So what specific things do I need to be aware of if this black CDI becomes the front runner? The girls dig it.
AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Jun 1, 2023, at 8:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > That looks decent. Yeah knock $1k off and could be reasonable. But I'm > cheap too > > --FT > >> On 6/1/23 11:10 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Doesn’t look too bad. I would like to see $6k but I’m cheap. Maybe $7-7.5k? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Jun 1, 2023, at 8:13 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> >>> Used Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 CDI 4MATIC for Sale (with Photos) >>> <https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-M-Class-ML-320-CDI-4MATIC-t32368#listing=353164497/NONE/DEFAULT> >>> cargurus.com >>> <https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-M-Class-ML-320-CDI-4MATIC-t32368#listing=353164497/NONE/DEFAULT> >>> >>> <apple-touch-icon-180.png> >>> <https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-M-Class-ML-320-CDI-4MATIC-t32368#listing=353164497/NONE/DEFAULT> >>> >>> >>> <https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/t-Used-Mercedes-Benz-M-Class-ML-320-CDI-4MATIC-t32368#listing=353164497/NONE/DEFAULT> >>> >>> Like this? >>> It seems to have been sitting for a spell. >>> >>> AZBob >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>>> On May 31, 2023, at 5:56 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I would think $10k would get you a really nice example with good >>>> provenance. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Kaleb Striplin >>>> via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 8:41 PM >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Cc: Kaleb Striplin <ka...@striplin.net> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] CDI 4matics >>>> >>>> For a decent 07-08 you should be able to find one for $6-8k. $15k would be >>>> way too much. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>> On May 31, 2023, at 7:15 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I haven’t decided on a budget, I suppose. Depends on the deal I guess. >>>>> For an ‘07, ‘08, $15K upper limit? >>>>> >>>>> AZBob >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>> >>>>>> On May 31, 2023, at 5:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> How much in your budget? >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Wed, May 31, 2023 at 7:49 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The 642 is a complicated engine but a good engine. Problem area is oil >>>>>>> cooler seal leaks. If it’s been done you should be good. Timing chain >>>>>>> stretch can be an issue also usually related to the gasoline rated oil >>>>>>> they >>>>>>> spec for it in order to protect the DPF. I prefer to use a real diesel >>>>>>> rated synthetic such as Rotella t6 or similar. This will protect the >>>>>>> engine >>>>>>> but a small possibility of plugging up the DPF. If it does they can be >>>>>>> removed and cleaned out, or removed and tuned out. Also, I would look >>>>>>> for >>>>>>> a 07 or 08. 09 and later would have DEF and more issues to deal with. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On May 31, 2023, at 6:37 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < >>>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Starting in October, I will take on the new title of grandpa. In >>>>>>> preparation, I think I may sell my Passat TDI and maybe get an ML that >>>>>>> would prove easier for my daughter in the business of schlepping car >>>>>>> seats, >>>>>>> strollers, etc. >>>>>>>> Just when I think I have rectified the idea of not owning a diesel any >>>>>>> longer, I see a couple of low mileage, MLs that are CDI. >>>>>>>> Big picture/long-term, as compared to a similar petrol powered vehicle, >>>>>>> are these to be steered clear of? I probably haven’t paid well enough >>>>>>> attention when we’ve discussed this before. >>>>>>>> The one in question is an’08 320 ML CDI 4matic, black on black (of >>>>>>> course), 127k miles for somewhere around $8250. I didn’t see a way to >>>>>>> link >>>>>>> this CarGuru(?) posting. they seem to feel it’s a really good deal and >>>>>>> they >>>>>>> would love me to click on them and finance the piss out of it. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>> 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 >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> 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 >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > -- > --FT > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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