Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
> Foot to the floor for hours on end will buy you a runaway on most diesels. Confusing a Mercedes OM with a Detroit Diesel. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The Mercedes suspension isn't designed for that kind of speed. That's why a US car will break your teeth if you hit a RR crossing at 60mph while a W116 or W123 just gobbles it up. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Translation: I look cool driving in it. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 5:24 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had one as a rental once and was disappointed on all counts. It's ugly, > rides poorly and gets poor gas mileage. Chrysler had the gall to call it a > truck... >

Re: [MBZ] This does not look to hard to fix

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep what? Yep not hard to fix? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2021, at 8:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Dec 30, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
These were/are cult cars. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 4:28 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://columbia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/columbia-2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser/7426674874.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The Mustang II was a crime against humanity. Whoever okayed that design should have been flogged in the center of Detroit. Same with the new electric Mustang SUV thing. Doesn't tick any of the boxes that say "Mustang is cool because". I figure the design discussion went "People like Mustangs,

[MBZ] Maybe somebody else wants to chime in on this post

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/413011-1984-300td-wagon-auto-turbo-sf-new-mexico.html#post4208875 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Maybe somebody else wants to chime in on this post

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-30 23:26, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/413011-1984-300td-wagon-auto-turbo-sf-new-mexico.html#post4208875 Abandoned vehicle purchased from mechanic who was tired of it sitting in his parking lot for several years,

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
My favorite "The S class gassers (think Euro 500SEL) etc we're designed for the autobahn, but not in their US form, as they are too unstable at speed. Foot to the floor for hours on end will buy you a runaway on most diesels." A 560SEC. Unstable at speed. A 560SE. Unstable at speed. A 300D

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I remember when I was in college my buddy and I took his dad's sedan out, this would have been like a 74 or something, I don't recall which model but it might have been a diesel. Anyway we were out  and he was driving quite spiritedly, and we were going down this road with a RR crossing that

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I drove a Detroit fire engine in the 90's. No choice but to push it hard dn then idle at the scene. They held up pretty well. Allison C4 trannies. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 5:21 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not really, a Detroit

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Some years back when they were new on the market, we made fun of any guys who drove one. I guy I worked with at the school system had his inlaws give him one. He didn't want to take it, but his wife had just had a baby and he was a teacher (poor.) He would park it way in the back of the lot so

[MBZ] early 210 keys

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
According to the folks on this post, they are saying there are a few of the old style 210 fobs still available?  I thought these were extinct years ago.  I thought these, along with the 140 and ML fobs were gone.  Seems insane given the number of these cars still on the road.

[MBZ] 1989 190E - 145K miles - $2,600

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Something wrong with the wiper? Seems to be parked too high up. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1989-mercedes-benz-190e/7426789670.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] This one has at least $18k of coke in the trunk

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1989 190E - 145K miles - $2,600

2021-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yup, a neat idea but annoying to live with. My '84 190D's wiper didn't do the jog and in and out thing and I kind of preferred it that way... -Curt On Thursday, December 30, 2021, 09:34:31 PM EST, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: damn monowipers on w201 & w124 On Thu, Dec 30, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] Geez, not even sure what to say about this

2021-12-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
has hood stack On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 9:39 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/66121601/salvage-1983-mercedes-benz-300-sd-ky-walton > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So was Jim Jones --FT On 12/30/21 4:30 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: These were/are cult cars. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 4:28 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://columbia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/columbia-2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser/7426674874.html -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I had one as a rental once and was disappointed on all counts. It's ugly, rides poorly and gets poor gas mileage. Chrysler had the gall to call it a truck... They have a kind of cult following. A coworker had one and she LOVED it. However when pressed she failed to detail anything she really

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I had one once as a rental car too. It was incredibly horrible. Seats uncomfortable, engine noisy, car was noisy no power. Nothing good about it. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 30, 2021, at 5:24 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  I had one as a rental once and was disappointed on

Re: [MBZ] I Can Die Now Knowing I Have Seen It All...

2021-12-30 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Well at least it does not have a mushroom where the air cleaner is supposed to be! dan penoff.com via Mercedes December 29, 2021 at 7:13 PM A finnie (diesel!) with a trunk spoiler.

[MBZ] This does not look to hard to fix

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 2003 E320 needs body work - 210k miles - $2,500

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems a high ask with the miles and the damage. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/merrillville-03-mercedes-e320/7426719330.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] There must be at least 13k worth of coke in the trunk

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] This does not look to hard to fix

2021-12-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 30, 2021, at 9:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep what? Yep not hard to fix? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 30, 2021, at 8:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yep >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >> On Dec 30,

Re: [MBZ] This does not look to hard to fix

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I disagree. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 9:34 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Dec 30, 2021, at 9:15 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Yep what? Yep not hard to fix? > > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] 1989 190E - 145K miles - $2,600

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Torn rotator cuff. Might need PT or arthroscopic repair. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 9:41 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It is a fascinating piece of engineering, I think. > > -D > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Dec 30, 2021, at 7:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Happy Moose Day

2021-12-30 Thread Clay via Mercedes
and New Year’s Eve Clay ___ 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] M272 donor or project - 2008 ML350 - $2,000

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There is only so much time I can allocate to pointing out this idiot’s fallacies. Good job summarizing. -D > On Dec 30, 2021, at 1:50 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > My favorite > > "The S class gassers (think Euro 500SEL) etc we're designed for the autobahn, > but not in their

Re: [MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
The PT Cruiser is an interesting design. I like it but I don't think they are very good cars. I know 2 people who had them when they were newer and they did not wear well. I remember when I first saw an item in an automotive magazine showing a photo and saying they were something new that was

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Wow, so the time I drove my (formerly Dwight's) '78 240D from Albany to Syracuse with my foot on the floor the car was running away the whole time? That's crazy... /s -Curt On Thursday, December 30, 2021, 02:39:59 PM EST, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: A 123 isn't designed to run

Re: [MBZ] 1989 190E - 145K miles - $2,600

2021-12-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It is a fascinating piece of engineering, I think. -D Sent from my iPad > On Dec 30, 2021, at 7:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >  Yup, a neat idea but annoying to live with. My '84 190D's wiper didn't do > the jog and in and out thing and I kind of preferred it that way... >

Re: [MBZ] 1985 300CD - 132k miles - $1,450

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Like a body, engine, interior, etc. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 1:32 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ratty, "could use floor pans and some other little things" > > > https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/versailles-1985-mercedes-benz-300d-2dr/7426404120.html > >

[MBZ] Does this sorta qualify as a Benz? 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser - $3, 650 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://columbia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/columbia-2006-chrysler-pt-cruiser/7426674874.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Not really, a Detroit wants to be run hard. It's idling the destroys them. There are so many in marine use if they ran away from running hard there would be a lot more dead boats... -Curt On Thursday, December 30, 2021, 03:57:14 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Foot to the

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I always heard never lug a Detroit, and never over-rev one. There is like a 500RPM "happy" range (I may be exaggerating a bit). Never driven one though. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, at 5:20 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Not really, a Detroit wants to be run hard. It's idling the destroys them. > There

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes that is myth. I drove my 240D commuting 140 miles RT for 2 or 3 days a week for 3 years. Ran middle lane on 3 lanes in MA. Ran it about 80-. In MA the left lane is 85-90. Had 300K on it when I sold it. Needed blower and body work. Engine and trans had M1 only.. My Dad was a truck driver in

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-30 17:19, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Wow, so the time I drove my (formerly Dwight's) '78 240D from Albany to Syracuse with my foot on the floor the car was running away the whole time? That's crazy... /s My brother's worn out Rabbit would run away if you wound it out to the

Re: [MBZ] This does not look to hard to fix

2021-12-30 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yep --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 30, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/57449091/salvage-2011-mercedes-benz-e-350-bluetec-ia-des-moines > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1989 190E - 145K miles - $2,600

2021-12-30 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
damn monowipers on w201 & w124 On Thu, Dec 30, 2021, 9:10 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Something wrong with the wiper? Seems to be parked too high up. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1989-mercedes-benz-190e/7426789670.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have sometimes wondered if that is why the throttle is responsive over its entire range of travel, unlike many gassers where 90% of the throttle response seems to be in the first 25% of throttle travel and it doesn't seem to have much effect beyond that. Note that I've never driven a modern

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
One of my wife's cousins had a Mustang II in the early 70's in Chicago. He went over a railway crossing and ripped the front crossmember out of the car. Totaled! He replaced it with a Pontiac Fire Chicken. Randy On 30/12/2021 3:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I remember when I was

Re: [MBZ] early 210 keys

2021-12-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Depends on which one it is. There are a number of different fobs used. Some are still available, some aren't. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 7:49 PM To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes ;

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Their opinions do not conform to my experience. I had the OM603 SDL running at 80 mph through MT on I-90 and I-94 to cross the state with no issue, other than a 3am blizzard that was tossing other cars into the median and ditches. The OM617 in the SD only got lead footed to 80 for long

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Sounds like somebody needs to learn how to rebuild his suspension. Would be easier than convincing everybody with functional suspensions that their cars are unsafe. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Geez, not even sure what to say about this

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Geez, not even sure what to say about this

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-30 21:41, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: has hood stack And Moon Disks. Haven't seen those in decades. https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc1/LPP201/7c146d4bdf254759a545a9d53511bab1_ful.jpg

[MBZ] 1985 300CD - 132k miles - $1,450

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ratty, "could use floor pans and some other little things" https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/versailles-1985-mercedes-benz-300d-2dr/7426404120.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Miner wear and tear - Serious Acquires only - 1987 260E - $5, 700

2021-12-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Down to $4,300 https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1987-mercedes-benz-260e/7426643084.html On Mon, Nov 29, 2021, at 7:21 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > It looks okay, I'd have thought a miner would put more wear and tear on a > car... > > -Curt > > On Monday, November 29, 2021,

Re: [MBZ] Gray market W126 500SEL

2021-12-30 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Yeah, the video suggests he really doesn't know much about these cars, or what makes this one special. The velour, the engine protection plate, the aluminum rear trailing arms, all very cool stuff worth talking about. And I don't understand how he can't mention that eye sore of an air pump

Re: [MBZ] ‘82 4FiddySL

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
A 450 in 1982? I thought those were replaced with 380s by then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] car runs needs battery!! Mercedes r350 2008 - $1, 200 (Myrtle beach)

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
He don't know what he got i might LOBALL him https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/pts/d/myrtle-beach-mercedes/7426350796.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] This thing must be lotsa fun to keep clean -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 320 Coupe 2D, $5, 500

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/707458980220278 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Gray market W126 500SEL

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yea, that skid plate is special and I noticed it right off the bat. I could tell the wizard doesn’t know much about working on MBs from the Hoovie GL320 I have. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2021, at 7:05 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah, the video suggests he really

Re: [MBZ] ‘82 4FiddySL

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s no 82, perhaps a 80. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 30, 2021, at 7:41 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Worth a look ya think? > > AZBob >> >>  >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/945793636037940/ >> >> >> Bob Rentfro >> Nuclear Operations Training Instructor >>

[MBZ] Tow package, looks very nice for 184kmi, price not unreasonable 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $5, 500

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Just replaced $900 water pump. Mercedes Benz 300CE - $3, 500 (Durham)

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I don't know if the wiring was an issue for this car but that is the only thing I can think of.  The 320 engines sometimes have head gasket issues, and the transmissions go bad after a long time if they are not maintained.  So basically various issues like any other Benz... --FT On 12/30/21

[MBZ] OT was on the hwy and I think the motor blew it stop moving 1999 Lexus Rx 300, $600

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] This thing must be lotsa fun to keep clean -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 320 Coupe 2D, $5, 500

2021-12-30 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Especially that white top. Although I will say that lighter color cars don’t show the dirt nearly as bad as black ones. I learned that through personal experience. -D > On Dec 30, 2021, at 7:46 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] Maybe Hoovie should have bought this one

2021-12-30 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Steamy

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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[MBZ] ‘82 4FiddySL

2021-12-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Worth a look ya think? AZBob > >  > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/945793636037940/ > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372 Cell 623-695-2072 > > --- NOTICE --- > > This

[MBZ] Just replaced $900 water pump. Mercedes Benz 300CE - $3, 500 (Durham)

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Green/tan, looks mostly pretty nice.  The coupés are attractive. i wonder what a $900 water pump was about https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/durham-mercedes-benz-300ce/7426312655.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 300SE, S500

2021-12-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Worth a look? AZBob > >  > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/phoenix-mercedes-for-sale/7426482699.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372 Cell 623-695-2072 > > --- NOTICE

Re: [MBZ] Just replaced $900 water pump. Mercedes Benz 300CE - $3, 500 (Durham)

2021-12-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
What kind of bad habits did Mercedes invent for 1993 in this model? I like the look of the car. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 7:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Green/tan, looks mostly pretty nice. The coupés are attractive. i > wonder what a $900 water pump was

Re: [MBZ] This thing must be lotsa fun to keep clean -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 320 Coupe 2D, $5, 500

2021-12-30 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah he says it's a new top too.  I guess it matches the car better than black so from that standpoint it is a good choice.  I remember seeing white tops on 60s GM convertibles, my buddy actually had a 65 Skylark 445, baby blue with white top and white interior.  It was a constant effort to

Re: [MBZ] Just replaced $900 water pump. Mercedes Benz 300CE - $3, 500 (Durham)

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The car's fundamental lack of design aesthetics is somewhat mitigated by the pretty green color. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 12:04 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $900 probably includes labour down at the dealership. > > Randy > > > On 30/12/2021 8:24 AM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] car runs needs battery!! Mercedes r350 2008 - $1, 200 (Myrtle beach)

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That is as close as his neighbor/owner would allow him to approach the car. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 9:32 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > He don't know what he got i might LOBALL him > > >

Re: [MBZ] Engine shake when frozen

2021-12-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Any oil better than no oil. Clean oil better than dirty oil, at least for a while. Randy On 29/12/2021 5:36 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: What’s the best oil? --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Just replaced $900 water pump. Mercedes Benz 300CE - $3, 500 (Durham)

2021-12-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
$900 probably includes labour down at the dealership. Randy On 30/12/2021 8:24 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Green/tan, looks mostly pretty nice.  The coupés are attractive. i wonder what a $900 water pump was about

Re: [MBZ] This thing must be lotsa fun to keep clean -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 320 Coupe 2D, $5, 500

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not much joy in cruising around town in that ugly excuse for a Mercedes. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 10:13 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah he says it's a new top too. I guess it matches the car better than > black so from that standpoint it is a good choice. I

Re: [MBZ] 300SE, S500

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The color is bleached green. On Thu, Dec 30, 2021 at 9:29 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Worth a look? > > AZBob > > > >  > > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/phoenix-mercedes-for-sale/7426482699.html > > > > > > Bob Rentfro > > Nuclear Operations

[MBZ] OT The A320 airliner that was doomed to crash

2021-12-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
...but didn't. Thanks to an amazing Aussie crew. 400+ lives were at stake. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo_YVBLNYXU ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: