[MBZ] OT: Frozen Tucker update

2022-01-24 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Yesterday it was a little warmer, we got all the way up to 26F. Although I was unable to get a magnetic heater I had to take the dog for a walk anyway so I figured I'd give the Tucker a try. I plugged in the block heater and took Buster for a nice stroll in the adjoining state park. When we

Re: [MBZ] Mildewed, rusting C320 wagon - 200k miles - $2,000

2022-01-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Geezer car? I bet it would light off with some fresh gas and a good battery. Winter beater then. Would be worth a $500 risk, get some new cheap tires. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jan 23, 2022, at 2:07 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Has not been run in 5 years. > > Extra 0 in

[MBZ] Car in excellent condition ditto - $8,000 (Warner robins)

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
ditto This vehicle is in excellent condition and was just taken to the dealership for checkup and any issues found have been fixed. https://macon.craigslist.org/cto/d/warner-robins-car-in-excellent/7436765475.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] oh my my my, it's mine not yours 2017 Mercedes Benz S550 - $50, 400 obo - I have my clean title - $50, 400 (Orlando)

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-2017-mercedes-benz-obo-have-my/7436880453.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I keep this car in my garage and never drive it. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 63 AMG Sedan 4D, $8, 500

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But I have changed the wheels four times but can't be arsed to take some pics of the interior runs but needs some repairs. The main thing is the coil needs replaced to drive it everywhere or every day.needs some small work done to her. The price is lower then any AMG e63 out there. That’s

[MBZ] Nice Mercedes very clean black front gold back 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, $3, 500

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
this is just sad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4371019132997665 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Nice tatercam ya got there bud 1979 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class V8 5.0 Engine, $12, 345

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Good spare" https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/657506732236520 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Do Not Write Unless Ready to See Cash in Hand 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $3, 500

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Wagon of some sort, E320 maybe, might not be too bad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1505513296500171 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Cheap likkamobile -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 AWD Sedan 4D, $1, 700

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Driven 133,000 miles 1923 Mercedes-Benz SLS-Class,$18,000

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Grandpa's pride n joy, original owner.  That's only 1340mi/yr! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/488604179499723 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350D Sedan 4D,$24,999

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Original owner with all books and service records. Serviced by Mercedes and Elite Mercedes Services Daytona Beach. Very recent new tires, all filters; air, fuel x2 and oil. All works as new. Expert sound system w/Bluetooth, CD, USB and telephone. Original working system in boxes and goes with

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 350D Sedan 4D,$24,999

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Holy crack Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2022, at 9:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Original owner with all books and service records. Serviced by Mercedes and > Elite Mercedes Services Daytona Beach. Very recent new tires, all filters; > air, fuel x2 and oil. All works

[MBZ] Anybody in AZ want a 2002 ML 55 AMG?

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Being sold at no reserve. Looks clean. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-ml55-amg-6/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in AZ want a 2002 ML 55 AMG?

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
already at $13k.  Hard pass. --FT On 1/24/22 10:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Being sold at no reserve. Looks clean. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-ml55-amg-6/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in AZ want a 2002 ML 55 AMG?

2022-01-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Previous BaT sale last year at $15k. Stupid people. -D > On Jan 24, 2022, at 10:36 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Being sold at no reserve. Looks clean. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-ml55-amg-6/ > ___ >

[MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Trade my rare diesel running & driving Mercedes wagon for your vehicle https://austin.craigslist.org/bar/d/taylor-trade-my-rare-diesel-running/7434144214.html Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Trade one of your turds  for his turd  --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 24, 2022, at 10:44 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Trade my rare diesel running & driving Mercedes wagon for your vehicle >

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I was game until I read it has some sort of wrap Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2022, at 10:01 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Trade one of your turds  for his turd  > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 24, 2022, at 10:44 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You could be a diesel wrapper. Call yourself MC D.Zel MB. Get a big gold chain with a hood ornament on it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 24, 2022, at 11:02 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was game until I read it has some sort of wrap > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 24,

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think it's peeling paint, maybe a bad prior respray? But hard to know without better photos. I doubt it's wrapped; a wrap that's peeling off would not be exposing bare metal. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, at 11:02 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I was game until I read it has some sort of

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

2022-01-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
It used to run, some time back. ___ 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] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I don't know. But if it were rusty then it would be worth just the value of salvageable parts. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 12:05 PM Allan Streib wrote: > Yeah ... what is a rust-free 300TD with peeling paint, vacuum leaks, bad > suspension, torn seats, inop radio, and broken rear window worth? > >

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The rear suspension is straightforward. I replaced air cells and struts on one of my many 123 wagons. Not ruinously expensive. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 12:12 PM Allan Streib wrote: > Honestly to me the suspension would be the biggest fear. Isn't the rear > suspension in a TD rather esoteric? I

Re: [MBZ] 2006 R350 salvage title - 164k miles - $4,500

2022-01-24 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
His garage or shop is heated with propane, and maybe his house is heated with the same tank. If the supply of heating fuel is sketchy, SWMBO is going to prefer a heated house, as opposed to a heated garage. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 24, 2022 2:11 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Still, a rust free 300TD has to be worth something, right? On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 11:12 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think it's peeling paint, maybe a bad prior respray? But hard to know > without better photos. I doubt it's wrapped; a wrap that's peeling off

