Re: [MBZ] W123s
Well when you get ready to sell it let me know. I might be interested Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 14, 2022, at 11:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I need a W123 back in my life. That white 240D Kaleb teased me with in that > video is what I need since it was my first hard core MB lust. DIBS!! The > looks, the sound, the feel….yeah. > > I think I’ve gotten over the idea I might consider wanting to buy a big-ass > fifth wheel. That being said, I probably will sell my big-ass pickup in the > next few months (2005 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Cummins 5.9). > > Nine treatments down, 19 to go. > > AZBob > > > Sent from Mail for Windows > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123s
I need a W123 back in my life. That white 240D Kaleb teased me with in that video is what I need since it was my first hard core MB lust. DIBS!! The looks, the sound, the feel….yeah. I think I’ve gotten over the idea I might consider wanting to buy a big-ass fifth wheel. That being said, I probably will sell my big-ass pickup in the next few months (2005 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Quad Cab 4x4 Cummins 5.9). Nine treatments down, 19 to go. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
KEVIN: CONGRATS! Glad it is working out well for you. Yes, savings in some areas can pay for parts and fuel. Keep it up! BOB: What Craig said +1 Kevin Kraly via Mercedes wrote on 9/12/19 5:19 PM: For Bob: I hope your cancer treatment goes well. It’s good that the cancer was detected in the early stages! About the disappearing W123 cars, It’s all the more reason for me to keep this 1982 W123 240D on the road!!! I’ve ridden in it two times with two different drivers since the original test drive, and it’s a wonderful machine! I get what people have said about older classic cars having a soul. After riding in the 2017 Honda Odyssey appliance and even the recently sold 2015 Beetle TDI Convertible (yes I really sold it), the W123 has a feeling and a presence that can’t be beat! I’m sure that the $110 monthly insurance savings “downgrading” from the Beetle TDI will contribute greatly to fixing it up and keeping it going! Kevin in hillsboro, OR 1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
The proton beam rocks. Best wishes for an uncomplicated course of treatment. On Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 1:51 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint (yeah, > I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) and it’s > alarming how few W123s one sees any more. Zero in two days. Seeing my new > cancer buddy Gordon’s mint 1978 Olds 98, in the cool and breezy parking > lot, made me realize the dearth of W123s. > > Bob R > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
What Craig said. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 12, 2019 3:56 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: diese...@pisquared.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:50:21 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint > (yeah, I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) I'm sorry to hear of your problem, Bob. May they treat it effectively, thoroughly, and quickly. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
For Bob: I hope your cancer treatment goes well. It’s good that the cancer was detected in the early stages! About the disappearing W123 cars, It’s all the more reason for me to keep this 1982 W123 240D on the road!!! I’ve ridden in it two times with two different drivers since the original test drive, and it’s a wonderful machine! I get what people have said about older classic cars having a soul. After riding in the 2017 Honda Odyssey appliance and even the recently sold 2015 Beetle TDI Convertible (yes I really sold it), the W123 has a feeling and a presence that can’t be beat! I’m sure that the $110 monthly insurance savings “downgrading” from the Beetle TDI will contribute greatly to fixing it up and keeping it going! Kevin in hillsboro, OR 1982 240D 191Kmi, Hildegard! Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 12, 2019, at 2:18 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The few, the proud. Running two wagons now. > > On Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 1:51 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint (yeah, >> I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) and it’s >> alarming how few W123s one sees any more. Zero in two days. Seeing my new >> cancer buddy Gordon’s mint 1978 Olds 98, in the cool and breezy parking >> lot, made me realize the dearth of W123s. >> >> Bob R >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
Weird, theres usually several of them around Burbank... On Thursday, September 12, 2019, 4:51:11 PM EDT, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint (yeah, I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) and it’s alarming how few W123s one sees any more. Zero in two days. Seeing my new cancer buddy Gordon’s mint 1978 Olds 98, in the cool and breezy parking lot, made me realize the dearth of W123s. Bob R Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
The few, the proud. Running two wagons now. On Thu, Sep 12, 2019, 1:51 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint (yeah, > I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) and it’s > alarming how few W123s one sees any more. Zero in two days. Seeing my new > cancer buddy Gordon’s mint 1978 Olds 98, in the cool and breezy parking > lot, made me realize the dearth of W123s. > > Bob R > > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 13:50:21 -0700 Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint > (yeah, I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) I'm sorry to hear of your problem, Bob. May they treat it effectively, thoroughly, and quickly. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123s in SoCal...or lack thereof
Over here in Sandy Eggo checking out the proton beam therapy joint (yeah, I got diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer, damn it) and it’s alarming how few W123s one sees any more. Zero in two days. Seeing my new cancer buddy Gordon’s mint 1978 Olds 98, in the cool and breezy parking lot, made me realize the dearth of W123s. Bob R Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Yea, there you go. Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I tend to disagree with that old saying from the RE list to a certain point. Dont be dumb about it, but cheap cars can usually be fixed quite cheap especially if you have parts cars laying around. I think the saying comes from the idea that if you want a Condition 2 car, it's far better to buy one than to buy one in Condition 4 and then replace practically the whole car to upgrade it to a 2. I think what you are saying is that if you want a 3 1/2, you can make it from a 4 1/2 and a couple of 5s. JimC seems to be good at making 3.5s or even 3s out of crap and labor. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I think the saying comes from the idea that if you want a Condition 2 car, it's far better to buy one than to buy one in Condition 4 and then replace practically the whole car to upgrade it to a 2. I think what you are saying is that if you want a 3 1/2, you can make it from a 4 1/2 and a couple of 5s. JimC seems to be good at making 3.5s or even 3s out of crap and labor. Don't forget microwave ovens and shoe goo. I think the saying also (as pointed out) assumes paying for the work. I just took my 300D to a body shop to ask about reparing some rust on the front fenders, and respraying the front from the doors forward. They said they would have trouble matching the paint and would want to repaint the whole car, for $4,000, plus the parts and labor to replace the fenders. That right there is more than the car is worth. However I'm sure that if I had the knowledge, skills, and time I could do the repair and the painting for less than $500, would probably not look quite as nice as a pro job but I bet would be acceptable from 10 - 20 ft. Allan -- 1983 300D (for sale) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
JimC seems to be good at making 3.5s or even 3s out of crap and labor. Takes a lot of labor, but you can end up with a nice reliable ride. They don't usually end up looking much better, though. Surface conditions don't improve much with TLC. If you need new aluminum trim, paint, and upholstery there's really no substitute. (If you're lucky a good buffing and Leatherique do go a long way, though.) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It seems than at Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:32:10 -0500, Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. The sedan is now on eBay, no reserve. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=320304902647 --Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! So here are my notes. No affiliation, just a guy I've talked to a couple times. # Located south of St. Louis, MO near the town of Hillsboro (just up the road from the Goldman covered bridge park) His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has a '84 300D * practically rust free * fair red paint * broken/missing air filter mount pieces * tailpipe falling off * power sun roof * power steering leak - occasionally driven dry * evidence of water on floor ( I don't remember which one...) * complains that the engine vibrates * new motor mounts * looks like old style injection pump damper bolt And an '85 300TD * tired and worn red-ish paint * sun roof * door locks disconnected * rear suspension is needs work (nitrogen spheres?) * 3rd row seat * damp floor on passenger back seat * AC works, but not great * dash disassembled around the HVAC controls * glove box door latch broken * seems to start an run okay * transmission shift well -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! $2500 for both??? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It still reads like a horror story. Don't go there! On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 3:42 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! $2500 for both??? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
So 2500 for both or each? A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! So here are my notes. No affiliation, just a guy I've talked to a couple times. # Located south of St. Louis, MO near the town of Hillsboro (just up the road from the Goldman covered bridge park) His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] He has a '84 300D * practically rust free * fair red paint * broken/missing air filter mount pieces * tailpipe falling off * power sun roof * power steering leak - occasionally driven dry * evidence of water on floor ( I don't remember which one...) * complains that the engine vibrates * new motor mounts * looks like old style injection pump damper bolt And an '85 300TD * tired and worn red-ish paint * sun roof * door locks disconnected * rear suspension is needs work (nitrogen spheres?) * 3rd row seat * damp floor on passenger back seat * AC works, but not great * dash disassembled around the HVAC controls * glove box door latch broken * seems to start an run okay * transmission shift well -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It seems than at Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:42:06 -0400, Mitch wrote: Fmiser wrote: A couple months ago I looked a a couple W123s. The guy wanted $5000 for the tired wagon I was interested it. I'm out of the market (for now...), but he contacted me and still has both cars and is willing to take $2500! $2500 for both??? Naw, I don't need another sedan, and I'm chasing a better-condition wagon for $1600. *grin* But you are more than welcome to either one! -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
It seems than at Tue, 30 Sep 2008 21:23:55 - (UTC), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So 2500 for both or each? For the wagon. But he may be willing to bargain. I never thought he would consider $2500 for the wagon - he was _quite_ firm at $5000. But that was months ago. Make him an offer. -- Philip ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Having been there, I agree. Don't fall for that deal. List wisdom - There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. I think an expensive Mercedes that should be a cheap one is even more expensive. Ned Kleinhenz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
That can be true if you rely on somebody else to fix your car for you. If you cant work on it yourself, you really have no business buying one of these old cars anyway. I tend to disagree with that old saying from the RE list to a certain point. Dont be dumb about it, but cheap cars can usually be fixed quite cheap especially if you have parts cars laying around. ned kleinhenz wrote: Having been there, I agree. Don't fall for that deal. List wisdom - There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. I think an expensive Mercedes that should be a cheap one is even more expensive. Ned Kleinhenz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.173 / Virus Database: 270.7.5/1698 - Release Date: 9/29/2008 7:25 PM -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 86 300E, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 81 240D, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250, 66 220SEb http://www.okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] W123s for sale - a sedan and a wagon
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I tend to disagree with that old saying from the RE list to a certain point. Dont be dumb about it, but cheap cars can usually be fixed quite cheap especially if you have parts cars laying around. I think the saying comes from the idea that if you want a Condition 2 car, it's far better to buy one than to buy one in Condition 4 and then replace practically the whole car to upgrade it to a 2. I think what you are saying is that if you want a 3 1/2, you can make it from a 4 1/2 and a couple of 5s. JimC seems to be good at making 3.5s or even 3s out of crap and labor. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
