[MBZ] It is set up to run on WVO. (300TD) 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D Sedan 4D, $3, 000

2022-03-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Doesn't look too bad 427K on the car, approx 180k+? on the motor. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1394841240960873 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
no problems.  price of nickels is up 90%, your nickels are now worth 10cents, you can pay for gas with nickels that are worth double and that will offset the doubling of gas prices Cmon man we're in the Moral Equivalent of War (MEOW!)!

[MBZ] I used my 20yo watch cam to take these pics 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK 500 Coupe 2D, $4, 300

2022-03-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
straight piped v8 sounds beastful... please come prepared to buy due to how fast this car is test drives are selective https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/904952646825457 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Global problem. We now need russian oil to run american tractors with parts made in china and we need russian fertilizer and urea [for DEF for the tractors and trucks]. Thus, USA farmers don't farm as many acres and it costs far more per production bushel. Then, we need fuel and fertilizer [and

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All trucks in California, [and now everywhere] for example, are required to pass EPA rules, which means only new production trucks are allowed to be licensed. All those use DEF, made from Urea, which is now shut off from export from Russia.. If a new DEF truck runs out of DEF Fluid, the magic

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Current prices have already discounted cutting off the small amount of Russian oil that we import. Roughly 3 percent or 209,000 barrels/day. On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 12:50 AM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Classic supply and demand - what's to be surprised about? > > On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
US oil traders already don't want to buy Russian oil, sanctioning it from our side won't effect much here. Europe is crapping it's collective pants... -Curt On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 10:25:50 AM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Current prices have already discounted

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
EPA are considering imposing more stringent emissions standards on trucks so that should help --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 8, 2022, at 10:42 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Global problem. We now need russian oil to run american tractors with parts > made in china and we need russian

Re: [MBZ] I am not sure they get any uglier than this

2022-03-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Escalade don’t clip -FT Sent from my iPad > On Mar 7, 2022, at 11:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/673687000430049/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] I think there’s a fix in the transmission control plate, but I don’t have the time or care to figure that out. 2007 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D,$3,500

2022-03-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Then your vehicle is worth $1500 max Seller's Description Starts and runs in 2nd gear… so it’ll drive a max of 25mph or so. The transmission is locked in 2nd gear. I was able to reset it a few times in the past with my OB2 computer…. But it’s not resetting anymore. I think there’s a fix

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Grant, I did a simple search and found multiple suppliers of automotive bureau. https://duckduckgo.com/?q=commercial+sources+of+automotive+urea=ffab=web On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 11:05 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > All trucks in California, [and now everywhere] for example, are required to >

Re: [MBZ] And now for the gas shortages

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Filled up at crazy Costco last night. $4.299 for premium, $3.999 for unleaded. You would have thought you were in the 70s during the fuel shortage. What’s silly is that every gas station I passed on the way there and back looked perfectly normal as far as activity. -D > On Mar 7, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
People (especially people on Facebook, why do I go on Facebook?) don't seem to understand globally traded commodities and the idea that the price of oil in the US is directly affected by the price of oil in Europe. I don't bet that we import much Russian wheat but if Europe stops importing

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
What are you on about? DEF gets made right here in the US of A. -Curt On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 11:05:51 AM EST, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: All trucks in California, [and now everywhere] for example, are required to pass EPA rules, which means only new production trucks are allowed to be

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
And, spend a fair amount of your time, waiting to recharge or waiting for an opportunity to recharge etc. On 08/03/2022 11:51 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: If fuel prices are a burden, you are supposed to spend $50k on an EV. Or so I hear on the news On Tue, Mar 8, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> It will be interesting to see what effect the recent events have on the used > car market. On the previously owned market light trucks and SUV prices will crash over the next eight weeks, and sub compact and hybrid prices will soar. On the new car side car makers that have pinned their hopes

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’ve been looking for a W208/209 coupe, ideally a CLK500, for a replacement for Mrs. Dan’s SL500. I’m wondering if potential buyers that are in or coming into the market now will be discerning enough to make the distinction between the 320 and 500 models. I hope so. -D > On Mar 8, 2022, at

[MBZ] Perfect Car for AZ Bob's Son?

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Here you go: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-2003-mercedes-benz-c320/7455024338.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Craig

2022-03-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
WOW!  Are you watching over your shoulder? Randy On 08/03/2022 11:22 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I realize no one gets out alive, but I have had a spate of six retired work associates pass in the space of seven days. AZBob Sent from my iPad On Mar 8, 2022, at 8:56 AM, Randy

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

2022-03-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> The way she drives it would not be ideal to run regular. Hahaha. She is a binary driver. It's either on or off. I drive like there's an egg between the throttle, brake pedal, and my foot. Binary drivers do not. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I believe the term I have used for her driving technique is “binary throttle control”. It applies to braking as well. Ceramic pads are a requirement for any car she drives. I drive like you, mainly because it’s the most efficient, however, if required I will certainly stomp on it. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Craig

2022-03-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
That is awful. I had noticed that we hadn't heard from him lately. Anyone heard from Wilton lately? Randy On 07/03/2022 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I am not sure if this was posted here or not. If it was I did not see it. Anyway, it was posted on the Okie talk list that Craig

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Well, you know, now that fuel is too expensive to use for pleasure purposes, you will be sitting around in your house a lot more and will need something to keep you amused, so you might as well spend your money on fancy stereos instead of old Mercedes. Randy On 07/03/2022 7:35 PM, dan

Re: [MBZ] Perfect Car for AZ Bob's Son?

2022-03-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I would think right now, that a used Prius might be more appropriate. I don't recall what he is doing for work but Bob may be paying for the fuel too. Randy On 08/03/2022 11:54 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Here you go:

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It will be interesting to see what effect the recent events have on the used car market. I think the idea of $5/gallon gas (or more) is still not something that people are considering yet, since the situation has been relatively short in duration so far. I am still actively looking for a

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Says the guy with a super short commute. With the exception of vacation type trips this is a lame excuse, especially if, as a family you've got more than one vehicle. The EV becomes the around town car and it's really good for that, immediate cabin heat being one good example. You charge it

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

2022-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Marshall always contended that with a turbocharged diesel spirited acceleration was better for fuel economy since you got into the turbo charger sooner and got the efficiency benefit of the turbo sooner. My TDIs are into the turbo at just above idle so which prevents turbo lag and keeps

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If fuel prices are a burden, you are supposed to spend $50k on an EV. Or so I hear on the news On Tue, Mar 8, 2022, at 12:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > Well, you know, now that fuel is too expensive to use for pleasure > purposes, you will be sitting around in your house a lot

Re: [MBZ] Perfect Car for AZ Bob's Son?

2022-03-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Polish up those headlights and that would look pretty nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 8, 2022, at 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here you go: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-2003-mercedes-benz-c320/7455024338.html > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The prices of pickup trucks have nosedived pretty quick. I was looking at a 2017 Dodge to replace my 2010 but now I'm thinking I should wait and see if I can get a 2019 for today's 2017 money... -Curt On Tuesday, March 8, 2022, 01:00:49 PM EST, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: It will

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

2022-03-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
My 210 99E320 would turn about 28mpg which is quite acceptable, the 99E300 (D) would do 30-32 maybe a bit higher.  The 05E320 4m wagon does about 22mpg.  The 04E500 does about 22mpg as well, and I don't drive it easily and it mostly 50mph or less driving around, which is not bad for a powerful

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback now fuel efficiency

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It’s all moot, as her car was driven less than 1,000 miles last year, and the year before maybe 2,500, if that. In the grand scheme of things gas mileage really isn’t an issue. I will say it would be nice if they ran on regular instead of premium, but that’s a discussion for another time. The

Re: [MBZ] Console stereos are making a comeback

2022-03-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No problem “we” can do a bailout --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 8, 2022, at 3:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > On the new car side car makers that have pinned their hopes on trucks and SUV > sales will tank hard (Ford). ___

[MBZ] 1990 420 SEL - 208k miles - $2,000

2022-03-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Judging from photos, I'd say there's an extra zero in the price. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-1990-mercedes-420-sel/7455670240.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Craig

2022-03-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I realize no one gets out alive, but I have had a spate of six retired work associates pass in the space of seven days. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Mar 8, 2022, at 8:56 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is awful. I had noticed that we hadn't heard from him lately. > >

Re: [MBZ] Perfect Car for AZ Bob's Son?

2022-03-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It looks like a really nice car for what it is and the price. -D > On Mar 8, 2022, at 1:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Polish up those headlights and that would look pretty nice > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Mar 8, 2022, at 12:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Craig

2022-03-08 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
What tragic news! I’ve emailed with Craig both on and off list. He’s a good guy. I sure hope he gets through this. Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 7, 2022, at 6:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am not sure if this was posted here or not. If it was I did

Re: [MBZ] I’m not sure if I heard this correctly

2022-03-08 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
There are plenty of older non DEF trucks running around here in NC. If the situation changes, and only new trucks get to operate on the roads, there will be even more shortages, and a huge amount of truckers will be forced to go out of business or raise prices even higher to afford to buy

[MBZ] Mobile 1 at Costco

2022-03-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
In-Warehouse + Online Mobil 1 Synthetic Motor Oil 6/1 qt case $29.99 After $10 OFF LIMIT 5. Plus shipping and handling online. --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Perfect Car for AZ Bob's Son?

2022-03-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That looks nice. Better reach out tomorrow before the valiums kick in. Boy is working full time at an Old Chicago and making decent money…at the moment AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2022, at 10:47 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > It looks like a really nice car for

[MBZ] 1992 400E - 158k miles - $8,500

2022-03-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kind of drab color-wise, but looks clean and taken care of. Price seems rather steep? https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/new-albany-1992-mercedes-benz-400e/7455424019.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/