Re: [MBZ] goose honking under-dash when car is cold. 1987 300td

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
W124 and 2nd gen W126 models. May be others, but those two I’m sure of. -D > On Dec 12, 2017, at 11:09 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Tue, 12 Dec 2017 19:37:40 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Turning off the ACC does NOT

Re: [MBZ] Someone is Going to Get a H*ll of a Deal

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Went for $510. Not a steal, but still a deal. Dan Penoff via Mercedes December 7, 2017 at 7:31 PM 7.5 kW Onan Civil Defense generator set: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1979842 Curley, you should head back up to the Great White North and

Re: [MBZ] goose honking under-dash when car is cold. 1987 300td

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Does it happen if the ACC is in the off position? If so, it is the aspirator fan. If not, it is the blower fan. I believe I have a used 124 fan that needs brushes if you want to fix one up, then swap. Otherwise: new or car-part.com. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Someone is Going to Get a H*ll of a Deal

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Went for $113.50. I am not sure it that included the generator labelled #3 or not. If it did, then this was the steal. Mitch Haley via Mercedes December 8, 2017 at 9:04 AM Don't forget to pick this up while you're there:

Re: [MBZ] BaT for Craig

2017-12-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
My dad had one of those in the late 1960’s that he converted into a drag racer with a high performance Chevy 283. It was called Lemon Twist as it was lemon yellow. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2017, at 9:45 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 12, 2017 at 8:08 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > If they shipped it on the 13th, would it make it to you by the 15th? Depends on where it is. If they've got some in Indiana or Kentucky and they don't use multiple carriers, it probably would. But if they

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s like any online venue - you have to shop smart. A good example: I wanted a bench mat with a Walther PPQ exploded view on it, a common pistol sort of thing that’s handy to have for a number of reasons. Here’s how they priced it: Prime: $11.00 Other sellers: $7.00 and up In most cases,

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi again,     We're considering a '06 E350 and I need someone to run the Carfax if possible?  the VIN is WDBUF87J86X180971     Thanks again! LarryT On 12/7/2017 2:18 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 7 Dec 2017 14:15:37 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Someone is Going to Get a H*ll of a Deal

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 5:32 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Went for $510. Not a steal, but still a deal. The spare went for $113. https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1979831 ___

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D

2017-12-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi Gang, I'm in Chester, Va.  Just South of Richmond.  Zip is 23831. Thanks for the interest... Larry On 12/7/2017 2:48 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Kaleb sez: ‎Where is Larry? I may be interested in the >entire car. Me too... Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If it's true that a 201 amp will work in a 124 there's a "probably working" amp from Fred Rios in the box of parts I gave Fred (Moir) at last year's miniQ. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Fred

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 9:48 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another place you can make out well is their “warehouse deals”. These are > the scratch and dent/returns sort of things they offer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01ERX60LS I got this for

Re: [MBZ] To Cruise or not to Cruise

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
If it's true that a 201 amp will work in a 124 there's a "probably working" amp from Fred Rios in the box of parts I gave Fred (Moir) at last year's miniQ. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Dec 12, 2017 at 8:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: Fred

[MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
It looks like she already drove it. https://www.copart.com/lot/46807287 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Starting Bid: $1,850 USD > kinda spendy but I guess the parts are worth it This is kinda spendy: https://www.copart.com/lot/44785397 ___

Re: [MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Mitch sez: >‎This is kinda spendy: https://www.copart.com/lot/44785397 Yep, but she could sure run some sh, uh, stuff over with that.  Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
They only lower the prices until they kill off the local stores. Then the prices go WAY up! There are few bargains at wallyland. Before wally, I saw the chain grocery stores do the same thing. Sell at a loss until the competition gives up, then the prices go WAY up! Where you used to have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Heh. I find it interesting when I grocery shop. I typically go very early on Sunday mornings so I have the place (WalMart) to myself. Despite the early hour, I still see potential entries for the “People of WalMart” blog. Ugh. What’s even better is the stark contrast when I leave WalMart

[MBZ] Flood car?

2017-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1999 MERCEDES E300 3.0L TURBO DIESEL FOR PARTS ONLY!! https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/d/1999-mercedes-e300-30l-turbo/6388205017.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
I know there is a separate program for groceries but I currently get 18 (heavy) cases of canned cat food a month, shipped free under the Prime program. I don't see how they can be making money, but that's not my problem. This month's shipment will be cheaper (per can) than the local Walmart,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I can tell you the town I live it had a Walmart. From what I hear there were lots of businesses here before. Most of the died then Walmart pulled out when they decided to build a super center the next town over. Now there is nothing much here now. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] Flood car?

