[MBZ] Cheap tires

The summer tires on the Saturn have seen better days, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get any sort of rim covers for $50 if I waited until April, so I bought these today. Only thing I see really wrong with them is it looks like they made a 480 treadwear tire out of 700 treadwear rubber

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

My 05ML500 doesn’t have one but the 05E320 has one in each front seat —FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 30, 2021, at 7:40 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Passenger side. I think the ML500s had a locking version that was standard. > > -D > >> On Nov 30, 2021, at 7:10 AM, Buggered

[MBZ] E320, looks fairly nice, price is right 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $2, 750

275kmi but could be decent for the price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1584860265188255 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] the car was respectively cared for. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $10, 000

Is that a rap? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1085629655549521 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] the only repairs needed are shown on the pictures and it doesn’t have a catalytic converters 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 Sport Utility 4D,$1,500

And the pictures are only of the seats which surprisingly look OK https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1009148989647387 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

Interesting. I know my ML500 had a passenger side drawer, not sure about the driver’s side. I’m pretty sure my ML350 has a passenger side drawer, I’ll have to check next time I’m out there. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 8:19 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > My 05ML500 doesn’t

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

The 164 has a pass side drawer. It’s locked as is the dash box. Might be full of weed, I’ll have to try to get it open —FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 30, 2021, at 8:26 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting. I know my ML500 had a passenger side drawer, not sure about the

[MBZ] 1999 Mercedes E430 $9,000 28,00miles - $9,000 (Hickory)

Looks like the miles could be accurate https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/hickory-1999-mercedes-miles/7414467250.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 560sel Long Body car very reliable. for sale - $6, 000 (columbia)

Looks fairly nice except for driver door crease https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-for-sale/7414323788.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Nice blue interior 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 E 2.6 Sedan 4D, $500

Could probably be brought back to life with a little work and a few parts, doesn't look too beat 91 Benz needs spark plugs, wires fuel filter cranks and runs selling parts or whole car can go inbox me. PARTS PARTS PARTS PARTS https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/608948396967946 -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 560sel Long Body car very reliable. for sale - $6, 000 (columbia)

On 2021-11-30 09:39, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks fairly nice except for driver door crease https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-for-sale/7414323788.html Wonder what it would cost to have a good PDR guy push that out. $250? $500? And then you'd still need to touch up the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 560sel Long Body car very reliable. for sale - $6, 000 (columbia)

More likely to need cam oilers and a timing chain. -D On Nov 30, 2021, at 10:00 AM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: How many additional miles before it needs a valve job? On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 9:53 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes

[MBZ] don’t really want to sell but kind of in a pickle right now 1988 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 E,$4,500

And the car is pickle green https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1040889083121732 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT I'm guessing this would be a really bad idea -- 1992 Jaguar XJS V12, All original. $15, 900

I could go get it tomorrow though https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/600343694631779 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Low miles 500SL on BAT

Pretty color combination so I wonder why the low bids. Is this a model to be avoided?? Only one service record as well... https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-500sl-43/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

That’s interesting that it has the under seat trays. I didn’t know the 163s had those. I’m not sure I would keep the title in there but the pistol is probably a good idea though I would have it closer to hand. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 29, 2021, at 11:03 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

Passenger side. I think the ML500s had a locking version that was standard. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 7:10 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s interesting that it has the under seat trays. I didn’t know the 163s > had those. I’m not sure I would keep the title in there but

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

I’ve always hoped that one day, with all the cars I’ve bought over the years, especially the older ones, that I’ll pull the seat cushion out and find a bundle of cash. So far it’s been mints, pocket change, and Cheetos or goldfish crackers. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 8:34 AM, Buggered Benzmail

[MBZ] Benz parked in the background -- 1965 GMC mci,$8,000

What could go wrong with a 56yo church bus? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/630674831287586 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 500SL on BAT

First gen R129s (1991-1995) are to be avoided. They’re an amalgamation of a lot of bad systems and issues from that time period. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty color combination so I wonder why the low bids. Is this a model to > be

Re: [MBZ] I did A Thing

Nice! I took at class at an art colony (The Steel Yard in Providence) one time. It improved my welding a bunch. Having an expert look over your shoulder and make suggestions was very helpful. Art welding was actually more useful than I expected, we welded mostly rusty (read "free") junk which

Re: [MBZ] Benz parked in the background -- 1965 GMC mci,$8,000

Buy it, I promise you will find good reason to pray several times every day... [to be forgiven for cursing so loudly, and so often] On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 8:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What could go wrong with a 56yo church bus? > >

Re: [MBZ] I did A Thing

Cool. Good for you. I have looked into it, and if you have proof of retirement, and are over 60, tuition is FREE. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 30, 2021 9:35 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] I did A

Re: [MBZ] the car was respectively cared for. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $10, 000

Has to be a wrap. On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that a rap? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1085629655549521 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

[MBZ] OT this is so cool 1995 Isuzu Fargo 4x4 Camper

So far price is not outrageous, $10,5k with 3.5hr to go 4WD, 5-Speed Manual, Diesel Power, Kitchen and Bathroom, U.S. Title https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGe4AokN/1995-isuzu-fargo-4x4-camper -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Low miles 500SL on BAT

what he said --FT On 11/30/21 10:27 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: First gen R129s (1991-1995) are to be avoided. They’re an amalgamation of a lot of bad systems and issues from that time period. -D On Nov 30, 2021, at 10:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Pretty color

[MBZ] Well it’s done

No issues go back in 10 years 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] I did A Thing

Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 30, 2021, at 10:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Signed up for welding program! Going for the 4th degree, this one might > actually be useful! I am going to be dangerous as hell now. > > --FT > > Hello Floyd > >

[MBZ] I did A Thing

Signed up for welding program!  Going for the 4th degree, this one might actually be useful!  I am going to be dangerous as hell now. --FT Hello Floyd Congratulations! We are very pleased to let you know that your application for admission to Trident Technical College has been accepted!

Re: [MBZ] Well it’s done

I'm on the three-year plan, myself. Ah, well. -MMM- ___ 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] the car was respectively cared for. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $10, 000

But looks respective to the car --FT On 11/30/21 10:27 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Has to be a wrap. On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 10:08 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Is that a rap? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1085629655549521 -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] Well it’s done

I went for my second (10 year interval) earlier this year. They found one polyp that was benign and told me I have to come back every three years now. Looking forward to it, for sure. Beats being on the wrong side of the dirt, however. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 10:46 AM, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] I did A Thing

Here it’s just 60 so a good deal! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 30, 2021, at 11:57 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cool. Good for you. I have looked into it, and if you have proof of > retirement, and are over 60, tuition is FREE. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Benz parked in the background -- 1965 GMC mci,$8,000

It doesn't look that bad. Clearly an ex-Greyhound. They are built like tanks. Probably needs a methodical cleaning and going over and common wear parts renewed. Watch Bus Grease Monkey on YT if you want to get an idea of what working on a bus is like. Don't have any idea what they are worth

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 560sel Long Body car very reliable. for sale - $6, 000 (columbia)

Sort of a weird color combination. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a silver car with Palimino interior. Ugh. How drab. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 9:39 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks fairly nice except for driver door crease > >

[MBZ] Through a rod an the car won’t run an it leaks water thru the windshield 1979 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D,$500

Body looks nice, no interior pics https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/302521211598191 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Needs interior cleaning needs painting and a crankshaft 1984 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, $3, 000

yeah just some painting and cleaning and a crankshaft, $3k is a very fair price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4902607173153687 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes-Benz 560sel Long Body car very reliable. for sale - $6, 000 (columbia)

How many additional miles before it needs a valve job? On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 9:53 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sort of a weird color combination. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a silver > car with Palimino interior. Ugh. How drab. > > -D > > > On Nov 30, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

Before you go ask if owner was a smoker. On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 3:57 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah there's that too, but then drive by waving and honk the horn... > > --FT (I am going to h-e-doublehockeysticks) > > On 11/30/21 3:44 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

Nah, you're right, no reason to be an ass about it.  I have actually gone to look at cars with some simple problem, helped the owner get it sorted, or point them to the issue, and felt good about that. --FT On 11/30/21 4:00 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: Yeah there's that too, but then drive by

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

That's exactly what I was thinking, or some connector got knocked loose.  Get the CPS, show up, do the deal for less, pop the CPS on in the street or driveway in 15min and drive the thing home and they will feel screwed but think you're some kind of genius.  Or then say they can have it back

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

Pressure washing the engine got something wet that doens't like to be wet. Bring a can of WD-40. On Tue, Nov 30, 2021, at 3:38 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > That's exactly what I was thinking, or some connector got knocked > loose.  Get the CPS, show up, do the deal for less, pop the

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

> pop the CPS on in the street or driveway in 15min and drive the thing home > and they will feel screwed... I was raised to not do this kind of thing. Part of maintaining civilization is not rubbing peoples' faces in their 'mistakes' of this sort. The art of the deal is that _both_ parties

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

Yeah there's that too, but then drive by waving and honk the horn... --FT (I am going to h-e-doublehockeysticks) On 11/30/21 3:44 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: pop the CPS on in the street or driveway in 15min and drive the thing home and they will feel screwed... I was raised to not do this kind of

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

> Yeah there's that too, but then drive by waving and honk the horn... So, you need to make him feel bad in order for you to feel good? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

The ignition key won't fit in the tray lock on the ML (and on the E too, now that I remember trying that, and just did again), it is some smaller kind of key like a padlock key.  I drove by a locksmith the other day somewhere I will have to remember where, then go by there again and get them

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

https://covertinstruments.com/collections/lishi-tools/products/automotive-lishi-mercedes-hu64 -Curt On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 03:10:54 PM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It turns out the 05ML500 has a pass side drawer but it is locked.  I think I saw that when I got and

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

> no reason to be an ass about it. Exactly. Even considered selfishly, assery makes it less likely that you can buy other such vehicles in the future. > I have actually gone to look at cars with some simple problem, helped the > owner get it sorted, or point them to the issue, and felt good

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

It turns out the 05ML500 has a pass side drawer but it is locked.  I think I saw that when I got and it was locked and forgot about it.  I should try to jimmy the lock and see if there is anything interesting in there.  No telling what the DAPO left in there, I found what I surmise was his

[MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

Realtor spec but tempting.  Time to scan it and take every connection apart and spray in some contact cleaner.  WHAT'S YOUR BEST PRICE CAR STARTS, BUT THEN DIES, WILL NOT STAY RUNNING.. 2003 Mercedes E320 178k miles, 2nd owner..V6 that just had its major service done 60 days ago, that

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

> I think I tried that, or maybe not, I need to go try it again. Shortly... Once upon a time they had valet keys that could not be pushed into the trunk and glove box keyholes. All locks were keyed alike, it was just the key shanks that were 'special'. Does it not go in? Or does it not turn?

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

Bad crank position sensor, I would bet. -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 3:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Realtor spec but tempting. Time to scan it and take every connection apart > and spray in some contact cleaner. WHAT'S YOUR BEST PRICE > > > CAR STARTS, BUT THEN DIES,

[MBZ] Should I?

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Re: [MBZ] Should I?

That car is a STUD and deserves a new owner. Over 25k miles/year. Here's how to fix the dpf: https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d=mercedes+dpf%3F#kpvalbx=_THamYayiKdvLytMP16qDwAo27 On Tue, Nov 30, 2021 at 1:21 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

I wonder if the lock uses the ignition key? -D > On Nov 30, 2021, at 3:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It turns out the 05ML500 has a pass side drawer but it is locked. I think I > saw that when I got and it was locked and forgot about it. I should try to > jimmy the lock

Re: [MBZ] This car is a 10/10 - 2001 ML320 - 177k miles - $5,500

I think I tried that, or maybe not, I need to go try it again. Shortly... --FT On 11/30/21 3:19 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if the lock uses the ignition key? -D On Nov 30, 2021, at 3:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It turns out the 05ML500 has a pass side

Re: [MBZ] we had just had it dtailed and they washed the engine and now it starts and wont stay running, , 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced PLEASE READ AD! $2800 - $2, 800 (RALEIGH)

I’ve done this on cars I wasn’t interested in. That is, I went to look at one and decided I didn’t want it. I’ll usually offer advice to address issues, deficiencies or offer marketing ideas if the owner seems interested. It’s the right thing to do in my mind. Of course, there have been some I

[MBZ] The pair of 115s

After I got home from my colonoscopy, I was told not to drive or do anything today so I unloaded the red 76 off the trailer and into the shop.  Had a better look at it and it will need some rust work.  Looks like it may need some floor board work.  I still think its worth saving so we shall

Re: [MBZ] appraiser?

Just following up on this. After the appraisers put their heads together, the payout was over 14k. It was a really nice example with under 100k. Anyway about double the original offer. On Tue, Oct 5, 2021, 12:51 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So what happened?

[MBZ] 1989 190E - 123k miles - $3,200

Clear coat is failing but claimed to be rust-free. https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/three-rivers-mercedes-benz/7414841393.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 1983 300D - 137k miles - $2,000

Probably worth 2 grand. Interior looks decent, exterior not too bad. Needs brake booster or vacuum pump. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-1983-mercedes-benz-300-td/7414695128.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 1993 300E - 256k miles - $4,495

Miles getting up there but looks pretty clean and sounds well cared for. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-1993-mercedes-300e/7414544519.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe