Re: [MBZ] 77 300D go bye bye

On Dec 13, 2014 10:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So why did you sell it? Because it was easier than buying a bigger yard. Seriously, I kept feeling like I should work on it when I really wanted to tinker on Wilton's SDL, and it bugged me letting it melt.

Re: [MBZ] 77 300D go bye bye

So what is the latest with the milt the wilt car? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2014, at 8:04 AM, Tim Crone bb...@crone.us wrote: On Dec 13, 2014 10:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: So why did you sell it? Because it was easier than buying a bigger

Re: [MBZ] benz toyota

What are prices for a good used engine? Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - fuel prices

River Road Valero dropped again to $3.29! When will the Madness end! Long live Madness! On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 11:25 PM, G Mann via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: More than one station here has ULSD at $2.76 With supermarket fuel discount points card, I'm paying $2.46 at the

Re: [MBZ] OT - fuel prices

River Road Valero dropped again to $3.29! When will the Madness end! Long live Madness! Well, crude is $57/bbl What do the goobermnt records say the retail price was last time crude was $57? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 77 300D go bye bye

If you had put a coupla Obama and Lizzie Warren stickers on it, with some COEXIST, Practice Tolerance, HANDSUPDON'TSHOOT, ICAN'TBREATHE, and Moral Monday stickers on it, you could probably have gotten $1500 for it from some CH residents, just to park in their driveways to show how much they

Re: [MBZ] OT - fuel prices

Article in the paper (WSJ?) yesterday about profits for gas stations now -- they are making a killing as prices are dropping faster wholesale than pump prices, so the margins are quite good. Diesel was pointed out to be propped up even more, resulting in very high margins for retailers. --R

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

Wow, check this out. Kinda pricey but nearly new https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4803227629.html '01 Mercedes S500 - 16k miles This is a rare opportunity to own a stunning example of the flagship of the Mercedes brand which sold new for $96,821, has the mileage of a one year old

[MBZ] So that is what I am asking.

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4761610494.html Mercedes Bentz - $2043 (West Montague Ave)condition: *fair* *2000 mercedes-benz slk230 kompressor* VIN: WDBHA24G4YA839138 paint color : *black* size : *mid-size* fuel : *gas* transmission : *automatic* title status : *clean* This

Re: [MBZ] So that is what I am asking.

So which is it? A C or an SLK? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4761610494.html Mercedes Bentz - $2043 (West Montague Ave)condition: *fair* *2000 mercedes-benz slk230 kompressor* VIN: WDBHA24G4YA839138 paint color : *black* size : *mid-size* fuel : *gas* transmission :

[MBZ] OT - Paradise

Sounds like Hendrick is in the right place at the right time: (Of course, this is based on statistics, and we all know about them - - - ) The 5 Least Livable (and 5 Most-Livable) Countries http://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/the-5-least-livable-and-5-most-livable-countries/ss-BBeJtD6#image=7

Re: [MBZ] benz toyota

Using the drive train parts from an ML might be the way to go these days --- On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 1:44 AM, fmiser via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Rick wrote: I had a call from a friend who wants the engine from a spare 1982 300d i have. He wants to put it in a toyota pickup

Re: [MBZ] OT - fuel prices

Which is the gist of the article that I sent that started this thread. The second article states that the falling prices are not related to supply and demand - they are falling due to commodity futures traders. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 10:14 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

Reads like a dealership blurb. The car is way out of warranty so I would definitely expect $$$ repairs. No mention of service history either. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 11:30 AM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Wow, check this out. Kinda pricey but nearly new

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

This comes down more to the matter of lack of use than maintenance. As discussed previously, I would rather have a car with some miles on it that has been maintained than a low mileage garage queen. While this car is only 13 years old, it my not be as big an issue as one that’s 20 or 30 years

[MBZ] OT - Tweak ebay

An item said at the top $x for shipping but in the seller description it said free shipping. Which statement of shipping rules? Does the top line shipping rule? or does the free shipping in seller description rule? Thanks. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting

Book is consistently below $10k on this car looking at other price guides. I found one at a local Lexus dealer with a little over 100k on it. Florida car, dealer maintained, etc. Look at the maintenance history on the car and all the stuff that’s been replaced:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tweak ebay

Link? Dan On Dec 14, 2014, at 3:16 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: An item said at the top $x for shipping but in the seller description it said free shipping. Which statement of shipping rules? Does the top line shipping rule? or does the free shipping in

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tweak ebay

I doubt you could compel free shipping if there's a conflict. On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 3:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Link? Dan On Dec 14, 2014, at 3:16 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: An item said at the top $x for shipping

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tweak ebay

Ask the seller the question. With an email reply you will know for sure, and can hold him to it. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mountain Man via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, December 14, 2014 12:17 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tweak ebay

Greg wrote: Ask the seller the question. With an email reply you will know for sure, and can hold him to it. I contacted seller and he said his description where he stated free shipping - was wrong. It is low cost item... just trying to screw another bottom feeder, really. Shame on me - but

Re: [MBZ] OT - Tweak ebay

I expect eBay would stick the seller, it does SAY free shipping after all. Good luck getting a fair shake with that seller though... -Curt From: Mountain Man via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com To: Greg Fiorentino gf...@dslnorthwest.net; Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Shop is filling up

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[MBZ] The car that started it all

Here is a photo of my 76 240d that started my addiction to Mercedes. It belonged to my long departed grandmother. I took my drivers test in this car. She let some relative use the car and they did something to the fender and ran it out of oil locking the engine up. I bought it off her in 97 or

[MBZ] After sitting for 10 years she started right up

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Re: [MBZ] The car that started it all

Is that noise I hear grandma spinning in her grave? Dan On Dec 13, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Here is a photo of my 76 240d that started my addiction to Mercedes. It belonged to my long departed grandmother. I took my drivers test in

Re: [MBZ] The car that started it all

Well, if you need trim strips for the rear fenders, let me know... -MMM- On Sat, Dec 13, 2014 at 4:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Here is a photo of my 76 240d that started my addiction to Mercedes. It belonged to my long departed grandmother. I took my

Re: [MBZ] Shop is filling up

What happens if you put poison blocks next to the tires? Mitch. On December 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Starting to fill up with cars. I'm going to have to build another shop at some point. Btw I leave the hoods up to cut down on rats

Re: [MBZ] Shop is filling up

The place didn't come with a herd of feral cats? On Sun, Dec 14, 2014 at 9:31 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: What happens if you put poison blocks next to the tires? Mitch. On December 14, 2014 at 6:05 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Shop is filling up

I got a big jumbo pack of just one bite, kills them quick. House had mice, found most or all of their holes and sealed them up and used the blocks, have not seen any signs of them in the house. Need to do the same in the shop. That other 115 I moved today had a massive nest from some sort of

Re: [MBZ] Shop is filling up

Well we have our 3 outside that may be helping keeping them from coming in the house. They eat 1-2 a day. I need to lock them up in the shop for a few days. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 14, 2014, at 9:32 PM, OK Don via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The place didn't come with a herd

Re: [MBZ] Shop is filling up

Sounds like pack rats. I went to get some truck parts many years ago in the FLint hills of KS. It was maybe within 60 miles of Manhattan. Every truck had pack rat nests under the hood and each rat I saw run out was probably 4 to 8 lb. as big as a cat. You need a couple of rat terriers or

[MBZ] Cars in Crystal River, Florida

Stopped by an Indies little used car collection tonight and found the following: Dan has worked his way up in the Mercedes marque to near the top and should be thinking about moving even higher with this beautiful Rolls. He would be the talk of the office if he drove this to work: 1985 Rolls

Re: [MBZ] Shop is filling up

Kaleb wrote: I leave the hoods up to cut down on rats nests. Mitch wrote: What happens if you put poison blocks next to the tires? Poison _might_ diminish the rats population - but it will almost certainly diminish their natural predators which can make the problem worse.