Re: [MBZ] Der Sprinter wurde verkauft

2021-08-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I did not get a Carmax quote. I am very happy that it went to a good home where it will get used rather than just sitting around. Kevin and Hillsboro, Oregon Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2021, at 4:19 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > I forget, did you get a Carmax quote on that

Re: [MBZ] OT for the wannabe Potentates

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Other than the price, I would happily acquire one of these. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1 or 5, you decided > > https://jalopnik.com/the-bentleys-are-long-1847417686 > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] looks nice, auto 1978 Mercedes 240d - $7,200 (Charlotte)

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG I love that color. Knock it back to $6k based on the known flaws, drive it for a year, and then flip on BAT for $12k. Then retire and move to MD, expanding our tax base. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 10:33 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 1990 300E - 109k miles - $8,750

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't believe it. A 240D will go a million miles. Too much complexity on the modern engines. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 1:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > For the same money you can get a 2011-ish cdi or Bluetec sedan that will last > 1 million miles. > > On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:30 PM Allan

[MBZ] Buy both and save $500

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
2006 S350 and 2008 Chevy Trailblazer - $4,000 each https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-your-luck-my-luck-06-benz-08/7360644266.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 1985 5 speed 300td

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
https://carsandbids.com/auctions/9nYzxD4v/1985-mercedesbenz-300td OK here's your chance to bid on a genuinely rare 5 speed manual 300TD turbo wagon. Currently at $8500. Has some flaws that might be worth overlooking for the Truly Eager. *Ownership History* *The seller acquired this 300TD in

[MBZ] 1990 300E - 109k miles - $8,750

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hinsdale is a wealthy suburb, owner probably had the $$$ to keep the car up as claimed. Does look nice, probably is worth top of market for all the documented maintenance. Reasonable "OBO" might take it. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/western-springs-super-clean-1990/7360507097.html

Re: [MBZ] looks nice, auto 1978 Mercedes 240d - $7,200 (Charlotte)

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Proper wheels for a W123. Always liked the look of those better than the Bundts. Allan On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 12:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > OMG I love that color. > > Knock it back to $6k based on the known flaws, drive it for a year, and > then flip on BAT for $12k. Then

Re: [MBZ] Buy both and save $500

2021-08-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That Benz is a first year W221?  Yeah that would be a good package deal for sure --FT On 8/4/21 12:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: If they are as advertised that's quite a deal. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: 2006 S350

Re: [MBZ] looks nice, auto 1978 Mercedes 240d - $7,200 (Charlotte)

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But with Bundts you can always bake if stranded. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Proper wheels for a W123. Always liked the look of those better than the > Bundts. > > Allan > > On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 12:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] 1990 300E - 109k miles - $8,750

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For the same money you can get a 2011-ish cdi or Bluetec sedan that will last 1 million miles. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:30 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hinsdale is a wealthy suburb, owner probably had the $$$ to keep the car > up as claimed. Does look nice,

[MBZ] 2001 ML, New Transmission

2021-08-04 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Might be good to attach a breathalyzer to? AZBob Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: robert.rent...@aps.com > Date: August 4, 2021 at 8:20:38 AM MST > To: azbob...@gmail.com > >  > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-2001-mercedes-ml-320/7359936015.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 2001 ML, New Transmission

2021-08-04 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Worth a look.  Also worth a pre purchase inspection to see how well that transmission change was done, if it will start and run. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 4, 2021 11:23:27 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Might be good to attach a breathalyzer to? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Der Sprinter wurde verkauft

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Did you give the new owner all your inside info on the proper care and feeding of the Bluetec/DEF systems? Allan On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 12:08 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: > I did not get a Carmax quote. I am very happy that it went to a good home > where it will get used rather than

Re: [MBZ] Buy both and save $500

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If they are as advertised that's quite a deal. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 12:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2006 S350 and 2008 Chevy Trailblazer - $4,000 each > > > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-your-luck-my-luck-06-benz-08/7360644266.html > >

Re: [MBZ] 1985 5 speed 300td

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I never believe the "AC just needs a recharge" line. If that's all it needs, why doesn't the seller do it and remove it as an issue in the sale? The buyer should assume the system (which is approaching 40 years old) has leaks, and probably needs a complete overhaul with many parts replaced.

[MBZ] Somebody needs this

2021-08-04 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Der Sprinter wurde verkauft

2021-08-04 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Since they are familiar with Sprinters and put plenty of miles on them, I figured that they must know something about the Blutec system. It’s the short trips that are the worst. I hope it runs for a long time. I’ll never buy another emissions choked Diesel! I was thinking about a pre-2007

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2021-08-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Interesting. I think using electric forklift motors was A Thing For conversions. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 4, 2021, at 2:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1255665174882014/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Wonder what the range is. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 5:19 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting. I think using electric forklift motors was A Thing For > conversions. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Aug 4, 2021, at 2:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > > wrote: > > >

[MBZ] looks nice, auto 1978 Mercedes 240d - $7,200 (Charlotte)

2021-08-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-1978-mercedes-240d/7360411752.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT for the wannabe Potentates

2021-08-04 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
1 or 5, you decided https://jalopnik.com/the-bentleys-are-long-1847417686 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

2021-08-04 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Interesting colors, take off a 0 and I would go for it Just like my wife's moved-along "A" car. Milan brown and Bamboo, IIRC. Missing the hardtop? Has a rubber ducky antenna instead of the Hirschmann. We rather liked the car, once we got it all sorted out. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT for the wannabe Potentates

2021-08-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Wasn't the year of delivery also the year that the price of crude oil cratered to below $30 per barrel, because of the huge oil field discovered in the USA and fracking? I seem to recall being "rich as a Saudi Prince" suddenly cratered about that time. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 9:19 AM Andrew

Re: [MBZ] 1985 5 speed 300td

2021-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
True, but this such a rare car that people are going to bid with abandon anyway. On Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 1:27 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I never believe the "AC just needs a recharge" line. If that's all it > needs, why doesn't the seller do it and remove it as

[MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-04 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have finally gotten around to having a couple of different roofing companies come out to look at both houses to give a quote and figure out how to proceed with possible insurance claims with USAA.  To recap, after 20 years with them and exactly no claims on houses, they have literally

[MBZ] Variation/accuracy in feeler gauges

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Was checking valve clearances on the Karmann Ghia tonight. Spec is .006" or .15mm. I have two sets of feeler gauges. One is metric, Craftsman brand, that I've had since the 1980s. The other is in thousandths, KD Tools brand, picked up at a parts shop probably at least 15-20 years ago. I

Re: [MBZ] Buy both and save $500

2021-08-04 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Most likely, unless it’s an M112, which it probably isn’t. I believe the M112 350 was only used until 2005. M272 (balance shaft engine) was used from 2006 onward, the bad ones between 2006 and 2008 roughly. When I’ve been looking of late, anything 350 that was 2006-2008 I immediately passed

Re: [MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-04 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Actually I think I am going to be screwed on the rental house.  I have it insured as a rental property rather than homeowners. I got to reading the policy and it looks like it covers ACV, so replacement cost less depreciation.  Roof is original to the house, so 2004.  Not sure how much it will

Re: [MBZ] Variation/accuracy in feeler gauges

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah that is a good idea. Allan On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 10:24 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > Either the KD Tools is mis-marked or it's gorssy inaccurate. 0.15mm is > 0.005905", so 0.006 is a s close as you are going to get with hand tools. > > Might want to check a couple more

Re: [MBZ] Buy both and save $500

2021-08-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Wouldn't a 2006 350 have the bad balance shafts? On 2021-08-04 12:20, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 2006 S350 and 2008 Chevy Trailblazer - $4,000 each https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-your-luck-my-luck-06-benz-08/7360644266.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Roof replacement and USAA

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Asphalt shingles? Depending what grade of shingle was used, they are good for 20-30 years. So I'd guess a 2004 roof would be getting close to fully depreciated. Allan On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, at 9:56 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Actually I think I am going to be screwed on the rental

Re: [MBZ] Variation/accuracy in feeler gauges

2021-08-04 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Either the KD Tools is mis-marked or it's gorssy inaccurate. 0.15mm is 0.005905", so 0.006 is a s close as you are going to get with hand tools. Might want to check a couple more "leaves" on the KD Tools set, if they are out too throw it out. Decent feeler gauges aren't that expensive and

[MBZ] 1999 ML320 Matte Black - $2,800

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Just what you need to blend in at a peaceful protest. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-benz-ml320-matte-black/7360856813.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic - $5,500

2021-08-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty clean. https://decatur.craigslist.org/cto/d/decatur-2004-mercedes-benz-e320-4matic/7361073060.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: