Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. AC Work on my Dodge

2023-05-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 20 May 2023 08:27:34 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > What am I in store for? If I replace the manifold and the compressor do > I need to replace the other big components as well? Is it worth buying > some nice AC service hoses/manifold? Is getting the be cold juice a > pain for a

Re: [MBZ] Dilemma

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
$3.55 87 here last I saw at WalMart (cheapest in town), diesel $4.35 (last I saw at Speedway, probably not the cheapest but usually average). I've seen 93 no E as high as $5.39 recently. On Tue, May 23, 2023, at 22:02, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Right now, 87E10 is $3.70 here and #2 is

Re: [MBZ] Dilemma

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Right now, 87E10 is $3.70 here and #2 is $3.92 here, making diesel the economy choice once again. When the difference was $1 a gallon, it left me wondering...what's the point? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yep that’s what I did. Guess the bottom of the pan is higher there. On Tue, May 23, 2023, at 21:08, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > I usually stuff the hard plastic line in until it hits the bottom of > the oil pan. Never had an issue on my Ford Taurus. Pulled the plug out > to be sure, and

Re: [MBZ] Nice Color

2023-05-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have a GL320 that color. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 8:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > These are usually black, white, or silver. > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-beach-2007-mercedes-ml-350/7624572589.html > > > Rick >

Re: [MBZ] Nice Color

2023-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Happiness is a Mercedes painted a pretty color, e.g. not silver or white or brown or light gray or beige On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 9:12 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These are usually black, white, or silver. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice Color

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have a 99ML320 about that color. It’s nice to look at --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 23, 2023, at 9:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > These are usually black, white, or silver. > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-beach-2007-mercedes-ml-350/7624572589.html > >

Re: [MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256

2023-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
More precisely, there are a couple 2014 ML 350 Bluetec with 175K - 220K miles for $24K in total. On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 9:05 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hahahahahahahahahahaha > > GLWT > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 23, 2023 7:46 PM >

[MBZ] Nice Color

2023-05-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
These are usually black, white, or silver. https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-beach-2007-mercedes-ml-350/7624572589.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

2023-05-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I usually stuff the hard plastic line in until it hits the bottom of the oil pan. Never had an issue on my Ford Taurus. Pulled the plug out to be sure, and it was bone dry. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2023 6:28 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256

2023-05-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Hahahahahahahahahahaha GLWT Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2023 7:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256 I could buy

Re: [MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256

2023-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I could buy two for that price. On Tue, May 23, 2023 at 3:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > White over black. Versailles is very expensive horse country > > Featuring Mercedes seating that is so comfortable you can drive many > hours and emerge without pain &

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
--FT Sent from iFōn > On May 23, 2023, at 7:55 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Offer? No lowballs I no wha t I got > >> On Tue, May 23, 2023, at 19:47, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> Sell it and buy another Benz >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >> On May 23, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Offer? No lowballs I no wha t I got On Tue, May 23, 2023, at 19:47, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Sell it and buy another Benz > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On May 23, 2023, at 7:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Went to change oil on the 06 XC90 and was looking

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Sell it and buy another Benz --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 23, 2023, at 7:28 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Went to change oil on the 06 XC90 and was looking forward to using the > Harbor Freight oil sucker to do a topside change. Everything started out well > but only drained

Re: [MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You plug it into a 12V outlet (cig or other) and run the wire up the A pillar and across the top then down to the cam. I put mine kinda behind the mirror but to the left enough where I can see the screen. The wire is not obtrusive and these actually have a little spudge to pry back the trim to

[MBZ] OT Volvo oil fail

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Went to change oil on the 06 XC90 and was looking forward to using the Harbor Freight oil sucker to do a topside change. Everything started out well but only drained 4 quarts before it starting sucking air. I know the car takes nearly 8 quarts for a change. Had to get out my drain pan and crawl

Re: [MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Mine is a loose wire going to a cigarette lighter power adapter. I did a hardwired setup with the youngest boy’s 2002 E320 with both front and rear cameras probably 3 years ago. It’s still working well for him. Wasn’t difficult to do, I think I tapped off the lighter circuit for the power.

