Re: [MBZ] Rusty

or Cullen On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 4:05 PM Dwight Giles wrote: > Cullens > > On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 4:00 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> >> What was his last name? I cannot recall it. >> >> Randy >> >> On 04/02/2022 2:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >> > No.

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

Cullens On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 4:00 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > What was his last name? I cannot recall it. > > Randy > > On 04/02/2022 2:34 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > No. There are comments on Rusty's FB page though. Sad. He was one of the > good

Re: [MBZ] Morons, morons everywhere

not too far from you. no rust in Northern MA On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 3:20 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/140622528282046/ > > "Rust free" truck is literally covered in rust... > > -Curt > >

Re: [MBZ] Rusty

yes so did I. sad. he was such a resource. On Fri, Feb 4, 2022, 8:46 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s too bad. I bought quite a bit of stuff from him back when. > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Feb 4, 2022, at 7:52 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > m

Re: [MBZ] Needs a new engine, sadly. 1982 Mercedes Benz 240D - $2, 750 (Myrtle)

well you can fix the hood with a stack. On Tue, Feb 1, 2022, 5:35 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Also a bent hood. > Fred. > > On Tue, Feb 1, 2022 at 9:29 AM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > > As it happens, I have a complete engine, with transmission, sitting i

Re: [MBZ] OT: Battery MINDer

it is 7F here now. snow was wet at beginning but the became blowing drifting. ChowdahQ only 8 months away. On Sun, Jan 30, 2022, 8:58 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > We only got maybe 6-7", it was wicked cold so the snow is just powder. It > groomed up real pretty but as soon as some snowmobiles came t

Re: [MBZ] OT: Battery MINDer

good work Curt in mastering the New England cold. we got 2 feet of snow yesterday. On Sun, Jan 30, 2022, 5:50 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You might remember the 4D battery on the Tucker Sno-Cat was in poor shape > and I put it on the Battery MINDer for a week. Y

Re: [MBZ] 1997 E300 diesel - 335k miles - $3,500

well SW Ohio gets very little snow. I lived north of Cincinnati & winters were mild. On Sat, Jan 29, 2022, 8:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks halfway decent but hard to belive no rust if it's been in Ohio for > very many winters. > > > https://cincinnati.cr

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

well Fred here's hoping the small one runs. I am counting on neighborhood kids. On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 1:19 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We are right on the coast in LYNN and the main snow-blower decided to punt. > There is a smaller one if all else fails. Of co

Re: [MBZ] OT: Curt will need all his snow machines

yup that is what they are saying. maybe 2' here in southern RI On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 10:43 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *A possibly historic storm is headed toward New England; accumulation in > some spots may be staggering* > The strong winds headed our way

Re: [MBZ] Today's Car Humor

well said On Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 8:07 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > From a guy that has two Miatas with a Porsche 944 that he’s neglected for > two years over the Miatas talking about how he’s going to get the 944 out > and dusted off to drive in the spring: > >

Re: [MBZ] Should I Go Snatch This Up?

best car I ever had. now Dimitri's On Tue, Jan 25, 2022, 9:00 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It’s been sitting for three weeks. > > AZBob > > > > > > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-1992-mercedes-300-turbo/7437201809.html > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Engine and Transmission Replaced with a Donner Car

yes car cannibalized transmission. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 7:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Like from the Donner party, or Donner Pass? > > > https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/overgaard-1981-mercedes-300sd/7435898230.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] 2.5 Turbo engine rattling noise

If my memory is correct [doubtful assumption} I think I changed that tensioner maybe 150K miles ago. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Jan 20, 2022 at 4:30 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > The belt tensioner can rattle also, and is more likely in my experience. > The fuel line leak I had i

Re: [MBZ] 1982 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D,$5,500

but it is a CD. that changes price value a lot. On Wed, Jan 19, 2022, 1:57 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Cracked dash and leather means not worth restoring. Just fix the mechanics > and drive it forever > > On Wed, Jan 19, 2022 at 10:54 AM Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Air in inline filter?

I never noticed air bubbles bit had to change inline filter when I experienced power loss. I carried filter & tool in console On Wed, Jan 19, 2022, 12:07 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m noticing that the 2.5 turbo is losing power at higher revs. Looking at

Re: [MBZ] 1985 240GD - 31k km - $46,500

I have long lusted for one of these but at least one too many 0's. On Sun, Jan 16, 2022, 8:49 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That thing is basically a farm tractor for $46.5k. You could probably find > a half decent one in yurp for a lot less but it wouldn’t b

Re: [MBZ] 04E500

way to go. On Fri, Jan 14, 2022, 9:33 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Took the $900E500 (now up to $1600 or so) out tonight for first real > drive. Took it easy as the front tires are crap but everything went well, > no problems, suspension working, transmissio

Re: [MBZ] Legacy of a /8

wonderful legacy in more ways than one On Mon, Jan 10, 2022, 5:18 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My dad with his 71 220 sometime in the mid seventies: > > > > Me with the same car in 2008: > > > > > > > Sent from my iPhone_

Re: [MBZ] Precarious cold start.

I always ran 5w40 in my diesels in winter. On Wed, Jan 12, 2022, 10:22 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Brrr. > We got down to -2F last night. I needed to go to Wal-Mart which I only do > right before they close. Jumped in my '15 Jetta TDI, double glowed, that > fir

Re: [MBZ] Precarious cold start.

yes. I remember starting .y 240D @ 4F. Bet the 2.5t would start On Tue, Jan 11, 2022, 9:17 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So it’s zero degrees Fahrenheit tonight in Brunswick, Maine and I had not > intended to drive anywhere but I got a call from my tenants wh

Re: [MBZ] 87 300D tach & cluster lights

used to need a flashlight to see dash lights on my 240D's On Mon, Jan 10, 2022, 10:38 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How good you think LEDs are probably depends on what you started with. > The dash lighting in a 123 stinks to begin with so the improved lighting o

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 154k miles - $5,950

my 211 seat is still good @ 190K & me sitting on it for the last 60K miles. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 5:30 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-01-08 16:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > The battery will outlast the engine! > > Or at least the leather in the driver's seat. > What is it wi

Re: [MBZ] Floor mats

I have a set of those in my 300CD. Not sure where I got them. Maybe Ecklers? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 4:33 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Now that we've had our first major snowstorm in 3 year I really need a set > of floor mats

Re: [MBZ] Hey Jaime you’re the expert I think

when you push the right buttons on my COMAND you get to see Jaime's name. 05E320 On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 9:41 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hm... despite having developed and tested that system for several years of > my life, I'm having trouble remembering the de

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes is selling vaporware

see.It's also very quiet. > > On Wed, Jan 5, 2022 at 7:46 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > yes we just had one rated 4F installed in our church rectory. > > the one we put in our house 15 years ago is rated 30F for heat > &

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes is selling vaporware

yes we just had one rated 4F installed in our church rectory. the one we put in our house 15 years ago is rated 30F for heat On Wed, Jan 5, 2022, 6:00 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually, there are heat pumps now rated for lower temperatures. My > insulation

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

I am going to resist commenting here. On Sun, Jan 2, 2022, 12:49 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > My surgeon offered a deep discount since this was his first cataract > surgery after a career doing just vasectomies. > > On Sun, Jan 2, 2022 at 10:57 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

they would be driving a big Cadillac or Crown Vic and have a > turn signal on constantly, too... > > -D > ____ > From: Mercedes on behalf of Dwight Giles > via Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, January 2, 2022 10:06 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

ndrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I have many friends and relatives who have had cataract surgery. Not > one of > > them had any regrets > > > >> On Sat, Jan 1, 2022, 11:28 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > &g

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

al&af_sub2=Global_YGrowth&af_sub3=EmailSignature> > > On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 9:43 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > about 80 miles from me but I am having cataract surgery this week. > > On Sat, Jan 1, 2022, 6:09 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercede

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

about 80 miles from me but I am having cataract surgery this week. On Sat, Jan 1, 2022, 6:09 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anybody close that can look at this for me? > > On 1/1/2022 12:36 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: > > It is green! > > > > -

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

with a red interior no less. On Sat, Jan 1, 2022, 1:37 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is green! > > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Date: Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 1:32 PM > Subject: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126 > To: Frederick Mo

Re: [MBZ] Geez, not even sure what to say about this

has hood stack On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 9:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/66121601/salvage-1983-mercedes-benz-300-sd-ky-walton > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] 1989 190E - 145K miles - $2,600

damn monowipers on w201 & w124 On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 9:10 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Something wrong with the wiper? Seems to be parked too high up. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1989-mercedes-benz-190e/7426789670.html > > _

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

I drove a Detroit fire engine in the 90's. No choice but to push it hard dn then idle at the scene. They held up pretty well. Allison C4 trannies. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 5:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not really, a Detroit w

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

Yes that is myth. I drove my 240D commuting 140 miles RT for 2 or 3 days a week for 3 years. Ran middle lane on 3 lanes in MA. Ran it about 80-. In MA the left lane is 85-90. Had 300K on it when I sold it. Needed blower and body work. Engine and trans had M1 only.. My Dad was a truck driver in the

Re: [MBZ] Pay me outrageous money for my half-turd Mercedes-benz 300cd - $5, 300 (Charleston)

I agree Curt. at least. in 2013 when blizzard brought down big tree branch on my 82 CD ins Co. valued it at 13400 & fixed it. On Thu, Dec 23, 2021, 11:21 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I don't like the color but I don't see anything obviously wrong with that > car

Re: [MBZ] OT: Angie Raymond needs this?

I believe it. you are so good Curt On Wed, Dec 22, 2021, 9:29 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > LOL, it happens. I had a prof in college who was CONVINCED that my name > was Raymond Curtis. I finally had to go to the dean who apparently put him > straight. > It was f

Re: [MBZ] 1960 190D - 55k miles - $3,200

s totally shot, so it is about > > perfect. > > > > > > > > On 17/12/2021 4:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > >> would make a cool farm truck. > >> > >> On Fri, Dec 17, 2021, 3:37 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1960 190D - 55k miles - $3,200

yes agreed. On Fri, Dec 17, 2021, 5:26 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pre-dented and rusted out and the seat is totally shot, so it is about > perfect. > > > > On 17/12/2021 4:21 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > would make

Re: [MBZ] 1960 190D - 55k miles - $3,200

would make a cool farm truck. On Fri, Dec 17, 2021, 3:37 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Those are cool trucks. I love that body style and I'm kind of looking for > one for a farm truck. I especially like the inline 6 and manual trans. > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mai

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SL - 72k mi - $11,000

a little pricey- no? On Wed, Dec 15, 2021, 4:16 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pretty low miles and looks clean. Manual climate controls. Original radio. > However, horn and the dashboard lights inop (maybe fuses?). Trip meter > inop. AC inop, probably needs new c

Re: [MBZ] Looks Interesting

I love my 4matic in my w211. I have had 4wd & AWD in a lot of different models over the years. this is the best ever. On Tue, Dec 14, 2021, 9:49 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But pricey, again. Maybe why it’s been up for nearly 30 days. Is there > anything of si

Re: [MBZ] OT car has been seating no title was abandoned at a shop when the guy didn’t pay on it about 10yrs ago 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D,$1,500

in while in school. It had hit a deer > > and been repaired. The bonnet was HEAVY - we figured there must have > been 5 > > gallons of bondo on it. > > > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 6:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > &g

Re: [MBZ] I suspect this is a turd but hard to tell from the kwality photos

AMG in 62? On Mon, Dec 13, 2021, 5:05 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/461935095647448/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] OT car has been seating no title was abandoned at a shop when the guy didn’t pay on it about 10yrs ago 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 Coupe 2D,$1,500

great advice. Joke I learned living in England- how come you never see Jaguar with smashed front end? because hard to hit when you are always behind recovery truck. that said I have lusted for a Jag for 30 years. On Mon, Dec 13, 2021, 6:32 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Go look at it. Open the

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

; Do tell. > Fred. > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 5:23 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > No-Nostalgia for when I drove a pumper > > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > > Wickford RI > > > > > > On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 5:17 PM Rand

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

No-Nostalgia for when I drove a pumper Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 5:17 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Start your own fire department? > > > > On 13/12/2021 4:14 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: > > I wo

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: SEVERAL CARS TO GO ASAP

I would/ love the 1926 American LaFrance Pumper. Anyone want a free 124 300D 2.5T?FOB RI needs work. Dwight E. Giles Jr.. Wickford RI On Mon, Dec 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > -- Forwarded message - > From: Frederick Moir > Dat

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CE $2500

oh OK . with those miles I would bet CD On Thu, Dec 2, 2021, 7:52 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > Eastern NH, closer to Fred. More than an hour from me I'd think. > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CE $2500

not too far from you? if CD could be great buy. On Thu, Dec 2, 2021, 3:57 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1037784790487785/ > Kinda curious what this actually is, ad says CE, but it also says > diesel.Body doesn't have much

Re: [MBZ] It's an ML -- 2010 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D, $10, 000

says it is in the specs On Sun, Nov 28, 2021, 1:14 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fuel economy is incorrect for a Bluetec SUV. Wonder if it's gas? > > On Sun, Nov 28, 2021 at 1:11 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Black/bla

Re: [MBZ] OT: How long have you been here? Csn you remember?

I joined the diesel list in 2002 and yes Dr. Booth kept order and provided knowledge. I got my first diesel that year.(240D) Dwight Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Nov 27, 2021 at 8:07 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Probably since late 90s. It was

Re: [MBZ] Well I went off and bought these

looks good congratulations On Fri, Nov 26, 2021, 3:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These are total barn finds. Story is these people bought this 180 acre > farm. The previous owners died 25 years ago and all their kids have died > since except for one son. He

Re: [MBZ] W210 with M112

yes why I bought a w211 2005 320. On Fri, Nov 26, 2021, 12:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The M112 350 was only in the 03-05 ML. The w211 was E320 up to 05 still > with the 3.2 M112, in 06 they went to 350 with the 272 with the balance > shaft issues. > > On

Re: [MBZ] My New Friend

On Thursday, November 25, 2021, 08:06:31 PM EST, Dwight Giles < > dwight.gi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > yes I grew up in a penny pinching family. my grandmother warned about > being "pennywise and pound foolish". > > On Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 7:52 PM Curt Raymond wr

Re: [MBZ] My New Friend

yes I grew up in a penny pinching family. my grandmother warned about being "pennywise and pound foolish". On Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 7:52 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > I am. > > On Thursday, November 25, 2021, 01:57:21 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] My New Friend

we are not all cheap bastards. On Thu, Nov 25, 2021, 1:54 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are these primo cars because if so I don’t think any of the cheap bastards > on this list will be interested. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 25, 2021, at 12:33 PM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] This looks really nice 1992 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $4, 500

Is that an OM602? my former one, now Dimitri's has over 300k mi. all original. what a great engine plus M1. On Wed, Nov 24, 2021, 5:13 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driven 245,123 miles > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4628388183920410 > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Hirschmann antenna

chinee re-thought examples as a > solution, since they are wired to function the same. > > > clay > > I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > > > > > On Nov 23, 2021, at 9:02 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > &

[MBZ] Hirschmann antenna

Wondering where I can buy a reconditioned antenna na for my nephew's 1989 560 SL? Thanks. Dwight Dwight E. Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

true. I await to see this revelation. On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 7:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Cmon man it’s the internet. Everything is possible > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Nov 20, 2021, at 6:44 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] W210 Clean new tires - $5000

I have never seen or heard of one. On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, 6:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is there even such a car as a W210 coupe? > > > On Sat, Nov 20, 2021, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > Coupe? With 380kmi? Uhh, pass at $1500 > > > >

Re: [MBZ] CDI or BlueTec

YES On Fri, Nov 19, 2021, 11:31 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Get a w124 with OM 602, 603 or 606 and be done. Minimal nonsense to deal > with and better looking. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 19, 2021, at 9:56 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

I would prefer a w123 toteswagen On Wed, Nov 17, 2021, 8:10 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm not dying to own one. > > On Wed, Nov 17, 2021, 6:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item

Re: [MBZ] 40 miles to the gallon. 1983 Classic Mercedes CD300 Turbo - $6, 000

mine doesn't get anywhere 40mpg. On Mon, Nov 15, 2021, 9:39 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice maroon color > > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1983-classic-mercedes-cd300/7408030868.html > > -- > --FT > > > __

Re: [MBZ] A car for our NE friends

Butt ugly On Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 7:15 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Gawd them are ugly... > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Thu, Nov 11, 2021 at 6:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/group

Re: [MBZ] I now own a 116

yes a nice car. I really like yours Jaime On Fri, Nov 12, 2021, 7:50 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wonderful car, good luck! > > I think the minor cosmetic issues kept the price down, but this will be an > outstanding classic with a bit of sorting. I've had o

Re: [MBZ] A car for our NE friends

just a few miles from me in case anyone wants me to go check it out On Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 6:49 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/groups/mbfanaticsfsft/permalink/4462099290510162/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Retirement Ride

too boring. Take a GL or an ML. On Tue, Nov 9, 2021, 6:18 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm with you. For touring I would suggest something like a Chevy Tahoe or > equivalent. Big and comfortable, parts available everywhere, any halfwit > mechanic will be able to

Re: [MBZ] 300CE COUPE - 180k miles - $6,900

agreed On Tue, Nov 9, 2021, 2:29 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Never seen a wheel "upgrade" that didn't look worse than the originals, > maybe with the exception of using MB wheels on a VW Vanagon. > > Proportions are just wrong for these wheels on that car. Looks

Re: [MBZ] MILEAGE: 10, 320 Miles 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL - $32, 000

suspicious at best On Sun, Nov 7, 2021, 7:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Confused. > > Tampa phone number. > > Map is Orlando. > > “You can visit our store in Waterloo, IA” > > ?? > > Scam?? > > -D > > > On Nov 7, 2021, at 7:14 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] I'm At A Loss

Capital Offense Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Nov 6, 2021 at 5:54 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To understand or describe this: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/473913883872432/ > > “1964 Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.3 Sedan 4D” > > THIS IS A PRO

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4-Matic Flawless - 177k miles - $7,500

that is same as my car- mone has 189k On Wed, Nov 3, 2021, 4:36 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > $3,000-$3,500 tops. The market bubble has to pop soon. Probably when > shelter, food, and heating costs exceed income. Probably January or > February of 2022 would be my guess. > > > Rick > > Fro

Re: [MBZ] Word Salad

Or to use the Yiddish word-mischegas On Sun, Oct 31, 2021, 11:33 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Machine translation from the Russian. > > On Sun, Oct 31, 2021, 9:47 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> salad is too organized a descri

Re: [MBZ] Word Salad

salad is too organized a description. On Sun, Oct 31, 2021, 8:09 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2627893240850280 > > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] The 240d

way to go. Can't kill a 240D On Sat, Oct 30, 2021, 5:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you call the story from a couple of weeks ago about the 240 sitting in > my shop for years. I couldn’t get it to go into any gear but reverse and > only when engine was off.

Re: [MBZ] 280SL

Thanks Mitch Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Oct 30, 2021 at 4:16 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Engine no.: 272942 30 386558 > Major assembly variant: A 272 010 32 02 > Part var. design.: 27294230 > > On 2021-10-30 14:19, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > > Might want to check, b

Re: [MBZ] 280SL

nd timing gear issues. > > -D > > > On Oct 30, 2021, at 1:43 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > > > what do any of you know about this model. wife is in FL thinking about > > bringing thi

Re: [MBZ] 280SL

t; On Oct 30, 2021, at 1:43 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > what do any of you know about this model. wife is in FL thinking about > > bringing this home? > > engine? > > compare to CLK? > > > > > https

[MBZ] 280SL

what do any of you know about this model. wife is in FL thinking about bringing this home? engine? compare to CLK? https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/ctd/d/fort-myers-2006-mercedes-benz-no/7395188692.html thanks Dwight ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] interior in tack and original hubcaps 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 se 4.5, $7, 000

maybe polish it with a tack cloth On Wed, Oct 27, 2021, 5:21 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes, but it looked to be in tack otherwise > > --FT > > On 10/27/21 1:27 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > needs a paint job > > > > On Wed, Oct 27, 2021, 10:40 AM Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] interior in tack and original hubcaps 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 se 4.5, $7, 000

needs a paint job On Wed, Oct 27, 2021, 10:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/571933887225896 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Savage title run like new no problem can take it around whole world in back #Price negotiable 2009 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $6, 300

go around the whole world looking for savages? On Tue, Oct 26, 2021, 10:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1871011509726546 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Restored (240D) -- 1975 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $9, 600

well maybe I had bad info & too much body rust. also I started driving the 78 stick 240D that later became Curt's and then Dimitri's On Mon, Oct 25, 2021, 1:50 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Why? Swapping out the W123 blower is a 30 minute job even for the likes > of me. > > On Mon, Oct 25, 20

Re: [MBZ] Restored (240D) -- 1975 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $9, 600

I sold my 79 240D rather than deal with the blower. had over 300K miles on it On Mon, Oct 25, 2021, 1:08 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Heater blower inoperative. How big a deal is that? > > On Mon, Oct 25, 2021 at 11:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > merc

Re: [MBZ] 1970 280S - 93k miles - $12,500

no need to now. I honestly can't recall if my 78 240D had cranks or not. I do recall rebuilding the window regulator. On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 9:16 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > I will never ever own a crank windowed Benz again ever. > > On Sat, Oct 23, 2021 at 8:25 PM Dwight Gile

Re: [MBZ] OT: Canine lending library [zero Mercedes content]

love it. we have 3 rescue dogs. On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 8:43 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > [image: image.png] > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 1970 280S - 93k miles - $12,500

and proud of it On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 8:10 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Y’all a buncha cranky ol mens > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct 23, 2021, at 6:39 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote

Re: [MBZ] 1970 280S - 93k miles - $12,500

yes I drove crank windows for 50 years & never thought about it. But I do agree with Andrew it is nice to roll up electric windows in my 82 300CD On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 4:04 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He’s just being contrary because he can’t roll up the wind

Re: [MBZ] OT VW Diesel Pickup Truck 1982 - $1,200 ran when parked

pushing. I used to lust for these. On Sat, Oct 23, 2021, 5:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Don't see too many of these around. A shame it was left to rot. > > > https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/bloomington-vw-diesel-pickup-truck-1982/7398191157.html > > _

Re: [MBZ] Lost some friends today.

so sorry Peter. On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 11:38 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been a sad day here, my 10 year old tomcat was having trouble breathing > this evening when I came up from the garage and passed away on the trip to > the emergency vet clinic. Vet said

Re: [MBZ] How not to get a free Mercedes

as my grandfather used to say during the Depression "nice work if you can get it. On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 9:13 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He’s on the hustle yo > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct 21, 2021, at 6:05 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercede

Re: [MBZ] Worth a Look??

same color combo as my (now Dititri's) 1990 300D On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 2:43 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And the most common and boring color combo - white with blue interior. > Still looks like a pretty solid car for the $$. > > -D > > > On Oct 21, 2021, at 2:

Re: [MBZ] Worth a Look??

is it really leather or MB TEX? On Thu, Oct 21, 2021, 1:29 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder what could be wrong? What does one bring along to check this > out…although it is about an hour away from me. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > >  > > > https

Re: [MBZ] OT: Totaling your car in Mass.

them turf rats? or grass tots? On Wed, Oct 20, 2021, 7:24 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are Rhode Island grandchildren called Tater Tots? > With apologies. > Ours are 37, 17 15 and 9 > > On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 5:39 PM Dwight Giles via Merced

Re: [MBZ] OT: Totaling your car in Mass.

I live in RI but I commuted to Boston for 16 years. On Wed, Oct 20, 2021, 1:57 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Rates will in any case, because (other than Curt and Dwight) Mass. drivers > are the WORST in the USA. > > On Wed, Oct 20, 2021 at 1:53 PM Allan Stre

Re: [MBZ] My Kaleb Starter Kit

looks like a great start. On Sat, Oct 16, 2021, 8:38 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > >  > > > https://mohave.craigslist.org/cto/d/chloride-mercedes-benz/7388313702.html > > > > > > Bob Rentfro > > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor

Re: [MBZ] If this were closer I would be all over it

looks like a good find. On Sat, Oct 16, 2021, 10:17 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hmmm, maybe I can find somewhere to rent a 4 car trailer. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 16, 2021, at 9:17 AM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > > >  > https://asheville.craigslist

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