From: Peter Frederick via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2015 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
Over the last couple years my 300D has become reluctant to start at
below zero temps
On Mon, 9 Mar 2015 05:32:19 -0500 Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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A W210 4-matic would be the ticket. No spring perches to rust away, 4
wheel drive for the snow, Mercedes for safety.
Now that you mention it, Mitch in Michigan has one of those.
BTW, that is the second
There's a distinctive gap in decent MBs due to the Chrysler stuff.
Once you hit 2000, things go downhill rapidly for the most part. I'm amazed at
the number of cheap S500s out there once you get to 2000. These are to be
avoided at all costs for a number of reasons...
Dan
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Craig wrote:
I'm not sure I would want a W210, since we will be moving to the
Rust Belt in northern Indiana.
With the number of things we need to do before the end of the
month when we need to be out of our home, I'm thinking of
delaying the acquisition of another Mercedes until after we
Good point. I had forgotten all about the Chrysler connection.
Anyway, my 1983 300TD with 342,000 on the clock (replacement drive train
with approx. 260K miles) performed like a CHAMP (albeit a COLD champ) to
and from Ohio this weekend. And the Goform tires had GREAT road handling
and comfort
Andy sez: And the Goform tires had GREAT road handling
and comfort characteristics, and I didn't slip off the road ONCE.
Congrats! and good for you. I saw Plenty of ARkies went off the road
in an inch or two of white stuff.
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Why should they be avoided at all costs? The same used to be said about the 140
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On Mar 9, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
There's a distinctive gap in decent MBs due to the Chrysler stuff.
Once you hit 2000, things go downhill
Fit and finish sucks, reliability of critical systems such as the suspension is
poor and very expensive to repair, even as a DIY thing, cabin electronics are
wonky, and telematics suck (ask Jaime about that.)
At least the W140s are still within the ability of nearly any competent DIY
owner to
But, Chrysler quality went UP! I don't think you can blame the change in MB
quality on their having bought Chrysler - I think it's a symptom of the
thinking/planning that lead them to buy Chrysler then.
On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 1:50 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
In all honesty the roads were CLEAR with no ice or snow so I can't reliably
aver how well they handle on ICE or SNOW.
On Mon, Mar 9, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Andy sez: And the Goform tires had GREAT road handling
and comfort characteristics,
to be able to
find it. Its not return lines or anything obvious.
-Curt
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To: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com; Mercedes Discussion List
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Sent: Monday, March 9, 2015 7:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
Craig,
I'm glad Shirley is okay, and I'm
glad the Mercedes took care of it's first priority, the safety of it's
occupants.
Craig wrote:
I'm not sure I would want a W210, since we will be moving to the Rust
Belt in northern Indiana.
A W210 4-matic would be the ticket. No spring perches to
You should forget about another 140 and try a 210. While I agree the 140 is
very nice, the 210 is a decent modern car that are much easier to find.
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On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:49 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
Talked to the guy last week and he was
On Sun, 8 Mar 2015 11:15:57 -0500 Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Geez glad to hear she is ok. What was she driving? The snook car?
She's banged up, bruised, and sore, but is OK.
She was driving our '95 E320 (the one I bought from Snook). I haven't
seen it, but was
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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
That's what happens when you are trying to buy Florida geezermobiles
from old retired Yankees
--R
On 3/8/15 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:33:12 -0400 Max Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com
wrote:
Craig,
Have you started thinking about a replacement for the car yet?
Maybe commission Donald Snook or Kaleb to find a nice 140 sedan?
Perhaps leap forward to a 2005 E-class CDI, with a straight six
engine? I
That sort of thing is pretty scary, glad she has emerged mostly
functional. A testament I guess to a car that is 20 years old, and the
engineering in it. Not sure I would want to be in some other 20 yr old
vehicle and do that, though my truck is a 96 and I drive that. Hope I
never have the
Once he got a decent battery in it, my son's 190D started reliably in
Houghton, MI - on the UP - for two years. I'm sure it got plenty cold
there. I never had an issue with any of the OM60x engines at or a little
below 0F here. Mobil 1 is your friend (at the risk of starting another oil
thread).
Over the last couple years my 300D has become reluctant to start at
below zero temps. one or two cylinders fire right up, and if the
rest did like my old diesel did, it would take right off.
These days I have to keep cranking while it sputters and smokes,
eventually starting and running
diesel in that age
range should start right up in the cold.
-Curt
From: Craig via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2015 6:19 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
On Sun, 08 Mar 2015 11:33:12
Craig,
Have you started thinking about a replacement for the car yet?
Maybe commission Donald Snook or Kaleb to find a nice 140 sedan? Perhaps leap
forward to a 2005 E-class CDI, with a straight six engine? I think nice
examples start at about $14k or so. More and better safety features,
I’ve had folks on the prowl for a nice W140 sedan of late without a lot of
success. Not a lot locally, or for that matter, in the immediate area. There
is a really, really nice S500 in Naples I want but I’m not keen about driving
2+ hours to look at it, as it’s at a dealership…
Dan
On Mar
Geez glad to hear she is ok. What was she driving? The snook car?
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On Mar 7, 2015, at 11:51 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Long as Shirley's okeh, the rest is gravy. (sends good vibes along)
-MMM-
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM,
What about that 320 you were talking about?
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On Mar 8, 2015, at 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
wrote:
I’ve had folks on the prowl for a nice W140 sedan of late without a lot of
success. Not a lot locally, or for that matter, in the immediate
Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call me back when he could
set up a time to see the car. Haven’t heard back from him….
Got a line on a nice one owner S320 in Sarasota with 154k, dealer maintained,
etc., but I can’t seem to connect with the guy either. I’ve had emails from
That's what happens when you are trying to buy Florida geezermobiles
from old retired Yankees
--R
On 3/8/15 12:49 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Talked to the guy last week and he was supposed to call me back when he could
set up a time to see the car. Haven’t heard back from him….
I remain convinced that the time SWMBA was forced off the freeway
in the SL, had she been in the X5 it would have rolled. The 107
is low, wide, and heavy, and did not flip. There was a lot of
crap wedged between the tires and the rims, and a water jug in
the trunk was split. Lot of sideways
Washin' the Bermuda shorts and black socks and watchin' the clock for the
early bird specials. ;)
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, March 08, 2015 12:55 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley
Sounds like she was doing her best Hazzard County imitation!
Hee
Glad to hear she's OK. Just found this message in the Okiemail hold queue, so
sorry if it's not current...
Dan
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On Mar 7, 2015, at 12:51 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
Indeed, our prayers are with you. Thankful she's OK.
Wilt
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From: Craig McCluskey via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Sent: Friday, March 06, 2015 6:10 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Update XL: Shirley in a car wreck
I had hoped to send out an
Long as Shirley's okeh, the rest is gravy. (sends good vibes along)
-MMM-
On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 5:10 PM, Craig McCluskey via Mercedes
mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote:
I had hoped to send out an Update email describing all that has been
going on with us and what we think the Lord will have us
On Sat, 7 Mar 2015 13:20:06 -0500 WILTON via Mercedes
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Indeed, our prayers are with you. Thankful she's OK.
Thank you, Wilton.
Craig
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On Sat, 07 Mar 2015 12:59:43 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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Glad to hear she's OK.
Thank you, Dan.
Craig
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