[MBZ] Two Words:

2013-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
Crack. Head. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=181206733007ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 108 photos

2013-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
- Original Message - From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:08 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 108 photos On Aug 30, 2013, at 6:17 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: There is a reason for

[MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
I think that argument (which goes back a long time) is a waste of breath. I've got a 2003 Ranger - zero electronics failures. My '96 Dodge Dakota had the oil pressure sender fail, cheap easy fix. My '88 GMC - zero electronics failures. My wife's '91 Ford Tempo used to have ignition controller

Re: [MBZ] ceramic Brake pads

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Thanks Rick, It occurs to me that all the rear brake work on that truck has been done at a shop and they've probably put in whatever cheap Chinese thing they would for any other schmuck. It'll be good for a couple months and then get grabby. Last time the friction material came loose from the

Re: [MBZ] 108 photos

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
My wife and I watched an ad the other night for some new phone with a 40+ megapixel camera. I made fun of it mostly because every idiot with a phone now thinks they're the next Ansel Adams... -Curt Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 17:24:32 -0500 From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 108

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
They won't roll up like foil, theres a rigid frame in there which will mostly hold together. I think they're 4 star Euroencap tested. However they don't have much for crumple zones to absorb force so that all gets transmitted into your body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBDyeWofcLY -Curt

Re: [MBZ] my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
I'm given to understand that all the kids looking for lowest RPM are barking up the wrong tree as you want the turbo spinning to increase efficiency and fuel economy... -Curt Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:58:54 -0700 From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 108 photos

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
A quick glance at my iPhone 5 shows that there are no choices for image resolution. All of the real digital cameras I've had have a setting as does my GoPro. On the iPhone I've got the Photobucket app, most stuff goes directly there for distribution. -Curt Date: Fri, 30 Aug 2013 22:50:23

Re: [MBZ] my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
This is the textbook difference between direct and indirect injection isn't it? -Curt Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 00:18:34 -0400 From: Michael Canfield slozuk...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] my kinda car Message-ID:    

Re: [MBZ] ceramic Brake pads

2013-08-31 Thread Peter Frederick
Put decent pads on there, usually fixes weird stuff. Also make sure the axle seals are good -- differential lube on the brake pads does all sorts of nasty things. So does leaking brake fluid. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread MG
Was at the junkyard this morning. Saw a very nice 79 280SE. Had euro headlights on it, Bosch glass and the aiming vacuum pods. All looks very nice and clean. If anyone wants them let me know and I'll go back and get them for you. Manfred ___

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I would have pulled them anyway and made some money selling them Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:28 AM, MG trainpain2...@aol.com wrote: Was at the junkyard this morning. Saw a very nice 79 280SE. Had euro headlights on it, Bosch glass and the aiming vacuum pods. All looks very

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread mlh
Was at the junkyard this morning. Saw a very nice 79 280SE. Had euro headlights on it, Bosch glass and the aiming vacuum pods. All looks very nice and clean. If anyone wants them let me know and I'll go back and get them for you. Don't forget the headlight switch assembly. Mitch.

[MBZ] OT: car launching

2013-08-31 Thread mlh
http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/offbeat/2009-08-14-car-launch_N.htm Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
Sold! I actually sold it to another guy from Germany who is visiting this week. So it goes from a German working in the US to a German in Germany. Its going back home to Stuttgart. Jaime On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.comwrote: Hi all, Here is the ad for

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I saw an identical car with working ac etc here for $2500. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 12:27 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Sold! I actually sold it to another guy from Germany who is visiting this week. So it goes from a German working in the US to a German in

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Dan Penoff
What is with all of these older MBs going back to Europe? Are they old enough that they don't have to meet TUV inspections? I have seen a number of cars on Benzworld end up being sold and shipped to Europe. Dan On Aug 31, 2013, at 1:27 PM, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: Sold! I actually sold

Re: [MBZ] 108 photos

2013-08-31 Thread Craig
On Fri, 30 Aug 2013 22:53:31 -0500 Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com wrote: On Aug 30, 2013, at 6:04 PM, Craig diese...@pisquared.net wrote: That's true, but the way it used to be, pictures over a certain size were saved to the server's disk and links added to the bottom of the email.

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Jon Agne
I've spent a great deal of time in northern Europe over the past 8 years, and all of the older classic Benzes have rusted away to nothing. There is a strong demand over there for rust free cars from the US south and southwest. On Aug 31, 2013, at 2:02 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: What is with all

Re: [MBZ] my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Fmiser
Michael Canfield wrote:   My 6.2 will pull 25 empty @55mph but run 65 with no OD and it drops dramatically to 15. Curt wrote: This is the textbook difference between direct and indirect injection isn't it? The GM 6.2L is indirect injection. And that _shouldn't_ make a difference

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread MG
That's why I asked. If no one wants them then there is no reason for me to pull them and pay the $30 each to just have them sitting around here. Manfred Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I would have pulled them anyway and made some money selling them Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 11:28

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread MG
Got that already. Will be using it on my TD as soon as I get a Left Euro headlight with the vac pod. I already have one for the right. Or if I can find just the pod itself. Manfred m...@voyager.net wrote: Was at the junkyard this morning. Saw a very nice 79 280SE. Had euro headlights on it,

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I wonder if I can sell my white 300TD to a Cherman. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 2:29 PM, Jon Agne jonag...@gwi.net wrote: I've spent a great deal of time in northern Europe over the past 8 years, and all of the older classic Benzes have rusted away to nothing. There is a strong demand over

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread OK Don
My 1962 BMW R69S went back to Germany, and stayed. I sold it to my brother, who was being assigned to a Persing Missle post, and he took it with him, then sold it to a local for more than twice what he paid me. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: What is with all

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Wish I still had my silver R26 (1960) single cylinder BMW. Bought it for $250 sold it a year later for $290. This was awhile ago. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 3:16 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: My 1962 BMW R69S went back to Germany, and stayed. I sold it to my brother, who was being assigned

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
Okay, you convinced me. What's the best riding, best seated car for long trips that can be bought for around $25K or less? Also, which company has the most reasonably priced parts? Coldest air conditioning? Also, what's a SanGauge? Internet turns up nothing related to car repair. Gerry

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I sold a 560sl to a guy in Germany. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: What is with all of these older MBs going back to Europe? Are they old enough that they don't have to meet TUV inspections? I have seen a number of cars on Benzworld end

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Rick Knoble
On Aug 31, 2013, at 2:52 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Okay, you convinced me. What's the best riding, best seated car for long trips that can be bought for around $25K or less? New or used? Also, which company has the most reasonably priced parts? Moot point on a new

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
You can sell them on eBay (shudder) for a couple hundred Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 1:53 PM, MG trainpain2...@aol.com wrote: That's why I asked. If no one wants them then there is no reason for me to pull them and pay the $30 each to just have them sitting around here.

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Jim Cathey
Pity they don't fit a 114... or a 107. -- Jim ___ 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] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
how? On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 5:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: I sold a 560sl to a guy in Germany. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: What is with all of these older MBs going back to Europe? Are they old enough that

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Aug 31, 2013 12:52 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Okay, you convinced me. What's the best riding, best seated car for long trips that can be bought for around $25K or less? New? Ford Fusion ticks all your boxes for comfort, reliability, and good climate control. Get

[MBZ] reverse mb export

2013-08-31 Thread Dwight Giles
A friend of mine just sold a mint 300SE with 17k original miles to a collector in Germany. Had it on US ebay. Buyer did come look at it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] green/green 72 450SL

2013-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4017416495.html Interesting. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Cheap green 280SE

2013-08-31 Thread Rich Thomas
Hard to tell but it doesn't look half bad 1978 Mercedes 280E - $1800 https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4003720695.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] green/green 72 450SL

2013-08-31 Thread Peter Frederick
With or without basher bumpers? Also, a 72 is likely to be a 350, I've seen one here! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Curt Raymond
Best is a very relative concept. I like the Jetta/Passat. A gasser of either will run in the $18-20k range, the TDI Jetta starts around $23k with the Passat about $3k more. My in-laws have a Fusion, I think theirs is a 2008. Its a very good toaster of a car. Boring as all get out but gets you

Re: [MBZ] green/green 72 450SL

2013-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I like the idea but can't see much from the photos. On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.netwrote: With or without basher bumpers? Also, a 72 is likely to be a 350, I've seen one here! Peter __**_ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Cheap green 280SE

2013-08-31 Thread Gary Hurst
if it were an SE jaime could turn it for 12 grand in germany. just an E, but look pretty likable from here On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Hard to tell but it doesn't look half bad 1978 Mercedes 280E - $1800

Re: [MBZ] Two Words:

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I think you meant 'air head' Hendrik who does not have air On 31/08/13 20:29, Dan Penoff wrote: Crack. Head. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=181206733007ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:US:3160 Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] OT nasty steering wheel

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embeddedv=SMxB4RpCDzA#t=37 Hendrik who has good steering wheels ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ceramic Brake pads

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
I have had ATE ceramics on my TE for a few months now and no dramas, except for a bit of squeal when reversing down the drive. Also getting a bit of slow braking ABS pulsing but not sure if the pads are to blame for that. It's getting close to needing to do a few jobs on the S124, so will

Re: [MBZ] 108 needs modern engine

2013-08-31 Thread Hendrik and Fay
However the trade off is that they are also more complicated and have more expensive bits that could fail. http://www.caranddriver.com/features/mercedes-engine-transplant-modern-diesel-in-a-1992-190e-26 Hendrik who would not mind a modern Diesel in the TE On 30/08/13 13:00, Gary Hurst wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Cheap green 280SE

2013-08-31 Thread Jaime Kopchinski
I could sell a 280E to germans too... I already did! On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 7:57 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: if it were an SE jaime could turn it for 12 grand in germany. just an E, but look pretty likable from here On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 6:52 PM, Rich Thomas

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Allan Streib
I actually think the DOT lights look good on the W116. Exception to the rule I guess. Allan MG trainpain2...@aol.com writes: That's why I asked. If no one wants them then there is no reason for me to pull them and pay the $30 each to just have them sitting around here. Manfred Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Gary Hurst
worth pulling regardless On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 12:28 PM, MG trainpain2...@aol.com wrote: Was at the junkyard this morning. Saw a very nice 79 280SE. Had euro headlights on it, Bosch glass and the aiming vacuum pods. All looks very nice and clean. If anyone wants them let me know and I'll

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
On Aug 31, 2013, at 2:52 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Okay, you convinced me. What's the best riding, best seated car for long trips that can be bought for around $25K or less? New or used? G: New. Also, which company has the most reasonably priced parts? Moot point

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
On Aug 31, 2013 12:52 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Okay, you convinced me. What's the best riding, best seated car for long trips that can be bought for around $25K or less? New? Ford Fusion ticks all your boxes for comfort, reliability, and good climate control. Get the

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread rickknoble
Gerry wrote; I agree completely since my son has a hybrid Fusion.  Problem is that I'm looking for around 40 mpg on the highway and 30 mpg around town.  Hybrid Fusions cost about $10K more than I want to spend.  Corollas, which are selling around here fairly cheaply, get up to 40 mpg on the

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread OK Don
OK, given those parameters, go to your nearest VW dealer and test drive a Passat TDI - you might like it. I don't find the seats quite as comfortable as a Mercedes seat, but my wife can't tell the difference. Otherwise it meets all your requirements, with the cost of parts being an unknown (for me

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread WILTON
'Hate to admit it, but I may hafta do that, too. First thing I'll hafta do is get that seat a little higher and more MB-like upright than the too-laid-back one former DIL was looking at. 'Haven't seen the one she bought. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread OK Don
IIRC, there are at least three different seat options (that come with the different trim levels) - should be one that will work for you. We have the middle one - electric drivers seat, manual passengers seat. FYI, we bought a set of Oregon Aero seat cushions for the 182 - they make a HUGE

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Richard Hattaway
Yeah, but comming from where you live it was probably a rust bucket ... From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:55 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD available I saw an

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Best is a very relative concept. I like the Jetta/Passat. A gasser of either will run in the $18-20k range, the TDI Jetta starts around $23k with the Passat about $3k more. G: Those are good prices. My in-laws have a Fusion, I think theirs is a

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Aug 31, 2013 6:23 PM, Allan Streib str...@cs.indiana.edu wrote: I actually think the DOT lights look good on the W116. I like them on the 123. Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
We do not have rust here. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31, 2013, at 9:25 PM, Richard Hattaway rhatta...@rocketmail.com wrote: Yeah, but comming from where you live it was probably a rust bucket ... From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To:

Re: [MBZ] 300SD available

2013-08-31 Thread Richard Hattaway
I made it too subtle... From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 10:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300SD available We do not have rust here. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 31,

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Gerry Archer
I'll do that next time I'm in Ocala which is the closest dealer. Hopefully his prices are better than the local dealers. I've read a lot of good things about the Passat and nothing bad. I drove a Mercedes C class loaner from the dealer and wasn't impressed either; especially with the ride.

[MBZ] rusty wagon

2013-08-31 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300TD-Diesel-wagon-/151112495067?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item232f01afdbvxp=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Aug 31, 2013 6:29 PM, Gerry Archer arche...@embarqmail.com wrote: Also, which company has the most reasonably priced parts? Moot point on a new car. G: Not if you keep them for 30 years. (grin) Which is why I didn't recommend the new Dodge Dart. It's a worthy competitor to the

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread clay
You can not give the dang things away. I have a headlight up on CL in exceptional condition. Not a nibble or bite. Had it on fleabay for a few months. No interest there either. clay On Aug 31, 2013, at 9:37 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I would have pulled them anyway and made some money

Re: [MBZ] RE; New car expensive parts. was: my kinda car

2013-08-31 Thread clay
My take on really good car for long trips would be an S series benz. I drove to Colorado and back this past July 4th week. Covered 1250 miles in 22 hours, all in one sitting. No sore butt, cold air and other than having to stay awake, not too tired after the trip. Got back home to Seattle in

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread clay
I am having a hard time seeing the w116 as a collectors car. There are a number of good examples, but somehow they miss the bus for sex appeal. The W126 is much more exciting. Maybe I am seeing too many that have been thrashed over 30-40 years with little thought for future use. clay

Re: [MBZ] 1979 w116 headlights

2013-08-31 Thread Gary Hurst
i've never been a fan of 116s On Sun, Sep 1, 2013 at 1:30 AM, clay redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I am having a hard time seeing the w116 as a collectors car. There are a number of good examples, but somehow they miss the bus for sex appeal. The W126 is much more exciting. Maybe I am seeing

Re: [MBZ] green/green 72 450SL

2013-08-31 Thread clay
Froggy is not that green on the exterior, thought I suspect my hard top is that color. Matches the hub caps. Hard to tell with such miserly photographs. Center console is correct, but should have been repainted to match the rest of the interior. The addition of wood trim sort of cheapens