Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread clay via Mercedes
I have the ATSG manual on the thing. If nobody else (dan) had insights, I will actually look at it and let you know clay > On May 8, 2017, at 6:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's particular to the 300SEL > > Would anyone know the difference between

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
WHere? There certainly haven't been any around here in some time. The latest one was decent but for $4k it had a leaky evaporator. This will be fine. Chill. -D > On May 8, 2017, at 11:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, from the description. You

[MBZ] This appears it could be a car I sold a while back

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
1979 Mercedes http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6123016999.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/cPro-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I might be interested if the girl comes with it.

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OMG what a wretched car. How dare they have a reserve price. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SE > L-Sedan-/332211204453?hash=item4d5954b165:g:~hgAAOSwrddY7fbo=mtr > > >

Re: [MBZ] Maybe Poos would like another toke off the BAT crack pipe

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Forgot to mention broken antenna. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 10:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/25292 > 7354559?hash=item3ae3a526bf:g:PT4AAOSwn-tZD4i3=mtr > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, from the description. You can get one hell of a nice one for $3k that does not have the breather routed to a can. On 5/8/2017 9:33 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:45:35 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: No I have not seen any

Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

2017-05-08 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Ribbon's prolly gone out. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 8:43 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > its a pos 210... Buy a 123 I'll give ya $400 for it! > > If it is anything like the thermometer on 124, 126, the LCD gives out. > SInce this one is red, there are probably

Re: [MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Max, but I think he found one. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 8, 2017 at 9:28 PM http://www.ebay.com/itm/1994-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/182566309819?hash=item2a81cccfbb:g:qnwAAOSwlY1ZEQ5~=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

2017-05-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Me, thanks for posting that. I'll keep an eye on it... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 8, 2017 10:28:10 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote:

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:45:35 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that > benzworld post I had thought the comments were from the pictures (I see five pictures on benzworld of the exterior and interior

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I doubt any yard will sell a catalytic converter. I tried to buy one from our local LKQ, no joy. Very frustrating. $1600 or more from MB for a new part. I suspect that the non-turbo front pipes with cat from a 210 car can be adapted to fit without too much work. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC

[MBZ] Wasn't somebody looking for a cheap wagon to drop a diesel into?

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] I might be interested if the girl comes with it.

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1971-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-SEL-Sedan-/332211204453?hash=item4d5954b165:g:~hgAAOSwrddY7fbo=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Maybe Poos would like another toke off the BAT crack pipe

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1983-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-/252927354559?hash=item3ae3a526bf:g:PT4AAOSwn-tZD4i3=mtr ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Drinks all around!! Dan, we couldn't have done it without you! On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:21 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Any TDI. $7k would buy a really nice example. I prefer 2006 and earlier > for the simplicity of pre-DPF. The easiest to work on are the

Re: [MBZ] Today's Crack

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That's more than the MSRP back in the day... How can there be service records for a car with 38 miles? On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:07 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://m.ebay.com/itm/1984-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Base- > Coupe-2-Door-/252923676443?nav=SEARCH > >

Re: [MBZ] Hallandale, FL 1985 300D for under $20k.

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not for the seller if he gets his price. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 8:42 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ooof... what a disaster. > > On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 115 on BAT brought $5700!

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Randy, you just need to polish it up. you will get $US6k, or about $15K CA. ;) On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 7:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 8, 2017, at 5:40 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
its a pos 210... Buy a 123 I'll give ya $400 for it! If it is anything like the thermometer on 124, 126, the LCD gives out. SInce this one is red, there are probably any number of possible failures. Data flow interrupted, failure of the display unit, data not sent, etc. Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Car-part.com ... Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes May 8, 2017 at 6:23 PM Dude you are going to need a whole new exhaust probably if you don't want it to sound like a Honda. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Any TDI. $7k would buy a really nice example. I prefer 2006 and earlier for the simplicity of pre-DPF. The easiest to work on are the pre-pump deuce engines which I think came with model year 2003. The '97-2002 VE engines have conventional injection pumps and are pretty easy to work on although

[MBZ] Today's Crack

2017-05-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
http://m.ebay.com/itm/1984-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-Base-Coupe-2-Door-/252923676443?nav=SEARCH 83 bids currently. Reserve not met. Wow. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would say a later model W124 of some sort. While they have their issues, they’re fairly inexpensive to operated and pretty bulletproof. -D > On May 8, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport. >

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not in my neighborhood. I appreciate your concern. While there may be some blow by, the engine is fine. Compression checked out across all cylinders. Again, I didn’t buy this to be a Martha car. It’s going to be run into the ground. Not everything I buy needs to be perfect, and I know what

Re: [MBZ] Hallandale, FL 1985 300D for under $20k.

