[MBZ] Curt needs this

2017-07-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Here's the cure for a rusted out Jetta, A whole new chassis! http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Replica-Kit-Makes-/132239327685 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Don’t be turned off by the miles - 2005 E500 4Matic wagon - $7,900

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
143k is not high miles. I'm not sure if 8k is high price these days. You hear of people paying $5k for 2005 Accords. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I have been putting it all back together for someone to take over - 2003 C230 - $5, 500

2021-10-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That's on the far side of Eaton Rapids. Maybe 17 miles from my house. On 2021-10-13 12:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "This Was My Miami Surveillance Car." https://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/d/eaton-rapids-my-beautiful-mercedes-benz/7393406034.html

Re: [MBZ] OT about when did vehicles become controlled by computers?

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-12 15:57, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: How far back would I need to go to where about the only computer control would be for the fuel injection? Computers took over engine management in the 1980s and transmission control in the 1990s. Late 1990s/early 2000s you started to

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Found a 55kmi 2009 E350 engine in SC for $1200. No intake manifold. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Spiderman's W124 E420 - $20,900

2021-10-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-09 22:57, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: That actually looks pretty nice but not $21k nice They didn't have the Sportline package in 1995 did they? Those look like Sportline seats but no badges on the fenders. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 350 balance shaft question

2021-10-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-11 10:54, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: where in SC? It's listed as AWD so it'll probably have a 4matic oil pan on it. Carguts USA-SC(Blacksburg) 866-217-6706 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT water heaters

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-12 10:41, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Makes me think something is actually wrong with the tank... Makes me think something is wrong with the Chinese (?) factory that made a whole bad batch of POS pressure valves... It's a Temperature and Pressure Valve, right? What if the

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-08 07:56, mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote: Received a msg from Banned. Replied to it and received my reply. Am I back? Did HostGator stop trashing all my incoming list mail? Nope. Let's try again ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vintage Cameras

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-12 01:10, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Moral of this story: don't play with with your old Leica on a flight with a Karen on it. I miss my old Minolta XG1. https://citizenfreepress.com/breaking/update-la-guardia-emergency-freakout-caused-by-super-paranoid-karen/ ...because

Re: [MBZ] $333 per working cylinder, I need it gone my loss is your gain - 1999 E320 - $1, 000

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-12 00:52, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: That actually might not be a bad deal. Chinese coil packs are cheap to play with. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4635090=1409868=7060=487 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This could be a real bargain

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-12 13:32, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Adult-sized toy '58 Ford Fairlane electric on BAT. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1958-ford-fairlane-9/ Adult sized? That 4' girl fills the car in the video. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] OT: Vintage Cameras

2021-10-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-12 13:25, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: OK, I get it. The air hostess ("Karen") misinterpreted what the law abiding citizen was doing. D'oh. Still not right. The Karen was another _passenger_. I mostly blame the airline staff for overreacting based on the unsubstantiated word

Re: [MBZ] Crack

2021-10-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-13 22:00, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 1998 MERCEDES E300 T-DIESEL w/83000 https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/d/wichita-1998-mercedes-e300-diesel-83000/7393163766.html If the five digit odometer doubles the value, it's still overpriced.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Totaling your car in Mass.

2021-10-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-20 15:31, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I believe the proper term is “Massholes”. Present company excepted, of course. Dwight lives in RI, not sure what the colloquialism is for drivers from there. Rhodies? Rhodesians? ___

Re: [MBZ] OT has a v8 conversion 75, 000 miles engine from a 69 Chevy Camaro z28 1987 Jaguar XJS V12 2+2 Convertible 2D, $5, 000

2021-10-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-20 10:35, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: u, yeah... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/286074163520194 They put a rare 302 Chevy in a Jag? Color me skeptical. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1994 E320CE Sportline - 124k miles - $14,000

2021-10-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Is Imperial Red really that red, or is that a repaint? http://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E=WDBEA52E4RC070166 281 - AMG PERFORMANCE STEERING WHEEL 471 - ACCELERATION SKID CONTROL (ASR) 600 - HEADLAMPS - CLEANING EQUIPMENT 653 - SPORTS CHASSIS WITH 8-HOLE LIGHT ALLOY RIMS

Re: [MBZ] gas saving V-8 Engine - 2007 S550 AMG - 111k miles - $9, 550

2021-10-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
10% less fuel consumption than a V12? On 2021-10-21 13:11, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Look nice... but gas-saving?? https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/des-plaines-mercedes-benz-s550-amg/7397164685.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Worth a Look??

2021-10-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-21 13:43, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Low compression/bad engine? Did the 1990 models predate the bad wiring harnesses? Were they after the bad head gaskets? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Seller With Tourettes

2021-10-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-21 16:03, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-1990-mercedes-190e-runs-great/7397258553.html Did he dictate that ad to his phone? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] How not to get a free Mercedes

2021-10-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Mack Devon Knight applied for the loans in February and March 2021 on behalf of Knight's Tax Services and Daddy Earl's Kitchen. October 19, 2021 at 4:23 pm EDTBy ActionNewsJax.com CAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. A Camden County pastor is accused of applying for CARES Act funds and using a portion of the

Re: [MBZ] Another deal for someone?

2021-10-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
How many years of back taxes are owed on those titles? Although I guess it's possible for CA to forget. I don't know when my nephew in law moved to Michigan, but he brought a late 90s truck with him. He drove on expired CA registration in MI, went back to CA in 2005 without paying the

Re: [MBZ] More thoughts on shop

2021-10-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
One could always cut out a paper scale model of the shop, draw the doors and other fixed features on it, and move around paper cutout figures of all the things that you need to place until you like the layout. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT - Sonic fibre internet

2021-10-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Starlink is for rural people who don't have local internet service. Mitch. On 2021-10-19 12:49, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Read the reviews. For the most part it sounds to be decent, but there are issues if you don’t have a clear horizon to horizon view for the dish. The slightest

Re: [MBZ] 30yo boat diesel fuel?

2021-10-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I've heard of people running E85 and diesel 50/50 in torpedo heaters when they didn't want to pay for kerosene. I'd consider that a low risk application for black diesel. It doesn't sound like you have enough to be worth the effort to clean it unless you already have a fuel polishing setup.

Re: [MBZ] Bill Blass edition Lincoln Turbodiesel on BAT

2021-10-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-14 13:19, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if that’s the same BMW Diesel engine that had head problems from that time frame? Yep. A big Lincoln boat anchor with 524TD power. And 524TD were a lot less reliable than 324D. But I don't think they were as eager to blow up in

Re: [MBZ] Bill Blass edition Lincoln Turbodiesel on BAT

2021-10-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-14 13:08, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Seems way too cheap. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-lincoln-mark-vii/ Around $6500 with fees? I would have been on that about 15-20 years ago when I wanted one. But those 2.4L sixes are not as reliable as OM616 or 603.

Re: [MBZ] Okie shop

2021-10-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Another neat trick is a movable chain fall. Not really necessary if you're just rolling scrap cars in, lifting the engines, and rolling them back out, but the bee's knees for remove and reinstall. I've seen two ways of doing that. One guy put an upright pole in wheel bearings, with an arm

Re: [MBZ] no motor or transmission 1980 Triumph tr7,$2,000

2021-10-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-16 09:55, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: drop a 606 in there and yer good ta go https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/609642143733581 Back in the 1980s, I had a TR7 nut show up at the Saab shop. He claimed the TR7 used the Saab B20 engine and wanted to swap some valve

Re: [MBZ] I'm back

2021-10-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-08 08:54, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Looks like it. And Dan unlocked me, I think Kleb shut off messages to me when he started getting dozens of bounce messages a day. I kept meaning to wait on the phone with Hostgator and complain. I guess whatever spam list they were using

Re: [MBZ] BAS ESP light on ML500

2021-10-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-08 20:25, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was driving today to visit the girl child towing my trailer with the 95 E320 on it. Ran over a particularly rough patch of road, more so than the usual and the BAS ESP warning light came on. When I got here I shut off the car and

Re: [MBZ] I hate organizing

2021-10-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Spencer? On 2021-10-17 17:49, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I’m about ready to offer a free car to somebody who comes and organize my shop. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 2003 ML320 (Sport) - 190k milles - $980

2021-10-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-18 01:53, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Some collision damage but looks repairable. https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-lafayette-2003-mercedes-benz-ml/7395575352.html If it's street legal with all lights and radiators functional, AZ Bob needs to make a road trip. No

Re: [MBZ] Okie shop

2021-10-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Good point. A friend probably paid about as much for his 4' racks as I paid for my MBZ collection. OTOH, in the past he's forklifted RX-7s onto those racks, but not the ones along the walls. Actually, I'm not sure if any of his racks are on the walls, or if he can walk around all of them to

Re: [MBZ] motor mounts

2021-10-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-24 00:10, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: They are just a re boxer of parts. No telling what you will get. The funny part is, RockAuto has a Made in America flag on the Beck-Arnley transmission mount but not the motor mounts. My surprise purchase from an old respected USA

Re: [MBZ] This is a class auto. It is silver with a convertible top. Car for sale by owner - $10, 000 (Charlotte Area)

2021-10-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-22 09:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It is a beautiful car that is in great shape. I also have a hard top that is the same color as the car! https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/matthews-car-for-sale-by-owner/7397267732.html No Silver Arrow, no care.

Re: [MBZ] Turned in my notice

2021-10-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The employee who quits and then is bribed back in with money is permanently suspect. I believe this can downgrade your prospects for future promotions. "You want to move the traitor up a notch? I'd promote one of his peers instead" On 2021-10-22 11:38, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] Pulling torque converter?

2021-10-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Like Jim said. Flex plate bolts to crankshaft like a flywheel in a manual transmission car. TQ bolts to flex plate, covers the crank bolts so you have to remove the TQ before removing the flex plate. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Parking under the lift

2021-11-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-11-29 14:37, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Now that the 2 post is up any going, is there any reason why I couldn’t leave a car on the lift and park under it? I see people online saying it’s fine and others say not to do it. I personally don’t see a reason why it would be a problem.

Re: [MBZ] Old people problems

2021-11-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-11-29 12:08, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: My doctor said the prostate exams are not really needed anymore. I’m not sure if he is a quack or what. I get PSA screening in my annual blood tests. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Kiss your keyless car goodbye

2021-12-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Fob cloning explained. https://youtu.be/2tQVov0Ra8g?t=170 ___ 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

[MBZ] Cheap tires

2021-11-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The summer tires on the Saturn have seen better days, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to get any sort of rim covers for $50 if I waited until April, so I bought these today. Only thing I see really wrong with them is it looks like they made a 480 treadwear tire out of 700 treadwear rubber

Re: [MBZ] Seat tray lock

2021-12-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.lockpickworld.com/collections/lock-picks-pick-guns https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Emergency-Kit-Tool-Gun/dp/B09LHYD29S/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Kiss your keyless car goodbye

2021-12-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-06 10:18, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: A long ad for a faraday cage carrying pouch You know what's more convenient than sticking your fob in a faraday purse every time you get out of the car? Mechanical keys. Pull it out of the ignition and drop it in your pants pocket.

Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 - 134k miles - $4,000

2021-12-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-04 19:47, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: That’s the rare 3.7L variant Rare ML transplant? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Digest mode not working?

2021-12-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I'm getting Okietalk digests, several a day. Not a digest subscriber to MBZ. I think Okiebenz has been put on some spam lists lately, whatever list Hostgator uses trashed all my list emails on two occasions already this year. HG won't tell me they're rejecting my incoming mail, but they send

Re: [MBZ] ML tars

2021-12-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-04 19:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: So the date code on these Lizetti tires on the ML is 2414 which I guess means either 2 or 4 of 2014. 2014, week 24. Or June 2014 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] What became of Casey...

2021-12-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I can imagine Mr Raymond buying that. But, now that you mention it, WHERE IS Zeitgeist? Mitch. On 2021-12-18 23:38, Clay via Mercedes wrote: or Zeitgeist? All the old frog cars seem to have rotted away in PNW, but I am finding his favored flavor of diesel in the south.

Re: [MBZ] Serious psychoactives involved - 2008 E350 - $2,550

2021-12-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I was wondering if the transmission had gone stupid, but then realized that wouldn't have prevented them from putting the runs and drives label on it. (starts with jump pack, idles, goes forward in D, goes backward in R) My ML350 was "runs and drives" but had a busted radiator so wouldn't run

Re: [MBZ] Serious psychoactives involved - 2008 E350 - $2,550

2021-12-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I thought none of the 2008s had that problem. Anyway, the originally posted horseshoe shaped 2008 on Craigslist is low miles and presumably mechanically good. The engine number is 272972 30 884396 if you want to check the CoPart car.

Re: [MBZ] I purchased it as a graduation gift for my son he does not like it. Asking 5000.00 or Best offer for a 2002 S430 Benz

2021-12-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If the story is true, I'd sell the car and skip on giving him a gift. On 2021-12-17 10:07, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: the ungrateful son should be the one selling it, I'd think? On Fri, Dec 17, 2021, at 10:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Prefect car for date night or graduation

Re: [MBZ] High miles but doesn't look too bad 2001 Mercedes ML320 - $1, 950 (Irmo SC)

2021-12-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-17 09:59, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Price not outrageous https://columbia.craigslist.org/ctd/d/columbia-2001-mercedes-ml320/7421783537.html If those tires are really new and not crap, they might account for $800 of the price.

Re: [MBZ] 09S550

2021-12-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-19 15:51, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Haha $7500. He wanted $8500. Probably needs about $2k in parts (unless I can find some in junkyards) plus windscreen and any painting. 151kmi These are on the market for $12k or so in good shape. So I’ll have some headroom on it.

Re: [MBZ] 09S550

2021-12-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-19 18:16, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Find me a 2014 - 2016 E250 (any color but white) and I will reward you. Which color do you prefer? https://static.carthrottle.com/workspace/uploads/posts/2015/12/461a1dd3a7198b5ea314b53cf96731c5.png

[MBZ] OT:scammed by BAT seller

2021-12-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-plymouth-superbird-21/ Of course it's Hoovie that overpaid for the POS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2paj-WGSicw ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] OT - Crazy USPS Stuff

2021-12-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Set of fuel injectors, shipped from Hebron Kentucky on Saturday, for delivery in Michigan Friday. Went to Cincinnati Sunday night. Then went to Texas, then spend a day or two in Maryland, before moving around the NE and eventually finding its way to Detroit the next Sunday. I got them Tuesday

[MBZ] OT: Woot 2kw inverter generators for $340

2021-12-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
1700w continuous. https://home.woot.com/offers/champion-ultralight-portable-generator ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I purchased it as a graduation gift for my son he does not like it. Asking 5000.00 or Best offer for a 2002 S430 Benz

2021-12-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
My uncle painstakingly restored a first gen Barracuda with the big rear windshield. New paint and everything. My aunt decided it should be a beater for the teens to drive. My cousins thought it was an embarrassment to be seen in it. The brother would ride to school with his older sister and

Re: [MBZ] I purchased it as a graduation gift for my son he does not like it. Asking 5000.00 or Best offer for a 2002 S430 Benz

2021-12-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
within a year of each other, with one starting college and the other four in high school. In an effort to keep the car around, he offered it to them and they all refused, saying it was an “old person’s car”. Whaaa? -D On Dec 17, 2021, at 12:30 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: My uncle

[MBZ] OT: 1934

2021-12-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
It's a doosy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L24MNoKq54 The competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSQG7GHTHDE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] My license has been forever suspended...

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-20 08:24, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-04-mercedes-benz-e320/7422867592.html Drunk or octogenarian? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] My license has been forever suspended...

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I didn't read that far. New head unit indicates drunk or high on Xenu. What is the percentage of Xenu lovers in Clearwater these days? On 2021-12-20 09:28, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Clearwater? Quite possible. Could go either way, as there are a lot of younger people moving into the

Re: [MBZ] 221 Pahtz

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Search car-part.com for the main pieces you need, sort by distance and write down who has what. Then call somebody who seems to have most of it. Or just buy this and some painting supplies. https://www.copart.com/lot/57810101/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 221 Pahtz

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Is it wrong of me to want this? https://www.copart.com/lot/60202891 This might be an easier fix than yours: https://www.copart.com/lot/64541531 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Manny ‘75 240D

2021-12-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Deleted by author. That was quick. ___ 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] At last - a proper use for a Tesla

2021-12-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-26 21:41, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Would have been cheaper to get the batteries checked a week before the warranty ran out. IIRC he wasn't long out of warranty when he dynamited it. Finally watched the video. He bought it used 1000 miles ago and the battery died. I guess he

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
The Mercedes suspension isn't designed for that kind of speed. That's why a US car will break your teeth if you hit a RR crossing at 60mph while a W116 or W123 just gobbles it up. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Maybe somebody else wants to chime in on this post

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-30 23:26, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-cars-sale/413011-1984-300td-wagon-auto-turbo-sf-new-mexico.html#post4208875 Abandoned vehicle purchased from mechanic who was tired of it sitting in his parking lot for several years,

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-30 17:19, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Wow, so the time I drove my (formerly Dwight's) '78 240D from Albany to Syracuse with my foot on the floor the car was running away the whole time? That's crazy... /s My brother's worn out Rabbit would run away if you wound it out to the

Re: [MBZ] Why Do I Bother?

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Sounds like somebody needs to learn how to rebuild his suspension. Would be easier than convincing everybody with functional suspensions that their cars are unsafe. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Geez, not even sure what to say about this

2021-12-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-30 21:41, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: has hood stack And Moon Disks. Haven't seen those in decades. https://cs.copart.com/v1/AUTH_svc.pdoc1/LPP201/7c146d4bdf254759a545a9d53511bab1_ful.jpg

[MBZ] That DEFinitely won't work out well

2021-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Alfa Romeo Convertible

2021-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
What if your wife thinks R8s look good? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsWRInBSDZs On 2021-12-31 16:57, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: He's a domestic car guy, but knows well enough that ANY Alfa is a bad Alfa, so I think he ended up putting her in a Lexus.

[MBZ] 140 coupe, are these ortho seats?

2021-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333628978578406/ https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/p720x720/266021134_1818945808309944_4816465795515637845_n.jpg https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/p720x720/267433441_1818945818309943_4502182296820724907_n.jpg

Re: [MBZ] I think this is a good deal

2021-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-31 12:18, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/397165082199419/ But those wheels. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Limey wankers get wet

2021-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Some of them would have made it if they'd just slowed down. Surprised to see how many Jeeps were there. Tesla makes a good submarine, but I wonder what sort of future gremlins that breeds... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUYfTrXHK4U So, how much does it cost to fix a hydrolocked BMW SUV?

[MBZ] CLK in Indy

2021-12-31 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Have we done this yet? I normally ignore FB listings. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/604059164135224/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes Benz 300 SDL W126

2022-01-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-01 13:36, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: It is green! ...over burgundy. (yuck) I'm not a fan of silver over burgundy (my 1987 190 turbo), but cannot tolerate it with green or blue paint. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] This looks worth the price but not sure what motor not knocking anymore means

2022-01-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
What did Kaleb buy that knocked, then didn't, then knocked again? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Stupid E320

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-20 17:52, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Typo. 110 miles. Not doing that on a brand new battery and no serpentine belt. 50 miles with no headlights maybe. 11 miles would be easy, assuming you could get the coolant moving. I know from experience a M112 only goes up 5-10 degrees

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 221 Pahtz

2021-12-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Yup, I just did a "no license required" search and all the SC cars disappeared. Some of the NC salvage cars remained, but all of them had front damage that was obvious in the thumbnail pic. On 2021-12-20 17:54, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I lust after the S63.  The S500 looks OK too. 

Re: [MBZ] OT: step van conversions

2021-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-24 10:29, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I bet that thing is noisy as hell to drive The bunkhouse is incredibly insulated, but the cab is still 1990s Grumman. It's for living, not for driving. He's a college student on the GI Bill, and then he's going to be an entry level pilot

Re: [MBZ] Attractive silver blue 240D on BAT

2021-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If that's a 240D, the wheels, OM617.951, and probably paint aren't original. On 2021-12-23 23:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 1977 Mercedes 240D, California car - $3,200 https://lasalle.craigslist.org/cto/d/wyanet-1977-mercedes-240d-california-car/7424512985.html Probably needs glow

[MBZ] OT: step van conversions

2021-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Could do it with a hi-top Sprinter too. Better than average interior construction here, but I bet resale value is still far below lower quality commercial RVs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZzqBh9LOTs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] '48 Lincoln Cabriolet selling at NR

2021-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I'll gladly pay you Tuesday, for a hambur, I mean GT today. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-ford-gt-15/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Woot 2kw inverter generators for $340

2021-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Hopefully in a week or two. If my power was out, I wouldn't be *ordering* a generator anyway. I doubt Curt needs cabin A/C in Maine this month. On 2021-12-22 09:50, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This product is currently backordered. We won't charge you until it ships.

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should try to buy this and fix it

2021-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Do you have a paid membership? I just realized that the "no license required" cars were saying "you're not eligible to bid". I guess I forgot about the whole paid membership thing going active in June. I watched the Flint auction this morning, some stuff seemed to be going cheap, but of course

[MBZ] OT: Angie Raymond needs this?

2021-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/66929821/clean-title-2013-volkswagen-passat-se-mi-lansing ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Loaded '01 low miles E320 on BAT

2021-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-22 12:41, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Might break through the $10k barrier. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2001-mercedes-benz-e320-19 Two owners averaged 1500 miles a year? Loaded? Looks pretty standard, except Rain Sensor, which wasn't standard in the 1990s but might

Re: [MBZ] '48 Lincoln Cabriolet selling at NR

2021-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-22 13:10, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: A hot rod Lincoln. Was daddy drinkin? Commander Cody's hot rod Lincoln was a Model A with Lincoln power. Was it a V12? Nope, no V12 here. Probably wouldn't fit. Have you heard this story of the Hot Rod race When Fords and Lincolns was

[MBZ] V12 Biturbo AMG

2021-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Carmax offered a $70k car for $36k. Widebody 124 AMG coupe content at end of video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIwmEIRp0X8 Widebody AMG 560SEC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtAvvzMIXJk ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E-350 4Matic - 139k miles - $4,200

2021-12-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I don't know about that, but I'm pretty sure that Larry Turner's car was well maintained at the time it failed. Maybe Larry could chime in with a more detailed history. On 2021-12-24 13:21, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: So here’s what I find interesting about the M272 balance shaft

[MBZ] Transmission: Manual

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
And what's going on with those seats? Buy it now price is in the high end of the 'Bob's cars for drunk sons' range. https://www.copart.com/lot/66254981/clean-title-2000-mercedes-benz-e-55-amg-ks-wichita ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Grand Cherokee w/OM642 - 114k miles - $15,500

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
They still make diesel Jeeps? Kaleb has been wanting to get into newer and more expensive junk. https://www.copart.com/lot/63669001/2021-jeep-gladiator-overland-ok-oklahoma-city Runs and drives for $2k, I might have to pay the $59 to regain bidding privileges.

[MBZ] Hot M113s for Floyd

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/65451761/salvage-2002-mercedes-benz-e-55-amg-sc-spartanburg https://www.copart.com/lot/51299820/salvage-2001-mercedes-benz-cl-55-amg-sc-columbia As much fun as a 600SL? Oooh, more fun than a 600SL, I think this is the M113Kompressor engine. 469HP or something like

Re: [MBZ] Hot M113s for Floyd

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-26 13:50, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Unfortunately in SC a public buyer needs to use a broker. Not so in NC It's amazing how many silver SLK55s are currently in CoPart lots with smashed front ends. Did they only make them with silver paint? The 2010 might be suitable

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Grand Cherokee w/OM642 - 114k miles - $15,500

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I think they may have offered me a discount back in June. Prices were horrible last year. I watched part of an auction last week and thought stuff was going really cheap. Maybe since the registration fee kicked the riffraff out the prices on the 'no license required' cars is down, especially

Re: [MBZ] Hot M113s for Floyd

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
It's not yellow, but maybe Dan could hang some new plastic on both ends and drive it to AZ. 201hp Bluefficiency turbo 1.8L. https://www.copart.com/lot/67786091/salvage-2015-mercedes-benz-slk-250-fl-tampa-south ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] This sounds totally legit - 2010 E250 - $2,200

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-26 18:29, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/reynoldsburg-2010-mercedes-e350-4matic/7425146760.html Seems like Floyd has some familiarity with the subject. Previous owner takes out title loan and sells car without paying off the loan. Some

Re: [MBZ] At last - a proper use for a Tesla

2021-12-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-12-26 21:08, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Would have been cheaper to repair it. Would have been cheaper to get the batteries checked a week before the warranty ran out. IIRC he wasn't long out of warranty when he dynamited it. ___

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