Re: [MBZ] 2002 SLK320 - 110k miles - $7,995

My phone battery died before I could get another pic --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "One body flaw on lower right quarter panel." ... which isn't shown. So we > can speculate on that. > >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 30k miles - $25,500

You could buy 5 or 6 nice Es for that kind of money --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Realtor spec. The all important question would be does it have a bad engine? > > Overpriced either way, but especially so if the engine isn't a good

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

great question. allows them to use cheaper paint? On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 9:13 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:59:26 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > > yes. in general I don't like clear coat > > YES! Why don't manufacturers like single-stage paint anymore? > >

[MBZ] 2002 SLK320 - 110k miles - $7,995

"One body flaw on lower right quarter panel." ... which isn't shown. So we can speculate on that. https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2002-mercedes-slk-320/7588504379.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2007 E350 - 30k miles - $25,500

Realtor spec. The all important question would be does it have a bad engine? Overpriced either way, but especially so if the engine isn't a good one. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-lebanon-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7588454215.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:59:26 -0500 Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > yes. in general I don't like clear coat YES! Why don't manufacturers like single-stage paint anymore? Craig > On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 6:26 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That makes

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

yes. in general I don't like clear coat On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 6:26 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That makes sense. I hadn’t ever thought about it in that way. So the clear > coat literally cooks itself. Yes, another good reason for single stage > paint. > > -D

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

The W110s I've seen with A/C were a dealer add-on, a Frigi-King or some such under-dash unit. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, at 13:19, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > On 11/02/2023 12:13 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >>> Our W115, a 1972 220D/8, blew heated air to the floor when the correct >>>

Re: [MBZ] I think I found the trailer I need

You’d need a bigger truck. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2023, at 6:08 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That looks nice. Buy one of those small RV trailers to mount on it for a > sleeping unit > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Feb 11, 2023, at 7:39 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] I think I found the trailer I need

That looks nice. Buy one of those small RV trailers to mount on it for a sleeping unit --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 11, 2023, at 7:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/756096118908578/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

[MBZ] I think I found the trailer I need

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Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

That makes sense. I hadn’t ever thought about it in that way. So the clear coat literally cooks itself. Yes, another good reason for single stage paint. -D > On Feb 11, 2023, at 5:59 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've had numerous discussions with paint supply folks about the base

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

I've had numerous discussions with paint supply folks about the base coat / clear coat systems currently being used vs the single stage paint that was used on Mercedes for decades and the explanation given was this. "The clear coat acts as a lens that allows sunlight in, which is reflected by the

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

10 years? Seems like it takes less than that to get the “patina” from the cars I’ve seen in northern AZ, but that may be for newer ones with more modern paint that doesn’t seem to hold up as well. You would think that with the progress in materials science there would be some developments in a

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

That is a great example of the "Special Arizona Desert Paint Patina" that only comes from living parked outside for about 10 years in 125 degree sun heat. "Zero rust, air blows cold, or not at all" On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 11:03 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

Ahh, the classic, “It only needs…” or “It’s a quick/simple/cheap repair…” That’s like my favourite Florida thing - “The AC just needs a can of refrigerant." -D > On Feb 11, 2023, at 2:38 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 11/02/2023 1:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

In truth, these cars in driveable shape are getting scarcer and scarcer. At some point the price has to go up. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 2:39 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 11/02/2023 1:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > For some sellers scarcity =

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On 11/02/2023 1:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: For some sellers scarcity = value that trumps flaws... And they obviously hope that the same applies to purchasers. It might, but one would have to want a car like that pretty badly to pay a premium price given all of the warts.

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

I’m still trying to figure out how BaT let the reserve be higher than that. They’re slipping up or getting sloppy. -D > On Feb 11, 2023, at 2:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > For some sellers scarcity = value that trumps flaws... > > On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 2:06 PM Craig

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

For some sellers scarcity = value that trumps flaws... On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 2:06 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:13:43 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Maybe mine has a fault somewhere? I cannot recall ever feeling heat > > blowing to the floor, and I

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 12:13:43 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Maybe mine has a fault somewhere? I cannot recall ever feeling heat > blowing to the floor, and I was sure that I had read somewhere that it > was a normal thing. It was not supposed to direct CHILLED air to the floor. As

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

Good Lord! What did they expect to get for a car with so many faults? Randy On 11/02/2023 12:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: At $6100 when hammer fell, didn’t meet reserve. AZBob Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 11/02/2023

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

As Ralph said, “The market has spoken.” This was not a $6k car. -D > On Feb 11, 2023, at 1:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > At $6100 when hammer fell, didn’t meet reserve. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On 11/02/2023 12:13 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Our W115, a 1972 220D/8, blew heated air to the floor when the correct lever was moved. If one doesn't, and it has AC, then the up/down flap inside is probably stuck or otherwise non-functional. -- Jim Interesting. It has AC but not

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

At $6100 when hammer fell, didn’t meet reserve. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:14 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 11/02/2023 12:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: >> On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:56:54 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes >> wrote: >> I wonder if

Re: [MBZ] What?

