Re: [MBZ] Okay Deal

2021-10-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could be a sleeper car. On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 12:07 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Kind of blah colors, but looks like an okay deal. > > > https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/d/windsor-antique-1973-mercedes-450-sl/7393841720.html > > > Rick >

[MBZ] 94 SL 500 - 117k miles - $10,500

2021-10-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks fairly clean - headlight wipers in correct position. IDK about the price, seems high to me. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-94-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7393814965.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2008 S550 4Matic - 160k miles - $4,299

2021-10-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"starts and runs but doesn’t drive, needs transmission" Looks like it might also need a new rear window. Extra 2 in the price? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/mercedes-benz/7393669981.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Rebuilt 2004 CLK320 - 85K miles - $3,950

2021-10-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Okay Deal

2021-10-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kind of blah colors, but looks like an okay deal. https://norfolk.craigslist.org/cto/d/windsor-antique-1973-mercedes-450-sl/7393841720.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 07E350 guy had for sale, bad engine

2021-10-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Gives new meaning to the term "bottom feeder". On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 4:06 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Guy said he sold it for $1500. Next day he says the guy backed out so > wondered if I was still interested. I figured I’d at least take a look at > it.

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2021-10-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-13 22:00, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1998 MERCEDES E300 T-DIESEL w/83000 https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/d/wichita-1998-mercedes-e300-diesel-83000/7393163766.html If the five digit odometer doubles the value, it's still overpriced.

[MBZ] Crack

2021-10-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
1998 MERCEDES E300 T-DIESEL w/83000 https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/d/wichita-1998-mercedes-e300-diesel-83000/7393163766.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> the reason why I am wondering if I should be looking for an older vehicle in > good shape that does not have a lot of the complicated electrical components > that all the new vehicles have. That is the reason I repaired my 'totaled' Dodge diesel, rather than replace it. My wife thinks that

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> The part is probably not available separately anyway and I have no intention > of buying the whole heater box unit. This is likely a perfect application for JB Weld, etc. Fabricate/repair whatever out-of-sight mechanicalness is necessary, and continue on from there. The NLA plastic

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
My 2013 F150 has a small piece broken off of the part that opens and closes the door in the heater box that controls the recirculate function. My mechanic son tells me that when I turn the key on, the computer is trying to determine if that door is closed. I do not have the automatic climate

[MBZ] 07E350 guy had for sale, bad engine

2021-10-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Guy said he sold it for $1500. Next day he says the guy backed out so wondered if I was still interested. I figured I’d at least take a look at it. Went there and took battery and scanner. Opened up the trans floor to get at the battery. First thing I notice is the power block/fuses are all

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Using that as a reference, a 240D would probably be the last model without > electronics. Vegan, or vegetarian? The 'vegan' Mercedes might have to be pre-W115. My W115 200D had electronics in it: the intermittent wiper and the turn signal flasher! And: radio! The W123 diesel doesn't have

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This is a good distinction, as depending on how you qualify this, the threshold could be at W123 chassis’ cars, as they had electronics. Using that as a reference, a 240D would probably be the last model without electronics. -D > On Oct 13, 2021, at 11:56 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
To paraphrase what Jim said, electronic control is not synonymous with computer control. Or, analog vs. digital systems. Now, I don't have any idea of when the switch from analog controls to digital controls happened for anything. On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 12:50 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Way OT: Dental implant

2021-10-13 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Well, my Dad - a Dentist by trade - put an implant in my sister when she broke off a front tooth back in the late 1960's. It lasted till the late 1980's. Granted, it was still cutting edge at that time. On Tue, Oct 12, 2021 at 7:29 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > My father paid off his dentist

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-13 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
'Computers' is a nebulous term. I think it's more germane to talk about what I once was taught to be 'operational definitions'. What you don't want are electronics in the car that are specific to that model/year, and/or must be customized (via computer) in order to work in the car. You also

Re: [MBZ] I have been putting it all back together for someone to take over - 2003 C230 - $5, 500

2021-10-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"I WILL BE PISSED IF YOU WAIST MY TIME WITH SCAMS!" On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 12:38 PM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's on the far side of Eaton Rapids. Maybe 17 miles from my house. > > On 2021-10-13 12:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > "This Was My Miami

Re: [MBZ] I have been putting it all back together for someone to take over - 2003 C230 - $5, 500

2021-10-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That's on the far side of Eaton Rapids. Maybe 17 miles from my house. On 2021-10-13 12:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "This Was My Miami Surveillance Car." https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/d/eaton-rapids-my-beautiful-mercedes-benz/7393406034.html

[MBZ] I have been putting it all back together for someone to take over - 2003 C230 - $5, 500

2021-10-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"This Was My Miami Surveillance Car." https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/d/eaton-rapids-my-beautiful-mercedes-benz/7393406034.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Don’t be turned off by the miles - 2005 E500 4Matic wagon - $7,900

2021-10-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
KBB said it was a $5k car at best, not sure that takes into account recent price trends. On Wed, Oct 13, 2021, at 12:31 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > 143k is not high miles. > I'm not sure if 8k is high price these days. > You hear of people paying $5k for 2005 Accords. > >

Re: [MBZ] One For Jaime or Kaleb

2021-10-13 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
there is really nice 123 280CE on BAT now On Wed, Oct 13, 2021, 1:44 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://hibid.com/lot/102938509/1973-mercedes-benz-280-ce/?q==23450=250=lot-list > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] One For Jaime or Kaleb

2021-10-13 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
And Hydraulic brakes! I wonder if it’s really a CE and not a C On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 9:58 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It has overdrive... > > On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 1:44 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] One For Jaime or Kaleb

2021-10-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It has overdrive... On Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 1:44 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://hibid.com/lot/102938509/1973-mercedes-benz-280-ce/?q==23450=250=lot-list > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Don’t be turned off by the miles - 2005 E500 4Matic wagon - $7,900

2021-10-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I could triple my money on my 05E320 4m wagon. Nice car, 5k would be better price —FT Sent from my iPad > On Oct 13, 2021, at 12:04 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can I be turned off by the price? > > Grey/grey but at least the exterior color is darker. > >