Re: [MBZ] Looks decent, one owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $1, 800

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s in Sammich man’s hood. It looks nice. why do I have to be so far away for me. That would be a perfect one for the future SIL. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2021, at 8:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > E320 > >

Re: [MBZ] Looks decent, one owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $1, 800

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
fly out, pick it up, go to the beach for a coupla days, drive home --FT On 2/10/21 10:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: That’s in Sammich man’s hood. It looks nice. why do I have to be so far away for me. That would be a perfect one for the future SIL. Bob R Sent from my iPhone On

Re: [MBZ] Car Maintenance Log App

2021-02-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I've been using the small notebooks since my first car in 1966. However, I only record fuel, oil, and filter changes in them. On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 8:14 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 9 Feb 2021 19:01:50 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > > All you fancy boys. I still just

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Thats what china blue is supposed to look like! Often it gets faded and oxidized. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is the name of this color? I love this color. > > Bob R > > > > > > 1980 Mercedes 240D > > > > >

[MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
What is the name of this color? I love this color. Bob R > > 1980 Mercedes 240D > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/d/los-angeles-1980-mercedes-240d/7274138859.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
China blue or biscayne blue. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks too dark to be China blue? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >>

[MBZ] 2003 S 55 AMG Mercedes 493 HP Supercharged - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-2003-55-amg-mercedes-493-hp/7275231956.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 decent, one owner 2002 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,$1,800

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
E320 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406242563810057/?ref=search_code=undefined https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3578729408831327/?ref=search_code=undefined -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Looks too dark to be China blue? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What is the name of this color? I love this color. > > Bob R > > > > > > 1980 Mercedes 240D > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It almost looks like the Porsche color blue. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2021, at 8:06 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes seems a bit dark but can’t know for sure. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 10, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

[MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 300SD

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Saw this gem as I sit waiting for my rapid test. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > >  > azbob...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: > > 1980 Mercedes 300SD > > https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/d/rancho-cucamonga-1980-mercedes-300sd/7275231588.html > > Please go to the

[MBZ] Fwd: 02 Mercedes S-430 Original Owner

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Future SIL saw this. What specific questions does one ask about these or is this a turn and run away unit? Bob R > >  > azbob...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: > > 02 Mercedes S-430 Original Owner > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 300SD

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The rope holding up the rear bumper adds $1000 to the value easily --FT On 2/10/21 9:43 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Saw this gem as I sit waiting for my rapid test. Bob R Sent from my iPhone  azbob...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: 1980 Mercedes 300SD

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Yes seems a bit dark but can’t know for sure. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks too dark to be China blue? > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > >> On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 9:58 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >>

[MBZ] Stopped Running, May Need New Engine. Mercedes Benz ML 350 - $1, 500 (Jacksonville)

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-mercedes-benz-ml-350/7275156961.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 300SD

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I thought that was there for towing purposes. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2021, at 7:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The rope holding up the rear bumper adds $1000 to the value easily > > --FT > >> On 2/10/21 9:43 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> Saw this gem as I

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 02 Mercedes S-430 Original Owner

2021-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
1. Any check engine lights or other unresolved issues? 2. Will you guarantee that it pass state inspection? 3. What would I need to do to make the car mechanically and cosmetically perfect? 4. Do you have all or some service records? Any open recalls that you are aware of? On Wed, Feb 10, 2021

Re: [MBZ] 2003 S 55 AMG Mercedes 493 HP Supercharged - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

2021-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What causes the headlights to fog up like that? On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 10:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-2003-55-amg-mercedes-493-hp/7275231956.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 300SD

2021-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
110,000/40 = 5250 miles per year. Really? On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 10:11 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought that was there for towing purposes. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 10, 2021, at 7:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] 2003 S 55 AMG Mercedes 493 HP Supercharged - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Typical of these plastic covers --FT On 2/10/21 12:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What causes the headlights to fog up like that? On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 10:09 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Mine seems lighter than that one. It was repainted a few years ago. #934 Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 12:28 PM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thats what china blue is supposed to look like! Often it gets faded and > oxidized. > > On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Marine blue? DB 940 https://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up_paint/Mercedes-Benz/1980-Mercedes-Benz-All-Models.html On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 1:10 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Mine seems lighter than that one. It was repainted a few years ago. #934 > > Dwight Giles

Re: [MBZ] 2003 S 55 AMG Mercedes 493 HP Supercharged - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

2021-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's it cost to replace them? On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 1:06 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Typical of these plastic covers > > --FT > > On 2/10/21 12:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > What causes the headlights to fog up like that? > > > > On Wed, Feb 10, 2021

Re: [MBZ] 2003 S 55 AMG Mercedes 493 HP Supercharged - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

2021-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't know, probably not that much, but polishing them is not hard with the sanding kit and they look reasonably OK.  I've polished the 210 E320 and E300 and the ML500.  While they don' look new they provide a lot more light.  One side of the 211 E320 wagon needs it too, the other side on

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1980 Mercedes 240D

2021-02-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's a good thing that's an auto car or a guy might get stupid ideas... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 12:28 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: Thats what china blue is supposed to look like!  Often it gets faded and oxidized. On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at

Re: [MBZ] Car Maintenance Log App

2021-02-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I use the written log book method. Short of a car fire, it is always available and in the car. I find the bound composition books [dollar store has them for a buck] works nicely When I start a new book for a "new" vehicle, I always start a title page that lists things like VIN number, year,

[MBZ] BMW Diesel

2021-02-10 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Anybody know anything about BMW diesels? They make tons of them in Europe. My wife found a Certified Pre-Owned BMW diesel and I’m wondering if they are as good as MB. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 02 Mercedes S-430 Original Owner

2021-02-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Turn and run, this S class series is the low point for MB quality. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 10, 2021 9:50:13 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Future SIL saw this. What specific questions does one ask about these or is > this a turn and run away unit? > > Bob R > > >> >>  >>

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 02 Mercedes S-430 Original Owner

2021-02-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
(thumbs up emoji) Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2021, at 3:04 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Turn and run, this S class series is the low point for MB quality. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Feb 10, 2021 9:50:13 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > >> Future SIL saw this.

Re: [MBZ] BMW Diesel

2021-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > I don’t know about the late model ones, but I know the diesels they > made in the 80s and 90s were something to avoid. Isn't this general good advice for all BMWs? If you ever think MBs are over-engineered, BMWs are even worse. Trivia fact: Lincoln used a BMW

Re: [MBZ] 2012 GLK 350 (diesel?) Breaks are good, tires 80% thread, rare view camera.

2021-02-10 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think they did not "badge" the GLK as a diesel for some reason. I know couple that have one, no badge. Weird. - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 7, 2021 at 1:34 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 93k miles, $11,500. If this is a diesel it should have a

Re: [MBZ] BMW Diesel

2021-02-10 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I don’t know about the late model ones, but I know the diesels they made in the 80s and 90s were something to avoid. -D > On Feb 10, 2021, at 7:51 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anybody know anything about BMW diesels? They make tons of them in Europe. > My wife found a

[MBZ] 2003 e320 - $2,600

2021-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Florida car not a drop of rust on it. No check engine light. Ready to drive. Interior a lil beat up was used for work car https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/hobart-2003-mercedes-benz-e320/7275697072.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] BMW Diesel

2021-02-10 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
After our 2018 x5 diesel ate it's high pressure injection pump twice in 11,000 miles (maybe it was 8000 miles), bmw sent us a letter that they were going to give us all the lease money and other expenses back in exchange for the car, just to get it off warranty. They slapped an auction sticker on

Re: [MBZ] 2003 e320 - $2,600

2021-02-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Too much. $1,800 maybe. Probably $1,200. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 10, 2021 11:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] 2003 e320 - $2,600 Florida car not a drop of rust on it. No check engine light. Ready to

Re: [MBZ] BMW Diesel

2021-02-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
A coworker has a newer one (2013?) and he loves it. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 10, 2021 6:51 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dhsn...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] BMW Diesel Anybody know anything about BMW diesels? They make tons of them in