[MBZ] used as an occasional daily driver

2020-10-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
A nice example of a running 1980 240D with a rare 4-spd manual in OSU scarlett color. It has some rust in its doors otherwise a fully functional car - used as an occasional daily driver. New battery. Rock solid 240D Benz. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/dublin-1980-mercedes-240d/7206378715.h

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a Sprinter?

2020-10-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Keep an eye on that. I wonder how much it will go for --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 8, 2020, at 9:12 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:12:22 -0500 > Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > >> Low miles >> https://www.copart.com/lot/27969110 >> >> BLM special edition >> htt

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a Sprinter?

2020-10-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:12:22 -0500 Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > Low miles > https://www.copart.com/lot/27969110 > > BLM special edition > https://www.copart.com/lot/46897930 > > Are Benz electrics any good? > https://www.copart.com/lot/49443930 > > Was poos looking for a diesel 4matic? >

Re: [MBZ] Are beat up 115s worth big bucks these days?

2020-10-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Nothing better than a well sorted w115. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2020, at 8:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have 3 nice ones sitting in the shop. Hmmm > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 8, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> W115s are

Re: [MBZ] Are beat up 115s worth big bucks these days?

2020-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have 3 nice ones sitting in the shop. Hmmm Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2020, at 7:14 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes > wrote: > > W115s are getting scarce -- they all rusted away. Ours certainly did. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Are beat up 115s worth big bucks these days?

2020-10-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
W115s are getting scarce -- they all rusted away. Ours certainly did. ___ 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_okie

[MBZ] Are beat up 115s worth big bucks these days?

2020-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Is that like Jaimie Lee Curtis’ “bifidus regularus”? -D > On Oct 8, 2020, at 6:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can take some laxatives to help avert that > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Whe

[MBZ] Who needs a Sprinter?

2020-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Low miles https://www.copart.com/lot/27969110 BLM special edition https://www.copart.com/lot/46897930 Are Benz electrics any good? https://www.copart.com/lot/49443930 Was poos looking for a diesel 4matic? https://www.copart.com/lot/49470640 ___ http://www.ok

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You can take some laxatives to help avert that --FT Sent from iPhone > On Oct 8, 2020, at 10:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I strained my rectus muscle ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] OT: Colin Furze

2020-10-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dude is fantastic. Last I knew he still held the land speed record for a mobility scooter... -Curt On Thursday, October 8, 2020, 2:27:59 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Screw drive tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hI22E9LcY0 Luke Skywalker landspeeder: https://www.youtu

[MBZ] OT: Colin Furze

2020-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Screw drive tank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hI22E9LcY0 Luke Skywalker landspeeder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hngDG7yx7sE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] cheap 98 E300

2020-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Somebody needs to jump on that Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2020, at 8:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > And the cupholder is still there! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3801145079903815 > > 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300TD > $1,600 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
People get run over by rolling cars all the time. I guess if it is a choice between your kid or you, go for it. Otherwise it's like Jack Handy said: if you're walking next to a river of lava, and you drop your car keys into it: Just forget about it, 'cause man, they're gone. Dont get me going on a

Re: [MBZ] Artist-owned 280C on BAT

2020-10-08 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Never seen "milan brown metallic" before. Milan brown _is_ metallic, but maybe they amped up the metal flake in it or something. My wife's 450SL was Milan brown. She called it her 'A&W' car, as the Bamboo interior was sort of orange-ish. Somehow I don't think that was a compliment... -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] Artist-owned 280C on BAT

2020-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Appears to be a cowboy artist whose paintings command $300-3000 price tags. If that was 3 million, not 3 thousand, it might add value to the car. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] Artist-owned 280C on BAT

2020-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I believe this is the artist whose name conveys cachet. On Thu, Oct 8, 2020, 11:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I kinda like it, cool car > > I have no idea who this artiste was > > --FT > > On 10/8/20 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > $22k and

[MBZ] The derp is strong in this one

2020-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/43241710 Love that air filter setup. And what's a W201 worth when it needs a driver's door and has minor damage to fender and back door? I'm thinking current bid already exceeds what I would pay.___ http://www.okiebenz.com To searc

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Good to hear. Who is beneficiary of your Key Man life insurance policy? [image: image.png] On Thu, Oct 8, 2020 at 11:08 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don’t think I have a cracked rib or anything like that. I am not having > any breathing trouble and it seems

Re: [MBZ] Artist-owned 280C on BAT

2020-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I kinda like it, cool car I have no idea who this artiste was --FT On 10/8/20 11:07 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: $22k and climbing. Never seen "milan brown metallic" before. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-280c-4/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=

[MBZ] Orange Pinto wagon in Tar Heel country

2020-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Artist-owned 280C on BAT

2020-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
$22k and climbing. Never seen "milan brown metallic" before. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-mercedes-benz-280c-4/?utm_source=dm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2020-10-08 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I don’t think I have a cracked rib or anything like that. I am not having any breathing trouble and it seems to be a little better today. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2020, at 5:47 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kaleb, > When I had cracked ribs during the 80s, the Dr. gave me s

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
When I strained my rectus muscle (lower abdomen) due to incessant coughing fits, it took over a month to be able to run without pain, or to breathe deeply. One of the worst. On Thu, Oct 8, 2020 at 6:47 AM ROGER HALE via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kaleb, > When I had cracked ribs

[MBZ] Who was saying E430s were going for big money

2020-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I should fix this one and flip it for 10x my money! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2709853122569913 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 430 Sedan 4D $750 Vehicles Listed 6 days ago in Cape Canaveral, FL

[MBZ] Uhhh yep it's definitely blue 75 280

2020-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/743128326267841 1975 Mercedes-Benz $3,000 Vehicles Listed 4 days ago in Statesboro, GA About This Vehicle… Driven 65,000 miles Autom

[MBZ] Pimped Euro 81 380SE

2020-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It actually looks half nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3603068403070533 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Class $4,500 Vehicles Listed a day ago in Charlotte, NC About This Vehi

[MBZ] cheap 98 E300

2020-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And the cupholder is still there! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3801145079903815 1998 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 300TD $1,600 Vehicles Dealership· Listed a day ago in SC

[MBZ] Cheap Beater CLK55 could be lots of fun

2020-10-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I wonder what the starter is about, maybe just a nanny of some sort? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1019833798457033 2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 55 AMG Coupe 2D $2,000 Vehicles Listed 16 hours ago in Ormond Beach, FL

Re: [MBZ] I was nearly killed today

2020-10-08 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
Kaleb, When I had cracked ribs during the 80s, the Dr. gave me some mild pain pills and a wrap for my ribs and chest to limit my movement and protect against any coughing or heavy breathing. It took me 3-4 weeks to fully recover. It hurt to breathe deep, it hurt to cough, and it hurt to make a

Re: [MBZ] Problems with the Big Red Van

2020-10-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
If it's requiring daily replenishment, watching the radiator with the cap off and engine running or pulling the plugs and testing compression might tell you something. You might be to the point where pulling the plugs after sitting overnight and cranking it over would put spray out a plug hole