Re: [MBZ] BMW SOLD

2012-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: You had better hope that the BMW stays healthy! Selling to close friends, relatives, co-workers etc can be risky. I am confident it will be fine. Plus, it has nearly 200,000 miles. They know that I have checked everything out and that the car is in good shape, but it is not a new

Re: [MBZ] BMW SOLD

2012-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Max wrote: Glad to here the sale was easy. Despite your Mercedes-less state and Lexus ownership, I'll sponsor you for one more year of list membership! I have a feeling you will be a Mercedes owner again... HA! LOL thanks Max. The problem with current MB, is there are just a lot of them that

Re: [MBZ] BMW SOLD

2012-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: Now everyone place your bets on how long until the Lexus is for sale I'll take 9 months to a year. :) I'm being funny, but I could envision that. It has such low miles and is still worth quite a bit, I considered trading it in on my way back to Wichita! Actually, it drives

Re: [MBZ] BMW SOLD

2012-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Dieselhead wrote : You are generous! Who won the pool for how long the BMW lasted? I don't know. But, I bought it in early July of last year. So, about 1 year and 1 month. I actually had every intention of continuing to drive the BMW. It was/is a very nice car! Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] BMW SOLD

2012-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: Wasn't there a bet on the BMW sale date, or was that just talk? Probably just talk. But, 1 year and 1 month is pretty typical. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT Volvo Wagon Question.

2012-08-14 Thread Donald Snook
My mother has a 2003 Volvo XC70 Wagon with the 2.5Turbo engine and AWD. Recently, she replaced the tires and they put them on the rear. The front tires should be replaced fairly soon. She claims that after that the car started riding oddly and just didn't seem very tight. I drove it last

[MBZ] BMW SOLD

2012-08-13 Thread Donald Snook
I flew this weekend to Gulfport, MS and met my Dad in Biloxi. I spent the night and picked up the Lexus. It is a surprisingly nice car. Of course, it has one-fourth of the miles that my BMW has. BUT, the Lexus is NOT a 7 series. It doesn't have the power and it doesn't feel completely

[MBZ] 97 E420?

2012-08-09 Thread Donald Snook
My Indy has a customer with a 97 e420 with 150,000 that probably wants to trade for my BMW. I don't need another car. I need the cash. Anyone interested in the E420? My Indy has serviced it since it was out of warranty. Anyone interested in it? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn

Re: [MBZ] Fish and People named Snook. was: Taylor University

2012-08-09 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry wrote: ROFL! There are six Snook telephone numbers in this small county, but I don't recall ever meeting a person named Snook. A check of Google shows that the Snook clan came over from various European countries in the 18th century and established themselves heavily in the northeast

Re: [MBZ] ES-300/ posted last week and never appeared

2012-08-09 Thread Donald Snook
RLE wrote: At 50K miles, it was time to replace the cam drive belt and in the transverse Toyota V-6, it's expensive. Didn't get done, needless to say. The ES is a nice car, quiet with a decent ride but not quite as good as MBs of the period. Braking was very good with 4-wheel disc. Steering feel

Re: [MBZ] BMW for Sale

2012-08-09 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: No, Donald, your wife will be planning a new kitchen. LOL! VERY TRUE! Actually, she is already asking for that. But, when we do the kitchen it will require knocking down some walls. Our house was built in 1979, so it has a living room (what is the point of that!) and a small

Re: [MBZ] Taylor University

2012-08-08 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry listed the following: Assemblies of God Church Colleges (15): Evangel University I am an alum of Evangel and I am from Springfield, Missouri where Evangel (and the headquarters of the Assemblies of God is located). I went to Church to 80% of the faculty of the University and am friends

Re: [MBZ] Taylor University

2012-08-08 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry wrote: With two good fishermen in the family who could catch snook off Davis Island bridge nearly any time they wanted to, we lived on fish, potatoes, and a few vegetables that first year in Tampa. I'm offended you would speak so casually about catching members of my family! :) Just

[MBZ] BMW for Sale

2012-08-08 Thread Donald Snook
I am going to be putting my BMW up for sale this week because I am traveling this weekend to pick up my new to me car. So, here's the info on the BMW. 2000 BMW 740iL Black exterior/ grey interior. VERY nice shape. The L model indicates it is the long version just like the Mercedes L

Re: [MBZ] BMW for Sale

2012-08-08 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb laughingly suggested: $500 No it will be much more than that. I have 15-20 pictures that I took at lunch today if anyone that is interested in the car wants to see them. You can email me directly or on here either way. Donald H. Snook Wichita, Kansas

Re: [MBZ] BMW for Sale

2012-08-08 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: I take it you are giving the Lexus a try? It will be a good car, but will leave you wanting another German sedan. When you sell the Lexus, let us know... SWMBO needs a car soon. I am giving the Lexus a try. I'm sure it will be fine for a while. Then, you are probably right, I

[MBZ] BMW For Sale

2012-08-08 Thread Donald Snook
Tanya, Here's some information on my car if you know anyone you work with that might be interested. 2000 BMW 740iL Black exterior/ grey interior. VERY nice shape. The L model indicates it is the long version with 6 extra inches of leg room for the rear passengers. It has every option

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-03 Thread Donald Snook
Dan wrote: We had reserved spaces, and the guy who parked next to me drove a brand new Chevy Suburban 4WD, 9 passenger, dual AC, etc., truck. Even at that time it was probably close to $40k for one of these behemoths. So I pull in next to Chuck, who is climbing out of the Suburban. Dang! I

[MBZ] road trip through the South: Which Way?

2012-08-03 Thread Donald Snook
I will be making a road trip this month to pick up my new to me car. I'll fly to Biloxi, MS and pick up the car and drive back to Wichita, KS. I checked the AAA TripTik and it recommended driving to Dallas from Mississippi and then up to Wichita through Oklahoma. But, Google, Yahoo, etc.

Re: [MBZ] 100 worst cars of all time

2012-08-02 Thread Donald Snook
There are definitely some cars on that list that I don't think belong on there. I agree the 79 300SD should DEFINITELY not be considered one of the worst. The Cadillac Allante wasn't a bad car. It might have been a bad marketing idea, but one of the worst cars of all time? No way. Why pick

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-02 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: Probably the better survey would be of what your clients drive. Does your firm ever try to survey the clients to find out what they think? Many of our clients are businesses. Or if we are doing plaintiff work, it could go from Unemployed and no car to a Doctor with a new Mercedes.

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-02 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry wrote: Hmmm. I tried to come up with a tongue-in-cheek explanation for their choice in cars without success. I would guess that if you ranked their income against their personal fixed overhead against the age or book value of their cars, you might come up with a vaguely plausible

Re: [MBZ] car choice

2012-08-02 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: I have been misquoted. Someone else said the line about paying them too much but it was not me. You won't normally find me saying lawyers are being paid more than they should be. Lawyers and their families need to eat too and I see lots of people who make more money than I do who

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-02 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry wrote: Agreed. Business and professional people who drive foreign cars are often suspect in Middle America. They might even be drinking foreign whiskey or secretly voting Democratic. I started thinking about how I feel when I see a lawyer driving a very expensive car. If I know who he

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Larry T. wrote: at 200K + I would worry mostly about the AT - which can die with little or no advance notice. It all depends on the brand type of AT of course, some are better and some are more dependable than others. Also, check the NADA value of the 740 so you'll know when to bail...

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: Only people who haven't driven a rear-wheel-drive Japanese luxury car say that. The Lexus IS and the early Infiniti Q45, for instance, are great to toss around a corner. The (FWD) ES has no soul because it's not really a Lexus but a Camry in drag. From day one it's been a

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Dan wrote: All kidding aside, I might be interested in the BMW should you decide to part with it. Maybe we could work out something in trade and I could do a Mercedes Martha Stewart to your Lexus, since it sounds like it is in need We might be able to work something out. BUT, the trade

Re: [MBZ] Car Car Choice

2012-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Phillip wrote: Heh. Sell 'em both and buy an _real_ car - a diesel W140. *smiles* A rodbender? No thanks. I wish the 140 didn't have some really dreadful problems. I like them, but I'm not prepared for a huge catastrophic failure that costs as much as the car to repair. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Car Choice

2012-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Gerry wrote: Agreed. Business and professional people who drive foreign cars are often suspect in Middle America. They might even be drinking foreign whiskey or secretly voting Democratic. Not really true around here. I think Lawyers at least in Wichita are pretty normal in the distribution

Re: [MBZ] car choice

2012-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Randy wrote: You're paying those young guys too much if they are driving new cars. Partners are eat what you kill so they are earning the money for their new cars! Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel.

[MBZ] Car Choice

2012-07-31 Thread Donald Snook
I have a dilemma. I currently drive a 2000 BMW 740iL. I LOVE the car. It fits me very well and drives great. It's still a very good looking car. BUT, it is nearly 13 years old AND (perhaps more importantly) it has nearly 200,000 miles on it. The previous owner was meticulous and obsessive

Re: [MBZ] OK Don's Passat TDI mit der DSG

2012-07-24 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: I'm equally impressed with the DSG tranny - really cool technology that's transparent unless you play with the shifter. Whoa there. I am way behind on my digests, so Im probably lost. I noticed the subject line referred to Ok Don's TDI and also the comment that appears to be OK

Re: [MBZ] Sluggish 300D

2012-07-16 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: That's the one. Odo quit but it shows like 250 or so. Of all the cars I have owned and sold (approx. 30 cars), there are only two that I wished I had them back after I sold them. One was a 1990 Oldsmobile 88 that was owned by a customer of mine when I worked at the dealership. He

[MBZ] Snook update was Re: sluggish 300D

2012-07-15 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: The odo stopped about 17 miles south of Wichita. Based on fuel consumed, I think it has close to 300k now. The tranny suddenly decided that 1st and 2nd gears were all we needed. How are the wife and kid doing? What are you driving now? Well, I guess over 300k miles isn't too bad

Re: [MBZ] sluggish 300D

2012-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Jim wrote: Check turbo boost, at the ALDA. (Or equivalent. I think that EGR tube is also an issue on these. It gunks up with carbon and affects turbo, and Alda. Could it also be clogged exhaust? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207

Re: [MBZ] Sluggish 300D

2012-07-14 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: Hey snookie I got your old car. You mean the 90 300D 2.5 I sold to Ok Don? That was a great car! Sheesh how many miles does it have on it now? Did it trade it to you? Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas

Re: [MBZ] winter tire recommendation for '84 300D

2012-01-06 Thread Donald Snook
Micheal C. wrote: Nokian and Blizzak were always my favorites. The Winterforce brand that Wally Mart carries are amazing in the snow and cheaper too. When I had my previous BMW, I found a set of BMW wheels mounted with Dunlop Winter Sport tires. In the particular size and configuration I

[MBZ] MB ML was Re: 1995 C280

2012-01-06 Thread Donald Snook
OK Don wrote: Ah, then you need an ML. If it's still running now, the early problems have already been taken care of. Don, I had forgotten you had an ML. What is the breaking point on which models are good? Is it post 2000 model year? Are you still enjoying the ML? My Indy has a very nice

[MBZ] Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25 Thread Donald Snook
Merry Christmas to everyone! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT cleaning chainsaw chain

2011-12-14 Thread Donald Snook
Rick wrote: Might be hard to find in the states. I got two chains a couple years ago and they were hard to come by. Very effective for cutting roots and such though. I have not tried to sharpen them, don't know if I can. If nothing else, at least don't use that low kickback consumer crap. Use

Re: [MBZ] Speaking of Gm diesels

2011-12-13 Thread Donald Snook
Kalbe wrote: Maybe I should buy this http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2734914715.html I'm a GM guy. (I guess that's more of a frame of mind though because I drive a BMW and my last few cars have been BMW's and Mercedes). But, my attitude about GM comes from years of driving oldsmobiles

Re: [MBZ] MB 211

2011-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: Drove the E350 'bout an hour ago. 'Mighty fine; no prob driving it; quickly got comfortable with it; plenty of trunk for scooter. Trunk is significantly longer than 123, 124 and 126 trunks; wonder where fuel tank is; forgot to ask. A friend of mine has one and he loves it!

Re: [MBZ] 81 300TD For Sale in Wichita, KS

2011-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew S. wrote: It could be a decent buying opportunity - sorry I was so harsh. The TRULY important features of a $2500 300TD are the body and drive train. No apology necessary! Its not my car, so I have no dog in the fight -- as they say. The seller (my indy) usually fixes up the cars

Re: [MBZ] MB 211

2011-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: Wilton, if and when you find another 211, how much will you be asking for the 350SDL? I would like to know that too! How many miles, condition? Will it need the top engine rebuild again soon? Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] Cars for Wilton

2011-12-08 Thread Donald Snook
I can't remember where you are located, Wilton. But, if you are near Memphis or can get there, Smith Imports in Memphis always has several used Mercedes that look nice. Here's a few: Here's a nice white example with 114K miles for $13K

Re: [MBZ] 81 300TD For Sale in Wichita, KS

2011-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew S. wrote: Tan/beige?? This has to be THE least attractive color combination. To make matters worse, the palomino MB text seats and carpeting tend to age to different colors over time, so you end up with an unintended two-tone interior featuring lighter tan seats flanked by darker,

Re: [MBZ] 81 300TD For Sale in Wichita, KS

2011-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Dan wrote: What was he asking for it? He said $2500. He has been driving it, but things are slow. So, he might make a deal. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message

Re: [MBZ] 81 300TD For Sale in Wichita, KS

2011-12-07 Thread Donald Snook
Dan wrote : As I am still on the prowl for a car for my eldest son, this caught my eye..that's why I asked. I'm not sure where he is resource-wise these days, do I need to follow up and see how close he is to pulling the trigger. I don't know how fast it will sell. A couple of years ago, the

[MBZ] 81 300TD For Sale in Wichita, KS

2011-12-06 Thread Donald Snook
My Indy usually has 6-7 cars for sale in addition to working on MB, BMW, Porsche, Jag, etc. He has a 1981 300TD (WAGON) with less than 150,000 miles for sale (I think it was 143,000 or so. He says he wants $2500. It looks to be in good shape. He said he has been driving it back and forth

Re: [MBZ] Calling Snook's Father - was lubromoly oil (was: OM617

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Max wrote: Didn't Donald say that his newly retired father (or father-in-law) was really keen on web research? Of course as a new Grandfather he's got more important things to do, like spoil his new grandson... Coincidentally, my father was in Wichita this weekend visiting us (and his new

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Peter wrote: I've heard that GM finally learned not to make cars form junkyard parts, but I'll believe it when I see one 25 years old with 300,000 miles on it working well with minimal mechanicing, like my Benz. I had just under 300,000 miles on my 1984 Oldsmobile Delta 88 when I sold it in

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Rich Thomas wrote: A few weeks ago I replaced the head gasket on my 96 Chebbie turck (5L v8) as it was barfing coolant out the back of the head. While generally a PITA job it went OK and I was careful to take notes, read/follow the Chiltons and some other stuff I found on the tubernets. Got it

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Wilton wrote: Was Citation the cheap little Cadillac? If not, what was that POS called, other than POS, that is? That was the Cimarron. It was not based on the J Body Cavalier - not the Citation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] Cimmaron

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
MAO wrote: I think any caddy is the equal chevy in drag. I don't like modern cars - they all are in drag. Actually, there have been very few collaborations between Chevy and Cadillac. They both made some disastrous cars all on their own. The Cimarron was, of course, and exception. But, most

Re: [MBZ] Citation

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
I wrote: That was the Cimarron. It was not based on the J Body Cavalier - not the Citation. I meant it WAS based on the J body which is a Cavalier not the citation. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT My truck

2011-08-22 Thread Donald Snook
Rich wrote: Uh, yeah, it was built and bought in 96. It has this thing at the back of the engine that has a little spinny thing in it that points at these little metal things on this plastic doohickey that fits on top of the bit that holds the spinny thingie that has a bunch of wires sticking

Re: [MBZ] clay

2011-08-03 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: So if you don't drop the piece of clay onto the ground, how do you know when it's time to throw it away and break off a new piece from the mother bar? For me, it was when the clay got too dry/dirty. In between swipes with the clay, you should knead it so you are working with a

[MBZ] Detailing Clay

2011-08-02 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew S. wrote: What does the procedutre entail? D you have to use that special spray that comes in the box every time before rubbing with the clay? Dan answered your question mush better than I could. BUT, I do think the spray stuff works better than soapy water. The kit I bought was from

Re: [MBZ] MBCA show and W140 with wing

2011-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: The Challenger? Nice driving car. It's got big pieces of W210 in it (transmission, suspension). My wife's 2010 Dodge Charger has lot of Mercedes components/parts on it. Apparently, there was an option on transmissions and the Mercedes transmission was an option. I have heard

Re: [MBZ] MBCA show

2011-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
RLE wrote: If you are thinking that I have had a professional detailer do my car, let me tell you that I do it all myself. Just tonight (Friday) I spent about two hours+ claying, polishing, sealing and waxing the right side of the car hours+ and every swirl mark and finger scuff is gone. I have

Re: [MBZ] MBCA car show

2011-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Mike wrote: What type of degreaser will not discolor the aluminum? I use simple green diluted 2 to 1 on most of the engine and undiluted if you have any really grungy spots. Rather than using really high pressure water, I just use a small soft brush to scrub any particularly nasty areas (at

Re: [MBZ] Car color and temperature

2011-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: The black car hit a max of 138F, the silver car hit a max of 136F. That is interesting. I wonder how much of a difference it makes with the tint on the windows? My wife's Charger is black and she wants to get the windows tinted. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] Car color and temperature

2011-08-01 Thread Donald Snook
Curt wrote: Excellent, now we need somebody with 2 cars that are the same exterior color (or maybe not, I guess this test says that really doesn't matter) but with different interior colors. I still contend the interior is the culprit as there is more surface area to absorb heat. My cars

Re: [MBZ] Trip report

2011-07-29 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: Not sure off hand where that is in relation to where we will be but the plan it to be at niagra falls tomorrow for overnight. I missed the part where you explained the purpose of your trip. Did you buy a car and take it on a road trip? Or are you delivering a car? Or picking up a

Re: [MBZ] MBCA car show 2010

2011-07-29 Thread Donald Snook
I got this link to work: https://picasaweb.google.com/117530990844305295379/MBCASEATTLE2010CARS HOW#slideshow/5634224678813311794 There are some beautiful cars in there. I was surprised how much I didn't really care about the more modern cars. I liked the black 280SE convertible, the white

Re: [MBZ] One music composer - was: GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-29 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: Well, it's best to have all of them --- I even like some Shostikovich (sp?). Me, too. (Its Shostakovich). I like some of the lesser known composers, too. Especially, Bartok and Berlioz. Of modern composers, Carl Orff is by far my favorite - notably for his opera, Carmina

[MBZ] Composers

2011-07-29 Thread Donald Snook
Luther wrote: n pure terms of innovation during a composer's time period, I would order (from greatest to least) them as such: Bach, Beethoven, Wagner, Mozart. I think greatness should be evaluated mostly on how much new technique they foster that makes an impact for many years to come. Mozart's

[MBZ] Name Craig's Snookmobile was Re: GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-28 Thread Donald Snook
Craig wrote: Shirley says we should call it Sebastian, as in Johann Sebastian ... That's not as cool as Snookmobile. :) Do you name all your cars after german Composers? You could have Ludwig, Wolfgang, Hans, Max, Franz, Carl, Johannes, George, Felix, Robert, Richard, Friedrich, Adolph

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-28 Thread Donald Snook
astrasfogel wrote: So is Bach the greatest? I call it a dead heat with Ludwig. The greatest what? The greatest composer? The greatest composer in his style/era? The term classical music is confusing because Classical is a style or period or era. J.S. Bach and Beethoven are in different

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-28 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: OK. ?Let me phrase this slightly differently. If you were limited to ONE composer whom would you choose to listen to Exclusively. This is a very difficult question. It would be too hard to decide between Mozart, Bach and Wagner. I enjoy listening to Mozart the most because of

Re: [MBZ] The ex-SnookMobile is now in Los Alamos

2011-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
Max wrote: Congrats to you Craig for snapping up Donald's car, next time he gets a Benz I call dibs now for first right of refusal. I was just just thinking that Donald buys and sells cars faster than I repair mine, so probably about the time I get the AC fixed on my wagon (which is the repair

Re: [MBZ] The ex-SnookMobile is now in Los Alamos

2011-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: Snook is in Kansas right? What's their limit on number of sales per year before you have to get a dealer license? Now, come on. I kept the E320 for 18 months. The only other car change was trading my wife's Expedition in for a Charger. So, I was fine with the state. Donald H.

Re: [MBZ] GUMP is DEAD

2011-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
Craig wrote: I do as well. Present:'95 E320 ? 107 kmi '94 E420Oskar 119 kmi '82 240D/3.0Bluebell 264 kmi Past: '86 190E/2.3 '72 220/8 '64 190Dc Emma '72 220D/8 Herman 186 kmi What do you

Re: [MBZ] : Looking for a better stripper

2011-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
Andrew wrote: I used a stripper this afternoon to refinish the center console piece in my 1985 300TD. The results were not satisfactory at all. I let the stripper remain for more than 40 minutes - had no effect whatsoever. I haven't had any luck with strippers either. They are usually on

Re: [MBZ] Looking for a better stripper

2011-07-25 Thread Donald Snook
Philip wrote: If Dan, the Martha Stewart of Mercedes, feel that way about Drew he must be _really_ good! That reminds me! Dan, you should take time off this summer and take your auto detailing on the road to listers' houses! If you are in Wichita and want to do the Penoff treatment to a BMW

Re: [MBZ] The ex-SnookMobile is now in Los Alamos

2011-07-22 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: Snook had a tire fail and replaced just the one? No. The Good year was already on there when I got it. I did have a flat tire in the car, but was able to find a matching Michelin at my Indy's. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

[MBZ] Okie Acres -- Everything must go?

2011-07-22 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb, I sent an email to you directly, but didn't get a response. What cars are you wanting to get rid of? My indy has interest in some of them and may be able to bring a transporter down there to haul off 2-3 of them. Are any of them in running condition? If not, what condition are they

Re: [MBZ] The ex-SnookMobile is now in Los Alamos

2011-07-22 Thread Donald Snook
Craig wrote: Both the E420 and E320 require premium, so that's a wash. But thank you for thinking of it. Not that I want to start a premium fuel thread (or maybe I do! :) ), but do they really require premium? My indy was very upset with me when I told him I always put Premium in the E320.

Re: [MBZ] My new car!

2011-07-20 Thread Donald Snook
Allan wrote: You have some kind of luck. I am amazed how you stumble into these cars. Its better to be lucky than good. Actually, I usually spend quite a bit of time trying to find the right car. I had searched for 7 series BMW's for quite a while. I also looked at 5-6 of them. I

Re: [MBZ] My new car!

2011-07-20 Thread Donald Snook
Tom wrote: Don is in tall cotton if his new BMW is as unreliable as my 140 has been. Which is to say, if it is as reliable as my old 123 was. A good 140 is at least as reliable as a good 300D from a starts every time and never fails to proceed daily driver standpoint and is infinitely better from

Re: [MBZ] The ex-SnookMobile is now in Los Alamos

2011-07-20 Thread Donald Snook
Craig wrote: Yup, the '95 E320 Don advertised recently is now sitting in front of my house. I rented a car from Budget in Santa Fe Thursday evening, drove to Wichita, KS, arriving Friday afternoon, picked up the E320 Friday evening, and drove back to Los Alamos, arriving Saturday evening. I'm

Re: [MBZ] My new car!

2011-07-20 Thread Donald Snook
Kevin wrote: My neighbor, Tom, has this exact car and loves it! He's poured money into it to make it right, even a total active/hydraulic suspension rebuild. He had the water pump seize, $1500 to make it whole again. He says I should give up my Mercedes addiction and get a Bimmer. I wouldn't

[MBZ] Black cars

2011-07-19 Thread Donald Snook
I am just catching up on several digests, so I'm a little behind. I have TWO black cars. One is my wife's 2010 Dodge Charger. She picked it out. I found the comments about these cars quite funny. The really odd thing is that she just told me two days ago she would like to get the windows

[MBZ] My new car!

2011-07-19 Thread Donald Snook
I am the proud new owner of a 2000 BMW 740iL. This car is really amazing. I have not driven an S Class of similar vintage. But, having driven and enjoyed this car for a few days, I am really impressed. I had a previous 7 series. But, this car is so much more refined and capable than that

[MBZ] Detailing and Oil questions

2011-07-19 Thread Donald Snook
Since we have been talking about black cars and it seems that quite a few listers have one, has anyone tried the Turtle Wax Black Box? It is a multi-step wax/polish product that is specifically designed for black cars. Just wondering. The paint on my new is very nice, but I'm still going to

Re: [MBZ] My new car!

2011-07-19 Thread Donald Snook
Peter wrote: I suspect you will like it a lot less when the $3000 convenience relay box goes out and the windows won't work (hopefully, with all of them up), or the door locks fry -- $500 each and four hours labor, and then a big ol charge at the dealer to reprogram them. Funky engine control

Re: [MBZ] My new car!

2011-07-19 Thread Donald Snook
Alex wrote: I know BMWs, like all German cars, are notorious for hatching electrical gremlins as they age, but I'm still surprised to hear that. Generally the BMW aluminum V-8s have had a great reputation (once they worked out the issue with the self-destructing Nikasil blocks early on).

Re: [MBZ] STL airport

2011-07-12 Thread Donald Snook
Tom wrote: I can't help with a car service, but have w140 will travel. When are you coming to town? I'm going out of town this weekend but can pick you up at the airport any other time. I will be there on Thursday late afternoon. I have to drop off car at Airport. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pickups

2011-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: There are several older Chevy and Fords in Craigs List between $1000 and $2500. I'm only looking at long bed, standard cab. Maximum hauling capacity is the primary concern, followed by not needing imediate repairs. Any engines, trannys, models, years, etc., to avoid, or look for

[MBZ] Getting new car this week

2011-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
I will be traveling to St. Louis this week (by rental car) to get my new-to-me 2000 BMW 740iL! I also have a commitment from one of our very own list members to buy my 1995 E320. Should get deposit check today or tomorrow and then make delivery this week. I will let the list member update

Re: [MBZ] Getting new car this week

2011-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Rusty wrote: Don't forget that I carry BMW parts too! I remember! In fact, the people who bought my old 1995 7 series bought the suspension parts it needed from you based on my recommendations AND they got the work done for $6-700 less than we previously thought. It was because Rusty saved

Re: [MBZ] OT - Pickups

2011-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Phillip wrote: The 4L60 is the same thing as a 700R4. When it became a 4L60E the TV cable (mechanical) went away an the whole thing became electronically controlled - but the mechanical parts are still the same as the late 700R4. That's not entirely accurate. You are probably right that the

[MBZ] STL airport

2011-07-11 Thread Donald Snook
Any list members in St. Louis? Just wondered if any one there of a reasonable car service to get a ride from airport to Moscow Mills, Mo. It's about a 30 mike drive. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320 For Sale

2011-07-06 Thread Donald Snook
Allan S. wrote: Does the AC blow ICE COLD??? And Alex wrote: Probably does, since by '95 the evaporator design had been sufficiently improved so that they don't crack and leak if you look at them funny like on the older cars. Plus a '95 runs on R134a, not R-12, so keeping it going is a lot

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320

2011-07-06 Thread Donald Snook
Kaleb wrote: So what are you replacing it with? Im not sure. I keep seeing my old BMW that I sold 18 months ago. The buyer works in the next building over. I really liked that car. I really like my E320, its just too small for me. So, I may find another 7 series BMW. Donald H. Snook

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320

2011-07-06 Thread Donald Snook
Dieselhead wrote re: my replacement vehicle; A 76 Olds 88. Then he will whine about how nice his E320 was. No! Not likely. But, my first car was a 1978 Olds Delta 88. It was a total piece of crap. But, I bought it from my brother for $50 and I was 16. So, I didn't care how bad it was, it

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320

2011-07-06 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: At least he'll stop whining about selling me the 300D 2.5T. LOL! That was a very nice car and I wish I had another one as an extra vehicle. But, just like this 124 I have now, its too small for me. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Snook Car Saga

2011-07-06 Thread Donald Snook
As you know, I decided to put my car up for sale. I didn't have a specific car in mind to replace it. AND I didn't really want to go buy another car immeadiately. But, I found such a nice BMW, I couldn't resist. It's a 2000 BMW 740iL. So, I still need to sell my 95 E320. The BMW is in St.

[MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320

2011-07-05 Thread Donald Snook
Listers, I am going to put my car up for sale and thought I would offer it to the list first. It is a 1995 Mercedes E320 with only 106,000 miles. It is in spectacular shape. The Headgasket was replaced due to external oil leaks in February of January of 2010 with about 85,000 miles. No

Re: [MBZ] VERY nice 1995 Mercedes E320

2011-07-05 Thread Donald Snook
Mitch wrote: Who had July 2011 in the Don Dumps His New Car pool? Did anybody bet that late? I managed to keep this car for 18 months! By the way, I did take several new pictures today - about 30 min ago. Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O.

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