2017-12-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 21:50:39 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1999 MERCEDES E300 3.0L TURBO DIESEL FOR PARTS ONLY!! > > https://houston.craigslist.org/pts/d/1999-mercedes-e300-30l-turbo/6388205017.html Flood car? I would say, yes. A picture of the trunk

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Randy Bennell wrote: > Why would the Prius not run on the big battery? Gerry wrote: I'm still learning the various systems catch as catch can, so I may be wrong on some systems: The little battery, 12v, runs nearly everything but the electric A/C. It is charged by a large liquid cooled

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Similar experience for me. Dead Sam, before he was dead, made the rounds of the square with his henchman. The town, (only 7500 people in the whole county) had tried hard and was successful in landing the first wally warehouse outside arkieland. When they came in our store, they just

Re: [MBZ] goose honking under-dash when car is cold. 1987 300td

2017-12-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Yes, it's a small electric motor driven fan, located behind passenger dash vent. Take out the glove box to access it. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 13, 2017 3:47:49 PM EST, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:06:51 -0800 Karl

Re: [MBZ] The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Guard Will Save Your Hide When The World Goes Mad

2017-12-13 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb can probably swing that $1.6M price, then Regina can drive it... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On December 13, 2017 1:47:21 PM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That is nobody's fault but the snears beancounters. It is what happens when beancounters call the shots. "Gee, lots of people who don't have a snears store can buy at their catalog store. Lets dump the catalog stores without reason or recompense! That will [artificially] boost our profit

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 10:46 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, it's a Designo: > https://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/check-lookup/WDBUF87J86X180971 Oops, I misread the vindecoderz page, it's not Designo, but it does have rear window blinds. This site gives a

Re: [MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > It says, "Est. Retail Value: $74,564 USD," but I don't see a sold price. That's one annoying feature of CoPart. If you don't see the price when they say 'sold', or 'sold on approval', you don't know the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I clicked on the 30 day Prime trial. At the end of the 30 days Amazon billed my credit card $100 for Prime without my permission. I don't go to the trouble of trying to get my money back from these sorts of racketeers, so I'm thinking of just ordering the heaviest possible items I normally buy

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Gerry, I would respectfully disagree. When you signed up for Prime, there is a very clearly stated disclaimer that says if you don’t cancel at the end of the 30 day period, you give them permission to charge your credit card. Also: Membership Cancellation You may cancel your Prime membership

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 10:46 AM archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I clicked on the 30 day Prime trial. At the end of the 30 days Amazon billed > my credit card $100 for Prime without my permission. I would have assumed they'd charge you 10.99/month, unless

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That is interesting.   I bought one for the daughter's E320 and it was really cheap.  Was a different number from the one on the Curt site, which was wa more expensive, but appeared to be identical and actually had a hitch insert and ball to go with it. I called up Curt and talked to a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 10:57 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That is interesting. I bought one for the daughter's E320 and it was > really cheap. Was a different number from the one on the Curt site, > which was wa more expensive, but appeared

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Gerry a‎sks: >‎Does Prime pay the freight on foodstuffs? Yes. It's called "Prime Pantry" and they fill a giant box with your "stuff". BTW, it's peak season for shippers. I try not to order anything online for delivery between Thanksgiving and New Years day.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Also this is how pretty much all free trials work... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Gerry, I would respectfully disagree. When you signed up for Prime, there is a very clearly stated

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Here is the build ticket from the EPC: http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E=WDBUF87J86X180971 -D > On Dec 13, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hi again, > > We're considering a '06 E350 and I need someone to run the

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 10:16 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Hi again, > > We're considering a '06 E350 and I need someone to run the Carfax > if possible? the VIN is WDBUF87J86X180971 Wow, it's a Designo:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Well, they are, but not so overtly.  Gotta pay for Whole Foods somehow. BTW, didn't I see something about the WF/amazon deal where you could order stuff to pick up there or something?  The nearest WF is like 45min away so I wouldn't go there anyway, but whatever the deal was seemed

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Also this is how pretty much all free trials work... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 10:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Gerry, I would respectfully disagree. When you signed up for Prime, there is a very clearly stated

Re: [MBZ] goose honking under-dash when car is cold. 1987 300td

2017-12-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:52:26 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > W124 and 2nd gen W126 models. May be others, but those two I’m sure of. > > -D Thanks! Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 09:39:32 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On December 13, 2017 at 9:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Starting Bid: $1,850 USD > > kinda spendy but I guess the parts are worth it > > This is

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
CARFAX History-Based Retail Value $5,970 TAP TO VIEW Vehicle History Report™ 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ E3504M AWD VIN: WDBUF87J86X180971 SEDAN 4 DR 3.5L V6 F DOHC 24V GASOLINE ALL WHEEL DRIVE No accidents reported to CARFAX No other damage reported to CARFAX 5 Previous owners