2017-05-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Ooof... what a disaster. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 12:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300D-W123-Dark- > Blue-Sedan-Immaculate-82-227-Miles-Show-Room-/272662337359? > hash=item3f7bf1174f:g:bjwAAOSww9xZD93z=mtr=true >

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Nice choice. On May 8, 2017 2:54 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > You can see details here: > > http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade- > giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058 > > $2,000 out the door. Another $700-$800 to ship it

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think my point being that you could have got a car without a seemly worn out engine for that price or less. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 7:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Settle down. It’s a $2k car and it’s not perfect. I’m well aware of

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
No depreciation to speak of. Cheap, safe transport. Poll: What other good condition, well maintained car would you buy for 7k, for daily driving? Any make, any model. My vote is the 94 e420 with 77k. Great car. On May 8, 2017 4:26 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
nice! Well done, Grasshopper! Dan Penoff via Mercedes May 8, 2017 at 4:53 PM You can see details here: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058 $2,000 out the door. Another $700-$800 to

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
RE: crack money for old Diesels I wondered if those of the (J) party persuasion in the DC area were ready to start their own "prepper" movement after being so thoroughly defeated. If so, I was going to suggest we work together to offer up to them refurb mechanical FI Dissels that can

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Settle down. It’s a $2k car and it’s not perfect. I’m well aware of the cat issue and the exhaust. Again, not something I’m concerned about. This is going to be a beater within a year, believe me. I don’t care what it sounds like or how much blowby it has. I did not buy it to make it a

Re: [MBZ] How Do These Fail?

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It's common. I think I have seen videos on how to repair. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 7:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges. What's > the deal? > > Bob R > > > > > > Sent

[MBZ] How Do These Fail?

2017-05-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The digital section of the dash has suddenly gone dim on the edges. What's the deal? Bob R Sent from my iPhone___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
No I have not seen any photos other than the few that were on that benzworld post Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:24:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > >> So

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 8 May 2017 18:24:02 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy > smokes. I presume the pictures on which you are commenting were on the now-deleted craigslist ad. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT: Another repair

2017-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I suspect if I'd been applying Houdini to the lock every month the earwax would have stayed soft enough to work but of course it's better to fix it right... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 6:37 PM, OK Don wrote: Good Job! FWIW, I have to

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So did you notice the breather hose routed into a coffee can? Holy smokes. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 5:57 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > My pleasure, Dan. That was the first time I've been up close and personal > with a W124. Good learning.

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Dude you are going to need a whole new exhaust probably if you don't want it to sound like a Honda. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 5:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > It’s got exhaust flex that needs to be addressed. Minor problem. Vacuum >

Re: [MBZ] 2 tone 115 on BAT brought $5700!

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 5:40 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not bad. > > Anyone want to buy a red one? > > RB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Now that I am looking at it closer I have to say for the money you could have found a much better example. There are 2 big red flags for me. First of all the cat being deleted. Like max says the exhaust will not sound right at all. That's going to be a major annoyance. The big big big huge huge

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Looks nice, run of the mill e300 with no options though. You will have $3k in it for sure. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 4:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can see details here: > >

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
I looked up scientology on the web. It appears to be based in part on Freuds theory of the Id and Ego. It seems to get into trouble when dealing with people who see visions, hear voices, can't function in normal society (schizophrenics). Several schizophrenics under the "care" of scientology

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
My pleasure, Dan. That was the first time I've been up close and personal with a W124. Good learning. Plus, i was on the correct side of town to buy new CrossFit shoes and I had some fish tacos from my fav taco dive. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 3:14 PM, Dan Penoff via

[MBZ] 2 tone 115 on BAT brought $5700!

2017-05-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Not bad. Anyone want to buy a red one? RB ___ 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] OT: Another repair

2017-05-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Good Job! FWIW, I have to re-apply Houdini to the old Cessna locks every 4-6 months to keep them working smoothly. On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 1:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The trunk lock on my '98 Jetta has never worked well. For awhile I had > some teflon lock

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It’s got exhaust flex that needs to be addressed. Minor problem. Vacuum issues for shifting as well, but again, simple stuff. Do these have the blue flying saucer thing for vacuum control? -D > On May 8, 2017, at 6:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > ‎Same

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
‎Same problem as the one you just sold on BaT.  Too nice for a kid that's just going to put fuel in it, and drive the wheels off.  Perhaps it too will bring a profit on BaT. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Well, I see a couple things, but the price is great and they are really nice cars when sorted out. The muffler / catalyst delete troubles me. Mine sounded awful with no cat, and not much better with an aftermarket cat. The exhaust system is really tuned for the best sound. No discussion of the

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Answering my own question, looks like "Vitaminc914" (a Porche guy???) from Grand Rapids is the winner, planning fly down and drive it home. I guess in Grand Rapids, he doesn't need no stinking AC, and a little rust doesn't scare him at all - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 8, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Grand Rapids, MI. Local business owner, has about 11-12 cars in his warehouse at any given time. Just sold a nice VW Thing on BAT a few weeks ago. He’s flying down and driving the car back to MI. -D > On May 8, 2017, at 5:43 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >

[MBZ] And I Just Closed the Deal on This 1995 E300D

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You can see details here: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2739490-1995-e300-diesel-sedan-sale.html#post15256058 $2,000 out the door. Another $700-$800 to ship it to Florida and the eldest son has his diesel. A BIG thanks to AZ Bob for checking this car out for me.

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Is the high bidder local, or traveling in to take ownership? - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 5:41 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Already talked to the high bidder. He’s good for it. > > -D > > > > On May 8, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Mon, 8 May 2017 07:17:48 -0500 "M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes" wrote: > On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this > > "religion" or whatever it

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Already talked to the high bidder. He’s good for it. -D > On May 8, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lets see if they pay. That is an insane amount of crack > > Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yep. Going to get me some BAT crack. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 4:25 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb should learn from you, start cashing in on his collection... > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On May 8, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Lets see if they pay. That is an insane amount of crack Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hammer fell at $6700! Congrats Dan! > > Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the late > bids

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Kaleb should learn from you, start cashing in on his collection... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 8, 2017 5:24:00 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah, that was a knuckle biter for sure. I’ve already talked to the >high bidder so I know

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, that was a knuckle biter for sure. I’ve already talked to the high bidder so I know I’m good with the sale. Money for the “finnie fund!” -D > On May 8, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hammer fell at $6700! Congrats Dan! > > Very cool

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hammer fell at $6700! Congrats Dan! Very cool how the clock kept resetting for another two minutes as the late bids came in, just like a real auction. No last minute sniping. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Nice 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Bidding war! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 1, 2017 7:34:44 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >And a no reserve auction, too: > >http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1982-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo/

Re: [MBZ] Now up to $3500 - 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
In the mean time the green on green is still at $700 Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 11:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I love the two tone paint. Bidding ends in 5 hours. Tick tock. > >

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 8, 2017 at 10:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yeah that was some pretty funny stuff. Didn't Elron's wife or > girlfriend kill him out in the desert and they never found his body? El Ron got a reputation for being a recluse. Eventually

[MBZ] OT: Another repair

2017-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The trunk lock on my '98 Jetta has never worked well. For awhile I had some teflon lock goop that would get it working again. More recently I used Houdini lube on it which worked well for awhile. In the last 4 months it hasn't worked at all. I rarely use the trunk but since the car otherwise

[MBZ] OT: Lawnmower

2017-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I know you guys like fixin stuff. Last week my lawnmower broke, its only 52 years old, you can't buy quality. The pulley for the mowing deck came loose from the collar, you can just see the ring in this picture: 

Re: [MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling Your Car Might Actually Total It Easier In A Crash

2017-05-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I haven't been able to find one at my local dealer... -Curt From: OK Don via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Sent: Monday, May 8, 2017 12:58 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling

Re: [MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling Your Car Might Actually Total It Easier In A Crash

2017-05-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Down a ways in that same newsletter: *4th Gear: Who Wants A Cheap Diesel Volkswagen? * Volkswagen just got the approval to sell their remaining (and now fixed) inventory of 2015 2.0-liter TDI cars and I’d imagine they’re beyond tired of looking at them right

Re: [MBZ] OT Fwd: Re: little tractor SCAM

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Przepraszamy, trwa aktualizacja oprogramowania Translation: We apologize, modernization of software (programming) lasts W przeciągu 5 minut strona zostanie ponownie uruchomiona Part will be started up in draft 5 minutes again

[MBZ] Now up to $3500 - 1975 W115 300D on BAT

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love the two tone paint. Bidding ends in 5 hours. Tick tock. http://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-300d/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1999 Mercedes E300 turbo diesel

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would definitely cut some slack for any model Benz with such a pretty color. Especially the darker shades of red. Delicious. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 7:48 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Somebody needs to jump on that > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 7,

Re: [MBZ] 1979 Mercedes 300TD Wagon $3000

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ready for the knacker. On Sun, May 7, 2017 at 7:45 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > New set of springs means the rear suspension is shot > > --FT > > > > On 5/7/17 5:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >> Ratbag. $3000 is a gift. I especially love the

[MBZ] Hallandale, FL 1985 300D for under $20k.

2017-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300D-W123-Dark-Blue-Sedan-Immaculate-82-227-Miles-Show-Room-/272662337359?hash=item3f7bf1174f:g:bjwAAOSww9xZD93z=mtr=true ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] The Tech That Keeps You From Totaling Your Car Might Actually Total It Easier In A Crash

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/new-safety-tech-is-actually-making-it-easier-than-ever-1795013082 -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-08 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I'm not feeling any titillation either - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No título > > --FT > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's what the guy selling it said, it just quit working one day. Belonged to his step father or something, this kid was going to fix it but it has been sitting for 4-5 years, I got it for $200, it is actually a pretty nice car, needs a bit of cleaning. I gotta put the new fuel filter on it,

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So is the transmission bad in this car? Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 9:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think this one is the 722.319 I see one at a knacker in Savannah for $350 > so I need to get this thing running and check out the

Re: [MBZ] OT Fwd: Re: little tractor SCAM

2017-05-08 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I had one of these scams contact me when I had the S430 on fleabay. I got the "I'm a deployed Army sergeant stationed in Germany and I want to buy this car for my Mom who is in Miami." Uh, yeah, right. -D > On May 8, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

[MBZ] OT Fwd: Re: little tractor SCAM

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So i saw this posting on CL yesterday for this little yard tractor, looked too good to be true, but thought it might be fun to send a query anyway. Clearly a scam but this is kinda interesting. I might keep playing along, maybe put Kleb's address in the reply... There was one that was

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Many parts are nla now days, many vital parts. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 9:08 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might > add, is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
One out of a 300e should work fine I would think. Sent from my iPhone > On May 8, 2017, at 8:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's particular to the 300SEL > > Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions? > > One WEB site

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think this one is the 722.319 I see one at a knacker in Savannah for $350 so I need to get this thing running and check out the tranny, or at least get it up on blocks to take a look at the shifter links. Maybe sometime this week, --FT On 5/8/17 10:08 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: My

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Not to mention the income becomes tax free. The flying spaghetti monster thing is intriguing too. Obviously a joke, but a good tax shelter, nonetheless. So long as the goobers have no grounding in reality, any farcical "religion" makes a great tax shelter. Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah that was some pretty funny stuff. Didn't Elron's wife or girlfriend kill him out in the desert and they never found his body? I have this friend (or used to, haven't seen him in ages) who knew both of those characters somewhat peripherally based on some interesting background. He was

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
My 300SEL had the extra plumbing with the kick down valve, which, I might add, is NLA. Mine was disconnected as it had apparently failed in the kick down position, according to the PO. -D > On May 8, 2017, at 9:56 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's

Re: [MBZ] This is sort of interesting due to the white on red

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No título --FT On 5/7/17 10:03 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: naaa It iz a marceedez bentz! thas wy iz worfh mo! Mitch Haley via Mercedes May 7, 2017 at 9:00 PM $150 and they stuttered when typing it? Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] 89 Mercedes Benz 300 SEL... (SELLING AS IS) $600

2017-05-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's particular to the 300SEL Would anyone know the difference between the 722.319 & 722.351 transmissions? One WEB site I found indicates the 319 is for 1986-1989 300-SELs. This same site shows the 722.351 being used by 1990-1991 300SELs. germanstar.com shows the 722.319 being used by

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
On Mon, May 8, 2017 at 3:14 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this > "religion" or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many > people? > Would you believe a bar bet between L. Ron

Re: [MBZ] Dang!

2017-05-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What was the motive of the science fiction writer who created this "religion" or whatever it is; and why did it become so popular with so many people? Gerry ~~~ Dan Penoff wrote: >