[MBZ] OT: Driverless robotaxis block San Francisco traffic for hours

2022-06-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades! https://sg.news.yahoo.com/cruise-driverless-taxis-blocked-san-francisco-traffic-for-hours-robotaxi-gm-204000451.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscrib

Re: [MBZ] Is diesel going up or down?

2022-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It has been steady at $6.09 here for a few weeks. Gas has been dropping, but not diesel. On Fri, Jul 1, 2022, at 11:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I just got back into town from picking up the bluetec. I’m down to 1/4 > tank of diesel on the truck, I wonder if I should go ahead and

Re: [MBZ] Is diesel going up or down?

2022-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
from iFōn > >> On Jul 1, 2022, at 12:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It has been steady at $6.09 here for a few weeks. Gas has been dropping, >> but not diesel. >> >> >>> On Fri, Jul 1, 2022, at 11:25 AM, Kaleb Stripli

[MBZ] 1995 SL500 Convertible - 203k miles - $3,000

2022-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Doesn't start, over 200k miles, and asking 3 grand? https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-charles-1995-mercedes-sl500/7503556695.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

Re: [MBZ] Savage title AM FM CD Bowl stereo 2002 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D, $2, 500

2022-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hammer and dolly time. On Fri, Jul 1, 2022, at 2:35 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > It looks pretty nice aside from the crunch but parts will likely be very > expensive as the fender and hood are specific to the coupé > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/563006185407683 > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Ponton

2022-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is that a unibody or body-on-frame car? On Fri, Jul 1, 2022, at 3:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Well a car like that would be best for a rat rod, keep it Benz though > but keep it alive with some other bits.  500 engine, 606, something > cool, use some newer suspension etc.  Get out

Re: [MBZ] This POS STOLE the Catalytic Converter off of my Mercedes

2022-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sometimes the car falls off the cheap scissor jack they are using to hold it up, saving everyone but the funeral home a lot of bother. On Fri, Jul 1, 2022, at 7:18 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Hahahahaha. > Law enforcement is merely there to take a report. > > You are your own first resp

[MBZ] 1982 380SL - 58k miles - $18,500

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Needs some interior pics. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1982-mercedes-benz-380-sl-58k/7503727479.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

Re: [MBZ] Finny

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Rusty and interior is shot. MAybe $1,000 On Sat, Jul 2, 2022, at 11:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/995505431145336/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec codes

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If driven on a lot of short trips the regen cycle may have been interrupted too often. On Sat, Jul 2, 2022, at 12:04 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > The real question is: What caused the system that orders the DPF to go into > regen mode to fail to regen the DPF? > If it was correctly operating

Re: [MBZ] Filling the GL

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I saw scattered stations with diesel at $5.99 here today, but most were still at $6.09. On Sat, Jul 2, 2022, at 1:04 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I just drove up to Spartanburg upstate and diesel is like $5.50. Petrol > is a bit cheaper here than at home. I’ll hit Costco to fill u

Re: [MBZ] House thermostat

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
78 during the day, 76 at night. I don't use a programmable thermostat I have had uniformly bad results with those. On Sat, Jul 2, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Just curious what do the rest of you keep your thermostat set during > the summer? Do you use a programmable t

[MBZ] 2006 E500 4Matic - 160k miles - $3,800

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Might not be a totally crazy price. Front seats clearly not in great shape. Wonder why they didn't at least try for an approximate color match. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2006-mercedes-benz-e500/7503980846.html ___ http://www.okiebe

[MBZ] OT: 1975 Pooch - not running, no title - $1.900

2022-07-02 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The Porsche with the VW motor... looks rusted as well. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1975-porsche-914/7504119626.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery op

[MBZ] 2001 E320 - 183k miles - $500

2022-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
needs brakes. Will need towed https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/granville-2001-mercedes-benz-320/7504250347.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://ma

[MBZ] 1989 560SL - 137k miles - $14,000

2022-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not interested in dickering with flippers. https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalamazoo-89-mercedes-560-sl-for-sale/7504235470.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

Re: [MBZ] 2001 E320 - 183k miles - $500

2022-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
rcedes wrote: > That could be a reasonable flip candidate. Take a trailer and 4 bens > for a Benz and drag it home > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jul 3, 2022, at 12:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> needs brakes. Will need towed >&g

Re: [MBZ] What could these possibly be used for?

2022-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Game room/man-cave in a mobile home? Buy them and flip them at the trailer park. On Sun, Jul 3, 2022, at 5:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/576663943963542/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Cleaning out a 116 fuel tank

2022-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Call the local radiator shop and ask if they can "boil out" a fuel tank. On Mon, Jul 4, 2022, at 2:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > > Pulled the fuel tank out of this 450 that has been for years. Trying to get > it running and sold. This is the strainer and sending unit. Tank is full

Re: [MBZ] fuel pump copper washers

2022-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If the copper washers are in decent shape (not overly crushed or cracked) you can re-anneal them. On Mon, Jul 4, 2022, at 7:42 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > HF sell a copper washer assortment > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jul 4, 2022, at 7:08 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Not MB but water pump went out and fouled the plugs?

2022-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
So I guess if the water pump is driven by the timing chain, the chain necessarily being "in" the oil flow of the engine, if the pump starts leaking the water will get into the oil. Seems like a bad design. All water pumps leak eventually. On Mon, Jul 4, 2022, at 9:18 PM, dan penoff.com via Mer

[MBZ] 1985 300TD - 285k miles - $3,000

2022-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Due to break issues related to vacuum system it does not run at this time." https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-1985-mercedes-benz-300td-wagon/7504900702.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Not MB but water pump went out and fouled the plugs?

2022-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
foul the plugs? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 4, 2022, at 9:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> So I guess if the water pump is driven by the timing chain, the chain >> necessarily being "in" the oil flow of the engine, if th

[MBZ] 1993 300E - 170k miles - $3,000

2022-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Blacked out wheels. Seems to be located in Middle of Nowhere, Ohio. Can't make out the decal on the driver's door. Needs more pics. The ones posted are from last fall, at the latest. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/versailles-1993-mercedes-benz-300e/7505023106.html __

[MBZ] W116 300SD, resonating rattle/buzz

2022-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
At certain speeds, especially when accelerating, I hear a rattle/buzz under the car. It sounds like the typical loose exhaust heat shield tin, except I checked that and it all seems firmly fixed in place. Doesn't really happen reving the engine in neutral though. I have not really crawled under

[MBZ] 2002 CLK 55 AMG - 174k miles - $8,250

2022-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm not really into convertibles but looks decent (disclaimer, I've misplaced my reading glasses and can't really focus on the photos too well). https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-mercedes-benz-clk-55-amg/7505178929.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.

[MBZ] More to look forward to

2022-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
New cars will prevent drivers from speeding https://www.drive.com.au/news/new-cars-will-stop-drivers-from-speeding/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

[MBZ] 2006 ML500 - 116k miles - $6,900

2022-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Potentially nice looking, though boring colors. Needs more pics https://muncie.craigslist.org/cto/d/muncie-2006-mercedes-benz-ml500/7505371297.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] OT: inflation by deflation

2022-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ordered a pizza with breadsticks from a local joint here tonight. An order of breadsticks used to be 10. Now it's 8, and the price has gone up. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

2022-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Needs a few minor repairs, good father-son weekend project. On Wed, Jul 6, 2022, at 6:23 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > well I guess the wheels are worth something > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803166847757730 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
First you must learn to talk like a pirate. Ahoy matey! I recently shipped a fore 280SE 3.5 bumper to WI. 'Twas $199 fedex ground; it were bein' a large package (37x24x16) weighin' 34 lbs. Shiver me timbers! 'Ow could I 'ave used Pirate Ship? On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, at 12:43 PM, Andrew Strasfog

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If you have a dealer that you like, you could ask. I'm sure they have access to wholesale auctions etc. that most consumers don't. Of course you will have to pay their price On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, at 1:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I've been searching fruitlessly for an E250

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes if you're after something very specific in good condition, low miles, etc. you need to have the cash available and jump as soon as you see it. Even if you wait to have it inspected or spend very much time researching the VIN and history, someone else will buy it during that time if it's real

Re: [MBZ] How bad is this? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $4, 000

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Almost every car from 2007 is going to have headlights that look like that unless the owner was particularly obsessed about cosmetics. I don't think you can infer a lot about a car from its cosmetic condition. I know people who keep their cars spotlessly clean but don't have a clue about routin

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Did you contact your IT help desk? Seriously ... this looks like a warning from an enterprise endpoint security product, which is checking the site IP address "reputation." It may just mean that the site is hosted on a low-cost shared host that has hosted some other less trustworthy sites in th

[MBZ] 2008 GL320 CDI - 141k miles - $12,500

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice. https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2008-mercedes-benz-gl320/7505805229.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Well hell

2022-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Did a quick review of his Wikipedia page, don't think I've seen any of his movies. Guess that shows I don't watch movies much. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I guess James Caan died yesterday. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Well hell

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
gt; AZBob >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 7, 2022, at 5:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> Did a quick review of his Wikipedia page, don't think I've seen any of his >>> movies. Guess that show

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz DIESEL 300CD - $25,500 (Sarasota)

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That's a lot of major repairs for 65k miles. Rebuilt transmission? Replaced driveshaft? On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > probably about right for low mileage CD > > On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz DIESEL 300CD - $25,500 (Sarasota)

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Exactly, a "rebuild" at <65k miles for a B2 repair shows that it was not serviced by people who knew what they were doing. On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 12:14 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > I took my 123 to a local shop that knew what a B2 piston job was. > > -- Jim > > > ___

[MBZ] Her name is Melo Yelo - 1981 240D - $9,000

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"1981 chassis with 1979 interior and 1982 engine" https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-d-1981-classic-mercedes-benz/7506295618.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz DIESEL 300CD - $25,500 (Sarasota)

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
But how good was the rebuild? On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 1:13 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Look at the positive side - a low mileage W123 with a rebuilt transmission. > > -D > >> On Jul 8, 2022, at 1:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

[MBZ] 2005 ML350 - 162k miles - $1,675

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems suspiciously cheap. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/country-club-hills-2005-mercedes-benz/7506253476.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:

[MBZ] 2001 E-320 4Matic - 143k miles - $4,200

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
NOT ACCEPTING ANYTHING UNDER $3900 https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-bend-2001-mercedes-320-4wd/7506079713.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: htt

Re: [MBZ] Comfort

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 6:33 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > A lot, if not most, North American cars of that vintage were pretty much > junk. Mid-late 1970s is when my parents stopped buying American cars and started buying Japanese. ___ http://www

Re: [MBZ] Well hell

2022-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
d any of the Godfather movies. On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 1:26 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > You really should watch the original Godfather movie. > > Randy > > > On 08/07/2022 12:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> LOL. Nope, haven't see either one. >

[MBZ] 1985 300TD - 169k miles - $6,500

2022-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems crackish, but hard to say from those screenshot pics. At least it has NEW TIRES. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/florence-1985-mercedes-300td/7506645336.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 1991 190E 2.6 - 290k miles - $4,900

2022-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
A lot of work history listed. Needs a cat. Too bad about the color scheme. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/valparaiso-mercedes-benz-190e-26/7506432388.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 140k miles - $8,000

2022-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Stage 1 tune that was programmed by German Diesel based out of Tennessee." Rebuilt title. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/hickory-hills-2005-mercedes-e320-cdi/7506319426.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] E vs S

2022-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Given this, what is a good source for an unmolested S class? Estate sales? Retirement areas where old folks eventually sell cars because they can no longer drive? On Sat, Jul 9, 2022, at 3:54 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > E class is more a buy and hold car, whereas the S class is a thr

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300TD - 169k miles - $6,500

2022-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
trasfogel wrote: > Crack-ish but might be worth trying to bargain them down to $3k. > > On Sat, Jul 9, 2022 at 12:54 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >> Seems crackish, but hard to say from those screenshot pics. At least it has >> NEW TIRES. >> >> ht

[MBZ] 1995 E320 W124 - 226k miles - $4,000

2022-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks halfway decent, though I'm not a big fan of light-colored interiors. Wonder if the roof could be restored with buffing? https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/harrison-1995-mercedes-e320-w124/7506818334.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list a

[MBZ] 2005 Sprinter utilty truck - $10,000

2022-07-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not sure I've ever seen a Sprinter with a "tool box" back end like that, I always see them as vans. https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/carlisle-2005-dodge-sprinter-3500/7506941837.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Has good clean seats with no tares, 1991 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 Sedan 4D, $500

2022-07-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"also gets into forward and reverse so engine and trans are good" By Copart standards, anyway ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/ma

Re: [MBZ] Plummeting diesel prices

2022-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Still 6.09 here, can be found for $5.99 in a few places. 87UL has dropped to $4.89. On Mon, Jul 11, 2022, at 12:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I paid $5.25 yesterday, down from $5.69 last week. (20878) > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To sea

[MBZ] 2011 S550 - 133k miles - $17,000

2022-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Simply due for an oil change" https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-perfect-mercedes/7507707353.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

[MBZ] Leather is in emaculant condition - 1993 500SEL - 94k miles - $9, 500

2022-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
One pic. At least we know the hood and doors open. https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/kokomo-1993-mercedes-benz/7507872608.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] 1994 E420 Mechanics Special - $4,500

2022-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Crack Special, that is. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/steger-1994-mercedes-e420-mechanics/7507951406.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] Leather is in emaculant condition - 1993 500SEL - 94k miles - $9, 500

2022-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ad has more pics now. Does look pretty nice. On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, at 4:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > This Benz has been babies inside(must be the big back seat!) > > --FT > > On 7/12/22 1:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> One pic. At least we know th

Re: [MBZ] Leather is in emaculant condition - 1993 500SEL - 94k miles - $9, 500

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
gt; Sent from iFōn > >> On Jul 13, 2022, at 12:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Ad has more pics now. Does look pretty nice. >> >>> On Tue, Jul 12, 2022, at 4:32 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>> This Benz has been babies

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I am suspicious of the payback equation as well, but that's also very dependent on government actions targeted at changing behaviors, e.g. such as extra tarrifs on "traditional" power or more new credits for solar. Not sure I'd want to predict the future on that. If you had an EV and could (mos

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah unless maybe it's more expensive to get the panels mounted in a hurricane-safe way. You don't want big sheets of glass flying around in 90mph winds. On Wed, Jul 13, 2022, at 1:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > You would think solar would be a huge deal in FL. > > Sent from my iP

[MBZ] 1999 ML320 - 185k miles - $1,300

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Maybe not insane if you need a beater SUV. Pretty rusty though. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/plano-1999-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7508490585.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] 09 Smart Car for two (Brabus) - $7,400 (Old Town Fl.)

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It must be terrifying to drive one of those on the highway. I can't imagine On Thu, Jul 14, 2022, at 11:29 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I was on I-95 the other day and passed a Smart going about 60-65. It > looked like a soccer ball rolling down the interstate among all the big

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Chernobyl definitely, they did not inform the operating engineers about the design defects in the reactor, because Soviet design was flawless. 3 Mile Island I want to say was initiated by a problem with maintenance of a valve or something that wasn't handled properly or didn't have the proper f

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I worked at a McDonalds many years ago, and they had a system which took the waste heat from the ice makers and drink chillers and used it to preheat water for the water heater. This also took load off of the building A/C. On Thu, Jul 14, 2022, at 12:37 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 202

[MBZ] 1981 240D - 222k miles - $9,000

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems a crazy price? Body looks good though. Typical dash cracks. Not sure what "shifting points are slightly off" means but I think MB automatics upshift too quickly, at least on the diesels I've owned. I tend to manually shift from "S" to "D" to counter this. https://houston.craigslist.org/ct

[MBZ] 2009 E350 - 121k miles - $8,000

2022-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Lien on title. NO SCAMMERS WELCOMED. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-2009-mercedes-benz-class/7508796988.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] 02CL500 adventures

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Marshall's standard advice: replace all the fuses. On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, at 12:49 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Car has only 106kmi.  I did a scan on it, nothing too serious popped up > except as below with ESP.  Running OK but in trans limp mode so will > need to get the ESP sorted. >

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Standard help desk advice: Did you try turning it off and back on? On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, at 1:03 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > So this is a good question.  I shut off the power to the unit for a > coupla days or so (it was getting a bit warm in the house, but one of > the other units w

[MBZ] Possible reason diesel prices are not dropping

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Europe is in a natural gas supply crisis, and have started running gas turbine generating stations on kerosene, increasing demand for this refined product. Anyone else heard this? I know that turbine engines can theoretically run on pretty much any flammable liquid or gas, but it seems to me tha

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lenovo Chromebook

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Chromebooks are optimized to interact with Google stuff. Docs, Drive, YouTube, etc. If that is most of what you do with a laptop they can be a good, inexpensive option. The bookmarks synced because you signed into the Chromebook with the same account you use at work. And yes, the default is to

Re: [MBZ] Possible reason diesel prices are not dropping

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
; if > Europeans were willing to pay more for it... > > -Curt > > > On Friday, July 15, 2022 at 01:29:08 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > Europe is in a natural gas supply crisis, and have started running gas > turbine g

[MBZ] 2002 ML320 - 172k miles - $2,850

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Honestly doesn't look bad other than the AC issues and missing keys. How big a PITA would the "blend door actuator" be? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/lisle-2002-ml320/7509160156.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

[MBZ] 1995 E320 - 135k miles - $5,500

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Black/black, looks nice except for the rust around the taillight -- more than a "paint correction" needed there. Makes me wonder what is under the door cladding https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/orland-park-1995-mercedes-e320/7509146550.html ___ h

[MBZ] 2002 CLK 320 - 90k miles - $7,500

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Worth lots more than what Blue Book or Nada and banks will loan you." Sure, try to convice the bank of that and let us know https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-2002-mercedes-clk-320/7509071213.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] 1993 190E - 200k miles - $3,950

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Poor pics but looks reasonably clean. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1993-mercedes-190e/7509006974.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Possible reason diesel prices are not dropping

2022-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
What is the outside temp at which AC stops working? At 116, I'd almost think you'd need a water spray on your condensor, to get some evaporative effect to help remove the heat. On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, at 6:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Diesel in AZ is still $5.86/gallon. Gasoline is inc

Re: [MBZ] Does this look like

2022-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Jul 16, 2022, at 2:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Thta would be illegal in FL, I believe, as if you have a CC permit > you’re required to keep the firearm concealed at all times - you don’t > want to be printed or do a reveal, even if it’s accidental, as you can > be prosec

Re: [MBZ] AZ Cars in July

2022-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
You don't have a SkilSaw and a hammer? On Sat, Jul 16, 2022, at 9:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Yea that’s what I’m talking about. I’m not really setup for wood > working though. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 16, 2022, at 8:07 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

[MBZ] 2007 R320 CDI - $6,700

2022-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Might not be a crazy price if there's nothing wrong with it. Check for black death. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2007-mercedes-r320-cdi-diesel/7509755920.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archi

[MBZ] 2005 C55 AMG - 196k miles - $7,800

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Price high for the miles? Looks very clean though. No video screen in the center console is a plus -- wondering what is the latest model year before that was obligatory. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2005-mercedes-c55-amg/7509799047.html

[MBZ] 1999 - 97k miles - $10,000

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Needs bodywork" I presume that means rust but I don't really see it in the photos. Possibly a few paint scratches. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1999-mercedes-benz-cl500-c140/7509604080.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

[MBZ] It has the limited basketball leather interior - 2008 E350 4Matic - 154k miles - $5, 800

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] It has the limited basketball leather interior - 2008 E350 4Matic - 154k miles - $5, 800

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> -D > >> On Jul 17, 2022, at 10:11 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>  >> https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/new-lenox-2008-mercedes-benz-e350/7509614977.html >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com &g

Re: [MBZ] 2005 C55 AMG - 196k miles - $7,800

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
reen but I can't afford the GPS discs. > > On Sun, Jul 17, 2022, 1:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >> Price high for the miles? Looks very clean though. No video screen in the >> center console is a plus -- wondering what is the latest model

Re: [MBZ] Took all day to…

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Fan over the bed is nice for sleeping, you can keep the AC set a little higher and save energy since the moving air helps you feel cooler. Pay attention to balancing the blades, nothing more annoying than a ceiling fan rocking back and forth all night. On Sun, Jul 17, 2022, at 8:15 PM, Kaleb S

[MBZ] 1999 CLS320 - 35k miles - $15,750

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Only 35k miles and already buttock imprints in the driver's seat https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/naperville-1999-mercedes-benz-clk320/7510036855.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

[MBZ] 1995 S500 - 147k miles - $3,400

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not a bad deal if it's legit. Calfornia plates for sale in St. Louis https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/bridgeton-1995-mercedes-s500/7510026105.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Peugeot 505 Turbo Diesel Wagon

2022-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Leno also says that French cars are the most comfortable. Only two pics on that ad, looks like the paint is totally shot. Also, "would need some attention in order to be a dependable daily driver" could mean almost anything. Still, for a grand, could be fun to play around with. On Sun, Jul 17

[MBZ] 1978 450SL - 74k miles - $8,000

2022-07-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Rear bumper sagging on right? Or is that a camera perspective thing? Did these not have cruise control? I don't see it on the steering column or under the hood. https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/d/springfield-1978-mercedes-benz-450sl/7510304381.html ___

[MBZ] 1976 450SL - 49k miles - $9,500

2022-07-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Another one. Less interesting color. https://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/edwardsburg-1976-mercedes-benz-450-sl/7510306567.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: h

Re: [MBZ] 2005 C55 AMG - 196k miles - $7,800

2022-07-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have always found Google's navigation to be superior to Apple's, not even considering traffic. Apple Maps was ridiculously bad early, and from what I've seen it's still behind. On Mon, Jul 18, 2022, at 3:59 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-07-17 15:31, Al

[MBZ] 1990 300SE - 152k miles - $6,000

2022-07-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pics look nice, though none of the interior. Wonder what the "minor superficial damage that is being corrected" is about? https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/florence-1990-mercedes-se/7510359908.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Beautiful car, salvage title, too high price -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 63 AMG Sedan 4D, $18, 400

2022-07-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yes, it's when the insurance company has determined that damage exceeds value of the car and they buy it. They will then sell it on with a "Salvage" brand on the title. I guess it may also happen if you sell the car directly to a salvage dealer and they resell it? I have had insurance deem a c

Re: [MBZ] Electric cars

2022-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I am pretty sure the Ford Focus EV was only sold in California and maybe Washington. How one ended up in Florida I don't know. They have a fairly low range; it almost certainly was not driven there. On Tue, Jul 19, 2022, at 8:59 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Agreed. But the availabil

Re: [MBZ] Electric cars

2022-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
There are many other factors. How much do you drive? What is the payback time for the "free" solar power to offset fuel costs of your current vehicle? What is the opportunity cost (what else could you do with the money other than buy an EV)? What are the differences in registration and insurance

Re: [MBZ] Small dent in drivers door due to a cow getting to close

2020-10-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've definitely had that problem with deer, more than once. Allan Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > Who hasn't had that same exact problem? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/338281610593274 > > > 1984 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL > $3,750 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] My wife doesn't know I smoke crack and post cars for sale

2020-10-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This one is three years newer, 4Matic, similar miles, could probably get it for under $5K. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7204527341.html Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/pfafftown-2004-mercedes-stati

Re: [MBZ] That interior!!!! 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6 Sedan 4D, $18, 000

2020-10-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems to be original? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > careful, that will put your eyes out! > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/332544391145138 > > 1957 Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.6 Sedan 4D > $18,000 > Vehicles > Listed 5 day

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