Re: [MBZ] W210 Windshield

2021-07-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I'll call the dealership tomorrow. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 19, 2021 11:30 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W210 Windshield Depends on the model year. Have someone with access to the EPC look up the part

Re: [MBZ] W210 Windshield

2021-07-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Depends on the model year. Have someone with access to the EPC look up the part number and check the price online. OE glass is often a lot cheaper than you would think. -D > On Jul 19, 2021, at 4:47 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to replace the windshield in my W210. I'd

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Sorry it's happening to you.  Time to contact the competitors and make a new deal? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jul 19, 2021 9:14:45 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Oh they are. This is about being acquired and new company trimming the fat. I > have a feeling they are going to try not having

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Oh they are. This is about being acquired and new company trimming the fat. I have a feeling they are going to try not having people in the field and just doing everything over the phone. They tried this when it was acquired the last time and it resulted is much lost talent and customers.

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This has nothing to do with that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2021, at 7:06 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Makes me wonder what the hell is going on? > I mean car makers are starting to get chips to build cars again. > > > Rick > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
That stinks. I’m self-employed as a landlord. Has its disadvantages as you all know but nobody can fire me! Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2021, at 5:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you recall I mentioned a few weeks back about my company being sold. The > big worry at

Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SL - 130k miles - $9,500

2021-07-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I like the 8 hole wheels, but yes, it came with bundts. I wonder if the offset is proper ... On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 7:27 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > it practically shrieks bad taste. > > On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 6:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I read this AM that car dealers are raking in the cash with the shortage of new cars and increasing demand for used cars. Kaleb's company should be in a really good position now. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 7:06 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Makes me wonder what the

Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SL - 130k miles - $9,500

2021-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
it practically shrieks bad taste. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 6:33 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > yeah probably > > --FT > > On 7/19/21 6:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > This would have had bundt wheels originally, no? > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] W210 Windshield

2021-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Great question. I've wondered the same thing. I guess it has to be but how it works is pure science fiction. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 7:47 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have to replace the windshield in my W210. I'd love to put OE glass in. > Who has windshields?

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Makes me wonder what the hell is going on? I mean car makers are starting to get chips to build cars again. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m still employed. Not sure about the October deal. One guy was told told his position was eliminated and he could stay til then. The thing about everyone being gone then is rumor at this point. Time to look though. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2021, at 6:55 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
So you are still employed, at least until October. That's good. No time to waste though. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 19, 2021 6:48 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan The bad part is there

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The bad part is there were several folks traveling and didn’t find out they were fired till their plane landed. I guess they just turned around and flew back home. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 19, 2021, at 5:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > That sucks, welcome to the new

[MBZ] W210 Windshield

2021-07-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I have to replace the windshield in my W210. I'd love to put OE glass in. Who has windshields? Is the rain sensing thing in the glass? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - 297k miles - $350

2021-07-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
From the news today, everything that rolls is heating up. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021 at 5:26 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 124s are heating up. Kinda knew they would. > > On Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 3:25 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E320 - 159k miles - $3,500

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah true, a quick Maaco job --FT On 7/19/21 6:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I also thought "new paint" could mean rust covered over with bondo, collision repair, who knows? Would need a careful evaluation. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, at 6:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It

[MBZ] 2006 E350 - 86k miles - $7,500

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
New Rear Ashtrays SOLD!! https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/tinley-park-2006-mercedes-e350/7353070347.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SL - 130k miles - $9,500

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah probably --FT On 7/19/21 6:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: This would have had bundt wheels originally, no? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1980-mercedes-450sl/7353388669.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 1980 450SL - 130k miles - $9,500

2021-07-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Are they w124 wheels? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 6:30 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This would have had bundt wheels originally, no? > > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1980-mercedes-450sl/7353388669.html > >

[MBZ] 1980 450SL - 130k miles - $9,500

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This would have had bundt wheels originally, no? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1980-mercedes-450sl/7353388669.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300TD - 297k miles - $350

2021-07-19 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
124s are heating up. Kinda knew they would. On Fri, Jul 16, 2021, 3:25 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That didn't last long. > Not surprising I guess. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E320 - 159k miles - $3,500

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I also thought "new paint" could mean rust covered over with bondo, collision repair, who knows? Would need a careful evaluation. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, at 6:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > It actually looks pretty nice but no AC is a deal killer esp in the summer > > --FT > > On

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Sound like "Hatchet Al" destroying companies right and left. Send out your resume, no need to wait. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1976 450 SL - 118k miles - $15,500

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks nice but that is 560SL money for a 450 --FT On 7/18/21 10:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Pretty color. AC not working. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/glen-carbon-1976-mercedes-450-sl/7352981166.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 2002 E320 - 159k miles - $3,500

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It actually looks pretty nice but no AC is a deal killer esp in the summer --FT On 7/19/21 2:48 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Crack https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2002-mercedes-e320/7353151425.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That sucks, welcome to the new world of corporate life, or maybe the old world but new to you here.  The execs will make it OK, the rest of y'all not so much.  You might want to seek a package ASAP and get some payout before things totally implode --FT On 7/19/21 5:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via

[MBZ] I'll offer $1000 sight unseen 2001 Mercedes conv SLK320 1500.00 or best offer - $1, 500 (Cope SC)

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/cope-2001-mercedes-conv-slk-or-best/7353399853.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] 2009 ML350 - 66k miles - $8,500

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
god tires just serviced the only issues are the power seats don’t work and the gas gauge works when it wants to god doesn't want you to move the seats and the gas gauge is on welfare --FT On 7/19/21 2:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "I will not take any less please don’t ask"

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
That totally sucks. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: July 19, 2021 4:32 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan If you recall I mentioned a few weeks back about my company being sold. The big worry at the

Re: [MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sorry to hear it. These consolidations/downsizings suck. I've only been through it once. Survived the first round but a few months later the money ran out and they just shut everything down. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, at 5:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > If you recall I mentioned a few

[MBZ] It’s hitting the fan

2021-07-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
If you recall I mentioned a few weeks back about my company being sold. The big worry at the time was this tracking software they are supposed to be putting on our computers. That is the least of our worries. Today they started scheduling people for calls today. One guy on our team got an

[MBZ] MERCEDES BENZ S430 AMG SPRING KIT!!! - $1, 700 (STATESVILLE NC)

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And a car comes along with it, mostly https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/catawba-mercedes-benz-s430-amg-spring/7353346081.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Stuck break caliber on 05E320 wagon

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah good thought --FT On 7/19/21 3:00 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: If the caliper moves freely, might be an old/swollen flex line. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, at 2:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Got out of the car and smelled burning break pat. LR was really hot. I guess a

Re: [MBZ] Stuck break caliber on 05E320 wagon

2021-07-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah good point --FT On 7/19/21 3:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-07-19 14:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Got out of the car and smelled burning break pat. LR was really hot. I guess a new break caliber is in my near future. Crack the bleeder open and see if that

Re: [MBZ] Stuck break caliber on 05E320 wagon

2021-07-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-07-19 14:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Got out of the car and smelled burning break pat. LR was really hot. I guess a new break caliber is in my near future. Crack the bleeder open and see if that releases the pressure, or just buy a hose to go along with the caliper.

Re: [MBZ] Stuck break caliber on 05E320 wagon

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If the caliper moves freely, might be an old/swollen flex line. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, at 2:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Got out of the car and smelled burning break pat. LR was really hot. I guess > a new break caliber is in my near future. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 2009 ML350 - 66k miles - $8,500

2021-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Offer 8499 provided it has the million mile diesel engine. On Mon, Jul 19, 2021, 2:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "I will not take any less please don’t ask" > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2009-mercedes-benz-ml350-66k/7353121835.html > >

[MBZ] 2009 ML350 - 66k miles - $8,500

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"I will not take any less please don’t ask" https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2009-mercedes-benz-ml350-66k/7353121835.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Stuck break caliber on 05E320 wagon

2021-07-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Got out of the car and smelled burning break pat. LR was really hot. I guess a new break caliber is in my near future. --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 2002 E320 - 159k miles - $3,500

2021-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Crack https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2002-mercedes-e320/7353151425.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1976 450 SL - 118k miles - $15,500

2021-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I agree. Why are these attractive colors so rarely chosen? On Sun, Jul 18, 2021 at 10:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pretty color. AC not working. > > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/glen-carbon-1976-mercedes-450-sl/7352981166.html > >

Re: [MBZ] ML350 hits a tree

2021-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I guess crashing head-on into a tree will void the 1 million mile warranty. On Sun, Jul 18, 2021, 9:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is basically like a mini-van and mini-vans for the most part do not > have good safety ratings. > > > On 7/18/2021 3:14 PM,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Rats love Tesla's

2021-07-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
At one point Ford used an undercoating that was based on some kind of pine tar that attracted rodents. It also dissolved in the presence of gasoline. The '03 Ranger we had rusted worse than any other vehicle I've ever owned. At 11 years mine was a total rust bucket, like to the point that the

[MBZ] OT: Rats love Tesla's

2021-07-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Also Hondas, Fords, and VW's (in my experience) https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/if-you-have-this-popular-car-beware-of-rats-owners-say/ss-AAMjTvO -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect." Mark Twain “Basic research is what I’m