Re: [MBZ] Gas Prices

On 2024-06-11 13:35, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: It seems to depend on location Around here, 93 recently (in the past 6-8 months) went up to $1.00 more than 87. Costco is currently $0.80 more. A couple years ago, when the normal difference was 90 cents, Costco was in the 70-75

Re: [MBZ] I’ve Got a Fever

On 2024-06-10 16:11, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Well, assuming that he had a heart attack or something similar and didn't know what was happening. It would be a bit disturbing if a wing fell off etc. and he got to ride it down while awake and coherent. An aircraft designer apparently

Re: [MBZ] One For The Michigan Folks

If the headlights are Bosch or Hella, seems like headlights plus scrap metal = $500. On 2024-06-09 21:46, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: https://swmi.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-joseph-1984-mercedes-benz-300d/7755437149.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

On 2024-06-07 12:12, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Have they invaded your area? Where? I believe Georgia is ground zero. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] OT: Giant venomous flying spiders will not parachute into New Jersey this summer

On 2024-06-07 01:43, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Good news, I guess. https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/joro-spiders-new-jersey-pennsylvania-philadelphia.html Not poisonous to humans, but they're big, annoying, their webs are very strong, and they kill hummingbirds.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Humongous solar plant goes online in China

On 2024-06-06 15:30, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/china-brings-worlds-largest-solar-162205069.html 5gW is 200,000 acres? 312 square miles? That's more than 17 miles squared. That's smaller than the county I live in, but it's still pretty big.

Re: [MBZ] OT I'm pretty sure I should if I knew where Saskatoon was

On 2024-06-04 10:55, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: You don’t want to know where Saskatoon is, believe me. A small town where nothing much happens, called Saskatoon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFEIVkSHaJU ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT: Airport

On 2024-06-03 10:53, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: As a geologist, I felt equally disrespected. https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/cave-of-crystals-the-deadly-cavern-in-mexico-dubbed-the-sistine-chapel-of-crystals ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Airport

I remember Fireball, but thought it was a lot newer than 1972. A quick image search got me pics of one with mechanical scoreboard and one that said "Fireball Classic" with LED scoreboard. I'm pretty sure the one I played was the latter. IIRC, it actually said "Fireball!" out loud when you

[MBZ] 100mph street racing a Metris mail van?

I hear they're the 2.0L turbo gas engine, early ones 7sp, latest ones 9sp. A far cry from the old 45mph Grumman LLV. https://www.abc4.com/news/national/ohio-postal-worker-pulled-over-for-driving-100-mph-allegedly-racing-a-mustang/ ___

[MBZ] BaT out of my price range.

These cost $575k in 2019? I remembered they were expensive, but didn't realize it was half million expensive. Comes with 3.5L EcoBoost engine! Is $575k to 757k in 5 years just keeping up with inflation? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-ford-gt-45/

Re: [MBZ] Live dangerously

Swing and a miss, Ralph. By the time your book hit the stores in 1965, the Corvairs on the dealer lots had proper IRS, and the only thing wrong with them was weight of the six cylinder engine hanging off the back of the transaxle like a Porsche 911. That's something I didn't realize before

Re: [MBZ] Live dangerously

On 2024-05-11 11:27, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Any SUV is probably more likely to roll over than that. I think the rear suspension was upgraded by 1965. I just checked, 1965 was exactly the year they went to a Corvette style suspension. Apparently it's a thing now to update early cars

Re: [MBZ] Rod Bender on BAT

I don't think BaT goes ga-ga over anything with 170k on the odometer. If it was 17k, the sky would be the limit. On 2024-05-11 11:34, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: 350SDL in pretty decent condition with fairly low miles. So far the bidding is in-frenzied.

