Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania That feature makes it impossible to use a spare fuel jug to put fuel in thetank...You need a "special adaptor" that holds the flapper open while you put thefuel jug in the hole.FLAPS has the adaptors, pretty cheap... suggest one be added to the vehic

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My 2013 F150 also has no gas cap - just stick the nozzle in and pump away --- On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 2:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > One thing of note I found odd - these vehicles don’t have gas caps! > Apparently, there’s a shutter in the filler neck that

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Thanks, Grant, I’ll do that. I’m putting together a list of some things I’ll provision it with, like a cargo area mat, first aid kit, high visibility safety vest (you can get these from Mercedes in a nice little rolled up package pretty cheap) and spare bulbs, etc. The Mercedes safety vest

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

That feature makes it impossible to use a spare fuel jug to put fuel in the tank... You need a "special adaptor" that holds the flapper open while you put the fuel jug in the hole. FLAPS has the adaptors, pretty cheap... suggest one be added to the vehicle survival kit and kept in the car

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On Fri, 3 Jul 2020 15:37:48 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > One thing of note I found odd - these vehicles don’t have gas caps! > Apparently, there’s a shutter in the filler neck that seals everything > off, so a cap would be redundant. Unless you want to have a locking cap ... Craig

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

Thanks, Rick. With Mitch mentioning something about rear window hinges I inspected these closely and found nothing of concern. I’m hoping it’s a good choice. Seems like a solid vehicle, and I’ve got experience with both Fords and Mazdas of this era, so if I do have to wrench on it I’m not

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A bit of research tells me the biggest issues with this one are rust (in Florida, I think not) and rear windshield leaks (in Florida might be an issue). All in all probably a home run, or a least a triple. Good job dad! Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

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I paid $4700 for my first Mercedes - a 9 year old 1973 280. You paid the same exactly for an 8 year old Ford. On Fri, Jul 3, 2020 at 10:23 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Made the offer. $4700, he accepted. We’re going down around 12:30 to give > him a deposit to

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Made the offer. $4700, he accepted. We’re going down around 12:30 to give him a deposit to hold it until Monday. We have video tellers at the credit union on Saturdays, but I don’t think they have the ability to disburse large sums of cash, so we’ll probably have to wait until Monday to close

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My gf has a 2007 Ford Focus and it has proven reliable over the past 6+ years. On Thu, Jul 2, 2020 at 9:53 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I've always liked had good luck with Fords. Probably a good choice. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > > > So we

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I've always liked had good luck with Fords. Probably a good choice. Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > So we went and checked out the 2012 Escape with 137k, two owners, V6, etc. > > Very clean car, well maintained, clearly a Ford lease before the current > owner purchased it for his high

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So we went and checked out the 2012 Escape with 137k, two owners, V6, etc. Very clean car, well maintained, clearly a Ford lease before the current owner purchased it for his high school aged daughter who put approximately 3,000 miles on it driving to/from home, school and work. It’s been

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On Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:46:58 -0500 Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Tyee165 IS Randy. He has never sorted the email app on his Samsung > Galaxy Tab A tablet. Thank you for pointing this out, Rick. I also was wondering what happened to Randy. Craig ___

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Looks like Ford and Mazda parted ways before the 2013 redesign. Nothing shared between either platform. -D > On Jul 2, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder - does anyone know if the later (Gen 3) Escapes were still shared > Mazda platforms like the earlier

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I wonder - does anyone know if the later (Gen 3) Escapes were still shared Mazda platforms like the earlier models? Guess I need to do some research. -D > On Jul 2, 2020, at 11:34 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > My in-laws have an '08 Fusion v6. They've been very happy with it

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> Speaking of Canadians, eh, whatever happened to Randy? > > On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 5:17 PM tyee165 via Mercedes Dude. You just replied to his comment. You basically asked Randy where Randy is. Tyee165 IS Randy. He has never sorted the email app on his Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet. Rick

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My in-laws have an '08 Fusion v6. They've been very happy with it and it's survived well despite minimal maintenance and ham handed repairs. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 10:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Buick

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How old is he? My suggestion is the shoe leather express. The last vehicle my parents gave me, I was 18... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jun 29, 2020 at 7:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: So I had a conversation with the so tonight and he’s on board with a Buick, as

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And yet, he posted on the holiday and Andy replied to him... Mitch On Thu, July 2, 2020 9:57 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > He appears to be subscribed to digests. Probably taking the summer off, > eh? > > -D > > >> On Jul 1, 2020, at 8:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

riginal message From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2020-07-01 11:03 (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes >> Discussion List Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania On Wed, July >> 1, 2020 11:55

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

Got a line on what might be a decent prospect for the eldest: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/lithia-2012-ford-escape-xlt-v6/7148700936.html My only real concern is that it’s a six cylinder rather

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prairies that salt is not effective Sent from my > Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2020-07-01 11:03 (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes > Discussion List Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ]

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Date: 2020-07-01 11:03 (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania On Wed, July 1, 2020 11:55 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:> The platform and drivetrain is proven and has been in service for some>

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If my son were a plumber I would PAY him to live at home. On Wed, Jul 1, 2020 at 12:56 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, Allan! > > Hondas are not on the radar, as I’ve seen and know of too many 2000-2010 > models that have issues for various reasons, not to

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Thanks, Allan! Hondas are not on the radar, as I’ve seen and know of too many 2000-2010 models that have issues for various reasons, not to mention most would not be adequate for his size. -D > On Jul 1, 2020, at 12:53 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > The Ford 3.5 Ecoboost V6 has

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The Ford 3.5 Ecoboost V6 has good reviews for the most part. If oil changes have not been done on schedule watch for timing chain wear (this will set a code at some point). https://www.underhoodservice.com/ford-3-5l-ecoboost-common-problems/ It's also a Coil-on-Plug ignition which can be a PITA

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Understood. Just for grins, I put the 2007 Chevy Equinox in - not pretty, either, but one of the better model years for it apparently: https://www.carcomplaints.com/Chevrolet/Equinox/2007/ But hey! At least it’s not in the Top Twenty most problematic vehicles. I enjoyed seeing that there were

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On Wed, July 1, 2020 12:09 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I saw that they’ve had issues with shock mounts and rust, but > everything I would consider that’s down here would be Florida cars. > > Are you aware of any issues between first and second gen models? That is, > are first gens

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>I hate to say it, but I take Internet reviews with a >large block of salt. I do too, but the more information you have, the better choices you can make. Obviously a car with squeaks and rattles may get more complaints, but when you have major issues (e.g. GM 3.4 intake gasket failures, Honda

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This looks like a nice one, private sale: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/ctd/d/clearwater-2007-chevy-equinox-only-109k/7141459286.html ?? -D > On Jul 1, 2020, at 11:15 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would still recommend a GM product such as a equinox or maybe an older >

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I saw that they’ve had issues with shock mounts and rust, but everything I would consider that’s down here would be Florida cars. Are you aware of any issues between first and second gen models? That is, are first gens better than second gens? I’m still researching the vehicle, but since Kaleb

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On Wed, July 1, 2020 11:55 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > The platform and drivetrain is proven and has been in service for some > time, so I’m comfortable with the choice. Which platform, 2008 Escape or 2009+ Escape? My neighbors just gave away their 2008 LTD (leather) for rust issues,

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I don’t have an issue with an auction car if I had access to the auction. I don’t, nor do I know anyone who does, unfortunately. Surprisingly, the few private sellers I’m seeing are pricing their cars pretty reasonably. I presume that’s because they either want to move it or have done at least

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Dan says: >I patently refuse to pay dealer fees, as they’re >nothing more than profit >being added onto the cost I know I've posted this question in the past, but maybe it bears repeating. What about a dealer auction car? Do you know anyone who has a dealers license and would be willing to

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Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A >> Original message From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> Date: 2020-07-01 09:22 (GMT-06:00) To: Okie Benz >> Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] >> Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania So I spoke to oldest son this >> mor

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I would still recommend a GM product such as a equinox or maybe an older trail blazer. Should be cheaper and easier to repair. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 1, 2020, at 9:23 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I spoke to oldest son this morning before he headed out, and he’s decided

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> A friend bought one used a few years ago and has had no issues with it.Sent > from my Galaxy Tab® A > Original message From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes > Date: 2020-07-01 09:22 (GMT-06:00) To: Okie Benz > Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] > Oldest Son's New

Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania

Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oldest Son's New Car was W211 Nanny Mania So I spoke to oldest son this morning before he headed out, and he’s decided that a Ford Escape would be a good fit for him. It was one of the options I suggested, as being a plumber, he really needs something that he

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So I spoke to oldest son this morning before he headed out, and he’s decided that a Ford Escape would be a good fit for him. It was one of the options I suggested, as being a plumber, he really needs something that he can toss his tools and gear into. I have begun the search. Lots and lots of

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>>Buick or Chevy Impala with the 3800 >What is the Chevy equivalent of the larger Buicks? Impala. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Impala Apparently the eighth generation was the last with the 3800. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

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On Tue, June 30, 2020 6:28 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > What is the Chevy equivalent of the larger Buicks? Do they share a > platform? I had a late 90s Malibu as a company car for a bit, and it was > pretty small. I'm not familiar with the Impala, guess I need to have a > look. Those 90s

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What is the Chevy equivalent of the larger Buicks? Do they share a platform? I had a late 90s Malibu as a company car for a bit, and it was pretty small. I’m not familiar with the Impala, guess I need to have a look. -D > On Jun 29, 2020, at 10:55 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >

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Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Buick or Chevy Impala with the 3800 If it were me I'd go with the Chevy. Buicks just seem to be your grandparent's car. At least around here. What about a Ford Fusion? They have a 3.5l V6 option, seem to be about in your price range if you're looking at

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Thanks, Rick! This is the sort of advice I’m looking for. I really appreciate this. I had totally forgotten about the Avalon, and it’s a definite possibility. To my point, I don’t pay attention to other cars, so a lot of what’s out there just slides by me without being noticed. Just pointing

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Toyota Avalon, Toyota Camry, Lexus ES3xx, Lexus LS400, Lexus LS430, Lexus LS460, Mercury Grand Marquis (v8 though), Crown Vic (also v8). The big lexus is also v8. Buick or Chevy Impala with the 3800,. How about a Prius? They are ugly, but huge inside. They are used for cabs, so I would think

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An S body? Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Mon, Jun 29, 2020, 7:13 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > So I had a conversation with the so tonight and he’s on board with a > Buick, as he wants something large and a sedan. That effectively eliminates > the Nissan, as it’s smaller. > > With this

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Exactly. That’s what he needs, and he doesn’t care about what he drives for the most part, although he does like the E320 CDI. But - he’s smart enough to realize there’s no possible way he could afford to keep it on the road if he had to pay for the repair and maintenance. This is important

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I really like the Buick idea. They are boring and reliable and should get decent fuel economy. This is the route I recommended with the kid here but they did not go for it. No idea why. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 29, 2020, at 6:13 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I had a

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So I had a conversation with the so tonight and he’s on board with a Buick, as he wants something large and a sedan. That effectively eliminates the Nissan, as it’s smaller. With this in mind, I’m wondering what other possibilities there might be in this range? Here is my initial criteria: