Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

My 78 CD does not have a passenger mirror but the 79 TD does --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 10:59 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > no outside mirror > >> On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 10:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Here is the

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

There is a switch on the center panel  --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> When you have a driver in the fleet that practices “binary throttle control” >> the difference is like night and day. > > Is that V12 in the fleet

Re: [MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

The engine area looks pretty clean actually. The rest of the car very average. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 22:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It appears to have potential but would need to be cleaned up and > marketed properly. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 14, 2023, at 10:17 PM,

Re: [MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

It appears to have potential but would need to be cleaned up and marketed properly. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2023, at 10:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > He has 14 grand in it? Doesn't show. Is he counting all the fuel he's ever > bought? > >> On Fri, Apr 14, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

He has 14 grand in it? Doesn't show. Is he counting all the fuel he's ever bought? On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 20:28, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > He has double the asking price in it > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Apr 14, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

They used to be optional. Maybe still are? But can't think of any modern car that doesn't have a mirror on the passenger side. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 21:58, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > no outside mirror > > On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 10:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OK Don’s next ride

Only 1/2 a million $ for a 22 year old airplane, with no log book review.. on Facebook... What could possibly go wrong? More reason for me to dispise Facebook for doing business.. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 7:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

no outside mirror On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 10:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here is the Fakebook ad from the original seller > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/138465105833103/ > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 14, 2023, at 8:30 PM, Buggered

[MBZ] OK Don’s next ride

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Re: [MBZ] OT:This $205k Porsche 917 has 19 electric motors driving 38 wheels

On Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:40:48 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > That’s crazy! Especially if you follow the link someone posted near the top of the comments: https://www.hammacher.com/product/porsche-917-le-mans-raceway The Porsche 917 Le Mans Raceway Item 12005 This is the

Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

Here is the Fakebook ad from the original seller https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/138465105833103/ Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2023, at 8:30 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

Maybe $3-4 On 4/14/2023 9:05 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: so what would you offer? On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 9:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947167853297975/ Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

so what would you offer? On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, 9:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947167853297975/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

In my Saturn, it can go all winter with the temp blend knob at max. After I've driven a mile, the fan goes on low. After another mile or two to finish warming the car up, it goes on high. Then as the cabin warms up, it goes back to off within ten miles and heats adequately for the rest of the

Re: [MBZ] OT:This $205k Porsche 917 has 19 electric motors driving 38 wheels

That’s crazy! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 8:57 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Paging MMM > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/porsche-917-style-slot-car-track/ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This clk500

Electrical issues are the worst --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 7:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perhaps I don’t have the stamina to deal with this car, or maybe it’s lack > of desire but I’m not going to mess with it too much longer before I dump it. > It

Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

Counting on some sucker --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 9:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That car had been on CL for quite a while. It was nice but already priced > too high. It was far from perfect. What is the mentality that this guy > things he can sell it

Re: [MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

He has double the asking price in it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/947167853297975/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

[MBZ] I would actually love to buy this but the price is way too high

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Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

That car had been on CL for quite a while.  It was nice but already priced too high.  It was far from perfect.  What is the mentality that this guy things he can sell it for more than double? On 4/14/2023 7:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: HAhaha that's funny On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

HAhaha that's funny On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 19:52, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > The car has been sold, and now new owner is selling it for $12k > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615725700091904/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 12, 2023, at 2:19 PM, Allan Streib via

[MBZ] OT:This $205k Porsche 917 has 19 electric motors driving 38 wheels

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Re: [MBZ] 1976 240D - 70k miles - $5,900

The car has been sold, and now new owner is selling it for $12k https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/615725700091904/ Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 12, 2023, at 2:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've got a W110 steering wheel somewhere in the garage that might swap on? >

Re: [MBZ] OT - MD-11 Retirements

That's the wind generator to power all the electronics --- On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 1:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The new electric airliner > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Apr 14, 2023, at 12:20 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

Yes I always know when the wife has driven a car because the climate controls are all at extreme settings and the vents are all pointing away from the driver's seat. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 12:19, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > My wife does all of those things as well, except the wood

[MBZ] This clk500

Perhaps I don’t have the stamina to deal with this car, or maybe it’s lack of desire but I’m not going to mess with it too much longer before I dump it. It powers up just fine but will not crank. SDS also will not connect to the engine control module. I checked the 3 fuses listed as engine

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

On Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:15:17 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Akebono ceramic pads are nice because they last a long time and don’t > dust the wheels. Do consider, however, that their “feel” is different > from organic pads in that it’s hard and requires more force to brake. > At

[MBZ] Somewhat crackish but low miles and looks very nice Mercedes benz 300CE - $18, 999

Boring color combo https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-mercedes-benz-300ce/7610284862.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

For sure. One day I’ll get things swapped out so they make sense. I’ve found heated seats, even in warm weather, can have some therapeutic effects on a sore lower back. At least I thought they did from the times I’ve used them. And yes, in a cold car they definitely help to warm you up. -D >

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I don't leave the heat on long term, just heat the seat up and shut it off. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 12:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I don't care for heated seats personally. Just leads to sweaty back (and butt). They're sort of nice for

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

> Nothing with bun warmers in Flagstaff, but I’ve got those and a heated > steering wheel in the Florida cars. Go figure. Kinda ass backwards. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

I don't care for heated seats personally. Just leads to sweaty back (and butt). They're sort of nice for five minutes or so on a cold morning I guess. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 13:45, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > The head unit is sad, but looks like it was either well done by the > owner

Re: [MBZ] It’s in Naples

My daughter's 210 wagon was the same as that one --FT On 4/14/23 2:49 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Most (not all) of the facelift W210s were boring colors, sadly. It’s rare to see a wagon that isn’t silver, or maybe gold. -D On Apr 14, 2023, at 2:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

Looks nice, not a crazy price.  The radios in these were kinda crap anyway, the volume knobs all quit working, the displays go wonky, so something updated is a common upgrade, nice to have BT and whatnot.  Plus it probably has NAV too which is a plus --FT On 4/14/23 2:35 PM, Rick Knoble via

Re: [MBZ] It’s in Naples

Most (not all) of the facelift W210s were boring colors, sadly. It’s rare to see a wagon that isn’t silver, or maybe gold. -D > On Apr 14, 2023, at 2:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > very nice, boring color combo but probably good for FL and it's not realtor > combo, high

Re: [MBZ] It’s in Naples

very nice, boring color combo but probably good for FL and it's not realtor combo, high miles, wonder where it was driven to/from --FT On 4/14/23 2:24 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Which explains the price. Too bad.

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

The head unit is sad, but looks like it was either well done by the owner or professionally done, meaning it’s probably reversible. I totally get the heated seat point. Nothing with bun warmers in Flagstaff, but I’ve got those and a heated steering wheel in the Florida cars. Go figure. -D >

Re: [MBZ] This Looks Nice

God awful pop-up stereo and no heated seats. After having heated seats up in the rust belt, a car with leather without them is on the do not buy list. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2023 1:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] It’s in Naples

Yeah, not sure I understood that. -D > On Apr 14, 2023, at 2:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > MY WALLET WILL NOT BE FINANCED > > On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 13:24, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Which explains the price. Too bad. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT - MD-11 Retirements

The new electric airliner --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 14, 2023, at 12:20 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting aircraft sighted on final at Flagstaff today: > > https://tinyurl.com/yckt4bd9 > > Couldn’t tell if they had anything mounted on the pylon for test. > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] It’s in Naples

MY WALLET WILL NOT BE FINANCED On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 13:24, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Which explains the price. Too bad. > > > [00i0i_lyapbL0Hpzyz_0pO0jl_600x450.jpg] > MERCEDES BENZ

[MBZ] It’s in Naples

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[MBZ] This Looks Nice

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Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

> My wife does all of those things as well, except the wood stove thing. The > other thing she does in the car is she’ll have the temp buried low, fan on > high and when she starts to get cool, instead of adjusting the fan or the > temperature ( because hood forbid she use “auto”) she will

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

We don't have anything with automatic temp control so when she gets too cold or two warm my wife shuts the fan off. If I drive a vehicle she's been in it takes me awhile to figure out why the HVAC doesn't work. I just never expect the fan to be off... -Curt On Friday, April 14, 2023 at

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

Not yet, soon. Waiting on a left side coil pack from the rebuilder. -D > On Apr 14, 2023, at 1:29 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >> When you have a driver in the fleet that practices “binary throttle control” >> the difference is like night and day. > > Is that V12 in the fleet

Re: [MBZ] Nice 3 Pedal W114

Door cards seem incorrect and something funny about the seats, otherwise beautiful. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2023, at 1:14 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice indeed. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 14, 2023, at 8:47 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

> When you have a driver in the fleet that practices “binary throttle control” > the difference is like night and day. Is that V12 in the fleet rotation yet? Disable ESP with the SDS if possible. "Honey, there's a burning rubber smell and smoke when I take off..." Rick

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

Yup. Same here. "It's automatic hon. Set it, and it will stay at whatever temperature you want. Do you turn the house thermostat all the way up when you're cold, or all the way down when you're hot?" Needless to say, I gave up. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 14, 2023 11:43 AM

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

My wife does all of those things as well, except the wood stove thing. The other thing she does in the car is she’ll have the temp buried low, fan on high and when she starts to get cool, instead of adjusting the fan or the temperature ( because hood forbid she use “auto”) she will aggressively

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

Classic Mrs. Dan. Get in the car, crank the ACC down to “LO”. I have (carefully) explained how this has absolutely no impact on the speed of cooling and left it at that. It’s a losing battle. -D > On Apr 14, 2023, at 12:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > You talk about binary

Re: [MBZ] Nice 3 Pedal W114

Nice indeed. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2023, at 8:47 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://thembmarket.com/1969-mercedes-benz-250-4-speed-1 > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

I wonder if there is something about women that defies the logic of the thermostat. My wife starts a fire in the wood stove and then turns down the oil burner thermostat "So the furnace won't come on" which it won't because the room is warmer than the thermostat set point. I've explained it

Re: [MBZ] Dude Better Look Up “Pristine”

You talk about binary throttle control, my wife does a form of binary temperature control. E.g. on a winter day, she'll turn the heat all the way up immediately, then when the car is warm she'll turn the fan all the way down but leave the temp setting on Hi. Also on a hot day it's full low on

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

When you have a driver in the fleet that practices “binary throttle control” the difference is like night and day. -D > On Apr 14, 2023, at 12:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've been using akebono pads on everything for a while. You still get some > dust but it's much

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

I've been using akebono pads on everything for a while. You still get some dust but it's much reduced compared to organic. On Fri, Apr 14, 2023, at 06:38, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > These things have been an item of contention for a long, long time. The > question is whether or not

Re: [MBZ] OT - MD-11 Retirements

Interesting aircraft sighted on final at Flagstaff today: https://tinyurl.com/yckt4bd9 Couldn’t tell if they had anything mounted on the pylon for test. -D On Apr 14, 2023, at 11:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Looks like both UPS

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

Akebono ceramic pads are nice because they last a long time and don’t dust the wheels. Do consider, however, that their “feel” is different from organic pads in that it’s hard and requires more force to brake. At least that’s my take on them, having used them in a number of different cars. -D

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

On Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:38:23 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > These things have been an item of contention for a long, long time. The > question is whether or not they impede airflow over the brakes. That's why I am going to trash them. I never ran into them before. > The

[MBZ] Nice 3 Pedal W114

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[MBZ] OT - MD-11 Retirements

Looks like both UPS and FedEx are retiring their MD-11 fleets: https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/fedex-ups-call-time-md-11-fleets?elqTrackId=31AF1520B7FA666A83E40B0FCD9FC163=true=IwAR2ODSqGam_aooQvbOECLCUo4ZjLXL1P4ke9k2I2fSFJLovpXtAdL_Ey9fU=Zxz2cZ I had no idea that many

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Starter

Will do. If there’s detritus in the bellhousing it should be at the bottom. Unless the starter remained engaged and went overspeed, which I doubt because I never heard anything indicating a failure) I suspect an internal failure and no shrapnel. I hope. I’m going to go out in a little while

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Starter

Post removal teardown should be "interesting" to see what exactly failed. Please let us know what you find... and if you find all the bendix parts if it came apart inside the flywheel cavity... [worst case, not likely, I think] On Fri, Apr 14, 2023 at 5:16 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] PeachParts Dying?

Forums like BenzWorld are a gold mine of useful information when it comes to researching problems with specific models. I’ve belonged to BW for some time, but I don’t actively participate any longer. I never participated in PeachParts, as I found it to be spotty as far as reliable information,

Re: [MBZ] ML550 Starter

No joy. It sounds like the bendix has completely failed. I’m not getting grinding sounds out of it, I’m getting no engagement and a sound that’s like a coffee can full of nuts and bolts, which I expect is the remains of the freewheeling clutch in the bendix. I’ll be tearing into this tomorrow

Re: [MBZ] Another way to keep brake dust off your wheels

These things have been an item of contention for a long, long time. The question is whether or not they impede airflow over the brakes. The alternative is to use ceramic pads or clean your wheels regularly if using organic pads. -D > On Apr 14, 2023, at 12:00 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: