[MBZ] Somebody needs this

Own a piece of history - Chuck Berry’s Personal Mercedes Benz S500 https://stlouis.craigslist.org/clt/d/saint-louis-own-piece-of-history-chuck/6895852682.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

Well the price might go down considering there is currently massive flooding going on where this car is located. On 5/23/2019 12:37 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: More likely that they couldn't wait till they got to the nearest restroom ... On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 12:24 PM G Mann via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 1975 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel W115 CRACK!!!

It looks as though it may once have had the parchment interior but has been reupholstered in white. The door handle/arm rests are parchment but the rest of it is not. On 23/05/2019 9:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Buy it for the parchment interior. On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 2:42

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

Take the Finnie to a local Memorial Day parade. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 23, 2019, 4:15 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Agreed. I was thinking that as well. I knew I was going to have to replace > them anyway, so I might was well do it now. > > Got the AC blower installed th

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

You can't go wrong replacing a holey tire. On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 4:16 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Definitely. Still trying to keep things cheep, but I knew it was going to > have to be done at some point in the near future. > > -D > > > On May 23, 2019, at 4:11

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

Definitely. Still trying to keep things cheep, but I knew it was going to have to be done at some point in the near future. -D > On May 23, 2019, at 4:11 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > Probably smart move & better than 'penny wise & pound foolish' > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > On Thu

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

Agreed. I was thinking that as well. I knew I was going to have to replace them anyway, so I might was well do it now. Got the AC blower installed this morning so that’s dealt with. Got some new batteries in the key fob and reprogrammed it and it’s working. I need to take a look at the front br

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

Probably smart move & better than 'penny wise & pound foolish' Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, May 23, 2019, 3:19 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > I caved on new tires. > > Went to my tire guy to get it aligned, and told him to run some numbers > for a pair of new tires for it. He h

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

Good for you. I was going to say, anything AWD is going to need identical tires on all four corners. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2019 3:19 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires I caved on new tires

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

I have found that to be the case for nearly all news. It's sad when you have to go to RT, or Al Jesira (sp) to get a different perspective on happenings in your own country. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2019 2:33 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

2 of our dealerships up there were completely destroyed Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2019, at 1:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7061433/Tornado-strikes-Jefferson-City-Missouri-causing-catastrophic-damage-state-capital.html > >> On 5

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

I caved on new tires. Went to my tire guy to get it aligned, and told him to run some numbers for a pair of new tires for it. He had to spend about 10 minutes searching their supplier’s warehouses. They had some Kumho tires, which happened to be exactly the same tire that’s on the front of the

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

> Keep an eye out for submarines. > > https://www.thedrive.com/news/28167/midwest-flooding-re-floats-historic-wwii-submarine-for-the-first-time-in-decades > > > > > -D > On

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes 350ML Diesel fixer for Andrew

Wow, that is some impressive data card! On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 2:57 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The hitch is factory, the leather imitation (MB-Tex?) > > http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E&vin=4JGBB2FB9BA748813 > > > On May 23, 2019 at 2:

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes 350ML Diesel fixer for Andrew

The hitch is factory, the leather imitation (MB-Tex?) http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E&vin=4JGBB2FB9BA748813 > On May 23, 2019 at 2:32 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/portland-2011-mercedes-350ml-diesel/6895563218.html

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

It says E 500 in the subject line. Mitch. > On May 23, 2019 at 12:28 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > 211? I thought it was a W220? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes 350ML Diesel fixer for Andrew

Interesting, has a hitch, could be a good deal depending on what codes it's throwing.  That is like the one mama got, it is a LOT of fun to drive, huge torks --FT On 5/23/19 2:32 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/portland-2011-mercedes-350ml-diesel/

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

The DM always has lots of pictures in their postings.  They can be a bit sensational sometimes in the reporting but the pics sorta speak for themselves. one shall refrain from political comment... --FT On 5/23/19 2:32 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 23 May 2019 14:06:25 -0400 Floyd Thu

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

My thoughts exactly... On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 23 May 2019 14:06:25 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7061433/Tornado-strikes-Jefferson-City-Missouri-causing-catastrophic-damage-state-capital.ht

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes 350ML Diesel fixer for Andrew

Now we're talking - a fixer upper. Wonder why seller doesn't diagnose the CEL issue... On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 2:33 PM Kevin Kraly via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/portland-2011-mercedes-350ml-diesel/6895563218.html > Kevin in Hillsboro

[MBZ] 2011 Mercedes 350ML Diesel fixer for Andrew

https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ctd/d/portland-2011-mercedes-350ml-diesel/6895563218.html Kevin in Hillsboro, Oregon Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

On Thu, 23 May 2019 14:06:25 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7061433/Tornado-strikes-Jefferson-City-Missouri-causing-catastrophic-damage-state-capital.html Interesting that one has to go to a web site in England to find information about tornado

[MBZ] It's amazing how beat a car can get

It's probably worth more in parts https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/401298087382730/ -- --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.

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

NY Times report. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/23/us/missouri-tornado-jefferson-city.html On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 2:07 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7061433/Tornado-strikes-Jefferson-City-Missouri-causing-catastrophic-

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7061433/Tornado-strikes-Jefferson-City-Missouri-causing-catastrophic-damage-state-capital.html On 5/23/19 12:59 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Our son texted to tell us to watch the weather - I replied that I'd keep the camera handy ... The storms were NE

Re: [MBZ] 87 OM603 no start

Strong work! 'Tis very rewarding to make such progress. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 12:11 PM Tim Crone wrote: > On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 8:54 PM Tim Crone wrote: > > > > I will start checking from the back, I think we can send compressed air > through and figure out

Re: [MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

More likely that they couldn't wait till they got to the nearest restroom ... On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 12:24 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Likely from the passenger being so excited by the blinding acceleration and > frightening speed. > > On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 8:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Merce

Re: [MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

Likely from the passenger being so excited by the blinding acceleration and frightening speed. On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 8:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pass seat looked like it had been peed on quite a bit > > --FT > > On 5/23/19 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

Our son texted to tell us to watch the weather - I replied that I'd keep the camera handy ... The storms were NE of us this time. On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 7:28 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It was solid dodging tornadoes last night from about 5:30 till midnight a

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

I discovered the glue trick when I rented a back hoe with 18 ply tires, during a building tear down. Managed to collect 16 nails in one tire, less in the other 3, so, by mid afternoon, I had a rented reach backhoe with 4 flat tires [big ones] and rendered un-serviceable. Rental contract said, I wou

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

211? I thought it was a W220? > On May 23, 2019, at 12:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 23, 2019 at 11:33 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> It has the air suspension that can be pricey to repair when it breaks, about >> every 75k-100k. About $500/corner.

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

> On May 23, 2019 at 11:33 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > It has the air suspension that can be pricey to repair when it breaks, about > every 75k-100k. About $500/corner. Oooh. Didn't know they did that to the W211. Mitch. ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] OT Cheep Ferrari

When those were ten years old, IIRC they were worth 15-25k, more like 20-35k for a GTB. Probably go for 40-70k now. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 87 OM603 no start

On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 8:54 PM Tim Crone wrote: > > I will start checking from the back, I think we can send compressed air through and figure out what the blockage is. I have never been so happy to have an exhaust problem! We dropped the pipe and were able to convince it to pass exhaust... 'nu

Re: [MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

Pass seat looked like it had been peed on quite a bit --FT On 5/23/19 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It has the oogy European Velour interior, probably infused with decades of smokers' stench. On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 11:19 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

Oh, uhoh, didn't know that.  Good negotiating point. --FT On 5/23/19 11:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It has the air suspension that can be pricey to repair when it breaks, about every 75k-100k. About $500/corner. -D On May 23, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wr

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

It has the air suspension that can be pricey to repair when it breaks, about every 75k-100k. About $500/corner. -D > On May 23, 2019, at 11:28 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think the 500 engine is fairly reliable and the 210 is reasonably so given > it has more electrons

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

I’ve been reading some things online, and I see where some people suggest coating the reamer with glue as a way to get more glue into the opening. Makes sense to me. -D > On May 22, 2019, at 8:02 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's what I do, smoosh the cement on the plug material j

Re: [MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

Crackhead price, rust and dirty --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 23, 2019, at 11:19 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/221325950227/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

It has the oogy European Velour interior, probably infused with decades of smokers' stench. On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 11:19 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/221325950227/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

You can find bits easy enough. If it’s driveable it can be a work in progress --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 23, 2019, at 11:01 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well Geico calls it a total loss. Very few aftermarket parts that met > their standards were available (headlamp, bumper

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

I think the 500 engine is fairly reliable and the 210 is reasonably so given it has more electrons flowing through it --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 23, 2019, at 11:06 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Is this a model with insane repair bills? > >> On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM Floyd Thurs

[MBZ] Uhh this green on green euro 240D just appeared near me

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Re: [MBZ] Today's ML500 Abuse

Just remember that for all Mercedes Benz cars the following applies: "Das Beste oder nichts." On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 2:26 AM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bingo. If you want to get the crap out of the cooling system pull the > lower hose at the lowest point (usual

Re: [MBZ] Don Kneegrow Phoenix 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, Savannah, GA, $5, 000

Is this a model with insane repair bills? On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 11:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Doesn't look bad but 200k miles and rubber band tires, still kinda high > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/635239746940121/ > > -- > --FT > > > __

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

Well Geico calls it a total loss. Very few aftermarket parts that met their standards were available (headlamp, bumper impact strip) so the rest (bumper, fender) were MB-only and they really drove up the estimate. Geico valued the car at about $3500 which I think is fair, I'm waiting for them to

Re: [MBZ] Plugging Tires

Won't the tire deflate quickly during this procedure? On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 8:03 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > That's what I do, smoosh the cement on the plug material just before I jam > it in. From my experience, it helps make the coating on the plug cord > material more liquid and "fills

Re: [MBZ] I'm At A Loss Here

The page you requested cannot be displayed right now. It may be temporarily unavailable, the link you clicked on may be broken or expired, or you may not have permission to view this page. On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 6:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > “Poor condi

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: 1975 Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel W115 CRACK!!!

Buy it for the parchment interior. On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 2:42 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That 4 doesn't belong there. Or maybe the 0. > > --FT > > On 5/22/19 2:33 PM, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > > WOW! What would it take to bring this up to POS da

Re: [MBZ] And Another ML Question...

I just ordered a pair of the RH thread ends, about $7/each. Rather than pop $40+ for the whole rod, I’ll find some threaded rod at my local Ace Hardware and make one up to measure. Fortunately, the EPC does designate whether they’re RH or LH thread. Thanks again for the suggestion! -D > O

Re: [MBZ] And Another ML Question...

On my spare the adjustment range is a minimum of 3" to a max of 4" with about 5mm in the bore. I don't see any numbers on the parts themselves but there is a small stamp in each R or L respectively. The one you want with the right hand thread is 123 328 00 63. The threads are the size that us

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

Thanks Mitch, that will be my route if they decide to total the car and I buy it back. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 7:33 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I just checked car-part.com. > LH fenders (it is left, not shark gill?) run $60-100 in

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

It was solid dodging tornadoes last night from about 5:30 till midnight at least, maybe later. I finally went to bed. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2019, at 5:44 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb lives in tornado alley, they’re a daily occurrence there. > > -D > > >> On Ma

[MBZ] OT Cheep Ferrari

Relatively https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1977-ferrari-308-gt4 -- --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/merced

Re: [MBZ] speaking of crack and meth

I think it was $6500 a coupla days ago.  Maybe once his stupor wore off he realized the error --FT On 5/22/19 10:26 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: ad says "$2,500" OBO. Apparently,, did not "run when parked". On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 11:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okieb

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

I just checked car-part.com. LH fenders (it is left, not shark gill?) run $60-100 in Michigan in A-0 condition. Grade A, 0 units of repair needed. (but I've gone to pick up A-0s and found dents or rust spots in them before, best to talk to somebody on the phone while he's looking at the part i

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

I just fired off an email to Tom Hanson, I'll follow up with a call later this a.m. once they are at work out there in CA. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, May 23, 2019 at 6:55 AM Meade Dillon wrote: > A used fender would be fine in my book, if original MB steel. Probably > more labor o

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

A used fender would be fine in my book, if original MB steel. Probably more labor on the part of the shop? Signal lights are easy peasy. Fender liner - I'd patch it and forget it. I wonder if they've already tried to get the parts from MB and found them NLA? - Max Charleston SC On

Re: [MBZ] Insco Update 1995 E300

I will definitely buy it back. Going to have a salvage title if that happens. I think I can easily drive this car another 50k or 100k miles. - Max Charleston SC On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 9:36 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you don't buy it back, it'l

Re: [MBZ] Midwest Tornados

Kaleb lives in tornado alley, they’re a daily occurrence there. -D > On May 23, 2019, at 6:41 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Anyone in the Midwest tornado areas? Missouri? Texas? Others? > Gerry > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.com >

[MBZ] Midwest Tornados

Anyone in the Midwest tornado areas? Missouri? Texas? Others? Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive