Re: [MBZ] Ceramic coating

Sort of like with oil - "any wax is better than no wax" And again, sort of like oil - it depends upon how often you want to change it - meaning cheap wax doesn't last as long so you have to keep applying it. The wipe on liquid Turtle Wax gives a bit of shine but doesn't really offer much protec

Re: [MBZ] OT How far can a Nissan Murano go with no coolant?

That sounds like the joke that I read on the net a few days ago. It goes something like this: I was driving down the road and as I passed a lady riding a bicycle I yelled "COW". She gave me a dirty look and the finger. Then she rode smack into the back of the cow that was in front of her. Oh

Re: [MBZ] Who wants the MB font?

On 26/03/2022 9:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.dafontfree.co/mercedes-benz-logo-font/ That site is a bit of a minefield. It wants you to click on "download" all over the place and get all sorts of junk. I think I managed to just get the font. Randy ___

Re: [MBZ] Myna S123

On 26/03/2022 10:27 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Karl's nanny heads out for the grocery store... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czV3fwZ73gc ___ Silly waste of tires. Randy who wouldn't mind having that car. ___

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300D - 200k miles - $3,000

On 26/03/2022 2:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Interesting that it "drives" but is missing a steering wheel? Has it been retrofitted with self-driving technology? https://tallahassee.craigslist.org/cto/d/tallahassee-1984-mercedes-benz-300d/7462380763.html __

Re: [MBZ] need to make a shim

Go to a welding shop and get them to make  it for you. Pretty simple shape. They can cut the slot with a plasma cutter in a couple of minutes. On 30/03/2022 5:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: This is a shim that is used on Coats center post tire machines when working on larger rims. 

Re: [MBZ] Could have been disaster

On 31/03/2022 8:25 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: BTDT, but in a small vehicle. The owners manual for the F150 says to replace all five tires every 7 years regardless of tread wear or condition. Being cheap, and not seeing any cracks in the sidewall, and since they live in a garage most of the ti

Re: [MBZ] I've performed the following to the car in the first few weeks of owning it: 1990 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE · Sedan 4D - $11,995 (Raleigh)

I trust you realize that the vendor is a flipper who picked it up somewhere for less and is trying to make some money on the sale because it is a very nice looking car with reasonable miles on it. Good for him if he can make it work I guess. He may be offering it for less shortly. Randy On

Re: [MBZ] How big can I go?

Potholes, railway tracks, curbs, etc. How often do they ruin a wheel and have to replace it? Silly and it looks silly too. Even worse, is when they put wheels and tires like that on big 4X4 SUV's. On 06/04/2022 1:46 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: WOW. That’s got to ride like a piece

Re: [MBZ] Carolina Squat

On 06/04/2022 5:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Was in Florida a few weeks ago and saw more than a few modified trucks cruising along the beach front roads on Friday and Saturday nights. They had the big chrome wheels, and also the front end lifted, back end lowered, and lots of underca

Re: [MBZ] Not a real common Benz. Low mileage. Elderly previous owner. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300 sd, $8, 550

On 08/04/2022 8:26 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks pretty good.  Guy appears to be a flipper  WHO DOESN'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MERCEDES https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2264837107014638 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I have now seen a hood stacked 210

On 07/04/2022 10:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/701359664391403/ That must be a black tin can sitting over the exhaust tube. If you look at the photo of the engine, the pipe is smaller and not black. Also note the "ram air" intake - IE No

Re: [MBZ] OT - Score! FB Marketplace

On 10/04/2022 10:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, that’s half the battle, seeing it ASAP and pulling the trigger. I’m surprised no one had jumped on the snowblower, as it had been listed since early yesterday. The weather has been glorious here for the last week or so, so possib

Re: [MBZ] OT - Score! FB Marketplace

On 11/04/2022 11:05 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: I have a 2013 Ariens Deluxe 28. This fall I started it up to prepare for winter. The engine was surging badly. It ended up being a clogged carb jet from shitty ethanol fuel. I widened the orifice using torch cleaners and that fixed

Re: [MBZ] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond

On 11/04/2022 11:28 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, there's at least a chance of a deadstick landing. With a copter, it's put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye... A fellow we knew (sadly he has developed dementia in his o

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

On 12/04/2022 1:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I can't even start on this... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4998055740278017 It is a retro look. Sort of like the farm wagons that were pulled by horses back in the early part of the 20th century.

Re: [MBZ] WARNING!!!! 30 in rims Brand New Sound systems 2001 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $8, 000

On 12/04/2022 5:17 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Rolled (i.e., cut out) the fenders to fit the tires --FT And it does not look to be a very smooth cut. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

I think I would go back to the dealer and get it up on a hoist so you can see if there is anything else that got whacked. Wouldn't think it should be too expensive to have them button it up. Bad luck but hopefully minimal damage. A few years back I had a Honda Civic for a bit. Would probably s

Re: [MBZ] Why?

I kind of like it. There are things I would have done differently. I don't like the red piping in the upholstery. It would look better in the one tan colour. I don't really care for the massive console but I could probably live with it. They appear to have done a nice job of it. I wonder what i

Re: [MBZ] Manual transmission RUSTY floor pans are shot don't recommend lifting it. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 240d, $2, 100

Parts Car so too expensive at $2K On 25/04/2022 8:57 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1965338763652768 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

On 28/04/2022 10:36 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I'm potentially interested in a 2014 E250 Bluetec sedan at a small dealership. For SWMBO. Very nice car, has the features that we want and it's a pretty color, but it's missing its engine cover. I looked at the carfax report and it was

Re: [MBZ] BAT insanity

Low mileage would be a plus if you wanted a car of that vintage and style. If you can afford it, you won't care what it costs. On 28/04/2022 10:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I would not have paid $31,000 for any car just because it has low mileage. On Thu, Apr 28, 2022, 6:47 P

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

I truly doubt that. It looks as though it would do the exact opposite. On 29/04/2022 8:41 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I am at my MB indies now. he said cover is important for air flow cooling On Fri, Apr 29, 2022, 9:39 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] BAT insanity

:09 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Low mileage would be a plus if you wanted a car of that vintage and style. If you can afford it, you won't care what it costs. On 28/04/2022 10:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I would not have paid $31,000

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

So, then cough up the extra money and put a new cover on it. Get on with life. Randy On 29/04/2022 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Thanks. To answer Randy, I like the color but there are other E250s available at higher cost that are complete. I would definitely get a PPI befo

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

t 2:51 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: So, then cough up the extra money and put a new cover on it. Get on with life. Randy On 29/04/2022 2:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Thanks. To answer Randy, I like the color but there are other E250s avai

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

piece of plastic bugger the deal then you deserve to get fleeced on some other deal. But it’s your dineros and you’re free to spend it in whatever way makes you happy. --FT Sent from iFōn On Apr 29, 2022, at 4:00 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: The real question is whether the cover

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

BUT, how much time have you wasted on this battery? Your time is worth something. Randy On 29/04/2022 8:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Walmart seems to be the cheapest place to get batteries these days. This battery was in a car I bought but went completely dead.  I am not sure i

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

On 03/05/2022 8:02 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I just paid $6.49 for diesel in San Diego. $85 to fill the Passat. Dumb. AZBob At least that diesel Passat should get good mileage. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://w

Re: [MBZ] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)

Probably not an issue. Remember the 2 barn finds that Kaleb got recently. I believe he was able to start both of them. Randy On 04/05/2022 11:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Color is nice but how long since it last ran? On Wed, May 4, 2022 at 8:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)

On 04/05/2022 6:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Starting a car that has been sitting and having its engine being "OK" are two different things. One of the big killers is rust on the cam from the oil having drained off. The rust grinds the cam followers shedding metal into the engine. Yes, it's

Re: [MBZ] Hasn’t been started in in some time, but ran fine before. 1976 Mercedes Benz 240D - $5,499 (St Petersburg)

l the followers and the cam in time. How much time depends on how deep the rust was. YMMV. On Thu, May 5, 2022 at 2:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: On 04/05/2022 6:24 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Starting a car that has been sitting and having its engine bei

Re: [MBZ] It cost me nearly $90 to fill the e300 today

On 05/05/2022 6:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: The price difference between gas and diesel has me thinking about switch over to one of my M112 powered vehicles. Time to dump all those diesels cheap and use the money for a down payment on a Prius. ___

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

I was sort of thinking that rather than a drone, they should have some sort of missile to shoot at the perps. On 11/05/2022 4:29 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: A powerful short-range EMP emitter would be fun to use, fry them suckers up! --FT On 5/11/22 4:54 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

enforcement portal on the manufacturer's website, and click a button to disable the car. On Wed, May 11, 2022, at 5:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I was sort of thinking that rather than a drone, they should have some sort of missile to shoot at the perps. On 11/05/2022 4:29 PM,

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

I  don't think I would want to catch them with that at 150 mph. On 11/05/2022 4:49 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-05-11 17:41, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I was sort of thinking that rather than a drone, they should have some sort of missile to shoot at the perps.

Re: [MBZ] There's a Reason Why They Call Them "Crap-Class"

Terrible useless ad. He tells you it is broken and an easy fix but doesn't bother to tell you what needs to be repaired. If it is an easy fix, why doesn't he fix it before selling it? Stupid. On 12/05/2022 11:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/camp

Re: [MBZ] 2021 Metris Getaway Camper Peace Van - 2500 miles - $85, 000

Suddenly noticed the current price of fuel? On 12/05/2022 9:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Do you suppose he just came home with it one day and said "Surprise! Look what I bought!" Otherwise I have trouble with seeing how a family decides to spend nearly $100K on a camper "Peace Van

Re: [MBZ] Floating temptress

On 16/05/2022 2:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I took a ride in one of these on the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie when I was a kid, one of the most memorable keepsakes from childhood. I wonder what it's worth... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1948-chris-craft-deluxe-runabout/

Re: [MBZ] Floating temptress

I don't think so. We have 4 boats at the moment and think about acquiring more. Randy On 16/05/2022 7:52 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote: Do you know the two happiest days in a boat owner’s life? The day it’s purchased and the day it’s SOLD!! Kevin, former boat owner, in Lexington, NC

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

I wonder how large the bonuses will be for oil company executives this year? Randy On 16/05/2022 6:21 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: There it goes again! My town has 4.599 regular at every station. Substitute your zip code for 48813 in the link and cry along with me. https://www.gasbuddy.c

Re: [MBZ] W123 Oil cooler

Could likely make a tranny cooler work or, lots of newer non Mercedes vehicles have oil coolers, so there are parts that would work with some modifications. On 17/05/2022 8:46 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Geez what are you supposed to do if you need to replace the cooler? Sent from

Re: [MBZ] Serious MB lust

It is at $8,000 with 6 days to go. What is the final bid likely to be? Randy On 18/05/2022 2:16 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I am having serious lust about this car. My first MB was a 114 (1971 250/8) and I have always loved these coupes. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-merced

Re: [MBZ] Serious MB lust

45 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: It is at $8,000 with 6 days to go. What is the final bid likely to be? Randy On 18/05/2022 2:16 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: I am having serious lust about this car. My first MB was a 114 (1971 250/8) and I have always loved these coupes.

Re: [MBZ] Serious MB lust

a Mercedes wrote: Damn. I hope you are wrong. I was thinking $20K with 25k as an absolute stretch. Donald H. Snook On May 18, 2022, at 2:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: Over $30k Sent from my iPhone On May 18, 2022, at 2:45 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: It is at $8,000 with 6

Re: [MBZ] Serious MB lust

4:09 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I think Don was looking for a good car more than he was a bargain if he was prepared to pay over $20K for it. On 18/05/2022 4:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Many BaT bidders/buyers are not grounded in reality and seem to have more money than

Re: [MBZ] Truly only 34000 miles. Mercedes 300SD 1980 34000 k - $19, 000 (Apex)

On 26/05/2022 7:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/apex-mercedes-300sd/7488232731.html So, what do you folks think about this? I have no intention of buying it but I would love to have it. I like my old W115 but I think I  would  like the larger car

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

On 27/05/2022 9:20 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Putting aside the environmental and international economic and security issues associated with lithium batteries and PV panels, I like the idea of a garage with PV panels to charge your car. Of course you would need storage batteries

Re: [MBZ] MB diesel education and advice

Somewhere, I saw information suggesting that the battery pack on a Kia is warranted for 10 years. However, I wonder about the details of that warranty and as you have pointed out, what the decline is before it is considered replaceable under warranty. Randy On 27/05/2022 2:33 PM, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] lawm mower tire

A bead blaster works well for seating lawn tractor tires. I tried a ratchet strap and could not get the tires to seal against the rim. The blaster did it in one shot. Or, if you are brave, you spray brake cleaner in and then hit it with a match and explode it onto the rim. A Harbor Freight tir

Re: [MBZ] lawm mower tire

dy On 02/06/2022 9:47 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Liquid soap on the tire bead and rim seating area gives a huge advantage to getting tires mounted and seated into the rim... a little "lube" lets it slide into position. Dish soap works. On Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 1:56 PM Randy Bennell v

Re: [MBZ] Air compressor regulator

Milton On 6/3/2022 8:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: My Crapsman air compressor regulator has apparently failed. It seemed fine until yesteday, I had disconnected the hose at the compressor, and when I reconnected it of couse it had to pressurize the hose. I don't know why that might

Re: [MBZ] Leaky tire

Friend had a Buick with that problem with the chromed wheels for the whole time he owned it. On 07/06/2022 10:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I got a new set of tires for the ML a coupla weeks ago. One has been leaking down. I’m at the shop second time for a looksee. Week ago F

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

However, you can appreciate his frustration at being robbed and feeling that the police are doing nothing to prevent it or to catch the perpetrators. Randy On 08/06/2022 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's crazy until a mom and her kids are killed during the chase. On Wed, J

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

that kind of nonsense, but I'm thinking that some active response would put an end to that sort of thing right quick --FT On 6/8/22 3:35 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: However, you can appreciate his frustration at being robbed and feeling that the police are doing nothing to preven

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

Maybe, you should go over and introduce him to classic old Mercedes? He could class up the junkyard a bit if he collected MBs instead of Altimas. Randy On 08/06/2022 4:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: One street over from me we have the neighborhood hoarder guy. His house is on a corn

Re: [MBZ] Looking for that shlong slapper? The pootang puller? 2011 mercedes s 550 (black mamba) - $20, 000 (Charlotte)

Rebuilt title too. On 10/06/2022 12:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It has the ugly stock 5 spoke wheels. Pass. On Fri, Jun 10, 2022 at 9:10 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: condition: *salvage* * https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2

Re: [MBZ] Diesel travel

You are obviously a hard working industrious soul. Randy On 12/06/2022 3:10 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: Folks, I drove the isuzu rollback from tybee to the Alabama I-20 line then to above Huntsville AL where I grabbed some presses then back to Atlanta and over to Aiken, SC all on Thu

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

On 14/06/2022 7:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/538889371292645/ You are getting old Kaleb. What you mean by "normal times" is now "the good old days". Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

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

. . .  and everything else. What doesn't move by diesel truck these days? Randy On 14/06/2022 8:28 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: well will have to do some comparisons but I drive so little now that I am less worried. more concerned about heating oil. On Tue, Jun 14, 2022, 9:23 PM Curt

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

On 14/06/2022 8:30 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, we got 150 gallons of oil yesterday at $5.89. I got 4 cords of wood, my wood guy will trade my labor for wood. Last year I insulated his garage, not sure who got the better deal there. -Curt Time to move further south. Easier for

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

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 GWN. Can't move south? Have you tried pretending to be from Guatemala instead of C

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

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 GWN. Can't move south? Have you tried pretending to be from Guatemala instead of Canada? And, Floyd wit

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

Really? Curt seems to be a handy fellow. Who knows what the 2 of you might put together? Randy On 15/06/2022 12:27 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: 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

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

On 15/06/2022 1:33 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-06-15 13:27, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Thank you no Are you sure? Angie is a masseuse. ___ And pretty too! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] Cigarette lighter outlet puzzle

Is it a European thing? My old W115 300D socket is loose on normal plugs as well. I have always assumed that it may be some sort of metric socket rather than what we expect in NA. I think about changing it but haven't needed to do so and thus haven't yet. Randy On 15/06/2022 5:17 PM, mitch---

Re: [MBZ] 4spd - 1982 240D - $3,500 (Louisburg/Bunn)

Remove the "3" and you have Kaleb's $500 car. Randy On 17/06/2022 10:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: "Minor repairs" for $3500 I've started restoring it but I have too many other projects to a lot enough time to finish it. It will need new floor pans and many other more minor repa

Re: [MBZ] Harbor Fright

I think I would have plugged in the replacement at the store to see if it was good. Randy On 20/06/2022 11:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Last week when I went on a spree at HF to equip my Flagstaff shop with the requisite tools I wanted/needed to maintain my vehicles, I bought on

Re: [MBZ] I am morning 650$ cash for it that is way more than fair 2001 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $650

Too far away but it looks like it belongs on the back 40 at Kaleb's. Randy On 21/06/2022 10:34 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Son will be getting out of court ordered rehab after last drunk driving arrest and permanent loss of license. Car must be sold. [Sorry, too snarky?] Presuming it will s

Re: [MBZ] W116 driveshaft carrier bearing failure symptoms

On 21/06/2022 1:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Would a screeching/metallic rubbing noise on turns possibly be explained by this? When it failed in my W123 it was more of a clunking noise as the driveshaft was flopping around. Would think that it would do it all the time if the driv

Re: [MBZ] Car Washes

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 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 c

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803166847757730 One of you fellows who has a "vast estate" could make some sort of dune buggy out of that for roaring about your estate. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] 1983 Mercedes-Benz DIESEL 300CD - $25,500 (Sarasota)

Why would a car with 65K miles need a transmission rebuild? That along with many of the other items on the list of repairs makes me doubt the mileage claim. Randy On 08/07/2022 10:46 AM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: probably about right for low mileage CD On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, 10:00 AM

Re: [MBZ] Well hell

You really should watch the original Godfather movie. Randy On 08/07/2022 12:02 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: LOL. Nope, haven't see either one. On Fri, Jul 8, 2022, at 6:56 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Or Elf? -D On Jul 7, 2022, at 10:58 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wr

Re: [MBZ] Comfort

A lot, if not most, North American cars of that vintage were pretty much junk. The cars from the 1960's were better. We had a 1977 Monarch. It was not a good car. Don't really know if the comparable Chevy was any better but we test drove a Nova at the time and thought the interior on it really

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

AND . . . what caused the thermister to go bad and will it happen again? We played a similar game with a Breville Breadmaker.  If my memory is correct, it too was a thermister. Breville has moved on and you cannot buy the part from them. I found a utube video where a fellow repairs the same un

Re: [MBZ] OT RANT This makes me absolutely crazy

Voltage spike? Maybe Jim will chime in. Randy On 11/07/2022 4:57 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: No idea.  It is puzzling, I wouldn't think a part like that would fail but I guess it did. --FT On 7/11/22 5:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: AND . . . what caused the therm

Re: [MBZ] OT: 4 breakdowns in one day

Did you upsize from 5/16 to 3/8 or from 3/8 to 7/16? Randy On 11/07/2022 9:41 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: We've been gone for 2 weeks so yesterday I needed to mow the lawn. Pulled out the 1965 Snapper 308x, made 1/2 pass around the lawn and had the blade bolt come loose. I've been f

Re: [MBZ] OT crazy stuff

Short 12 ga pump? Even if you are nervous, you have a good chance of hitting your target - and they make a unique noise when you load a shell. On 12/07/2022 9:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: She took CWP class on Saturday. I suggested talking with the sheriff to expedite the perm

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

What is the range of a 240D with the auxiliary tank in the trunk? They need to keep working on these experimental electric vehicles. On 13/07/2022 9:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It is a "cute" car but 84 miles?  It weighs 2 tons? https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/ctd/d/winston-

Re: [MBZ] The combination gives the car an operating range of 84 miles 2017 Mercedes-Benz B-Class B 250e Hatchback 4D hatchback Blue - - $23, 990

My F150 Supercrew will do over 500 miles on the standard built in tank in the summer. I have never pushed my luck to see how far it will go as I don't want to run it out. On 13/07/2022 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My '76 300D with the trunk mounted aux. tank had a range of a

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

On 14/07/2022 11:23 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Is that a lot? That's 50% more than the Grand Coulee Dam puts out. I would call that a lot. I bet it's noticeably smaller, too! -- Jim And hotter too. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar Power @ Home

3 Mile Island, Chernobyl, Fukushima . . . On 14/07/2022 11:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Wow, too bad they never built more of those. Might have helped with our energy problems. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2022, at 11:24 AM, Jim Cathey wrote:  Is that a lot? That's 50% m

Re: [MBZ] Girl child's 08E350

At least she kept the tool set. I bought my elder son a big set of tools as I knew he would not buy it for himself and I thought he should have it. I was visiting him and we needed some tool and I asked where the tools were. He somewhat sheepishly admitted that they had returned the tools and

Re: [MBZ] Girl child's 08E350

: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Girl child's 08E350 Tools for a fan? I don’t see the relationship. What can you fix with a fan? -D On Jul 18, 2022, at 2:49 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: At least she kept the tool set. I bought my elder son a big se

Re: [MBZ] Electric cars

On 19/07/2022 11:17 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: There are many other factors. How much do you drive? What is the payback time for the "free" solar power to offset fuel costs of your current vehicle? What is the opportunity cost (what else could you do with the money other than buy an E

Re: [MBZ] R320CDI - $7,900 (Richmond, IN)

On 09/10/2020 3:37 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: If Jaime sees this, I'm quite sure he will disagree. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 9, 2020 2:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] R320CDI - $7,90

Re: [MBZ] OT: Increasing the vast northern estate

How can you even consider selling that barn? RB On 18/10/2020 6:54 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: As predicted dad and I have at least made an agreement to buy the farm next to ours. I'll make a graphic at some point but basically imagine it as a U where our existing land sits in the mi

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes 190D

watch the road and ignore the cracks. RB On 21/10/2020 9:55 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Staring at the cracked steering wheel while I drive would be a non starter. On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 10:36 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: That's pretty cool. It w

Re: [MBZ] Lets save us both time. I will not take $1500. Stop offering $1500.

On 22/10/2020 9:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1255852551474129 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D $2,000 Vehicles Listed 2 days ago in Woodstock, GA

Re: [MBZ] An original is millions, here is a great way to enjoy this amazing classic look for a fraction of the price

Don't know if it is a Manx but I have a client who has a VW dune buggy from the past. He says it is a hoot to drive. RB On 23/10/2020 8:50 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: The better (less bad?) ones used Pinto (or maybe PintoStang) donors. The awful ones (who did that, Fiberfab?) used Beet

Re: [MBZ] An original is millions, here is a great way to enjoy this amazing classic look for a fraction of the price

On 23/10/2020 8:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Pinto engine? https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/madison-1929-mercedes-ssk-fiberfab/7218788317.html Too cute. Wouldn't want one. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

[MBZ] kit cars

Not really a kit car but I knew a fellow way back when who had a new shiny black VW bug with a '40 Ford hood and wide tires on nice shiny chrome wheels. I really like the way it looked. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: kit cars

eetle-1113-Lg.html Then there was the Elegant Beetle (rolls royce grille) https://jalopnik.com/rolls-royce-once-sued-a-company-for-making-beetles-look-1684248416 And I remember JC Whitney selling rear hood decks with Continental tire bulges on them. On 2020-10-23 11:35, Randy Bennell vi

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: kit cars

On 23/10/2020 12:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: And who can forget the Porsche 911/930 kits? Or better yet, a Pontiac Sunbird! (not a kit)  Wow! Yuck! RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

[MBZ] Kit Cars

There was also a Fiero Ferrari that actually didn't look too bad. RB ___ 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_oki

Re: [MBZ] Green on green delight

On 25/10/2020 8:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/288362772211737/ I had one very much like that. A 1980 Brown on brown. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arch

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

On 27/10/2020 11:18 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I could look in to setting up a fainting lounge in the heated crawl space to keep from bonking my head on the joists. Awful dark there, and not sure outlets are down there. Maybe a slew of tuffets and giant pillows? It would be rather A

Re: [MBZ] Rental house update

On 27/10/2020 2:57 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Aside for some small deals such as replacing some outlet covers the house is ready to go. Had some interest then nothing. Last couple of days we had a flurry of responses. Guy we decided to go with is relocating here due to work from Or

Re: [MBZ] Mac laptop

, and we stop this general bout of self-recrimination and wetness.” B. Johnson 01/09/2020 On Oct 27, 2020, at 10:57 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 27/10/2020 11:18 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I could look in to setting up a fainting lounge in the heated crawl space to keep

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