be a good deal to start negotiating at $1500 as it looks fairly nice other than the bumper cover. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 20, 2020, at 6:17 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal 2004 Mercedes Benz ML 350 - $2, 200 (Raleigh)

2020-08-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
208k? Runs slightly rough? Those ignition coils don't last forever, although it'll run pretty good on half of them, as long as each cylinder gets reliable spark to one plug. I know a Snap-On Soleus Ultra has a scope function to read individual plug voltage patterns, can show that a cylinder has a

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal

2020-02-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Other than that, looks great! On Sat, Feb 29, 2020 at 9:59 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1017119738665101/ > > 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D $743 > > She used to runs and drive, typical old

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea you are right. I saw the county Cass and assumed cassville. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2019, at 8:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > the airport is just south of the KC loop, still North of Olathe, KS. > >> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
the airport is just south of the KC loop, still North of Olathe, KS. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes December 17, 2019 at 8:09 PM Looked like Cassville MO which is down close to the AR line. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Looked like Cassville MO which is down close to the AR line. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 17, 2019, at 7:53 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > So it is now in KC. > >> Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> December 17, 2019 at 7:49 PM >>

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
Yeah, I know. I think some guy in Topeka or somewhere in Kansas owns it. I check in on it occasionally. Since Dad was a full IFR rated instructor I usually got to fly left seat. I logged close to 400 hours in that airframe. -D > On Dec 17, 2019, at 8:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
So it is now in KC. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes December 17, 2019 at 7:49 PM https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=N899T ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://registry.faa.gov/aircraftinquiry/NNum_Results.aspx?NNumbertxt=N899T On 12/17/2019 7:46 PM, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: My Dad was a “shared owner” with two doctors. Total assh*ts, both of them. The FBO handled scheduling as it did for other owner groups. I can recall on more than one

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread dan--- via Mercedes
My Dad was a “shared owner” with two doctors. Total assh*ts, both of them. The FBO handled scheduling as it did for other owner groups. I can recall on more than one occasion where we packed up for a weekend away at our place on Sanibel, only to show up and no plane. Dad would have scheduled it

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
>From what I've heard from friends who've tried co-owning an airplane, grant is right. Too many issues to disagree on, maintenance and upgrades being high on the list. On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 5:51 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Shared ownership of an airplane works about as good as shared

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2019-12-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Shared ownership of an airplane works about as good as shared ownership of a wife. Except, the airplane costs more.. Over the past 40 years, I've seen many such disasters in the flying community. It would not be my choice.. YMMV. On Tue, Dec 17, 2019 at 4:28 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal, esp the pano roof

2019-09-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pano top even in marginal condition is worth a couple grand. -D > On Sep 20, 2019, at 3:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > You could define "crazy offer" as anything below $500. > >> On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal, esp the pano roof

2019-09-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You could define "crazy offer" as anything below $500. On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 12:56 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I can't deal with it though... > > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/pts/d/myrtle-beach-mercedes-sl-roadster-parts/6981993478.html > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Good Deal

2019-06-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Some of these engines have been found to run over a million miles -FT On 6/30/19 5:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: And pretty low mileage, too: https://sarasota.craigslist.org/cto/d/venice-mb-diesel-cyl-4-valve/6923906039.html -D ___

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2019-01-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The fact that it’s a wagon and appears to be in good shape? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2019, at 11:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > A practical car that runs and drives and is a Mercedes for under $2,000. > What's better than that? > > On Jan 18, 2019 11:04 PM, "Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2019-01-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A practical car that runs and drives and is a Mercedes for under $2,000. What's better than that? On Jan 18, 2019 11:04 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon > > https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1999-mercedes- >

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2019-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
CL photog of the day. Izzat desert beige? Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 1/18/19 10:04 PM: 1999 Mercedes Benz E320 Wagon https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/cto/d/albuquerque-1999-mercedes-benz-e320/6798418989.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-31 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Amen! Well, pretty much all "electronic toy" vehicle.WHo needs oil or oil pressure?Many toada-bots think not. Craig via Mercedes wrote: So the drivers of modern Mercedes are idiots to go along with the idiot light? Craig ___

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2018-10-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:19:38 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > The oil pressure gauge was eliminated starting with the 210. So the drivers of modern Mercedes are idiots to go along with the idiot light? Craig > > On Oct 30, 2018, at 5:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
The oil pressure gauge was eliminated starting with the 210. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 30, 2018, at 5:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think it is on the right side like the w211. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Oct 30, 2018 6:13 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel > > https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel/6734978327.html It has no oil pressure gauge ... Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes glow plugs but if you do have to replace them and you follow the proper procedures you can get them out without too much issue Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2018, at 6:49 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > And Glow plugs corroded to the head and nannies... > > Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
And Glow plugs corroded to the head and nannies... Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes Rust On 10/29/2018 9:00 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Remove manifold then you can get to everything.  Replace delivery valve seals, and just replace all the clear plastic lines under there and it will be good to go. On 10/29/2018 9:08 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Rust On 10/29/2018 9:00 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel/6734978327.html And that has the naturally-aspirated

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That sounds like all the o-rings on the fuel lines (about seven of them I think) need to be replaced. IP stays in the car, just need to remove the intake manifold (new gasket) to get to all of them. Rather a tedious job, need to get the o-rings in advance. - Max Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel > > https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel/6734978327.html How difficult is it to reseal the IP? Does it need to be taken out of the car? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Looks like a good deal

2018-10-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:49:22 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1996 Mercedes Benz E300 Diesel > > https://lascruces.craigslist.org/cto/d/1996-mercedes-benz-e300-diesel/6734978327.html And that has the naturally-aspirated OM606? Anything to look out for? Craig

Re: [MBZ] Seems like a good deal

2017-09-29 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Definitely looks like a good deal.  I bought the girl's E320 for $2800, it is in nice shape.  She had to replace the radiator and alternator on it, but I guess that stuff is just to be expected. Paint looks good on this one. --R On 9/28/17 7:21 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Too

Re: [MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

2015-11-23 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > Only downside is the color is so BORING. > > http://www.ebay.com/itm/321922447904 Didn't you say you used to drive a 3.5? I always want one of these. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

2015-11-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wrong tank! Must have poached it from a W108 6 cyl. 280SE. I have the real deal W109 w/s washer canister if anyone needs it. My W109 was tobacco brown/cognac leather and won StarFest back in the early 90s. Very dependable car once it was sorted out (had to replace the trigger points). It had

Re: [MBZ] Somebody got a good deal on a W109 300SEL 3.5

2015-11-23 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Agreed... there were a few funny things about the car, but all in all a great deal. My favorite thing is the creative use of the windshield washer tank. Jaime On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only downside is the color is so

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2012-10-23 Thread Max Dillon
Looks like worth investigating, but it should be very nice for that price. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2012-10-23 Thread Max Dillon
But, it won't have the same soul. Good trade-off? Your choice. Far more pleasant ride (quiet, smooth, less body roll, better brakes), but something is lost... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2012-10-23 Thread John Freer
wiring harness and evaporator should have been done by now and if not your price will double. John On Oct 23, 2012 1:29 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2012-10-23 Thread clay monroe
$4500 for a nice 1995 with a 606 engine. I would think that the closer to pristine with ice cold air and very low miles you can go up to $5k clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2012-10-23 Thread clay monroe
It does not have any soul. Maybe in fifteen years it could get a little soul, but now it is a tired car that you are going to dump a bucket of cash into. Will need a fuel system rebuild and cleaning. Bushings and suspension are aging out if original. IF it lived inside, then you may not hit

Re: [MBZ] Is this a good deal?

2012-10-23 Thread Tim C
On Tue, Oct 23, 2012 at 4:29 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/cto/3337840426.html I'm considering an upgrade from my 240D, a 124 diesel would get better mileage, be much more powerful and start better in the cold... So whats the going rate for a

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal

2010-02-26 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:45:50 -0500 Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1618582234.html Note: Stock photo. Looks similar Hmmm ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal

2010-02-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1618582234.html Somebody imported a 1989 16V and they only want $490 for it? Or they put a 16v body kit and smoke silver paint on a 1989? Or the picture has nothing to do with the car they are selling? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal

2010-02-26 Thread Mitch Haley
Craig McCluskey wrote: Note: Stock photo. Looks similar Oh, I missed that line, wondered why the ad said 1989 and the pic said 16v. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This is a good deal

2009-08-14 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Aug 14, 2009 at 6:22 AM, Rich Thomasrichthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:   SNAP-ON REFRIGERANT RECOVERY RECYCLING CENTER - $250 http://charleston.craigslist.org/tls/1322541390.html Oh man, that's a great deal. I'd go for that if it were near me, too. If you had a couple of

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal

2009-02-24 Thread Jim Cathey
Notice there is no price, but it could be a good deal if anyone needs a spares hulk. http://charleston.craigslist.org/pts/1047464254.html So why does it cost $350 extra with the title? Sounds fishy to me. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread OK Don
That could be a really nice car if it isn't rusted out, and the carbs are OK. I don't know what else to look for On 5/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The 230SL was the first of that body style. As the car evolved into the 250 and 280SL is got more and more advanced

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread Richard Hattaway
Carb failures/maladjustment were really hard to fix on these earlier 230 SL cars... Richard --- OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That could be a really nice car if it isn't rusted out, and the carbs are OK. I don't know what else to look for

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread redghost
If it goes for double it would be a steal, at $15k, the true collector would jump. There are all sorts of parts available for this and you can not go too wrong with one. My subject of lust is the w113. On Thursday, May 25, 2006, at 09:29 AM, LT Don wrote:

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread Hendrik Riessen
Buy it, then you can do this http://www.ritzsite.net/280SL63/01_SL63.htm - Original Message - From: LT Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 1:59 AM Subject: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread Jim Cathey
Buy it, then you can do this http://www.ritzsite.net/280SL63/01_SL63.htm It's almost like sacrilege to see one of these that _isn't_ a Chevy 350! Nice job, and an incredible amount of work. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread redghost
Oh the hurt, that really really hurt to see the car in such a poor state. At least he cleaned it up a little On Friday, May 26, 2006, at 02:41 AM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Buy it, then you can do this http://www.ritzsite.net/280SL63/01_SL63.htm - Original Message - From: LT Don

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Other than the cowpox on the right seat, it look nice. On 5/26/06, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh the hurt, that really really hurt to see the car in such a poor state. At least he cleaned it up a little On Friday, May 26, 2006, at 02:41 AM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Buy it, then you

Re: [MBZ] is this a good deal?

2006-05-25 Thread l02turner
The 230SL was the first of that body style. As the car evolved into the 250 and 280SL is got more and more advanced equipment. Most notably are disc brakes - the 230 had (I think) 4 wheel drum brakes and the 250 got disc fronts with drum rears and the 280SL finally got 4 wheel discs brakes.

Re: [MBZ] Can't resist a good deal

2006-01-10 Thread redghost
Bruce, try to snag the 2.5 190D instead On Sunday, January 8, 2006, at 06:50 PM, B Dike wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/car/123669835.html Doh! B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any opinions on this? Bruce 82 300CD 334kmi 'His' 85 300CD 240kmi 'Hers' 75 240D 202kmi 'Donner' 77 240D

Re: [MBZ] Can't resist a good deal

2006-01-09 Thread Zeitgeist
Yes, good deals ARE good. That's my opinion, and I'm stickin with it. On 1/8/06, B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Any opinions on this? Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: I drive in a persistent vegetative state '87 300TD intercooler (211k) '84 300D (207k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition

Re: [MBZ] Can't resist a good deal

2006-01-09 Thread Zeitgeist
After reviewing the posted link, I'd say that's a decent deal, if you haggle a bit. Considering all the things that could be wrong with a car of that vintage, I'd probably feel comfortable offering between $1200 and $1500. I'm surprised to see it's got tan interior instead of grey. Casey

Re: [MBZ] Can't resist a good deal

2006-01-09 Thread Loren Faeth
too high! You should be able to buy a perfectly running 300E for 1700. That 260 E on ebay a couple weeks ago went for 1700 and it was really clean At 10:50 PM 1/8/2006, you wrote: Not enough information - On 1/8/06, B Dike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: