Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

Jaime, I need help, too! I have my eye on a low mileage Okie E320 Bluetec, 2007. I have paid zero attention to the goings on of the electronics/Comand/nav systems of the newer cars. Is there anything to be concerned about or is the system solid? What about upgradability? Thanks, Tom It turns

Re: [MBZ] Jaime! A Poor Widow Needs Help!

On Jul 28, 2014 10:52 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes We did use my phone momentarily in Niagara Falls on the return trip, I wasn't sure where the hotel was as it was a different hotel than the outbound ride but the rest of the trip was all with a paper map... -Curt Of course I'd prefer to

[MBZ] New W211

Well, I've placed a deposit on an '07 E320 Bluetec with a scant 36k miles. Car is in Oklahoma City and I have the logistics worked out to go fetch it, with the exception of talking Kaleb into buying my S420. Hint, hint. Free delivery... Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] my off topic word for the day

Btw, have you contacted AE directly about your Globetrotters? Tom On Aug 7, 2014 6:42 PM, Gary Hurst via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: chromexcel -- *reliable vendor of superior parts for mercedes and other european cars* *www.BuyEUROparts.com http://www.BuyEUROparts.com*

Re: [MBZ] W210 Opinions?

That looks like quite a lot of car for the money. No direct experience but I had a customer who used the same model as a daily driver. He said it was as reliable as any Mercedes and at 150k miles he reported no problems. Apparently the normally aspirated engines are very reliable but brakes are

Re: [MBZ] ML

On Feb 16, 2015 1:00 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: We had ice last night with about 6 of snow today. My ML tires are worn out and waiting on new ones to arrive but even at that it gets around great in this stuff. Wow. Modern all wheel drive systems are

Re: [MBZ] Biking in the Snow

On Jan 31, 2015 7:16 PM, ernest breakfield via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: you could make them yourself, but studded bicycle tires are available from a variety or manufacturers, including Schwalbe, Continental, Kenda, Nokian, and others. many of these cost more than the tires

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

On Jan 5, 2015 4:26 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Early engine management and not OBD compliant Yikes. As a silver lining, I assume this means you have the early, hot rod engine tune? That would explain the 15 mpg. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

On Jan 3, 2015 5:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Yep, now is the time to buy a used diesel or high mpg gasser. I sure thought I was clever buying the E320 Bluetec last summer when gas was still expensive and diesel was close to parity with premium. I like the car

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

Yeah but they have those goofy brakes and besides, I couldn't find any that didn't have a zillion miles and spotty service history. The Bluetec only had 36k miles on it, and all records from the dealer. The V6 is more complicated but doesn't seem to be less reliable. Tom On Jan 3, 2015 6:31

Re: [MBZ] W123 vs W140

On Jan 3, 2015 6:45 PM, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Is fuel price the only reason you choose to drive a diesel? For me it's not. I choose diesel engines for a lot of other reasons, so now that gasoline is cheap (for a while) I loose one of the lesser benefits. Modern

Re: [MBZ] Example of Craig's next car

On Mar 9, 2015 11:42 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 2004 - 06 were the last straight six diesel engines, cars sold in the US after that have V6 engines. I'd prefer the straight six, I think that design has proven itself to be very robust. I think the V6 engines are

Re: [MBZ] Car Data

On Mar 9, 2015 3:51 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You put in your VIN and it will give you the build sheet data, everything on the car. I did that with the ML we just bought, the dealer guys were all mystified, Where did you get all that? I found the key to the

Re: [MBZ] Example of Craig's next car

On Mar 9, 2015 8:56 PM, Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Fuel economy is not as good with the V6 due to the more restrictive diesel particulate filter. Also it requires hard-to-find 229.52 oil to keep the filter happy. What are examples of 229.52 oil? Anything made by

Re: [MBZ] Car Data

On Mar 9, 2015 8:43 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I looked at that the other day and it wanted some sort of paid subscription. Is that so? The global version carries a nominal subscription fee, but the version covering US models only is free. It is only available

Re: [MBZ] W140 - 1999 S320 Opinions

Anyone familiar with the inline six? Isn't it the same v6 as my 1999 e320? The M104 lasted in the 140 all the way to the end. Nice engine but the minimum you'd want in such a car. Unless you can find an S280 with a stick like Princess Diana. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] This is the car for poos

On Apr 25, 2015 7:16 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Most of them are probably pretty rare on a S320, except for ASR and heated seats. It would be something to see a S320 with Burl Walnut, rear sunshade, power rear seats, rear climate control, and SLS, wouldn't it?

Re: [MBZ] New Shoes for the 240D/3.0

On May 8, 2015 11:14 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes Those or primewell, a cheep badyear brand are all that seem to be available locally. Primewell is Firestone's private label brand made by GITI in China and Indonesia. They are supposedly about as good as it gets in the cheap tire realm. Tom

Re: [MBZ] Once seen cannot be unseen

On May 12, 2015 9:56 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://jalopnik.com/50-000-will-buy-you-a-toyota-prius-that-sleeps-four-1703773020 I like that a lot, though it probably makes more sense in Japan. Would the reaction be better to a Toppola?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Allen Edmunds

What the hell is Allen Edmonds? Really high quality American-made shoes. Nicer than whatever you're wearing right now. ‎AMEX has an offer, spend $200 at AE and get a $50 one time credit on your card. Seems like a good deal. I know you have a penurious cant - have you been to shoebank.com?

Re: [MBZ] If You're Gonna Go, Go in Style

That's nice but the jaloponist in me wants to go like this: https://www.dropbox.com/sc/qqmy3b3cpl0k4p5/AABybINWvDY9J417aF71tMkka I guess I should ask Curt if he's encountered any Filipino funeral processions/parades yet... Tom On Jun 14, 2015 7:25 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] hey WILTON

On Jun 13, 2015 8:30 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Tommy, You need to go to the tent sale. It’s well worth the trip and you can snag some unbelievable deals on A-E shoes. Definitely an item on any A-E wearer’s bucket list. And you can meet up with the Doobie

Re: [MBZ] Need front brake rotors for my W123 300TD

Andrew, Another option is to take off my hands the Made in Germany Balo rotors I've had in my basement for the last ten years. P/N 123 421 00 12 (replaces 115 421 14 12) They're yours (or anyone's if you decline) for shipping cost. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] OT fuel economy

On May 27, 2015 11:45 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Last weekend, my son and I went to the lake. We are in Winnipeg and we go to Sioux Narrows on Lake of the Woods about 45 minutes south of Kenora. Completely off-topic, but speaking of Lake of the Woods... My

[MBZ] Mercedes/Packard prototype

Here's something interesting I've never heard of: the W122. http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/design-history-packards-request-almost-fulfilled-by-mercedes-benz/ Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 109

On May 27, 2015 10:31 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: No, I meant what I said. The original 109 had the M189, which is a modified 300SL engine first used in the Adenour outside the 300SL, so the original 109 300SEL was a 4 door version of the 300SL. With the M130, it

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

On Nov 9, 2015 5:26 PM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > But it's a hybrid and will save you money and Gaia! You could put an Obama or Bernie sticker on it and be good to go! > Just think of the torque curve with a 114 hp elective motor supplementing a twin turbo gas

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 9:18 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > With a cheap Chinee piece of glass. That's the "FUYGO" stuff. My glass people don't recommend it. > > If I want Pilkington it's closer to $300 reusing my molding. This sounds better than the new windshield in

Re: [MBZ] Windshields

On Sep 25, 2015 9:11 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes" > Genuine glass is worth the money and usually not so expensive. I put a > windshield in my 300CD earlier this year and it was surprisingly cheap. > In 2007, I bought a Gullwing windshield from the dealer for $550. No one could believe it.

Re: [MBZ] 123 LWB sighting

On Aug 26, 2015 6:16 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: how often do you see a LWB on the street? I think I've posted this before but I saw one in Beijing a while back. https://www.dropbox.com/s/oisj0f90ruopjcz/DSCN4632.JPG?dl=0 At first I assumed it was just an old

[MBZ] Wrecked E320

So the E320 Bluetec is a probable total after some jerk ran a stop sign on Saturday. I'm a little sore but okay. The adjuster had asked if I'd like to retain the car, and I'm thinking about it since I'd like to replace it with the same model, and especially since two weeks ago I spent over

[MBZ] Curley car?