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2023-05-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I got that code, after I placed a huge order the day before. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 2:21 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Discount code for shipping from Laredo, Texas Mercedes. They have good > prices. > > 30% OFF shipping with code > > MEMORIAL23 > >

Re: [MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
How are these powered? I need to get some for our cars but don’t want wires hanging down Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 2:35 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I ordered a cheepcheep dashcam (well, cheeper than the other 2 I got) last > week and it is supposed to

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I will have to see what’s offered locally, but given the chance I would like to take an auto body class. Not so much for the metal repair part, but for finish work like prep and paint. -D > On May 23, 2023, at 3:49 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Most community colleges offer free

Re: [MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I was looking for a dashcam for the ML550 a while back, and wanted something that wasn’t permanent as I might want to move it between cars. I did my due diligence and ended up buying a Nexar “Beam”. All I can say is, don’t. While it records and does GPS and movement and all that stuff, it

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I guess I’ll find out. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 1:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Having worked in edumacation, including “adult ed”, I’ve found that to be > pretty common. If you’re a geezer you can audit any classes you like, you > just have to pay book

Re: [MBZ] my mom has cancer and need extra money for funeral and doctor bills. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240d, $3, 500

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Now it’s two million? When did that change??? The special Zündfögel “million mile engine” had doubled in longevity! -D > On May 23, 2023, at 4:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > If she goes with cremation the car should sell for maybe $2k > > 1983 Mercedes 240D Diesel, 4 speed,

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Having worked in edumacation, including “adult ed”, I’ve found that to be pretty common. If you’re a geezer you can audit any classes you like, you just have to pay book and/or material fees. -D > On May 23, 2023, at 3:49 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Most community colleges

Re: [MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
They overwrite the cards so unless something happens and you save the vid then it just keeps looping --FT On 5/23/23 4:26 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: My Goodts set at 1920x1080 will fill a 32GB card in less than an afternoon. Go to the grocery store, the entire shopping trip fits on the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-21 12:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if this is stock or has been modified.  Whichever, it looks pretty good $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 Sold. Didn't notice a Sportline badge on the fender, but the

[MBZ] Meth is a terrible drug -- Car is in excellent condition still needs to be put back together. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 300 sl, $3, 800

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Dad died and left a pile of parts and a hulk https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1438194370249784 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
My Goodts set at 1920x1080 will fill a 32GB card in less than an afternoon. Go to the grocery store, the entire shopping trip fits on the card including 40 minutes driving time. Go to mom's house to mow the yard, visit a while and eat lunch, the trip there gets overwritten if I don't unplug the

[MBZ] his German classic only needs a motor as it’s locked. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240d Diesel,$2,500

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Extra 5 in price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1506157806582590/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Car does not run. Diesel engine v6 can last a couple hundred thousand miles. 2009 Mercedes-Benz e-class e320, $2, 700 BLUETECH

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
UHHH except for this one apparently-- close to expiration date Driven 179,000 miles https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/553419040078598 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] The gummint down-resed my photos -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz e55 amg, $5, 900

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283307464049175/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Looks like he has a bunch of CDs 1972 Ford ambassador mercedes 260 z, $3, 500

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Including one that is donked https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/557783176520143 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Mass hysteria has gripped the Benz market -- Would need to be towed due to front end damage.

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
$500 parts car, or rebuild project 1997 Mercedes-Benz s-class $3,000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1718829365243897 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240 d,$5,500

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
elizabeth found some wild mushrooms growing on a cow patty and decided to sell her car 1981 Mercedes 240 Diesel 173,323 Newly rebuilt engine - new gas tank within the last 2 years. Air conditioning works! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/25719531292 -- --FT

[MBZ] my mom has cancer and need extra money for funeral and doctor bills. 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240d, $3, 500

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If she goes with cremation the car should sell for maybe $2k 1983 Mercedes 240D Diesel, 4 speed, 4 door & All disc brakes. It gets 36 miles to gallon. It uses mobile 1 oil. The air conditioner was working but it quit and we haven’t had the extra money to fix it. The Speedometer is broken but

[MBZ] 2011 mercedes e350 blutec - $10,500 (charlotte nc)

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Not unreasonable for 84kmi but REBUILT.  I wonder what's up with that https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2011-mercedes-e350-blutec/7624376674.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Most community colleges offer free tuition for proof of retirement. At least in Indiana. I'll be taking welding and body shop classes, soon. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 23, 2023 2:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You have to pay for classes?  Our tech college is free now, and more free for geezers --FT On 5/23/23 3:38 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Maybe if I found THE car and it needed it. Oddly enough, the local community college has been after me to come back as an adjunct professor teaching

[MBZ] here you go Andrew 2015 Mercedes Benz ML250 TDI - $24, 900 (Lexington) odometer: 57256

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
White over black.  Versailles is very expensive horse country Featuring Mercedes seating that is so comfortable you can drive many hours and emerge without pain & soreness. It renders a feeling of safety as though you are surrounded by the best safety features available (which you are).

