[MBZ] Fwd: CLASSIC, COLICTIBLE, 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D, 66K MILES, CLEAN TITLE, C

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This clown is still trying to sell this. Has popped up off and on for about two years. What shall I offer him, Kaleb? Bob R Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: nore...@craigslist.org > Date: January 30, 2021 at 8:19:15 AM MST > To: azbob...@gmail.com > Subject: CLASSIC,

[MBZ] 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2dr Roadster 5.0L - $25, 990 (Greenville)

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
30,351 miles https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/greenville-1999-mercedes-benz-sl-class/7269534946.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Looks like a very good deal on a 211 2003 Mercedes E320 3.2L - $2, 500 (Clover)

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Air Conditioning- BLOWS SUPER COLD!! (this is MUCH better than BLOWS ICE COLD!!!) The 03E320 has the 722.6, not the problematic 722.9.  This would be a good deal if it doesn't have any significant issues.  no mileage shown though

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI with the rare, bulletproof Turbocharged OM648 engine(I6)

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
POINT A TO POINT B CAR ALL DAY LONG --FT On 1/30/21 11:30 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Interior is trashed. No thanks. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 30, 2021 10:27 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: CLASSIC, COLICTIBLE, 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D, 66K MILES, CLEAN TITLE, C

2021-01-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I love this ad. “FENTIL” “DAILEY DRIVER” “HECKFLUSS” If it was an S-class, maybe. A 200D was a pretty plebeian car for it’s time and they don’t command a lot of $$ compared to the “fancier” S-class models. Carpet has issues as does the dash wood. I would call it a $4k-$5k car if everything

[MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You worked for BLM, right?  Were you going to get shipped out west? https://www.frontpagemag.com/point/2021/01/87-bureau-land-management-staffers-quit-when-trump-daniel-greenfield/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Stay overnight in TX, dart across the border to get the car. On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 11:23 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Easier to ask forgiveness than permission. > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 6:26 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Now you'll be driving through on the way to Phoenix for the sickly green SLC, then stop on the way back for the CD. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 11:30 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would be staying in Lubbock and would make a quick trip over. > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Has the cat converter. RUN AWAY. They were hollow in our 76 SL. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s in Hobbs, looks like it is literally right on the border Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 8:41 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'd make the guy drag it over to the border to meet you. > - > Max > Charleston SC > > >> On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 10:19 PM

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
looks about average maybe better than with some cleaning and buffing and random Marthaing, even with the dings.  Rust-free body would be a big plus for a resale up north.  If it is really straight a respray would do wonders for it. I'd go for it, take 10 bennies and lay them on the hood, have

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You sir are correct. On 1/30/2021 9:23 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: This will give Kaleb wood. Bob R Sent from my iPhone 1976 Mercedes 450SLC https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-1976-mercedes-450slc/7265538731.html Please go to the preferences page if you don't want

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: CLASSIC, COLICTIBLE, 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D, 66K MILES, CLEAN TITLE, C

2021-01-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I might offer $4k but be careful he's clearly an advertising genius, small pictures taken at a distance showing no actual detail. He knows what he's got. /s -Curt On Saturday, January 30, 2021, 10:22:00 AM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: This clown is still trying to sell this.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean

2021-01-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Very nice. I would yank the window frame trim off and restuff the driver’s seat and Bob’s my uncle. Thank goodness it wasn't molested at the factory. I wouldn’t want to have to pay for therapy. -D > On Jan 30, 2021, at 10:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh my. It is nearly

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
come on, play nice, I would never do that --FT On 1/30/21 12:13 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: You worked for BLM, right? That's a double entendre if I ever saw one. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Probably not now, we’re in a new regime --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 29, 2021, at 10:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > You might hit a ICE or Border Patrol checkpoint. They set those up > randomly. The one time I ever drove from Texas to NM I was stopped. I > don't know that

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Oh my.  It is nearly identical to my very first car except mine was a 79 and auto.  Same color combo. On 1/30/2021 9:17 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Very Tidy. Get your wallet out. Bob R 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I do believe that Jaime is a bit partial to green also. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 30, 2021 9:24 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC This will give Kaleb wood. Bob R Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: CLASSIC, COLICTIBLE, 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D, 66K MILES, CLEAN TITLE, C

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
IT IS A COLLECTIVE 200D Must have belonged to an East German commie I notice some parts missing on the RF door, wonder what else is missing.  DanP would know what one of these might be worth, I'm thinking half what he's asking --FT On 1/30/21 10:21 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: This

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m really kicking myself in the ass for passing on the 82 with a good engine but bad transmission a while back for $500. It had some rust but at the time I did not see the value in it. Damn. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 10:12 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > After

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Interesting. I can see where you wouldn’t want to pull up stakes, esp if you could retire but it makes sense to be closer to the action --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 12:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > The served me with an order to move to Denver but I retired instead.

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'd make the guy drag it over to the border to meet you. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 10:19 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You might hit a ICE or Border Patrol checkpoint. They set those up > randomly. The one time I ever drove from

[MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Very Tidy. Get your wallet out. Bob R > > 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1978-mercedes-benz-240d-diesel/7269829078.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the

[MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This will give Kaleb wood. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > > 1976 Mercedes 450SLC > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-1976-mercedes-450slc/7265538731.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Think its worth it assuming its got a dead engine that has been removed?  I would be real curious to know if anything was hacked up when the engine was pulled. On 1/30/2021 9:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: looks about average maybe better than with some cleaning and buffing and

[MBZ] 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI with the rare, bulletproof Turbocharged OM648 engine(I6)

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
2006 Mercedes Benz CDI - $5,000(Charlotte) https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2006-mercedes-benz-cdi/7269855657.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has the cat converter. RUN AWAY. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 12:38 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > It's just another State west from NM - make it a two car trip and get them > both. It looks like the cats were moved from under the hood, though I'm not > sure from the photos. > > On Sat, Jan 30,

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The served me with an order to move to Denver but I retired instead. No regrets. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 12:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > come on, play nice, I would never do that > > --FT > > On 1/30/21 12:13 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > >> You

Re: [MBZ] 1983 380 SEL - $5,900, 81k miles

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
all the rust underneath doesn't track with (most of) the body being clean.  The rear window rust is very common --FT On 1/29/21 11:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I'm not seeing the price considering the rust.

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
troof --FT On 1/30/21 11:11 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: After looking at the pictures, yes the car is worth it. The guy whose cast offs I buy, would have this car parted for the coupe bits and trim in a weekend. He doesn't take off any hard parts, just the little coupe specific parts

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This guy has had this one posted off and on for some time, kinda high I think but it is a good benchmark maybe.  It hasn't sold so overpriced, I would think $1k might be "reasonable" if the rust isn't too bad (it could be from the pics but maybe not awful). CDs are highly desirable now and

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: CLASSIC, COLICTIBLE, 1966 MERCEDES BENZ 200D, 66K MILES, CLEAN TITLE, C

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's the Fentanyl working --FT On 1/30/21 11:51 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I love this ad. “FENTIL” “DAILEY DRIVER” “HECKFLUSS” If it was an S-class, maybe. A 200D was a pretty plebeian car for it’s time and they don’t command a lot of $$ compared to the “fancier” S-class

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>You worked for BLM, right? That's a double entendre if I ever saw one. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It's just another State west from NM - make it a two car trip and get them both. It looks like the cats were moved from under the hood, though I'm not sure from the photos. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 9:56 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You sir are correct. > > On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1976 Mercedes 450SLC

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
WOW!  Not a coupé fan but that is gorgeous --FT On 1/30/21 10:23 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: This will give Kaleb wood. Bob R Sent from my iPhone 1976 Mercedes 450SLC https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-1976-mercedes-450slc/7265538731.html Please go to the

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Just put a Biden / Harris for president on your truck and trailer, along with some antifa slogans and anti trump stickers, you will be welcomed to the new socialist state of New Mexico... Wear black antifa clothing and a black face mask... you should be all good. If you riot and wear all black,

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
After looking at the pictures, yes the car is worth it. The guy whose cast offs I buy, would have this car parted for the coupe bits and trim in a weekend. He doesn't take off any hard parts, just the little coupe specific parts and easy pickings. He would net over $3,000 on that car. I don't

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI with the rare, bulletproof Turbocharged OM648 engine(I6)

2021-01-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Interior is trashed. No thanks. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 30, 2021 10:27 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI with the rare, bulletproof Turbocharged OM648 engine(I6) 2006

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would be staying in Lubbock and would make a quick trip over. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 11:29 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stay overnight in TX, dart across the border to get the car. > >> On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 11:23 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Oops, Allan's list reminded me of the Corolla. Bought it as a project, separated my shoulder a week later, never took the engine out to fix it. Toyota 1. On 2021-01-30 17:40, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: 24. And I've never sold a MBZ. 2 S, 2 C, 2 E, 1 ML, 3 diesel, 4 gas. In no

[MBZ] Looks like this might have been a decent rust free wagon before it appears it was lowered

2021-01-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Mercedes 300td Wagon Parts Car w123 diesel https://austin.craigslist.org/pts/d/austin-mercedes-300td-wagon-parts-car/7269968546.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well after 4 1/2 years i have failed retirement 101 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 8:56 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, I am sure as hell not staring into space since I retired. > > On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 8:07 PM Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Looks like this might have been a decent rust free wagon before it appears it was lowered

2021-01-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-30 19:55, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Mercedes 300td Wagon Parts Car w123 diesel https://austin.craigslist.org/pts/d/austin-mercedes-300td-wagon-parts-car/7269968546.html Dare you to send that link to Pierre. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
MB -13 VW - 10 Ford - 10 Chevrolet - 2 Mercury - 1 Mazda - 1 Dodge - 2 Triumph - 1 Subaru - 2 Toyota - 1 Dodge - 2 Acura - 1 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 3:41 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > 24. > > And I've never sold a MBZ. > 2 S, 2 C, 2 E, 1 ML, 3 diesel, 4 gas. >

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Have the barn in Maine is giving me stupid thoughts. I was actually starting to consider a '49 Chevy dump truck the other night. They want $2500, it runs and looks to be fairly complete. Full jungle growing in the dump bed... -Curt On Saturday, January 30, 2021, 7:03:00 PM EST, Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] 126 diesel

2021-01-30 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
- Max Charleston SC On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 2:58 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:13:22 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Two engine choices, last years of the 126 had the OM603 which is > > smoother and more powerful, but more fragile. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Teachers often come back as substitutes this way. Why they would do it I have no idea. And I used to teach… -D > On Jan 30, 2021, at 6:41 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's about the same in OK. I knew several who retired, then came back at > entry level jobs after a year. I asked one

[MBZ] Golf project

2021-01-30 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Got the old turbo out and a new one in the Golf today. Foolishly decided it was easier to take it out the top than the bottom to avoid removing the right drive axle. Should have done that, would have it all back together now with far less hassle! Will have to go to the hardware store bright

Re: [MBZ] Looks like this might have been a decent rust free wagon before it appears it was lowered

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The interior Carpeting/mats and rear hatch area trim pieces are very hard to find in such good shape. I wonder if he will sell those separately? On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 8:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mercedes 300td Wagon Parts Car w123 diesel > > >

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-30 18:12, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Have the barn in Maine is giving me stupid thoughts. I was actually starting to consider a '49 Chevy dump truck the other night. They want $2500, it runs and looks to be fairly complete. Full jungle growing in the dump bed... Wow, '49 is

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Here goes: 1950 DeSoto 1950 DeSoto 1969 Volvo P544S 1959 Morris Oxford* 1960 Wolseley* 1976 Chevette** 1973 Mercedes 280 1976 300D 1980 300D 1984 Jaguar XJ6 1970 280SE sedan 1983 300TD 1971 300SE L 3.5 sedan 1969 280SE 3.5 coupe 1971 280SE 3.5 coupe 4 speed 1971 280SE 3.5 coupe 1983 300TD 1983

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
It's about the same in OK. I knew several who retired, then came back at entry level jobs after a year. I asked one guy about why, and he said "I flunked retirement!" The job was something to do with people he knew and liked. Money was not part of the equation. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 2:24 PM Dan

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
21 total: MB- 10 (220D, 240D, 300D x2, 300D 2.5T x2, 300E, 300SDL, 450SLC, ML320) VW - 4 Ford - 2 Toymotor - 2 MGA - 1 Subaru - 1 Chevy - 1 On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 5:47 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh yeah, I forgot about the ‘ 86 Nissan Maxima that was stolen

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Well, I am sure as hell not staring into space since I retired. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 8:07 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Teachers often come back as substitutes this way. Why they would do it I > have no idea. And I used to teach… > > -D > > > On Jan 30, 2021, at 6:41 PM, OK Don via

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-30 19:06, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Teachers often come back as substitutes this way. Why they would do it I have no idea. And I used to teach… Friend of mine, math teacher, not accounting/finance teacher, retired about ten years ago. Then he figured out he couldn't pay the

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Oh yeah, I forgot about the ‘ 86 Nissan Maxima that was stolen and burned. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 4:44 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > MB -13 > VW - 10 > Ford - 10 > Chevrolet - 2 > Mercury - 1 > Mazda - 1 > Dodge - 2 > Triumph - 1 > Subaru - 2 > Toyota - 1 > Dodge - 2 > Acura

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Oldest? I had a 1951 Chevrolet Business Coupe as a daily driver for awhile in 1979. A 1962 Falcon was the first car I used as my 110 mile a day to the nuke plant commuter in 1985. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 4:54 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > 21 total: > MB-

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
My first two cars were a pair of 1951 VW bugs. One was deluxe (hydraulic brakes and aluminum trim strips), the other was the standard version, mechanical brakes - cables to the shoes. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 6:03 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oldest? > I had a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean

2021-01-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Maybe it is the aftermarket radio. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 1:33 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Antenna apparently won't retract so there are probably other issues. > > On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 11:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1990 420 SEL - $3,500

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, maybe after two martinis. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021, 4:57 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IDK. To me it's dark enough grey that it looks rather stately. > > Allan > > Andrew Strasfogel writes: > > > Gray/gray. A real snoozer. > > > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I forgot the Saab Sonett III, that makes 22. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 6:08 PM OK Don wrote: > My first two cars were a pair of 1951 VW bugs. One was deluxe (hydraulic > brakes and aluminum trim strips), the other was the standard version, > mechanical brakes - cables to the shoes. > > On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Immunity also comes from wearing a MAGA hat and no mask On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 10:54 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Just put a Biden / Harris for president on your truck and trailer, along > with some antifa slogans and anti trump stickers, you will be welcomed to > the new socialist state of

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could return as rehired annuitant, but that doesn't appeal to me. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 1:59 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Can you come out of retirement? > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: January 30, 2021 12:21 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If it’s like Florida, you can’t return for a year after you have started your pension. When you do, you start at the bottom of the scale for whatever position it is that you’re coming back as. In other words, when you factor the (low) pay and effect it has on your taxes, it’s rarely worth it.

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
When I got laid off from the fire alarm company they still had 3 videos that had to be made or the company would be in "Big Trouble" with the state of New York. They hired a production company who hired me. The videos were budgeted at $10,000 each. When I worked for the company I used to spend

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
My count is very much like yours. Lemme add mine up... Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 3:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > With the addition of the Kaleb 240D, I added up all the cars I have had. It > turns out that the 240D is number 49! > > I have had the

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Some years ago there was rampant retire/rehire instances here. It was lucrative as heck for those involved. Big exposé in the media and legislators put the 1 year rule into play. Now they do this - employee retires and comes back as a contractor. Just had someone retire yesterday who will be

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
VW: 4 Mercedes: 3 Ford: 2 Honda: 2 Chevrolet: 1 Dodge: 1 Nissan: 1 Toyota: 1 Volvo: 1 Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > Geez, mine must be paltry, lets see: > Mercedes 5 > Ford 3 > Volkswagen 3 > Dodge 2 > GMC 1 > So, 14 total. > > I'd like to see Derek from Vice Grip Garage's total... >

Re: [MBZ] 126 diesel

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I find the 300SD to be entertaining to flog around.  It is not a speed demon but it handles quite well for a big car.  Nowhere near Detroitish --FT On 1/30/21 2:57 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:13:22 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Two engine choices, last

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
As it turned out, my manager postponed her move and then had to get knee replacement surgery. When she recovers, the move may have already been rescinded. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 12:50 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting. I can see where you wouldn’t

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Neohippies are unfamiliar with words like "ennui" much less the whole life-enabling aspects of it --FT On 1/30/21 1:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: The silver/blue combo color passes the ennui test.  Wood is probably zebrano, but that is easy to replace or refinish if toasted. -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] 1990 420 SEL - $3,500

2021-01-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
IDK. To me it's dark enough grey that it looks rather stately. Allan Andrew Strasfogel writes: > Gray/gray. A real snoozer. > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2021 at 11:00 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 212k miles, broken odometer. > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-30 15:23, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: If it’s like Florida, you can’t return for a year after you have started your pension. When you do, you start at the bottom of the scale for whatever position it is that you’re coming back as. In other words, when you factor the (low) pay and

Re: [MBZ] 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2dr Roadster 5.0L - $25, 990 (Greenville)

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
gray/gray. Brilliant. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 30,351 miles > > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/greenville-1999-mercedes-benz-sl-class/7269534946.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Opinions needed for next Okie Acres victim, WAS Re: 300CD

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The silver/blue combo color passes the ennui test. Wood is probably zebrano, but that is easy to replace or refinish if toasted. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 11:37 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This guy has had this one posted off and on for some time, kinda high I

Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew

2021-01-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Can you come out of retirement? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 30, 2021 12:21 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT ? for Andrew As it turned out, my manager postponed her move and then had to get knee

Re: [MBZ] 126 diesel

2021-01-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:13:22 + (UTC) Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Two engine choices, last years of the 126 had the OM603 which is > smoother and more powerful, but more fragile. Which years were those? Was that 300SD as well as 300SDL? W115s, W123s and W124s have nimble handling,

[MBZ] 2004 E320 - $5,000

2021-01-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice. Indentations in the back seat from a child safety seat. Says no rust but this is prime rust belt area so I'd be wary. Not a 4Matic. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/wheaton-used-2004-mercedes-e320/7270199550.html Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Geez, mine must be paltry, lets see: Mercedes 5 Ford 3 Volkswagen 3 Dodge 2 GMC 1 So, 14 total. I'd like to see Derek from Vice Grip Garage's total... -Curt On Saturday, January 30, 2021, 5:17:01 PM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: My count is very much like yours. Lemme add

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 - $5,000

2021-01-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah need to watch for that. I wouldn’t buy a northern car, too many good clean southern cars around --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 30, 2021, at 4:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice. Indentations in the back seat from a child > safety seat. Says no rust but this is

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Clean

2021-01-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Antenna apparently won't retract so there are probably other issues. On Sat, Jan 30, 2021 at 11:57 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very nice. I would yank the window frame trim off and restuff the driver’s > seat and Bob’s my uncle. > > Thank goodness it wasn't

Re: [MBZ] Traveling to New Mexico

2021-01-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah who knows, this was maybe 15 years ago now. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes writes: > Probably not now, we’re in a new regime > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 29, 2021, at 10:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> You might hit a ICE or Border Patrol checkpoint. They

[MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
With the addition of the Kaleb 240D, I added up all the cars I have had. It turns out that the 240D is number 49! I have had the following Oldsmobile 11 Mercedes 8 BMW 7 Buick 2 Ford 3 Cadillac 2 Honda 3 Mercury 2 Toyota 2 Mazda 1 Jaguar 1 Lexus 1 Jeep 1 Volvo 1 Nissan 1 Chevrolet 2

Re: [MBZ] Sort of OT Car totals

2021-01-30 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
24. And I've never sold a MBZ. 2 S, 2 C, 2 E, 1 ML, 3 diesel, 4 gas. In no particular order: Honda 2 Saab 2 Chevrolet 3 Dodge 3 Chrysler 1 Plymouth 2 Subaru 1 Ford 2 MBZ 7 Saturn 1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives