Should I mention that we tossed out one that color about two months
ago? Just redid the bath and put new fixtures in. Check with local
plumbers and remodelers for 1970s pieces.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf
I did a combination of Rainex on the windshield and Pam on the front
when my wife was heading out for a road trip in a new car a few years
ago. The combination [plus washer fluid?] caused the wipers to stick
on the windshield and the torque took them off of the shafts. She was
not pleased.
Bill
A car in the next lane yesterday had a high trunk lid [about a 4 rise
at the sides] and for the moments I could see it, the badge read E600 -
or the sun was reflecting too much. Is there such a car on the road
these days? I have checked various sites and mostly get a 124 E600.
This was new and
] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:06 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] New E600 ?
On Dec 28, 2011 10:30 AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
I have checked various sites and
mostly get a 124 E600.
Really? A 124 with a V-12 transplant from
://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_600
What Bill saw was probably an 80's Dodge E 600!
Sent from my iPad
On Dec 28, 2011, at 11:06 AM, Alex Chamberlain
apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Dec 28, 2011 10:30 AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
I have checked various sites and
mostly
OOPs - make that a 124 E600. Probably the sun again.
http://www.myspace.com/video/tsvetomir/mercedes-124-e600/25465919
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:26
Does anyone know how much water comes in through a closed sunroof on a
140 when it is sitting in the rain? I need to document the amount of
water under my back seat vs. the rainfall in the weeks prior to the
company moving it inside. What I hope to document is that the amount
of water [about a
just don't know enough about the physics of water handling in the 140
sunroof, though there had never been a leak before.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 6:46
Our 1997 S320 spent two months in the shop, but finally the
transmission arrived and worked well. When we went to pick up the car
there were numerous electrical issues, such as the trunk not closing,
the mirrors folded completely in, and the windows not functioning
properly. We left it over the
,
black,
bigger-than-normal chrome wheels, etc, or have I confused it with
another
140? 'Hope all goes well with it.
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 5:57
...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2011 4:48 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] antenna part needed/ REPAIR QUESTION
Reconnecting just the two pieces is what I am hoping to do. As an
alternative, Manfred [who
Reconnecting just the two pieces is what I am hoping to do. As an
alternative, Manfred [who took a look at it] said that the broken piece
will screw out, so if after some time attempting to find that piece
[thus far the low price for one that might work is $50] I am
considering coming up with a
That is indeed what I was starting
to think. Good to have the word of
an expert. Occasionally I see
non-working Hirshmann antennas on
eBay, any idea how common that part
is across the years? As that is
the only part of the assembly that
need work for my purposes I'd like
as wide a choice as
I'm taking a look at one now.
Thanks
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-bounces@okiebenz.c
om] On Behalf Of Dieselhead
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2011
10:07 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] antenna part
needed/transmission
Jags and BMWs.
Easiest method is to get the exact
model number off the unit so you
know exactly what you are looking
for and search for that number
exclusively. Not sure where you are
but a junk yard would be my first
suggestion.
Dave
SoCal
On Sep 17, 2011, at 6:45 AM, Bill
Ringgold wrote
Of Kaleb C. Striplin
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011
9:05 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] antenna part
needed
What happened with that
transmission deal?
Sent from my iPhone
On Sep 15, 2011, at 9:05 PM, Bill
Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
The black screw in collar
The black screw in collar at the
base of the power antenna has
broken on my 1996 S420, and I need
to replace that part. The antenna
works as it should, it just takes
the entire antenna mast with it
most of the time. The piece screws
into the base and anchors the mast.
Is that piece available
/
reman tranny. If we scrape the $
together to get a reman it will be
from Rusty. A bad time for this
one, though there is never a good
time.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-bounces@okiebenz.c
om] On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Tuesday
] S320
transmission needed
Bill Ringgold wrote:
They got the spring and installed
it. The old one was not broken,
but when they took it out it
snapped, so it was quite brittle.
The new plate and spring in,
cleared codes and reset computer,
and as soon as it started up
again
the problem came
] S320
transmission needed
What did they use to clear the
codes?
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 18, 2011, at 2:26 PM, Bill
Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
They got the spring and installed
it. The old one was not broken,
but when they took it out it
snapped, so it was quite brittle
They tried the computer reset
described below but had no success
with it. The spring arrived
yesterday late and they are
installing it today.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-bounces@okiebenz.c
om] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Saturday,
causing these
sorts of problems
Sent from my iPhone
On Aug 16, 2011, at 9:54 AM, Bill
Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
They tried the computer reset
described below but had no
success
with it. The spring arrived
yesterday late and they are
installing it today.
Bill R
-Original
at a
discount.
Sent from my BlackBerryR wireless
handheld
-Original Message-
From: Bill Ringgold
billr32...@comcast.net
Sender:
mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
Date: Fri, 12 Aug 2011 20:05:49
To: 'Mercedes Discussion
List'mercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List
mercedes@okiebenz.com
Not a good day. The transmission
on our 1997 LWB S320 has gone to
limp mode - stuck in 2nd gear.
Trusted local transmission shop has
tried working with it and replaced
a cracked piece, but it is not
responding.
Rebuilt is way many $$$ [@ $5K],
does anyone know of a relatively
low mileage
://www.benzworld.org/forums/w21
0-e-class/1463460-mercedes-benz-722
-6-transmission-faq.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w21
0-e-class/1474216-photo-diy-722-6-c
onductor-plate.html
On 8/12/2011 3:00 PM, Bill Ringgold
wrote:
Not a good day. The transmission
on our 1997 LWB S320 has gone
Thanks - I have a call into Rusty
on that. I figured he was lower on
the one part needed, but while I
was on the phone with the shop I
put in the part number and he
doesn't have it listed.
I'll ask them to check the spring
and also to contact Sun Valley.
On the positive side, my S420 is
tooling
Someone had attached a virus bot to
a MB parts site I visited looking
for transmissions. The site was
otherwise fine, but did try to
crash my system. The email from
Dr, Scruggs could well have been
from a hijacking bot that got into
their system.
But then, my field is the history
of Israel from
onductor-plate.html
On 8/12/2011 3:00 PM, Bill Ringgold
wrote:
Not a good day. The transmission
on our 1997 LWB S320 has gone to
limp mode - stuck in 2nd gear.
Trusted local transmission shop
has
tried working with it and
replaced
a cracked piece, but it is not
responding.
Rebuilt is way many
The question on my new baby - 1996 S420. I had a
new thing occur a few days ago.
The car starts and runs fine for a short hop to
somewhere. I park it and go in for 20 minutes to
1.5 hours, and the
first time it shifts from 1 to 2 it give a hard
jerks. Then it
is fine again, pretty much
Should have mentioned that the car has 138K miles,
transmission fluid changed at 111k miles.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf
Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 7:07 AM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List
I will have to dig it out from the desk, so I might as well take a look.
Thanks, Don
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of OK Don
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2011 10:09 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet
I think I tried about all the keyboards and open USB ports on the computer,
then finally [as I was preparing to drag it out and strip it down] decided
to try moving the USB connections around. It had not worked on three USB
ports, but the 4th turned out to be the magic one and it started right
I would say I have bad luck, but as the last computer I bought that was
actually in the box new was Commodore 64 I don't think I have had all that
much bad luck. This is the third time this calendar year I have had one go
out on me, though, and it is a bit irritating. Let me ask what I hope is a
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 7:15 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: [MBZ] Yet another computer problem
I would say I have bad luck, but as the last computer I bought that was
actually in the box new was Commodore 64 I don't think I
That had been my fervent hope, and I ordered a couple of ps/2 to usb
adaptors, which have not arrived. When I crawled under the desk I
discovered that this computer does not have anything but USB. I did try the
USB keyboard from mom's new Windows 7 computer, but that didn't show up
either.
I'm
If there was a way to reach the bios I would try that. No keyboard is what
it says, but the keyboard and mouse are both gone.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Rick Knoble
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 7:56 PM
: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 8:03 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet another computer problem
Bill Ringgold wrote:
Currently I am running a 2nd hand Dell desktop with XP, SP3. A
couple of weeks
input I have is on/off.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 8:08 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet another computer problem
Bill Ringgold wrote:
When I
- Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Fmiser
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:28 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Yet another computer problem
Bill Ringgold wrote:
Computer is USB only, and I don't
Actually I am using the free Cobian software. I just found the Acronis
software cheap on eBay.
Bill
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Gerry Archer
Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 10:51 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
are at about the same level of computer expertise, Bill,
maybe I'll try Cobian next if Acronis doesn't work out.
Thanks,
Gerry
From: Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
Actually I am using the free Cobian software. I just found the Acronis
software cheap on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Acronis-True-Image-Home-2011-/260775472778?pt=LH_Default
Domain_0hash=item3cb76dee8a
here is a 'buy it now' of the 2011 home version for $20
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
A statement of individuality via non-standard [and downright silly]
accessories - as if the paint/wheel choice was not enough. I'm thinking
some kid who just got the car and had the exhaust piece handy from a
[probably free] source. I suspect most of us have done something equally
gaudy/silly/I
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2011 8:07 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wilton exhaust?
Bill Ringgold wrote:
A statement of individuality via non-standard [and downright silly]
accessories
...@gmail.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 10:40 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] confused about tires for the S420
On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 5:52 AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
Thanks to all. A year away with a lot of luck, but I need to start saving
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 11:05 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] confused about tires for the S420
Bill Ringgold wrote:
Door sticker says use 255/60 R16's. 51mm / 2.0 inch offset.
There ya go. 255*0.6-25.4=127.6
127.6/0.5=255.2
All you need is a set of four 255/50R18
That helps. I think the title closer to my first post is applicable:
problems with a poor guy buying a car from a rich guy.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 11:20
]
On Behalf Of Thomas Savage
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 11:34 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] confused about tires for the S420
On 4/6/2011 7:32 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
I want to get away from the very low profile tires that are on it now - I
do
hit potholes on occasion
I really appreciate your assistance with car questions - answers about cars
are not my long suit.
Got the replacement Pirelli P Zero Nero 225/40 R18 today and it is nice to
have a smooth ride again.
Hopefully I won't need to know this any time soon, but I am keeping a record
of this for
My concern is not so much with the 18 rims, which I have been told were a
delivery choice for the S420 - or possibly for the S600 which this guy was
trying to make it look like. My concern is with the size of the tire on the
rim. I'll have a chat with the folks at the tire store in a day or so
-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Thomas Savage
Sent: Sunday, April 03, 2011 9:30 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I have found a problem with following the tracks of a
wealthy owner ...
On 4/2/2011 9:52 AM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
My new S420
Hi Tim - I clicked on the link, and appreciate the Healthy Choices ideas -
the only little ones running around here are grandkids but it is still
useful. I could not find any indication of 'vote' or Charlotte Crone'
anywhere, though.
I'm using the Opera browser. Do I need to use IE?
Bill R
My new S420 Prius is a dream car and drives like it, BUT, I hit what
seemed an insignificant enough pothole that I didn't work very hard to
avoid. Apparently it had a hard edge that was too hard for the Pirelli
225/40 R18's on the front [235/50's on the rear]. Lots of tread on the
tires but
: [MBZ] Way, way OT: SWMBO's Healthy Choices project...
On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
Hi Tim - I clicked on the link, and appreciate the Healthy Choices ideas
-
the only little ones running around here are grandkids but it is still
useful. I could
second, than fourth, and hopefully local printers
etc. would be more likely to take notice. :)
Many thanks to everyone who has been following the threads. :)
Thanks,
-Tim
On Sat, Apr 2, 2011 at 2:00 PM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
Done, couple of times, actually [and I am not even
Great! She is a finalist. How long does the next round of voting go on?
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Russ Williams
Sent: Saturday, April 02, 2011 5:46 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
A new Prius around here is approaching $30K. I am told they no longer ship
the low end models because the dealers don't want them. I was looking at
2007-2009, and for one with leather and a navigation system $18K was about
right. I just didn't want to spend that much, especially when most of my
Bill Ringgold wrote:
Thanks to those who encouraged me to stay with an all MB lineup. First
road
trip today with the S420; first time putting the pedal all the way down.
At
50PMH it takes off like a scalded ape. I love this car.
Can you watch the gas gauge go down, like my brother's 1971 455
cars.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!)
'95 E300 281k miles (daily driving duties)
'73 Balboa 20 (High dry until the head is back on)
Charleston SC
From: Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
To: Mercedes Discussion
A decently equipped Prius is about $18K. I paid $8K for the S420.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:19 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] First
.?
--R
On 3/30/11 9:45 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
A decently equipped Prius is about $18K. I paid $8K for the S420.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mountain Man
Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 8:19 PM
Thanks to those who encouraged me to stay with an all MB lineup. First road
trip today with the S420; first time putting the pedal all the way down. At
50PMH it takes off like a scalded ape. I love this car.
Bill R
1996 S420
1997 S320
___
Good one, Gerry.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Gerry Archer
Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 9:24 AM
To: Undisclosed-Recipient:;
Subject: [MBZ] OT: Scientific Conversion Factors
1. Ratio of an igloo's
Passed on from a friend.
Bill R
Dear Family and Friends, I thought you might be interested in this email from a
sailor off the coast of Japan. It comes to me via a cousin who is a retired
Naval officer in Rhode Island. Please continue to keep the people of Japan and
the relief effort
Interesting morning. I got a call from the guy this morning as he was going
to work, saying he had bad news. He couldnt sell the car because his
fiancé went a bit ballistic at the idea of him selling the car, and he was
unwilling to risk his relationship with his fiancé over a car. He was
: Saturday, March 19, 2011 1:10 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
Bill Ringgold wrote:
As I said, interesting morning. My new baby is
sitting in the driveway now. Nice car.
Seller's remorse, or truly a female exerting
No, not an AMG, just an AMG badged vehicle. He bought a new S420 and had it
delivered with S600 AMG wheels and an S600 grill [the LWB 140 body is
already the same], then installed a RENtech dual exhaust to almost match an
AMG and replace the S420 with an AMG badge. He gave me the S420 badge in a
One thing leads to another ... :-)
So when are we going to see better pictures, including the AMG badge?
Craig
Turns out there are no pictures of the AMG badge. I might take one and post
it. Just standard outside and inside pics. I didn't even realize it had an
AMG badge until I
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
Nice car. A good example of understated elegance IMHO.
Dan
--- On Sat, 3/19/11, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote:
Turns out there are no pictures of the AMG badge. I
might take one
??
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 4:30 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
Bill Ringgold wrote
morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
On Sat, 19 Mar 2011 14:32:11 -0400 Bill Ringgold
billr32...@comcast.net wrote:
http://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/2264732549.html
if the ad is still up.
It was.
I did notice something interesting in the picture at
http://s864.photobucket.com
all.
Good luck!
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 4:22 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
I would
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 4:58 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
Found the following
-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2011 5:11 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting morning with my New Prius AMG badged S420
Instructions are ok thus far, but it says to pry off the wood panel
My thoughts are similar to what yours seem to be. Or, it was an attempt to
get to a higher bidder. Either way I suspect they are looking at problems
in the future.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of
I'd pass out cigars, but have not been to Cuba in several years. That is
what I went for, the sheer joy of driving that one. My other baby [1981
300SD] is moving in with Manfred, so will still be part of the flock here.
I've got kids out your way - Coast Guard station in South Bend, but I think
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions during my search - I think Don's
comment about loving the Benz reminded me that I do also. Here it is .
S420 bought from a MB salesman who bought it new. Full records from bill of
sale to AC replacement a few months ago. Near perfect inside and out.
I wouldn't argue with that, and have enjoyed being a MB only family. It is
watching the price of fuel rise to $3.85 / gal that is driving a lot of
this. If I could find a good example for a reasonable price I'd be sorely
tempted to do just that - and the wife would support it 100%. We paid a
A concern. I have sent an enquiry to my cousin about that issue with his.
Bill R
-Original Message-
From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Jim Cathey
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:50 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ]
, torquey, fun, cheap enough.
Walt
On Mar 14, 2011 1:44 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Bill Ringgold wrote:
I notice no one is suggesting a Smart. I have pretty well ruled that one
out because on occasion I haul three grandkids around, and I don't think
that a Smart would be able to do
: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:37 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...
Bill Ringgold wrote:
Not exactly going the right direction on fuel use, but I do think I would
have a seriously nicer car for the miles I do drive.
I'm not totally sold on anything at the moment
...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Mitch Haley
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:23 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...
Bill Ringgold wrote:
With the claimed 50 mpg on a Prius vs the @22 on my diesel it works out to
about $1,300/year
: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 3:10 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...
Bill Ringgold wrote:
Try less. The wife wants to look at the S420. We would be buying from a
MB
employee [his personal car], serviced at the dealer. Maybe borrow $5K to
buy it, so some loss
...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Bill Ringgold
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:20 PM
To: 'Mercedes Discussion List'
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...
Yes, that would suck. I enjoy the ride of the big MB enough to think I
would not be that happy going from a 300SD to a Prius ... except at the gas
I appreciate the attention to this. I also called my nephew who looked up
the records for his S500 customers. The general impression is to stay away
from anything that has an air suspension system. The S420 just had the
dealer replace the AC and he just did a full tune up - I don't know if
...@okiebenz.com]
On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:16 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ... S500?
On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM, Bill Ringgold
billr32...@comcast.netwrote:
I appreciate the attention to this. I also called my nephew who looked
, 2011 5:32 PM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ... S500?
Tires are pretty pricey. My buddy has a '03 S430, a brake job was like
$1k at the dealer 3 yr ago. Those are 2 data points I have.
--R
On 3/15/2011 3:30 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
OK, I think I might have
with that S series
included major electrical problems, especially concerning the dash.
This was not a good time period for MB and their customers..
John
On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 12:30 PM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
wrote:
OK, I think I might have talked myself out of the Prius, and like
to buy but is not cheaper to maintain.
It's always a good idea to price some of the components that are likely
to fail to see if you would be happy to pay such money to keep the car
going.
Hendrik
who has the executive station wagen
Alex Chamberlain wrote:
On Tue, Mar 15, 2011 at 1:03 PM, Bill
The Smart Car
What we will be forced to drive quite soon.
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But look at all of the 'great new choices'
We will have evolving from 'The SMART Car'
The Smorvette!
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The Smaudi A3 AWD!
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...
Just drive with the windows down and don't worry about it.
--R
On 3/13/2011 9:33 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
... which Manfred tells me is due to a 3/4 -1' hole in the muffler of my
1981 300SD. He is helping me with the car, and a muffler
...
Or fix the hole in the floor that is letting the fumes in ---
On Sun, Mar 13, 2011 at 8:37 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Just drive with the windows down and don't worry about it.
--R
On 3/13/2011 9:33 PM, Bill Ringgold wrote:
... which Manfred tells me is due
I'll suggest that to him. We are working out a trade whereby he does a lot
of time consuming small stuff that I can't do and can't afford to pay
$70/hour to have repaired, and when I get a new car this year he will adopt
my baby into his home. I'm not sure either of our wives would actually
$7k that gets over 40 mpg; those economics
make
more sense to me.
Max
Diesel, the new Premium
From: Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net
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Sent: Mon, March 14, 2011 7:41:24 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling
AM, Bill Ringgold billr32...@comcast.net wrote:
I'm thinking a 2008 hybrid Prius with the comforts this old body wants will
run about $18K. I have wondered about some of the new Hyundai models, but
do not want a stripped down model, even though we have the S320 for road
trips. Worth looking
I notice no one is suggesting a Smart. I have pretty well ruled that one
out because on occasion I haul three grandkids around, and I don't think
that a Smart would be able to do that.
Bill R
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On
Good to know. Thanks.
Bill R
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] I'm feeling sleepy ...
B Wrong! The base
I had a 1970 Alfa GTV 5 speed that got 45 mpg at 75 mph [about the slowest
you could engage 5th gear]. Too bad it cost more to keep it on the road
than payments on the new car I replace it with. Much of the drive for this
comes from my wife who is tired of me having a 30 YO car I can't work on
PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote:
Bill Ringgold wrote:
I notice no one is suggesting a Smart. I have pretty well ruled that one
out because on occasion I haul three grandkids around, and I don't think
that a Smart would be able to do that.
The Smart, and the New Mini, along with gas
Also remember that I am used to a 30 YO diesel. It does have a lot of
torque, but is also a tank. I think the performance of the Prius would be
adequate for me - I never drive over 100 MPH anyway [you are thinking of my
darling wife, who has a lead foot and a big-ass long wheelbase road car].
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