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Maybe if I found THE car and it needed it. Oddly enough, the local community college has been after me to come back as an adjunct professor teaching the things I taught back before the Covid. I may approach them with heck yeah I’ll teach some classes for you and then return in lieu of some of

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Awesome! I have some stuff I need to order. --FT On 5/23/23 3:20 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Discount code for shipping from Laredo, Texas Mercedes. They have good prices. 30% OFF shipping with code MEMORIAL23 Plus up to 35% off MSRP with our online exclusive pricing! OFFER VALID

[MBZ] dashcams

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I ordered a cheepcheep dashcam (well, cheeper than the other 2 I got) last week and it is supposed to delivered tomorrow.  I ordered another one yesterday for $20, it looked like it had a bigger discount yesterday, and it was delivered today.  Go figure.  The other one is now not arriving

Re: [MBZ] Parts

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Nice! Thanks for sharing! I do have to sort of chuckle, as their “dead cart” offer (when you put something in the shopping cart and abandon it) is 5% off shipping. I think my last order it saved me like $0.30. -D > On May 23, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Wow!

2023-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
yeah you have to check the VIN and engine serial number --FT On 5/23/23 2:40 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2023-05-23 13:47, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A 350 model with 202k? No balance shaft issues here: I thought all the 2008s and some of the 2007s were immune to the issue?

Re: [MBZ] Wow!

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-23 13:47, Daniel Penoff via Mercedes wrote: A 350 model with 202k? No balance shaft issues here: I thought all the 2008s and some of the 2007s were immune to the issue? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Wow!

2023-05-23 Thread Daniel Penoff via Mercedes
A 350 model with 202k? No balance shaft issues here:07 MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS E350 - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...tampa.craigslist.org-D___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] I think the Devil's Lettuce is moving north - 1985 300D - 235k miles - $4, 000

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Car isn’t prefect --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 23, 2023, at 10:03 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > How the heck does he expect to get that for a W123 diesel with rust and with > a bad engine? And how does an OM617 throw a rod, don't hear of that very > often. Over-revved it? > >

Re: [MBZ] The Devil's Lettuce has taken over the state - 1982 300TD - $3, 000

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah needs to be on fakebook --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 23, 2023, at 10:27 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Fakebook that should be at least a $6k car > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 23, 2023, at 9:06 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> "it has some

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Do you want to learn how to weld in new floor pans? I have one I would sell. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 12:22 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s about four and a half days drive. > These days, even via auction I can’t imagine it could be obtained at a >

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s about four and a half days drive. These days, even via auction I can’t imagine it could be obtained at a bargain price. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 9:57 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://thembmarket.com/1974-mercedes-benz-240d-4-speed-1 >

[MBZ] One for AZ Bob?

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://thembmarket.com/1974-mercedes-benz-240d-4-speed-1 Key West is about as far as you can get from AZ… -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The Devil's Lettuce has taken over the state - 1982 300TD - $3, 000

2023-05-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
On Fakebook that should be at least a $6k car Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 9:06 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "it has some potential for restoration but i cant afford to give it what it > needs." > >

[MBZ] 2008 ML550 - 137k miles - $5999

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice, tow hitch, miles aren't too bad, might be close to reasonable deal. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/elk-grove-village-2008-mercedes-ml-550/7624223345.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] The Devil's Lettuce has taken over the state - 1982 300TD - $3, 000

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"it has some potential for restoration but i cant afford to give it what it needs." https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/hammond-td/7624222831.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] I think the Devil's Lettuce is moving north - 1985 300D - 235k miles - $4, 000

2023-05-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How the heck does he expect to get that for a W123 diesel with rust and with a bad engine? And how does an OM617 throw a rod, don't hear of that very often. Over-revved it? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-mercedes-benz-project/7624159311.html

Re: [MBZ] I guess a ML will go the distance

2023-05-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Has hitch, would be a good beater tow vehicle Sent from my iPad > On May 23, 2023, at 8:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/928052818203094/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] I guess a ML will go the distance

2023-05-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
At least it’s an honest seller. Not many of those around… -D > On May 23, 2023, at 8:54 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/928052818203094/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I guess a ML will go the distance

2023-05-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s 1,300 -1,400 miles a month over its life. That’s a goodly amount of driving. You have to wonder if it’s just random luck or if it has been diligent engine service/maintenance that has kept this one going. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2023, at 5:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via

[MBZ] I guess a ML will go the distance

2023-05-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/928052818203094/ 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: