Re: [MBZ] Limp Mode

> I’m no proponent of cheap Chinesium scanners, but for the $150 or so that one > costs, the amount of information you can get from it even if you’re not > planning on doing the work yourself, is invaluable. I especially like the one > I recommended to AZBob, Which one is that? Link to it? Ric

[MBZ] OT That Sound

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Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing

Money laundering? Rick Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, June 21, 2024 1:58:43 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Bashing Well it has b

[MBZ] One For The Michigan Folks

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Re: [MBZ] Tires for my 1980 300SD

I can second all of those choices. All the tires. Rick Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:29:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

> More, or less, expensive than the Klann KL-025? Same one. Same price. Now manufactured by Gedore. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Samstag

rcedes Sent: Friday, June 7, 2024 4:40:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] Samstag On Fri, 7 Jun 2024 21:25:45 +0000 Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must > say their customer service is the abs

[MBZ] Samstag

Just placed an order with Samstag for a few specialty tools, and I must say their customer service is the absolute best I have ever encountered. Ever. Rick Get Outlook for Android ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives htt

Re: [MBZ] OT: RR (not Mercedes) content

For $6k I'd rather have this. https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/926483832496420/?ref=search Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2024 10:50:15 AM To: Mercedes Dis

Re: [MBZ] OT - Ultrasonic Cleaners

Yep. He recommended a Branson. They are on eBay. Rick Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Craig via Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 9:13:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Craig Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT - Ultrason

Re: [MBZ] I picked up the 95k mile 1 owner e300

Sell it to John Woods and let him make a few bucks. Or sell it to Dean Laumbach and watch him flip it for $50k. Rick Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2024 8:43:21 PM

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz 300D - $14,500 (SAINT SIMONS ISLAND)

> Any person who Buyes the home must submit to a background Check before signing the lot Lease. > Strange. It's a trailer in a trailer park, but they don't want trailer park people living there. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Current show at Okie Acres

Pretty far South for the Northern lights. Quite incredible. Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes Sent: Friday, May 10, 2024 10:16:01 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Buggered Benzmail Sub

Re: [MBZ] Car fax

Nope. Carfax is quite expensive. Used to be $99 for six reports. It's now $99 for four reports. Bumper is $38.97 every three months. Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes Sent: Friday, May 3, 2024

Re: [MBZ] OT Porch Problems

Car dealers can be crooked. In other news, water is wet. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] One For Okie Acres

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Re: [MBZ] Green '95 NA diesel sold for original sticker price.

So he probably got it for $8k, spent a grand for shipping, another grand for the detail shop and fluids changed, now he pockets $20k for maybe 30 hours of work. Not a bad gig if you can get it. Rick From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, Kleb!

> I am unaware of a band of likeminded fellas like us following in our > footsteps. Pierre Hedary is in his thirties I believe. John Woods is forty something. There are a handful of classic Mercedes enthusiasts. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

[MBZ] Any Ideas?

What's wrong with this one? I'm going to go check it out on Thursday. I'm thinking the shop screwed up something with the glow plug wiring. Any known issues with these W211 cars? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/glen-ellyn-2008-mercedes-benz-320/7739883514.html Rick

[MBZ] FBMP A Rant

Okay, so BIL is in Florida, so I figured I'd look for a car to have shipped to the rust belt. Found a W210 two hours after it was listed. Cool. Message the guy, no response. Just checked again, found the car relisted (twice), responded to both ads, still no response. Grr. I have messaged others

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

Mine is a newer facelift model, but I couldn't shift out of park one time. My issue was the brake light switch. There are two sets of contacts in it, one for the lights, and one as an input to the computer. Also there is a manual override to get it out of park. Mine is a 2000 so this may not ap

[MBZ] OT Computer security issues

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Re: [MBZ] Hey Kaleb

from my iPhone > On Mar 21, 2024, at 6:36 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Get on your Ludmilla account and buy this. > > https://www.facebook.com/groups/W123NA/permalink/7324500287616647/ > > If you decide you don't want it, I'll come

[MBZ] Hey Kaleb

Get on your Ludmilla account and buy this. https://www.facebook.com/groups/W123NA/permalink/7324500287616647/ If you decide you don't want it, I'll come and pick it up the end of May. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] Time v Mileage

 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >> Of course, Mrs. Dan’s car has no need for winding up. > > Need to give her the key to the CL600. > > > Rick > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] Time v Mileage

> Of course, Mrs. Dan’s car has no need for winding up. Need to give her the key to the CL600. Rick ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] OT - Now THAT’S a Retirement Party!

> I want to quietly slip out the back way on my last day. Or even better, the > day before. Yep. Hey. Where's the old guy? Um, I think he retired. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Sidewall Musings

It's a truck. I suspect that Porsche Cayennes don't handle like a Panamerica, although I haven't driven one. Rick From: Mercedes on behalf of dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Friday, March 1, 2024 7:47:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: dan penoff.com Subje

Re: [MBZ] 2006 Lexus LS 430 with 126 K miles on Cars 'n Bids

Last year of the LS430. The most overbuilt Toyota ever produced. Rick From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, February 29, 2024 10:02:41 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ] 2006 Lexus LS 430

Re: [MBZ] What could go wrong??

Here's a video. I didn't watch it, but it should give you enough insight to make an informed decision. https://youtu.be/D0ubJ_QWlG8?si=YwnEJaP2KfxTk7lg Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Allan Streib via Mercedes Sent: F

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/Autocheck report request

Not valid Get Outlook for Android From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 11:02:56 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Subject: [MBZ] Carfax/Autocheck report reques

Re: [MBZ] remove sludge from w123 diesel

Black oil is to be expected. It's the nature of a diesel. Perhaps Mobil 1 is not as high quality of an oil as it once was. If you do use a flush product, I would probably pull the lower pan after draining the oil to make darn sure there is no chunks of sludge that will plug the oil screen. Here

Re: [MBZ] Back to 124 Daily Driver

k to 124 Daily Driver Rick, Do you think this is the case considering that I would expect shipping volume in the first quarter to be the lowest on an annual basis? Just curious, and thanks so much for sharing! -D > On Feb 14, 2024, at 10:43 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > &

Re: [MBZ] Back to 124 Daily Driver

> We are in a 123 bubble right now that I suspect will be bursting at any > moment. Several bubbles are getting ready to pop. I have not seen shipping volumes this low in twenty years. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] Ok all you (mercedes) refrigerator experts

If it's the coil freezing over, replace the thermistor on the coil in back of the freezer. It's for the defrost. https://youtu.be/RoMCTAzlVW8?si=z0qtaoSlZDf5u8uw Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: February 4, 2024 2:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@

Re: [MBZ] Dirt cheap '87 turbo on BAT

> Read the comments. Seller told the high bidder that the price was too cheap and reneged on the deal. What a dick. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] W210 Crankshaft Position Sensor - 1998 E320 Wagon

> Amazing what driving in the Tri-State area (Chicago) can do to a car, even > though it was kept clean. Rick knows this all too well, I’m sure. Yep. A heated garage just catalyzes the rusting process. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Hey Kaleb

t: Re: [MBZ] Hey Kaleb What am I supposed to see? Doesn’t pull up anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2024, at 6:04 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Check your Gertrude or Matilda account on FB. > > https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?id=1444767035590031&

[MBZ] Hey Kaleb

Check your Gertrude or Matilda account on FB. https://m.facebook.com/story.php/?id=1444767035590031&story_fbid=7107048689361809 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] NO BLACK DEATCH HERE - 2006 E320 CDI - $5,600

Not bad, I DETEST darkly tinted windows. Old man eyes, astigmatism, beginning cataracts, whatever. I can't stand them. I understand the reasoning for them in say Arizona or Florida, but it doesn't change my sentiment. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 27, 2024 10:26 AM To: mercede

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 Matic Check Engine Light Code Question

I suspect the oil pressure code is the generic interpretation of P0522. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 20, 2024 6:20 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rkmerce...@aol.com Subject: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 Matic Check Engine Light Code Question Hi

Re: [MBZ] Insanity is an understatement

> If I had a $100k budget to throw away on any car I wanted, I would be > looking for an original Acura NSX. Surprisingly, there are a lot of people that bought those cars and daily drove them. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:

Re: [MBZ] Insanity is an understatement

Another big payday for Dean Laumbach. Time to offload some of that old iron Kaleb. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 20, 2024 7:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Insanity is an understatement F’n insan

Re: [MBZ] I’m selling it for way cheaper than the actual value so please keep lowballs away. 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D,$3,900

On 1/19/24 9:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > An S class with 4matic and a nice color for that price? What's not to > like? > It's powered by a 2006 M273. That's what's not to like. https://www.mercedesmedic.com/check-my-mercedes-benz-for-balance-shaft-issue-by-vin-m272273/ https://blog.fcpeuro

Re: [MBZ] Changing Oil on My W163

This thing? I've heard they work well. I've never tried one. https://www.fumotousa.com/cars-pickups-mercedes-benz-2004-ml350-3-7l-v6 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 18, 2024 5:28 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] Ch

Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

https://youtu.be/AQ48nrvcsUs?si=CzKQsmIjNfg4oIFl Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 16, 2024 8:45 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid Huh? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2024, at 8:24 P

Re: [MBZ] Battery Conservation Convenience Functions Not Available

Sounds convoluted, but I can order one from Amazon and ship it to you when it comes. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 16, 2024 2:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Battery Conservation Convenience Functions No

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

> These take only premium fuel? You can probably get by with mid grade, maybe regular if you don't drive hard all the time. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] 1998 E320 Wagon - Engine Electronics - Check Engine

Are the motor mounts good? I had an issue with the engine vibrating due to mounts and it would cause an intermittent miss, probably with the coils or wires. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 16, 2024 1:42 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.

[MBZ] Okie Acres PA

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Re: [MBZ] OT: Okie EVs

> Also, school busses are not currently noted for catching on fire. What are the chances of roasting a busload of chilluns due to a minor accident? (Road hazard staking the battery pack?) Wouldn't take many of those to Hindenburg the entire concept, and any/everyone who voted for it. Hmm. Interes

Re: [MBZ] W163 License Plate Fasteners FUBAR

This looks like the way. You have to remove the hatch panel though. https://youtu.be/4Fft6_kngdU Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 7, 2024 4:37 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] W163 License Plate Fasteners FU

Re: [MBZ] W163 License Plate Fasteners FUBAR

If they are rivet nuts, you'll have to chisel the outside lip so that it can be pushed through. Get some touch up paint to clean up any damage and pop in new ones with this tool. https://hftools.com/app58078 Oh and remove the hatch panel to retrieve the old ones when the rattling gets to you.

Re: [MBZ] What is the photographic trick? 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class, $7, 000

F stop. Depth of field. Not sure if you can do it on a phone camera, but any DSLR will do it. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 4, 2024 9:31 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] What is the photographic trick? 20

Re: [MBZ] Time for a dash cam

And one more, just because. https://youtu.be/lzdxCOvPq5Q?si=PhcCFGNqs-HCtC3c Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 29, 2023 3:46 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: rickkno...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Time for a dash cam I watched a review of severa

Re: [MBZ] Time for a dash cam

I watched a review of several dash cams a while ago and they all use the same imaging sensor for the most part. https://youtu.be/4AnyhHl3_tE A newer video. https://youtu.be/zcyaVWOiCwY Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 29, 2023 3:10 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okieb

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

To answer the question "How is it I Have Never Seen This?" FBMP search engine sucks. It is quite possibly the worst platform for internet sales searching since Al Gore invented the internet. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] 2004 W211 4-matic oddities

Are all four tires the same size and brand? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 27, 2023 9:57 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@bruckmann.com Subject: [MBZ] 2004 W211 4-matic oddities I'm in Toronto for a couple of weeks and have borrowed my broth

Re: [MBZ] OT - Inkjet Printers for Home Use

Hmm. How about a color laser printer under $300? https://www.windowscentral.com/best-color-laser-printer-under-200 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] OT - Inkjet Printers for Home Use

I'd probably get her a Brother BW laser printer and say oops. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 25, 2023 1:56 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] OT - Inkjet Printers for Home Use Mother-in-law asked me to get her an inkj

Re: [MBZ] Merry Christmas, Friends.

Merry Christmas! Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] An Honest EV Ad

For Dimitri, et al. https://youtu.be/zRUg2NXmLd0 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Bright idea

It's the future and it's here. https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/ford-technology/driver-assist-features/what-is-ford-bluecruise-hands-free-driving/ https://youtu.be/8SHeWcC2-34 Unfortunately, like all other e-nannies, we end up with less attentive, dumber drivers. ABS, adaptive cruise contro

[MBZ] Quick Flip For Dan

To a FB moron? https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/indian-rocks-beach-hot-offer-mercedes/7699838060.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail

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

> I have a couple of 240Ds with the same sort of mileage and the same sort of > condition. Sort and sell. Get while the getting is good. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliv

Re: [MBZ] Total insanity. 1982 300D - $7,500

To some, maybe. To me, no. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 15, 2023 8:49 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] Total insanity. 1982 300D - $7,500 No way these are worth this kind of money are they? https://nashville.

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Code 0522 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

"Permanent" coded are relatively new in autos. Perhaps the last 15 years. As you have observed, they are permanent. I would suspect it showed up due to lack of oil pressure after the oil and filter change. I'm not sure about Mercedes, but most domestic autos have a "flood mode" where you can dep

[MBZ] Floyd, Kaleb, and Me

Quite possibly a true picture. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] One For Kaleb

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Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

> Many sellers on fb neglect to post the VIN. Why is that? The same reason they don't respond to valid inquiries about what they have for sale. Because they are stupid dumbasses. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What’s This Nonsense

Scam. https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2018/10/steering-clear-vehicle-history-report-scams Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz

[MBZ] Wonder What's Wrong With It?

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Re: [MBZ] Another 2002 e320 wagon

It's throttle by wire. Probably the actuator, but if you don't want to shoot the parts cannon at it and pray, you'll need a good scan tool or Star System. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 6, 2023 6:42 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: macj...@aol.co

Re: [MBZ] UPS FCPEuro package delivered last night at 730P

It's peak season. Be grateful that it arrived. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 6, 2023 10:35 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] UPS FCPEuro package delivered last night at 730P yeah don't bring it to the por

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Rotors Kaput?

> Do you reckon it’s rotors or something to do with ABS maybe? Never had a Honda, but I would guess ABS. Probably never had the fluid changed. > I may have to become a contract teaching whore out at the old nuke plant to > repair the hole I made in my savings account. I'm surprised you haven't

[MBZ] FBMP

What the actual hell is wrong with Facebook Marketplace sellers? I found a car I want to check out, so I messaged the guy with an appropriate message (NOT "Is this still available). No response. I'll try again in a few hours. Are people really this effing stupid? Rick

Re: [MBZ] OT MDB files

One thing to note. If an SSD is in use and power is lost, your data is probably going to be corrupted. Unless you are using an enterprise grade drive. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] E320 MINT Condition 1999 - $2,950

Front fenders are not color matched particularly well. That and no seat heaters means I'm not interested. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 1, 2023 11:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] E320 MINT Condition 1999 -

Re: [MBZ] Good Price for the Miles I'd Say

Reluctor (inductor, Hall effect?) Ring on the rear axles can rust and disintegrate causing an abs code. Simple to fix, but not easy. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 30, 2023 11:14 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ]

[MBZ] OT Medicare Questions

Yes, I do realize the system will be bankrupt by 2025 or so. That doesn't stop time, and I will be sixty five soon. I am employed and have what would be considered a "Cadillac" health plan. I am in good health with reasonably good genes and no bad habits (i.e. no smoking, no alcohol, no illicit

Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I’m seriously thinking about it

And you're not in the truck to haul it to Okie Acres yet? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 18, 2023 1:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh boy I’m seriously thinking about it Guy finally sent me additional ph

Re: [MBZ] What’s the going shop rate these days?

