[MBZ] 2010 E550 - 122k miles - $8,900

8 sylinder power full engine https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/skokie-2010-mercedes-benz/7679405302.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

I knew Fred would reference Dr. Demento. If the weather was right I could listen to the good Doctor while I drove my ‘63 Econline van delivering the fresh donuts I had just made to rural Indiana convenience stores in 1981. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:57 PM, Frederick

Re: [MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission

SLK/Chrysler Crossfire Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 21, 2023 8:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission What's the newest MB that I'm likely to be able to find that has a

Re: [MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission

Well actually FCP Euro has a writeup about this topic. https://blog.fcpeuro.com/every-mercedes-model-with-a-manual-transmission On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 20:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Whatever chassis the early mid 00s c class I believe. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 21,

Re: [MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission

Whatever chassis the early mid 00s c class I believe. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2023, at 8:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the newest MB that I'm likely to be able to find that has a manual? > I'm guessing something like a W123 240D? Or a 300D with a manual

[MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission

What's the newest MB that I'm likely to be able to find that has a manual? I'm guessing something like a W123 240D? Or a 300D with a manual swap? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

Woo Woo Ginsberg on WMEX Boston, and Dr Demento, of course. Insanity does not run in my family, it gallops! On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 8:12 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I used to listen to WBZ in Cambridge. Don't recall the format other than > it was

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

My E250 biturbo has not had oil leak issues, according to my tech. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m guessing not, but I’m sure it has its own other issues with turbo > seals and oil cooling > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

I used to listen to WBZ in Cambridge. Don't recall the format other than it was ubiquitous. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 7:58 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > WFBM (“Woof Boom” in Indianapolis), don’t recall others. I often listened > to WBBM and WGN out of Chicago

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

WFBM (“Woof Boom” in Indianapolis), don’t recall others. I often listened to WBBM and WGN out of Chicago when I was a kid at home in Indianapolis. -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 7:44 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > WOWO! > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Oct 21, 2023, at 7:30 PM,

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

In the '80s and '90s there was Art Bell on Coast to Coast AM -- talking about all kinds of wacko stuff, supernatural phenomena, UFOs, aliens, conspiracy theories, taking random calls from listeners. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 18:29, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > When I was a little kid

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

WOWO! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 7:30 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > When I was a little kid (pre-teen) we used to travel back and forth between > Cincinnati and Indianapolis, usually at night. I can remember listening to > all the local AM radio programming.

Re: [MBZ] check engine light throwing a filter code - 2009 ML320 CDI - 115k miles - $2, 983

That’s like phishing emails. A giveaway is no longer poor spelling, grammar, or diction. They can drop a phrase in their native language into an AI model and get almost perfect writing out the other side. Be careful out there, folks! -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 7:28 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

When I was a little kid (pre-teen) we used to travel back and forth between Cincinnati and Indianapolis, usually at night. I can remember listening to all the local AM radio programming. That was cool. -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 6:13 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > While we were

Re: [MBZ] check engine light throwing a filter code - 2009 ML320 CDI - 115k miles - $2, 983

My $2983 says scam. I’ve been selling my late MIL stuff on FB Marketplace and on Offer Up and I have been dealing with scammers non stop. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Unless "filter code" is something fairly serious,

[MBZ] check engine light throwing a filter code - 2009 ML320 CDI - 115k miles - $2, 983

Unless "filter code" is something fairly serious, that price looks like a typo or bait for a scam? https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/mishawaka-2009-mercedes-benz-ml320/7679357966.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

While we were driving through Okieland last week, I half listened to a report on some news radio station where the big wig of some major car manufacturer (can’t remember but I think it might of been VW) said there are already too many EVs and no more need to be developed or made. He said it’s

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

I’m guessing not, but I’m sure it has its own other issues with turbo seals and oil cooling --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:19 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmm, good question, not sure. > > -D > >> On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

I can feel the GL and trailer both getting buffeted by the bow wake of semis. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. >> And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 16:32, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I > see a lot of guys blasting past me > in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks towing what look > like brand-new very large RV's. > Going

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

Well, practically there is no difference --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:35 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> >> I saw a flatbed collecting a dead Tesla on the side of the interstate >> yesterday >> > > Dead, or discharged? Hope his [tow truck] fire insurance

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

> > I saw a flatbed collecting a dead Tesla on the side of the interstate > yesterday > Dead, or discharged? Hope his [tow truck] fire insurance was up to date! :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. > And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of me. > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I see a lot of guys blasting past me in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

Hmm, good question, not sure. -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does the biturbo engine have the same oil cooler setup as the NA engine? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:19 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

Does the biturbo engine have the same oil cooler setup as the NA engine? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:19 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > No, and it’s likely that the “small oil leak” is related to the oil cooler > which on this engine requires both heads to be

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

I have found that a tad below 70, so like 68 or 69 is kind of a sweet spot as I am just a bit slower than the speed limit so I’m not having to pass a lot of other vehicles except for the occasional semi. So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. And I can keep a

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

I saw a flatbed collecting a dead Tesla on the side of the interstate yesterday --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > More like an Odyssey with rounded edges and corners. > >> On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 4:29 PM dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

> > ...in the GL450 towing the car at 70ish most of the way... > That sounds a bit fast for towing. (Heavy, awkward. Perhaps relatively unfamiliar with, compared to normal driving?) It's a bit of a hot button with me. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 2009 GL 450 - 99k miles - $15,999

Nice! But not $16k nice! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 3:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ad needs a few more exclamation points! > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/victoria-2009-mercedes-benz-gl-450/7679266571.html >

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

More like an Odyssey with rounded edges and corners. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 4:29 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are they the ones that look like a pregnant jellybean with a rear window > out of a 1950s VW Beetle? > > I was behind one a few months ago. It was

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Decent W126

Now, if were a 300SDL that would be worth pursuing... On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 4:28 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s in a redneck/white trash sort of area that has “fringes” of > middle-class snowbirds, so it’s tough to say. That and 420s have always > been

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

Are they the ones that look like a pregnant jellybean with a rear window out of a 1950s VW Beetle? I was behind one a few months ago. It was heading to Jesuit High School, and very expensive private school near the dealership. -D On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I had

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Decent W126

It’s in a redneck/white trash sort of area that has “fringes” of middle-class snowbirds, so it’s tough to say. That and 420s have always been soft as far as values in the W126 gassers. -D On Oct 21, 2023, at 4:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Looks underpriced and therefore scammy. On Sat,

Re: [MBZ] No Kidding, Einstein!

I had one for a couple days as a loaner. They are very nice cars but not particularly affordable. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 2:43 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > < > https://jalopnik.com/dealer-says-the-eqs-is-not-something-most-people-aspire-1850945122 > > >

Re: [MBZ] Looks Like a Decent W126

Looks underpriced and therefore scammy. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 10:54 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you like 420SELs: > > < > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-1990-mercedes-420-sel/7679158437.html > > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking car.but it have a skip to it don’t hav time to fix it .

Some of those 15 - 20 y.o. models were equipped with really fragile or thin leather. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 4D > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

No, and it’s likely that the “small oil leak” is related to the oil cooler which on this engine requires both heads to be pulled to access it. Could just be a valve cover, but maybe not. Feeling lucky? -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 2:58 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Figure

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

Final negotiated price was... On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 2:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to look at this 95E420 and stole it out from under Kaleb after a > bit of negotiation. I mostly wanted the AMG wheels (with 10yo Continental > tars with some

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

*Car has a small oil leak and needs a left bank coil pack*. Is the coil pack related to the oil leak? On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 4:02 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would be for close to a pair, as I think I paid $600 for one back in > May. Maybe $700? I would

Re: [MBZ] Interior Window Cleaning

Dawn dish soap solution with a microfiber towel to cut the greasy dirt. Then Windex, polish with newspaper or paper towal. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 14:47, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I know we’ve had this discussion before but I need reminded. > I cannot get the interior windows clean on

Re: [MBZ] Interior Window Cleaning

I don’t recall the foamy stuff (I ran out and tossed the van, but I think it was Sprayway maybe?). Gonna get real serious with the isopropyl alcohol later today. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2023, at 12:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > What’s the foamy stuff

