Re: [MBZ] New phone

2014-07-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love my LG Optimus android phone. Easy to use, great video and sound, and takes awesome photos. On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 2:05 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I have a 3G. Is that a good one or a bad one? Gerry On 7/15/2014 1:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Hot under the collar

2014-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Those vicious fans need to be incarcerated to ensure our safety. On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 9:57 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: clay via Mercedes wrote: The issue is sort of resolved now. The vicious fan had died, and paired with the screw up job the shop did

[MBZ] Leaky W123 front w/s

2014-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
By a careful, scientific process of elimination I've determined that the water dripping on the emergency brake foot pedal is from the front windshield. The w/s was installed at the dealer under my insurance policy about 5 years ago. I do not know if the subcontractor that actually did the work

Re: [MBZ] not everybody likes Merceedez

2014-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Finally, someone with a post that has Merceedez content.. On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 3:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.policestateusa.com/2014/merceedez-wright-curfew/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Oh the pain!

2014-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pretty amazing demo. I want to buy a Smart electric - eventually. On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 7:02 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/heres-what-happens-when-you-crash-a- smart-fortwo-into-a-1606829815 --R ___

Re: [MBZ] MH17 Shot Down By Howard Stern's Ass

2014-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Was the footage real that showed intact passports and other objects? On Thu, Jul 17, 2014 at 9:04 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Bababooey! --R (sent from my miniPad) On Jul 17, 2014, at 7:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Listen to

Re: [MBZ] 1997 SEL 420

2014-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It would be fun to compare the MSRP with the current blue book prices for MBs from the mid to late 90s. IIRC the MSRP on a 199x 400E was $70,000 or thereabouts. Depreciation is spectacular, but not in a good way for original owners On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 1:11 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: Tolls in Oklahoma

2014-07-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We don't have any turnpike tolls in the DC area on essential highways. Congresspeople wouldn't allow it. On Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 7:16 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We have Interstates and Turnpikes - the later require lots of quarters, dimes, and nickels. I-40 from NM

Re: [MBZ] Junkyard score

2014-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, that was a real moral dilemma. Happens to me all the time and I usually guess wrong. What did all this loot cost you, Meade? On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 10:56 AM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ATTABOY! 'Sorry ya missed Tim; 'thought for a second you were gonna say ya

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 most corrupt states in the U.S.

2014-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My heart is swelling with pride to not see Maryland on the list. On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 10:44 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Rate of convictions is probably a good predictor of number of corruption events. In a really bad situation, there may be no

Re: [MBZ] Branching out in the MB family

2014-07-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You are wicked funny, as they say in Brahxtahn. On Sat, Jul 19, 2014 at 10:28 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Nothing about ED is SMART! There are medications that can help. But if your commute lasts longer than 4 hours, see your dealer. --R On 7/19/14 9:02

Re: [MBZ] OT: The 10 most corrupt states in the U.S.

2014-07-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I flew out of Midway last time, the airport that's stuck in the 70s without an ounce of charm. Convenient to downtown but crowded and very tacky. On Mon, Jul 21, 2014 at 10:29 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I've driven through Illinois several times and have passed

[MBZ] W123 front speakers

2014-07-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The front speakers are shot on the 1983 300TD. How wasy is it to R/R the front speakers? Anybody have any good used ones sitting on a shelf? Is it possible to purchase a pair of new or NOS speakers that fit exactly without rewiring? Andrew Who listens exclusively to classical music when he

Re: [MBZ] German POWs from WWII

2014-07-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder how well OUR soldiers fared in German POW camps... On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 11:26 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: There were POW camps on Lake of the Woods during the war. One of the fellows who was imprisoned there went home to Germany after the war but

Re: [MBZ] German POWs from WWII

2014-07-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Did he say it with a straight face? On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 2:49 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My family had German POWs on the farm during the war. My grandmother tells stories of how they all wanted to hold my dad on their breaks and how they missed their kids

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am a little hung up on the meaning of BW and CEL. I didn't want to appear stupid, but probably a little late for that... On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah. His logic was all screwed up. Several people pointed that out. Like most

Re: [MBZ] Who lives in Kollyfawnya?

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice catch, Rich. I met a guy less than 10 miles from the DC beltway who has 13 laying hens in his b ack yard (all varieties and egg colors imaginable). Roosters are prohibited by Montgomery COunty (MD ordinance. He is selling out and moving his wife + 2 pre-teen boys to a 20 acre farm in North

Re: [MBZ] Mitch's Crackhead Neighbor

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How do you get MB Tex to blister like that? You could claim it's reptile skin. On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is that a good blue dash or a dash cover? I get the idea the offset on those silly wheels is more fitting for a 124 than a

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential

Re: [MBZ] Mitch's Crackhead Neighbor

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Message From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 11:56 AM To: Mitch Haley; Mercedes Discussion List Reply To: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mitch's Crackhead Neighbor How do you get MB Tex to blister like that? You could claim it's reptile skin. On Wed

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If you're asking me, I have two spare grilles IIRC and a bunch of palomino door and rear wagon panels On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 5:48 PM, John Reames via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Any ideas what I'd be looking at in parts-- 123.133, hood, grille, driver fender, metal behind grille,

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, you twisted my arm. We learned that when the glaciers advanced during the ice age they gouged the bedrock with linear markings. These lines. still visible, indicate in which direction the glacier was moving. My hand shot up and I posed this question: When the glaciers retreated didn't they

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts

2014-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am your man if you need cherry123 palomino door and rear hatch panels for a 300D/TD. I also have a couple blue door panels and a hatch area headliner cover for a 300D/TD. They are all offered at below market prices. For all you W108/109/111 fans, I have TWO spare rariators, an oil cooler, a

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

2014-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Great color combo, provided the interior isn't oogy. The $3800 price - probably depends on the maintenance history. If it drives good, mileage is accurate, and blows ice cold then worth negotiating over. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'd like to introduce Tim. He's my new publicist. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Tim Crone via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 1:17 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Melt in place. ;) In fairness, if you're going to say they

Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz?

2014-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ask if it has a trap oxidizer. :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Exactly. CA likes to hold cars hostage if the registration isn't current, no matter what the reason. When I bought my 1962 300SE out of a CA estate, I ended up using a

[MBZ] Totally and utterly OT: Kitty litter as a possible cure for cancer!

2014-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A topic never discussed enough - is it save to add composted kitty litter (corn based) to a vegetable garden? Well, guess what, troglodytes: It turns out this practice may actually CURE CANCER scientifically. *Jump-Starting the Body’s Immune System* Cancer researchers David J. Bzik and Barbara

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts

2014-07-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let me know off list exactyl what you need and I promise to lok this weekend. On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 2:00 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:48:19 -0400 To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] W123 parts From: mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] W123 parts

2014-07-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ouch. List people are savvy on how to deal with the insurance vultures. On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 7:21 AM, John Reames via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I got in a wreck weds eve... Trying to figure out whether they'd total it.. -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home:

[MBZ] Today's puzzler: W123 dead tach awakened by the horn

2014-07-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The tach in my 1983 300TD is temperamental, and probably on its last legs. Half the time it's pegged at zero then it behaves erratically and eventually calms down and performs correctly. I've noticed that when it's restingin dead mode, a tap on the horn brings it back to life. What's that about?

Re: [MBZ] Moderator?????

2014-07-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How do you upload a photo to the site? On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 9:21 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Sat, 26 Jul 2014 19:41:04 -0500 OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since he sold the GL, what was he driving??? A Chevy diesel 4x4 pickup towing a car

Re: [MBZ] Today's CL Find

2014-07-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice looking car, and less than 3 percent of the sticker price. Call Potomac German Auto to find out the price of a good used transmission. On Sat, Jul 26, 2014 at 10:00 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I may go look at this tomorrow - it's not too far from me and the

Re: [MBZ] Moderator????? [This time to the list as well!]

2014-07-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Who the Hell is Ernest Angley? On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: that's because you are a sensible young man! On Mon, Jul 28, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I always turn to Jabba for my

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's the best deal on a 30 year mortgage these days? On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My local credit union is saying 2.79% for 60 or 2.49% for 48. Based on the link you posted yesterday I wonder if they'd pre-approve me for a quick

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If so that's a big drop from last month's rates of 4.3x On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 12:57 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Still in the 3s I think. We refi'd last year to 4.125% down from 7.3% which we'd accepted because we got a 100% mortgage. The 4.125% is a little

Re: [MBZ] OT I am so angry

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You really need to be there so the tech can SHOW you what he's talking about, then ask for the book that dictates hours per job, The manager at the Montgomery Mall, MD Sears auto center is quite ethical and their prices are reasonable. They took good care of me after I purchased and installed

Re: [MBZ] Today's cheap home brew Find

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My criteria are value based: I shop for beer based on the lowest cost per percent of alcohol content, with a cutoff of 5%. On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 3:26 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I drink porters also - my all time favorite is Fuller's London Porter, though I haven't

Re: [MBZ] Newer Mercedes Diesel

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
They still make Beetles?? On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 5:39 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Curt, et al.My daughter bought a Beetle a couple of months ago at VW Gallery in Norwood on the (end of) the Automile, Providence Highway, and it was a painless procedure. We did do

Re: [MBZ] OT I am so angry

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, but do some due diligence first with the BBB. On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: This sounds like a scam. He should take it to the place Andrew recommended. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] OT I am so angry

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
both, one guy says he broke his foot so is out of commission for awhile. Have not heard from the other one yet. --R On 7/29/14 6:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: OK, but do some due diligence first with the BBB. On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 6:11 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT I am so angry

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yes, but they acted very responsibly in admitting their error and making me whole again with a free tow, engine flush, and oil change. On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 9:04 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: I looked up the Montgomery Mall

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What countries is she passing through, to get where exactly? She who must be admired? On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 9:46 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: SWMBA is completely off her rocker. I call her Last Minute Lucy, since she is a day late and dollar short at planning things.

Re: [MBZ] OT I am so angry

2014-07-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What car are you talking about? On Tue, Jul 29, 2014 at 10:10 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I got screwed over in March. Shop hosted a club event and I bit on their offer of reduced rates to have work done. The tech was not qualified to work on a D-jet system and

Re: [MBZ] OT: How is this game played exactly?

2014-07-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
is this game played exactly? On 29/07/2014 8:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What countries is she passing through, to get where exactly? She who must be admired? Uh, did you really ask that question? So, let me see, if you were on the west coast of the USA and wanted

Re: [MBZ] This One's For Wilt

2014-07-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Also known as the clean or neutron bomb IIRC. On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 1:43 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Your thought about fighting with rocks reminds me of the kinetic energy weapon that was supposedly developed during the cold war by Russia .. I think it was called

[MBZ] Nice W111 green cabriolet on ebay

2014-07-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I think they would entertain a slightly lower priced offer... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Benz-200-Series-280-SE-3-5-Cabriolet-V8-Floor-Shift-Burl-Wood-New-Paint-Chrome-Detail-/181479128544?forcerrptr=truehash=item2a40ffbde0item=181479128544pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Need A Muscle Car?

2014-07-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For a guy with zero punctuation skills, he has quite a nerve asking crazy money for that car. On Thu, Jul 31, 2014 at 10:15 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:18:17 -0500 Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: ‎

Re: [MBZ] What a day...

2014-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'm not feeling any love for VWs here. On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 11:26 AM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Fri, 1 Aug 2014 08:15:49 -0700 Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: All in all a simple oil change took just over 4 hours... It's frustrating when

Re: [MBZ] What a day...

2014-08-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Craig diese...@pisquared.net; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 1, 2014 11:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] What a day... I'm not feeling any love for VWs here. On Fri, Aug 1, 2014 at 11:26 AM, Craig via

Re: [MBZ] Please back slowly away from the crack pipe

2014-08-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am guessing maybe $1500 on a rainy day. On Sun, Aug 3, 2014 at 10:27 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What is it worth? On Aug 3, 2014 10:23 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 1987 Mercedes 300e

Re: [MBZ] Nice W108 Rolling Chassis

2014-08-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That is a steal. Lots of good drive trains lying around. On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 2:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Just waiting for that small block Chebby: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/sale-wanted-trade-giveaway/2102545-fs-1969-280se-w108.html#post9687825

Re: [MBZ] How screwed am I?

2014-08-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If it's clear it is either brake fluid or MB antifreeze. On Tue, Aug 5, 2014 at 10:44 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I noticed a long wet slick. The fluid is clear and a bit slick. Taste? Coolant doesn't taste like oil. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilege

2014-08-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How does the Leaf handle heating and AC? On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 2:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 11/08/2014 12:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: At the Nissan dealership to drive pickups yesterday I talked him into letting us drive the Nissan Leaf

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I use a small tray from the Container Store, from the back of the store along with the silverware trays. Cost under $4. On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 2:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Date: Mon, 11 Aug 2014 14:24:29 -0400 To: diese...@pisquared.net;

Re: [MBZ] OT - storing small parts

2014-08-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wow, you married well! On Mon, Aug 11, 2014 at 9:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: My wife uses an expensive Cascade dishwasher detergent that comes in a plastic rectangular tub that I use for the larger bolts, hose clamps, etc. They are challenged with head bolts, but

Re: [MBZ] Paint Sources

2014-08-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try www.paintscratch.com I ordered from them a couple years ago and IIRC it was $19.95/can. On Tue, Aug 12, 2014 at 10:51 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Can you buy a regular can of some size and just use a little HVLP sprayer? --R On 8/12/14 9:39 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If you coast downhill in an EV does that recharge the battery? On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 1:59 PM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 8/13/2014 1:32 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: They thought about buying a battery trailer that is

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My immigrant (German) father made Manhattan style clam chowder from scratch several times a year, using bacon, potatoes, celery (IIRC), tomatoes, green pepper, bay leaf, and large quohog (quahog?) clams plus maybe a few other items. It was totally awesome, and got better each succeeding day.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Sacrilegious talk about white man magic

2014-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I thought that the braking action regerated the batteries. WTF? On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 4:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: That might give her the extra charge she would need to get home. IIRC one of their problems was that

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We have two parallel discussions going on here, one focused on sleazy parts of Cambridge/Boston and the other on Manhattan, where I grew up. On Wed, Aug 13, 2014 at 4:26 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I worked in the office park right behind there, and used to go to

Re: [MBZ] Review for the 3.5

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The 4 speed automatic transmission in my 1969 (VIN #47) 280SE 3.5 had a slight drip that I monitored but left alone, because it shifted flawlessly for the 18 yeqars I owned it (including 2 years in the restoration shop). Once sorted out, the FI system was brick like in its nearly boringly

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's probably yuppified by now and charges $15 for a cup of chowdah. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 1:55 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Good story; close to pro literary. Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Back when there was a dive place called the

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com wrote: I need to get to Bahstun sometime again and check it out --R On 8/14/14 1:45 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes wrote: Definitely not yuppified. Same old no name. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 14, 2014, at 9:26 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Review for the 3.5

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I owned the 3.5 from 1990 until 2009. It now resides in Boca Raton. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 9:45 PM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yeah I think it's an over square engine and like most Euro designed engines, loves to rev and is designed for sustained high speed

Re: [MBZ] OT Yeah I know I am not supposed to laugh but.......

2014-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That was brutal but a teachable moment for Comedy School. On Fri, Aug 15, 2014 at 4:47 AM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=477477494156fref=nf Hendrik who only trawls facebook for the funny stuff

Re: [MBZ] Review for the 3.5

2014-08-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My only complaint was that it turned 4000 RPM at 80. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 11:34 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yup, the 3.5L is the stroker version -- stroke is shorter than the bore is wide. Turns 6200 rpm, believe it or not, and produces prodigious

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ugly cars

2014-08-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This? What's to like? https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=AZTEDK+CAR+PHOTOSei=UTF-8fr=moz35 On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 7:15 PM, dseretakis--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I actually like the Aztek. Sent from my iPhone On Aug 16, 2014, at 1:36 PM, Archer75--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] New Corvette will record every move a valet driver makes

2014-08-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I love that concept. Now if I could only afford a valet On Tue, Aug 19, 2014 at 3:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Have you felt apprehension about handing over your car keys to a valet? You will now appreciate the peace of mind of knowing exactly what happened

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There is an exception to that rule. If you to plan on a restoration, it pays to purchase a *running car* as cheaply as possible so you can take your time in making the most cost effective improvements at a leisurely pace.. This explains my 18 year enjoyment and simultaneous restoration of a 1970

Re: [MBZ] Web Editor

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Excuse my naivete, but is i free? On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 5:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I was wondering if anyone here has used Wordpress for putting a web site together. It looks like it's pretty user friendly and it's platform agnostic for the most part as

Re: [MBZ] MB in WILTON neighborhood

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has to be a one off - wonder what the badge says on the trunk lid. Very good deal for the money IMO. On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 11:09 PM, WILTON via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: And I'm gonna hafta let it go. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mountain Man via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Put the crack pipe down

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Never driven in rain, snow, daylight, or in the dark On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 3:42 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: That's exactly like mine; same non-reflective paint, same color. Unique interior has bed and drivers seat only. Ice cold air after sundown. Slick

Re: [MBZ] OT recycled dog food dispenser

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks for sharing. How creative! I wonder if cities without strays will bus them in to utilize all that free food. On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 5:32 AM, Hendrik and Fay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://www.spiegel.de/international/turkish-stray-

Re: [MBZ] Web Editor

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Back in the day, WP = WordPerfect, the best word processing software by far, way superior to Word (then known as MS Word).. On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 1:51 PM, Tim Crone via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 6:19 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:

Re: [MBZ] Holy rolling restorations batman

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
of reliability and then tinker away at it, plus if you buy at the bottom of the depreciation cycle you should not lose too much money on it. Hendrik whose cars are not quite rolling restorations On 21/08/14 04:53, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: There is an exception to that rule

Re: [MBZ] OT An eventful morning

2014-08-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Serves you right for not owning a 300TD wagon. On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 2:35 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I go pick up my wife at the airport this morning, as I am leaving the waiting parking area the Suburban starts hesitating and chugging. The Low Coolant

Re: [MBZ] 68 280SL

2014-08-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It must have been, although come to think of it, I've never seen a W113 in black. On Fri, Aug 22, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Was black available as a color back then? Sent from my iPad On Aug 22, 2014, at 11:35 AM, WILTON via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Project Car for Jaime

2014-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Let me see. I need to pay $7500, based on a sketchy narrative plus three useless photos, for a not particularly desirable model of Mercedes abandoned in a junkyard, Where's my checkbook? On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Here you go, Jaime

Re: [MBZ] 1991 mecedes 350sdl - $4000 (doechester)

2014-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Equipped with stealth technology - invisible to most cameras. On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 6:39 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: U no yo wants it yo Nice Mercedes runs great rides great looks sharp would consider a trade for older diesel truck

Re: [MBZ] Today's non running car crack smoker

2014-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
ICE COLD!! On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 9:54 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I am sealing the car Clubbing it to death on an ice floe? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Tire question

2014-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My 1983 300TD wagon needs new tires. Best deal on Tire Rack is for Kumho H rated 195/7/14 for $255. incl. shipping, for a set of 4. OTOH, I could get four new H rated tires for just over $200 on ebay:

Re: [MBZ] Tire question

2014-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
On the tires-easy website the price is only $176 for 4, delivered. Wonder where they are manufactured. Vietnam? On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 10:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: My 1983 300TD wagon needs new tires. Best deal on Tire Rack is for Kumho H rated 195/7/14 for

Re: [MBZ] Tire question

2014-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Tires-Easy.com http://www.tires-easy.com/ On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: On the tires-easy website the price is only $176 for 4, delivered. Wonder where they are manufactured. Vietnam? PRC

Re: [MBZ] Tire question

2014-08-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
/ On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 11:32 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: On the tires-easy website the price is only $176 for 4, delivered. Wonder where they are manufactured. Vietnam? PRC? https://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid

Re: [MBZ] Cars available

2014-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Do you remove decent Becker AM FM cassette radios prior to crushing? On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 12:45 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ok, what series are the manny cars? Any of them 124 cars? Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___

Re: [MBZ] S500 interior upgrade

2014-08-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Transmission wicking. Whazzat? On Wed, Aug 27, 2014 at 8:43 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: They are not as robustly built or appointed as the W140. A very korean car feel to them. I put 10k on mine. They have the 96-05 transmission wicking problems. Door and trunk

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So what is the WM price for a jug o' Mobil1? On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 8/28/2014 10:45 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: M1 is doing a $12 rebate on 5 quart jugs. Don't have the link handy

Re: [MBZ] Mobil 1 Rebate

2014-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
my iPad On Aug 28, 2014, at 12:46 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So what is the WM price for a jug o' Mobil1? On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM, Archer75--- via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: On 8/28/2014 10:45 AM, Mitch Haley

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: '84 300CD Auto Transmission leaking

2014-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I had an 83 and an 85 (coupe and wagons) but not an 84 so am partially informed as to your issues. When did you last service the transmission? Is it original with the car? Mileage? If a lot of fluid leaked out, the transmission may already be damaged. What are they quoting you to flush,

Re: [MBZ] Mailbox for Mac?

2014-08-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I have a Mac, but what will a betacoin do for me? On Thu, Aug 28, 2014 at 5:27 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: If there are any Mac users out there that want a betacoin for the Mailbox for Mac application, let me know. I've got three of them. Dan

Re: [MBZ] turbo rebuild

2014-08-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What model and year? On Fri, Aug 29, 2014 at 12:49 AM, Rick Hawkins Java via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Since the manifolds and turbo are all off, we took the turbo apart. It was full of carbon crab but the vanes look good i'm going to install a $40 ebay kit. Have any of you

Re: [MBZ] Cool Drone Video

2014-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What does this drone look like - any pictures? On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 7:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Don't know. He has other videos posted under the same user name, and I recall on one there was a remark about 25 mph winds at the time. I glanced at it and

Re: [MBZ] Cool Drone Video

2014-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks. At $1369 the price is probably gonna fall like a stone. On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 10:36 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: As stated in the video's title, it's one of these: http://www.dji.com/product/phantom-2-vision-plus Dan On Aug 30, 2014, at 10:28 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Cool Drone Video

2014-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The step is to mount some sort of automatic weapon, purely for self defense of course. On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 12:02 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The copter is GPS stabilized to stay where you want it. The Phantom is pretty amazing. The camera mount is gyro

Re: [MBZ] Two weeks with the MotoX

2014-08-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just discovered the voice to text on my LG Optimus, which is a truly awesome phone. I agree with Curt that the auto correct feature is a royal PIA, however. On Sat, Aug 30, 2014 at 9:06 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What Tim is talking about is having complete

Re: [MBZ] Classic car stock

2014-08-31 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's a very thin market. At those prices there may only be one or two bidders.. On Sun, Aug 31, 2014 at 9:43 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Might be a good idea. I watch a lot of collector/vintage auctions on the car porn channel. (Velocity channel) even the

Re: [MBZ] Classic car stock

2014-09-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The voice guru on my LG Optimus is utterly astounding. I can ask any question, usually in 3 words or less, and the first hit is usually right on the mark. On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 9:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What happens when they go out of business?

Re: [MBZ] Fw: Cell Phone Security was Re: Classic car stock

2014-09-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am going to post the message Chinese hackers are poopyheads on the cloud. When the hacker gangs break into my vault and read my message their heads will explode. Serves them right! On Mon, Sep 1, 2014 at 9:54 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Two people can keep a

Re: [MBZ] What's wrong with this picture?

2014-09-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nothing. It's a parts car, worth whatever someone wants to pay. On Wed, Sep 3, 2014 at 10:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 92 Mercedes 300e http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/4614637534.html via cPro Craigslist App iOS: http://bit.ly/CL_iOS Android:

Re: [MBZ] What's wrong with this picture?

2014-09-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I thought those were stock wheels. What is weird is the lack of interior photos. On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Maybe the seller is an artist of some sort? Sent from my iPhone On Sep 4, 2014, at 11:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

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