Do a paint correction with clay bar and a buffer (on sale at HF!) and it will look lots better
--FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 28, 2023, at 2:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Sounds like a swell idea. > My next hurdle is going to be how much “fading“ is too much. In one of the > two pictures, you could see some of it on the fender flare. > > AZBob > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 28, 2023, at 12:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Once you get it, if you choose to, let me know and maybe we can plan a >> mini-‘Q and install your hitch! We could come down to the valley and thaw >> out. >> >> -D >> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> i’m getting kind of excited about this. I just have to make sure it’s not >>> just because it’s different, new and shiny. I’m still waiting for more >>> pictures from the seller. >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 10:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Time for a reset here… >>>> >>>> I got confused between the W210 E55 and the ML55. My bad, it sucks to grow >>>> old sometimes… >>>> >>>> The ML55 looks nice. Other than cosmetics, you should be good with the >>>> rest. It’s a solid drive train and engine. That, and the ML55 had some >>>> nice little amenities, like the trip computer in the upper console, and a >>>> spare that’s stored inside the cargo area rather than below the car, for >>>> example. >>>> >>>> Adding a hitch is the same for any W163 across the board. Hitch and a >>>> brake light isolator will set you back about $200, along with maybe an >>>> hour or two of installation time. Easy-peasy. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 12:43 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> The M113/M113K (and M112) engines are really good — MILLION MILE ENGINES! >>>>> >>>>> --FT >>>>> Sent from iFōn >>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:53 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for clarifying that - I couldn’t recall. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:51 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> These engines are quite reliable so I wouldn’t worry about that. Drive >>>>>> it and enjoy and when you want a little excitement just mash the pedal. >>>>>> >>>>>> A hitch is cheap and easy although there might be some quirks on the 55. >>>>>> The spare is in the hatch area because of exhaust pipes or something >>>>>> underneath. Etrailer will know. >>>>>> >>>>>> The 63 M156 engine in the W164 etc has the head bolt issues in earlier >>>>>> years. Ask me about it! >>>>>> >>>>>> --FT >>>>>> Sent from iFōn >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:43 AM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/> via >>>>>>> Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Some of these had engines with head bolt issues, not sure if this is >>>>>> one of them, I’ll check. I think it was later models with a different >>>>>> engine. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Seller is sending me pictures of the “slight fading of the paint on the >>>>>> fender flares and the hood” . >>>>>> >>>>>> I don’t know if I want a go fast vehicle, but it sure is pretty. >>>>>> >>>>>> AZBob >>>>>> >>>>>> AZ >>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 9:16 AM, dan >>>>>>> penoff.com<http://penoff.com/><http://penoff.com/> via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Looking for a go-fast car? This is the one. That said, it will have a >>>>>> higher operating cost than a standard W210. How much? I have no idea. >>>>>> >>>>>> -D >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 10:45 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> So…what different kind of a can of worms would an ML55 AMG open? >>>>>> He says it has no hitch, of course, he has owned it for 10 years and has >>>>>> all the service records. >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for >>>>>> Windows >>>>>> >>>>>> From: Robert Rentfro<mailto:azbob...@gmail.com> >>>>>> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 8:37 AM >>>>>> To: Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>>>> Subject: 2001 Mercedes ML55 AMG >>>>>> >>>>>> https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-las-vegas-2001-mercedes-ml55-amg/7701727877.html >>>>>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for >>>>>> Windows >>>>>> >>>>>> Wow. Wonder if this isn’t a scam of some sort. >>>>>> >>>>>> Worth a text… >>>>>> >>>>>> AZBob >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> 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<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<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 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