There is nothing special about this car, other than maybe the color. “Limited Edition” is a marketing ploy that Mercedes has used over the years to move old or soon to be outdated models off the sales floor. Put some different wheels on it and a piece or two of different trim somewhere on the

Re: [MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

Unless it gets extruded through the grill. We had to pull parts of a partridge out of my mother's car grill once with needle nose pliers. Randy On 10/02/2023 10:33 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: How does a racoon damage a radiator? They aren't that big or tall. If you hit one it would

Re: [MBZ] Very Nice (Klatta Klatta)

I have TWO of these players if anyone wants one. Contact me off list. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:03 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > [image: 00n0n_khCQVQTOVPX_0CI0j4_600x450.jpg] > > 1972 Mercedes 220D Diesel 220D - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle... >

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On 11/02/2023 12:06 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:56:54 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The blower provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. Why wouldn't it? It's directly in the

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

> Our W115, a 1972 220D/8, blew heated air to the floor when the correct > lever was moved. If one doesn't, and it has AC, then the up/down flap inside is probably stuck or otherwise non-functional. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

On Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:56:54 -0800 Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > > I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The > > blower provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. > > Why wouldn't it? It's directly in the intake air plenum, should assist > in wherever

[MBZ] Very Nice (Klatta Klatta)

1972 Mercedes 220D Diesel 220D - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...phoenix.craigslist.orgCheck out the Becker cassette player. Cool. Such a blah color, quite pricey, but….AZBobSent from my iPad___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Sweet Interior

280SE? 380SE? Never seen brown velour before. Kinda like it. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 12:56 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > [image: 00U0U_gMiIkb5vqp1z_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] > > 1984 Mercedes - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive sale >

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

> I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The blower > provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. Why wouldn't it? It's directly in the intake air plenum, should assist in wherever the air goes... -- Jim ___

[MBZ] Sweet Interior

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[MBZ] What?

Limited edition 2002 Mercedes - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...phoenix.craigslist.orgUhhh…okay. AZBobSent from my iPad___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2002 E320 Not Insane

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Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

I am amazed that the bid is up to $6K given all of the things wrong with this car. I wonder if the heater blower issue is like that on the 115. The blower provides air to the windshield but not really to the floor. Randy On 11/02/2023 10:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: The

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

And someone did…. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 11, 2023, at 10:03 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > Someone knowledgeable should chime in and help these poor guys out. > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:53 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> They do, but it’s far more

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

Someone knowledgeable should chime in and help these poor guys out. Sent from my iPad > On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:53 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > They do, but it’s far more accessible than a W108/114/115 if that’s the > angle they’re taking. > > -D > >> On Feb 11, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

They do, but it’s far more accessible than a W108/114/115 if that’s the angle they’re taking. -D > On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > The conversation carrying on for that auction is interesting. Seller is > trying to convince everyone that W110s have no

Re: [MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

The conversation carrying on for that auction is interesting. Seller is trying to convince everyone that W110s have no blower motor. I feel that is not true. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2023, at 9:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Entry level finny in CO with

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

Crack as in you would have paid $15K? Or crack as in $2500? On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 11:33 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think you did well. > > -D > > On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > > I was lucky.

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

I think you did well. -D On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: I was lucky. Buyer didn't care about a couple cracks in the dash, non-numbers matching drive train, and balky tachometer. I gave him the three big service manuals as a gesture of

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

Holy crack Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 11, 2023, at 10:04 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > $10K. Probably could have received more but there were too many little > cosmetic issues that I didn't want to deal with. > >> On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:20 AM dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

I was lucky. Buyer didn't care about a couple cracks in the dash, non-numbers matching drive train, and balky tachometer. I gave him the three big service manuals as a gesture of gratitude. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 11:25 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Agreed.

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

Agreed. You have to include the hassle factor, which pricing things competitively can reduce significantly. -D > On Feb 11, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’d call that well sold. Congrats on finding a buyer. > > On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, at 11:03, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

I’d call that well sold. Congrats on finding a buyer. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023, at 11:03, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > $10K. Probably could have received more but there were too many little > cosmetic issues that I didn't want to deal with. > > On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:20 AM dan

[MBZ] Survivor 200 heckflosse on BAT

Entry level finny in CO with plenty of patina. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-mercedes-benz-200-5/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook photographer of the month

Bob Guccione Penthouse vaseline lens look On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 9:10 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524216391418899/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

$10K. Probably could have received more but there were too many little cosmetic issues that I didn't want to deal with. On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:20 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I ignore the “Can you hold it for me until next week/month when I’ll have > the

Re: [MBZ] OT she was infested with termites 1980 Gulfstar 47 ft sailmaster, $5, 000

I sent this to a buddy who said he tried to buy that boat years ago but they didn't want to sell it, so it has been at that boatyard for a long time, collecting rent for like 12yr.  He also said he bought a termite boat and it was a nightmare. HAHAHAHA --FT On 2/11/23 10:45 AM, G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] OT she was infested with termites 1980 Gulfstar 47 ft sailmaster, $5, 000

B O A T ... Bring Out Another Thousand. The empty vacuum vortex in water that sucks money from any possible source. <<< Inmune... had the shots... crippled for life... On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 8:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would name it "The Albatross" > >

Re: [MBZ] Fakebook photographer of the month

No lights. On 2/11/23 10:10 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1524216391418899/?mibextid=6ojiHh Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] OT she was infested with termites 1980 Gulfstar 47 ft sailmaster, $5, 000

I would name it "The Albatross" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/640233724771605 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Fakebook photographer of the month

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