Pierre is over $180 an hour. An independent "we fix any car" shop around Chicago is $150 an hour. I suspect the insurance is expensive. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 18, 2023 9:54 AM To: davesl...@okiebenz.com; mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@st

Re: [MBZ] 4spd manual 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan 4D,$2,500

Yeah. I saw that one. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 18, 2023 8:58 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] 4spd manual 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300 d Sedan 4D,$2,500 Euro version? Looks quite decent for the money h

Re: [MBZ] Nice 140

It's an auction. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 17, 2023 12:58 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com; dhsn...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 140 I didn't see the price. On Fri, Nov 17, 2023 at 1:54 PM Donald Snook via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Crazy Widow

> Go for it, buddy, that would be great! Just be really, really careful dealing with the seller. She’s got a hair trigger for some really weird stuff I look like Moses. I'll probably scare her into thinking I'm the Second Coming or something. This could be fun! Rick _

[MBZ] CPS?

This might be a deal. https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/winter-springs-2010-mercedes-gl350/7688498856.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mai

Re: [MBZ] Crazy Widow

I'm going to be in Apopka for Thanksgiving. If you want I'll take a look and post a full report. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 17, 2023 9:02 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Crazy Widow Well, if you go you

[MBZ] BatteryMinder On Sale

For $20 at Northern Tool again. https://www.northerntool.com/products/batteryminder-plus-battery-charger-trickle-charger-desulfator-12-volt-1-amp-model-12117tc-167981 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] ooooh luscious color -- 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 - $3, 000 (Arapahoe)

Sadly, it doesn't have heated seats. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 8, 2023 2:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] h luscious color -- 2000 Mercedes Benz E320 - $3, 000 (Arapahoe) https://eastnc.craig

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

27;d thought they'd actually have to pay the full amount it was worth? -Curt On Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at 07:11:38 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: The shipper has to file the claim. UPS isn't particularly responsive to damage claims as it is. https://jalopnik.com/how-u

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

Mercedes Tuesday, October 31, 9:04 PM I don't know. Does he work for UPS? Yep. Twenty years. Can retire any time I choose. And it changes everything knowing that. What little filter I had (should I say that? Would it jeopardize my job?) is gone. Kind of like your forty bucks. Rick Get Outlook

Re: [MBZ] How do I get a reimbursement from UPS?

The shipper has to file the claim. UPS isn't particularly responsive to damage claims as it is. https://jalopnik.com/how-ups-screwed-a-popular-youtube-car-guy-out-of-10-00-1738255686 In UPS' defense, in the above case had the shipper properly insured the engine, it would have arrived. It would

Re: [MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission

SLK/Chrysler Crossfire Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 21, 2023 8:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] Newest Mercedes with manual transmission What's the newest MB that I'm likely to be able to find that has a man

Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak?

Yes. However, they are in Colorado, so shipping can take a bit longer to the East Coast than say, FCP Euro. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 17, 2023 10:23 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oil filler cap leak

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

8:46 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Meguiars Ultimate compound for first cut then polishing stuff for second > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 16, 2023, at 1:17 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>  >>> >&

Re: [MBZ] A better way to polish headlights

> so I went right to 2 stages with the buffer. I was done in about 5 minutes > and it looks amazing, almost like new What did you use for compound? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Car for Clay — Kleb needs to move to ND

AND a quonset hut! Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 13, 2023 5:33 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] Car for Clay — Kleb needs to move to ND Man, that place is a real time capsule. Oil furnace, maybe 100A

Re: [MBZ] Pack Some Heat and Check it Out, Kaleb.

> Robert Taylor Homes - Gone Henry Horner Homes - Gone Stateway Gardens - Gone Ida B. Wells Homes - Gone Rockwell Gardens - Gone If you came into Chicago from Indiana, up the Dan Ryan Expressway, there were miles and miles of highrise projects along that corridor. They are all gone. And the

Re: [MBZ] 2007 CLS550 - 73k miles - $16,850

The cheapest cheap class. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 29, 2023 12:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astrasfo...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2007 CLS550 - 73k miles - $16,850 My question was which 2007 Mercedes is currently worth the HIGHES

Re: [MBZ] I’m headed in this direction

Auctioning them off, or getting to 150? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 29, 2023 6:40 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] I’m headed in this direction https://www.live5news.com/2023/09/29/man-is-auctioning-m

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