[MBZ] my failed dream can be your new dream! 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $1, 000

2023-09-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Nightmare 300 SDL Turbo Diesel, No key  no title https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3244974725800714 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Conductor plate?

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Depends on what “acting up” is about. Could be hydraulic pump which is a known common failure mode. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 27, 2023, at 12:01 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or poor job on the transmission rebuild? > >> On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 22:58, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Conductor plate?

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Or poor job on the transmission rebuild? On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 22:58, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701183375212289/?mibextid=6ojiHh > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] Conductor plate?

2023-09-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Snookie needs to do something about FedEx

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
FedEx used to route everything through Memphis even if it was going from one California address to another California address. They just optimized on sorting all items at one hub. I'm guessing they have more hubs now but that's probably the reason packages seem to be going way out of the way.

[MBZ] Snookie needs to do something about FedEx

2023-09-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Here lately just about every single thing I have coming from FedEx is delayed. It’s scheduled to be delivered on a certain date and it never fails it then shows delayed with new date 1-3 days later. This is not even the issues with packages traveling from one coast to the other and back to the

Re: [MBZ] 2001 S500 - 85k miles - $6,900

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Silver/Black is better than Silver/Gray but not by a lot. On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 21:20, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > The color combination deducts about $2k from the blue book price. > > On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 10:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >> Looks fairly nice and seems well

Re: [MBZ] Price is nonnegotiable with that being said price is firm - 2006 CLS500 - 170k miles - $3, 000

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
What is the lowest you will go --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 10:09 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/springfield-mercedes-benz/7670431572.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] 2001 S500 - 85k miles - $6,900

2023-09-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The color combination deducts about $2k from the blue book price. On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 10:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks fairly nice and seems well maintained. Not sure it's worth that > price however. > > >

Re: [MBZ] Executive Series?

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The Special Business Executive Edition --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 4:42 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > [00606_jFz7mijpopk_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] > 2003 mercedes benz s500

[MBZ] 2001 S500 - 85k miles - $6,900

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks fairly nice and seems well maintained. Not sure it's worth that price however. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2001-mercedes-benz-s500-low/7670375470.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Executive Series?

2023-09-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Gray on gray. Guaranteed not to draw a crowd of admirers. On Tue, Sep 26, 2023 at 4:42 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > < > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-2003-mercedes-benz-500/7670344609.html > > > [00606_jFz7mijpopk_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] >

[MBZ] Price is nonnegotiable with that being said price is firm - 2006 CLS500 - 170k miles - $3, 000

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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[MBZ] OT: What's a Sopwith Camel sound like?

2023-09-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Back lifted 2004 Mercedes-Benz 500 e,$2,800

2023-09-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Level lever?  5min fix https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1038327527181012 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] My potato takes good photos 2006 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $3, 000

2023-09-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Not much to go on but depending on how beat it is might be worth considering https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308436771787000 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] ran with a bottle and starting fluid 6 years ago 1969 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $850

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Wonder what he wants for the VW bus next to it? On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 16:27, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > This just says "RAT ROD" all over it.  Drop a M113 in it and it'll be good > > Pretty much a parts car > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1827554651051384 > > -- > --FT

[MBZ] ran with a bottle and starting fluid 6 years ago 1969 Mercedes-Benz s-class, $850

2023-09-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This just says "RAT ROD" all over it.  Drop a M113 in it and it'll be good Pretty much a parts car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1827554651051384 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I’m pretty sure I need this

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
There are a lot of YouTube channels of people rebuilding/restoring old trucks. Why not start your own? On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 15:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > That’s pretty cool. Get it running and enjoy the patina! > > Hagerty did a “patina issue” in their club magazine last

[MBZ] Executive Series?

2023-09-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
[00606_jFz7mijpopk_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] 2003 mercedes benz s500 for sale by owner - Fort Myers, FL -

Re: [MBZ] I’m pretty sure I need this

2023-09-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s pretty cool. Get it running and enjoy the patina! Hagerty did a “patina issue” in their club magazine last month. It was actually pretty good, as they did a bunch of small 2-4 page articles, each on a unique or unusual car that was unrestored and still being driven. There were a lot of

Re: [MBZ] 2014 SL 63 AMG - 20k miles - $65,000

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That is probably a big reach --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 1:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Driven a little over 2,000 miles per year. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/willowbrook-2014-mercedes-sl-63-amg/7670245181.html >

Re: [MBZ] 2001 CLK 320 - 128k miles - $3,200

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
“Top motor is broken” Uhhh no, that’s not the issue. If it is fairly nice knock off $1k then let’s talk --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 4:24 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Are these as bad as a W210 once they start to rust? If so, and with the > convertible top

Re: [MBZ] 2012 SLK350 - 34k miles - $24,750

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Let’s see how long it sits there waiting to be bought --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 4:25 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice, no idea what these are worth. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/rolling-meadows-like-new-mercedes-slk/7670335294.html >

Re: [MBZ] Engine AND Transmission!

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I saw that one I think. Could be a very good deal if there is documentation on the work --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 4:30 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Phone calls only, please! > >

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E350 4matic - 150k miles - $5,850

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Might be worth considering at half the current ask --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 1:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Crazy price. Boring colors, body damage, radio inop, and likely bad engine. > >

[MBZ] Engine AND Transmission!

2023-09-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Phone calls only, please! [00d0d_42xzH2bGHOp_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg] 2007 mercedes-benz s-class for sale by owner - Kissimmee, FL -

[MBZ] I’m pretty sure I need this

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 2012 SLK350 - 34k miles - $24,750

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice, no idea what these are worth. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/rolling-meadows-like-new-mercedes-slk/7670335294.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 2001 CLK 320 - 128k miles - $3,200

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Are these as bad as a W210 once they start to rust? If so, and with the convertible top mechanism broken, doesn't seem like it's worth much. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/homer-glen-2001-mercedes-benz-clk-320/7670284783.html ___

Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Stuff like this is why I try to do my own repairs whenever possible. I know there are honest mechanics out there but there are many dishonest ones, and also ones who mean well but are just utterly unqualified. On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 13:59, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I just had

Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I just had that conversation with her. I explained very calmly and diplomatically how stupid this was (of course not using such words but she got the message). More of this conversation to happen at a later time. Wymyn --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2023, at 2:25 PM, Craig via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E350 - 144k miles - $3,000

2023-09-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like a E320 unless the bad camera is the reason for the 5 looking like a 2 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 25, 2023, at 10:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Front and back bumper needs some TLC." > > Also needs a camera newer than the car. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

2023-09-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:11:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > At some point she hired some mobile “mechanic“ to put on the lines. I > had said I would do it but she got this guy at some point. Whatever, > that’s another conversation (women!!!). That mess is incredible! Does she

Re: [MBZ] OT major WTF auto “repair”

2023-09-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s next level sh*t right there. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2023, at 11:12 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > So a lady friend has this chebby 08 trailblazer she got from her mother in > Cleveland. Only 60kmi and it’s pretty nice but of course rust underneath.

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

2023-09-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Very nice, plus it’s a stick *and* it has AC. Looks like it needs motor mounts, though. That’s surface rust from condensation trapped by the rubber mat that used to cover the trunk floor. While those things were rugged as heck, they contributed significantly to rust on the trunk floor. Best

[MBZ] 2003 CLK 320 - 58k miles - $11,750

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
no low ballers https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/carol-stream-mercedes-320-convertible/7670139507.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2006 E350 4matic - 150k miles - $5,850

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Crazy price. Boring colors, body damage, radio inop, and likely bad engine. https://holland.craigslist.org/cto/d/holland-2006-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic/7669957219.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 2014 SL 63 AMG - 20k miles - $65,000

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Driven a little over 2,000 miles per year. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/willowbrook-2014-mercedes-sl-63-amg/7670245181.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: who needs a 1000V insulated socket set?

2023-09-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:04:50 -0500 "Allan Streib" wrote: > On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 11:36, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > The voltage rating would be sufficient for working on 440 VAC utility > > equipment, but I would still rather the equipment be de-energized > > before I would work on it

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes very nice looking. Trunk floor might be rusty, or perhaps it's just surface rust. On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 11:42, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > That is a nice one. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 26, 2023, at 7:33 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: who needs a 1000V insulated socket set?

2023-09-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Tue, Sep 26, 2023, at 11:36, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > The voltage rating would be sufficient for working on 440 VAC utility > equipment, but I would still rather the equipment be de-energized before > I would work on it ... Yep, and rubber gloves and boots. And not if it's carrying a load.

Re: [MBZ] 1972 220D

2023-09-26 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
That is a nice one. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2023, at 7:33 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636101657835916/ > > Oh my. Oh my. > > AZBob > > > Sent from my iPad > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT: who needs a 1000V insulated socket set?

2023-09-26 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:20:48 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005EXPY7W An even better one for only $25.93 more is at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LBP5KDM/ There is a picture on that page which shows working on an electric vehicle -- and it would be a

[MBZ] 1972 220D

2023-09-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636101657835916/ Oh my. Oh my. AZBob Sent 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] OT: who needs a 1000V insulated socket set?

2023-09-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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[MBZ] that's all the pics I'm taking serous buyers only no tire kickers or window shopers. 2006 Mercedes-Benz c-class C 230 Sport Sedan 4D, $900

2023-09-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You are not going to get a perfectly running car you will have to do some work https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/301596305827109/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change