Re: [MBZ] Really need to get rid of it - 2007 S550 - $9,000

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder for how many years? On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 10:22 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I struggle trying to imagine having a $285/mo car payment for a 15 year > old car. > > > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2007-mercedes-s550/7430452625.html >

[MBZ] OT: When lithium batteries as cargo goes wrong...

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
To be fair, it seems to be only speculation at this point that batteries were in the cargo. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f2d32d7=0 Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> I will generate enough power for all the holiday lights in my zip code. https://youtu.be/iXaw70X7wb4 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Can do, provided I have battery backup. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 11:02 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I will generate enough power for all the holiday lights in my zip code. > > https://youtu.be/iXaw70X7wb4 > > > Rick > ___ >

[MBZ] Really need to get rid of it - 2007 S550 - $9,000

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I struggle trying to imagine having a $285/mo car payment for a 15 year old car. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2007-mercedes-s550/7430452625.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I didn't. I added 28 panels to the back and 4 to the front array. I will generate enough power for all the holiday lights in my zip code. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 7:36 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Which begs the question, why are you replacing your solar panels? I thought > you were happy with

Re: [MBZ] Really need to get rid of it - 2007 S550 - $9,000

2022-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
When you need to be stylin and you’ll go underwater to get there --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 8, 2022, at 10:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I struggle trying to imagine having a $285/mo car payment for a 15 year old > car. > >

Re: [MBZ] Another $1k E320 beater

2022-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Interior looks decent --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 8, 2022, at 2:21 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > A rusting W210 -- but for $1k if it runs and drives maybe worth it as a > backup or beater car. > >

Re: [MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Which begs the question, why are you replacing your solar panels? I thought you were happy with them - or are you adding more? On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 11:43 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The electrical crew installing my new set of solar panels includes >

Re: [MBZ] Dual roofs - 2011 GL450 - 146k miles - $13,250

2022-01-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
A quote from another forum, seems it might apply to Mercedes as well as aircraft: " *They're way too much money, just like everything else in aviation, but one grows numb to that after a few years of ownership. I just view everything else in life as cheap now.* " On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 11:49 AM

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo heater blower

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Replaced today, and I have heat again. Of course it would happen on the coldest days of the winter so far. And though it was a little warmer today, it started raining about halfway through the job. Always the way it goes it seems. I replaced both the blower motor and the control board. Looking

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo heater blower

2022-01-08 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Sounds like good decisions and sound work. Just be thankful that it wasn't a W115 chassis! On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 6:52 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Replaced today, and I have heat again. Of course it would happen on the > coldest days of the winter so far. And

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo heater blower

2022-01-08 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Attaboy! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 8, 2022, at 7:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Replaced today, and I have heat again. Of course it would happen on the > coldest days of the winter so far. And though it was a little warmer today, > it started

Re: [MBZ] Dual roofs - 2011 GL450 - 146k miles - $13,250

2022-01-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-08 19:39, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: A quote from another forum, seems it might apply to Mercedes as well as aircraft: " *They're way too much money, just like everything else in aviation, but one grows numb to that after a few years of ownership. I just view everything else in

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo heater blower

2022-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I replaced the same stuff on my 211 wagon. It wasn’t too hard other than the contortions to get under the dash and get at the screws. I think maybe the controller was ok but the blower was inop. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 8, 2022, at 7:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Volvo heater blower

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Same. Glove box out, remove a panel under the dash, stand on your head to get at the screws. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 8:43 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I replaced the same stuff on my 211 wagon. It wasn’t too hard other > than the contortions to get under the dash and get at the

Re: [MBZ] Floor mats

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Maybe something here? https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/shop/2014-mercedes-benz-glk250/floor-mats/ On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 4:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Now that we've had our first major snowstorm in 3 year I really need a set > of floor mats for my GLK 250. Any

[MBZ] Floor mats

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Now that we've had our first major snowstorm in 3 year I really need a set of floor mats for my GLK 250. Any recommendations? I want the carpet type, not rubber or cocoa mat. Would be nice to have embossed tristar but not at any price. Andrew 2014 Bluetec GLK 250 SUV

Re: [MBZ] Floor mats

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bingo. I purchased an awesome car cover from these guys. Thanks! On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 4:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe something here? > > https://www.covercraft.com/us/en/shop/2014-mercedes-benz-glk250/floor-mats/ > > > On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 4:32

Re: [MBZ] Floor mats

2022-01-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I have a set of those in my 300CD. Not sure where I got them. Maybe Ecklers? Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 4:33 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Now that we've had our first major snowstorm in 3 year I really need a set > of floor mats

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 154k miles - $5,950

2022-01-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-08 16:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: The battery will outlast the engine! Or at least the leather in the driver's seat. What is it with 210 and 211 seats, and why doesn't my 1999 have such problems at 250k? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 154k miles - $5,950

2022-01-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
my 211 seat is still good @ 190K & me sitting on it for the last 60K miles. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 5:30 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-01-08 16:19, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > The battery will outlast the engine! > > Or at least the leather in the driver's seat. > What is it

Re: [MBZ] Dual roofs - 2011 GL450 - 146k miles - $13,250

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Never seen of those around here. In fact, at the local shopping center with hundreds of cars, I was the only diesel of any brand. On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] No reserve auction ML250 Bluetec

2022-01-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-07 22:26, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Just by the pictures it looks to have major A pillar damage. To reconstruct to that level would be a very serious lesson in body reconstruction and in my opinion, the reason it is where it is, for sale. Does it likely have good salvage parts left

Re: [MBZ] Hey Jaime you’re the expert I think

2022-01-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
when you push the right buttons on my COMAND you get to see Jaime's name. 05E320 On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, 9:41 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hm... despite having developed and tested that system for several years of > my life, I'm having trouble remembering the

Re: [MBZ] Dual roofs - 2011 GL450 - 146k miles - $13,250

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Since the "scandal" are VW even selling TDIs in the USA any more? On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 9:14 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Never seen of those around here. In fact, at the local shopping center with > hundreds of cars, I was the only diesel of any brand. > > On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 9:31 PM

Re: [MBZ] Dual roofs - 2011 GL450 - 146k miles - $13,250

2022-01-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Speaking of dual roofs, the shades on my S550 are inop. The front roof did seem to work however. I guess I need to chase a fuse or something. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jan 8, 2022, at 9:15 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never seen of those around here. In fact, at the

Re: [MBZ] Hey Jaime you’re the expert I think

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Call 1-800-4mercedes. Might be able to connect to a tech who knows what's wrong. Or better yet - move UP to DC and broaden our tax base. On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 7:28 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This “new” 09S550 I got to fix up has a quirk in the COMAND

Re: [MBZ] Hey Jaime you’re the expert I think

2022-01-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Hm... despite having developed and tested that system for several years of my life, I'm having trouble remembering the details! (I've worked on too many in the last 15 years since) but lets try. If the position information at the bottom of the map is showing 9 satellites, then its probably

Re: [MBZ] Hey Jaime you’re the expert I think

2022-01-08 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I emailed you the manual... its a bit large, let me know if you get it. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 9:40 AM Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Hm... despite having developed and tested that system for several years of > my life, I'm having trouble remembering the details! (I've worked on too > many in the

[MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bet this thing is a screamer Seller's Description 1981 Volkswagen dasher it runs and drives. pretty rare car, does have some rust on drivers side floor pan but not a bad car, has 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. looking to trade for older hondas or toyotas or anything over 30 years

[MBZ] It's, uhh, blue -- 1982 Mercedes 380SL AMG,$17,500

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And my flip phone doesn't take real good snaps of the ugly aftermarket steering wheel https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/355875342542861 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's like a redesigned (for the better) Volvo of similar vintage. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 12:33 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think about 55 hp when new? > > On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > I bet this thing is a screamer >

Re: [MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If it's over 50 for a 1.6L diesel, it compares favorably against a 240D. Here we are, I had trouble finding specs for the Dasher/Passat diesels, but I'm pretty sure it's the same engine as the same year Rabbit. 52hp sounds about right. I thought the turbos were over 70hp, but I guess I was

Re: [MBZ] 2 pipes of purp can do this to you -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R 530 Sport Wagon 4D, $3, 000

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've never seen a car so ungainly on the outside contrasted with such an impressive interior. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 12:23 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Send Paypal information to China > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349937309894006 > > -- > --FT

Re: [MBZ] Dual roofs - 2011 GL450 - 146k miles - $13,250

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The rear shade on my GLK 250 pano roof is droopy and requires a new part. Will cost over $1k. I may just live with it. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 11:59 AM Allan Streib wrote: > Since the "scandal" are VW even selling TDIs in the USA any more? > > On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 9:14 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] This looks decent -- 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 AWD Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Price not crazy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/969577310608869 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Slammed rear -- needs one air shock 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, $3, 500

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A bit ambitious on price.  This one looks just like mine but cleaner interior https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/946134059365094 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think about 55 hp when new? On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I bet this thing is a screamer > > > Seller's Description > > 1981 Volkswagen dasher it runs and drives. pretty rare car, does have > some rust on drivers side floor pan but not a bad car, has

[MBZ] Hey Dan

2022-01-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-2001-mercedes-e320/7430220834.html This one is going to be gone quick. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Lol, I don't think being a woman has anything to do with not having time (or ability, or in fact possibility) to deal with electrical problems on modern cars. They are usually actually computer problems and often unsolvable Peter On Jan 8, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The electrical crew installing my new set of solar panels includes "Jessica", a 20 something apprentice, I'm guessing born in El Salvador. She has progressed rapidly from gopher chores to actually doing some real wiring in a matter of weeks. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 12:40 PM Peter Frederick via

Re: [MBZ] Hey Dan

2022-01-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Kaleb sat here. (after eating 6 tacos) ___ 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] Car needs the battery, rack and pinion, two front tires and one rim Needs to be fixed. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500, $1, 500

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This could be a good deal if there are service records and it really does start, shift, drive and stop. Unless the mileage is absurdly high. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 12:07 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My wife is tired of this POS sitting in the driveway, do me a

Re: [MBZ] It's, uhh, blue -- 1982 Mercedes 380SL AMG,$17,500

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Electric (motorcycle) blue. Very unusual but probably not a Mercedes color. On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 12:20 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > And my flip phone doesn't take real good snaps of the ugly aftermarket > steering wheel > >

[MBZ] Another $1k E320 beater

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
A rusting W210 -- but for $1k if it runs and drives maybe worth it as a backup or beater car. https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/lafayette-mercedes-e320/7430250662.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] 2007 E350 - 154k miles - $5,950

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"check engine light is on" Decent looking car otherwise, a shame. https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/carbondale-2007-mercedes-e350/7430294282.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Another $1k E320 beater

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oddly compelling two tone car. Does this qualify as a NFT? On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 2:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A rusting W210 -- but for $1k if it runs and drives maybe worth it as a > backup or beater car. > > >

[MBZ] NO KEY NO TITLE SOLD AS IS 1970 Mercedes-Benz 190 E,$2,500

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Some sort of abandoned 107.  Extra 0 in the price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/457296309359529 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Car needs the battery, rack and pinion, two front tires and one rim Needs to be fixed. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500, $1, 500

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My wife is tired of this POS sitting in the driveway, do me a favor but pay me too much https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/509619057001697 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] 2 pipes of purp can do this to you -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R 530 Sport Wagon 4D, $3, 000

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Send Paypal information to China https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349937309894006 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] It's an electrical topic but I'm a woman and I don't have time to deal with this. 2007 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class, $4, 100

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Es un tema eléctrico pero soy mujer y no tengo tiempo para lidiar con esto. on the dashboard comes out a message "go to the workshop without changing gear" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/612354509995159 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Hey Dan

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Interesting that the odometer is reading exactly 200,000 miles. Do they have a limit? Can a digital odometer get "stuck" ? Not a perfect car but seems like it could fetch more than $1k. What are we not being told? On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 12:32 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Car needs the battery, rack and pinion, two front tires and one rim Needs to be fixed. 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500, $1, 500

2022-01-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No it couldn't.  Not under any circumstances. Well, maybe if he said come get this thing out my driveway and it's yours --FT On 1/8/22 12:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: This could be a good deal if there are service records and it really does start, shift, drive and stop.  Unless the mileage

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 154k miles - $5,950

2022-01-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seller should make the CEL sound like a virtue. "CEL is on which proves it has a strong battery." On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 2:47 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "check engine light is on" > > Decent looking car otherwise, a shame. > > >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 E350 - 154k miles - $5,950

2022-01-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The battery will outlast the engine! On Sat, Jan 8, 2022, at 4:10 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Seller should make the CEL sound like a virtue. "CEL is on which proves it > has a strong battery." > > On Sat, Jan 8, 2022 at 2:47 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: >> "check engine light is

Re: [MBZ] OT 1.6 diesel with 4 speed manual. 1981 Volkswagen dasher

2022-01-08 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
I had two just like that in turd brown. Great little wagon, until the rear suspension was coming apart. If, correction, IF you look at one of these, look under the rear seat for holes at the seams. That said, it gave mid to upper 30's on the highway at a foot-to-the-floor 75. Gave one to a friend