Re: [MBZ] W123 Coupe Lovers Rejoice!

Perhaps I should offer him my 85 300CD... I wonder how desperate he is! Jaime On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 1:15 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Unfortunately, not. A user is hardcore looking for a coupe. He has revived > every single CD thread with a post of "If you

Re: [MBZ] W123 Coupe Lovers Rejoice!

Yes I sit in traffic in my 124 300D usually for same,amount of time. I save CD for shorter runs. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 15, 2016 6:44 PM, "Dave via Mercedes" wrote: > I rejoice every day when I climb into mine to sit in traffic for 1 to

[MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

Heres an odd one: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5405218855.html After looking at it carefully, I figure its a grey market car with swapped out seats and what appears to be an aftermarket turbo on a NA engine. I've heard that such kits exist, but have never actually seen one. Certainly

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

Doesn't look like the turbo on my OM617 Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2016 9:13 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heres an odd one: > http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5405218855.html > > After looking at it carefully, I

Re: [MBZ] W123 Coupe Lovers Rejoice!

Well write a glowing ad with inflated price & give it a go. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2016 9:14 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Perhaps I should offer him my 85 300CD... I wonder how desperate he is! > > Jaime > > > On Fri,

[MBZ] 280 SE on Craigs list

73 280SE 4.5 $3000.00 on Craigslist . No interest http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/5389945355.html Michael E. Esh m...@barr.com michael...@mac.com (C) 231.894.5505 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same color this week. Engine replaced around 180k with a 120k engine from a 1985 300D due to the previous (original owner) breaking a timing chain. They parked it

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

It has an air cleaner that looks like it might hold the OE paper filter. Seems to be missing an air cleaner. Hmmm. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: And the paint is still "shinny", too! "Built like a tank, runs like a locomotive".

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

Haven't several of you been complaining that more and more W123 parts are becoming un-obtainium? That's why the swap could be a risky mistake. Better swap it for a W140. there are still enough 123s in junkyards. Even "overpriced" 123 parts are likely to be cheaper than 140 parts, and you'll

Re: [MBZ] 280 SE on Craigs list

*"We decided not too try and start the vehicle.The owner will not be near the vehicle until next weekend.I cannot get onto the property until she gets back into town.So I cannot get to the car until she is here.Paul"* Make an offer before "owner" returns. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 10:01 PM, Max

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

I have no idea why anyone would want a 300SEL. Talk about a dog. I have driven several. You have to rev the piss out of it to get it to move. On 1/16/2016 8:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My situation boils down to this: Nice car, well cared for, everything works. I have the stuff

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Tampa

Not personally but I can get what they're after - suppressing minority voting in order to keep Rs in power. Whatever it takes. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 11:50 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew, can you support that statement? Can you name even one such

[MBZ] Cars/Coffee

No Benzes at the local C this morning but there were a couple of very interesting old cars -- one big old Bentley straight 8, the guy started it up to move it and I was expecting fire and brimstone but it idled very quietly. It had a leather "body" which was probably leather over wood? I am

[MBZ] Trumps game plan

For those interested in the mechanics of politics, this is an interesting theory which applies to Trumps campaign. It's tone is neither liberal or conservative although the (Briish?) writers may be. ~~~

Re: [MBZ] Trumps game plan

And he's not the only rich NYC resident who wants to be president. "Clinton vs. Trump vs. Bloomberg would finally give America a diverse range of NY-based oligarchs to choose from," Times reporter Alex Burns quipped...

Re: [MBZ] Cars/Coffee

Corvair Greenbriar was the first 'merkun van. Copied after the VW transporter which also came in many configurations from van to pickup to crewcab pickup. Frod countered in 1962 with the falcon van. Friend of mine had a 62 falcon van named Butch. Butch survived until 2008, when he got

[MBZ] What a waste!

Borrowed from the MBCA Hawaii section fakebook post. NO info, but from the license plates it appears to be somewhere in Yurp. Very wasteful, because I don't see a rusty car in the pile.<> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] What a waste!

So that's where taxis go to die. Fred From: Mercedes on behalf of Curly McLain via Mercedes Sent: 16 January 2016 18:07 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curly McLain Subject: [MBZ] What a waste!

Re: [MBZ] Trumps game plan

And he's not the only rich NYC resident who wants to be president. "Clinton vs. Trump vs. Bloomberg would finally give America a diverse range of NY-based oligarchs to choose from," Times reporter Alex Burns quipped...

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

Heres an odd one: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5405218855.html After looking at it carefully, I figure its a grey market car with swapped out seats and what appears to be an aftermarket turbo on a NA engine. I've heard that such kits exist, but have never actually seen one. Certainly

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

And the paint is still “shinny", too! “Built like a tank, runs like a locomotive”. Interesting description. I am talking to a retiree with a one owner 300D that is interested in swapping for my S430. More as I know it. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 10:59 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes >

[MBZ] 72 350SL looks nice

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Re: [MBZ] What a waste!

On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So that's where taxis go to die. > Fred > And at least one police car, which makes this scene in/near Der Vaterland. Of course, to the natives, this is like a pile of crushed Crown Vics... -MMM-

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Tampa

A lot of poor folks don't have the ID that is required. On Fri, Jan 15, 2016 at 7:13 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bingo! > > Same squawk in IA and other states. > > > > If voter fraud were not a reliable source of "D" votes, then why are the >> "Ds" busting a

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

Seems to be missing an air cleaner. Hmmm. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 12:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And the paint is still “shinny", too! > > “Built like a tank, runs like a locomotive”. Interesting description. > > I am talking to a retiree with a one owner

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

> On January 16, 2016 at 3:20 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Seems to be missing an air cleaner. Hmmm. Looks to be in the can in front of the turbo. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This One's for Marmelstein

So you no longer lust after the coupes? Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 4:35 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stupid lights, stupid bumpers, stupid A/C. Got all that already. :D > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] W124 Radiator

Looks like someone has a new W124 radiator on BW cheap: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2546610-w124-behr-radiator-new.html#post13656458 Dan

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

We’ll see. I’m not holding my breath until I see the car. It’s in Orlando, so I probably won’t get over there until next weekend. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 5:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Lucky you. Sounds great. > > On Jan 16, 2016 3:44 PM, "Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

If I quoted the CL prices around here you would laugh, as there is no way anyone is getting them. eBay has cars in the $7k-$9k range, but I don’t see these auctions closing. Around here they’re going in the $7k range, maybe on a good day. I have toyed with the idea of listing it on eBay with

[MBZ] This is wrong on multiple levels

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Re: [MBZ] Low-grade crack, Otherwise, it rocks. Really.

WOW! It has had a MAJOR valve adjustment! Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, January 16, 2016 11:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rich Thomas Subject: [MBZ] Low-grade crack, Otherwise,

Re: [MBZ] This is wrong on multiple levels

3 cylinder engine, with a spare cylinder behind the seats just in case. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 2:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5384140217.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Am I Nutz?

In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same color this week. Engine replaced around 180k with a 120k engine from a 1985 300D due to the previous (original owner) breaking a timing chain. They parked it

Re: [MBZ] What a waste!

Dwight. Have some skin in the game do you? Fred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dwight Giles via Mercedes Sent: 16 January 2016 20:57 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] This One's for Marmelstein

Stupid lights, stupid bumpers, stupid A/C. Got all that already. :D On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 2:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5405874237.html < > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5405874237.html> > > Doesn’t look too bad

Re: [MBZ] W124 Radiator

> On January 16, 2016 at 4:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Looks like someone has a new W124 radiator on BW cheap: According to Amazon, it's a 260/300/320 vergasser radiator. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/compatibility-chart/B002E2YEN6

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Tampa

Andrew, can you support that statement? Can you name even one such person, for example? Has this person (assuming you can name one) obtained comparable government documentation, like an EBT card? The liberals claim there is no voter fraud (without proof). So I'll claim there are no legitimate

[MBZ] Low-grade crack, Otherwise, it rocks. Really.

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Re: [MBZ] What a waste!

"If you don't mind, I'd like to see the one in the middle of the pile as I need another sun visor." On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 3:10 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 12:42 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

Lucky you. Sounds great. On Jan 16, 2016 3:44 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. > 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same color this > week. Engine replaced around 180k with

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

You are insane, that dude would be getting a hell of a deal in that trade Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. > 221k, just finishing a total

[MBZ] Stealer hires morons

The airmatic system in Victor spit out errors after my indy installed a fresh upper control arm on the W220. I had him take a look and the fault codes steered him to the pump. Turned out the pump was not the failure point. Left side showed 4mm, driver side(repair) reported 33mm. System

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

I agree. I would much rather find a nice W126 or W140. Drop me a PM with some pictures and a description. And it has to have a title. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 6:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 220 is worth a hell of a lot more than a 123. I got

Re: [MBZ] What a waste!

A taxidermist. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2016 1:42 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > So that's where taxis go to die. > Fred > > > From: Mercedes on behalf of

Re: [MBZ] Cars/Coffee

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Re: [MBZ] This One's for Marmelstein

If they have Euro lights, bumpers and A/C, always willing to take a look! :D On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 3:39 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So you no longer lust after the coupes? > > Dan > > > > On Jan 16, 2016, at 4:35 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Cars/Coffee

And, not coincidentally, the inspiration for Fleming's only childrens' book: http://nobs.nobsweb.org/first-book-show-preview-of-the-day-chitty-chitty-bang-bang/ On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 3:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Cars/Coffee

This one was #95 and I did not notice if there was a blower on front. Too many people around to get a good pic from the front --R On 1/16/16 4:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/product/bentley-45-litre-supercharged-amherst-villiers

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

OK yer killin me here, that is my buddy's car, tell me how bad the prices are there and maybe we could talk --R On 1/16/16 5:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Why? What do you think the W220 is worth? The market for them around here is as bad as the R129 market. Trade me a nice W126

[MBZ] 99 e320 D still sitting

The shop next to my CrossFit gym still has that 99 e320 diesel sitting. I talked to the guy a couple of months ago he wanted 1700 for it. Lost a little interest. I talk to him again and now he'll take 1200. Ran the carfax it's been maintained regularly. I finally got him to tell me the reason the

Re: [MBZ] 99 e320 D still sitting

Yea I was just waiting to hear back from you with more info. I suppose I should come out there and get it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2016, at 5:05 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The shop next to my CrossFit gym still has that 99 e320 diesel sitting. I

Re: [MBZ] 72 350SL looks nice

Very shinny but what is that weird paint color? On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 2:22 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5365607226.html > > --R > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] This One's for Marmelstein

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5405874237.html Doesn’t look too bad on initial look…. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

Why? What do you think the W220 is worth? The market for them around here is as bad as the R129 market. Trade me a nice W126 diesel if you’ve got one, or a W140. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > You are insane, that

Re: [MBZ] Stealer hires morons

Get a DAS system and troubleshoot it and make the adjustments yourself. You would have spent less for the DAS system than your trip to the indy and stealer. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 6:14 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > The airmatic system in Victor spit out errors

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

A 220 is worth a hell of a lot more than a 123. I got a nice 140 diesel I may be tempted to trade. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why? What do you think the W220 is worth? The market for them around here > is

Re: [MBZ] 99 e320 D still sitting

Hang on, Speed Racer. I think I will go get it Monday. I've been reading up on swapping out all the o-rings and all the fuel lines and it looks like something I can manage. Bob R On Jan 16, 2016 4:18 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yea I was just waiting to

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

I may be tempted to get rid of the W220 and all its computer issues for a reliable W123 clay On Jan 16, 2016, at 12:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. > 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

My situation boils down to this: Nice car, well cared for, everything works. I have the stuff required to perform diagnostics on it and make most repairs. It has needed nothing since I bought it. I’ve put about 10k miles on it, mostly due to the trip from Houston and a round trip to Mobile.

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

Yes, that's crazy, the 123 car would need to be pristine. Don't forget that a 123 diesel is LOUD. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 99 e320 D still sitting

Hang on, Speed Racer. I think I will go get it Monday. I've been reading up on swapping out all the o-rings and all the fuel lines and it looks like something I can manage. Bob R Not hard. I have what's left of the 606 writeup after I modified it for 603s. I'll send it to ya.

[MBZ] Why cars go to auction WUZ: Stealer hires morons

THIS is why cars go to auction. Stealer monkeys can't/won't fix em; just bleed the owner dry. Owner gets PO'd and trades for Detriot or asian iron. Trade in stealer sends the car to auction. Last wed there were TWO chrysler 300s which opened the RF window when you turn the steering wheel.

Re: [MBZ] Subject: Re: Tampa

Andrew, can you support that statement? Can you name even one such person, for example? Has this person (assuming you can name one) obtained comparable government documentation, like an EBT card? The liberals claim there is no voter fraud (without proof). So I'll claim there are no legitimate

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

I loved the maintenance simplicity/ease of my non-turbo 123 300TD. That little wagon could haul a lot and it still had many modern features. The ACC servo even worked most of the time. It sat un-driven for a couple years before I bought it. For a few years I only drive it around town and

Re: [MBZ] 72 350SL looks nice

Yes, that's been listed before, nice looking car. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 16, 2016 2:22:07 PM EST, Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: >https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5365607226.html > >--R > >___

Re: [MBZ] 280 SE on Craigs list

That could be really nice. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 16, 2016 6:57:52 PM EST, Mike Esh via Mercedes wrote: >73 280SE 4.5 $3000.00 on Craigslist . No interest > > > > > >http://slo.craigslist.org/cto/5389945355.html > > > >Michael E. Esh

Re: [MBZ] 99 e320 D still sitting

I'll bet you could get it for a grand. Sure sounds like O-rings leaking to me. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On January 16, 2016 6:05:59 PM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >The shop next to my CrossFit gym still has that 99 e320 diesel sitting. >I

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

I loved the maintenance simplicity/ease of my non-turbo 123 300TD. That little wagon could haul a lot and it still had many modern features. The ACC servo even worked most of the time. It sat un-driven for a couple years before I bought it. For a few years I only drive it around town and

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

Haven't several of you been complaining that more and more W123 parts are becoming un-obtainium? That's why the swap could be a risky mistake. Better swap it for a W140. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 10:17 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I loved the maintenance

Re: [MBZ] 99 e320 D still sitting

Thanks. Bob R On Jan 16, 2016 9:54 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Hang on, Speed Racer. I think I will go get it Monday. I've been reading up >> on swapping out all the o-rings and all the fuel lines and it looks like >> something I can manage. >> >> Bob R >> >

Re: [MBZ] 300D with aftermarket turbo

this is not a hunday this a Mercedes and runs like one! $1799.99 firmed come on down and drive her away --R On 1/16/16 9:13 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Heres an odd one: http://newjersey.craigslist.org/cto/5405218855.html After looking at it carefully, I figure its a grey

Re: [MBZ] Cars/Coffee

Corvair “Greenbrier” - not common, but 100% legit: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Greenbrier They have an exotic car meet at the local brewpub on Sundays at 11:00. Co-worker told me about it, I’ll let the youngster know as he’ll be interested. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 10:56 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Cars/Coffee

Came in van as well as pickup. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 16, 2016 12:12 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > Corvair “Greenbrier” - not common, but 100% legit: > > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Greenbrier > > They have an exotic