Re: [MBZ] Interesting color -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E,$11,250

2024-03-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
PRetty car, but overpriced unless it were a diesel. On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Somewhat ambitious on price but looks really nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695248029234745 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] Interesting color -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E,$11,250

2024-03-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Somewhat ambitious on price but looks really nice https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695248029234745 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting Definition of Perfect

2024-02-17 Thread Robert Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/405988455302753/ The car is in perfect conditions the engine and the transition have no faults are very good is very safe for work AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Swap

2024-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That looks really nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2024, at 1:30 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > [0_aLCraNsWJb6_0gl0t2_600x450.jpg] > 1981 Mercedes Benz 300CD diesel for sale by

[MBZ] Interesting Swap

2024-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
[0_aLCraNsWJb6_0gl0t2_600x450.jpg] 1981 Mercedes Benz 300CD diesel for sale by owner - Kissimmee, FL - craigslist

[MBZ] Interesting EV News

2024-01-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
cnn.com [X] -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Interesting body kit/wheels -- Not interested in working on it 1976 Mercedes-Benz 350slc, $2, 000

2023-12-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Could actually be worth something to part out Imported 350SLC my wife got me as a project car. Not interested in working on it since I have other projects. I took the seats out to clean the interior and no longer have them. Needs to be trailered. Don't have a lot of info on the car. $2000

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Many years ago I was coming back from northern Maine not long after Memorial Day.  There was an accident and the whole highway was down to one lane at a walking pace. Occasionally somebody would decide they wanted to take the closest exit and would slip down the breakdown lane. Just ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I can feel the GL and trailer both getting buffeted by the bow wake of semis. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. >> And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 16:32, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I > see a lot of guys blasting past me > in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks towing what look > like brand-new very large RV's. > Going

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. > And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of me. > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I see a lot of guys blasting past me in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have found that a tad below 70, so like 68 or 69 is kind of a sweet spot as I am just a bit slower than the speed limit so I’m not having to pass a lot of other vehicles except for the occasional semi. So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. And I can keep a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > ...in the GL450 towing the car at 70ish most of the way... > That sounds a bit fast for towing. (Heavy, awkward. Perhaps relatively unfamiliar with, compared to normal driving?) It's a bit of a hot button with me. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Final negotiated price was... On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 2:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to look at this 95E420 and stole it out from under Kaleb after a > bit of negotiation. I mostly wanted the AMG wheels (with 10yo Continental > tars with some

[MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I went to look at this 95E420 and stole it out from under Kaleb after a bit of negotiation. I mostly wanted the AMG wheels (with 10yo Continental tars with some usable tread) for the 92 400E but it has other good bits too and the catholic conversions are still on it. It’s not in bad shape but

[MBZ] Interesting product but sold out

2023-10-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Just found this amazing item on AliExpress. Check it out! $13.21 60% Off | Suitable for Mercedes-Benz CLS CLA GL R SLK A B C S Starry Sky Roof sunroof color changing film protective film car sticker https://a.aliexpress.com/_mMmtp3U Sent from my iPad ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ok 722.6 that’s what I was thinking. I sent a msg have not heard back. Connector might be buggered or the TCM was bad to begin with or fluid leak not the trans. Likely nothing significant esp if some jackleg mech was doing the work. I could probably get it sorted in the driveway. It’s maybe

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I had people loballing me on my $400 Focus parts car. It seems that the lower the asking price, the more the cheapskates come out of the woodwork. On Mon, Aug 7, 2023, at 10:30, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Probably, but that should be a $100 bill at the dealer. > > $1000 car, no lo

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-07 11:01, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This could be a good deal.  I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to the car That's a first gen SLK (R170), so I believe they're all 722.6. Should be straightforward. Ran after swapped, then quit working properly. Either defective

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Probably, but that should be a $100 bill at the dealer. $1000 car, no lo ballers, funny. -D > On Aug 7, 2023, at 11:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This could be a good deal. I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to > the car > >

[MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This could be a good deal.  I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to the car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/600690908886063/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Interesting -- 2005 Mercedes E500 PARTS CAR OR FIX,$250

2023-08-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
4matic wagon looks half decent.  If it was closer I'd grab a battery (and a key battery) and some wheels and head over to get it This car ran and drove great till one day she wouldn’t even try to start. Mechanic said starter engine and transmission is good but has electrical problem. Nice

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- S350 -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$2,600

2023-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's the catch? On Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Great pics. I don't recall seeing many of these, usually 430s or 500s. > Bad 350? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/822429069103917 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] Interesting -- S350 -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$2,600

