Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

2024-02-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
visible > from the viewing decks. The story goes that he was flying over and the winds > that developed over the crater created a huge downdraft and pushed him into > it. > > -D > > On Feb 9, 2024, at 2:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oh yeah. La Posa

Re: [MBZ] Latest arrival to Okie acres

2024-02-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That won’t buff out. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2024, at 4:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have owned this car at least different times and couldn’t resist when it > popped on a copart after selling it for a 3rd time last year. > > > > > Sent from my iPhon

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

2024-02-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
NWS or the Weather app on their phone… > > It’s a glorious day today! Already been out in the 20F morning to blow snow, > shovel the roof a little, and now I’m heading over to Winslow to have a nice > day in the sun with a little more heat. > > -D > >> On Feb 9, 2024,

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose day

2024-02-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The news was saying youz guyz got a goodly amount. Of course people down here are losing their minds with the rain. They complain when it’s hot and no rain and they complain when it rains and it’s cold. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Feb 9, 2024, at 9:58 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrot

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Mercedes Benz 450SLC

2024-02-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
AZ did the same thing. The nub on the crew would be standing at the rear of the car holding the opacity meter in the exhaust stream. We’d have to do it three times and it would average the readings. Every one of my diesels always passed with wicked low numbers. When I would take in the Cummins

Re: [MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
mechanism. Definitely sounds like the >>> door lock mechanism. Not too procey, about $160 from MB of Laredo. I’ve >>> done the rear doors, they’re not too bad, but the driver’s door might be a >>> bit more involved. Just wear gloves, as the metal on the doors has not b

Re: [MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-06 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
oo procey, about $160 from MB of Laredo. I’ve done > the rear doors, they’re not too bad, but the driver’s door might be a bit > more involved. Just wear gloves, as the metal on the doors has not been > deburred, at least the ones I’ve been into weren’t. > > -D > > On Feb 5, 2

Re: [MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-05 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
;> they pop up and the alarm sounds. >>> I’m going to goof around with it a little. >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Feb 3, 2024, at 2:07 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> I do not think the 163 has keyless go, so it sounds like the the locks are > not locking. Bad actuators? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 3, 2024, at 2:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> If I approach my locked ML350 with my keys in

[MBZ] W163 Door Lock Oddness

2024-02-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
If I approach my locked ML350 with my keys in my pocket and grab the door handle, the door will open and the alarm goes off. Seems to me like I should not be able to open the door unless I mash the unlock button on the fob. Ideas? AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] 2 jump packs and 1 crappy pic -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Sedan 4D, $1, 699

2024-02-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Looking at the one picture you would not expect such nice English in the post. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2024, at 8:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > And some extra numbers in the price > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/764648922237565/ > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Listen. Punxatony Phil says we will have an early spring. Mercedes Benz 280 SLK Roadster 2006, $10, 500

2024-02-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Shrewd marketing, using a groundhog to try to sell a car. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2024, at 7:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Look at the picks. I am open to trades for a nice pick up truck. Or selling > it outright. Please no lowballers. I do not need to sell.

Re: [MBZ] driven to shows in the villages Florida 1929 Mercedes-Benz gazelle, $10, 000

2024-02-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Imagine the raunchy geezer sex that has occurred in that. “Reminds me of the time I took Mable to the moving picture show in the next county…” Steam Cleaning and an ozone machine would be needed. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2024, at 8:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] A Rational Seller

2024-02-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Refreshing. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Feb 3, 2024, at 9:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:Not many of them around these days, or so it seems:<00o0o_bN0khFWViXF_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg>2006 mercedes benz cls500 for sale by owner - Fort Myers, FL - craigslistfortmyers.craigslist.org-D___

Re: [MBZ] Cheap decent looking ML

2024-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Listing no longer exists. Went quickly. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 30, 2024, at 4:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/x7hadUhZMrkMQiCA/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okie

[MBZ] Random Drop Top Parts

2024-01-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Fm1omzjKcieeyKyB/?mibextid=K35XfP Don’t see this kind of stuff pop up every day. AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

[MBZ] O.T. Maybe I Should Go Buy a Lottery Ticket

2024-01-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Dirt cheap '87 turbo on BAT

2024-01-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I guess Canadians don’t understand what a no reserve auction is. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2024, at 8:05 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > BLAME CANADA! > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip5OWcoE6GE > > >> On Sun, Jan 28, 2024 at 8:53 PM Andrew Strasfogel via M

Re: [MBZ] AZ BOB

2024-01-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That’s been for sale before. I remember the seats and the random blue cord. When it was for sale before I don’t think it had the glow plug issues. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2024, at 7:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/TdoLywrfDMTL38

Re: [MBZ] new reckon pinion steering, 2002 Mercedes S600 - $3, 000 (Carolina Beach)

2024-01-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
You mean “tempting I rack and” AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 28, 2024, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tempting I reckon > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/carolina-beach-2002-mercedes-s600/7711083026.html > > -- > --FT > > > __

Re: [MBZ] Just finished the oil cooler job on the GL and….

2024-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I have not had a job go sideways like that in a while. I guess I’ve been fortunate. The last time something close to that happened was when I took the dash out of my Dodge and rebuilt the HVAC box. I put everything back together had no parts left over and everything worked and then one day my so

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E320 CDI DOES NOT RUN

2024-01-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Say the word. I’m retired you know. I have nothing but time. Seller hasn’t responded to me yet, btw. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jan 27, 2024, at 12:32 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:It obviously runs as shown in the video. As long as it’s not stolen no title is no problem for me. Perhaps I

Re: [MBZ] In My Neighborhood

2024-01-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
He’s going to have to BaT that rascal to get that for it, unless the world has gone completely mad. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 26, 2024, at 6:04 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > But psychotically optimistic? > >

Re: [MBZ] Chowdah Q 17

2024-01-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
My plans, here in January, are to make Chowdah Q land in the midst of a month long drive about. We will see what curveballs the universe has for me this year. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2024, at 4:13 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Save the date-September 14, 2024

[MBZ] Klatta Klatta ML

2024-01-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/share/LLWzmFKviGyYNeNn/?mibextid=79PoIi AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/

Re: [MBZ] Black, Sticky, Impervious Something Something

2024-01-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> --FT >>>>>> Sent from iFōn >>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jan 20, 2024, at 3:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Picture? >>>>>>> >>>

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E500 Wagon -110k miles- $6,800

2024-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
ckstage courtesy of > some old friends. Seats right by the board. It was awesome. > > -D > >> On Jan 20, 2024, at 6:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I need the front piece under the drivers seat and I haven’t been able to >> locate it in

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E500 Wagon -110k miles- $6,800

2024-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
And, clearly, that was meant for the ML 350 sticky plastic thread. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2024, at 4:20 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > I need the front piece under the drivers seat and I haven’t been able to > locate it in black yet. > The carpets were atrocious. Eve

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E500 Wagon -110k miles- $6,800

2024-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I need the front piece under the drivers seat and I haven’t been able to locate it in black yet. The carpets were atrocious. Every time I’d run the extractor over it, it comes out looking like regular coffee or chocolate milk. I’ve suspended Martha OPS to get cleaned up to go see Steely Dan…oh

[MBZ] Black, Sticky, Impervious Something Something

2024-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Did the steam cleaning if the interior of the 350ML today. Worked well, looks great with one exception: the plastic trim beneath the passenger seat has a black, sticky residue on it. It is very evenly spread all over it. You can’t see it on there but when you try to wipe it off your cloth straig

[MBZ] W163 Wing Windows in the Way Back

2024-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I don’t want to tell you guys that it was 75° today and I was driving around with the windows down because I don’t want to rub it in. So I’m not gonna do that. But I will say is I got to use those little wing windows in the way back of my 350 ML for the first time today. How does one lubricate t

Re: [MBZ] Changing Oil on My W163

2024-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Is a vacuum pump (marketed for AC use) substantial enough? I have one of those already and it might sway me to do a DIY one to start with. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2024, at 11:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I will say that in deference to you and Floyd, it wo

Re: [MBZ] Leather in the W163

2024-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
3487106&hydadcr=19014_13382990&keywords=leatherique&qid=1705598615&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1 >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jan 18, 2024, at 11:12 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >>> mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Changing Oil on My W163

2024-01-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yeah….I always forget about the suckers. I suppose I’ll get one. I’m kinda tired of climbing under cars anyway. I’m sure we have beat this horse, but who has their favorites? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2024, at 4:42 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > No thanks. You

[MBZ] Changing Oil on My W163

2024-01-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Even though the seller said on purchase day that the oil had recently been changed, I figured I’d change it, post long trip, and I’d have a baseline. As I looked at the drain plug orientation I saw that the odds were great that the oil would drain out and get on front end parts and stuff. Long s

[MBZ] Leather in the W163

2024-01-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The seats in my W163 could use some love. They are by no means dry but they are not supple either. What’s the stuff smart guys use these days for returning leather to its original awesomeness? I’m guessing there is something for cleaning then something else for conditioning? Replaced the anten

Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

2024-01-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Pierre. He is odd. Dr. Booth is a demigod. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2024, at 9:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Who? PH or this other dude? Who is the other dude? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 16, 2024, at 10:4

Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

2024-01-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’ve forgotten how odd he is. I watched a vid the other day of him dealing with sun roofs. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2024, at 8:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think I need to come up with some sort of content and start pushing my > channel. Maybe a mix betw

Re: [MBZ] 2002 Mercedes, E320 4-matic

2024-01-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Might be a good fit for oldest child in California, but California premium prices must be nuts. AZBob Sent from my iPhoneOn Jan 16, 2024, at 9:49 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:Not an unreasonable price --FTSent from iFōnOn Jan 16, 2024, at 11:30 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Scanner/Code Reader

2024-01-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Now that the world has resumed some normalcy and I have a Mercedes in my driveway, what is the most useful code reader/computer/scanner I can get? I’ve got a little Blue Driver I bought when we were doing work on SILs 4runner and it works well on that. What are my choices and what proves most u

Re: [MBZ] Random 300E, 2.8

2024-01-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yep. Up to 92 they had the 260E aka 300E 2.6. Just a lower trim lower cost >>> 124. This one will have the 2.8 version of the 104. Car looks clean but may >>> or might not be overpriced. >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Jan 13, 2024, at 1

[MBZ] Low Miles E500

2024-01-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1770750113398911/ Would it kill people to actually clean their upholstery during their ownership? AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] If It Won’t Sell on its Own, Make a Package

2024-01-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/382073307732774/ This guy has been trying to sell that clapped out 190D for years. He must have recently taken a marketing class or something. Who is always wanting to make a rat rod? AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http:

[MBZ] obo just hmu

2024-01-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/285172404545001/ 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinf

[MBZ] Random 300E, 2.8

2024-01-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1071450594102038/ Not sure I’ve ever seen one of these. 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: ht

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

2024-01-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
In fact, I’d be hard pressed to pick one I wouldn’t mind having a pristine sample of. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2024, at 5:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Careful, there. > > One thing your Dad has going for him - he’s consistent! > > My first car, despite ha

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

2024-01-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Might be tough to find the needed plastic clips in a boneyard in AZ. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 12, 2024, at 10:08 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> > Used parts from a salvage yard? > > Randy > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Paragon Tires

2024-01-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 12, 2024, at 11:00 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Has anyone had any experience with Paragon tires? The ML350’s PO put a >> fresh set on before I bought it. >> Paragon looks like it’s a mad

[MBZ] O.T. Paragon Tires

2024-01-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Has anyone had any experience with Paragon tires? The ML350’s PO put a fresh set on before I bought it. Paragon looks like it’s a made in ‘Merica company with very decent reviews. The tires certainly rode well, have almost zero road noise, and did well in the rain and snow I drove through. AZ

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

2024-01-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Use one of those push pin tacks with the big plastic head > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 10, 2024, at 10:04 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Airflow was greatly reduced. It’s a ni

Re: [MBZ] My ML Fuel Tank

2024-01-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Operators Manual say 22 gallons. So 8 gallons left to stranded when it’s hard on E. I shall never knowingly challenge that. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2024, at 3:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sumpthin’ is goofy, but I do believe the W163 fuel tank only hold

Re: [MBZ] My ML Fuel Tank

2024-01-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I think I read 24.6 gal Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 11, 2024, at 2:35 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 11/01/2024 3:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> On the trip across our great country in my new to me ML350, I was routinely >> stopping to

[MBZ] My ML Fuel Tank

2024-01-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
On the trip across our great country in my new to me ML350, I was routinely stopping to fill when I’d get to 1/4 tank left. Each time it took anywhere from 9.0 gal to 10.2 gal to fill it. Once home, I ran it down to essentially E (needle hard on E, well below the reserve light). It took 14.3 gal

Re: [MBZ] No Running ML CDI

2024-01-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The post reads one way, the pictures show another way. Guess I should look at the pictures more closely.AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jan 11, 2024, at 10:42 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:ML350 not a diesel --FTSent from iFōnOn Jan 11, 2024, at 10:46 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] W163 Sunroof Wind Deflector Arms

2024-01-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Wed, 10 Jan 2024 17:03:58 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Finally got a chance to do some more messing around today with my >> ML350. WHEN i went to replace the cabin filter this is what I found: > > That would

[MBZ] W163 License Plate Fasteners FUBAR

2024-01-07 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Two of the four license plate fasteners on my ML350 have the bolts broken off in them. Not sure I can get them out with an easy out thing. And one of them is pretty buggered up and I doubt that a new bolt could go in there even if I get this broken one out. Is it possible to get in there and jus

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2024-01-05 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Home again, home again jiggity jig. Much better weather today. Did figure out that if I turn my headlights to the on position, they are on for about five seconds and then go out. The auto position works as it should and the headlights stay on when needed. Ideas? 2128 total miles driven. I’m goi

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2024-01-04 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
We went the northern route. Drove in snow from Groom, TX to out stop in Tucumcari tonight. Snowing pretty hard right now. The ML is fantastic in snow. Thanks to the clown sitting next to me on the flight to CLT, I felt kinda peaked yesterday so wouldn’t ya know it I woke up coughing and sneezi

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2024-01-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Another great day. 40ish degrees and drizzling mostly, and it cleared off in time to be able to drive into the sun. Several tanks of fuel has proven I’m getting 19.25 mpg driving the posted speed limit. Im stopping to fill when it’s approaching 1/4 tank and it’s taking 9 - 10 to fill it. 24.6 g

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2024-01-03 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
lades for these are NLA. Good opportunity for me >> to find aftermarket replacements. The stock (factory) wiper blades have a >> big “sail” on them to keep them pressed against the windshield at higher >> speeds, and they do make a difference. >> >> -D >> >

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2024-01-02 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
gt;> >> I'd take that cow catcher. It's actually up where my daughter lives and >> she is on her way here to visit. If she was there I'd ask her to take a >> look at it. If it is still around when she goes home I could get to put >> eyes on it. >>

Re: [MBZ] OT New Year Supper

2024-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I had all the stuff staged to make black-eyed peas but this little excursion came up so I reckon I’ll make it this coming weekend. I did have a terrific burger tonight at a place called Double Dog in Greenville. It reminded me of the burgers my grandmother used to make when I was wee. AZBob

Re: [MBZ] Time for a dash cam

2023-12-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It’s almost silly that everyone does not have one in their vehicles. So many work associates have stories how the videos have saved their proverbial bacon in court. Almost every non-Harley motorcyclist has one mounted to their helmets. I may get a couple soon. Maybe be able to install one in a

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2023-12-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Owner has had it for a year and is selling it because they bought a truck. Shouldn’t there be a couple flaps/panels to cover the gaps behind the back seats? AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Dec 29, 2023, at 12:27 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > South Carolina. That would be quite the

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2023-12-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
doesn’t have bun warmers… > > -D > >> On Dec 29, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> That is a great color. Not a fan of the elk guard or whatever it is on the >> front. >> That’d be on my list if it were closer. >> To b

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

2023-12-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That is a great color. Not a fan of the elk guard or whatever it is on the front. That’d be on my list if it were closer. To be clear, those have no shaft balancer issues, yes? AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Dec 29, 2023, at 11:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks nice,

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW Brasilia

2023-12-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The VW guy in our town had one but he always referred to it as his Type 321. It was that sweet VW blue. As a 16 year old, I found it quite exotic. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2023, at 4:15 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > so are you lusting Curt? > >> On Thu, Dec 28,

Re: [MBZ] 2001 Mercedes ML55 AMG

2023-12-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
f you choose to, let me know and maybe we can plan a > mini-‘Q and install your hitch! We could come down to the valley and thaw out. > > -D > >> On Dec 28, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> i’m getting kind of excited about this. I

Re: [MBZ] 2001 Mercedes ML55 AMG

2023-12-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
t;> >>> --FT >>> Sent from iFōn >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:43 AM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/> via >>>> Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Some of these had engines with head b

Re: [MBZ] 2001 Mercedes ML55 AMG

2023-12-28 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Seller is sending me pictures of the “slight fading of the paint on the fender flares and the hood” . I don’t know if I want a go fast vehicle, but it sure is pretty. AZBob AZ Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2023, at 9:16 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looking for a go-fas

Re: [MBZ] How is it I Have Never Seen This?

2023-12-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
300D…W124, yes? Sent from my iPad > On Dec 27, 2023, at 11:10 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > 300SDL? 350SDL?? W126? > >> On Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 12:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> 3k >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Dec 27, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] Excellent Condition Mercedes ML430

2023-12-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Should 160K miles make me nervous? Not having a second vehicle stinks. I think, just so I have something, I need to choose from this Cali M class, the green Tucson E320, or the W124 diesel. Advice? AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Dec 27, 2023, at 10:50 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrot

[MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

2023-12-25 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>From toasty AZ AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] May have been drinking too much eggnog - 2004 ML350 - $7, 500

2023-12-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
No rust, no mother-in-law. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2023, at 8:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/addison-mercedes-benz-ml350-awd/7700699752.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] OT I dropped acid then ordered this -- 2020 Rolls-Royce cullinan, $259, 995

2023-12-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
We went over to Hollywood to visit the oldest girl child a couple of months ago and while we were there, we spent half a day in the Beverly Hills area visiting some friends. Those RR abomination things are all over the place. And there are a lot of those god-awful Lamborghini SUVs rolling around

Re: [MBZ] She's Dropping the Price

2023-12-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
If I had the room to spare, I’d do it. Looks like something I could cut my flipping teeth on. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 21, 2023, at 1:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Probably would be an easy flip, doesn’t look too bad. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 21, 2

Re: [MBZ] She's Dropping the Price

2023-12-21 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It is and it is. I’d be tempted, if I still had my truck, I’d make a day trip and scope it out. Or…what size wheel and tire would that be? I’d be much more enthusiastic if it were something other than one of my less fav colors. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 21, 2023, at 1:30 PM, dan pe

Re: [MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan

2023-12-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Jeez Louise. If he spent the energy and time in just doing the right thing for that car as he spent in that writing that treatise the world would be a better place. Those guys are dumber that a box of hammers. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Merc

Re: [MBZ] Attractive '83 240D on BAT

2023-12-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Clean them up and BaT them. Make some money. The people who will pay mucho $$$ for those are out there. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2023, at 6:46 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have a couple of 240Ds with the same sort of mileage and the same sort of > condition.

