Re: [MBZ] Grandma's 1998 E320 - 89k miles - $4,300

When these cars rust, it spreads so fast you can almost see it happening. I would never, ever, but a W210 that had visible rust. -D > On Dec 11, 2021, at 9:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another realtor spec W210, even with the low miles it looks like there is > some rust

Re: [MBZ] Miles are pretty low but that's about all it has going for it

Great photos Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 11, 2021, at 10:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where is the floor? Also looks like it's missing the passenger side wiper > blade. At least we know all the fuses are there. > >

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

The USPS would benefit from more union workers and more union rules and more union benefits, and of course spending more money on it.  It's really the only way to fix it. --FT On 12/12/21 11:07 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Tracking on the ignition switch showed it departed the GA

Re: [MBZ] Somebody closer want to pick this up then take it to the dealer to fix the brakes?

Isn’t it more likely the brake brain went tits up? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 11, 2021, at 8:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > 4 calipers and 4 rotors plus pads and hoses... Not cheap. > >> On Sat, Dec 11, 2021 at 9:30 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] Somebody closer want to pick this up then take it to the dealer to fix the brakes?

Yeah, could have tried to change brakes and triggered the system and it needs to be un** --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 12, 2021, at 9:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That or someone dicked with the brakes and triggered the system. Might just > need a meeting with SDS. >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody closer want to pick this up then take it to the dealer to fix the brakes?

Would have to scan to make sure but if it’s an SBC issue then it’s under the extended warranty and MB would fix it (and send a flat bed and give you an Uber to collect it) —FT Sent from my iPad > On Dec 12, 2021, at 9:19 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Isn’t it more likely the

Re: [MBZ] Somebody closer want to pick this up then take it to the dealer to fix the brakes?

That or someone dicked with the brakes and triggered the system. Might just need a meeting with SDS. -D > On Dec 12, 2021, at 7:19 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Isn’t it more likely the brake brain went tits up? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 11, 2021, at 8:19

Re: [MBZ] Miles are pretty low but that's about all it has going for it

I’m so glad they included a picture of the fuse box. Phew…… AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Dec 12, 2021, at 7:54 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Great photos > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 11, 2021, at 10:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Where is the

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

Tracking on the ignition switch showed it departed the GA facility yesterday, so it sat there for 4 days basically. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2021, at 10:03 AM, Blue Ridge Mercedes > wrote: > >  > They are still suffering from a lack of sorting machines and I'm certain they > are

Re: [MBZ] Miles are pretty low but that's about all it has going for it

Fuses alone are worth $1.25. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 10:07 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m so glad they included a picture of the fuse box. Phew…… > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 12, 2021, at 7:54 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] two Mercedes-Benz as a package deal no I'm not separating them I have a 2007 S550 and a 1998 CLK 320 $8, 500

The S550 has some different colors going on but this could be a good deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588612135547854 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] two Mercedes-Benz as a package deal no I'm not separating them I have a 2007 S550 and a 1998 CLK 320 $8, 500

What's the back story one wonders. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 12:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The S550 has some different colors going on but this could be a good deal > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/588612135547854 > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] EBV ABS and ESP unavailable 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 Sedan 4D, $10, 300

I bought this cheap at auction and now it has problems so I am passing them on to you for a good profit Drive very good car No issues https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/430278222036802 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wheels included 2008 S550 - $9,500

They look like oversize pimp wheels with rubber band tires.  Great pics too --FT On 12/12/21 12:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: the price is firm!! https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/toledo-s550-mercedes/7419790659.html ___

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

It has been broken for at least 40 years. Going Postal was not something that took place back in the day. Postal workers were intelligible, hard working, pleasant, and on the main less error prone. Sometime in the late ’70’s things took a turn, be it for EEOC candidates, PTSD veterans, or

Re: [MBZ] Ugh

You know there are mostly ignorant morons on there. Some know they are ignernt and truly want to learn but the other morons fill their heads with so much nonsense it is impossible to counteract. Kinda sad actually. I have sent links to the manual I loaded on a googdrive and these guys are

Re: [MBZ] Pro Tip

I usually use old newsprint for windows. One of these days I will run out or newsprint though. Perhaps I should get some micro cloth Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 12, 2021, at 7:00 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I drove the 300SD today. Before I took it out I gave it a wash

Re: [MBZ] Pro Tip

The German g;ass cleaner is the best. Wipe on, let dry, then wipe off the film. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 8:20 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I usually use old newsprint for windows. One of these days I will run out > or newsprint though. Perhaps I should get

Re: [MBZ] Ugh

“It’s sucking my will to live!” -D > On Dec 12, 2021, at 3:46 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Spent a few minutes looking at and reading threads on the FB 123 group. Now > my head hurts and I may have lost several IQ points. > Why do I do that to myself? > I mean it's entertaining

[MBZ] Pro Tip

I drove the 300SD today. Before I took it out I gave it a wash and then cleaned the glass as it was kinda grimy, I have not really driven it much. Used Windex then wiped down with a microfiber cloth. WOW!!! No streaks, all the grime off, glass looked really amazing. I usually use paper towels

[MBZ] I have a 1990 Benz 190 Razin Dr. motor and transmission nice and tight

Less crack, more English please... https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/national-stock-yards-benze/7419783386.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Doesn't look bad 1995 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Wagon 4D, $2, 000

There is some work needed mechanically due to age, an electrical short that affects the driver taillight and A/C - Heat, and the rear shocks need some attention. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/250642307006730 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Ugh

The problem is their “expert” who supposedly runs a shop is a moron too. One time he was talking about how he uses wix filters. I simply asked him why use wix when the proper filter is the same price or cheaper. All he wanted to do was argue and wanted some sort of oil analysis to price my

[MBZ] Wheels included 2008 S550 - $9,500

the price is firm!! https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/toledo-s550-mercedes/7419790659.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I have a 1990 Benz 190 Razin Dr. motor and transmission nice and tight

The Razin Dr. motor and transmission make it extra rare --FT On 12/12/21 12:46 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Less crack, more English please... https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/national-stock-yards-benze/7419783386.html ___

[MBZ] Doesn't look like Driven 209, 245 miles 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $9, 800

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636040834213592 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

And postal inspectors, too. -D > On Dec 12, 2021, at 10:51 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The USPS would benefit from more union workers and more union rules and more > union benefits, and of course spending more money on it. It's really the > only way to fix it. > > --FT >

[MBZ] THis is how to get your cripmuss presents

Do MB sell watches at the swag shops in the stealerships? https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/man-smashes-glass-case-at-ritzy-chicago-business-runs-out-with-merchandise -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Ugh

Spent a few minutes looking at and reading threads on the FB 123 group. Now my head hurts and I may have lost several IQ points. Why do I do that to myself? I mean it's entertaining and all, but sheesh. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] This could be reasonable, doesn't look too bad 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D, $1, 600

Yep, looks like a contender. -- Jim ___ 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] 2011 Mercedes-Benz Odyssey,$29,900

Could be a good deal as a shuttle bus. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 12:48 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Then we bought a Honda Odyssey so it has been sitting in our driveway > for the last year. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/309481841057063 > > -- >

[MBZ] S Classe recall over videos

https://www.engadget.com/mercedes-benz-mbux-server-side-configuration-error-224912962.html Mercedes-Benz recalls EQS over error that allowed dashboard video playing. Looks like people would use the

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

I’ve personally known to career postal workers, a father and son who are both mail carriers. They said it’s a high pressure job mainly because you can’t screw up. Period. They said the pressure to perform and the constant scrutiny by postal inspectors is what makes it such a bitch. They said

Re: [MBZ] Ugh

I find the FB tech advice column right on par with having two colonoscopies on the same day. I am not a FB'ie.. and it is extremely unlikely I will ever be. I'm content with that decision. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 1:46 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Spent a few

[MBZ] Todays fun with the 210

Last night I was in town, started the car up and got the BAS ABS error and of course no cruise control. Restarted car and no light but still not cruise.  Today hooked up DAS and of course brake lite switch.  I thought I had one or 2 on the shelf, but I have 2 cranks sensors on the shelf.  I

[MBZ] 2011 Mercedes-Benz Odyssey,$29,900

Then we bought a Honda Odyssey so it has been sitting in our driveway for the last year. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/309481841057063 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] This could be reasonable, doesn't look too bad 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D, $1, 600

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/964517384155974 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I don't need ya money go play a Xbox or something but don't message me. 2005 Bentley Continental, $35, 000

All pimped up I have over 50k in this car my lost your gain. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/622637758858483 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] This could be reasonable, doesn't look too bad 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SD Sedan 4D, $1, 600

Appears to be an honest seller. If what he says is true, then this is an effing deal. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021, 1:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/964517384155974 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Wheels included 2008 S550 - $9,500

Spinners? On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 1:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They look like oversize pimp wheels with rubber band tires. Great pics too > > --FT > > On 12/12/21 12:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > the price is firm!! > > > >

Re: [MBZ] The red 115

Gift it to Randy so his twin red 300D has a playmate. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 9:00 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > As mentioned the red one has some rust, but not anything that a lot of > other 115s have. My thought is it’s worth fixing. To really do it right >

Re: [MBZ] Ugh

FB - just say no. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 2:46 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Spent a few minutes looking at and reading threads on the FB 123 group. > Now my head hurts and I may have lost several IQ points. > Why do I do that to myself? > I mean it's entertaining

[MBZ] 1st Gen W126 Euro Bumpers

I have a spare set of 1st gen w126 euro bumpers I got from a junkyard that I wanted to get rid of, they aren't in the greatest condition and the chrome is ok on them. I'll take some pictures tomorrow but I was wondering what yall might think they'd be worth. Thanks, Jack

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

When I lived in Houston I’d be working in my garage shop and the mail guy would come by. I’d see him often so we would chat a minute. Nice guy, gay Hispanic which was kinda unusual as that was not particularly culturally common. One day I see him coming and call out hello, he’s got this frown

Re: [MBZ] Grandma's 1998 E320 - 89k miles - $4,300

I expected to see "Small speck of rust about the size of a quarter." On Sun, Dec 12, 2021 at 8:39 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When these cars rust, it spreads so fast you can almost see it happening. > I would never, ever, but a W210 that had visible rust. >

Re: [MBZ] Ugh

Yeah I remember that. Incredible. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 12, 2021, at 8:22 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > The problem is their “expert” who supposedly runs a shop is a moron too. One > time he was talking about how he uses wix filters. I simply asked him why use > wix

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

One summer in college a buddy told me that the mail was hiring summer help to cover vacations and whatever other humannel shortages. So 3 or 4 of us went down to take the test. I ended up getting another job but one guy got the gig. Keep in mind we were fairly intelligent and had done well in

Re: [MBZ] Todays fun with the 210

> somewhat above the 80 mark. I think 85 is nominal. But, senders and gauges lie, so check the head temp immediately after a good run with a quality IR thermometer. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Mechanic Special - $2,500

I wonder if it actually has a manual transmission? On Mon, Dec 13, 2021, at 12:00 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Bad ECU. Extra 0 in price > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Dec 12, 2021, at 11:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Sounds like they've been throwing

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

Yep, same here. On 12/12/2021 9:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: My postal carrier was apparently not informed of the "can't screw up" requirement, as I'm constantly getting my neighbors' mail, and can only speculate about how much of my mail is delivered elsewhere. On Sun, Dec 12,

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

In the early 80’s I stood the test to be a carrier. At the time pay would have been great ($10.hr) and the test simple. My fellows in the room were a motley crew of ESL and high school grads, along with a few veterans. I opted to continue higher education over putting in marathon strolls in

Re: [MBZ] [Daveslist] USPS

My postal carrier was apparently not informed of the "can't screw up" requirement, as I'm constantly getting my neighbors' mail, and can only speculate about how much of my mail is delivered elsewhere. On Sun, Dec 12, 2021, at 7:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I’ve personally known

[MBZ] Mechanic Special - $2,500

Sounds like they've been throwing parts at it and given up? Extra 2 in price. https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/erie-mechanic-special/7419922981.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Mechanic Special - $2,500

Bad ECU. Extra 0 in price --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 12, 2021, at 11:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like they've been throwing parts at it and given up? > > Extra 2 in price. > > https://toledo.craigslist.org/cto/d/erie-mechanic-special/7419922981.html >