Curley, is this your car? http://www.curbsideclassic.com/blog/cc-outtake/cc-outtake-1966-heckflosse-reporting-for-duty/ Ton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

I used to have a cheap Wal Mart iron, and it was a cheap Wal Mart iron and ironing clothes was a hassle. Then Misheil and I got a German-made Rowenta as a wedding gift and it is hard to describe how nice an iron can actually be. We have an earlier version of this model and if it isn't the S-Class

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 6:45 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > > Tom, > > Sorry to hear about your loss. The 1998 S420 is still going strong at 281k - maybe I can talk oldest son to make you a deal on it? That is actually half tempting - that car remains the best I've ever

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 11:45 AM, "Craig via Mercedes" wrote: > > > I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's really frustrating and a > disappointment when a great car you own is destroyed. May you navigate > the insurance hurdles successfully. > Thanks, Craig. I'm at least off to a

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 8:37 AM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" > > Glad you are ok, but if you have not already, get checked out by a doc. Some things don't show up until later. > This is good advice. I went to urgent care shortly after and checked out okay. Of course, my neck is so full of osteoarthritis

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 7:10 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > > That sounds like a very high price for a severely damaged car. I was under the impression that insurance companies were quite willing to deal if you dug in your heels. > Of course I suppose on the one hand

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 9:59 AM, "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" wrote: > > Too bad, glad you survived mostly intact. > > Where is you/the car? St Louis. Be ever vigilant when driving in the ghetto. Tom ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

On Jan 13, 2016 10:26 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > All the Bluetecs are V6, right? I think so; mine is. > > What's it cost to keep it? > > When my dad totaled mom's Malibu, literally less than a week and 200 miles after > I sent him to Tire Rack for new

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

he price of the hulk. > > --R > > On 1/13/16 8:59 PM, Tom Savage via Mercedes wrote: > >> Attached are a few pics of the carnage. >> >> Tom >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Wrecked E320

North Riverfront, just north of downtown. Here's the neighborhood where I work: http://builtstlouis.net/northside/northbroadway01.html The wreck was on Hall Street, which is a sort of a Fury Road-meets-depressed Midwestern industry speedway. I live in St Charles, and the River is an effective

Re: [MBZ] BLUETEC rumor

My impression is that it is mostly law firms hedging their bets that the scandal will spread, generating plaintiffs lists. I have been seeing a lot of targeted ads about this after shopping for parts but have not found any evidence through legitimate news channels. Tom '09 e320 Bluetec On Feb 25,

Re: [MBZ] Sources for Parts

On Jan 20, 2016 10:39 AM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > > Bob, > > I like to order from MB Northlake (in NC) for dealer stuff. > > http://mbnorthlakeparts.com/ > FYI on MB Northlake, don't call to order parts. The website prominently displays the phone number and

Re: [MBZ] Febi 08971 on sale

On Apr 8, 2016 7:35 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" > > Too bad Ryder no longer rents out 722.6 Sprinters. Four years ago I could get a case (12 qts) of Shell 134 from Ryder Fleet Services for something like $80 delivered. Now they don't stock it. If there was a closeout sale, I totally missed it.

Re: [MBZ] VW

On Mar 28, 2016 9:48 PM, "OK Don via Mercedes" wrote: > > They are still selling vergassers - and doing many repairs - were they > claim to make their money. They're at least trying to sell gassers. Most of the VW dealers I've visited in the last week seem to be following

Re: [MBZ] '06/'07 E3230CDI?

On May 6, 2016 12:01 PM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > WILTON via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Yep, I much rather have gotten an '06 E320CDI > > > Was '06 the first V6 or the last I6? > For some reason I was thinking the '05 was the last inline 6 diesel. > Or was '06 the

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

Not direct comparisons, but for what it's worth my creampuff E320 Bluetec with 77k miles was worth $17k in January per my insurance company and my research validated that. The not-quite-as-nice '09 Bluetec that replaced it I purchased in Texas in January for with 78k for $16,500. State Farm then

[MBZ] 2007 E350 no start

Hi everyone, long time no see. A friend has a 2007 E350 wagon M272 with 140k miles that won't fire, it just cranks and cranks. I pulled codes and it shows P0011 cam timing, bank 1 position A (intake); P0271 Powertain, which google says is associated with the first code; and P0521 Oil pressure