[MBZ] 2006 R350 salvage title - 164k miles - $4,500

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Weird non-sequiter about propane at the end of the ad. https://semo.craigslist.org/cto/d/farmington-2006-mercedes-r350/7437001805.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah ... what is a rust-free 300TD with peeling paint, vacuum leaks, bad suspension, torn seats, inop radio, and broken rear window worth? On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, at 11:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Still, a rust free 300TD has to be worth something, right? > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 11:12

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Honestly to me the suspension would be the biggest fear. Isn't the rear suspension in a TD rather esoteric? I have no experience with them. The rest is probably just simple repairs, and cosmetic issues you can choose to live with or call "patina." On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, at 12:06 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, at 6:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I am not done buying cars for a while, time to sell a few more. If any of your W140s is decent, send me some info, I might make you a LOBALL offer. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] runs as it should 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,$5,500

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm disappointed they didn't redo the interior in red vinyl and carpet as well. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, at 6:26 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > It’s very... red. > >> On Jan 24, 2022, at 6:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Run away, look away >> >>

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://autohelperbot.com/en/car/4JGBB22E37A209157_21535780 Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2022, at 8:29 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Still isn't equipped for towing, and it's got W164 nannies. > > Interesting that your auto helper bot doesn't seem to know how/when it >

Re: [MBZ] 2006 R350 salvage title - 164k miles - $4,500

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That gas company drove his car off the road. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 3:16 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > His garage or shop is heated with propane, and maybe his house is heated > with the same tank. If the supply of heating fuel is sketchy, SWMBO is > going to

Re: [MBZ] runs as it should 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,$5,500

2022-01-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It’s very... red. > On Jan 24, 2022, at 6:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Run away, look away > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/475105017315831 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Anybody in AZ want a 2002 ML 55 AMG?

2022-01-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
81,000 miles and a new rear main seal? My ML350 holds oil better than that at 193k. ___ 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!

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The cupcake van is up to $22,525 bid. Allan On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, at 4:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > 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

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

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's still quite a deal --FT On 1/24/22 5:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: The cupcake van is up to $22,525 bid. Allan On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, at 4:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Current bid on the van is $17,025. Given what they cost new, that seems like a bargain for a van

Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 sel Silver, $7, 000

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
No heat could mean simply that it needs a new thermostat. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 6:20 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4690042351078616 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
What sort of mileage do they get?  Our GL, which is quite a bit bigger, gets low 20's but that is with the wife driving it. On 1/24/2022 7:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: You will fall in love with the fuel economy and the quiet diesel purring. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 8:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You won't regret this. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 6:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I put in a $2800 offer on this one. Copart calls me today. Evidentially > they have a department that works buyers and sellers to negotiate > deals. The buy it now as listed at

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You will fall in love with the fuel economy and the quiet diesel purring. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 8:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I hope not. > > On 1/24/2022 7:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > You won't regret this. > > > > On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 6:52 PM

[MBZ] runs as it should 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,$5,500

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Run away, look away https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/475105017315831 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Probably mid-twenties since it's the larger SUV. My GLK 250 small-suv regularly gets 30 in mixed driving up to 41 on the highway. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 9:29 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Still isn't equipped for towing, and it's got W164 nannies. > > Interesting that your auto helper bot

Re: [MBZ] 2006 R350 salvage title - 164k miles - $4,500

2022-01-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Ferrel is Feral. 9-10 years ago the Michigan Attorney General sued them for charging people $5-6 a gallon when the going rate was $3-4. My uncle bought one of those fills, I think Ferrel or Suburban charged him $5.60. It was close to $2000 for one fill. Fortunately the AG got him a refund.

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This might be a bigger turd. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1995-mercedes-e320-wagon-firm/7436994828.html Deer damage, water leaks, generally looks a mess. Running and $1,500 asking price though, might be good for parts for someone. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Floyd

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Isn't the rear suspension in a TD rather esoteric? Exactly the same suspension as in the 560 SEL. I replaced a leaking seal on a strut by going to the local hydraulic shop. Cheep-cheep-cheep. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There's a valve linked to the rear height by a little link, two hydraulic shocks, and the accumulator spheres, not much very complicated about it --FT On 1/24/22 12:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Honestly to me the suspension would be the biggest fear. Isn't the rear suspension in a

Re: [MBZ] This appears to be a turd

2022-01-24 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It’s very simple and pretty bulletproof. Rarely causes issues of any sort, and if it does it’s fairly easy to troubleshoot/sort. -D > On Jan 24, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > There's a valve linked to the rear height by a little link, two hydraulic > shocks, and

[MBZ] Outstanding in its field 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 sel Silver, $7, 000

2022-01-24 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I put in a $2800 offer on this one.  Copart calls me today. Evidentially they have a department that works  buyers and sellers to negotiate deals.  The buy it now as listed at $4500 originally but dropped it to $4k. They said this particular seller usually stuck pretty close to their buy it

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I hope not. On 1/24/2022 7:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: You won't regret this. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022, 6:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I put in a $2800 offer on this one.  Copart calls me today. Evidentially they have a department that works  buyers and sellers to

Re: [MBZ] The other Copart ML

2022-01-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Still isn't equipped for towing, and it's got W164 nannies. Interesting that your auto helper bot doesn't seem to know how/when it acquired its salvage title. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

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

2022-01-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My theory is as the price of fuel goes up, the value of a diesel engine car also rises compared to gas cars. On Mon, Jan 24, 2022 at 5:58 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The cupcake van is up to $22,525 bid. > > Allan > > On Sat, Jan 22, 2022, at 4:16 PM, Allan