[MBZ] Rusty 1999 E320 - 168k miles - $2,300

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Needs front suspension" https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/orland-park-mercedes-benz-e320/7337282410.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2005 E320 4Matic - 94k miles - $1,000

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hmm. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-05-mercedes-benz-e320/7337325465.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Clay via Mercedes
My mistake. Confused the naming, as it sounded like the ne’er do well clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On Jun 15, 2021, at 5:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay, > > I think you’re talking about the guys in Oregon who strip older cars, like > W123s.

[MBZ] Was somewhat interested until I saw the new leather seats

2021-06-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Clay, I think you’re talking about the guys in Oregon who strip older cars, like W123s. This is a dealer that’s selling online using the Mercedes Rev Parts web front end. -D > On Jun 15, 2021, at 8:52 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Poos has had run in with this fellow. So has Kent

Re: [MBZ] Bosch Wiper Blade Refills?

2021-06-15 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I had a devil of a time sourcing refills for the R107. Ended up yanking the rubber blade out of complete sets. For the W126, the FLAPS around me did not carry refills that fit. Neither did they have most rear wiper sizes for anything. I was happy enough just grabbing the normal wiper

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Poos has had run in with this fellow. So has Kent Bergsma. I did give a thought to using their serviced a few years back, but declined due to the excessive pricing and lack of integrity of the vendor. He destroys cars that could remain on the road and prices things close to retail. Clay

[MBZ] Bosch Wiper Blade Refills?

2021-06-15 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Are the rubber wiper blade inserts still available for Bosch blades? I usually kept spares on hand but I only found 20 inch refills (probably left over from 123 TD) and the 126 SD requires 22 inch refills. I did a lot of online shopping last night and could only find the complete blades (from

Re: [MBZ] Words Don't Describe This

2021-06-15 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
$10K with her, $15K without. On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 6:54 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe she comes with it > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jun 15, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Words Don't Describe This

2021-06-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Maybe she comes with it --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jun 15, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517507812718884/ > > > For those without FB access, it’s a 200 E320 wagon

[MBZ] Words Don't Describe This

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/517507812718884/ For those without FB access, it’s a 200 E320 wagon with 200K in lousy shape and an ugly woman posing seductively in front of it. For $10k. -D

Re: [MBZ] OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Exactly. But they have been known to show up in person if you dodge them. I worked for a guy who failed to pay his employee’s withholding taxes for some time, and regularly dodged the collection calls. One day (after I had left his employ) a GSA car rolls up, two IRS employees get out, walk in,

Re: [MBZ] OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Basically the IRS will never call you cold. Maybe they will if it's regarding an ongoing matter. They will always initiate contact by mail. Or so has been my experience. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Here is a reference to it in IRS docs: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Here is a reference to it in IRS docs: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/how-to-know-its-really-the-irs-calling-or-knocking-on-your-door Buddy in the DIA also has something similar that they use when

Re: [MBZ] price not negotiable 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $11, 000

2021-06-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Garish! On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 4:44 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The wheels are worth at least $5k > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2889636911306586 > > -- > --FT > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread greg via Mercedes
Um...this is the first I've heard of this. Apparently this directive was issued in '04, and I retired in '08 after 32 years in DOJ and DHS. >From what I see on the 'netz, the order is about consistency of credentials; so to be able to confirm identity from looking at credentials. I'm not sure

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2021-06-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hubcaps alone are probably worth close to $500. On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 3:19 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/bow-1981-mercedes/7336204156.html > > -- > Fred Moir > Lynn MA > Diesel preferred >

Re: [MBZ] Q? How’d it Turn Out?

2021-06-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It was nice, maybe 6 cars, 10 or so people. We had burgers and dogs, I cooked up peppers, onions and mushrooms and some venison sausage. I even baked a raspberry pie in a Coleman stove. The pie came out really wet, it didn't really firm up until the next day. Maybe in September I'll try that

Re: [MBZ] Q? How’d it Turn Out?

2021-06-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes our first June Q went well. 14 people & 6 MB's. Great food & nice catching up after 20 months. Rain stopped in AM. Curt baked a pie in his Coleman oven. Mark you calendar for ChowdahQ on Sept 11. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Jun 15, 2021, 4:57 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who would have guessed?

2021-06-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Urban hunting . . . On 15/06/2021 4:27 PM, greg via Mercedes wrote: <<...dogs were once bred to cook, according to *Popular Science’s* podcast...>> I used to read the Asian news for intel. I came across an item once about a Korean woman who was killed while chasing a dog across traffic. It

Re: [MBZ] OT: Who would have guessed?

2021-06-15 Thread greg via Mercedes
<<...dogs were once bred to cook, according to *Popular Science’s* podcast...>> I used to read the Asian news for intel. I came across an item once about a Korean woman who was killed while chasing a dog across traffic. It made me wonder whether it was a pet or... Greg > *necessity is the

[MBZ] Q? How’d it Turn Out?

2021-06-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Was there a Q? AZBob 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] price not negotiable 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $11, 000

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The wheels are worth at least $5k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2889636911306586 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] ss Monte Carlo Buick Regal the only thing is the transmission is acting crazy 2007 Maybach s550, $5, 500

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm interested in the Maybach https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/966636034165503 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] More on the 722.9/04E500 TCM/CP

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
exchanged a coupla emails, they just do the reprogramming which I don't think is hard if you know what you're doing (which I don't yet though I have looked into it some).  I need to figure out if any version of the module will fit this car.  I chatted with and FCPEuro guy who said their new

[MBZ] Lot of car for the money!! Nice Clean Car - $10, 500 (Charlotte)

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I just washed it https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-nice-clean-car/7336769385.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] this beauty want last long serious inquiries only 2009 s550 Mercedes Benz 4Matic - $11, 500 (Jacksonville fl)

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It will last long enough to get out of the driveway https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-2009-s550-mercedes-benz/7336822072.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] More on the 722.9/04E500 TCM/CP

2021-06-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Can you contact the EBay seller and confer over phone?  Gives you a chance to get a feel for their level of competence. Max Dillon Charleston SC Jun 15, 2021 3:37:03 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > I've been kinda trolling around trying to figure this thing out, to swap in a > new

Re: [MBZ] OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I just ask them for their HSPD-12 ID information. U.S. Government employees, such as with the IRS or other agencies are provided an HSPD-12 upon employment for verification of their employment. On the HSPD-12 is a number you can call to give the information on the HSPD-12 to and get a

[MBZ] More on the 722.9/04E500 TCM/CP

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I've been kinda trolling around trying to figure this thing out, to swap in a new TCM/conductor plate to get the trans working again on the $900E500.  I see this outfit that will reprogram a used TCM/CP for $250. https://www.ebay.com/itm/154014594726#viTabs_0 I think this car has a VGS1 and

[MBZ] 1978 450SL - $6,000

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Needs new seat covers but body and paint look good. What would be invovled in addressing the "rich" issue? Was the FI still mechanical in '78? Price negotiable. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/valparaiso-1978-mercedes-450-sl/7336822353.html Allan

[MBZ] 2000 MERCEDES BENS CLK320 Cabriolet - 39k miles - $17,000

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That's a lot of bens for a 21 year old car. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/fairfield-2000-mercedes-bens-clk320/7336995142.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 2006 CLS500 - 68k miles - $13k

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice, but maybe someone has been too agressive with an electric buffer? Seems to be some swirl marks in the clear coat. Or maybe it's just the light and natural wear on a 15 year old car. https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/valparaiso-mercedes-benz-cls500-with/7336699479.html Allan

[MBZ] OT reverse crank call - missed oportunity

2021-06-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
So I just got a robocall from the Federal Reserve, there has been some illegal activity on my accounts, press 1 to speak to a Federal Reserve Officer. OK, this could be FUN! I press 1... And they drop the call. Darn! I was all ready with "Special Agent Kellog here, FBI Charleston, what seems

[MBZ] 240D

2021-06-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/bow-1981-mercedes/7336204156.html -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 300CD

2021-06-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/d/holyoke-1984-mercedes-300cd-door-coupe/7336551940.html -- Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pretty sure you can do a chargeback after 30 days (though I've never done one myself). It can often take more than 30 days to resolve (or not) a purchase issue. There's probably some time limit though. To dispute a completely incorrect/fradulent charge, yes that normally needs to be done within

[MBZ] OT: Who would have guessed?

2021-06-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*necessity is the mother of invention…*Businesses have been finding innovative solutions to labor issues forever. For example, dogs were once bred to cook, according to *Popular Science’s* podcast, *The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week*.7 When people relied on fire to roast meat, the spit was

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Bob, Glad you were able to work things out. For reference, all of those pretty but consistent looking web sites you see out there for Mercedes parts are nothing more than a web “front end” that Mercedes offers to it’s dealers for online parts sales call “Revolution Parts”, often abbreviated

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
As long as it’s been 30 days or less, I believe. -D > On Jun 15, 2021, at 11:53 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Any major credit card company will refund your payment when you explain what > happened. > > On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Dan,   Thanks for the information!  I did call Mercedes Benz of Beaverton Oregon and spoke to a parts manager who was very helpful and will resolve the issue.   Apparently there are major issues with their website and it's management!  The website makes no mention of it's affiliation with

[MBZ] $25k for that nice 280se 4.5

2021-06-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It has a s/r and even the electric antenna works. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1972-mercedes-benz-280se-4-5-36 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Any major credit card company will refund your payment when you explain what happened. On Tue, Jun 15, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s the OE front end (RevParts) for all dealers. This one just happens > to belong to Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton,

[MBZ] Please call Don as this is a personal car. 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class - $5, 990 (Charleston sc)

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
***PLEASE CALL Don as this is a personal car, https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1999-mercedes-benz-class/7336689401.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s the OE front end (RevParts) for all dealers. This one just happens to belong to Mercedes-Benz of Beaverton, OR. I would call them directly and ask for the accounting department. 971.340.4589 -D > On Jun 15, 2021, at 8:17 AM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes > wrote: > > 9275 S.W. Canyon

Re: [MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I vaguely recall something about some parts vendor going out of business, not sure if it is that one or not --FT On 6/15/21 8:17 AM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes wrote: Hi All,      Anyone purchase Mercedes parts from an online vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com?  I purchased a Genuine

[MBZ] Issue......Online Parts Vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com !

2021-06-15 Thread Robert Koziak via Mercedes
Hi All,      Anyone purchase Mercedes parts from an online vendor www.mercedesgenuineparts.com?  I purchased a Genuine Mercedes belt tensioner and pulley for my 2004 Mercedes 320E on April 30th and they arrived on May 13th.  I decided not to change the tensioner so I called the company and they