Re: [MBZ] Interesting spec -- 2013 Mercedes-Benz gl-class,$18,599

2024-05-04 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yikes. Zu viele . It sure is pretty though. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2024, at 8:08 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ask is way too high for the miles and year > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/796458959079158 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We get that in New England too, especially in the farm county up north. -Curt Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer On Mon, Apr 29, 2024 at 7:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I guess a lot of people who haven’t grown up in the Midwest don’t understand the thrill of sitting out

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I believe I have related this story before about a tornado in maybe 1974 that went through Indiana and did huge amounts of damage. I belonged to the flying club at Purdue and there was a deal if you washed and waxed an airplane you could get a couple hours of flying time for free.  I

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Summers when I worked at FWA I’d stand out on the ramp and watch storms building a long ways off. Watched a few ternaders develop and scoot off different directions while marveling at nature’s power --FT Sent from iFōn > On Apr 29, 2024, at 12:45 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
He doesn’t need one with the windbreak of the Back 40. -D > On Apr 29, 2024, at 9:57 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nope > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
But it is a 300CD On Sun, Apr 28, 2024, 10:44 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/share/TQraV7wrW6q4YJe4/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Nope Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 11:54 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of >> stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I recall when a tornado went through just south of our first house in Indiana. As you drove down SR 37 you could see it’s path through the forests and fields. Like a lawn mower went through and just cleared a path. And yes, tonadoes *do* sound like really loud freight trains. -D > On Apr 29,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 29/04/2024 11:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly developed and went thru a town where I have family. 40 years and 1 day ago, a huge tornado blew thru

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
We were up at midnight- 1am watching the weather because we had a line of stores with tornadoes headed our way. A tornado quickly developed and went thru a town where I have family. 40 years and 1 day ago, a huge tornado blew thru that same town and blew it away. This one was not nearly as bad.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I guess a lot of people who haven’t grown up in the Midwest don’t understand the thrill of sitting out on the (enclosed) porch and watching the whole process of a big storm blowing up. Something I never tire of, but don’t see much of anymore, either. -D > On Apr 29, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Two nights ago we had a batch go through. First time in 40+ years I went to bed with a tornado warning underway. Lightning struck a 525kV line tower about 400 yards from the house as we were watching the sideways rain. One kind of forgets how impressive that is. The whole experience was a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Better get out of Caterpillar Land before the next batch of Kaleb’s windstorms come your way. -D > On Apr 29, 2024, at 5:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ tomorrow. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Too big to carry on. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:49 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Go buy them > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Go buy them Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:39 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ tomorrow. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> A little

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I would prefer to be at $3k, but $4k might be OK. Have the coupes been dropping lately? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > A little high but for $4-5k would be a good deal esp if you had a trans to > pop in the one that won’t

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Hey, I’m in Peoria right now. We go back to AZ tomorrow. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2024, at 7:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > A little high but for $4-5k would be a good deal esp if you had a trans to > pop in the one that won’t move. > > —FT > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Interesting but I think price is too high

2024-04-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
A little high but for $4-5k would be a good deal esp if you had a trans to pop in the one that won’t move. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Apr 28, 2024, at 10:44 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/TQraV7wrW6q4YJe4/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Interesting color -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 300E,$11,250

2024-03-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
PRetty car, but overpriced unless it were a diesel. On Mon, Mar 25, 2024 at 2:04 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Somewhat ambitious on price but looks really nice > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/695248029234745 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Swap

2024-01-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That looks really nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 22, 2024, at 1:30 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > [0_aLCraNsWJb6_0gl0t2_600x450.jpg] > 1981 Mercedes Benz 300CD diesel for sale by

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-22 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Many years ago I was coming back from northern Maine not long after Memorial Day.  There was an accident and the whole highway was down to one lane at a walking pace. Occasionally somebody would decide they wanted to take the closest exit and would slip down the breakdown lane. Just ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I can feel the GL and trailer both getting buffeted by the bow wake of semis. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 5:33 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes > wrote: > > So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. >> And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
On Sat, Oct 21, 2023, at 16:32, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I > see a lot of guys blasting past me > in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks towing what look > like brand-new very large RV's. > Going

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. > And I can keep a good stopping distance ahead of me. > Both important points. There can also be sudden wind surprises. I know I see a lot of guys blasting past me in what look like brand-new muscle-bound pickup trucks

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have found that a tad below 70, so like 68 or 69 is kind of a sweet spot as I am just a bit slower than the speed limit so I’m not having to pass a lot of other vehicles except for the occasional semi. So there’s not a lot of drama with having contention with other vehicles. And I can keep a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > ...in the GL450 towing the car at 70ish most of the way... > That sounds a bit fast for towing. (Heavy, awkward. Perhaps relatively unfamiliar with, compared to normal driving?) It's a bit of a hot button with me. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Benzing experience

2023-10-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Final negotiated price was... On Sat, Oct 21, 2023 at 2:55 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I went to look at this 95E420 and stole it out from under Kaleb after a > bit of negotiation. I mostly wanted the AMG wheels (with 10yo Continental > tars with some

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ok 722.6 that’s what I was thinking. I sent a msg have not heard back. Connector might be buggered or the TCM was bad to begin with or fluid leak not the trans. Likely nothing significant esp if some jackleg mech was doing the work. I could probably get it sorted in the driveway. It’s maybe

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I had people loballing me on my $400 Focus parts car. It seems that the lower the asking price, the more the cheapskates come out of the woodwork. On Mon, Aug 7, 2023, at 10:30, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Probably, but that should be a $100 bill at the dealer. > > $1000 car, no lo

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-07 11:01, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This could be a good deal.  I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to the car That's a first gen SLK (R170), so I believe they're all 722.6. Should be straightforward. Ran after swapped, then quit working properly. Either defective

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- transmission issues -- SLK 230,$1,000

2023-08-07 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Probably, but that should be a $100 bill at the dealer. $1000 car, no lo ballers, funny. -D > On Aug 7, 2023, at 11:02 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This could be a good deal. I wonder if it needs to be coded or adapted to > the car > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- S350 -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz s-class,$2,600

2023-07-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's the catch? On Mon, Jul 17, 2023 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Great pics. I don't recall seeing many of these, usually 430s or 500s. > Bad 350? > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/822429069103917 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
If the car has been sitting unused and not running for some time and is a gas car, which means the last tank was most likely ethanol fuel, the tank will be loaded with "ethanol varnish" and the fuel system will be plugged with it. Expect to have to do a fuel tank removal and cleaning, all fuel

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
come on man, that's a good deal and would be fun to do something different.  Don't be crotchety old fart! --FT On 6/10/23 8:51 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I did some soul searching and I just don’t have the desire to mess with a gasser. Now if this went klatta klatta, I be on it like

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I did some soul searching and I just don’t have the desire to mess with a gasser. Now if this went klatta klatta, I be on it like a….well, you know. If anyone thinks they need this, I could be persuaded to fetch it for you since she seems to be willing to let it go so cheaply, but again, not

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Exactly --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 10:42 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:It’s a three hour drive to see it. If I could see it in person it would be evident if it was sad paint or just wicked dirty. If she’ll take <$1000 for it, I suppose it would be an air up the tires when you get

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It’s a three hour drive to see it. If I could see it in person it would be evident if it was sad paint or just wicked dirty. If she’ll take <$1000 for it, I suppose it would be an air up the tires when you get there and get it on a trailer and check it out more closely when you get home kinda

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The paint looks rough but maybe it’s just dirty?  Interior nice though. Offer $800 settle on $1k?  Even $1200 is not unreasonable but ya gotta do some shrewd negotiating --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 9:02 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:The seller says her son has no time for it, he

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The seller says her son has no time for it, he has done nothing to it, and she wants me to make an offer. What’s a fair offer seeing how seemingly good it appears?And again, I have a very small knowledge base for gassers. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 9, 2023, at 8:47 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That would be a good acquisition. M110 engine is solid but can overheat and blow the head gasket (ask how I know!). I doubt it it is anything too critical, could be a fun project. You should get it. --FTSent from iFōnOn Jun 9, 2023, at 11:12 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I’m going to engage

Re: [MBZ] Interesting...

2023-06-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m going to engage in messaging this person. Hopeful they can shed light on what is wrong with it. Wicked low mileage and it looks awesome from the few pics. I’ve never had a gasser so I have no idea of what historically could be the issue. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Jun 8, 2023, at 1:04 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t account for 300kmi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah that makes sense --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 3:21 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 14:55:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >> The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t >> account for 300kmi > > That's 18538

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 3 Jun 2023 14:55:19 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t > account for 300kmi That's 18538 miles/year, 1545 miles/month. For a 5-day work week drive, 260 times per year, that's 71.3 miles/day. If I worked in

Re: [MBZ] Interesting - Cash Only!

2023-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The engine must be ok! To/from the NE? But that still wouldn’t account for 300kmi --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 3, 2023, at 12:53 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 2007 ML that has nearly 300k on the clock! > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

2023-05-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-05-21 12:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if this is stock or has been modified.  Whichever, it looks pretty good $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 Sold. Didn't notice a Sportline badge on the fender, but the

Re: [MBZ] Interesting interior -- 1993 Mercedes-Benz 190 e,$500

2023-05-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not stock Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if this is stock or has been modified. Whichever, it looks pretty > good > > $500 or OBO Mechanic Special. Runs > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/215147237976137 >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

2023-05-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post was deleted. On Mon, May 8, 2023, 8:00 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For $800 that could be a fun topless beater > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On May 8, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Car Trauma

2023-05-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
For $800 that could be a fun topless beater --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 8, 2023, at 6:55 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/d/phoenix-1999-mercedes-clk320-convertible/7616644390.html > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting article about EVs

2023-03-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Imagine that, the Natural Law of Unintended Consequences rules, yet again. On Thu, Mar 30, 2023 at 12:54 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://jalopnik.com/stellantis-ceo-tavares-earth-not-enough-lithium-for-evs-1850281500 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting color combo 2010 mercedes benz e350 4matic

2022-07-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Could be Palladium silver. Very attractive. Not sure about the name of the interior color but it looks good On Thu, Jul 14, 2022, 9:51 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I kinda like it > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/orlando-mercedes-benz/7508456197.html >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

2022-04-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Says it's a Euro version. Instrumentation is also metric. Manuals are much more popular in Europe, guessing there are a lot of manual options that were never offerd in North America. On Tue, Apr 19, 2022, at 10:21 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/1992-mercedes-benz-300se-5-speed-manual Dogleg? Did they use the gearbox from the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting, not a SDL -- 1991 Mercedes Benz 350 SD TURBO SEDAN - $8, 700

2022-03-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ask for a list of what needs correcting. On Sat, Mar 19, 2022 at 11:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But crackhead price, It does look pretty nice though > > > https://greensboro.craigslist.org/ctd/d/colfax-1991-mercedes-benz-350-sd-turbo/7460191505.html > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting picture

2022-01-03 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Converted to veggie oil but blew the head." I'm not sure I want to go there... --FT On 1/3/22 10:55 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Not really sure what they're selling:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/438458564429569/ -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Talking to this guy at LKQ today he says his nephew (who is also A parts puller there) bought a 2010 E430 (I think that was it) from a guy who brought it in to sell as the air shocks (which I guess the car has) were collapsed and he didn’t want to pay for new ones so he was going to sell it to

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
It was a perfect storm, generated by the brains of those who lobby congress... The great crash of 2008 left people out of work, broke, and underwater on their house mortgages. They were not able to buy a new car when the garage they would keep it in was in foreclosure. Then, CFC program came out

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes CFC really screwed up the used car business even to this day. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 23, 2021, at 8:02 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-10-23 08:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: >> "Why is it harder to buy

Re: [MBZ] Interesting Trivia

2021-10-23 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-23 08:53, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Got this from the monthly Rock Auto newsletter: "Why is it harder to buy (newer) used cars built between 2009 and 2011 than it is to buy (older) used cars built between 2005 and 2007?" "About 25% fewer new cars were sold from 2009-2011

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And what was the MOST marketable? On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 12:16 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Considered on of the least marketable color combinations of the time. > > -D > > > On Oct 3, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Considered on of the least marketable color combinations of the time. -D > On Oct 3, 2021, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825 > > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] interesting color combo 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300 SE,$2,000

2021-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's amazingly cheap for such a good looking car. And it's a Marzeedez! On Sun, Oct 3, 2021 at 11:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > maroon interior in silver car, I'm not sure it works but there it is > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/265090048849825

Re: [MBZ] Interesting experience and commentary on electric cars

2021-10-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks - very informative. On Sat, Oct 2, 2021 at 2:53 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This guy took his Porch Taycan from London to the Nurburgring and > chronicled his experience. Interesting commentary on electrics at about > 15min > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah that would probably work too if the cig socket is not switched --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 6, 2021, at 12:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't those wires also live when using the ODB port to power the system? > The battery in a trunk you can't open does require something

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Aren't those wires also live when using the ODB port to power the system? The battery in a trunk you can't open does require something like the ODB port, but I wonder if the lighter socket won't do the same thing? On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 11:05 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The issue this can address is inability to access the battery in the trunk. I ordered one from Uncle XI for $11 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 6, 2021, at 11:40 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just use standard jumper cables from the extra battery to the > battery cables in the car -

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
True, but this is far more elegant of an approach, especially if you’re changing a battery. You would be wrestling live battery cables around the engine compartment while you’re trying to swap a battery. -D > On Aug 6, 2021, at 11:39 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just use standard

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Just use standard jumper cables from the extra battery to the battery cables in the car - no need for another device to lose On Fri, Aug 6, 2021 at 9:36 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I like this one that has just clips and a voltage display and fuse $11 > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I like this one that has just clips and a voltage display and fuse $11 https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000870058429.html --FT On 8/6/21 10:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: There are some less expensive ones that just use alligator clips for the battery connection, too. -D On Aug

Re: [MBZ] Interesting power thingie

2021-08-06 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
There are some less expensive ones that just use alligator clips for the battery connection, too. -D > On Aug 6, 2021, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Plugs into OBD port. Puts some electrons into the system, saw a guy in a vid > use it to pop the trunk on a W220 with a

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-05-14 15:20, Dwight Giles via Mercedes wrote: I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. That's what I thought. My earlier comment was based on the idea that I would not want to part that car out. I'd gladly part out a 300D to save it, I

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-14 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think coupe windshield is the same as sedan. Coupe is different from A pillar back. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Fri, May 14, 2021, 1:43 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window > was coupe specific.. > Someone set me

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
If the body is in decent shape that could be a reasonable price for a coupé --FT Sent from iPhone > On May 13, 2021, at 11:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-14 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yes. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 14, 2021 12:43 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: g2ma...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window was coupe specific.. Someone

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-13 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Does a coupe use a coupe only windshield? I thought only the rear window was coupe specific.. Someone set me straight on that detail please. On Thu, May 13, 2021 at 9:18 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > > Parts.

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You've got a good point. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2021 11:18 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Parts. I n

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-05-13 22:48, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Parts. I need a windshield. Front windshield? Lots of better places to get one of those than from a rust free coupe with decent paint. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-13 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Parts. I need a windshield. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 13, 2021 10:12 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix 1982 Mercedes diesel

Re: [MBZ] Interesting headlight fix

2021-05-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You going to buy it? On Thu, May 13, 2021, 11:12 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 1982 Mercedes diesel > > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/bar/d/granbury-1982-mercedes-diesel/7321284343.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2021-02-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I suspect that they are talking about the back of the differential facing the back bumper. It does not need to be removable because the front of the differential is removable along with the gears. I wonder if their replacement cover just glues on over the rusted out piece? Randy On

Re: [MBZ] Interesting tidbit

2021-02-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Craig via Mercedes writes: > I do, though, find it amazing any manufacturer would weld differential > covers in place! As long as it lasts through the warranty Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- 1984 Mercedes 300CD Turbo Diesel Coupe 300D - $3, 500 (Willow Spring)

2020-08-25 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Dreaming. Has over 360K miles and needs a repaint. On Tue, Aug 25, 2020 at 9:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Aside from the repaint looks pretty nice > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/willow-spring-1984-mercedes-300cd-turbo/7183292714.html > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting -- 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan,$1,300

2020-04-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Quite possibly the lousiest model they ever made. On Sun, Apr 26, 2020 at 12:27 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interior color: Pink > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/144883966301 > > 1976 Mercedes-Benz 280s Sedan > $1,300 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-21 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> G wrote: > I feel so safe and un-molested now that a major company, with a > history of closing access to anyone who doesn't fit their > specific algorithm is tracking my every keystroke, then selling > my information for profit.without my knowledge or > permission...don't you? Well,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I just looked, there were only 5 data points for a limited time (mostly specific days recently), one at Lowes, 2 at road intersections, one in the middle of the airport here, and one at the beach.  On another day it had me at home.  I'm thinking that this is when you might use Google Maps or

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
It is all in the fine print somewhere. Whenever you use any sort of software, there is an offer to let you read the rules and a button that lets you say "I Agree" without having to read it all. Do you know anyone who reads it? It is not like they give you any choice if you need or want the use

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Legally, I believe that qualifies as a "Contract of Adhesion". Which is illegal and specifically forbidden. Both parties must be fully informed and freely enter into said contract... Failure to inform one party, or coerce entry, voids any contract. But, I only observe and judge, not advise. YMMV

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On December 20, 2019 at 4:26 PM G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > .without my knowledge or permission...don't you? > By continuing to power up this phone for the first time, you agree to the Goolag Terms of Service... Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-20 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I feel so safe and un-molested now that a major company, with a history of closing access to anyone who doesn't fit their specific algorithm is tracking my every keystroke, then selling my information for profit.without my knowledge or permission...don't you? On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 12:53

Re: [MBZ] Interesting information from Google

2019-12-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 20 Dec 2019 12:50:20 -0700 Craig wrote: > So, if you allow it, I presume, Google can track where you have been in > addition to where you are. Sorry, I forgot to include another part of the page: See your travels You can see how far you travelled and the way you travelled from

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
One of the first local Mercedes I looked at here in Chucktown was a brown version of this, in really sad shape. It was totally clapped out, but had a manual transmission. I probably could have worked on the seller to get a low price, but I was too scared of taking on that project as my first

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
The US headlights would have been required to import back in the day. It has those aftermarket wheels where the chrome peels off around the rim, leaking air on a regular basis. My SLC had those when I bought it - not cool. Of course, it shouldn't be too hard to find the proper bundts for it. It

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It also has US headlights. On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 2:36 PM Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ve been to St. Simon’s its beautiful. > > If this euro, shouldn’t it have the itchy velour seats rather than > leather? A 126 stick shift would be cool! So, this would be the

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I’ve been to St. Simon’s its beautiful. If this euro, shouldn’t it have the itchy velour seats rather than leather? A 126 stick shift would be cool! So, this would be the m110 engine? So, either 2 carbs or the fuel injection? My old 82 euro 280 got pretty lousy gas mileage. Donald H.

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
First oil change at 92,000? On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 10:46 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:40:11 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-simons-island-1984-mercedes-benz/6991823275.html > > So why was the engine rebuilt

Re: [MBZ] interesting

2019-10-03 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 3 Oct 2019 13:40:11 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-simons-island-1984-mercedes-benz/6991823275.html So why was the engine rebuilt at 92,000 miles? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Interesting discussion on this nice 300SD

2019-08-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Nice, but $19k plus BAT fees seems excessive. Should we do a wagering pool on how much he'll lose in the sale? Mitch. > On August 9, 2019 at 10:17 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Looks like someone bought it now selling it again.  Nice car though. > >

Re: [MBZ] Interesting S430

2019-07-06 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
Most upholstery replaced? Is that something to be concerned about? Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Dan Penoff via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2019 9:16 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: Dan Penoff Subject: Re: [MBZ] Interesting S430

Re: [MBZ] Interesting S430

2019-07-06 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Maybe $4k with all the stuff that’s been done. That’s probably the top of the market I would think. The prices on these things is really soft, like the market on SLs of the 90s. -D > On Jul 6, 2019, at 11:53 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like many issues addressed,

Re: [MBZ] Interesting observation on Windoze situation

2019-06-18 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:43:51 + Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah. I boot into windows twice a year. Once for all the accumulated > updates, and once for TurboTax. > > I hate windows. That's why I am now typing on a Linux system. Craig ___

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