2023-07-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Great pics.  I don't recall seeing many of these, usually 430s or 500s.  Bad 350? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/822429069103917 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If the car has been sitting unused and not running for some time and is a gas car, which means the last tank was most likely ethanol fuel, the tank will be loaded with "ethanol varnish" and the fuel system will be plugged with it. Expect to have to do a fuel tank removal and cleaning, all fuel

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
come on man, that's a good deal and would be fun to do something different.  Don't be crotchety old fart! --FT On 6/10/23 8:51 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I did some soul searching and I just don’t have the desire to mess with a gasser. Now if this went klatta klatta, I be on it like

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I did some soul searching and I just don’t have the desire to mess with a gasser. Now if this went klatta klatta, I be on it like a….well, you know. If anyone thinks they need this, I could be persuaded to fetch it for you since she seems to be willing to let it go so cheaply, but again, not

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Exactly --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 10:42 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:It’s a three hour drive to see it. If I could see it in person it would be evident if it was sad paint or just wicked dirty. If she’ll take <$1000 for it, I suppose it would be an air up the tires when you get

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It’s a three hour drive to see it. If I could see it in person it would be evident if it was sad paint or just wicked dirty. If she’ll take <$1000 for it, I suppose it would be an air up the tires when you get there and get it on a trailer and check it out more closely when you get home kinda

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The paint looks rough but maybe it’s just dirty?  Interior nice though. Offer $800 settle on $1k?  Even $1200 is not unreasonable but ya gotta do some shrewd negotiating --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:The seller says her son has no time for it, he

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The seller says her son has no time for it, he has done nothing to it, and she wants me to make an offer. What’s a fair offer seeing how seemingly good it appears?And again, I have a very small knowledge base for gassers. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 9, 2023, at 8:47 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That would be a good acquisition. M110 engine is solid but can overheat and blow the head gasket (ask how I know!). I doubt it it is anything too critical, could be a fun project. You should get it. --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 11:12 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I’m going to engage

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m going to engage in messaging this person. Hopeful they can shed light on what is wrong with it. Wicked low mileage and it looks awesome from the few pics. I’ve never had a gasser so I have no idea of what historically could be the issue. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 8, 2023, at 1:04 PM,

[MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/203362438829285/ I wonder what happened that it “needs a fuel system”? AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t account for 300kmi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah that makes sense --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 14:55:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t >> account for 300kmi > > That's 18538

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 14:55:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t > account for 300kmi That's 18538 miles/year, 1545 miles/month. For a 5-day work week drive, 260 times per year, that's 71.3 miles/day. If I worked in

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t account for 300kmi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! > >

[MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! [00o0o_1mlVEKtWu1P_0dm09Y_600x450.jpg] Cash Only - cars & trucks - by dealer - vehicle automotive sale

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-21 12:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if this is stock or has been modified.  Whichever, it looks pretty good $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 Sold. Didn't notice a Sportline badge on the fender, but the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

2023-05-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not stock Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if this is stock or has been modified. Whichever, it looks pretty > good > > $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 >

[MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

2023-05-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I wonder if this is stock or has been modified.  Whichever, it looks pretty good $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

2023-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post was deleted. On Mon, May 8, 2023, 8:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For $800 that could be a fun topless beater > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On May 8, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

2023-05-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
For $800 that could be a fun topless beater --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 8, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-1999-mercedes-clk320-convertible/7616644390.html > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad >

[MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

2023-05-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-1999-mercedes-clk320-convertible/7616644390.html AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting article about EVs

2023-03-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Imagine that, the Natural Law of Unintended Consequences rules, yet again. On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 12:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://jalopnik.com/stellantis-ceo-tavares-earth-not-enough-lithium-for-evs-1850281500 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] Interesting article about EVs

2023-03-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jalopnik.com/stellantis-ceo-tavares-earth-not-enough-lithium-for-evs-1850281500 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting Benz history -- the first imported to US

2023-02-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm on our local water company board.  One of the techs just dropped off my packet for next week's meeting and saw my cars and was telling me about the first Benz brought to the US by a guy who also invented the fire hydrant.  I looked it up and discovered some amazing history I had no idea

[MBZ] Interesting semi-realtor spec 2015 MERCEDES S63 AMG 4MATIC! HIGHLY OPTIONED! - $45, 000 (Kissimmee)

2022-12-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://orlando.craigslist.org/ctd/d/kissimmee-2015-mercedes-s63-amg-4matic/7572886616.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting 5 speed 107, I wonder how rusty it is

2022-10-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Interesting color combo 2010 mercedes benz e350 4matic

2022-07-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could be Palladium silver. Very attractive. Not sure about the name of the interior color but it looks good On Thu, Jul 14, 2022, 9:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I kinda like it > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-mercedes-benz/7508456197.html >

[MBZ] Interesting color combo 2010 mercedes benz e350 4matic

2022-07-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I kinda like it https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-mercedes-benz/7508456197.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Interesting Information

2022-06-23 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Poke around and check out the data. Interesting stuff, especially if you use petroleum products (like we all do). https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/pet_pnp_cap1_dcu_nus_a.htm https://www.eia.gov/dnav/pet/hist/LeafHandler.ashx?n=PET=8_NA_8OO_NUS_C=A Rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

2022-04-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Says it's a Euro version. Instrumentation is also metric. Manuals are much more popular in Europe, guessing there are a lot of manual options that were never offerd in North America. On Tue, Apr 19, 2022, at 10:21 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/1992-mercedes-benz-300se-5-speed-manual Dogleg? Did they use the gearbox from the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

2022-04-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://thembmarket.com/1992-mercedes-benz-300se-5-speed-manual -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting, not a SDL -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SD TURBO SEDAN - $8, 700

2022-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ask for a list of what needs correcting. On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 11:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But crackhead price, It does look pretty nice though > > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/colfax-1991-mercedes-benz-350-sd-turbo/7460191505.html > >

[MBZ] Interesting, not a SDL -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SD TURBO SEDAN - $8, 700

2022-03-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But crackhead price, It does look pretty nice though https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/colfax-1991-mercedes-benz-350-sd-turbo/7460191505.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Interesting picture

2022-01-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Converted to veggie oil but blew the head." I'm not sure I want to go there... --FT On 1/3/22 10:55 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Not really sure what they're selling:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/438458564429569/ -Curt ___

[MBZ] Interesting picture

2022-01-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not really sure what they're selling: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/438458564429569/ -Curt ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Talking to this guy at LKQ today he says his nephew (who is also A parts puller there) bought a 2010 E430 (I think that was it) from a guy who brought it in to sell as the air shocks (which I guess the car has) were collapsed and he didn’t want to pay for new ones so he was going to sell it to

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It was a perfect storm, generated by the brains of those who lobby congress... The great crash of 2008 left people out of work, broke, and underwater on their house mortgages. They were not able to buy a new car when the garage they would keep it in was in foreclosure. Then, CFC program came out

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes CFC really screwed up the used car business even to this day. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2021, at 8:02 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-10-23 08:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: >> "Why is it harder to buy

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-23 08:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: "Why is it harder to buy (newer) used cars built between 2009 and 2011 than it is to buy (older) used cars built between 2005 and 2007?" "About 25% fewer new cars were sold from 2009-2011

[MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: "Why is it harder to buy (newer) used cars built between 2009 and 2011 than it is to buy (older) used cars built between 2005 and 2007?" "About 25% fewer new cars were sold from 2009-2011 compared to 2005-2007. Fewer new cars sold back then means

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And what was the MOST marketable? On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 12:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Considered on of the least marketable color combinations of the time. > > -D > > > On Oct 3, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Considered on of the least marketable color combinations of the time. -D > On Oct 3, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825 > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's amazingly cheap for such a good looking car. And it's a Marzeedez! On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 11:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825

[MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825 --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Interesting experience and commentary on electric cars

2021-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks - very informative. On Sat, Oct 2, 2021 at 2:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This guy took his Porch Taycan from London to the Nurburgring and > chronicled his experience. Interesting commentary on electrics at about > 15min > >

[MBZ] Interesting experience and commentary on electric cars

2021-10-02 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This guy took his Porch Taycan from London to the Nurburgring and chronicled his experience.  Interesting commentary on electrics at about 15min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R13ddXJMR6s -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah that would probably work too if the cig socket is not switched --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 6, 2021, at 12:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't those wires also live when using the ODB port to power the system? > The battery in a trunk you can't open does require something

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Aren't those wires also live when using the ODB port to power the system? The battery in a trunk you can't open does require something like the ODB port, but I wonder if the lighter socket won't do the same thing? On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 11:05 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The issue this can address is inability to access the battery in the trunk. I ordered one from Uncle XI for $11 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 6, 2021, at 11:40 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just use standard jumper cables from the extra battery to the > battery cables in the car -

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
True, but this is far more elegant of an approach, especially if you’re changing a battery. You would be wrestling live battery cables around the engine compartment while you’re trying to swap a battery. -D > On Aug 6, 2021, at 11:39 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just use standard

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Just use standard jumper cables from the extra battery to the battery cables in the car - no need for another device to lose On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 9:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like this one that has just clips and a voltage display and fuse $11 > >

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2021-08-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I like this one that has just clips and a voltage display and fuse $11 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000870058429.html --FT On 8/6/21 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: There are some less expensive ones that just use alligator clips for the battery connection, too. -D On Aug

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2021-08-06 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There are some less expensive ones that just use alligator clips for the battery connection, too. -D > On Aug 6, 2021, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Plugs into OBD port. Puts some electrons into the system, saw a guy in a vid > use it to pop the trunk on a W220 with a

[MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Plugs into OBD port.  Puts some electrons into the system, saw a guy in a vid use it to pop the trunk on a W220 with a dead battery, it will also maintain all your settings when you disconnect the main battery.  You can (maybe) connect to a jump pack or some other 12V source.  I think I am

[MBZ] Interesting color combo 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT C, $119, 999

2021-06-18 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-05-14 15:20, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. That's what I thought. My earlier comment was based on the idea that I would not want to part that car out. I'd gladly part out a 300D to save it, I

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2021-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 14, 2021, 1:43 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window > was coupe specific.. > Someone set me

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2021-05-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
If the body is in decent shape that could be a reasonable price for a coupé --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 13, 2021, at 11:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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2021-05-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yes. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 14, 2021 12:43 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: g2ma...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window was coupe specific.. Someone

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2021-05-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window was coupe specific.. Someone set me straight on that detail please. On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 9:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > Parts.

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2021-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You've got a good point. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2021 11:18 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Parts. I n

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2021-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Parts. I need a windshield. Front windshield? Lots of better places to get one of those than from a rust free coupe with decent paint. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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2021-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Parts. I need a windshield. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2021 10:12 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix 1982 Mercedes diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bar/d/granbury-1982

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2021-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You going to buy it? On Thu, May 13, 2021, 11:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1982 Mercedes diesel > > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bar/d/granbury-1982-mercedes-diesel/7321284343.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

[MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
1982 Mercedes diesel https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bar/d/granbury-1982-mercedes-diesel/7321284343.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Interesting color combination 1989 560SEL Mercedes - $6, 500 (Hartsville)

2021-03-21 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://florencesc.craigslist.org/cto/d/hartsville-sel-mercedes/7294662956.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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2021-02-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I suspect that they are talking about the back of the differential facing the back bumper. It does not need to be removable because the front of the differential is removable along with the gears. I wonder if their replacement cover just glues on over the rusted out piece? Randy On

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2021-02-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Craig via Mercedes writes: > I do, though, find it amazing any manufacturer would weld differential > covers in place! As long as it lasts through the warranty Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2021-02-12 Thread Craig via Mercedes
One of the pieces of literature I got from O'Reilly Auto Parts recently is a brochure highlighting Dorman's "OE Fix" series of parts, which are re-engineered to solve problems with factory parts. In that brochure, I learned the differential covers for Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Tacoma, and

[MBZ] Interesting 6.3 on BAT

2020-09-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Selling at NR. I can almost smell the leather interior. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-mercedes-benz-300sel-6-3-15/?utm_source=dm_medium=email_campaign=2020-09-22 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel Coupe 300D - $3, 500 (Willow Spring)

2020-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dreaming. Has over 360K miles and needs a repaint. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 9:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Aside from the repaint looks pretty nice > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willow-spring-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo/7183292714.html > > -- >

[MBZ] Interesting -- 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel Coupe 300D - $3, 500 (Willow Spring)

2020-08-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Aside from the repaint looks pretty nice https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willow-spring-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo/7183292714.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan,$1,300

2020-04-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Quite possibly the lousiest model they ever made. On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 12:27 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interior color: Pink > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/144883966301 > > 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan > $1,300 > Vehicles

[MBZ] Interesting -- 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan,$1,300

2020-04-26 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interior color: Pink https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/144883966301 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan $1,300 Vehicles Listed about an hour ago in Loganville, GA

[MBZ] Interesting Landing

2020-04-08 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Etihad 380 makes almost vertical landing due to strong crosswinds. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8l8daXhZFG/?utm_source=ig_embed_campaign=embed_video_watch_again ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

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