Re: [MBZ] Better than a G

The Burb has the 500,000 mile engine, it's only halfway there --FT On 7/11/18 10:10 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: You should do that with one of your 126 cars and that old 'Burb with the leaky head gasket. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Better than a G

It needs more tire tread to grip mother Russia... I see a whopping bunch of tire spin. On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 8:15 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The Burb has the 500,000 mile engine, it's only halfway there > > --FT > > > > On 7/11/18 10:10 AM, Meade Dillon

Re: [MBZ] OT - Who speaks gullah?

On Tue, 10 Jul 2018 23:12:38 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Pays to be a member of the community, I’m thankful for that Thanks! Craig > >> Pay ya be membah commoontee me tenky tenky dat. > > > > Which, when translated into English is?

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

"Needs some work" - the three most dreaded words in a CL listing. On Tue, Jul 10, 2018 at 11:26 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > it it super comfortable to ride in > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/1985-mercedes-300d- > for-sale/6639814976.html > >

Re: [MBZ] maybe a bit off topic

On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:50:55 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes wrote: > Ah. Here's an article with someones list of low-tech cars. > https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/top-12-cars-for-technophobes That article leads to: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/avoiding-a-flood-damaged-car Craig

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

"Slight rust" [with pictures of the ground, taken through the holes in floor." "Flood car" "Some wind damage" "One owner" [picture of car parked 55 yrs ago and a tree growing through the engine bay, or the roof.] I'm sure between us all, we could do a write up that would become a classic.

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:47:58 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I've often thought it would be fun to write and post the absolute worst > CraigsList ad that incorporates every one of the "deadly phrases", just > for fun. So what phrases would that include? "Ran when parked" "Air blew cold"

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

on free veg oil --FT On 7/11/18 1:37 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: "Gets 40 mpg" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Owner driven. On Jul 11, 2018 1:41 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > on free veg oil > > --FT > > > On 7/11/18 1:37 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > >> "Gets 40 mpg" >> > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

"Drives like it should" is another phrase that riles me up. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Good for the age. On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 2:19:04 PM EDT, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: "Drives like it should" is another phrase that riles me up. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Here’s another one. Good condition for it’s age. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 11:18 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Drives like it should" is another phrase that riles me up. > > - > Max > Charleston SC >

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

"Great shape for it's age" [sic] On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 2:18 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "Drives like it should" is another phrase that riles me up. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Minor rust Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 11, 2018 1:09 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:47:58 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I've often thought it would be fun to write and post the absolute worst > CraigsList ad that incorporates every one of the "deadly

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Family car. On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Minor rust > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jul 11, 2018 1:09 PM, "Craig via Mercedes" > wrote: > > On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:47:58 -0700 G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I've often

[MBZ] Better than a G

https://jalopnik.com/this-mercedes-s-class-on-a-russian-gaz-frame-is-the-off-1827493042 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Better than a G

You should do that with one of your 126 cars and that old 'Burb with the leaky head gasket. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://jalopnik.com/this-mercedes-s-class-on-a-russian-gaz- >

[MBZ] OT Who needs to mow their lawn faster?

Someone on the list recently posted about how long it took to get the grass cut. I have found your solution! https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/this-honda-lawn-mower-will-go-150-mph - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Right up there with "Ran when parked" and "air blew cold" I've often thought it would be fun to write and post the absolute worst CraigsList ad that incorporates every one of the "deadly phrases", just for fun. On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 8:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Better than a G

On 11/07/2018 8:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://jalopnik.com/this-mercedes-s-class-on-a-russian-gaz-frame-is-the-off-1827493042 There is even enough ground clearance to permit one to install a mower deck underneath and make it truly useful. RB

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Starts everytime On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 3:07:00 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Family car. On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 3:02 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Minor rust > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jul 11, 2018 1:09 PM,

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Convert to BioD & run for free. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jul 11, 2018 3:33 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Starts everytime > > On Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 3:07:00 PM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via > Mercedes wrote: > > Family car. > > On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 3:02 PM,

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Small rust spot about the size of a dime *[quarter, nickel, peso, centime, silver dollar, etc.].* On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Convert to BioD & run for free. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Jul 11, 2018 3:33 PM, "Curt

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Might as well as "Void where prohibited by law" and "An easy fix with cheap parts" which means "Some assembly required". - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 3:54 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Convert to BioD & run for free. > > Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 11:57:13 -0700 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > Here’s another one. Good condition for it’s age. ^ | No apostrophe "Low Miles" "These engines last a million miles" Craig

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:57:53 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Might as well as "Void where prohibited by law" and "An easy fix with > cheap parts" which means "Some assembly required". does not , new part in trunk Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

"Check engine light is off". On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 4:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:57:53 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Might as well as "Void where prohibited by law" and "An easy fix with > > cheap parts" which means "Some assembly required". > >

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

Latest update: Replaced both the coil and the ignition module, and it's now stalling out after 5-10 minutes of operation. I'm thinking ECU, myself. Anybody got any W124 ECUs knocking about? :D -MMM- On Fri, Jul 6, 2018 at 4:03 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

> On July 11, 2018 at 8:12 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Wow it’s identical to mine. Too bad it’s rusty. You have one in Tourmaline Green? That's the color of my 1997 S420. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

Yes Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 9:19 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On July 11, 2018 at 8:12 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >> >> Wow it’s identical to mine. Too bad it’s rusty. > > You have one in Tourmaline Green? > > That's the color of

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

Farm Bureau will pay for the first 20 miles. AAA will pay for up to 200 miles. What does your insurer cover? > On July 11, 2018 at 11:10 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Just add towing to your auto insurance. Cheaper. ___

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI

It took me a bit to figure out you were asking after newer cars I would not consider any new benz with more than 50k. The build quality is just not available any more. The replacement parts are too complex and expensive to bother keeping them on the road when they break down. The systems

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

Have you replaced the fuel pump relay? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

No. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have AAA and saw an ad somewhere for MCA, which is a different roadside > service. I do not think I have ever heard of them. Main difference I see > is they

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

> On July 11, 2018 at 8:31 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Carfax shows it had 387k in 2012. I find it hard to believe it added nearly > 200k miles in 6 years, but I guess it’s possible. https://www.copart.com/lot/32668518 ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:31:08 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > Carfax shows it had 387k in 2012. I find it hard to believe it added > nearly 200k miles in 6 years, but I guess it’s possible. 175 kmi in 6 years is 29.17 kmi / year, which is 2,431 miles per month. If you consider

Re: [MBZ] 1986 300E Ignition Resistor?

Fuel pump is running when the engine cuts out, so it's some sort of ignition issue. :D -MMM- On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 8:43 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Have you replaced the fuel pump relay? > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

My bad. It's a final year 124. For some reason I saw 1995 and it registered as 1996. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 11, 2018 7:53 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D Craig sez:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

Except this is a 124 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 7:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Craig sez: > >> Odometer: 562,353 mi (ACTUAL) > > > Which demonstrates the durability of the W210 chassis. Precisely why I would > recommend one to anyone with a bit of DIY

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

Well I suppose I probably drive more than that per day so it’s possible now that i think about it. If I was always driving the same car I guess I could get a car up to that mileage. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 9:44 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 19:31:08

Re: [MBZ] AAA V MCA

Just add towing to your auto insurance. Cheaper. On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 9:33 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No. > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 7:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI

My 107 has 214k and is more original than not The SD is at 478k and also original enough with the CARB engine swapped for Federal The SDL is pretty clapped out, but pretty much just had normal maintenance parts replaced with 330k clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei

Re: [MBZ] the engine of these cars will last up to 500,000

Easy fix! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 1:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Check engine light is off". > > On Wed, Jul 11, 2018 at 4:03 PM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On Wed, 11 Jul 2018 15:57:53 -0400 Meade Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>> Might

[MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

https://www.copart.com/lot/37338228 Odometer: 562,353 mi (ACTUAL) Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] AAA V MCA

I have AAA and saw an ad somewhere for MCA, which is a different roadside service.  I do not think I have ever heard of them.  Main difference I see is they are a little more expense but have unlimited towing or service calls up to 100 miles as opposed to AAA which has up to 5 calls per year

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

Wow it’s identical to mine. Too bad it’s rusty. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 7:10 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/37338228 > > Odometer: 562,353 mi (ACTUAL) > > > Craig > <1ca7a941-397d-43b5-aa8a-13bda3bd0f68.JPG> >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

Carfax shows it had 387k in 2012. I find it hard to believe it added nearly 200k miles in 6 years, but I guess it’s possible. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 11, 2018, at 7:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > Wow it’s identical to mine. Too bad it’s rusty. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul

Re: [MBZ] Interesting 1995 E300D

Craig sez: >Odometer:  562,353 mi (ACTUAL) Which demonstrates the durability of the W210 chassis. Precisely why I would recommend one to anyone with a bit of DIY experience, and a bit of common sense abilities, looking for a car. Rick Whose next car will be a W210

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 152, Issue 36

Built like a tank On Wed, Jul 11, 2018, 3:57 PM wrote: > Send Mercedes mailing list submissions to > mercedes@okiebenz.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > or, via email, send a