[MBZ] 1979 240E - 125k miles - $11,900

2024-07-25 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
AC does not work. Wrong steering wheel. Crazy price. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1979-mercedes-240/7769302473.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 1989 Jaguar XJS on BAT

2024-07-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
But it was smooth. On Wed, Jul 24, 2024, at 15:24, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Nothing about whether it runs, and even if it did that would be temporary. > > What an anemic engine. No wonder SBC swaps are common in these cars. > You could easily get twice the power and torque ou

[MBZ] An ad of few words, and fewer pixels - 2000 S430 - 112k miles - $4, 800

2024-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-sclass-mercedes-benz-s430/7768777952.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/m

[MBZ] They aren't problems---they're opportunities! - 1995 C220 - 96k miles - $3, 000

2024-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Actually doesn't look terrible for the age, but the ask is probably too much especially for a Cheep Klasse. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-1995-mercedes-benz-c220/7768895227.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] last ran about 10 years ago 83 300D Mercedes - $1,000

2024-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
$250 car. On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, at 14:19, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > It has the rare/oogy blue velour interior. > > On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 10:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> could be worth negotiating >> >> https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto

Re: [MBZ] Off-brand turbodiesel

2024-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
All the European brands make diesel models. They just didn't always sell them in North America. On Tue, Jul 23, 2024, at 12:50, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I never knew Audi made diesels. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-audi-5000-turbo-diesel/ > > "80s Audis have a driving fl

[MBZ] 2011 SS550 - 83k miles - $18,596

2024-07-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems a little high for a 13 year old car? But looks nice and seems to have all the options. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2011-mercedes-benz-s550/7768542051.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] sitting in the barn for years has not been started in about 4 years 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, $8, 875

2024-07-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Really not a fan of that color scheme, especially the interior. Is it original? On Mon, Jul 22, 2024, at 19:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Show up with $5k of dead presidents in hand and I’ll bet they’ll talk. > > Being a fuel injected model, you couldn’t ask for more. This is a > pret

[MBZ] 2003 SL500 - 78k miles - $12,000

2024-07-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
No details, no pics with the top down and really none of the interior. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/villa-park-2003-mb-sl500/7768278249.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chan

Re: [MBZ] 617 oil pan gasket

2024-07-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Pan was probably overtorqued and warped at some time in the past. RTV may be the only answer now or a new pan. On Sun, Jul 21, 2024, at 17:05, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Well it can't really hurt to apply some RTV if it was done before.  Then > keep an eye on it and check for flat if y

Re: [MBZ] 09ML320 bluey

2024-07-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> He said he gutted the DPF for reasons not entirely clear. Sounds like redneck engineering. Maybe tryina get'er to roll coal. Lucky he didn't put in a hood stack. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

Re: [MBZ] Nice Heckflosse on BAT

2024-07-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't know about automotive paint in the 1960s but maybe beige was one of the colors that was good. Fade resistant (or at least you don't notice it as much), easier or cheaper to make for some reason? Also most cars didn't have AC so light colors were a bit cooler in the sun. My Dad's 1966 Ra

Re: [MBZ] OT 3yo posting

2024-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Gotta keep you coming back somehow. If nothing new is relevant, dig up some old corpses. They *still* email me every few days about how "a lot is happening" on my account even though I haven't used it in about 10 years. On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 23:06, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Good old

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Just had a conversation last night over beers about the laziness and apparent lack of motivation in today's young generations. Definitely an old man topic. LOL. Allan On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 16:52, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Inching towards geezerdom. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] 240D

2024-07-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Fri, Jul 19, 2024, at 13:32, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Interesting color, not quite china blue. Phoenix sun bleaching? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options g

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Bid to 75,555 and not sold. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, at 15:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That thing was probably way over $100k new and looks like it sold for > $77k (or that is the current bid) with 19kmi.  Depreciating like a Benz! > > --FT > > On 7/17/24 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
>From what I can see, the 2022 Escalade diesel would have been an I6. Pretty >bad if BaT got this detail wrong. The Duramax V6 is an Isuzu diesel engine. >From wikipedia, the I6 was developed with Opel in Italy, and is the one used >in the Escalade/Tahoe/Suburban/Sierra/Silverado/Yukon, and it

Re: [MBZ] 2022 Cadillac Escalade DIESEL

2024-07-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's a gussied-up diesel Suburban. On Wed, Jul 17, 2024, at 15:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That thing was probably way over $100k new and looks like it sold for > $77k (or that is the current bid) with 19kmi.  Depreciating like a Benz! > > --FT > > On 7/17/24 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfog

[MBZ] It has midwest rust, but nothing significant - 2008 Thomas School Bus - $7, 500

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Your definition of "significant" may vary https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2008-thomas-school-bus/7766763134.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery option

Re: [MBZ] OT: Don't see (m)any pf these... '78 AMC Pacer wagon

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Gawd talk about a color scheme that screams 1970s. The AMC straight-6 was a decent engine, pretty bulletproof. On Tue, Jul 16, 2024, at 14:25, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Won't win any style contests but it is kinda cute. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-amc-pacer-6/024-07-16

Re: [MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
guess they are aluminum, but from a distance >> > they look like they are white. >> > A fellow who works in my building (I wish I owned the building, but >> > alas, NO) has one and likes it. His car is black, and not the >> > convertible. >> > >>

[MBZ] I will not respond to texts - 2005 Chrysler Crossfire - $9, 600

2024-07-16 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Might be in nice shape, but price seems beyond realistic. Very low miles if not a typo (probalby 89k is my guess). https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2005-chrysler-crossfire/7766641731.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

[MBZ] 2002 SLK320 - 83k miles - $7,500

2024-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Price is Firm https://bn.craigslist.org/cto/d/mc-lean-2002-mercedes-benz-slk320/7766335390.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/li

[MBZ] Suction Doors - 2006 S500 - 130k miles - $8,900

2024-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice. No low balls https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/lake-bluff-mercedes-s500/7766559029.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] 2019 GLA250

2024-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I would consider Toyota or Lexus. Avoid Honda/Acura. I don't really know much about anything that new, but my MIL has a Rav4 that has been pretty bulletproof. I read a review of the GLA and it observed that "the interior vibe channels an Ibiza nightclub." On Mon, Jul 15, 2024, at 18:36, dan pe

Re: [MBZ] Selling due to transmission slipping but drives. 2004 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 600 Roadster 2D, $10, 500

2024-07-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Make a table out of plywood, cover it with sheet metal, put some rain gutters around the sides. On Mon, Jul 15, 2024, at 16:56, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have seen them pop up for sale from time to time but never snagged > one. Last time I saw one it sold almost as soon as it was po

[MBZ] 2006 CLS55 AMG - 106k miles - $22,000

2024-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's a nice looking car but am I wrong that the price seems crazy? https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2006-mercedes-benz-cls55-amg/7766077466.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscr

Re: [MBZ] FBMPClown

2024-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
At some point you have to realize he's not serious about selling the car. Let it go, there are others out there. On Sun, Jul 14, 2024, at 16:20, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I’m still attempting to get this clown to engage: > > 442492614_122100670544337180_968688003151781952_n.jpg > 2008 Me

[MBZ] 2002 CL 500 - 128k miles -$4,500

2024-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice enough, black/black and miles are pretty low. Coupe. Looks like it has an aftermarket audio head/screen unit. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-charles-2002-mercedes-cl-500/7765946662.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

[MBZ] 1998 E430 - 229k miles -$4,500

2024-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty clean. Sunroof doesn't work, but as long as it doesn't leak that's not an issue in my book -- I never use them. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/darien-mercedes-benz-e430-sport/7765976088.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

[MBZ] sagging headliner repair

2024-07-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think the answer is "no" but is there an effective DIY approach to dealing with a sagging headliner? In the past I've tried 3M sticky spray and it initially works but not for long. If not, what sort of shop do I look for? There's one shop locally that advertises repairs that are typically in

Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD

2024-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, at 17:54, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Due to the cost of the device, when they failed a lot of owners opted > to go with a fixed steel spring instead of the compensator, as it was > easy to retrofit. Also, not all of the models with swing axles had a > compensator

Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD

2024-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, at 15:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > It’s likely more dependent on condition than anything else. Nice ones > are going to command big bucks, but maybe buyers are starting to > realize what a nightmare they can be to restore? Probably would not stop a genuine enthu

Re: [MBZ] Undercover - A car cover

2024-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, at 15:07, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Coastal areas are also problematic. Yes, when we vacation near the beach I always find a layer of salt on the cars in the morning, or maybe it's salt and sand but it tastes salty. ___ http://ww

Re: [MBZ] Undercover - A car cover

2024-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't think anything will beat a real garage/pole barn with a roof, solid floor, walls, and a door. Assuming you have the space, funds, and zoning allows it. I've never used a portable/tent garage. Parking over dirt/gravel is not ideal as moisture evaporates and will condense on the metal of

Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD

2024-07-13 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Younger generations have much less interest in cars. It's us old farts that are keeping up the demand for classics. On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, at 12:27, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Demand is dropping?? I hadn't noticed... > > On Sat, Jul 13, 2024 at 12:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] 2008 S550 — needs engine - $2,000

2024-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
ype > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jul 11, 2024, at 9:32 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I can just imagine the number of nannies that would be unhappy to suddenly >> discover a different engine had been swapped in. >> >> https://

[MBZ] 2011 ML 350 - 162k miles - $8,700

2024-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Top up coolant" message being ignored, not a great sign. https://southbend.craigslist.org/cto/d/south-bend-mercedes-benz-ml-350-4matic/7765466596.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

[MBZ] 1998 E320 - 243k miles - $2,500

2024-07-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Miles are high-ish but looks pretty nice, although unexciting colors. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/logan-1998-mercedes-e320/7765370685.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change d

[MBZ] Rare panoramic removable hardtop - 1997 500 SL - $13,500

2024-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I notice it doesn't even pretend to have rear seats. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/wildwood-1997-mercedes-500-sl/7765253076.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery optio

[MBZ] I want $12k for the car but I can't upload decent pics - 2012 CLS 550 - $12, 500

2024-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2012-cls-550/7765324729.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes

[MBZ] 2008 S550 — needs engine - $2,000

2024-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I can just imagine the number of nannies that would be unhappy to suddenly discover a different engine had been swapped in. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/lake-bluff-2008-mercedes-s550-needs/7765246467.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Must bring own battery if u want car for 1200 other than that I'm firm on price - 2004 E320 - 156k miles - $1, 500

2024-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ad is gone so someone snagged it. On Thu, Jul 11, 2024, at 12:22, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That could be a very good deal if it checks out with no major issues > > --FT > > On 7/11/24 10:54 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >> Nice color, interior looks grun

[MBZ] STOLEN AND RECOVERED IN CALIFORNIA - 2006 CLK350 - 112k miles - $4, 900

2024-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Salvage title, unfortunately also has a potentially bad M272. Only one photo but appears to be a nice looking car. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-2006-mercedes-clk-350/7764998092.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.o

[MBZ] Must bring own battery if u want car for 1200 other than that I'm firm on price - 2004 E320 - 156k miles - $1, 500

2024-07-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice color, interior looks grungy but might clean up decently. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/covington-mercedes-benz-e320/7764998148.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Local W108 in MD

2024-07-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
We never wore seat belts in the car driving around town when I was a kid. When we were very small we did have car seats, but I'm not sure how effective they were at that time. I think they were more just booster seats. On Wed, Jul 10, 2024, at 19:08, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Wed, 10 Jul

[MBZ] we are negotiable - 1984 300TD - 196k miles - $21,900

2024-07-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think the chrome wheels and arches are are ugly and wrong, the W123 needs to have Bundts or hubcaps. But I guess not many of these left. Aftermarket radio. https://cleveland.craigslist.org/cto/d/bellevue-mercedes-benz-300td-wagon/7764790175.html ___ http://ww

[MBZ] 2008 GL320 CDI - 160k miles - $6,500

2024-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Other than the driver's seat it looks pretty nice. Good color. https://eastky.craigslist.org/cto/d/corbin-2008-mercedes-benz-gl-matic/7764582158.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] had a head gasket leak a couple years ago but stop leak fixed it

2024-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sure, "fixed it." https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/kalamazoo-mercedes-benz/7764462098.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman

[MBZ] 1990 E300 - 83k miles - $3,500

2024-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Crappy photos but looks nice enough. Paint could use a good Martha treatment. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/palos-heights-mercedes-benz/7764684080.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

[MBZ] 1992 300SE - 120k miles - $5,300

2024-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks very clean but there are a few rust bubbles. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/arlington-heights-mercedes-benz-300se/7764702676.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

Re: [MBZ] Limp Mode

2024-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
$200 dealer part? FCP Euro wants $950. Or is this something different? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-transmission-conductor-plate-genuine-mercedes-0002702600 On Tue, Jul 9, 2024, at 18:35, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I’m the meantime I have replaced many of them, 2 just in

Re: [MBZ] Limp Mode

2024-07-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's like my front left air strut. It will be fine for days, then one morning it will be low. Always pumps up again. So far. Seems temperature related. If it cools off a lot at night, the car will be lower than normal in the morning. On Tue, Jul 9, 2024, at 15:11, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] Limp Mode

2024-07-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
You didn't accidentally bump the shifter sideways and lock it into 2nd or 3rd gear by chance? I've done that a few times on my E500 I'd expect some kind of dashboard warning or message if it was really in limp mode, but honestly don't know. On Tue, Jul 9, 2024, at 01:42, Bob Rentfro via Merce

[MBZ] 2010 ML350 - 129k miles - $5,900

2024-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks clean, miles aren't bad, price isn't crazy -- wonder what's the catch? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/skokie-2010-mercedes-benz-ml350-awd/7764032000.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Un

Re: [MBZ] Is This a Good Deal for Anyone Needing Such Thing?

2024-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> I believe they are pretty common on amazon Talk about damning with faint praise... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/me

Re: [MBZ] O.T. Dash Cams

2024-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Depends on whether the plug is also regulating the voltage down from 12V. On Sun, Jul 7, 2024, at 14:53, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I will be testing the waters of dash camism. I bought an inexpensive > cam from the Big Girls and it came supplied with a cigarette lighter > power cord. >

Re: [MBZ] This Isn't a Correct Color, is it?

2024-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If I ever repaint my brown 300SD it will be in a similar color. On Sun, Jul 7, 2024, at 14:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I like it > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jul 5, 2024, at 1:22 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Looks like DB 825 - Deep Green. >> https://

Re: [MBZ] OT New business opportunity! 1959 BELL 47 Helicopter and 06 Hauler batman “batcopter”mobile helipad,$149,000

2024-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's an original replica! On Sun, Jul 7, 2024, at 12:59, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > True One Of Kind! Can Be a Money Maker $ At Shows and Events. > > ** Selling as a Prop Only and FAA “out Of Service” . ** > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/946100360596891/ > > -- > --FT > ___

[MBZ] I have a folder of receipts from the precious owner - 2001 ML55 AMG - $3, 000

2024-07-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Miles are high but sounds like it's been maintained. Looks like it's in pretty nice condition, has a tow hitch. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/shelbyville-2001-ml55-amg-mercedes-benz/7763861898.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Needs a little tlc - 2007 SL550 - $8,500

2024-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Stolen and recovered, rebuilt title. Top doesn't work. Guess the wheels are worth something. That's quite an assortment of warnings and alerts illuminated on the dash. I would have thought maybe he just had the ignition on and it wasn't running, except the RPM shows that it is. https://chicago

[MBZ] Buyer would have to bring their own tools and disassemble themselves.

2024-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Cheepe Klasse but looks nice enough. I guess he's gotten a shocker quote on fixing whatever is wrong. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-selling-for-parts/7763754562.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

[MBZ] W211 PS fluid

2024-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
My '04 E500 is low on power steering fluid. Do these just use ATF or something more exotic? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

[MBZ] No starting electric problem diesel - 2007 GL320 CDI

2024-07-06 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Can't see a "no starting" car of that age being worth that ask unless it's a known simple issue. Front bumper is loose on the driver's side, otherwise what is shown doesn't look too bad. Looks like it might have a tow hitch but hard to tell from the photos. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/c

[MBZ] Needs TLC, as they all do - 1983 380 SL - $7,500

2024-07-05 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Price seems rather hopeful. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1983-mercedes-380-sl/7763303911.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://oki

Re: [MBZ] Not sure what this is but interesting grapics

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think almost all that kind of stuff is vinyl now. You can do it on a computer with software that has surface maps of any vehicle and does all the layout for you, and feeds it to a CNC vinyl cutter. Masking all that off and painting it by hand would be a ton of work. On Thu, Jul 4, 2024, at 2

Re: [MBZ] Not sure what this is but interesting grapics

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Thu, Jul 4, 2024, at 22:50, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > >> Is it a cow or a dalmation? >> >> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2018-mercedes-3500/7762941373.html > > Dalmatian. I never had the makings of a varsity spelling bee contestant. _

Re: [MBZ] huh. OOOOO KKKKK -- I'm sick and tired of window shoppers playing around in my inbox.

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
When I was a kid a friend's mom called jeans "dungarees" and the living room sofa was a "davenport" On Thu, Jul 4, 2024, at 19:49, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Divan? Chesterfield? Chaise lounge? > > Love those old furniture adjectives. Family Guy did an episode where > Brian dated an o

[MBZ] Not sure what this is but interesting grapics

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is it a cow or a dalmation? https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2018-mercedes-3500/7762941373.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://o

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this -- Boeing 727 Cockpit through First Class Section

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> Attach it to the back wall of the shop and make it your man cave / bar / > lounge. > > Perfect for an OkieQ. It would make a cool cave if it still had the interior. Put a big screen on the forward bulkhead and watch a game from the first-class seats. Food and drinks in the galley or on the ro

[MBZ] 2002 ML320 - 244k miles - $2,800

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Has some miles and rust appearing around the edges, I'd say maybe closer to $2k if you needed a beater SUV? https://racine.craigslist.org/cto/d/benet-lake-2002-mercedes-ml320/7763115512.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this -- Boeing 727 Cockpit through First Class Section

2024-07-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Q: Is the stand included in the Sale or just the Cock pit A: Yes On Thu, Jul 4, 2024, at 12:02, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > and it's local > > https://www.govdeals.com/asset/21/24030 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] 2004 E320 - 170k miles - $2,500

2024-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not a bad price if it's halfway decent. Photos aren't great but interior looks OK. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-benz-car-for-sale/7762926986.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Geez

2024-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have one on a shelf in my garage. It needs some crack repair though. On Wed, Jul 3, 2024, at 19:41, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Agreed. The off-white Bakelite steering wheel that was on the > W110/111/112 models was a thing of beauty. I don’t recall the same on > the W114/115, but the

[MBZ] 1987 560SL - 55k miles - $28,000

2024-07-03 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
That screen on the center of the dash is an abomination. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-1987-mercedes-560sl/7762543089.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] The Midas touch

2024-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Good grief. Sold for $17,500 on 12/6/18. People are crazy. On Mon, Jul 1, 2024, at 22:55, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Dean reels in another impulsive buyer. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1983-mercedes-benz-300d-turbo-51 > ___ > http://www.okie

[MBZ] Currently sitting in storage - 1968 250 SL - $73,000

2024-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hm. Are these worth that kind of money? https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/mason-1968-mercedes-250-sl/7762128454.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1979 450 SEL - 85k miles - $5,000

2024-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Green, euro lights. Interior looks complete and original. Rust is concerning but hard to tell how bad it is. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-1979-mercedes-450-sel/7762180102.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieben

[MBZ] Except for drive shaft and A/C, everything works - 2001 S500 AMG - $1, 250

2024-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks slammed as well, but could be worth something for parts or repairs. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/brentwood-2001-mercedes-benz-s500amg/7762204642.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

[MBZ] 2005 SL 500 - 77k miles -$13,000

2024-07-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice color combo. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/victoria-2005-mercedes-benz-sl-500/7761981808.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.

[MBZ] 2004 E500 4matic - $4,000

2024-06-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Photos not great but looks like it might be a decent deal. Would need to check for rust, in that locale. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/naperville-mercedes-benz-2004-e500/7761659584.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking e350 wagon - $7,000

2024-06-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> My daughter has one in a sorta brownish silver color. She really likes it >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >> >> > On Jun 29, 2024, at 11:12 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com&g

[MBZ] It has a tone of history records - 1990 W124 300D - $1,950

2024-06-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not a great looking car but at least he's not asking silly money. Could be a driver if you just needed something to get from A to B. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/lobelville-mercedes-benz-e300d-w124/7761240010.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

[MBZ] Nice looking e350 wagon - $7,000

2024-06-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seller was nice enough to include the VIN, which decodes the engine serial number as 272972 30 624929, which should have the improved balance shaft parts. The wheels are a bit gaudy but would not be a deal breaker for me if everything else is good. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashvil

[MBZ] "ESTATE FIND" 1979 450SLC - $11,000

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
My best friend in middle school was completely crazy about these. The 450SLC was his dream car. "COMPREHENSIVE $12,000 SIX MONTH MECHANICAL RESTAURATION" Looks pretty nice, if it's not a scam ad. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1979-mercedes-450-slc/7761362607.html _

[MBZ] 2001 E320 - $2,500

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Rustbucket, weird photoshop effects to try to hide the extent of it? https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-2001-mercedes-benz-e320/7761371757.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

[MBZ] 2008 and 2009 E350 Bundle - $4,000

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Two cars for $4k, one damaged, one with "lifter noise" https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/wood-dale-2008-and-2009-e350-bundle/7761417906.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

Re: [MBZ] High $$ 220SE

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Well it's a coupe, it appears to be very nice, no dash cracks, no steering wheel cracks (or well repaired) but Why sell a car like this on CL? Post it on BaT or consign it to a high-end auction. I think it's probably a scam ad. On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, at 16:54, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote

Re: [MBZ] MB heads, advise please

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Thu, Jun 27, 2024, at 16:38, Curt Raymond wrote: > The ad is funny in mentioning its good for high sulfur fuel. AFAIK > that's super illegal in the US... Yeah I think even off-road diesel is ULSD now, and has been for some time. Unless someone has a standby generator with a big tank of old f

[MBZ] Luuuucyyyy???? What did you do with my crack??? 1984 300D - $8, 800

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks halfway nice, but price is high by a factor of 2 at least. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1984-mercedes-benz-300/7761152300.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] Diesel Cadillacs

2024-06-28 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Were the GM diesels turbocharged? When I delivered pizza in the 1980s, one of the drivers had a diesel Chevy Caprice. He never seemed to have issues with it, at least as far as I remember. On Fri, Jun 28, 2024, at 09:17, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I was under the impression that GM got

[MBZ] DEF system eliminated - 2012 Sprinter 2500

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
With the money saved on DEF he bought a pinhole camera to take the photos. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/springboro-mercedes-sprinter-van-2500/7761005919.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubsc

[MBZ] 2007 CLS 500 - $6,700

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Miles not bad, missing hood ornament but otherwise looks pretty nice. Might be worth checking out and negotiating. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/streamwood-2007-mercedes-benz-cls-500/7760990016.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

[MBZ] ohhkaayyy....

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://owensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/owensboro-mercedes-benz/7761032402.html ___ 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/merc

Re: [MBZ] MB heads, advise please

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
witched to Rotella T6 because it was on sale at Tractor > Supply for $25/gal. The VW community says it'll meet the standard for > that car although its not listed. Lots of people using it over 100,000 > miles. > > -Curt > > > On Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 04:11:33 P

Re: [MBZ] MB heads, advise please

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've been using this lately. https://www.lucasoil.com/product/15w-40-magnum-high-tbn-ci-4-oil/ Modern diesel oils are for modern engines, not old sooty OM617s. It's not great for cold starts, admittedly. But I don't like to drive my W116 in the winter anyway, trying to keep the rust from progre

Re: [MBZ] The MB Market auction listing Link

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is the condenser matched or sized for the system in any critical way? Or would any automotive condenser that fit in the space, and with the proper connections, be usable? Depending on age, those hoses might all be leaky too. This systems would have originally been meant for R12. Not sure how th

mercedes@okiebenz.com

2024-06-27 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Maybe. Could be a dirty injector, could be main bearings. It's a CD, so worth something if solid. If you could get it for a decent price and worst case drop a good OM617 in it, you might have something. I notice that AC, blower fan, and stereo are also INOP and the description of the interior s

[MBZ] Check engine is on, still runs great - 2009 E350 4Matic - 155k miles - $4, 200

2024-06-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Would need to find out what codes it has. Nice color. Interior a little rough, but not terrible. Might be in the vicinity of a sane price, depending on the diagnostic. https://racine.craigslist.org/cto/d/salem-2009-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic/7760774294.html ___

Re: [MBZ] 300D 2.5 Turbo ABS light rough idle

2024-06-26 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
CHANGE your FUSES. Kidding aside, with the variety of affected systems, sounds to me like it could be a general low voltage symptom. Check battery, alternator, grounding points, etc. On Wed, Jun 26, 2024, at 18:28, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: > For the past year or so the ABS light co

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