[MBZ] Cut the Ask in Half Then We Can Talk

2023-12-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/bisbee-1984-mercedes-benz-300d/7699333281.html AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz 300D Diesel

2023-12-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/iM0wsVX6EFb Almost looks like forced patina. Maybe it was easier to hit it with a sandblaster than it would have been to try to paint a new fender. AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] R320 CDI

2023-12-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Isn’t there something weird about them like you need to disassemble a great deal of it to perform some type of simple maintenance? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 18, 2023, at 11:41 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting: > >

[MBZ] Green, Low Miles

2023-12-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/ctd/d/phoenix-2001-mercedes-benz-e320-low/7697876609.html Maybe $4000? I have no compass any longer. AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] That Paint is New?

2023-12-17 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/hualapai-1983-mercedes-benz-300sd-turbo/7696069734.html AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2023-12-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I started with State Farm in 1979. They have always been the least money, best coverage. The premiums just keep going up. I haven’t shopped around in about three years (being distracted with eldercare) but I’m going to next week. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 16, 2023, at 8:03 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] BlueTecs

2023-12-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> Forgot to mention, stick to pre 2009 e class or pre 2008 ML/GL to avoid DEF. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 16, 2023, at 1:30 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> There is a metric crap load of BlueTecs for sale out here right now, ma

[MBZ] BlueTecs

2023-12-16 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
There is a metric crap load of BlueTecs for sale out here right now, many of them reasonably priced. Steer clear? I watched a video from Hoovie’s friend, The Wizard. He maintains, that among Mercedes SUVs, your best choice it’s a 2012 ML 350. The search for a replacement for my pick up is goin

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

2023-12-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Insurance is out of control. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have talked about this a year or 2 ago, but it is time to do something > about USAA. Their prices are totally out of control for both home and auto, > with ze

Re: [MBZ] When is One of Us Dipping our Collective Toe in This Ocean?

2023-12-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Wonder why it was wrapped? How much of a pain is it to unwrap?  AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2023, at 10:17 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:It’s actually gray which is better. Doesn’t say what the year is but that’s a bit low for these and might be “reasonable” in the market. --FTS

Re: [MBZ] GL450 Deal

2023-12-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
If I had garage room I think I’d be tempted after first scoping it out really well. You have to expand your horizons, right? Flip it or drive it. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2023, at 10:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:That could be a reasonable deal. A compressor is $150 and ea

Re: [MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

2023-12-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
t; -D > >> On Dec 15, 2023, at 8:21 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> 📸 Look at this post on Facebook >> https://www.facebook.com/share/CDwJGxXZFGBidjgW/?mibextid=79PoIi >> >> AZBob >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ___

[MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

2023-12-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/CDwJGxXZFGBidjgW/?mibextid=79PoIi AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: h

[MBZ] Cali Wagon in AZ

2023-12-15 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/zZzgrPmhHmW6YtvU/?mibextid=79PoIi Non-Op Cali nonsense AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

[MBZ] Only Need in Cold Weather Like Snow

2023-12-14 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/torrance-2011-mercedes-ml-e350-diesel/7697732217.html Don’t need that damn DEF heater. AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

2023-12-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
you need to go different places at the same time, you > need three, if not, two). > > >> On Wednesday, December 13th, 2023 at 4:35 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> >> >> I have averaged about two scammers each day off of Fakebo

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

2023-12-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I have averaged about two scammers each day off of Fakebook marketplace, and the one scammer from Craigslist. And….I sold it at full ask to a CL dude. The guy is from Albuquerque, flying in Saturday and driving it home. The moolah is already in my account. Now the hunt is on even though I was

[MBZ] Car

2023-12-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/woodland-car/7689033280.html 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailma

[MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

2023-12-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://modesto.craigslist.org/cto/d/modesto-1975-mercedes-280c/7695931114.html Sehr viele ask, but tidy none the less. AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

[MBZ] A Real Color

2023-12-13 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/denver-one-lady-owner-97-e320-mercedes/7695427403.html Pictures suck but it’s something other than silver, tan, grey, black… AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] Different Looking ML

2023-12-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yes, it was Floyd. He is the go-to guy for the straight dope on these. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2023, at 3:12 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A couple of questions: > > 1.) Are those current photos? > > 2.) What “ECU”? > > If they’re talking about the engine co

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