Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

2022-01-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Ok Don is my hero. The perfect response Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2022, at 1:49 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > IMHO, a house should be kept warm enough for the women to run around naked > all day, every day. Cool it down at night for sleeping. Somehow, it's never > worked

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Aside from the road rash it looks pretty straight.  For that kind of money you could have some fun with it while you attend to various issues, learn some body work skills, and gradually bring it back.  I'd just drive the thing and have fun with it.  You'll kick yourself if you let it pass.

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dents are pretty easy to deal with, I don't expect the painless dent guys are that expensive.I bought a dent puller off Amazon that uses hot glue. Angie had smacked her Golf into a grill at a state park. I didn't get all of the dent out but made it a lot less noticeable and got it to the point

[MBZ] Well cared for car that belonged to a meticulous owner. Mercedes Benz 560 SEL - $11, 000

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Might be in decent shape but BO-RING https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-mercedes-benz-560-sel/7432030607.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Grandma s car exc cond for age Mercedes E320 Wagon - $4, 300 (Pinebulf)

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Senile dementia. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Grandma has high expectations > > https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/aberdeen-mercedes-e320-wagon/7431951791.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E500 - 160k miles - $4,900

2022-01-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I am going to send him a supply of ……….. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jan 12, 2022, at 10:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clearly not an anti-masker > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/villa-park-2005-mercedes-benz-e500/7432096663.html >

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/aurora-1967-mercedes-benz-200-diesel/7432107719.html Oops, that's a multi day job for a top flight PDR guy, not even possible for mere mortals. .On 2022-01-13 09:31, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Learn a new skill. https://www.ebay.com/itm/182554951075

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, the exterior is pretty beat, but the interior looks good and the rust isn’t anything of significance. For the money it would be a fun “rolling restoration”, I think. Sounds like it’s pretty good mechanically and he’s got stuff it needs, like injectors. You could have $5k total invested

[MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
We exchanged texts yesterday. I asked him several of the questions I wanted to know, and he didn’t text me back. About 30 minutes later I looked in the post was gone so I figured he had sold it. Then he text me back late last night and said that he reposted the vehicle with more pictures in a

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Looks to have a little rust starting in the rockers but looks like it could be fixed fairly easy. Looks like a good deal to me. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:16 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > We exchanged texts yesterday. I asked him several of the questions I

[MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
CEL on.  I should have bought this one! https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-2007-mercedes-550/7431995886.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Got the new link for his updated post? -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 7:16 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > We exchanged texts yesterday. I asked him several of the questions I wanted > to know, and he didn’t text me back. About 30 minutes later I looked in the > post was gone so I

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That and the aerosol duster/heat gun works on a lot of the smaller ones. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 7:56 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Dents are pretty easy to deal with, I don't expect the painless dent guys > are that expensive.I bought a dent puller off Amazon that uses hot

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Exactly. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 7:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aside from the road rash it looks pretty straight. For that kind of money > you could have some fun with it while you attend to various issues, learn > some body work skills, and gradually bring it back.

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
You could probably get a couple grand for the wheels. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > CEL on. I should have bought this one! > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-2007-mercedes-550/7431995886.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

2022-01-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
On your dime?!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2022, at 12:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My sig. oth. also likes to bask cat-like in warmth. > >> On Wed, Jan 12, 2022 at 10:54 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> It’s not just the

Re: [MBZ] Smart thermo

2022-01-13 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Same here. If I go any higher I’ll go broke. The house is old, it has original windows (because new windows are mostly garbage and would detract from the originality of the house) and it’s not small and subsequently, I go through 250 gallons of oil per month. I supplement with space heater as

[MBZ] Grandma s car exc cond for age Mercedes E320 Wagon - $4, 300 (Pinebulf)

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Grandma has high expectations https://fayetteville.craigslist.org/cto/d/aberdeen-mercedes-e320-wagon/7431951791.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Testing starter amp draw

2022-01-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> ...(no plugs in the cylinders). It drew a max of 119 amps. It'd be more with the plugs in, as the starter has to work harder. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Body looks solid; offer a grand and drive it until something expensive breaks, then scrap it for $500 and move on. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:14 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > Not my cup of tea. > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2022

[MBZ] Nor your average realtor-mobile 2007 Mercedes R320 CDI 4Matic (Diesel) - $4, 500 (Lake wylie)

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks very clean, no miles listed and Air Conditioning- BLOWS SUPER COLD!! https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/clover-2007-mercedes-r320-cdi-4matic/7432421704.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It would get lost in the snow --FT On 1/13/22 3:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Body looks solid; offer a grand and drive it until something expensive breaks, then scrap it for $500 and move on. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:14 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Not my cup of tea.

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
If it’s like new it might be close to that. Jaime and I bought the last of the MB stock a couple years ago for around $500/each, list had been over $1,000. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 1:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > According to them, the W110 steering wheel I have in my

Re: [MBZ] OT: 180 mph Seaglider

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
In various forms but with electric engines? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:00 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > They've been around since the '60's - in various forms. > > https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/08/01/powerful-russian-ekranoplan-ground-effect-plane-makes-final-voyage/ > >

[MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
This thing would be fun to drive. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/palatine-mercedes-speed-manual/7432446557.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah I'd be very interested in that if not for the extensive rust. Probably a lot more that isn't visible. No price? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 4:15 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > This thing would be fun to drive. > >

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s why having a DAS system quickly pays for itself. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 2:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > My indy tech's scanner could decode those CELs in my 2014 GLK 250 only in > the vaguest way, e.g. "improper fuel air mixture" whereas the dealer's spat > out

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not really, but no good clear illuminated views on the driver's footwell. Picture #16 clearly shows a manual shifter. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 4:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Did you see a clutch? > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:41 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >> That's a manual

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Why do people want rare cars? I personally want the most generic vehicle out there.  More parts availability, lots of information to repair them etc. I have a Ford F150 and my wife drives a Honda Accord. They are about as not rare as you can get. I doubt there are other drivers looking at us

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Or a link to deposit funds (minimum $1k) into the dealership's Swiss bank account. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 2:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 2:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > The CEL icon looks like a handshake but in

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think Click & Clack used to opine that it was a reminder to stop by the dealership and empty your wallet. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Or a link to deposit funds (minimum $1k) into the dealership's Swiss bank > account. > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Re: [MBZ] Nor your average realtor-mobile 2007 Mercedes R320 CDI 4Matic (Diesel) - $4, 500 (Lake wylie)

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I Don't RESPOND TO EMAILS On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Looks very clean, no miles listed and Air Conditioning- BLOWS SUPER COLD!! > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/clover-2007-mercedes-r320-cdi-4matic/7432421704.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Smoke Silver over Blue leather (very rare color combo) 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D - $22, 500 (Ponte Vedra Beach)

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It does look very nice but not $22.5k nice https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/ponte-vedra-beach-1985-mercedes-benz/7432338171.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Smoke Silver over Blue leather (very rare color combo) 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D - $22, 500 (Ponte Vedra Beach)

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How is silver/blue a "very rare" color combo? That's what my '83 is; I thought it was one of the more common ones. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > It does look very nice but not $22.5k nice > >

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My indy tech's scanner could decode those CELs in my 2014 GLK 250 only in the vaguest way, e.g. "improper fuel air mixture" whereas the dealer's spat out "cracked front air charge hoses need replacement.". On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Nor your average realtor-mobile 2007 Mercedes R320 CDI 4Matic (Diesel) - $4, 500 (Lake wylie)

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks like a chopped off hearse tailored to the petite community. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I Don't RESPOND TO EMAILS > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > Looks very clean, no miles listed

Re: [MBZ] OT: 180 mph Seaglider

2022-01-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
They've been around since the '60's - in various forms. https://www.forbes.com/sites/hisutton/2020/08/01/powerful-russian-ekranoplan-ground-effect-plane-makes-final-voyage/ https://www.intellinews.com/iran-buys-six-caspian-sea-monster-ekranoplans-from-russia-188307/

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Boat payment for the mechanic. And the owner would have an M.A. in art history. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 1:21 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think Click & Clack used to opine that it was a reminder to stop by the > dealership and empty your wallet. > >> On Thu, Jan 13, 2022,

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yup, that’s the place. Look closely on their website and you’ll find the page where you can become and investor in their company. They reached out to me directly a couple years ago. Pierre, too. I suggested they engage in a behavior that would likely be physically impossible. -D > On Jan 13,

Re: [MBZ] My guess is ignition or starter. 2003 Mercedes Benz clk 320 - $1, 200 (Orange Park)

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
At 160K miles there's no guarantee it isn't a low compression issue. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Schizo ad but could be a good ragtop beater to enjoy the warmer times of > year. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I guess Fred prefers the bra-less look. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:38 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It would get lost in the snow > > --FT > > On 1/13/22 3:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > Body looks solid; offer a grand and drive it until something

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Someone took a can opener to the door bottoms and a key to the driver's seat. 6 speed auto, not manual. Such disappointment. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:16 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > This thing would be fun to drive. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
WHere can I purchase a DAS system? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:29 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s why having a DAS system quickly pays for itself. > > -D > > > On Jan 13, 2022, at 2:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Interesting. Not only rare but hyper rare. That has to be worth something. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:51 PM Allan Streib wrote: > Not really, but no good clear illuminated views on the driver's footwell. > Picture #16 clearly shows a manual shifter. > > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 4:44 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How much to buy the real system from Mercedes and not an illegal Chinese copy? Or do they not sell it to independent mechanics? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 5:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > AliExpress. $600 or so for a laptop and the connector box and all the > cables. You can

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I think there is an expensive subscription service, not sure if the casual user can get the equipment and service. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 13, 2022, at 6:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > How much to buy the real system from Mercedes and not an illegal Chinese > copy? Or

[MBZ] Fwd: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES

2022-01-13 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Not my cup of tea. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:12 PM Subject: Fw: 2000 Mercedes-Benz ML 320 140k RUNS & DRIVES To: Frederick Moir Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. - Forwarded Message - *From:* Frederick Moir *To:*

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah maybe, I have some vague idea those are MB wheels, maybe not for the 221 but some other S. Here's a guy who could buy a scanner for $150 and at least get some idea of what is causing the problem, maybe save himself some big $$ with some minimal effort.  But he probably bought the car to

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
According to them, the W110 steering wheel I have in my garage is worth over a grand. LOL. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://mbzparts.com/ > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That's a manual shifter in the photo. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 4:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Someone took a can opener to the door bottoms and a key to the driver's > seat. 6 speed auto, not manual. Such disappointment. > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:16 PM Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
AliExpress. $600 or so for a laptop and the connector box and all the cables. You can also buy kits to put a hard drive in a (specific) computer you can get but the turnkey system is the way to go. My computer (Compaq) was a castoff from Nashville school system that ended up in HK then

[MBZ] My guess is ignition or starter. 2003 Mercedes Benz clk 320 - $1, 200 (Orange Park)

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Schizo ad but could be a good ragtop beater to enjoy the warmer times of year. https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/orange-park-2003-mercedes-benz-clk-320/7432411448.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Smoke Silver over Blue leather (very rare color combo) 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D - $22, 500 (Ponte Vedra Beach)

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You should try to sell it for huge money! -_FT On 1/13/22 3:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: How is silver/blue a "very rare" color combo? That's what my '83 is; I thought it was one of the more common ones. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 3:33 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It does

[MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://mbzparts.com/ -- --FT ___ 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] Smoke Silver over Blue leather (very rare color combo) 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D - $22, 500 (Ponte Vedra Beach)

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Regardless of whether you flip or not it's worth every penny. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 3:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You should try to sell it for huge money! > > -_FT > > On 1/13/22 3:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > How is silver/blue a "very

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have two non-leaky W109 radiators I would almost give away even though they are probably worth a lot to someone with a V8 W108, 109, or 111. Wonder if these guys could help dispose of them... On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:05 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If it’s

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It isn't. It's cracked and obviously used. It could be restored I'm sure, but it would still be restored and not new. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 4:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > If it’s like new it might be close to that. > > Jaime and I bought the last of the MB stock a couple years

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Restoration of steering wheels isn’t difficult, but it’s time consuming to do a good job. -D > On Jan 13, 2022, at 2:21 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > It isn't. It's cracked and obviously used. It could be restored I'm sure, > but it would still be restored and not new. > >>

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did you see a clutch? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:41 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's a manual shifter in the photo. > > > On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 4:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Someone took a can opener to the door bottoms and a key to the

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
The C Class Mercedes is far from rare. The fact that it has a six speed manual makes it quite unique, but parts availability should be no problem. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 13, 2022 4:27 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rbenn...@bennell.ca

[MBZ] 2000 ML320 - 124k miles - $3,500

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like it might be in decent shape. Not many photos. https://evansville.craigslist.org/cto/d/evansville-mercedes-benz-one-owner/7432326945.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] OT: 180 mph Seaglider

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is too cool for words. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/01/13/metro/cutting-edge-seagliders-will-be-built-rhode-island/ ? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 2:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The CEL icon looks like a handshake but in reality it's more like a > chokehold. Or a middle finger. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Grandma s car exc cond for age Mercedes E320 Wagon - $4, 300 (Pinebulf)

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Grandma drove coast to coast every year to deliver Medicines. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 10:16 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Senile dementia. > > -D > > > On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:14 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Grandma

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Or failing that, https://www.ebay.com/itm/372808838258 On Thu, Jan 13, 2022, at 9:31 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Learn a new skill. > https://www.ebay.com/itm/182554951075 > > On 2022-01-13 09:16, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> We exchanged texts yesterday. I asked him several of the

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Leave the dents. They are part of the patina; you can always claim they resulted from a collision between the finnie and Lucille Ball's 111 convertible.. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 11:48 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or failing that,

Re: [MBZ] Should I Be on My Way to Get This?

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
When were you in DC, Karl? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 1:45 AM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 110 diesel is a decent car. Drove one around DC for a couple years. It > would do about 75 on the flat on a calm day. Perfectly acceptable and > fairly fuel efficient. > >

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wheels are borderline cool but after a while might start to look annoying. The CEL icon looks like a handshake but in reality it's more like a chokehold. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 10:15 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You could probably get a couple grand for the

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't see the brake pedal either but I'd assume its there... -Curt On Thursday, January 13, 2022, 04:45:24 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Did you see a clutch? On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 4:41 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's a

[MBZ] ML for somebody

2022-01-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
2000 Mercedes ML430 https://shreveport.craigslist.org/cto/d/shreveport-2000-mercedes-ml430/7432253679.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] ML for somebody

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Honestly, this is the Golden Age for used Mercedes bargains. I don't recall there ever being so many solid, dependable Mercedes models available for under $3k that still had years of life ahead. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 8:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2000

Re: [MBZ] Looking for My next Mercedes

2022-01-13 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
I will be picking up the 2012 Mercedes ML350 diesel tomorrow. So it should be interesting learning with the new car. It has many new features that the X3 or my previous 1995 Mercedes E300D didn't have, so it will be a bit of a learning curve. I will get a nice initial drive in it, with a 120

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Huh? It sure looks like a manual shifter, it's badged like a manual shifter... -Curt On Thursday, January 13, 2022, 04:25:01 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Someone took a can opener to the door bottoms and a key to the driver's seat.  6 speed auto, not manual.  Such

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
They’re probably tight with that 123 “expert” guy who has a shop in KY. He goes around buying turds to part out or sell to the idiots who would buy them --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 13, 2022, at 4:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup, that’s the place. Look closely on their

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Seems like he hauls engines in the back too. One emergency stop away from being decapitated. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 13, 2022, at 8:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah 300TDs with a 1500lb hitch > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 13, 2022, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb

[MBZ] 1991 300TE 4Matic W124 - 131k miles - $7,200

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
They made the effort with polish and Armor-All but that's too much for a car with visible rust IMO. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/oak-park-1991-mercedes-benz-300te/7432616560.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nor your average realtor-mobile 2007 Mercedes R320 CDI 4Matic (Diesel) - $4, 500 (Lake wylie)

2022-01-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Looks like a chopped off hearse tailored to the petite community. That's not a hearse. https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/entertainment/a13126985/meet-the-man-who-built-the-jaguar-e-type-hearse/

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep On 1/13/2022 2:52 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://mbzparts.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, he hauls them with other shitty 123s instead of proper tow equipment. On 1/13/2022 8:46 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: They’re probably tight with that 123 “expert” guy who has a shop in KY. He goes around buying turds to part out or sell to the idiots who would buy them --FT

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah loads up the car with junk and a trailer with a car or other crap. Brags about all the shit he loads up and how great the car pulls. Have not seen much from him lately. I think the last was he was pushing Uro parts --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 13, 2022, at 9:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via

[MBZ] 1996 S320 - 140k miles - $2,500

2022-01-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I like the W140 in black, such a classic looking car. This one isn't a great example though. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-1996-mercedes-s320/7432507457.html "Heat works and all windows and sunroof work." What about the AC??? ___

Re: [MBZ] Negative side is it needs a Mercedes mechanic. I’m done paying to get stuff fixed. 2007 Mercedes 550 - $5,000

2022-01-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Dealer only, including the subscription service. On occasion you can find the real thing, but it's very expensive. I believe there is a guy on Banz Whirled who will do you up with a complete C4 (wireless) system all sorted and pretty much turn key for $1000 if you don't want to roll with the

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About The Rust

2022-01-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I don't see either pettle. On Thu, Jan 13, 2022 at 8:35 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > I don't see the brake pedal either but I'd assume its there... > > -Curt > > On Thursday, January 13, 2022, 04:45:24 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via > Mercedes wrote: > > > Did you see a clutch? > > On Thu, Jan 13,

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
They also reached out to me IIRC. On 1/13/2022 3:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yup, that’s the place. Look closely on their website and you’ll find the page where you can become and investor in their company. They reached out to me directly a couple years ago. Pierre, too. I

Re: [MBZ] Are these the guys who dismantle decent cars to sell the parts?

2022-01-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah 300TDs with a 1500lb hitch --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 13, 2022, at 9:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, he hauls them with other shitty 123s instead of proper tow equipment. > >> On 1/13/2022 8:46 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> They’re probably tight

Re: [MBZ] He Added More Pictures

2022-01-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Learn a new skill. https://www.ebay.com/itm/182554951075 On 2022-01-13 09:16, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: We exchanged texts yesterday. I asked him several of the questions I wanted to know, and he didn’t text me back. About 30 minutes later I looked in the post was gone so I figured he had