Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-18 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
3.09 to 3.29 Benzin@ 2.39 Travelling today on Avenue of the Saints and I55 Most prices were in that range, but south of St Looie, I saw $2.89 Diesel and $1.99 Benzin. They seem to be holding Diesel fuel at 90ยข over Benzin. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] This is Cool

2014-12-18 Thread dseretakis--- via Mercedes
I really like that! One of my favorite colors too. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2014, at 10:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html > > The price even seems pretty decent. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >

Re: [MBZ] This is Cool

2014-12-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
JJMIIEEE Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2014, at 9:31 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html > > The price even seems pretty decent. > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > > ___ > http://www.ok

[MBZ] This is Cool

2014-12-18 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4777032067.html The price even seems pretty decent. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.o

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-18 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I suspect that there is a rather constant demand from the truckers, and Jet A comes from the same base stock. Those two alone can prop the price up. The price from the wholesaler might be way down, but the stations see no reason to lower it for us. On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 6:43 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-18 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Ugh, we're still sitting at $3.29 for #2. Gas went down Wednesday to $2.59. I've never seen the spread between gas and diesel this high. Its been quite warm here (for December) so I don't see home heating fuel as an adequate explanation... On the plus side the 175 snowtires actually enable the J

[MBZ] Mercedes recalls 4, 871 cars, SUVs in U.S. for possible oil leak

2014-12-18 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I'm guessing that the Diesels aren't selling very well based on the number of vehicles being recalled: Mercedes-Benz is recalling 4,871 sedans and SUVs in the United States because of a potential oil leak, according to documents filed with U.S. safety regulators. Daimler AG's Mercedes is recallin

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-18 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I filled the Passat today at $2.90/gal. Gasoline was $2.13/gal, and adulterated gasoline was $1.94 at another station. OK Don NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens! "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who learn by observation.

Re: [MBZ] I hope I didn't blow up my 97 e300

2014-12-18 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
See if it starts, watch tail pipe for signs of white smoke... Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Dec 18, 2014 5:48 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In Arkansas today belt was squeezing a little bit. On the way home it's > rattling so I pull over and look, alternat

[MBZ] I hope I didn't blow up my 97 e300

2014-12-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
In Arkansas today belt was squeezing a little bit. On the way home it's rattling so I pull over and look, alternator pulley seems loose like bearings went out. Ok it was fine for the most part on the way back stop and autozone get an alternator. Continue on my way, all the sudden o lose power s

Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents

2014-12-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hmmm. Eau municipal? On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Was that you sitting next to me in the French restaurant in Georgetown, > who explained to me the proper French term for tap water, when I called it > ead de tap? The guy was somew

Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents

2014-12-18 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Was that you sitting next to me in the French restaurant in Georgetown, who explained to me the proper French term for tap water, when I called it ead de tap? The guy was somewhat offended at my rube-ishness when I told him I preferred eau de tap. --R On 12/18/14 2:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents

2014-12-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
La merde des chats est completement naturelle! On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 1:54 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > El merde del gato is naturale? > > --R > > > On 12/18/14 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> crafted without any unnatural >> resources >> >

Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents

2014-12-18 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
El merde del gato is naturale? --R On 12/18/14 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: crafted without any unnatural resources ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-18 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I saw under $0.15/gal. in OK during those gas wars - my 1951 VW bug would not take a full $1.00 of fuel (all I had that day). On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Not to date myself, but I recall the gas wars of the 1960s between NYC

Re: [MBZ] Classic 1975 Mercedes 240d - $8800 (Chester County,Pa.)

2014-12-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Where are the front head rests? Weren't these required in 1975? On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 9:56 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > The likelihood of this car having 25,000 original miles is nearly zero. >> > > My car has 25,000 original miles. And some others, too! > >

Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents

2014-12-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Most of you are aware of my mastery of artisanal (mainly organically grown jalapeno) pepper jelly, gluten free and crafted without any unnatural resources, packed into attractive 8 oz. canning jars. Goes great with Brie cheese, roast chicken, and loin lamb chops. It mellows with age, with no dimi

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices

2014-12-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not to date myself, but I recall the gas wars of the 1960s between NYC and Boston (forget which road) where the gas stations were all lined up and madly competing on price. Cheapest price was 22 cents/gallon. On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 11:35 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] Classic 1975 Mercedes 240d - $8800 (Chester County,Pa.)

2014-12-18 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The likelihood of this car having 25,000 original miles is nearly zero. My car has 25,000 original miles. And some others, too! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents

2014-12-18 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 11:49 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] More OT - Christmas presents I just gave out presents today that were homemade. Apple champagne. High pressure bubb

Re: [MBZ] Classic 1975 Mercedes 240d - $8800 (Chester County,Pa.)

2014-12-18 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
The likelihood of this car having 25,000 original miles is nearly zero. Looks very average to me. Jaime On Wed, Dec 17, 2014 at 9:08 PM, Bob via Mercedes wrote: > > http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/4775083709.html > > For you BROWN aficionados > > Bob >