Re: [MBZ] RIP My '91 300D

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
No calcium supplements? Gerry "CONCLUSION: Hypocalcaemia occurs frequently after TKA (total knee arthroplasty), however, clinical symptoms associated with hypocalcaemia are rare. The calcium ion is an important electrolyte, neurotransmitter and blood coagulation factor. It is suggested that

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
That is their scam! archer75--- via Mercedes December 13, 2017 at 9:46 AM I clicked on the 30 day Prime trial. At the end of the 30 days Amazon billed my credit card $100 for Prime without my permission.... Gerry ~~

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Isn't that true of everybody? Are you saying you're 100% ethical in all situations. The son was sent home from school for stealing a pencil. The father said "Son, don't steal pencils, I will bring you one from the office." -Curt On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, 1:17:19 PM EST, Curley

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
How can it not be ethical? Being ethical is conforming to accepted standards of conduct. The terms are there in clear view, there’s no effort on Amazon’s part to be obtuse or conceal them. Both parties have to understand what their obligations are, and they’re pretty clear without having to

[MBZ] The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Guard Will Save Your Hide When The World Goes Mad

2017-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/the-mercedes-maybach-s-600-pullman-guard-will-save-your-1821232920 --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: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s definitely a game, and the target is constantly moving. Their algorithms are constantly trying to “catch” you from what I’ve experienced. It makes me wonder how successful they are at this sort of thing, as it must be working on a portion of their clientele or they wouldn’t do it. Is

Re: [MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s been pre Regina’d Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 13, 2017, at 8:01 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > It looks like she already drove it. > https://www.copart.com/lot/46807287 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
THat is a good idea, but why bother? Buy it elsewhere. The river of big women has no bargains that I see. Most of what I look at is higher than retail plus shipping from other places, or higher than the local hardware/lumber/FLAPS store with tax. Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Found a CDI for Regina

2017-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Starting Bid: $1,850 USD kinda spendy but I guess the parts are worth it --FT On 12/13/17 9:04 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It’s been pre Regina’d Sent from my iPhone On Dec 13, 2017, at 8:01 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: It looks like she already

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I respectfully disagree. I believe all the places that bill you at the end of a trial, or "automatically renew" are a scam, UNLESS YOU SPECIFICALLY TAKE ACTION to allow them to auto renew, or bill you at the end of the trial, etc. Yes, legally, they informed Gerry, but ONLY if he (you,

Re: [MBZ] W163 wheel bearings

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Got my "Timken" bearings from Rock Auto today. The box says 'made in USA'. The bearing says NSK 49BWD01B. I guess if Timken is going to source certain parts from elsewhere, I can't complain if they buy US made parts from the likes of SKF and NSK. Next question, do the "SKF" bearings for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Good strategies! Another one that has occasionally worked for me is to go to the manufacturer's or vendor's (that Amazon is reselling) website directly. Sometimes you will find a better deal that way, especially of you also do a search for a discount code. Greg -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 07:17:51 -0500 (EST) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > > On December 12, 2017 at 8:08 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > > > Please let us know if the seller responds and how it turns out. > > (Methinks Nina might be

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Call it what you want. It is not an ethical sale, although it is legal. How many ethical lawyers have you come across? I can't think of one I have come across that was ethical in all situations.(All have sinned and fall short...) Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D

2017-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
OK so there's the right knee, the left knee, and the wee knee, but what could be the 4th? --FT On 12/10/17 5:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: How is that possible? One knee X3? On Sat, Dec 9, 2017 at 8:54 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Correct.

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D

2017-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
JB Weld! You can have a testimonial on the box.  "Larry T used JB WELD to set his knee joint in his femur and it has lasted for 15 YEARS!" Engine blocks, knee implants... --FT On 12/10/17 10:56 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: They said I am allergic to the bone cement they use which

Re: [MBZ] The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Guard Will Save Your Hide When The World Goes Mad

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
At 10,200lb, it might be the slowest car on the market with a twin turbo V12 engine. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks!  Exactly what I needed!  BTW, the Edmunds price at the bottom put the price closer to $5000 so that gives me some negotiating power. Sincerely, Larry On 12/13/2017 10:46 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On December 13, 2017 at 10:16 AM Larry Turner via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Failure to read the terms before you give someone a credit card number is not the fault of the seller or provider of services. As with any purchase, it’s a buyer beware situation. Having done this with Amazon several times and dropped the membership before I was charged, they are very clear

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 1:56 PM Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Good strategies! > > Another one that has occasionally worked for me is to go to the > manufacturer's or vendor's (that Amazon is reselling) website directly. > Sometimes you will find a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
archer wrote: > > I clicked on the 30 day Prime trial. At the end of the 30 days Amazon > > billed my credit card $100 for Prime without my permission. > > I would have assumed they'd charge you 10.99/month, unless you specified $100 > per year. > When you take the trial, you need to cancel

Re: [MBZ] goose honking under-dash when car is cold. 1987 300td

2017-12-13 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
You are on the right track here I think, Curley. It comes from a different place than the regular blower noise and I believe it happens when ac switch is OFF. Always happens immediately when ignition key is turned on, never when blower or AC is turned on. What on earth is an aspirator? Karl On

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
My understanding has always been that the business has to pay the extra three percent or so processing charge whether it was a debit or a credit card transaction, and that the only way this could be avoided is to pay in cash. This is how it is at my local hobby shop since he always encourages

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks, Rick. I'll keep that in mind. Could have used it a couple weeks ago when the Prius battery died, and then when I headed to the store to buy groceries, the brake master cylinder went out on the 240D. Managed to limp home but was without a car until I got the Prius started with a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Gerry sez: >‎Now on my way to install the master >cylinder which just arrived. Good God. I hope to be as spry as you when I'm your age. Rick Not feeling spry today ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] goose honking under-dash when car is cold. 1987 300td

2017-12-13 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 13 Dec 2017 12:06:51 -0800 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > You are on the right track here I think, Curley. It comes from a > different place than the regular blower noise and I believe it happens > when ac switch is OFF. Always happens immediately when

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 12, 2017 at 8:08 PM Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Please let us know if the seller responds and how it turns out. (Methinks Nina might be in China, her English isn't very goodly) Mitch. Thank you for your email. I emailed them and asked to info

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I actually relaxed my hated for Wal-Mart some when I realized it was actually the Wal-Martians I hated, not the place itself.My local WM closes at 10pm so I if I need something I aim to get there at 9:30 when its mostly empty. I'm surprised recently to find more "Made in USA" stuff there, in

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Amazon Walmart seesaw. As Amazon goes down, WM goes up. On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I actually relaxed my hated for Wal-Mart some when I realized it was > actually the Wal-Martians I hated, not the place itself.My local WM

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
And the stores that you used to shop at disappear. Sears is gone in Canada and likely soon will be in the USA. RB On 13/12/2017 3:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: The Amazon Walmart seesaw. As Amazon goes down, WM goes up. On Wed, Dec 13, 2017 at 4:50 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 3:31 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Thanks - > > Not sure who I should thank for this - but whoever sent it,, Thanks! > > Now, I need to decide if I trust CarFax or the report when they say it > was never a salvage vehicle. The

[MBZ] repairing window scratches

2017-12-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Just bumped into this when I was looking for something else RB

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I understand your dislike for the el mercado de wal. I used to dislike them as much, and was ambivalent about the river of big women. However, this the gaming (and the prices) by the Jeffturd crew has gotten worse, while the mercado de wall now allows third party vendors, and in many cases,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Sears screwed themselves 30 years ago when they got rid of any employee that was competent.  They got by on tools for a long time, then started shipping that business out to China and lowering the quality standards.There is basically nothing for me to buy at Sears, its all garbage and nobody

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Why would the Prius not run on the big battery? I would have thought you could run around on the electric system and get the motor started up while moving if the start battery gave up. I don't expect you mean you went to FLAPS for the big battery to be replaced. Secondly, how did you know the

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 3:23 PM Larry Turner via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yeah,, I saw that Salvage Site ad also - then I read they also sell > clean titles. Well, it's clear i need to do more DD. It might be that Carfax has some accident report or salvage sale

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 13, 2017 at 5:06 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Why would the Prius not run on the big battery? I don't know about the Prius, but a Spark EV will refuse to power up if the 12v battery is dead. Don't ask me why it doesn't just use the 360v

Re: [MBZ] OT: Is Amazon slow for everybody?

2017-12-13 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Thanks. I'll have to start reading the fine print. Gerry ~ Dan Penoff wrote: > Gerry, > I would respectfully disagree. > > When you signed up for Prime, there is a very clearly stated disclaimer that > says if you don’t cancel at the end of the 30 day

Re: [MBZ] RIP My 91 300D Now Possible '06 E350

2017-12-13 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Thanks - Not sure who I should thank for this - but whoever sent it,, Thanks! Now, I need to decide if I trust CarFax or the report when they say it was never a salvage vehicle. Thanks, Larry On 12/13/2017 12:35 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: CARFAX History-Based Retail Value