Re: [MBZ] 1989 190E for parts or project - $1,200

2022-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I guess money is not worth much anymore --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 12, 2022, at 9:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Does not run. > > https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/vicksburg-1989-mercedes-benz-190e-good/7495737140.html > ___ > http:

Re: [MBZ] The dents are from backing boats into it - 1995 E320 Convertible - $4, 000

2022-06-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Crackhead --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 12, 2022, at 9:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Potato cam pics > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/la-vergne-1995-mercedes/7495713174.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] 2009 E350 4MATIC - 157k miles - $8,500

2022-06-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Not sure where a 211 sr motor is, might be in the roof above headliner behind the sr which would be a pita. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 13, 2022, at 2:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Keyless/go door handles on drivers side are inop (common issue). Sunroof > needs the motor

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
>>>> wrote: >>> >>> It pretty much appears that if he just walks away from this the yard will >>> take possession of the remains of the truck and do with it as they please. >>> >>> Thanks, everyone! >>> >>> -D >>> >

Re: [MBZ] if u think that u can get it cheaper elsewhere please keep looking so we dont waste eachothers time. 2006 MERCEDES CLS500 WITH PUSH BUTTON START - $5, 800 (Greenville)

2022-06-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah that’s about it except you forgot the part about a cheepcheep backyard respray in that hideous color --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 14, 2022, at 12:32 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Possible translation: > "I bought the car as a totaled wreck and rebuilt it with aftermarket > fende

Re: [MBZ] In normal times this is a $500 car

2022-06-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have one similar I’ll sell for $500 —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 14, 2022, at 8:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/538889371292645/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] $$$$ Klatta Klatta Away

2022-06-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Thank you no --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 15, 2022, at 12:02 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 15/06/2022 10:51 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> On 2022-06-15 11:45, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >>> >>> Time to move further south. Easier for you folks than for us in the

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

2022-06-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I had one like that, maybe in a 210 of the same vintage. I just put a bit of paper in to shim it and it worked fine --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 15, 2022, at 6:18 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > How much is a new socket? > Mitch. > >> On 2022-06-15 17:55, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wr

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ford stops delivery, may recall nearly 50000 Mach-E cars

2022-06-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So I have not been following this but your post seems to suggest undersized connectors for the current flow, so software will limit current flow? I guess that’s easier than doing a hardware fix. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 16, 2022, at 5:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Ford stops delivery, may recall nearly 50000 Mach-E cars

2022-06-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
re compensating by changing the software to limit the > current flow to less than originally allowed. > > > >> On Thu, Jun 16, 2022, at 9:18 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> So I have not been following this but your post seems to suggest >> undersized

Re: [MBZ] 2010 S550 - 105k miles - $19,900

2022-06-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$15k would be a stretch --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 16, 2022, at 9:49 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice and sounds pretty well cared for > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/winnetka-2010-mercedes-benz-550/7497348879.html > ___

Re: [MBZ] 2010 S550 - 105k miles - $19,900

2022-06-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
On Jun 16, 2022, at 11:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > How long before $6 gas starts to affect the value of these thirsty cars? > > Or is it still "if you have to ask you can't afford it" when it comes to fuel > economy? > > >> On T

[MBZ] OT you think petrol is bad

2022-06-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Called my AC guy to come charge up a mini-split that is getting a little weak on output. He says just so you know when you see the bill my cost for a tank of 410 gas has gone from $100 to $600 the last year. He is totally astounded. I don’t even know how this can be. --FT Sent from iFōn _

Re: [MBZ] I should go look at this -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $1, 000

2022-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
9am tomorrow morning. Kind of a rough area but the miscreants will likely be still in bed at that time. Will have backup. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 18, 2022, at 3:35 PM, Floyd Thursby wrote: > >  > I'm not sure Jesus is even in this country but I sent him a message and will > see what he

Re: [MBZ] A question about resurrection of an old gas car

2022-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Worth throwing some $$ into it then --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 18, 2022, at 3:16 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > About $700 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 18, 2022, at 2:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I don't know about any of that stuff really.

Re: [MBZ] Perfect car for your YouTube channel - 2004 SL600 - 130k miles - $14, 999

2022-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Might be worth $10k with the issues. Still would take some time and money to get sorted. I think too that engine might be a bit problematic. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 19, 2022, at 12:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "I bought it a couple years ago" > > Strange that it has D

Re: [MBZ] OT you think petrol is bad

2022-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Too funny. But strong work on the AC. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 19, 2022, at 7:52 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Three cans of R134a were about $10.75/each at Autozone yesterday. I didn’t > think that was bad at all. > > Took under two hours total to replace the compressor

Re: [MBZ] just needs new breaks and front bumper has been hit but doesn’t effect anything - 2005 ML500 - $5,000

2022-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Great pics of a $5k truck --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 19, 2022, at 9:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://richmondin.craigslist.org/cto/d/richmond-2005-mercedes-benz-500-ml/7498670345.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search li

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Fright

2022-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I grabbed one of those for my welding class to keep there in my locker, I was quite surprised with how good it has performed. Not as solid as my DEWALT but for 1/10 the price it is very good —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 21, 2022, at 12:14 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah I

Re: [MBZ] 2006 C230 manny - 181k miles - $4,450

2022-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
U u u yeah…. Whatever… Not a bad looking car except the wheels look about 3 sizes too big? Way too much for a 16yo cheep-klasse with 181k and cel —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 21, 2022, at 12:01 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "There is a cel on for the computer no

Re: [MBZ] 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D Turbo Diesel

2022-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s pretty cool ( bad pun). There’s a cleaning machine like a sandblaster that’s uses ground up dry ice. It will get rid of all kinds of stuff and leave no residue or abrasion. Great for engines. I’ve watched some vids of it. Machines are not cheap --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 21, 2022, at 1

Re: [MBZ] Oh, thank heaven.

2022-06-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I stopped to get a few gallons of gas at a local station. Premium 93 was $6.40/gal I had to look twice, thought it was 5.40. I wonder if this was unadulterated stuff for boats. 89 was like 5.30 so I got a few gallons of that. Was 4.95 at Costco this evening, it has come down a bit from last

Re: [MBZ] Not Sure if Bleach Will do the Job

2022-06-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s actually an interesting project if it works. Take a beater cheep-klasse and hot rod it with a 55, kinda fun --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 22, 2022, at 2:27 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > Uh…. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/448344357126886/ > > AZBob >

Re: [MBZ] 1971 250C - 98k miles - $14,900

2022-06-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
“Sold as is” is always a big flashing caution light --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 22, 2022, at 1:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Crack? > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenwood-1971-mercedes-benz-250c/7499799211.html > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] ML350 Motor Mounts

2022-06-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good work. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 22, 2022, at 9:16 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did the left side this afternoon, under two hours from start to finish, not > bad. I did much the same on this one as I did on the right side - I loosened > the engine support that sits o

Re: [MBZ] Is this the old OK Don/Okie Acres/MMM car?

2022-06-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like a $500 POS could be the basis for an autocross or rally car or something --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 22, 2022, at 9:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1191929741576090/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > __

Re: [MBZ] ML350 Motor Mounts

2022-06-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
later model motor mounts > are a major challenge. The W163 is especially unpleasant because you have to > replace them form the wheel well, not underneath the car. > > -D > >> On Jun 22, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Car Washes

2022-06-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Haha my cars all turn yellow green in March or so. First the pine pollen then oak stuff, then the inchworms eating the oak leaves and shitting their output all over the cars, then they drop down on the cars on their little webs you can’t see. Now the golden orb weaver spiders are busy every nigh

Re: [MBZ] Car Washes

2022-06-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Unfortunately not —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 24, 2022, at 2:37 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 24/06/2022 2:33 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> Haha my cars all turn yellow green in March or so. First the pine pollen >> then oak s

Re: [MBZ] 2003 Mercedes Benz E320

2022-06-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It could be beige/beige like my E500 —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 24, 2022, at 3:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > Want something boring for the eyes? > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-2003-mercedes-benz-e320/7500489474.html > Sent from Mail for Windows > > A

Re: [MBZ] IT HAS DOUBLE PANE BULLETPROOF WINDOWS! - 1995 S420 - $8, 900

2022-06-25 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
ITS A RARE LONG WHEEL BASE Sent from my iPad > On Jun 25, 2022, at 8:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/paw-paw-mercedes-s420beautiful-owner/7501243531.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To sear

Re: [MBZ] 2004 Mercedes 500 S

2022-06-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks very nice but stupid price Sent from my iPad > On Jun 26, 2022, at 8:55 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > I don’t recall seeing may of these pop up in Dan’s new neck-of-the-woods. > > https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/parks-2004-mercedes-500/7501261476.html > Sent fro

[MBZ] Elvis

2022-06-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
--FT Sent from iFōn___ 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

[MBZ] Elvis2

2022-06-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
--FT Sent from iFōn___ 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] Elvis

2022-06-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
27;d at least keep the suspensions inflated, or put in > springs for display. > -MMM- > >> On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 6:41 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn_

Re: [MBZ] Elvis

2022-06-26 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good point. It got me a little verklempt too —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 26, 2022, at 9:28 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder how Mercedes-Benz feels about the missing *Bindestrich* in the > wall signage. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] 1997 Mercedes Benz S320

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$500 and a flex disk or two --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 28, 2022, at 11:54 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > “Drive shaft broke”…oh my. > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1997-mercedes-benz-s320/7499976437.html > Sent from Mail for Windows > > > AZBob > >

Re: [MBZ] Premium 16.9/gal

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
ss with the little colored balls > that rolled around when the gas was pumping? Or am I dating myself? > > -D heading out to yell at the kids on my lawn… > > > On Jun 28, 2022, at 12:55 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>&g

Re: [MBZ] Premium 16.9/gal

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Jun 28, 2022, at 12:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >>> And they checked your oil and washed the windshield, too, right? >>> >>> Remember the gas pumps that had the sight glass with the little colored >>> balls that rolled around when the gas was

[MBZ] Yay me

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
On a road trip. Went to Graceland Sunday. Monday morning headed down the Blues Highway. Memphis LKQ right on the way, they had a S550 so I popped by to see if it had the distronic mount I need. Shonuff!!! Woman charged be warranty fee and I didn’t catch it. But $19 and last part I need. Yay me.

Re: [MBZ] Yay me

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’m thinking he might not frequent the areas we were in --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 28, 2022, at 1:14 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > You should've said hi to The Donald Snook. > He's in the Memphis area. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: June 28, 2022 12:33

Re: [MBZ] Premium 16.9/gal

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
In the south it’s “y’alls dowyen wun” --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 28, 2022, at 12:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah but you'd always end up getting your oil overfilled by the kid with a > quota telling you "yer a qwaart low" > >> On Tue, Jun 28, 2022, at 12:24 PM, Rick Kno

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So we don’t have to keep paying the rooshans? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 28, 2022, at 5:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > We got our integration with carfax fixed. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search l

Re: [MBZ] 2011 S550 - 88k miles - $19,500

2022-06-28 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yes very much so --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 28, 2022, at 3:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Overpriced? > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/bridgeview-mercedes-550/7502362871.html > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] You can't find one like this online - 2007 ML63 - $5,000

2022-06-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That looks like the one hoovie fixed up and unloaded for about that much but I don’t think his had black interior. That’s not a bad deal if stuff works —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 28, 2022, at 11:48 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > And yet, here it is. > > https://chicago.cra

Re: [MBZ] The plugged up DPF bluetec

2022-06-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Want an 07E350? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 30, 2022, at 1:30 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Like I said. Let me know when you're ready to sell it. I promise I WON'T let > it sit in the back forty to rust in pieces. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: June 30, 2

Re: [MBZ] Anybody near Jefferson, GA?

2022-06-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I was over that way yesterday but just passing through --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 30, 2022, at 6:32 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > wrote: > > I found an 84 300SD with only 69K miles. Supposed to be in perfect like new > shape. Pictures do look like it. Anybody near Jefferson, GA and wan

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

2022-07-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I saw diesel on my road trip MS AL GA in mid 5s --FT Sent 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 Striplin via M

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

2022-07-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep. Gas gets cheaper in upstate SC because the pipeline goes through up that way. Down here it is shipped or barged in I guess. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jul 1, 2022, at 1:58 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ssshhh. Don't tell anyone, but there are pipelines that crisscross the

Re: [MBZ] Bluetec codes

2022-07-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Can you take it off and see how it runs? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 1, 2022, at 5:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > See attached for codes. Appears to be o2 sensor related and DPF as > suspected. Of I cleared coded and took it down the street. No power. Pulling > in driveway

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

2022-07-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s the best outcome. Bonus points if it happens before they can get the converter off --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 1, 2022, at 7:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sometimes the car falls off the cheap scissor jack they are using to hold it > up, saving everyone but the funer

Re: [MBZ] Moving a storage shed

2022-07-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Jack it up at one end so you can get it up enough to get the trailer under it (block it up back a coupla feet so you can get the jack(s) out) then wrap straps or chains around it to hook to the winch and pull it the rest of the way onto the trailer. Throw straps over it to hold it down on the tr

Re: [MBZ] Determining Type of Tongue for Hitch

2022-07-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I use the ones that drop an inch or two then the ball bolts in. 2” balls are pretty much standard. The receiver isn’t that high off the ground so you won’t need one that adjusts or drops down very far. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 2, 2022, at 12:49 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Determining Type of Tongue for Hitch

2022-07-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
gt; > Thanks! > > Yeah, I’ll go with a 2” ball since that’s pretty much standard. I just was’t > suer if there was a “swwet spot” for receiver height that I should go for. > > -D > >> On Jul 2, 2022, at 12:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Filling the GL

2022-07-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 up in the morning --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 2, 2022, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Premium 16.9/gal

2022-07-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
sight glass but not with little balls in it. >>>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 28, 2022, 1:02 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> And they checked your oil and washed the windshield, too, right?

Re: [MBZ] OT - OpenCore and (Classic) Macs

2022-07-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I can’t keep up with macOS names, I always need to look up the numbers of various iterations --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 3, 2022, at 1:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just did a test on my Mac Pro 5,1 running OpenCore so I can move up to a > more current (Monterey) opera

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

2022-07-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/granville-2001-mercedes-benz-32

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

2022-07-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s a S.L. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 3, 2022, at 12:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not interested in dickering with flippers. > > https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalamazoo-89-mercedes-560-sl-for-sale/7504235470.html > ___ > http:

Re: [MBZ] House thermostat

2022-07-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You were just down the road! I love it here in the Lowcountry, hot, humid, it’s great --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 3, 2022, at 8:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I let the wood stove go out almost two months ago. I did run the wal mount > AC one day in early June which is sur

[MBZ] OT Freedom Rifle kit

2022-07-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
This is a good deal. Add a PSA lower and it’s all good. I got one a coupla years ago, this price is lowest I’ve seen since then. https://palmettostatearmory.com/psa-16-m4-carbine-length-5-56-nato-1-7-nitride-freedom-rifle-kit-5076171.html --FT Sent from iFōn

[MBZ] S550 stuff

2022-07-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I put the distronic mount on the car. This is the one I pulled off I think an 07 in the LKQ yard in Memphis. It also doubles as the hood safety latch grab bar. Of course it didn’t quite fit the radiator mount I got off some other year car, maybe an 11. I have no idea why Benz varies things aroun

Re: [MBZ] S550 stuff

2022-07-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
09. 07 was first year --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 4, 2022, at 4:47 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is yours a 07? I heard that is absolutely the worst year for them. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 4, 2022, at 3:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mer

Re: [MBZ] fuel pump copper washers

2022-07-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
HF sell a copper washer assortment --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 4, 2022, at 7:08 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have looked up the part numbers in the EPC for the copper washers used on > the fuel pump connections on a 116 and others but it is a N number and I can > never g

Re: [MBZ] S550 stuff

2022-07-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
washer line. Made >> it a real PITA when you wanted to trim the end as it aged and got brittle >> and wouldn’t fit on the pump nipple. >> >> -D >> >>>> On Jul 4, 2022, at 4:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>> wrote: >>> &

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

2022-07-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Project card. $285,469 mi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 5, 2022, at 11:57 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "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 > >

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

2022-07-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s probably a lot of fun --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 5, 2022, at 11:26 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > 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.cra

[MBZ] 123 fakebook group

2022-07-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/W123NA/permalink/5251843014882395/ I realize some may find this distasteful, but I feel compelled to post anyway. Lots of new people are coming into W123 circles, and histories of certain products - but also certain people doing business in our world - get lost ve

Re: [MBZ] power steering leek. 2003 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 500

2022-07-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
AMazon has some packages of the things. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 7, 2022, at 12:37 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have to go to the dealer for the door plastic things? > (I assume you're talking about the door panel fasteners) > > ___ > h

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

2022-07-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It was the first year so maybe --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 7, 2022, at 5:21 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is supposedly the worse year and to be avoided at all costs. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 7, 2022, at 1:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >

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

2022-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So battery drain in the radio and no AC. $2k car at best --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 8, 2022, at 1:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > NOT ACCEPTING ANYTHING UNDER $3900 > > https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-bend-2001-mercedes-320-4wd/7506079713.html >

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

2022-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
PRICE IS FIRM Looks fairly nice and miles aren’t crazy. Scan it and see what nannies might be unhappy. Might not be a bad deal if not rusted. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 8, 2022, at 1:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seems suspiciously cheap. > > https://chicago.craigslist.o

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

2022-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks nice but crazy price. Meelo Yeelo? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 8, 2022, at 1:15 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "1981 chassis with 1979 interior and 1982 engine" > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-d-1981-classic-mercedes-benz/7506295618.html > __

Re: [MBZ] Comfort

2022-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My buddy in college had a handmedown Granada that I think was his granny’s. It served to get us around. He was always going on about how “it looks like a Mercedes” 124 seats are very comfortable. I think the MB seat designers hit the peak with those --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 8, 2022, at 4:

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

2022-07-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s right --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 8, 2022, at 6:58 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-07-08 18:33, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> Looks nice but crazy price. Meelo Yeelo? > > He's old enou

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

2022-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My green 95 has same color interior and it looks good with the green. I think it goes well with black too. The clear coat is shot, will need to be taken down and resprayed. Mine is shot too. Carwashes. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 9, 2022, at 11:30 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] 210 Headlights

2022-07-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My wagon has one replacement but I don’t know what it is. I think it’s glass Depo seem high quality --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 9, 2022, at 11:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is the preferred replacement units these days? I do not want the > horrible cheap looking a

Re: [MBZ] Moved the storage building

2022-07-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Metal roof is easy and quick and not too expensive. Go to a metal roof maker, give them your dimensions, they’ll roll them and cut to length, you just screw then down. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 10, 2022, at 9:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am thinking about just putt

Re: [MBZ] Plummeting diesel prices

2022-07-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Road trip to NC on Saturday I saw $5 dizzel at one station --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 11, 2022, at 12:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I paid $5.25 yesterday, down from $5.69 last week. (20878) > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To s

[MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My lady friend has been having trouble with her neighbor for a few months now. He shot it her house with a pellet gun, got arrested, out on bail. Stole her deer cam she put up which pinged on it’s gps in his garage , cops got a search warrant and found firearms in the house which he was supposed

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
She took CWP class on Saturday. I suggested talking with the sheriff to expedite the permit. She has .22 pistol, I got her some high-powered hollow points. Trying to talk her into something with a bit more stopping power but for now 9 rounds of hollow points would even things out a bit. She

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
One would think but apparently the court did not agree —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jul 13, 2022, at 7:54 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > All you have to do is revoke bail when somebody violates the bail conditions > they agreed to. > > ___ > htt

Re: [MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You should go check it out, get the specifics, offer $3k, we’ll fix it and flip it and make $6k right quick --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 11:20 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Because they’re using a generic OBDII scanner and it’s talking about drive > train issues,

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

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Aside from the illiterate seller that does look like a very nice car. Whether it’s worth $9.5k is up to an interested buyer. When you can buy a 15yr newer S550 for near that it would be for someone who is really into 140s --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 12:29 PM, Allan Streib via Merc

Re: [MBZ] Xenus have invaded this car!!!! 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 - $3, 600 (Clearwater)

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
awhile though it might tarnish my image a bit. YMMV --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 12:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yabbut isn’t 2007 the worst year for these things? > > -D > >> On Jul 13, 2022, at 9:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Merc

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

2022-07-13 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A buddy just put solar on their house. I don’t know who they had do it but he was happy with the process. They were waiting on a Tesla battery for some storm resilience last we talked about it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 13, 2022, at 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve

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

2022-07-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
lack. I presume they would be easier to take care of in a DIY fashion than a > newer model. Do they have self-destructive wiring issues? I can never > remember which years had that. > > >> On Wed, Jul 13, 2022, at 12:45 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> Asi

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

2022-07-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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 trucks --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 14, 2022, at 10:50 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-07-14 10:45, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >

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

2022-07-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’d beat it down some, offer $1k. 99 is not the best year so it could develop problems but if it’s running ok now and you have minimal expectations it could be a good beater or basis for an off-roader build or tow vehicle --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 14, 2022, at 11:29 AM, Allan Streib via Mer

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

2022-07-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So in other words we owe $8k on a buy here pay here 6 yr loan so that’s the price which is about $3k too high. Good luck! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 14, 2022, at 4:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lien on title. NO SCAMMERS WELCOMED. > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/

Re: [MBZ] 02CL500 adventures

2022-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I recall those adventures. More than I’ve tackled so far. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 15, 2022, at 1:13 PM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have fun and enjoy the challenges of getting a car back on the road. Have > and 82 300D that I bought off of Ebay and completed and engine

Re: [MBZ] 02CL500 adventures

2022-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep for sure --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 15, 2022, at 1:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > 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

Re: [MBZ] OT: Poos needs a Cadillac

2022-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I’d definitely drive that --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 15, 2022, at 5:16 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is awesome. I’m a purist by far, but that’s a really nice, well done > restomod. > > -D > >> On Jul 15, 2022, at 2:12 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >

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

2022-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Apparently local Costco has reg for 3.90 today. I’ll probably go fill up the wagon on Sunday --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 15, 2022, at 1:53 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-07-15 13:46, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> Around here diesel is down $0.30 in the last month. Gas

[MBZ] PUT IN YOUR FUSES!!!

2022-07-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I was going over the fuses and module for the ESP/BAS (or ABS, I forget) on the CL500 and found a missing 5A fuse for the ESP module and functions. Popped in a fuse and LO! the error disappeared. YAY ME!!! I have no idea why the fuse was missing. Took it out for a drive, everything works, eve

Re: [MBZ] AZ Cars in July

2022-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s like here with pollen in the spring, cars turn green with sludge --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 16, 2022, at 11:09 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is what one’s vehicle looks like during July and August here in AZ: > > > > > The dust blows then you get 15 seconds of a

Re: [MBZ] OT: Lenovo Chromebook

2022-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I fixed a MacBook that had water spilled on it and one of the boards got corroded badly. Ordered a used part from ifixit and they had a vid on how to replace the board. At some point I upgraded the HD in it too when the old one was failing. Wasn’t too difficult. This thing is at least 10-12yo I

Re: [MBZ] Does this look like

2022-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Oh yep, took it off and saw the name, it’s 2 magnets. Hmmm good to have. Lockdown Gun Concealment Magnet , Black https://a.co/d/clsNP4Q --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 16, 2022, at 12:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > A gun holder of some sort? On the driver side of the center console. I

Re: [MBZ] Does this look like

2022-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
> >> On Jul 16, 2022, at 9:44 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Oh yep, took it off and saw the name, it’s 2 magnets. Hmmm good to have. >> >> Lockdown Gun Concealment Magnet , Black >> https://a.co/d/clsNP4Q >> >> -

Re: [MBZ] Does this look like

2022-07-16 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Here you don’t need a permit to have a firearm in your car but I think it has to be in a glove box or something. And with a CWP you can open carry so I think with my CWP it’s ok to have it exposed. You just can’t “brandish” it. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 16, 2022, at 2:33 PM, Allan Streib vi

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