Re: [MBZ] Cheap folding solar

On 2024-05-09 19:56, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Thu, 09 May 2024 14:05:36 -0400 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: 50 cents / Watt It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk price tag and x.97 pricing

Re: [MBZ] RIP W115.114

If FMV is clearly more than policy limits, keep the car and accept a check for the policy limit. Then prepare to give a frame shop $500-1000 to put it on the rack and stretch it back into place. The rest is just parts swapping. (this is assuming the passenger cabin is straight and the doors

[MBZ] Cheap folding solar

50 cents / Watt It carries the Costco Death Star, so it's available where it's available and not available where it's not. (Death Star is asterisk price tag and x.97 pricing on discontinued merchandise) ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

On 2024-05-09 10:42, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Mileage charge would be an equitable way to finance road maintenance. In inspection states, do it by odometer readings at inspection time. But I'm not willing to make Michigan into an inspection state just for that. The obvious

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps the tornado was closer to Okie Acres than I thought

On 2024-05-09 10:53, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I have rented a good-sized wood chipper a few times. They have safety features to mostly keep a user from killing zitselves but you need to be aware and cautious. The ones I rented can do a 4” branch. Engine driven. Loud as hell and

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

On 2024-05-08 17:37, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Out of curiosity I checked our local Chevy dealer's website. One new 2023 Bolt "EUV LT" asking $31k, one used (23k miles) appears to be exactly the same model, asking $22k. So owned one year and has lost nearly 1/3 of its value. At

Re: [MBZ] OT - How to Get a Network Connection in the Detached Garage

BTW, Midwest Energy and Communications buried fiber in my neighborhood this week and it appears they finished this afternoon. I thought the stake layout meant the trunk line was crossing the road at my east property line and running across my yard to the west, but it turned out they buried

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

On 2024-05-08 20:11, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Hoovie just posted a vid on his Cybertruck and had the Weezurd do an inspection on it. He also mentioned that in daily use it only charges to 80% to preserve the battery. If you want to go on a trip you can charge it to 100%. WTF?

Re: [MBZ] Electric Vehicles

On 2024-05-08 17:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Michigan Mitch, who no doubt has been caught up with tax season, was the resident Bolt/Volt expert, as I recall. Hopefully, he’ll have time to chime in on this. I was saving Curt's message to reply to. In 2012, when GM had one EV (the

Re: [MBZ] IT"S CLEAR!!! -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 600 Sedan 4D CALL OR TEXT TODAY! - $9, 995 (+ Dynamic Motors Clearwater)

I thought Lafayette was dead before that car was made. Make that 15 years before that car was made. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L._Ron_Hubbard On 2024-05-05 16:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Not a very attractive spec but only odometer: 47368 so maybe the oil cooler hasn't started

Re: [MBZ] OT Porch Problems

On 2024-04-30 17:37, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: So, do you think Porsche found out and put the screws to the dealership, or that the owner of the dealership found out and was not happy that he did not get the bribery monies? I'm thinking that the manager was selling cars for X+Y and

[MBZ] The 1.6-liter engine makes a maximum of 574 hp at 9000 rpm

Did we do this already? It's news to me, but apparently old news. https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a40164244/2023-mercedes-amg-one/ The 1.6-liter engine makes a maximum of 574 hp at 9000 rpm, though redline is all the way at 11,000. The electric motor attached to the engine, also known as

Re: [MBZ] OT: Fisker lost track of millions of dollars in customer payments

On 2024-03-27 22:59, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Realistically, I gave up all hope of ever getting my $250 deposit refunded after the stock price whent to zero... Hoovie has a car for you. A beautiful Kar(ma). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHuFRWY4ldg

Re: [MBZ] Scam? -- 1958 Mercedes-Benz 190SL - $29,000

On 2024-04-22 14:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Price seems very low https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/jacksonville-beach-1958-mercedes-benz/7738997145.html Bought on BAT, don't have room to store it, my loss is your gain!

Re: [MBZ] The Mercedes 500E Is the Greatest Benz Porsche Ever Built

On 2024-04-13 10:23, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I used Firefox browser and there is a "reader view" button that usually bypasses the paywall and just shows text on a page, it works for this Thanks for that, I never knew what Reader View was. View-Enter Reader View, or F9.

Re: [MBZ] The Mercedes 500E Is the Greatest Benz Porsche Ever Built

On 2024-04-13 00:53, OK DonN via Mercedes wrote: OK - the text: Thanks. -Mitch ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT - Solar

On 2024-04-02 20:04, Craig via Mercedes wrote: $160.00 --- = $ 0.32 / Watt, which is really cheap. 500 W I wouldn't pay $160 for a used 340W sans warranty, but for 500W you're getting somewhere. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-31 11:57, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: The solenoid is on the right side near the bottom of the shifter assembly as I recall. I don’t recall being able to get to it from in the car, but maybe you can. I just checked mine out when I knew it wasn’t working to see what was

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-31 11:16, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Mine is a newer facelift model, but I couldn't shift out of park one time. My issue was the brake light switch. There are two sets of contacts in it, one for the lights, and one as an input to the computer. Also there is a manual override

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-31 10:42, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It’s been a while but it’s down in there somewhere. I don’t think it’s designed to manually move it, since it doesn’t have a which release deal like later cars but you can, as far as I recall. Seemed like it was buried toward the bottom

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-31 10:31, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: On the 210 if you remove the wood panel you can manually take a screw driver and pry the leaver back that locks it. That's why I was hoping junkyard Kleb would chime in. Wood off already, where is this lever?

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-31 10:16, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Looks like the W210 is one that doesn’t have the release on the shifter like other models. However, some really good info on various aspects of the situation here: Thanks, Dan.

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-31 08:23, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Couple things here: There is a release for the shifter you can trip using a small screwdriver or a pen, as I recall. My ML has that, a little door at the rear/bottom of the pattern indicators. There's no door like that at the 1234D

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

I forgot to mention, after leaving the battery in it for an hour, it cranked nicely. No fire, no shift, but it cranks now, which it refused to do at first. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

On 2024-03-30 20:47, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Probably the shifter module. Common problem. Have you scanned it for faults? No, but IIRC there's a cable running to these older 722.6 shifters from the brake pedal. I'd just like to know where the override is so I can move the darn

[MBZ] 99 210 with 1234 shfiter stuck in park

I need to move my 99 wagon. So I put a battery in it, turned the key to run, put my foot on the brake, and it wouldn't leave Park. Also wouldn't try to crank. Took the battery out after a few minutes, checked it before putting it on a charger and it was at 12.7V, so I'd think it's charged.

Re: [MBZ] 1986 190E 2.3 16V Cosworth

On 2024-02-27 12:06, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Small cars that scream with the stick. Fun times. By today’s standards not particularly high performance but 40yr ago these were the nuts. A tree bit my 1986 16v last fall. More depressing than a moose biting your sister.

Re: [MBZ] Changing Oil on My W163

On 2024-01-19 13:57, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Is a vacuum pump (marketed for AC use) substantial enough? I have one of those already and it might sway me to do a DIY one to start with. AC pump will work, but it's low volume (slow) and high power (anything less substantial than a BBQ

Re: [MBZ] New Tools from Harbor Freight

On 2024-01-17 17:58, MB list etc via Mercedes wrote: Hmmm - I'm not sure how that name is being sent, but this is OK Don. Your old email was named OK Don. Your proton mail is named MB list etc. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] body in good condition no russ - 2006 CLK350

On 2024-01-16 23:22, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Looks nice. 200kmi makes me wonder if the engine is not a bad example. Who knows what “tune-up” means. Could mean 'two out of six coil packs died', or could mean 'balance shaft gears are shredded'.

Re: [MBZ] I am watching a utuber vid

On 2024-01-16 23:24, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: You have a fan club already. Look at this screenshot. Robert Nutson? No "K"? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Battery Conservation Convenience Functions Not Available

On 2024-01-16 18:05, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: BTX14 appears to be the size of the battery case. BTX has the positive terminal on your right when the terminals are facing you. The factory part seems to have it on your left. Is YTX14 the same size with reversed terminals?

Re: [MBZ] Battery Conservation Convenience Functions Not Available

That's the 2x2x4" battery I found this morning for $50s OE or teens from whoflungdung. The FPC link was MUCH larger. If I had the $170 size, I'd definitely measure it and find out what the generic battery model was. On 2024-01-16 10:17, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: That's a good deal

Re: [MBZ] Battery Conservation Convenience Functions Not Available

On 2024-01-16 00:03, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: The aux battery is getting weak. Time to replace it Are they only one amp hour? https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-4039-Mercedes-00-Battery/dp/B007XRBCAK/ Does it matter if the terminals are reversed, or are the cables long

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

The deeper the better, if you go deep enough the temp should approximate the annual average air temp. But unless your loop is infinitely large, the heat pump will cool the earth in the winter and warm it in the summer if you use AC. I had neighbors install a groundwater system with a hot well

Re: [MBZ] I figured out why the 642 was so hard to start, surprised it even started

One time in the 1980s my dad's Cutlass Ciera 4.3 gelled up, the steel line under the floor I think. Dad blamed the supercooled water from the salted roads splashing the underbody. Had it towed to a shop and they thawed it out indoors. I assume they put some treatment in the tank too. Another

Re: [MBZ] It was down to -1 at Okie acres, current temp 2, decided to see which diesels would start and which would not

On 2024-01-14 16:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I’m not sure what the deal is with the 642. I would have thought it would have started right up. Maybe it was the oil, maybe the battery is old. Maybe the glow plugs are encased in carbon. I'm thinking plugs. The battery sounded pretty

Re: [MBZ] It was down to -1 at Okie acres, current temp 2, decided to see which diesels would start and which would not

The 83 makes me glad my 79 has a hand throttle. ___ 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] New heat pump

On 2024-01-14 13:57, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: A few years ago I looked around online at Goodman 5 ton heat pumps and IIRC they were less than 2k for the inside and outside unit. Now days they are double or triple that. Looks like the stuff I bought, from the place I bought it (I had

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

On 2024-01-14 13:48, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I don't consider a heat pump to be a good primary heating system because they don't last all that long. The boiler in our house is at least 20 years old (probably more like 30) and still going strong, heat pumps would have to have been

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

I wonder if you could buy the components and a good used excavator for less than the installed price. A friend of mine has a KX-015, I never knew it was only 13hp. He has a thumb on the bucket and has used it to lift fallen trees. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: Locally I saw an ad for a similar 912, rust spots, etc, project car. The seller wanted $5k for it, in the 1980s. It was worth a lot less back then, but it would have been much cheaper to fix and paint back then too. But $5k in 198x dollars sounds way better than $45k

Re: [MBZ] Slightly O.T. A 912 Owned by a Hallucinating Stacc

Locally I saw an ad for a similar 912, rust spots, etc, project car. The seller wanted $5k for it, in the 1980s. It was worth a lot less back then, but it would have been much cheaper to fix and paint back then too. But $5k in 198x dollars sounds way better than $45k in 2024 dollars. Another

Re: [MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

My 2016 Cruze (RIP, #1 piston) would randomly fill the 8" touchscreen with a wall of text. The wall of text said, in essence, reading this screen while driving is dangerous. Then you have to find and press the "OK" button displayed after all the text, that they put on the screen to inform you

[MBZ] Who doesn't like a good light show?

Yuck. https://archive.is/YXbNL The Mercedes EQS SUV offers a symphony of interior lighting that pulses when the accelerator is pressed. - Photo Courtesy of Mercedes ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

On 2024-01-13 16:06, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: They have but they still crap out in real cold. I'd definitely want to have a wood stove or other backup heat source if I had to have a heat pump. Except for mini splits, every installation I've see has an integrated backup. Either

Re: [MBZ] KLEB CAR!!!!

Hey! This is a loading zone. You can't park here! We're not parking it. We're abandoning it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GPNuZ1SaSI On 2024-01-12 13:13, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: When my dad was at Harvard he got so sick of driving in Boston that one day he just parked on some side

Re: [MBZ] 2005 ML 350 - 169k miles - $3,900

Sounds about right. All W163s had the M112/M113 series engines. The M112 350s are 3.7L, the M272 350s are 3.5L. On 2024-01-12 23:08, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: 2006 i think --FT Sent from iFōn On Jan 12, 2024, at 10:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: When did they switch

Re: [MBZ] OT Torpedo Tender

Are we talking about the thing that looks like it has a couple of white pickup truck bed toppers on it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] New heat pump

The new outdoor unit probably has a bigger coil and will make heat at a lower temp than the old one. If it's a "17 seer" unit, I'd expect a good bit less than that without a matching air handler/indoor coil. What's the HSPF on the outdoor unit, is it ten or better?

Re: [MBZ] 2007 SL550 - 74k miles - $19,900

50th Anniversary? Is that worth extra money, like a R129 Silver Arrow? And if the 300SL came out in 1955, how is 50th Anniversary a 2007? Was '57 the first ragtop? On 2024-01-09 22:30, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Nice looking interior. Exterior is ho-hum.

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

So it cranked slower and slower until finally "clunk". That sounds like the probably didn't have enough energy to cause further damage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

On 2024-01-09 12:22, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Is this an interference engine? Fortunately I don't think he ever started it before it stopped spinning freely. I don't know how much valve damage, if any, you'd get if the chain failed at cranking speed.

Re: [MBZ] For Poos somewhat ratty but right spec -- 2001 Mercedes-Benz slk-class SLK 320 Roadster 2D, $3, 500

Wow, Poos wasn't kidding about R170 interior plastic. A $1500 Gator wouldn't last 15 minutes up north. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/677786129973238 On 2024-01-09 10:29, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: In Nowhere Backwoods Flahduh Stars and Bars seller 6 speed manual might clean

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 2018 Porch Cayenne 95kmi

I guess I'd rather have a $7500 Z4. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1068488064487140/ On 2024-01-09 10:40, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: haha yeah maybe but she did not take my advice anyway so not my worry. Plus it is a Macan not a Cayenne as I thought it was. SHE DONT NO

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

On 2024-01-09 01:18, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I pulled all the plugs no joy. Next is cam covers. Are the valve covers easier than the starter? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

On 2024-01-08 20:32, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I was able to spin the engine backwards a bit but going forward it hit a hard stop. Interestingly the timing marks on the crank pulley has 0deg right on top. Not sure if that means anything. Hydrolock #1? Dropped valve?

Re: [MBZ] well bugger. 07E350...

I'd take off the new/used starter and try to turn the engine over before writing it off. Mitch. On 2024-01-08 15:49, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: As it turns out the engine in this car is out of the bad range for M272 350 engines.  ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: This Company Plans To Make Diesel-Electric Conversion Kits for Old Pickups

On 2024-01-06 14:55, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: You'll still be able to roll coal with your EV truck! https://www.thedrive.com/news/diesel-electric-semi-maker-edison-wants-to-sell-pickup-truck-conversion-kits 60-90kWh seems like a huge battery for a hybrid. If you get 2 miles per kWh

Re: [MBZ] Own - $5,200 (Lexington) 2025 Mercedes-Benz

On 2024-01-06 14:45, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sat, 6 Jan 2024 18:57:29 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: 2025? That's what the box under the map says, which, of course is not true. W163, so I'm guessing 2005, which would make it the newest of the W163s.

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

On 2023-12-31 16:03, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Make sure you have two keys to the ML; you keep one and your wife keeps one. That saved our bacon once when we were on our 2018 road trip. My 2003 ML350 has metal (switchblade) keys, I'm sure his 2004 does also. If there's only one key/fob, try

Re: [MBZ] 2004 W211 4-matic oddities

On 2023-12-27 22:08, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Are all four tires the same size and brand? IIRC, setting off the 4Matic traction nannies results in a blinking yellow triangle with an exclamation point inside it. But normally, a tire size discrepancy just gets you the blinking triangle

Re: [MBZ] Tempting SL 500 on BAT

Doesn't Floyd have one of these? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1996-mercedes-benz-sl600-26/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1996 E320

On 2023-12-27 13:36, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What is a "hard key"? Something you stick in a lock and turn. My 1999 S210 has one that slides out of the smart key. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: weren't these race cars intended for oval courses?

MBZ content from the Classic Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMa3_tT5mKA On 2023-12-27 12:52, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: We're going to party like it's 1909...but we'll use modern helmets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGNIMNy7BtU ___ http

[MBZ] OT: weren't these race cars intended for oval courses?

We're going to party like it's 1909...but we'll use modern helmets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGNIMNy7BtU ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

The Clarkson thing looks like a 40 year American car, but in reality it's a Mitsuoka Le-Seyde. That's Mitsuoka, as in Viewt. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Quite a storm today

On 2023-12-17 17:27, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I will say lots of cruise ships didn’t get to dock at their ports and seas were rough, so I read. Today's Lake Michigan forecast had 50mph winds and 15-20' waves. Not a good day for pleasure boating, but the Edmund Fitgerald's sisters

Re: [MBZ] OT would this be a good way to kill myself? Subaru Engine gyrocopter, $10, 000

50-60 years ago, Mechanix Illustrated and Popular Science gave me the idea that autogyros were very safe compared to helicopters. (have HQ send Little Nellie, and request that her uncle accompany her) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Wallis So I was surprised to hear of this one, which

Re: [MBZ] OT Ain't this sumpin -- 1985 Baker-Zaiker 1 of 12, $30, 000

On 2023-12-16 10:23, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Dad's pride and joy https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/863682232111851 I assume one of these would be worth more, but likewise a very limited audience. Far more limited than the Avanti audience (also Studebaker content).

Re: [MBZ] Cheepcheep EV or old Benz? YOU DECIDE!!! Sky-high hybrid battery bill shocks Arizona man

On 2023-12-11 18:45, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Not practical for EVs currently in the US you mean... The only thing I can think of is hoist the car and stuff a battery in from the bottom. It'd still increase the overall weight of the vehicle noticeably. Both from not having the lowest

Re: [MBZ] "S63 Badges only for looks only." 2009 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $6, 500

On 2023-12-04 10:54, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It has highway miles, it does have a rebuilt title but that's not gonna stop this car from being what it is. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/233755229731545 If I'm going to do a badge upgrade, make mine S65 with V12 on the

Re: [MBZ] OT: Okieburger recipe

On 2023-12-01 22:54, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Are those a thing? You eat those? In OKC look up Tuckers, they have a few locations. And if you think you're man enough, order the Mother Tucker, its multiple layers of meat and grilled onions.

[MBZ] OT: Okieburger recipe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wm-rPBkW2o ___ 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] Groomers will be able to asses the needed equipment - 2010 Sprinter repo - $25, 000

On 2023-11-28 08:12, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Those mobile groomers are all over out here. A majority of them are set up in a Sprinter. People must make a decent living because I know it’s pricey to have them come groom one’s Doodles. Sometimes it's worth paying them come to you, so

Re: [MBZ] Groomers will be able to asses the needed equipment - 2010 Sprinter repo - $25, 000

https://mb-teilekatalog.info/view_DatacardAction.php?lang=E=WDYPE7CC6A5491570 When did they ditch the five cylinder? This one has the OM642 V6. And a long list of features, including: XC8 - VIN VISIBLE FROM OUTSIDE XL8 - WEIGHT VARIANT 3880 KG Y43 - HYDRAULIC JACK Z44 - REGISTRATION OF VEHICLE

Re: [MBZ] Beware of BMW

Did he have an M model, or a regular sedan? I can understand rubber band tires on AMGs and BMW M series, but regular passenger cars should not have them. But it's been a trend for the last 10+ years, and shows no sign of reverting to the mean. ___

Re: [MBZ] This car has been garaged since purchased - 2006 CLS500 - $3, 000

"Not garaged since new, garaged since I purchased it from CoPart." ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Dash cams

On 2023-11-26 20:20, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: I’ve bought cheap cams off Amazon at different times for $25-50. They have lighter plugs usually with another usb plug or two. You need some micro SD cards too. They work OK. There are dozens of different types with different features.

Re: [MBZ] Was abandoned with me. 2008 Mercedes-Benz m-class, $4, 200 2008 Mercedes ml320 CDI 4matic

I almost bought an 'abandoned' vehicle once. Guy bought a house with a 1950s or early 1960s ID19 in the back yard. Not rusty, but even if it 'ran when parked' (unknowable), it was parked a loong time ago, and just sorting out the suspension/brakes would have been beyond my budget. Aside

Re: [MBZ] OT Battery Buses

On 2023-11-11 07:56, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: This electric bus company got a lot of subsidies but still couldn’t make a go of the business Have you seen Amazon e-van deliveries yet? Powered by Rivian. You get a custom van if you order 100,000 of them. Kinda like UPS' unique

Re: [MBZ] Lookie at What is Starting to Appear on the CL

On 2023-11-09 14:37, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/phoenix-2022-mercedes-eqs-450-sedan/7678496878.html Nuclear powered MBZ? That sounds like the car for you. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] $1500 R500 cheap fixes

Right click...open in private window...avoids getting told to remove your adblockers. Watch the clock when he starts it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie has a new woman?

On 2023-11-03 08:16, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I tried not to judge but never understood the deal with his wife. Seemed odd to me. It would appear he has definitely moved up. When I first started noticing these videos (yesterday) of this new woman, I speculated they worked together

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie and his new girl

On 2023-11-03 20:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: They started a new YouTube called Good Morning YouTube and the one that just came out details their meeting and development of their relationship. It’s quite fun. Maxim was mentioned. So this is what she looked like, younger and

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie has a new woman?

On 2023-11-02 23:08, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: From what I recall Hoovie has an Asian wife. I very rarely watch his videos anymore but noticed he has been making videos with some hot blond. They appear to be together more than just work partners. Did I miss something? Did he replace

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