Re: [MBZ] Got too much crack for Christmas? 1995 S320 - 97k miles - $8, 700

It rides just as well as a new one so clearly worth the price --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 26, 2021, at 6:26 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty low miles but drab colors and it's not perfect. Price seems > ridiculous. > >

Re: [MBZ] A Wagon Anyone?

What is fair these days? What could I offer (well, not me…SIL) and not feel dirty? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 8:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice but way overpriced > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:15 AM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

He must love his car - has the same high quality sun shade that I use. If those are documented miles (unikely) then this is a BAT flip for > $10k. On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 12:41 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nice. Whitewalls are totes. > > AZBob > > > >  > > >

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

That’s worth checking out Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice. Whitewalls are totes. > > AZBob >> >>  >> https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/lomita-mercedes-benz-240d-diesel-speed/7425275028.html >> >> >> Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

Deleted by author. That was quick. ___ 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] I finished the last of the Christmas nog for breakfast then posted this -- 2000 Mercedes ML-320 - $5, 800

Quite ambitious for a 21/22yo car https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2000-mercedes-ml-320/7425354119.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Euro ‘86 500SE

Offer $800 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 27, 2021, at 10:45 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That could be worth messing with. Poos central west is out that way isn’t it? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:27 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I

[MBZ] Mercedes Diesel engine 1959 Jeep Wrangler,$20,000

Where a stack is OK https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/391651622738801 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Diesel engine 1959 Jeep Wrangler,$20,000

Listing no longer exists. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 10:40 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Where a stack is OK > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/391651622738801 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] A car for Mrs Poos?

*I’ve had this car for five months and it’s been the most perfect car ever I have also bought new tires and new set of rims* Previously, he had owned Corvairs, Lucas era Jaguars, and Edsels On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 12:19 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] A Wagon Anyone?

3k Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is fair these days? What could I offer (well, not me…SIL) and not feel > dirty? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 27, 2021, at 8:41 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] At last - a proper use for a Tesla

On 2021-12-26 21:41, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Would have been cheaper to get the batteries checked a week before the warranty ran out. IIRC he wasn't long out of warranty when he dynamited it. Finally watched the video. He bought it used 1000 miles ago and the battery died. I guess he

Re: [MBZ] A car for Mrs Poos?

No SLKs later than 2005 (R170). The R171s are technically far more complex and expensive to maintain. I'm focusing on CLK coupes now, as she has no need for a convertible. She's never put the top down on the SL500 since she's driven the car. It has the hardtop on it year 'round, I take it off

Re: [MBZ] Spooked FB Seller

Typical Fakebook Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 11:42 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I was looking at this 2009 CLK350 on FB that was somewhat lower in price > than others, with decent mileage and looked pretty good in the pictures. The > seller had some story

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

Good point. My flipping days are long over anyway. On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 12:49 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Why does everything have to be a BAT flip? Perhaps someone should just buy > an honest car for an honest price? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec

Re: [MBZ] Spooked FB Seller

Autocheck. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Rick Knoble via Mercedes Sent: Monday, December 27, 2021 1:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Rick Knoble Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spooked FB Seller > I got a VIN from him and ran it. Carfax? Or another site? Rick

Re: [MBZ] A car for Mrs Poos?

It actually has some of both. It's a pretty solid chassis and based on recommendations from trusted mechanics it's on the same level as the W210s as far as maintenance and upkeep. I'm looking at a CLK500 right now, and it's mostly the same systems as a W210 with an M113 engine. That's a pretty

[MBZ] Euro ‘86 500SE

I don’t know that I’ve ever seen one of these. AZBob >  > https://flagstaff.craigslist.org/cto/d/flagstaff-vintage-1986-mercedes-500se/7425157573.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office

Re: [MBZ] SIMILAR TO MERCEDES BENZ G500 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 55 - $52, 999 (JACKSONVILLE)

I fail to see the allure of these behemoths. On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 10:31 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Probably not a bad price for one of these things, fairly low miles at 63k > > >

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

Totes is “totally adorable “ Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 10:56 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Deleted by author. > That was quick. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >

[MBZ] Sorta OT -- huge new high-end shed

Whoever the owner is of this thing threw LOTS of money at it, all high-end stuff and a LOT of it.  Drooling, but I see a few things that were not done quite right.  Needs more doors. there's a whole series of the build https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LackERwbpUM -- --FT

[MBZ] vehicle is just now crossing to the classical age with it turning 25 this year. This is one of the last Mercedes Benz to be manufactured in Germany 1997 Mercedes E420 (139k) - $5, 000 (Greenvill

MB quit manufacturing cars in Germany in 1997 so this is one of the last, worth a lot more https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenville-1997-mercedes-k/7425166525.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Euro ‘86 500SE

That is in his new neck-of-the-woods. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 8:45 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That could be worth messing with. Poos central west is out that way isn’t it? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:27 AM, Bob Rentfro via

[MBZ] A car for Mrs Poos?

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[MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

Nice. Whitewalls are totes. AZBob > >  > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/lomita-mercedes-benz-240d-diesel-speed/7425275028.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372 Cell

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

Well well…look for it on BAT. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > Totes is “totally adorable “ > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 27, 2021, at 10:56 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Deleted by author. >> That was quick. >> >>

[MBZ] This is our realtor mothers car and isn't driven much anymore, 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced $2800 - $2, 800 (brier creek area)

This looks like a very decent deal, esp for all you rust belters.  Solid drivetrain combo. https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-2003-mercedes-e320-v6-loaded/7425336387.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] A Wagon Anyone?

just so you guys know, every single car in Arizona is this color. Oh no wait, there’s a couple million silver ones also. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > >  > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/glendale-2000-mercedes-benz-e320-4matic/7425225455.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations

[MBZ] SIMILAR TO MERCEDES BENZ G500 Mercedes-Benz G-Class AMG G 55 - $52, 999 (JACKSONVILLE)

Probably not a bad price for one of these things, fairly low miles at 63k https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-mercedes-benz-class-amg-55/7425230178.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Euro ‘86 500SE

That could be worth messing with. Poos central west is out that way isn’t it? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:27 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don’t know that I’ve ever seen one of these. > > AZBob > >>  >>

Re: [MBZ] vehicle is just now crossing to the classical age with it turning 25 this year. This is one of the last Mercedes Benz to be manufactured in Germany 1997 Mercedes E420 (139k) - $5, 000 (Green

What a dummy Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > MB quit manufacturing cars in Germany in 1997 so this is one of the last, > worth a lot more > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/d/greenville-1997-mercedes-k/7425166525.html > >

Re: [MBZ] At last - a proper use for a Tesla

Touche. On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 11:18 AM mitch--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-12-26 21:41, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > > Would have been cheaper to get the batteries checked a week before the > > warranty ran out. IIRC he wasn't long out of warranty when he > >

[MBZ] Spooked FB Seller

So I was looking at this 2009 CLK350 on FB that was somewhat lower in price than others, with decent mileage and looked pretty good in the pictures. The seller had some story about buying it for the wife, she didn't like it, etc., etc., which was why he was selling it at a low price. Hmm. I

Re: [MBZ] Spooked FB Seller

> I got a VIN from him and ran it. Carfax? Or another site? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Just Cool

It's great seeing cars that were made to be driven, being driven. https://youtu.be/dfBhQqITCKU Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] A Wagon Anyone?

Looks nice but way overpriced Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:15 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > just so you guys know, every single car in Arizona is this color. Oh no > wait, there’s a couple million silver ones also. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone >> >>  >>

Re: [MBZ] vehicle is just now crossing to the classical age with it turning 25 this year. This is one of the last Mercedes Benz to be manufactured in Germany 1997 Mercedes E420 (139k) - $5, 000 (Green

Uh, my 2014 GLK 250 was made auf Deutschland. On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 10:44 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What a dummy > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 27, 2021, at 9:23 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > MB quit

Re: [MBZ] A car for Mrs Poos?

Dan says: > I'm focusing on CLK coupes now I know the CLK *looks* a lot like an E class coupe, but doesn't it share a lot of C Class mechanicals? I suspect Woger was right, maybe the cheap class isn't so bad after all. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Euro ‘86 500SE

It's about 10 miles away from Chez Poos West. I would go over and look at it today, but 1.) I don't have space for it, and 2.) if I was going to choose something to restore it wouldn't be a 500SE. 500SELs are still pretty common and have minimal value. People used to get all moist over them

Re: [MBZ] This is our realtor mothers car and isn't driven much anymore, 2003 Mercedes E320 V6, loaded. just serviced $2800 - $2, 800 (brier creek area)

That one is tempting. SWMBO hates white cars, and needs 4matic. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 27, 2021 9:05 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com Subject: [MBZ] This is our realtor mothers car and isn't driven much anymore,

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

Why does everything have to be a BAT flip? Perhaps someone should just buy an honest car for an honest price? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2021, at 11:45 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > He must love his car - has the same high quality sun shade that I use. > > If those

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

What are "totes" whitewalls? On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 12:46 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s worth checking out > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 27, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Nice. Whitewalls

Re: [MBZ] Spooked FB Seller

Could also have been used as a bargaining chip... On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 12:43 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I was looking at this 2009 CLK350 on FB that was somewhat lower in > price than others, with decent mileage and looked pretty good in the >

[MBZ] Error or brain damage?

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[MBZ] See This, Kaleb?

Give them a price. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > >  > https://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/d/mansfield-1984-mercedes-coupe-c123/7419950008.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372

Re: [MBZ] At last - a proper use for a Tesla

The solar shingles are an awesome concept. If only they were affordable... On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 8:33 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > Realtor guy who sold my home was full pitcher kool-aid on Tesla. Had > their roof system, an early S and a later S. He kept going on about how > the early S

Re: [MBZ] Today's FB Funny

The 560SEL looks pretty nice but it’s 34yo at this point and will require a certain amount of TLS. Kind of a limited market for it unless it comes down to beater pricing then some playa or bottom feeder will run it into the ground then you could get it for <$2k. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec

Re: [MBZ] [Okietalk] First big use of lift

So will the profit from the sale pay for the lift? Maybe you'll need to sell a couple more. Best, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC Sent from ProtonMail mobile Original Message On Dec 23, 2021, 2:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Okietalk wrote: > Replacing flex disks and center support

Re: [MBZ] Using lift to replace shocks

Sounds reasonable.   If that does not work right, the lift can go down and back up again.   Or you can use a ladder ad go in the car while it is up. Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes December 24, 2021 at 7:02 PM One of the next projects with the lift will be replacing

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want this fine automobile?

Hahaha!   Good laugh! Rick Knoble via Mercedes December 24, 2021 at 5:37 PM Well, it's from Okie, so it might be half fast. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 24, 2021 4:02 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] A car for Mrs Poos?

Dan says: > based on recommendations from trusted mechanics it's on the same level as the > W210s as far as maintenance and upkeep. Anyone I might know? Local, or another forum/list? Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] At last - a proper use for a Tesla

Realtor guy who sold my home was full pitcher kool-aid on Tesla. Had their roof system, an early S and a later S. He kept going on about how the early S was going to get free charges for life, unlike the newer models. Guess it will not be sooo free when the battery pack goes dead, just

[MBZ] Today's FB Funny

So this guy who is apparently new to the area (Florida) put his 1988 560SEL up for sale with 280k on the clock. Has "records" but "they're at the mechanic's in NJ" (where he moved from.) Price started out at $12,500 about a week ago. I DM'ed him with some questions and he was the typical "I'm

Re: [MBZ] 70F here today, polishing headlights on E500

Don't forget to put the sealer/clearcoat on them!   Good work 72º F here!   It was warm when I first went out! A wonderful Christmas day.   Listening to Hawaiian Christmas music while making Jambalya and baking cookies. Did group therapy yesterday.   Good fun.  Put a new holgraphic on the new

[MBZ] car for poos

Seems high but maybe not? 2001 Mercedes Benz CLK 430 ONLY 89k MILES! https://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/d/oklahoma-city-2001-mercedes-benz-clk/7425522849.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Randy needs a 4x4

On 2021-12-26 23:04, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Also wonder what is wrong with it. They say mechanical and rear end. Well, we know it got titled as salvage. So I'm thinking the damage was the sort you can buy insurance against, not "the transmission is crapping out". In this case,