Re: [MBZ] needs to be flashed or reprogrammed 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2021-09-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
thank you. only thing I know & I have been around & worked on cars for 60 years. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 9:28 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Wicked funny, Dwight. > > On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 9:08 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> open your raincoat to it? >> >> O

[MBZ] The car drives extremely very - 2005 ML350 - $4,100

2021-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Will not respond to lowball offers. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2005-mercedes-ml350/7384574409.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] needs to be flashed or reprogrammed 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2021-09-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The car was a turd --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 23, 2021, at 9:28 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wicked funny, Dwight. > >> On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 9:08 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> open your raincoat to it? >> >> On Thu, Sep 23, 20

Re: [MBZ] needs to be flashed or reprogrammed 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2021-09-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wicked funny, Dwight. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 9:08 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > open your raincoat to it? > > On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I am aksing what this means. Car looks fairly nice. >

Re: [MBZ] needs to be flashed or reprogrammed 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2021-09-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
open your raincoat to it? On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am aksing what this means. Car looks fairly nice. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4161659393951209 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > h

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was seriously considering a scissors lift in my old garage with a low clearance. The model I was contemplating had a vertical lift of 45 in. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021, 7:49 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ahh, just noticed the details with the model number. That part

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Mohawk System 1A-10. It’s their smallest two post. 10K pounds symmetrical. The 7K pound asymmetrical which Jaime has was discontinued recently. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2021, at 6:34 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dimitri, > > What model Mohawk lift is this? > > Tha

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Ahh, just noticed the details with the model number. That part was below the fold in what I was looking at previously. -D > On Sep 23, 2021, at 7:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have been sort of toying with the idea of looking into a Rotary as they > are made locally in Ind

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have been sort of toying with the idea of looking into a Rotary as they are made locally in Indiana. I would not ever approach the usage of a commercial garage. Even their scissor lift looks interesting, it looks like it would not have much of an overhead minimum, and it doesn't block the veh

Re: [MBZ] I think I am going to go do A Thing

2021-09-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The car is a dead turd unfortunately. Wouldn’t start, CPS issue from what I could gather once we put a charged battery in it. Instrument cluster not working and had a bunch of random CANBUS codes. Transmission apparently not working from what the guy said but scanner would not communicate with i

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Dimitri, What model Mohawk lift is this? Thanks! -D > On Sep 23, 2021, at 5:57 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > My ceiling is 26 feet but the columns are roughly 9ft tall therefore it can > be used in shorter ceiling garages- I don’t know what minimum ceiling height > requi

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Good to know. I think I have a three car garage with at least 9’ to the joists, maybe more….hmm. -D > On Sep 23, 2021, at 5:57 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > My ceiling is 26 feet but the columns are roughly 9ft tall therefore it can > be used in shorter ceiling garages- I d

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
My ceiling is 26 feet but the columns are roughly 9ft tall therefore it can be used in shorter ceiling garages- I don’t know what minimum ceiling height required is. That’s why Jaime ended up with Mohawk. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2021, at 11:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
It is a 2 post Mohawk System 1A -10. It uses hydraulics for equalization, not cables like inferior lifts such as rotary and all the rest. The hydraulic lines cross over up top but a kit is available to route under the concrete. If you are creative you can route the lines around walls etc. Moha

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
In the 2nd photo, you can see the yellow arms that swing out under the vehicle. Randy On 23/09/2021 3:44 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: I may have missed the run up to this momentous occasion, but what are the particulars? Looks like a two-post lift, but I don't see any connection

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
I may have missed the run up to this momentous occasion, but what are the particulars? Looks like a two-post lift, but I don't see any connection between the two sides. Is it in the floor, or is there a hoop above the whole thing to link the two sides? D. > On Sep 22, 2021, Dimitri wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Nice! Randy On 22/09/2021 9:30 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: 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.okie

Re: [MBZ] OT health insurance

2021-09-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I had a very astute employee benefits guy explain it to me once that you’ve got two choices here, but the costs are the same: 1.) You pay up front by paying higher premiums. If you don’t use the services, you lose some $$. 2.) You pay as you go and pay for what you use, up to the max. Either w

Re: [MBZ] I think I am going to go do A Thing

2021-09-23 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Go for it! Kevin, Benz-less in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2021, at 12:46 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Guy says the trans is in limp mode. Car has 722.6 trans so that probably > means conductor plate, I have the parts here to fix it, I've gotten good at >

Re: [MBZ] OT health insurance

2021-09-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
With this job I would basically be paying the whole thing and not sure I can stomach paying $1-1.5k a month for insurance. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 23, 2021, at 2:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I pay $206.65/month for family coverage on a high-deductible plan with HSA. >

[MBZ] OT: the analog thing

2021-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Find myself strangely interested in getting one of these. Not sure what I'd do with it. Was wondering if it might be good for "prototyping" various types of control circuits, but guessing an Arduino is likely a better choice. https://the-analog-thing.org/ ___

Re: [MBZ] OT health insurance

2021-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I pay $206.65/month for family coverage on a high-deductible plan with HSA. Employer contributes $3,200 to HSA. Employee must contribute at least $300. $5,400 deductible then 80% coverage (20% coinsurance) $6,800 out of pocket max. Must use a specific provider network. No coverage otherwise, ex

[MBZ] OT health insurance

2021-09-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Trying to get comparable info to what others are paying for health insurance. At my current job I’m paying about $470 a month for a HDHP plan that has a $2100/$4000 deductible with $4/8000 max out of pocket. No copay for visits so it’s out of pocket until deductible is met. Employer does match u

Re: [MBZ] Texas 1988 560SL - 90k miles - $10,500

2021-09-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
The Bosch system defaults to full idle air, with maybe tire chirps when shifting into gear, if the actuator sticks or the computer isn't working. The similar system on my Dodge V10 defaults to no idle air, and a non-running condition for similar failures. Guess which one I think is the better des

Re: [MBZ] Texas 1988 560SL - 90k miles - $10,500

2021-09-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Clean, or in the worst case replace, the air idle motor. -- Jim ___ 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.

Re: [MBZ] NO JOYRIDES - 2011 E350 4Matic - 110k miles - $15,000

2021-09-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Way overpriced. For that money you can get a 2014 - 2015 E350 with fewer miles. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 7:00 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seller has to recoup costs of going to the car wash daily > Will meet you at the bank. > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > >

Re: [MBZ] Texas 1988 560SL - 90k miles - $10,500

2021-09-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How difficult is it to adjust a high idle in that car? On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 10:49 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Was sitting in storage for years > Runs but idling high > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/hickory-hills-mercedes-sl/7384330611.html > __

Re: [MBZ] My new lift

2021-09-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am so not not envious. On Wed, Sep 22, 2021 at 11:24 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How tall is your ceiling? What's the minimum needed for that lift? > > Allan > > On Wed, Sep 22, 2021, at 10:53 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > cool. so glad you got it >

[MBZ] I think I am going to go do A Thing

2021-09-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Guy says the trans is in limp mode.  Car has 722.6 trans so that probably means conductor plate, I have the parts here to fix it, I've gotten good at it after 2 or 3, probably a 3hr job. From the pics it looks fairly decent.  I'm taking my scanner and going to check it out later on.  Maybe offe

[MBZ] Been parked need gone ASAP 1300 obo 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2021-09-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
hmmm, minor fix required but it has been parked awhile https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235466651876453 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: h

[MBZ] 2001 S430 - 135k miles - $4,900

2021-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks reasonably nice. Always wonder a bit about cars with air-scenters on the vents. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-benz/7384161508.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

[MBZ] needs to be flashed or reprogrammed 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2021-09-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I am aksing what this means.  Car looks fairly nice. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4161659393951209 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: ht

[MBZ] Texas 1988 560SL - 90k miles - $10,500

2021-09-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Was sitting in storage for years Runs but idling high https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/hickory-hills-mercedes-sl/7384330611.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery opti

Re: [MBZ] Bargain Basement E55 AMG - Bring Cash

2021-09-23 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Or you'll end up penniless. On Thu, Sep 23, 2021 at 6:56 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a penny less > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Sep 23, 2021, at 6:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  > https://fortmyer

Re: [MBZ] NO JOYRIDES - 2011 E350 4Matic - 110k miles - $15,000

2021-09-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Seller has to recoup costs of going to the car wash daily Will meet you at the bank. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Sep 22, 2021, at 11:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice but seems pretty expensive. > > https://westky.craigslist.org/cto/d/paducah-2011-mercedes-benz-e350-4ma

Re: [MBZ] Bargain Basement E55 AMG - Bring Cash

2021-09-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Not a penny less —FT Sent from my iPad > On Sep 23, 2021, at 6:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2001-mercedes-e55-amg/7384205053.html > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search li

[MBZ] Bargain Basement E55 AMG - Bring Cash

2021-09-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-2001-mercedes-e55-amg/7384205053.html -D ___ 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/li

Re: [MBZ] '85 300TD failed to sell on MB Market

2021-09-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Unfortunately, it does have a lot of issues that need resolving. A good example of how an owner can “maintain” one of these but not take care of it. The laundry list is pretty long on this one. -D > On Sep 22, 2021, at 8:57 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice. > > --FT >