Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro sale

I ordered recently from FCP but they never shared tracking info other than "expect by Wednesday". Despite this, the package arrived on Tuesday. I forgave them. On Sun, Nov 27, 2022 at 3:16 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They have some stuff marked down 20-30%

[MBZ] FCPEuro sale

They have some stuff marked down 20-30% for extended "Black Friday" promo, I just ordered trans filter kits for various vehicles and they were marked down, got decent prices and free shipping.  I had ordered some Valvoline MaxLife fluid from Advance Auto as they had the best prices, which fits

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro fails

> 3-day lead times? What's that about? That is the opposite of "In Stock". -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro fails

3-day lead times?  What's that about?  So even if you pay for expedited shipping (which I didn't do because I figured it would be here end of this week, which it now will with 2-day shipping they did) that won't happen for 3 days? --FT *Vin Sarlo* (FCP Euro) May 18, 2022, 3:21 PM EDT

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro fails

Tracking says fedex will deliver Friday, if they don’t dump it by the guys container up the road a bit --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 18, 2022, at 11:47 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Have never had that happen to me with FCP. Only Rusty back in the day seemed > to do better as

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro fails

Have never had that happen to me with FCP. Only Rusty back in the day seemed to do better as far as getting stuff shipped quickly. On Wed, May 18, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Last Thursday I ordered a bunch of parts for the S550 to get it back > together.  No notice

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro fails

That is unusual for them. Usually, stuff goes out the next day, at least that’s been my experience. Ordered crankshaft position sensor for the SL500 this morning from Amazon. Couple bucks more than FCP but it will be here tomorrow. -D > On May 18, 2022, at 11:31 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

[MBZ] FCPEuro fails

Last Thursday I ordered a bunch of parts for the S550 to get it back together.  No notice it had been shipped.  Sent them a msg this morning asking where my stuff was.  A few minutes ago I get a msg saying it had been shipped. Only took 6 days.  I've never had that kind of issue with them

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I just put in an order, about $130 worth so qualified for the free shipping. That option predicts a delivery of 19 July, would be nice to get it around 12 July instead. Bunch of glow plugs and intake gasket and some other bobs and bits. Not in a big hurry to get to that job, so doesn't really

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I ordered some parts late Thursday. Arrived today, with "free" shipping. Not bad considering the holiday weekend. Allan On Sat, Jun 26, 2021, at 8:26 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I ordered 2 transmission service kits for the $900E500 and $1200ML500 > Thursday evening. Selected

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I spent my Peace Corps years in a former British colony (Fiji) where the ex pats wore knee high socks with their sandals. For PC volunteers, flip flops were *de rigeuer* to distance ourselves from the colonial masters. On Mon, Jun 28, 2021 at 7:57 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I ordered some oil for Angie's car the week before last hoping to change it the weekend before last. FCPEuro was the cheapest but I figured it'd take awhile. IDParts was $5 more expensive but their cheap shipping ($5) is usually overnight since they're only about 70 miles away. Buggers didn't

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

> brief (like 10min) thundershower ... Fedex saying my package cannot be > delivered due to weather delays in my area, Thunderstorms definitely affect aircraft routing, whether or not they ever amount to much. Could that be it? The package didn't make it to your local area due to that? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

yeah and I didn't even get invited. 8yr ago today SloJo paid a visit to our environs and buggered things up tremendously.  I was down the road a bit on my bike when he came through with his motorcade, I was talking to the deputies stationed there, they were not particularly happy with all the

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I’m surprised that FedEx and others are better acquainted with your neighborhood due to all the hoi polloi that frequent it. Or is that because they’re up the road and you’re not? I was just reading that some of the very rich and powerful made a side trip to your humble island earlier this

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I left the house to go to Costco about noon, we had a brief (like 10min) thundershower before I left, and it was sprinkling a bit still, nothing much, the sky was clearing. I'm about 2mile up the road and I get a text from Fedex saying my package cannot be delivered due to weather delays in

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

On Sat, Jun 26, 2021, at 8:34 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I’ve found that more often than not FCP’s free shipping gets things to me as > fast or faster than the paid option. Same. Have also seen this with other vendors. I think the 5-10 days quoted on most "free" shipping options

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

Yeah I ordered the $13 fill tool from FCP too, they had a $20 discount code or something on the amount of stuff I was getting, it was like $9 on Amazon, I figured to get all the stuff in one box would be easier than dealing with the Amazon idiots who can't find my driveway.  Fedex is

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

> It’s an abysmally stupid design, a dipstick/fill tube would be so much > easier. You KNOW it wasn't the engineers that came up with that idea. That change, "Eliminate the dipstick and fill tube." has Management written all over it. I've experienced this myself, some years ago now, regarding

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

And then you have the adapter that fits in the tube that you have to use to pump fluid into it? I’m surprised the DAS wouldn’t give you fluid level like it does for engine oil. -D > On Jun 26, 2021, at 9:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope. There’s a little tube about 2”

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

Nope. There’s a little tube about 2” long that sits above the drain plug in the pan that sets the level of the fluid. To drain the fluid you have to poke it out with a drift after you open the drain plug, it just fits in there with an o-ring. It’s an abysmally stupid design, a dipstick/fill

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

Can you see the level using the DAS? I would expect to take my laptop and scan the p*ss out of it before I considered buying it. -D > On Jun 26, 2021, at 8:59 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That looks nice. > > It’s probably been forever that the fluid has been changed.

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

That looks nice. It’s probably been forever that the fluid has been changed. Apparently the “lifetime” fluid likes to be changed every 40kmi. I’d beat him down on price based on that (and how would he know it’s low, there’s no dipstick) then do a drain/flush (through the cooler lines) then

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I’ve found that more often than not FCP’s free shipping gets things to me as fast or faster than the paid option. I saw this today on FB marketplace and messaged the guy. No word back yet: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1282151905538067/ 2008 ML550. “Needs a little work” according

[MBZ] FCPEuro

I ordered 2 transmission service kits for the $900E500 and $1200ML500 Thursday evening. Selected the free shipping option that said it would be here next Friday. Ok fine. 2-day shipping was a lot. Got messages this morning it’s on a fedex truck for delivery today, shipped out of Milford CT

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

> > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: December 21, 2020 2:50 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro > cars to buy cheap > >

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro > cars to buy cheap > > They must be different between the W220 and W211. The W220 ones are rebuild > by the air shock guys (I can’t recall

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap They must be different between the W220 and W211. The W220 ones are rebuild by the air shock guys (I can’t recall the company name

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

They must be different between the W220 and W211. The W220 ones are rebuild by the air shock guys (I can’t recall the company name, but very reputable) and are around $500/each, exchange. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 2:31 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I looked at the cost of

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

I looked at the cost of rebuilt air units (or maybe they were new aftermarket, I forget) and a set of 4 was like $1500 I think. This was for the E500 that had the offroad adventure.  Then some time to swap them, which apparently is not too hard.  I suppose it would be worth it for a decent car

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

The W211 parts (suspension) that could fail are scary expensive. On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 12:57 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Point well taken. As you probably noticed, they made reference to various > replacement parts in each of the reviews. Maybe they chose the

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

Point well taken. As you probably noticed, they made reference to various replacement parts in each of the reviews. Maybe they chose the cars due to the parts that they are able to sell for them? -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 12:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well they do sell

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

Well they do sell parts for a living Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > I’m stunned that there’s an Audi on that list. > > -D > >> On Dec 21, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> https://blog.fcpeuro.com/5-best-used-european-luxury-cars-to-buy-cheap >> >> -- >>

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

Any newer model designed from the ground up by Ford shouldn't be less reliable than a Lincoln, should it? Mitch On 2020-12-21 10:59, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: As someone who started out wrenching for a living on Jaguars, I’ll say this - later models after the Ford takeover in the 90s were

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

As someone who started out wrenching for a living on Jaguars, I’ll say this - later models after the Ford takeover in the 90s were surprisingly reliable. They did have minor electrical issues, but nowhere near on the scale of earlier models. My brother had a late 90s XJ something and in the 3-4

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

Theres also a Jag... -Curt On Monday, December 21, 2020, 10:21:16 AM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I’m stunned that there’s an Audi on that list. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

I was surprised by that, too. You could also say that they skipped the “Black Death” on the diesels as well. I just can’t fathom the Audi. They are all well known to be a major POS during that time frame. Just ask any dealer tech who worked on them. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 10:28 AM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

yeah I got to the part about engine-out maintenance for something, and replacing a plastic line on the back of the engine that was prone to breaking and leaking, could only be accessed with the engine out.  wtf.  U, no thanks.  Aside from the brakes SBC issue on the 211 (warranty covered)

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

They covered SBC and AirMatic, but they failed to mention M272 engines, when a LOT of W211 are E350s. I think the M272 balance shaft drive was a bigger issue than Porsche IMS bearings, it just takes longer to hit you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

I’m stunned that there’s an Audi on that list. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://blog.fcpeuro.com/5-best-used-european-luxury-cars-to-buy-cheap > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

[MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/5-best-used-european-luxury-cars-to-buy-cheap -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

On Sun, 02 Feb 2020 23:45:01 -0600 Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Craig inquires: > > >Who is RM? > > https://www.rmeuropean.com/ > > Rocky Mountain European. Probably the closest to you after AutohausAZ. Thanks, Rick. Craig ___

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

I used AutohausAZ last week and they delivered in a couple days from AZ via several separate drop ships. Used to take at1 week to the east coast. Theire prices were very competitive. On Mon, Feb 3, 2020 at 11:30 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Ah, thanks for the

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

Ah, thanks for the update. Max Dillon Charleston SC Feb 3, 2020 10:14:10 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > That was importec. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > On Feb 3, 2020, at 8:47 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > I thought RM European went out of business? > >

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

That was importec. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2020, at 8:47 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought RM European went out of business? > - > Max > Charleston SC > > >> On Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 8:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

FCP does drop ship from distribution warehouses all over the country for some parts. I just got some Lemförder M112 motor mounts and transmission mount and they came next day from warehouse in Miami. And that was with my free shipping. I would agree that FCP does not have the granular selection

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

I thought RM European went out of business? - Max Charleston SC On Sun, Feb 2, 2020 at 8:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am getting ready to put in an order and put all items in carts at all > 3. RM and Autohaus came in a few bucks cheaper but

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

Craig inquires: >Who is RM? https://www.rmeuropean.com/ Rocky Mountain European. Probably the closest to you after AutohausAZ. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

Kaleb asks: >I am probably going to give RM a shot, anybody ordered from them before? Any >issues? Slow shipping. Not the fault of RM though. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

I got E300 motor mounts from RME, turned out I only needed one, they did the return right quick and easy. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Feb 2, 2020, at 9:20 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never heard of em. > > Autohaus has the best deal for FAG rear wheel bearings. I got the

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

Never heard of em. Autohaus has the best deal for FAG rear wheel bearings.   I got the rest of the stuff from FCP and the stealer and classic center. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes February 2, 2020 at 8:10 PM subject should be fcpeuro v rmeuropean v autohausaz

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

subject should be fcpeuro v rmeuropean v autohausaz On 2/2/2020 8:08 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 2 Feb 2020 19:57:16 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I am getting ready to put in an order and put all items in carts at all 3.  RM and Autohaus came in a few bucks cheaper but

Re: [MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

On Sun, 2 Feb 2020 19:57:16 -0600 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I am getting ready to put in an order and put all items in carts at all > 3.  RM and Autohaus came in a few bucks cheaper but then Autohaus added > sales tax.  RM did not.  FCP was missing a couple of small parts I >

[MBZ] FCPeuro v fcpeuro v autohausaz

I am getting ready to put in an order and put all items in carts at all 3.  RM and Autohaus came in a few bucks cheaper but then Autohaus added sales tax.  RM did not.  FCP was missing a couple of small parts I needed that the other 2 had.  That is really annoying.  I am probably going to give

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

They do mention on their web site not to send empty bottles back, implying that they should have to old fluids in them. -D > On Sep 23, 2019, at 11:33 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > I sent used oil samples in for analysis via USPS - have for years - so > filters are probably not an

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I sent used oil samples in for analysis via USPS - have for years - so filters are probably not an issue. I do wonder though if it's warranted to not fail (leak?) "for life", not to not need to be replaced? On Mon, Sep 23, 2019 at 10:22 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I thought of it yesterday and looked on their website this morning, says filters are covered, says something about return used parts, no specific mention of filters.  Might be classified as a hazardous shipment?  I could ask at some point. --FT On 9/23/19 11:02 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro

I just ordered a new master cylinder for the ML, as it likes to leak down slowly while your foot is on it. I tossed some filters on the order as well, and when doing so was wondering the same about consumables. Anyone have experience with them on this? I’m curious as well. -D > On Sep 23,

[MBZ] FCPEuro

I ordered the 722.6 trans kit from FCPEuro and a coupla oil filters, yesterday I realized that they have lifetime warranty on parts which includes filters.  Not sure if you have to send back a nasty filter, which might cost as much as a new filter, but that is good to know.  Buy one oil

[MBZ] FCPEuro clearance stuff

Email today had Hengst oil filters for the V12 for less than $8 (these things are pretty big) and an alternator drive belt that says it will fit a 300D etc. for like $3 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives