Re: [MBZ] OT - Gray Market Cars

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Typical crappy writing (I’m not going to call it “journalism”) on the Giz sites. Most, if not all, of their contributors are clearly not writers. Still, some interesting Mercedes related stuff. How’s about the numbers for gray market cars in the 80s? And even the dealers were doing it! -D >

Re: [MBZ] Can somebody explain runs but won’t start

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
If you were a man it would be a simple fix Sent from my iPad > On Jan 22, 2022, at 12:04 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4808486802520560/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 v 2008 and later ML towing

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No idea. Maybe the 722.9 transmission was made stronger? Sent from my iPad > On Jan 21, 2022, at 11:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > If what I am seeing is correct the towing capacity if the 2007 ML is only 5k > lbs where the 08 and up is 7k. Why would it be different? > >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 v 2008 and later ML towing

2022-01-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I was reading something about it really was 7200 lbs as listed in the owners manuals but at the time their website listed it at 5k. Who knows. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 7:43 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > No idea. Maybe the 722.9 transmission was made

Re: [MBZ] 2007 v 2008 and later ML towing

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think the hitches might only be rated 5000lb but maybe the vehicle could tow more. All these hitches say 4000lb rating for a 164 which is weird https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2008_Mercedes-Benz_M-Class.htm For the 163 it says 5000lb which is what I have on my 05ML500, a Draw-Tite I think,

Re: [MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Despite the paint it’s not a bad car. 108k on the clock, it’s hardly broken in. A good Marshall car. -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 10:43 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or AZ Dan. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190D-5-Speed-Manual-/224802484179 > > > Rick

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Not literally. 300W should warm it all up well overnight. The Cummins 6B in my Dodge has a 750W block heater. The MB diesels have 400W block heaters. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Battery fun

2022-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I recently found a 900VA APC UPS in the thrift stream, unopened in its original box. The box was dusty, and looked 'old'. As expected, the battery was NFG. It's a 24V pack, open-circuit. I clipped an old consumer battery charger (leak generator) to it. This high-tech tool uses a diode in

[MBZ] 2010 ML350 - 110k miles - $11,500

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Overpriced IMO. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2010-mercedes-benz-ml-350/7436250383.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
This one now $140 iCarsoft Professional Multi-System Auto Diagnostic Tool MB V2.0 Compatible for Mercedes-Benz/Sprinter/Smart, ABS SRS Oil BLD INJ https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0791CDHS1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2RYE7MYTGCMTA2Y4BNDD?_encoding=UTF8=1 --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Advance...

2022-01-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Wow. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 5:36 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I order online for that magnetic block heater. Advance's website says "in > stock, available in 30 minutes" I give the 4 hours and arrive to find that > they haven't gotten the order and

[MBZ] Engine and Transmission Replaced with a Donner Car

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Like from the Donner party, or Donner Pass? https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/overgaard-1981-mercedes-300sd/7435898230.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I thought Canadians used Liters and not Imperial Gallons... "35/38 MPG consistently" On 2022-01-22 19:50, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I’ve got the rear speakers, I’ll give them to you. https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/d/phoenix-1981-mercedes-benz-300/7435532717.html

Re: [MBZ] 211 tires -- this works out well, so far anyway

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Let them be a problem for my chirruns --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 8:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What are you going to do with all these cars? > >> On Fri, Jan 21, 2022, 5:08 PM OK Don via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Sounds like a plan! >> >> On Fri, Jan

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
A lot of aircraft fuel tanks have that well at the bottom for the fuel comes out, but we put a Tee there, with a valve on the straight down part to drain water/fuel, the horizontal line feeds the engine - smart design, if you have room for it sticking down. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022 at 11:49 AM Curt

[MBZ] My 1973 Instamatic takes good snaps with 30yo film 2010 S550AMG Mercedes For Sale * Excellent Condition - $15, 000 (Myrtle Beach)

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2010-s550amg-mercedes-for/7435861697.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT: Battery fun

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Last week I had a flat tire on the Tucker Sno-Cat drag. Monday I got the repaired tire but I had to lift the axle (the axle is on the rear of the drag and pivots to lift the drag for road crossings) to get it on, so I had to fire up the machine. That turned out to be a no-go, the battery didn't

[MBZ] Not running currently not sure why 1979 Mercedes-Benz 240d, $2, 200

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This isn't too bad but overpriced https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/284805200223133 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] This is a RARE find in this condition. Won’t last long 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Sedan 4D,$21,000

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
hydraulic air suspension ride. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/330922145574262 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
When oil got down around $68 or something, some local stations were in a minor price war, with Costo or slightly lower than Costco prices on Shell and Sunoco. Around Christmas and New Years I was buying gas for $2.80 with my Shell Fuel rewards (5 cents off). Alas, crude prices that were in

Re: [MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I'm glad it's so far away, I'd be willing to make a stupid offer on that. A quick paint job and it'd be pretty good. I've always wondered what a 190D 2.5l manual would be like to live with. A 2.2l manual is pretty okay... -Curt On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 11:05:50 AM EST, dan penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not literally. 300W should warm it all up well overnight. -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 12:55 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > On a 30 gallon tank at 7F? > > I was just thinking that overnight would be easier, I suppose I could go put > it on tomorrow morning. They're calling for a daytime high of 29F

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The engine in the ASV is a Deere 4045T which got put in all kinds of stuff like loaders. I expect being able to start would be important. Specifically on our ASV I don't know who chose the 1400W heater, it was in the thing when I took over. The box is in the cab which is how I know what size it

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I probably should have. Advance managed to come through with a 300W unit if I go to Keene. I'll go see if Angie's car will start, it should by now, it's been on the charger a couple hours and its warmed up outside... -Curt On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 01:28:27 PM EST, Jim Cathey wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 2010 ML350 - 110k miles - $11,500

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You could probably work a deal that would bring it into more favorable range --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 2:42 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Overpriced IMO. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2010-mercedes-benz-ml-350/7436250383.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Is your name Gigi? Do you bake cupcakes? We have the van for you!

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I sent that to my buddy Greg who bakes all kinds of yummy stuff. He needs it Gigi —> Greg easy enough --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 2:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-2011-mercedes-benz-2500/7436201069.html >

[MBZ] *sigh* Advance...

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
So I order online for that magnetic block heater. Advance's website says "in stock, available in 30 minutes" I give the 4 hours and arrive to find that they haven't gotten the order and don't have one. I get the part number, the guy looks it up "we'll, we're supposed to have one." They spend

Re: [MBZ] This is a RARE find in this condition. Won’t last long 1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Sedan 4D,$21,000

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What an idiot. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 11:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > hydraulic air suspension ride. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/330922145574262 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] One for AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve got the rear speakers, I’ll give them to you. https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/d/phoenix-1981-mercedes-benz-300/7435532717.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Advance...

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I did actually. Fortunately we were going to dinner anyway... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, Jan 22, 2022 at 6:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: At least you didn’t drive up there to discover they didn’t have it… -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Curt Raymond via

[MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
Well is was ‘9’ this morning and I had the new ML sitting outside. It has warmed to 15 and I decided to see how it would start. It may have glowed a little longer, but started just fine. I was wonder though how long I should have it ideal before I start do driving it? I have had very cold

Re: [MBZ] 2007 v 2008 and later ML towing

2022-01-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I also read that the aftermarket hitches are not rated as high as factory, so you want to try to find a factory hitch. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 8:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think the hitches might only be rated 5000lb but maybe the vehicle could >

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Actually I was thinking gasoline prices were slowly starting to slide here. Diesel is up but its winter... -Curt On Friday, January 21, 2022, 08:12:40 PM EST, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Is it just me or does it seem like fuel prices are increasing massively on a daily bases in

Re: [MBZ] OT Ahnold terminates a Pious

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"his enormous black SUV" Great "journalism" this is... I don't understand the pictures, the Prius is facing the wrong way on the wrong side of the street. The Porsche is much too close behind. I hope the governator has a dash cam, I wonder if this is some kind of an insurance scam... -Curt

[MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Tomorrow when its 30F I'm going to try getting the Tucker to run. I suspect water in the fuel and while I know I can melt it out with my heat gun I'm wondering if a couple hours with one of those stick on magnetic heaters would do the job. That way I could slap it on tonight and go back

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
On a 30 gallon tank at 7F? I was just thinking that overnight would be easier, I suppose I could go put it on tomorrow morning. They're calling for a daytime high of 29F tomorrow... -Curt On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 12:50:55 PM EST, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: That would cook

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The ASV has a 1400W block heater that I think is excessive but does a very good job getting the engine up to temp quickly. I haven't fully investigated all the heaters on the Tucker yet, it appears to have 2 transmission heaters, it's got a regular automatic transmission although there is no

[MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 292k miles - $6,500

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
High for the miles? It does look very clean. Drab color scheme though. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-vernon-2005-mercedes-benz-e320/7436291330.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I used the magnetic heaters on air cooled generator sets to keep the oil relatively fluid at low temperatures. Do realize that they’re pretty low wattage and likely won’t get any water out of the fuel, just liquify/thaw it, that’s all. -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 12:32 PM, Curt Raymond via

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That would cook it if left on for a while. -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 12:49 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > The ones I'm seeing are 200-300W. All I want of it is to clear out the ice > cube blocking the fuel line. > > The fuel line on the Tucker comes out of a little well at the very bottom of >

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The ones I'm seeing are 200-300W. All I want of it is to clear out the ice cube blocking the fuel line. The fuel line on the Tucker comes out of a little well at the very bottom of the tank, which is a dumb design, any water in the tank settles right into the fuel line. That line makes a

[MBZ] Is your name Gigi? Do you bake cupcakes? We have the van for you!

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-2011-mercedes-benz-2500/7436201069.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2002 ML500 - 98k miles - $4,500

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Needs brake booster, windshield, hood latch repair. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/gurnee-2002-mercedes-ml500/7436295673.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Advance...

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
At least you didn’t drive up there to discover they didn’t have it… -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 6:35 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I order online for that magnetic block heater. Advance's website says "in > stock, available in 30 minutes" I give the 4 hours and arrive to find

Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Advance...

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s too bad. I’ve got two Advance Autos within like five minutes of my house. The one I frequent (if you call every 2-3 months frequent) used to have a really good manager that I struck up a friendship with, but he left for a better job. It’s still pretty good depending on who is behind the

[MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Or AZ Dan. https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-Mercedes-Benz-190-Series-190D-5-Speed-Manual-/224802484179 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2007 v 2008 and later ML towing

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-22 10:20, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I also read that the aftermarket hitches are not rated as high as factory, so you want to try to find a factory hitch. I don't know about W164, but with W163: Chassis rated 5k. Curt hitch bolts on just like the factory hitch, rated at

[MBZ] probably fixable if youve got a welder and patience. 1998 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sedan 4D, $650

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
probably not https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1605789343087108 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
LOL, I won $100 for that. -Curt On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 12:10:46 PM EST, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I can’t believe I just watched that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I suspect you'll find it needs to be VERY

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-22 13:15, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: The ASV has a 1400W block heater that I think is excessive but does a very good job getting the engine up to temp quickly. I would imagine the ASV is expected to start at -50°F with help from that block heater.

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Not sure I can get a 300W locally, might have to go with 200W if I want it > today. Take two, they're small. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
True, but those are in the water jacket. Curt is talking about one of the magnetic ones that you stick onto a metal surface and conducts heat. If you get it on a good flat surface like an oil pan they’ll transmit a fair amount of BTUs. -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 1:11 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: >

[MBZ] 210 shock replacement

2022-01-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Finally was able to install the set of Bilstein shocks I ordered a while back on the 99 210.  It has a little bit of a rattle in the front end and figured I need to do the swap bar links and bushings.  I did not have the parts so that will have to wait.  I als replaced the rear brake pads. 

[MBZ] OT Ahnold terminates a Pious

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The accident is said to have occurred as the Prius driver was making a U-turn, and d Schwarzenegger was making a left turn https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10429265/Arnold-Schwarzeneggers-SUV-smashes-car-Sunset-Blvd-injuring-female-driver.html -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT Ahnold terminates a Pious

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I don't believe that Toyota should be in that lane pointing in that direction. Mitch On 2022-01-22 10:27, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: The accident is said to have occurred as the Prius driver was making a U-turn, and d Schwarzenegger was making a left turn

[MBZ] Kaleb could just buy a nice one 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D, $9, 800

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Has a hitch https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/464254125168116 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2007 v 2008 and later ML towing

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have the corner braces on mine.I don't know what the factory setup was --FT On 1/22/22 11:00 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-01-22 10:20, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I also read that the aftermarket hitches are not rated as high as factory, so you want to try to find a

[MBZ] Fwd: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner

2022-01-22 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
? -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Sat, Jan 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM Subject: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner To: Frederick Moir https://newlondon.craigslist.org/pts/d/old-lyme-icarsoft-mercedes-benz-i980/7425698547.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Looks like a forced patina. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> I've always wondered what a 190D 2.5l manual would be like to live with. A >> 2.2l manual is pretty okay... > > Ours is OK, but it doesn't drive right. It

Re: [MBZ] 2002 ML500 - 98k miles - $4,500

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$2500 max --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 6:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Needs brake booster, windshield, hood latch repair. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/gurnee-2002-mercedes-ml500/7436295673.html > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] *sigh* Advance...

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I ordered some pushrods for my Ghia from Advance. Took a day or two to get from the warehouse to local store, then I got the notice that they had arrived and were ready to pick up. When I got to the store nobody had any idea about my order or the parts. Finally they get a manager to come over

Re: [MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You need to pay a dollar to each person that watches that video. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 12:14 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > LOL, I won $100 for that. > > -Curt > > On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 12:10:46 PM EST, Kaleb Striplin via > Mercedes wrote: > > I can’t

Re: [MBZ] 211 tires -- this works out well, so far anyway

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What are you going to do with all these cars? On Fri, Jan 21, 2022, 5:08 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Sounds like a plan! > > On Fri, Jan 21, 2022 at 4:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I ordered a pair of tires for the 05E320 wagon off Amazon, best

Re: [MBZ] Engine and Transmission Replaced with a Donner Car

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
It’s been a long cold winter --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 7:52 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Like from the Donner party, or Donner Pass? > > https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/overgaard-1981-mercedes-300sd/7435898230.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gray Market Cars

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.hagerty.com/media/buying-and-selling/10-sweet-cars-you-can-import-in-2022-under-the-25-year-rule On 1/22/22 8:12 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Typical crappy writing (I’m not going to call it “journalism”) on the Giz sites. Most, if not all, of their contributors are

Re: [MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If Dan needs a car to drive to Indy I suppose I could buy it and let him borrow it. In other news, somebody's dreaming. Yes it's black, but no it's not a 16v. https://www.ebay.com/itm/144379328052 On 2022-01-22 10:43, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Or AZ Dan.

[MBZ] Check engine light and srs light is on.2007 Mercedes-Benz R-Class R 350 Sport Wagon 4D, $2, 000

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
buy my turd https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/965261097711794 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Ahnold terminates a Pious

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I wonder if the Pious driver swung wide and was going to back up. I can see how they could get into the blind spot on a big SUV but anybody paying attention should still know they were there. Right after Thanksgiving I backed into a little Mazda with my Dodge RAM. I was at a stoplight and

Re: [MBZ] Is your name Gigi? Do you bake cupcakes? We have the van for you!

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Red Velvet license plates. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/fishers-2011-mercedes-benz-2500/7436201069.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Is your name Gigi? Do you bake cupcakes? We have the van for you!

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That van might go for reasonable money. My neighbor just opened up a kitchen close by where my buddy is baking stuff for the farmstand out front of the vast estate. There’s a huge amount of used restaurant equipment around for reasonable prices, the guy he is working with got it organized. I

Re: [MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Am I the only one who liked it? Mitch. On 2022-01-22 19:45, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: You need to pay a dollar to each person that watches that video. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT - Gray Market Cars

2022-01-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Fukc Jalopnik. On 2022-01-21 20:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Good article on Jalopnik about gray market cars with a lot of Mercedes content in it: https://jalopnik.com/the-25-year-import-rules-history-is-more-complicated-th-1848322467 ___

[MBZ] The Cannonball Run Countach: Supercar Legend | Full Documentary

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The sun is shining and there is ice, sleet, snow and freezing rain falling, it's a lovely morning to be watching utubers.  This is pretty good.  Looks like a 300SL in one of the early runs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b7erU_DOfE -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] OT Ahnold terminates a Pious

2022-01-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The article said he was making a left turn on a red light and the Pious driver was making a u-turn, looks like the Pious driver was in the wrong lane headed into him but the whole thing is kinda weird. --FT On 1/22/22 12:02 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: "his enormous black SUV" Great "journalism"

Re: [MBZ] Another eBay Car For AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> I've always wondered what a 190D 2.5l manual would be like to live with. A > 2.2l manual is pretty okay... Ours is OK, but it doesn't drive right. It has the wrong rear end in it, as this was a conversion from an automatic. A shorter ratio would help it a lot. It is NOWHERE near as

Re: [MBZ] 2010 ML350 - 110k miles - $11,500

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
For that price you can get a Bluetec diesel ml. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 3:06 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You could probably work a deal that would bring it into more favorable > range > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jan 22, 2022, at 2:42 PM, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb could just buy a nice one 2010 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 350 BLUETEC Sport Utility 4D, $9, 800

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Must already have been snapped up. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 11:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has a hitch > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/464254125168116 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would love to see a video of a cold start to compare to how slow my GL turns over. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 9:06 AM, Robert Massmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well is was ‘9’ this morning and I had the new ML sitting outside. It has > warmed to 15 and I decided to see

Re: [MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I suspect you'll find it needs to be VERY cold before your ML won't start. https://youtu.be/1VhcR7RmEto See my '98 Jetta start at -10F after a soak to -20F overnight. It was a struggle but it got there, Angie's car would have started if she had double glowed. My '15 Jetta fired right up at 0F

Re: [MBZ] New ML350 Bluetec and Cold Starting

2022-01-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I can’t believe I just watched that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 22, 2022, at 10:59 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I suspect you'll find it needs to be VERY cold before your ML won't start. > https://youtu.be/1VhcR7RmEto > See my '98 Jetta start at -10F after a soak to -20F

Re: [MBZ] Magnetic engine heaters

2022-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Ahh, I misunderstood. Thought you meant it was too much. Not sure I can get a 300W locally, might have to go with 200W if I want it today. I might wait and get a 300W for Monday, Tuesday is supposed to be above freezing... -Curt On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 01:06:39 PM EST, dan penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Is your name Gigi? Do you bake cupcakes? We have the van for you!

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
He might be interested in the rest if the auction... https://clofa.hibid.com/catalog/340533/012522-gigis-cupcakes/ Though maybe too far away. Aside from the barely-used MB Sprinter, there seems to be a lot of nearly-new high-dollar kitchen equipment being liquidated. Victim of COVID maybe,

Re: [MBZ] Is your name Gigi? Do you bake cupcakes? We have the van for you!

2022-01-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Current bid on the van is $17,025. Given what they cost new, that seems like a bargain for a van with only 60k miles, even with the paint scheme (maybe it's just a wrap that can be removed, though?) On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, at 3:46 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > That van might go for

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: iCarsoft MERCEDES BENZ i980 Professional Diagnostic Scanner

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Spend $150 on the V2.0 or whatever it is. That thing probably has limited capabilities. Maybe for $40 it could be a somewhat useful tool to keep in the car. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 4:40 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > ? > > -- Forwarded message

Re: [MBZ] 2002 ML500 - 98k miles - $4,500

2022-01-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Brake booster is a real pig of a job on these. -D > On Jan 22, 2022, at 6:40 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > $2500 max > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 22, 2022, at 6:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Needs brake booster, windshield, hood latch

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 292k miles - $6,500

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
$4k max --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 6:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > High for the miles? It does look very clean. Drab color scheme though. > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-vernon-2005-mercedes-benz-e320/7436291330.html > >

Re: [MBZ] One for AZ Bob

2022-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks decent for the price --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2022, at 7:51 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’ve got the rear speakers, I’ll give them to you. > > https://prescott.craigslist.org/cto/d/phoenix-1981-mercedes-benz-300/7435532717.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] oh my... 450 sl benz - $6,000 (jacksonville)

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just ask for photo of the engine compartment and you'll have your answer. On Fri, Jan 21, 2022, 4:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Too new for an engine fire, most likely. Those were the 1975-6 models with > the “mini-cats” under the hood. Used to see at least

Re: [MBZ] 211 tires -- this works out well, so far anyway

2022-01-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The grandchildren will love you for all those toys. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 8:16 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Let them be a problem for my chirruns > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Jan 22, 2022, at 8:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Engine and Transmission Replaced with a Donner Car

2022-01-22 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes car cannibalized transmission. On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, 7:52 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Like from the Donner party, or Donner Pass? > > > https://showlow.craigslist.org/cto/d/overgaard-1981-mercedes-300sd/7435898230.html > > -D >