Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric Macaroon

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
So around here you can drive LSVs (low speed vehicles) which are mostly electric golf carts or larger things that are basically bigger electric golf carts. A guy I know has one on Seabrook, seats maybe 5 or 6, has a roof but no side panels, basically a toy he and his wife putt around in. He was

[MBZ] Yeah, I Think Not

2022-05-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Front air struts in an R230 for $400? I want to know who this guy’s mechanic is. https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/wesley-chapel-mercedes-sl500-low-miles/7484028002.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, I Think Not

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Air or hydraulic? --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 15, 2022, at 3:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Front air struts in an R230 for $400? I want to know who this guy’s mechanic > is. > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/wesley-chapel-mercedes-sl500-low-miles/7484028002.html

[MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Looking at two potential prospects for new cars: 2008 ML550 4Matic - 164.172 with 150k on the clock. No doubt lots of goodies, being a 550, but is there anything I should look at carefully if I check it out? https://www.lastvin.com/vin/BPr5q2vNnzG2XmxML 2006 CLS500 w/145k on the clock, sort of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric Macaroon

2022-05-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Deathmobile. I can imagine how many pieces that thing will shatter into when something of substance crashes into it. -D > On May 15, 2022, at 1:56 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm amazed you can > > A) import it without a guarantee that it'll never see a public road. > B) register

[MBZ] Purchasing a new battery for my W123 wagon

2022-05-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The battery on my 1983 300TD kicked the bucket, and when I priced Advance Auto the cheapest replacement was $200. Yikes. On a hunch I called my Mercedes Roadside tech (fellow gardener) and he told me to call the 800 number and request a jump start/battery replacement. The cost would be $177 +

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, I Think Not

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ouchie --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 15, 2022, at 5:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Air. Arnott rebuilds are $700 retail each. > > -D > >> On May 15, 2022, at 4:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Air or hydraulic? >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >>

Re: [MBZ] Yeah, I Think Not

2022-05-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Air. Arnott rebuilds are $700 retail each. -D > On May 15, 2022, at 4:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Air or hydraulic? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On May 15, 2022, at 3:32 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Front air struts in an R230 for $400? I

Re: [MBZ] A Class

2022-05-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It is a FWD car just like any other cheap Toyota or honda. Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2022, at 12:30 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > They are pretty small. SWMBO drove one and fell in love with it in 2019. > Took some fast talking to talk her off the ledge. > > AZBob > >

Re: [MBZ] New rubbers

2022-05-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've got an unrestricted concealed carry permit, I'm already on the list ... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sat, May 14, 2022 at 8:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah but now you're on a list. ;-) On Sat, May 14, 2022, at 7:37 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I

[MBZ] OT: Electric Macaroon

2022-05-15 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Opps - Macaron: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/have-you-seen-this-little-green-electric-vehicle-in-okc-it-s-one-of-the-first-in-america/ar-AAXhNJG?ocid=hponeservicefeed=25ca482ef80f4414ab254d0bf6222dcc -- OK Don "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause

Re: [MBZ] OT: Electric Macaroon

2022-05-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I'm amazed you can A) import it without a guarantee that it'll never see a public road. B) register it in Oklahoma. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2022/05/15/wuling-hong-guang-mini-macaron-electric-car-comes-okc-john-karlin/9615574002/ Anybody need a truck?

[MBZ] Those gauge needles

2022-05-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Those gauge needles

2022-05-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
too red? On Sun, May 15, 2022, 10:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3203522746530447/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I went out to look but can’t see it for all the trees. Don’t feel like driving down the road to open ground and it’s too dark to go slog in the marsh. --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 15, 2022, at 11:02 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Raining here. > Was cloudless last night. > Sigh. >

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Partly cloudy in DC and plenty of light pollution so no go. On Sun, May 15, 2022, 11:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Watch the movie Moonfall and it will explain everything. > > On 5/15/2022 10:08 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: > > Sadly thunderstorms

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes my 211 had 128K when I bought it in 2016. now 192k On Sun, May 15, 2022, 9:15 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s what I’m looking for ideally. Pickings have been slim of late. > > Trying to find a nice later model W211 with under 150k. > > -D > > On May

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
our newest driveway idol is SWMBO just got a FL 2000 CLK320 convertible with 17k original miles. On Sun, May 15, 2022, 9:15 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s what I’m looking for ideally. Pickings have been slim of late. > > Trying to find a nice later model

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I put the dogs out a little while ago and it was very dark! --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 15, 2022, at 11:52 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Partly cloudy in DC and plenty of light pollution so no go. > >> On Sun, May 15, 2022, 11:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
CLS500 looks nice On Sun, May 15, 2022, 6:08 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looking at two potential prospects for new cars: > > 2008 ML550 4Matic - 164.172 with 150k on the clock. No doubt lots of > goodies, being a 550, but is there anything I should look at

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes a real consideration. our 211 has great back seats. On Sun, May 15, 2022, 8:47 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, I’m just wondering how functional the C219 back seat is. I’ve never > sat in one, but Mrs. Dan wants a sedan, but if the back seats are >

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Sadly thunderstorms and clouds here, else I’d be out there with my cameras. Peter > On May 15, 2022, at 10:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cloudy here as well > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 15, 2022, at 10:00 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Raining here.

Re: [MBZ] Those gauge needles

2022-05-15 Thread Frederick Moir via Mercedes
Push button for plugs or starter. What else has been "hacked"? Fred. On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 11:02 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > too red? > > On Sun, May 15, 2022, 10:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Depends on needs. The ML is obviously a “utility” vehicle so you can haul stuff and people. This one has tow pkg (trailer coupling?) so that’s good. But you’re giving up some comfort in the ride and handling v a “car.” If the CLS has the room in it you want you’d (Mrs D) probably like the much

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Whoa. Almost brand new! --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 15, 2022, at 9:45 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > our newest driveway idol is SWMBO just got a FL 2000 CLK320 convertible > with 17k original miles. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Watch the movie Moonfall and it will explain everything. On 5/15/2022 10:08 PM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Sadly thunderstorms and clouds here, else I’d be out there with my cameras. Peter On May 15, 2022, at 10:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Cloudy here as well Sent

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s what I’m looking for ideally. Pickings have been slim of late. Trying to find a nice later model W211 with under 150k. -D On May 15, 2022, at 9:12 PM, Dwight Giles mailto:dwight.gi...@gmail.com>> wrote: yes a real consideration. our 211 has great back seats. On Sun, May 15, 2022, 8:47

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes under hood looks like new car. we are excited. now to sell her SAAB convertible On Sun, May 15, 2022, 10:02 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Whoa. Almost brand new! > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On May 15, 2022, at 9:45 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Raining here. Was cloudless last night. Sigh. ___ 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] Anybody watching the total eclipse of the moon tonight?

2022-05-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Cloudy here as well Sent from my iPhone > On May 15, 2022, at 10:00 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Raining here. > Was cloudless last night. > Sigh. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >

Re: [MBZ] When it Rains, it Pours

2022-05-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, I’m just wondering how functional the C219 back seat is. I’ve never sat in one, but Mrs. Dan wants a sedan, but if the back seats are inadequate for adults, this goes out the window. -D On May 15, 2022, at 8:27 PM, Dwight Giles mailto:dwight.gi...@gmail.com>> wrote: CLS500 looks nice

[MBZ] Lunar event

2022-05-15 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Folks The eclipse is gorgeous and total on tybee island I like that it’s not 3 am in the middle of winter It’s a fine eclipse! Xx rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change