Re: [MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

That would be for close to a pair, as I think I paid $600 for one back in May. Maybe $700? I would have to check… -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 2:58 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Figure $1100 for a coil pack, this might not be too crazy > >

Re: [MBZ] Interior Window Cleaning

What’s the foamy stuff you’re using? Worst case, go at it with a 50-50 of isopropyl alcohol, at least 90% or better. I would guess it’s the plastics gassing off on the new glass. My experience with the latest replacement glass from insurance places such as SafeLite and others has been less

[MBZ] Interior Window Cleaning

I know we’ve had this discussion before but I need reminded. I cannot get the interior windows clean on my pickup. The tried and true foaming cleaner doesn’t do the job, Windex is a no go, even an industrial potion that smelled strongly of NH3 simply smears whatever the culprit is and what

[MBZ] 2009 GL 450 - 99k miles - $15,999

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[MBZ] Nice looking car.but it have a skip to it don’t hav time to fix it .

2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 4D https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/687819983280105/?mibextid=6ojiHh --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Nice S600 needs coil pack

Figure $1100 for a coil pack, this might not be too crazy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/714832117342060/?mibextid=6ojiHh --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

I went to look at this 95E420 and stole it out from under Kaleb after a bit of negotiation. I mostly wanted the AMG wheels (with 10yo Continental tars with some usable tread) for the 92 400E but it has other good bits too and the catholic conversions are still on it. It’s not in bad shape but

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

It’s been many years but is it just me, diesel seemed like it used to smell much more potent when being pumped back in the old days than it does now. Probably because of the sulfur being removed. Seemed like mileage was better back then too. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2023, at 10:55 

[MBZ] 2009 E 350 - 125k miles - $6,100

Looks nice but rebuilt title. Also has the telltale green pine tree air freshener... https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/elmwood-park-mercedes-benz/7679164235.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Scam? 1969 280 SL - 33k miles - $24,500

On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 00:03, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > It was advertised previously at > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-280sl-35/ > > (Thanks to Google image search ...) > > Bid to $43,333 on 12/26/19 in Nutley, New Jersey 07110, but not sold. Aha good find. I

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 10:00, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Back in the 1980s, when they sold #1 diesel and #2 diesel at the pumps, > didn't the also display cetane ratings like they still display octane > ratings? Where I usually buy diesel, they do not display a Cetane number, but I'm not

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

On 2023-10-20 23:42, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: What is the cetane rating of the Walmart/Sams fuel vs. others? Back in the 1980s, when they sold #1 diesel and #2 diesel at the pumps, didn't the also display cetane ratings like they still display octane ratings? Is it because there's

[MBZ] Looks Like a Decent W126

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Re: [MBZ] Definitely Worth the Price

And I thought my $1200 ML500 was a beater! -D > On Oct 21, 2023, at 9:47 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > For hauling livestock > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Oct 21, 2023, at 9:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> You will have a reliable car. >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

Drove the 2014 E250 to BWI Marshall Airport last night. The trip covered 40 highway miles with a fuel economy of 49 mpg. Added a passenger and three heavy suitcases for the return. Gauge readout was 47.1 mpg for the 80 mile RT. On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 6:55 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Definitely Worth the Price

For hauling livestock --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 9:28 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > You will have a reliable car. > > > [00909_3F8UjZe1wgq_0t20CI_600x450.jpg] > 2003

Re: [MBZ] 1985 380SL - 113k miles - $11,000

My 1985 300TD purchased by list member Kyle Arola was diamond blue with a blue interior. Very attractive. On Fri, Oct 20, 2023 at 11:57 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks nice. > > >

[MBZ] Definitely Worth the Price

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Re: [MBZ] Diesel fuel mileage

Other than a being a cetane issue, I can’t see how. Reminds me of a crazy idea a coworker had: The logic was that in the early morning, when it’s cooler, you’ll get more gasoline out of the pump because the gasoline is cooler, and therefore denser, meaning that if you fill up early in the