Re: [MBZ] Oh poos

[Dan Penoff]

I especially like the flames in the ad. Just the thing to make me think about a 
Mercedes

Dan

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>> 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 320W
>> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/4959128843.html
>> 
>> via cPro Craigslist App
>> iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
>> Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
> 
> At least it is not black.   how many miles?
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Re: [MBZ] I *Think* I Bought a Car

[Dan Penoff]

Beats me.

He called and left me a voice mail yesterday afternoon. I started listening to 
it and only heard "fair" and "$5800". At that point I shut off the phone, as 
there was nothing else for me to hear as far as I'm concerned.

I'm sort of "meh" about this car, mainly due to the model year (1996) and it 
being at the very top end of my budget.  He's had it for sale for at least a 
month if not more, and I'm the only person who has shown an interest according 
to him. That should be a tell right there about the asking price, and I'm 
pretty sure he knows it.

I'm taking Curly's approach and not being in a hurry. I'll find the right car 
eventually.  If I end up with the S320 from the diplomatic guy in Sarasota I'll 
be happy.  He gets back on the 9th, which is this coming Thursday.  If not, 
there will be others, I'm sure.

Dan

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> On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:19 PM, Mitch Haley  wrote:
> 
> Dan Penoff wrote:
> 
>> "the recent repair bill from eurotech-automotive.com in Spring Hill Fla. 
>> (352) 597-2660 will be included for your records..Tom"
>> I'm assuming that's a "Yes"?
> 
> It's not a definitive statement, but it sounds like a continued argument for 
> applying the bill to the price of the car...
> 
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[MBZ] Email list questions

[Tim Crone]

Hi folks,

Has anyone set up their domain email for DKIM and tried to use the mailing
list?  Also, do I need to add the mailing list server to my SPF record?

If no one knows I will report tomorrow, when I get the logs back.

Thanks,
Tim
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[MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Tim Crone]

Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.

I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to
find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always driven
old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being outside.

So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof orange
is probably not going to happen.

Thanks,
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Rick Knoble]

‎Tim queries:
>So how does this work?  Do you >get to where you can differentiate >your
>silver Camry from the thirty other >silver Camrys?

Key fob remote light blinker clicker thingie. Oh, and brown is the new silver. 
Of course this august group would rely on superior memory skills. Then again, 
no one here would drive a silver Camry. 
‎
Rick 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Rick Knoble]

‎Tim queries:
>So how does this work?  Do you >get to where you can differentiate >your
>silver Camry from the thirty other >silver Camrys?

Key fob remote light blinker clicker thingie. Oh, and brown is the new silver. 
Of course this august group would rely on superior memory skills. Then again, 
no one here would drive a silver Camry. 
‎
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[dseretakis]

You don't buy a Camry.

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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 7:48 AM, Tim Crone  wrote:
> 
> Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.
> 
> I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
> Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
> into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to
> find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always driven
> old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
> business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being outside.
> 
> So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
> silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof orange
> is probably not going to happen.
> 
> Thanks,
> Tim
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Rich Thomas]

Some years ago I flew into Dulles late at night, went and picked up a 
rental car and drove on to the hotel where I parked in the lot. White 
Ford Taurus.  Next morning I come out and there are like 30 white Tauri 
parked in the lot.  I finally found it by looking at license plates, the 
key tag had the plate number on it.  No telling how I would have 
determined which was mine if not for that, other than trying a key in 
each one which might or might not have found "my" car.


--R



On 4/3/15 7:48 AM, Tim Crone wrote:

Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.

I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to
find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always driven
old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being outside.

So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof orange
is probably not going to happen.

Thanks,
Tim
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Re: [MBZ] Oh poos

[G Mann]

Yes, the flames impart the visual image of "ice cold air" after you buy it.
;))

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:30 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

> I especially like the flames in the ad. Just the thing to make me think
> about a Mercedes
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:28 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 320W
> >> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/4959128843.html
> >>
> >> via cPro Craigslist App
> >> iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
> >> Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Oh poos

[WILTON]

Yep, I noticed that, too; really made want one.   ;<)

Wilton

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Oh poos


I especially like the flames in the ad. Just the thing to make me think 
about a Mercedes


Dan

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On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:28 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:


1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 320W
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/4959128843.html

via cPro Craigslist App
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android


At least it is not black.   how many miles?

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Re: [MBZ] Oh poos

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

The companies that do the listings for dealers do that stuff 

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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 4:30 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> 
> I especially like the flames in the ad. Just the thing to make me think about 
> a Mercedes
> 
> Dan
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
> On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:28 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>> 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 320W
>>> http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/ctd/4959128843.html
>>> 
>>> via cPro Craigslist App
>>> iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
>>> Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[OK Don]

I have that issue with the gray F150 in the lot at Lowes - I put a 2X stake
in each rear corner pocket on the bed. They both make it easier to climb
into the bed, and I'm the only one in the lot with them. A friend hung a
stuffed toy from the rear view mirror in his expedition so he could tell
which one was his. Do something to "make it yours".
On the other hand, friends don't let friends buy/drive Asian junk cars . . .

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 6:48 AM, Tim Crone  wrote:

> Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.
>
> So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
> silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof orange
> is probably not going to happen.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim
>



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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[OK Don]

While on the topic of a new car . . .

"Mercedes-Benz C-Class Named 2016 World Car of the Year"

*The Mercedes-Benz
 C-Class was
officially named the 2016 World Car of the Year today during the New York
Auto Show.*

It edged past the Ford Mustang and the Volkswagen Passat to take the award,
marking the first time in three years that a product from the Volkswagen
Group didn’t get the award. The W205 C-Class is considerably larger than
the W204 generation and is available with either a turbocharged
four-cylinder of six-cylinder engine in the U.S. market.

Of course there is also the high-performance V8-powered AMG model, but
that’s an entirely different animal. Pricing for the C300 kicks off at
$39,325 and for that price you get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
engine powering the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic
transmission. The V6-powered C400 starts at $49,515.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/04/mercedes-benz-c-class-named-2016-world-car-of-the-year.html


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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Andrew Strasfogel]

I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
of a newer car?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 12:32 AM, OK Don  wrote:

> Both the 114/115 and the 124 handle/drive better than the 123. It was a low
> point in suspension design - they dropped the double wishbone front end for
> the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered, until they figured out
> the rear end to compensate.
>
> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
>
> > 123 handling is awesome especially with GOFORM tires.
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:51 PM, Dwight Giles 
> > wrote:
> >
> > >  You are right about 124 handling. Mt 2.5t handles so well  &  i
> > get 28-30 mpg on it for
> > > my  300-500 commuting miles per week.
> > > On Apr 2, 2015 10:26 PM, "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > > My 300D 2.5t is the best car i have ever owned in 50 years of cars.
> > Also
> > > >> better driver than any of the 123's I had/have.
> > > >>
> > > >
> > > > 123s are durable and comfortable, but the handling was 'merkunized
> and
> > > not as crisp as its predecessors.
> > > >
> > > > The 124 handles like a rocket on  rails.  Fun car, but not as
> > comfortable
> > > > as 123 or 126.  In OM602 form, a very economical car.
> > > >
> > > > The 126 is comfortable and very good looking.  SDL is a wonderful
> car.
> > > >
> > > > Each one is great in its own right.  I am quite happy to have one or
> > more
> > > > of each.
> >
> >
>
>
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>
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> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
>
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Re: [MBZ] I *Think* I Bought a Car

[Andrew Strasfogel]

Reminds me of the old adage espoused by cool college dudes when dating
coeds:  "Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen."

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:39 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

> Beats me.
>
> He called and left me a voice mail yesterday afternoon. I started
> listening to it and only heard "fair" and "$5800". At that point I shut off
> the phone, as there was nothing else for me to hear as far as I'm concerned.
>
> I'm sort of "meh" about this car, mainly due to the model year (1996) and
> it being at the very top end of my budget.  He's had it for sale for at
> least a month if not more, and I'm the only person who has shown an
> interest according to him. That should be a tell right there about the
> asking price, and I'm pretty sure he knows it.
>
> I'm taking Curly's approach and not being in a hurry. I'll find the right
> car eventually.  If I end up with the S320 from the diplomatic guy in
> Sarasota I'll be happy.  He gets back on the 9th, which is this coming
> Thursday.  If not, there will be others, I'm sure.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:19 PM, Mitch Haley 
> wrote:
> >
> > Dan Penoff wrote:
> >
> >> "the recent repair bill from eurotech-automotive.com in Spring Hill
> Fla. (352) 597-2660 will be included for your records..Tom"
> >> I'm assuming that's a "Yes"?
> >
> > It's not a definitive statement, but it sounds like a continued argument
> for applying the bill to the price of the car...
> >
> > Mitch.
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Andrew Strasfogel]

You could treat your generic car like personalized suitcases coming down
the baggage conveyor belt - attach a cute ribbon to the door handle.

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:37 AM, OK Don  wrote:

> While on the topic of a new car . . .
>
> "Mercedes-Benz C-Class Named 2016 World Car of the Year"
>
> *The Mercedes-Benz
>  C-Class was
> officially named the 2016 World Car of the Year today during the New York
> Auto Show.*
>
> It edged past the Ford Mustang and the Volkswagen Passat to take the award,
> marking the first time in three years that a product from the Volkswagen
> Group didn’t get the award. The W205 C-Class is considerably larger than
> the W204 generation and is available with either a turbocharged
> four-cylinder of six-cylinder engine in the U.S. market.
>
> Of course there is also the high-performance V8-powered AMG model, but
> that’s an entirely different animal. Pricing for the C300 kicks off at
> $39,325 and for that price you get a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder
> engine powering the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic
> transmission. The V6-powered C400 starts at $49,515.
>
>
> http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/04/mercedes-benz-c-class-named-2016-world-car-of-the-year.html
>
>
> --
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>
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>
> *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
>
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
>
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[OK Don]

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
wrote:

> I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
> of a newer car?
>
>
> --
>
OK Don

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Andrew Strasfogel]

$800?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 11:05 AM, OK Don  wrote:

> $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
>
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 9:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
>
> > I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front
> seat
> > of a newer car?
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> OK Don
>
> NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!
>
> *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
>
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
>
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Re: [MBZ] I *Think* I Bought a Car

[Dan Penoff]

It comes down to two things:

1.) Setting limits. It's always easy to think, "Just another couple hundred 
dollars and I can have this!"  That approach often ends up poorly.  While I 
certainly understand that reaching beyond expectations for a one-time deal or 
something that far exceeds what I was really looking for is a possibility, I 
try to stick to my guns when I set a price limit.  Doing otherwise is a 
decision you're going to deal with every time you see the car and get behind 
the wheel.  I don't care for that kind of angst, thank you.

2.) The willingness to walk away.  Just as we spoke about this recently with 
someone's car purchase (Rich?) the willingness to walk away is a strong 
incentive for the motivated seller. Will the "Goodfellows" guy come back and 
meet my price? Maybe. Knowing we were within $300 dollars has got to be a 
motivation for him, especially if he's serious about selling. If so, he'll call 
me back. If not, I know where I stand and am comfortable in my decision as to 
the value of the car (to me.). If I decide to relent later I now know his 
price, if he's willing to sell at that point.

There's a really good book on negotiating that I read some years back. I was 
also sent to the course the author still teaches, I believe.  It's called, 
"Negotiate to Close" by Alex Karras.  Lots of really good information that can 
be applied to many different situations.

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> Reminds me of the old adage espoused by cool college dudes when dating
> coeds:  "Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen."
> 
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:39 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
>> 
>> Beats me.
>> 
>> He called and left me a voice mail yesterday afternoon. I started
>> listening to it and only heard "fair" and "$5800". At that point I shut off
>> the phone, as there was nothing else for me to hear as far as I'm concerned.
>> 
>> I'm sort of "meh" about this car, mainly due to the model year (1996) and
>> it being at the very top end of my budget.  He's had it for sale for at
>> least a month if not more, and I'm the only person who has shown an
>> interest according to him. That should be a tell right there about the
>> asking price, and I'm pretty sure he knows it.
>> 
>> I'm taking Curly's approach and not being in a hurry. I'll find the right
>> car eventually.  If I end up with the S320 from the diplomatic guy in
>> Sarasota I'll be happy.  He gets back on the 9th, which is this coming
>> Thursday.  If not, there will be others, I'm sure.
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
>> 
>>> On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:19 PM, Mitch Haley 
>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Dan Penoff wrote:
>>> 
 "the recent repair bill from eurotech-automotive.com in Spring Hill
>> Fla. (352) 597-2660 will be included for your records..Tom"
 I'm assuming that's a "Yes"?
>>> 
>>> It's not a definitive statement, but it sounds like a continued argument
>> for applying the bill to the price of the car...
>>> 
>>> Mitch.
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[MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Peter Hertzing]

Hello All:

Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
parts...

Let me know please..

Peter
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Jim Cathey]

I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front 
seat

of a newer car?


A crapload of money?


[123] dropped the double wishbone front end for
the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered,


Really?  I thought the strut showed up for 124/201.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] More AC issues

[Jim Cathey]

high and low side is equalized, so I guess compressor is shot


Most likely, especially if they're exactly equal.  Not sure
x valve can be open far enough to cause that symptom.  The
problem would be the reed valves in the compressor.

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Max Dillon]

Interior color and options, like heated seats?  Exterior color?  Headlights 
good?  Hood?

Location?

Does the steering box leak?


-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On April 3, 2015 11:18:13 AM EDT, Peter Hertzing  wrote:
>Hello All:
>
>Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
>side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
>mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
>conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
>consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
>this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
>parts...
>
>Let me know please..
>
>Peter
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Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

[Jim Cathey]

Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a 
vehicle?


Highly State-dependent.  In WA, the total cost (for an abandoned car, 
the

Frankenheap) was the price of a certified delivery State form letter to
the last owner of record.  (I filled it out, and mailed it.)  It 
bounced,
which was the best possible outcome.  I took that, _unopened_, along 
with

my bill of sale to the licensing agent.  That's all it took, plus the
usual tax and fees for any car sale.  In this case (10yo CA plates)
there was an out-of-State inspection/fee, which is mostly checking
VIN numbers.  $50, at that time.

I wasn't about to spend serious money washing a title for
that $100 car!

-- Jim


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Re: [MBZ] I *Think* I Bought a Car

[Andrew Strasfogel]

OTOH, if you're searching for a very rare/hard to find model - or even a
pretty color (also rare) that makes your pulse race - you may need to bend
the rules a bit.

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 11:13 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

> It comes down to two things:
>
> 1.) Setting limits. It's always easy to think, "Just another couple
> hundred dollars and I can have this!"  That approach often ends up poorly.
> While I certainly understand that reaching beyond expectations for a
> one-time deal or something that far exceeds what I was really looking for
> is a possibility, I try to stick to my guns when I set a price limit.
> Doing otherwise is a decision you're going to deal with every time you see
> the car and get behind the wheel.  I don't care for that kind of angst,
> thank you.
>
> 2.) The willingness to walk away.  Just as we spoke about this recently
> with someone's car purchase (Rich?) the willingness to walk away is a
> strong incentive for the motivated seller. Will the "Goodfellows" guy come
> back and meet my price? Maybe. Knowing we were within $300 dollars has got
> to be a motivation for him, especially if he's serious about selling. If
> so, he'll call me back. If not, I know where I stand and am comfortable in
> my decision as to the value of the car (to me.). If I decide to relent
> later I now know his price, if he's willing to sell at that point.
>
> There's a really good book on negotiating that I read some years back. I
> was also sent to the course the author still teaches, I believe.  It's
> called, "Negotiate to Close" by Alex Karras.  Lots of really good
> information that can be applied to many different situations.
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:48 AM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> >
> > Reminds me of the old adage espoused by cool college dudes when dating
> > coeds:  "Treat 'em mean, keep 'em keen."
> >
> >> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:39 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> >>
> >> Beats me.
> >>
> >> He called and left me a voice mail yesterday afternoon. I started
> >> listening to it and only heard "fair" and "$5800". At that point I shut
> off
> >> the phone, as there was nothing else for me to hear as far as I'm
> concerned.
> >>
> >> I'm sort of "meh" about this car, mainly due to the model year (1996)
> and
> >> it being at the very top end of my budget.  He's had it for sale for at
> >> least a month if not more, and I'm the only person who has shown an
> >> interest according to him. That should be a tell right there about the
> >> asking price, and I'm pretty sure he knows it.
> >>
> >> I'm taking Curly's approach and not being in a hurry. I'll find the
> right
> >> car eventually.  If I end up with the S320 from the diplomatic guy in
> >> Sarasota I'll be happy.  He gets back on the 9th, which is this coming
> >> Thursday.  If not, there will be others, I'm sure.
> >>
> >> Dan
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPad
> >>
> >>> On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:19 PM, Mitch Haley 
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Dan Penoff wrote:
> >>>
>  "the recent repair bill from eurotech-automotive.com in Spring Hill
> >> Fla. (352) 597-2660 will be included for your records..Tom"
>  I'm assuming that's a "Yes"?
> >>>
> >>> It's not a definitive statement, but it sounds like a continued
> argument
> >> for applying the bill to the price of the car...
> >>>
> >>> Mitch.
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Curly McLain]

I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
of a newer car?


Why would you want to?  You have 2 very nice cars.  You have owned a 
museum quality flop top.


Why would you want a prastic car?

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Andrew Strasfogel]

What's a flop top?  I owned a 111 coupe with a sunroof - is that what you
mean?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 11:59 AM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:

> I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
>> of a newer car?
>>
>
> Why would you want to?  You have 2 very nice cars.  You have owned a
> museum quality flop top.
>
> Why would you want a prastic car?
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[MBZ] Not new, but nice

[Curly McLain]

It takes a special car to amaze Jay Leno!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4uEk3AcY84&feature=youtu.be


From 2010, apparently.  Prices he quotes are way low now.

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Curly McLain]

What's a flop top?  I owned a 111 coupe with a sunroof - is that what you
mean?


Sorry, I thought it was a convertible.  Still a very special car.

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Re: [MBZ] A sprinter for Dave M

[Max Dillon]

Hmm, "will be officially released on April Fool's Day..."
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On April 3, 2015 12:01:08 AM EDT, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-F-q_4R29U
>
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Re: [MBZ] I *Think* I Bought a Car

[Dan Penoff]

That was my point in #1.  There are rare occasions where it makes sense to have 
some leeway.

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> OTOH, if you're searching for a very rare/hard to find model - or even a
> pretty color (also rare) that makes your pulse race - you may need to bend
> the rules a bit.
> 
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 11:13 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
>> 
>> It comes down to two things:
>> 
>> 1.) Setting limits. It's always easy to think, "Just another couple
>> hundred dollars and I can have this!"  That approach often ends up poorly.
>> While I certainly understand that reaching beyond expectations for a
>> one-time deal or something that far exceeds what I was really looking for
>> is a possibility, I try to stick to my guns when I set a price limit.
>> Doing otherwise is a decision you're going to deal with every time you see
>> the car and get behind the wheel.  I don't care for that kind of angst,
>> thank you.

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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Dan Penoff]

Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate punishment to the 
perpetrator who was responsible?

Dan

Sent from my iPad

> On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:
> 
> Hello All:
> 
> Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
> side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
> mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
> conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
> consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
> this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
> parts...
> 
> Let me know please..
> 
> Peter
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Fred Moir]

Dynamite?

Fred Moir.Lynn MA.Diesel preferred.

> Date: Fri, 3 Apr 2015 10:46:37 -0400
> From: astrasfo...@gmail.com
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] the "club"
> 
> I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
> of a newer car?
> 
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 12:32 AM, OK Don  wrote:
> 
> > Both the 114/115 and the 124 handle/drive better than the 123. It was a low
> > point in suspension design - they dropped the double wishbone front end for
> > the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered, until they figured out
> > the rear end to compensate.
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> > wrote:
> >
> > > 123 handling is awesome especially with GOFORM tires.
> > >
> > > On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:51 PM, Dwight Giles 
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > > >  You are right about 124 handling. Mt 2.5t handles so well  &  i
> > > get 28-30 mpg on it for
> > > > my  300-500 commuting miles per week.
> > > > On Apr 2, 2015 10:26 PM, "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > My 300D 2.5t is the best car i have ever owned in 50 years of cars.
> > > Also
> > > > >> better driver than any of the 123's I had/have.
> > > > >>
> > > > >
> > > > > 123s are durable and comfortable, but the handling was 'merkunized
> > and
> > > > not as crisp as its predecessors.
> > > > >
> > > > > The 124 handles like a rocket on  rails.  Fun car, but not as
> > > comfortable
> > > > > as 123 or 126.  In OM602 form, a very economical car.
> > > > >
> > > > > The 126 is comfortable and very good looking.  SDL is a wonderful
> > car.
> > > > >
> > > > > Each one is great in its own right.  I am quite happy to have one or
> > > more
> > > > > of each.
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
> > --
> > OK Don
> >
> > NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!
> >
> > *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
> > our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
> >
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> > learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> > for themselves."
> >
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> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Curly McLain]

Hello All:

Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
parts...

Let me know please..

Peter


Bummer.  I don't think i need any parts from that new of a car.  210 
isn't it?   Do you need to locate a replacement?   Wagons are nice. 
We still miss the 300TD.



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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[G Mann]

Since I'm hearing nothing of injuries to yourself or family, may I presume
the car did it's job and protected all on board? If the carnage is all
machinery, then, while I feel your loss of a good car friend, I'm glad you
all survived, hopefully unharmed.



On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

> Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate punishment to
> the perpetrator who was responsible?
>
> Dan
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> > On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:
> >
> > Hello All:
> >
> > Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
> > side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
> > mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
> > conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
> > consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
> > this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
> > parts...
> >
> > Let me know please..
> >
> > Peter
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[WILTON]

'Hope nobody was hurt.  Also hope the settlement and the disposition go 
well.


Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Peter Hertzing" 

To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 11:18 AM
Subject: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon



Hello All:

Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
parts...

Let me know please..

Peter
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Peter Hertzing]

P.S.. Carbondale, IL

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:

> Oh yea not injuries.. Driver was obviously not paying attention but
> managed to not hurt anyone in the 5 car accident...
>
> Grey MB tex inside...  Headlights good (I'll double check) and I think the
> hood remained square I'll also check on it.  Exterior is White with lower
> gray..  Heated seats both worked.  Steering didn't leak (never looked but I
> never add)..
>
> Thanks.
>
> Peter
>
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, G Mann  wrote:
>
>> Since I'm hearing nothing of injuries to yourself or family, may I presume
>> the car did it's job and protected all on board? If the carnage is all
>> machinery, then, while I feel your loss of a good car friend, I'm glad you
>> all survived, hopefully unharmed.
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
>>
>> > Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate punishment
>> to
>> > the perpetrator who was responsible?
>> >
>> > Dan
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPad
>> >
>> > > On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing 
>> wrote:
>> > >
>> > > Hello All:
>> > >
>> > > Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The
>> right
>> > > side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
>> > > mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
>> > > conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
>> > > consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items
>> from
>> > > this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
>> > > parts...
>> > >
>> > > Let me know please..
>> > >
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Peter Hertzing]

Oh yea not injuries.. Driver was obviously not paying attention but managed
to not hurt anyone in the 5 car accident...

Grey MB tex inside...  Headlights good (I'll double check) and I think the
hood remained square I'll also check on it.  Exterior is White with lower
gray..  Heated seats both worked.  Steering didn't leak (never looked but I
never add)..

Thanks.

Peter

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, G Mann  wrote:

> Since I'm hearing nothing of injuries to yourself or family, may I presume
> the car did it's job and protected all on board? If the carnage is all
> machinery, then, while I feel your loss of a good car friend, I'm glad you
> all survived, hopefully unharmed.
>
>
>
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
>
> > Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate punishment to
> > the perpetrator who was responsible?
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> > > On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing 
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello All:
> > >
> > > Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The right
> > > side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
> > > mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
> > > conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
> > > consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items from
> > > this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
> > > parts...
> > >
> > > Let me know please..
> > >
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Curly McLain]

We're all glad it did its job and protected everyone inside.

That is one "why I drive a Mercedes Benz" and an important one. 
From your earlier posts, I thought perhaps it was parked when 
sideswiped.


Is it driveable if it had bumpers put on?   It kinda sounds like it 
is.  Do the right doors open and close?





P.S.. Carbondale, IL

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:


 Oh yea not injuries.. Driver was obviously not paying attention but
 managed to not hurt anyone in the 5 car accident...

 Grey MB tex inside...  Headlights good (I'll double check) and I think the
 hood remained square I'll also check on it.  Exterior is White with lower
 gray..  Heated seats both worked.  Steering didn't leak (never looked but I
 never add)..

 Thanks.

 Peter

 On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, G Mann  wrote:


 Since I'm hearing nothing of injuries to yourself or family, may I presume
 the car did it's job and protected all on board? If the carnage is all
 machinery, then, while I feel your loss of a good car friend, I'm glad you
 all survived, hopefully unharmed.



 On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

 > Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate punishment
 to
 > the perpetrator who was responsible?
 >
 > Dan
 >
 > Sent from my iPad
 >
 > > On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing 
 wrote:
 > >
 > > Hello All:
 > >
 > > Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The
 right
 > > side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
 > > mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
 > > conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
 > > consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items
 from
 > > this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it for
 > > parts...
 > >
 > > Let me know please..
 > >
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel]

Now comes the fun part - dealing with the other guy's insurance company.
Be sure to keep us informed as to how it goes...

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:

> We're all glad it did its job and protected everyone inside.
>
> That is one "why I drive a Mercedes Benz" and an important one. From your
> earlier posts, I thought perhaps it was parked when sideswiped.
>
> Is it driveable if it had bumpers put on?   It kinda sounds like it is.
> Do the right doors open and close?
>
>
>
>
>  P.S.. Carbondale, IL
>>
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Peter Hertzing 
>> wrote:
>>
>>   Oh yea not injuries.. Driver was obviously not paying attention but
>>>  managed to not hurt anyone in the 5 car accident...
>>>
>>>  Grey MB tex inside...  Headlights good (I'll double check) and I think
>>> the
>>>  hood remained square I'll also check on it.  Exterior is White with
>>> lower
>>>  gray..  Heated seats both worked.  Steering didn't leak (never looked
>>> but I
>>>  never add)..
>>>
>>>  Thanks.
>>>
>>>  Peter
>>>
>>>  On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, G Mann  wrote:
>>>
>>>   Since I'm hearing nothing of injuries to yourself or family, may I
 presume
  the car did it's job and protected all on board? If the carnage is all
  machinery, then, while I feel your loss of a good car friend, I'm glad
 you
  all survived, hopefully unharmed.



  On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

  > Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate
 punishment
  to
  > the perpetrator who was responsible?
  >
  > Dan
  >
  > Sent from my iPad
  >
  > > On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing 
  wrote:
  > >
  > > Hello All:
  > >
  > > Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The
  right
  > > side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
  > > mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
  > > conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
  > > consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any items
  from
  > > this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it
 for
  > > parts...
  > >
  > > Let me know please..
  > >
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Peter Hertzing]

Actually, its going fairly poorly valued it $3078.  Refuse to move on the
value at all..  It is drive able..  The doors are bent fairly far outward
on the passenger side, I can go try to open them if anyone is interested..
Tranny only has about 80K on it. rest of the car is at 205K

Peter

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 3:11 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
wrote:

> Now comes the fun part - dealing with the other guy's insurance company.
> Be sure to keep us informed as to how it goes...
>
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > We're all glad it did its job and protected everyone inside.
> >
> > That is one "why I drive a Mercedes Benz" and an important one. From your
> > earlier posts, I thought perhaps it was parked when sideswiped.
> >
> > Is it driveable if it had bumpers put on?   It kinda sounds like it is.
> > Do the right doors open and close?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  P.S.. Carbondale, IL
> >>
> >> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:41 PM, Peter Hertzing 
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>   Oh yea not injuries.. Driver was obviously not paying attention but
> >>>  managed to not hurt anyone in the 5 car accident...
> >>>
> >>>  Grey MB tex inside...  Headlights good (I'll double check) and I think
> >>> the
> >>>  hood remained square I'll also check on it.  Exterior is White with
> >>> lower
> >>>  gray..  Heated seats both worked.  Steering didn't leak (never looked
> >>> but I
> >>>  never add)..
> >>>
> >>>  Thanks.
> >>>
> >>>  Peter
> >>>
> >>>  On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM, G Mann  wrote:
> >>>
> >>>   Since I'm hearing nothing of injuries to yourself or family, may I
>  presume
>   the car did it's job and protected all on board? If the carnage is
> all
>   machinery, then, while I feel your loss of a good car friend, I'm
> glad
>  you
>   all survived, hopefully unharmed.
> 
> 
> 
>   On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:43 AM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> 
>   > Sorry for your loss. I assume you delivered the appropriate
>  punishment
>   to
>   > the perpetrator who was responsible?
>   >
>   > Dan
>   >
>   > Sent from my iPad
>   >
>   > > On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:18 AM, Peter Hertzing  >
>   wrote:
>   > >
>   > > Hello All:
>   > >
>   > > Tragically someone sideswiped and totaled my 1995 E320 Wagon. The
>   right
>   > > side and all bumpers are destroyed.  The left side, interior and
>   > > mechanicals are all functioning, as well as all heating and air
>   > > conditioning items.  They will allow me to keep if for a certain
>   > > consideration.. Just wanted to find out if anyone needed any
> items
>   from
>   > > this vehicle, and if so if it would cover the cost of keeping it
>  for
>   > > parts...
>   > >
>   > > Let me know please..
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Mountain Man]

Andrew wrote:
> I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
> of a newer car?

Yo 'bro
I have the same sentiment about cars, but rust is a killer.
mao

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Mountain Man]

Curly wrote:
> Why would you want a prastic car?

Prastic? - the new prastic airplanes are dangerous for crash
investigators.  Full protective gear needed since prastic fibers imbed
in to flesh and can be airborne and they never disappear - not
biodegradable.  That is what we need - more prastic cars to assist the
medical industrial complex make better prophet.
mao

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[MBZ] 2004 Golf TDI

[Peter Frederick]

I just got delivery of my nephew's 2004 Golf TDI, so I guess I'll be  
finding out how I like VW diesels.


My brother (who lives in Washington State) has had a Jetta TDI for a  
while now, gets 52 mpg on the highway, sometimes 55, so I'm eager to  
find out what sort of milage I get running to and from work.


I'll get the title and insurance straightened out next week and report  
back.  Purrs like a kitten, and my brother in law who drove it over  
today from St. Louis says it runs fine.


125k miles, looks pretty good -- lowest milage car I've bought for a  
while, and enough years newer than my 88TE that I may not need to  
replace it before I retire.


Life is always an adventure!

Peter

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[OK Don]

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:23 AM, Jim Cathey  wrote:

>
>>
>>  [123] dropped the double wishbone front end for
>>> the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered,
>>>
>>
> Really?  I thought the strut showed up for 124/201.
>
> -- Jim
>
>
Nope, the McPherson strut appeared in the 116, then the 123. The 124/201
introduced the multi-link rear suspension.



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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Peter Frederick]

Wasn't that the W124?  The W116, W123, and W126 all have a similar  
front suspension, and it is NOT a McPherson strut.


The strut is actually a very nice suspension, eaiser to make, easier  
to maintain, and if intelligently designed, provides very good  
handling.  It provides zero or negative offset without the expensive  
cast components used in the earlier zero offset designs.


Peter



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[MBZ] Ortho Seats?

[Dan Penoff]

Looking at another S320.  Haven't had a chance to see it in person, but in the 
photos I noticed this on the seat trim with the lumbar adjuster.

Is this for orthopedic seats, and if so, how does it work?

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Re: [MBZ] 2004 Golf TDI

[Rick Knoble]

> From: psf...@earthlink.net
>
> I just got delivery of my nephew's 2004 Golf TDI, so I guess I'll be
> finding out how I like VW diesels.
>
> 125k miles, looks pretty good -- lowest milage car I've bought for a
> while, and enough years newer than my 88TE that I may not need to
> replace it before I retire.

Make sure the timing belt has been changed. It is an interference engine. 
Job is a PITA on that one. The front end must come off, IIRC.
Also the intake collects carbon from the EGR. It can be disabled
with the correct software (VAGCOM I think). 
Good car. My friend got 250k miles on his before he traded it off
for a Honda Accord Coupe. Not as solid as a Mercedes, but not
bad. There are a couple good forums for these cars, too.

Oh yeah, only use synthetic diesel oil. My friend used nothing but
Shell Rotella T-6. 

Rick
  
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Re: [MBZ] Ortho Seats?

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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 6:06 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> 
> Looking at another S320.  Haven't had a chance to see it in person, but in 
> the photos I noticed this on the seat trim with the lumbar adjuster.
> 
> Is this for orthopedic seats, and if so, how does it work?
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Re: [MBZ] Ortho Seats?

[Dan Penoff]

Dang it, the list keeps stripping my attachment.  Here's a link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/k1jxxu4evu456l2/Ortho.jpg?dl=0

Dan


> On Apr 3, 2015, at 6:07 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> 
> 
>> On Apr 3, 2015, at 6:06 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
>> 
>> Looking at another S320.  Haven't had a chance to see it in person, but in 
>> the photos I noticed this on the seat trim with the lumbar adjuster.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Curly McLain]

Wasn't that the W124?  The W116, W123, and W126 all have a similar 
front suspension, and it is NOT a McPherson strut.


The strut is actually a very nice suspension, eaiser to make, easier 
to maintain, and if intelligently designed, provides very good 
handling.  It provides zero or negative offset without the expensive 
cast components used in the earlier zero offset designs.


Peter



Thanks Peter.  I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how 
a 123 front is called a mcpherson strut.  The 124 is for sure.   I 
think the definition of a mcpherson strut is the spring around the 
shock as a load bearing component, where earlier systems in MB had a 
mostly non-load bearing shock,   (bears weight in the lb it takes to 
compress the gas pressure shock.) and a coil spring between the UCA 
or body and the LCA.


REF:  according to misiam-webster:


Definition of MACPHERSON STRUT
:  a component of an automobile suspension consisting of a shock 
absorber mounted within a coil spring

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[arche...@embarqmail.com]

Jim Cathey wrote:
> >>  [123] dropped the double wishbone front end for
> >>> the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered,

> > Really?  I thought the strut showed up for 124/201.
> > -- Jim

> Nope, the McPherson strut appeared in the 116, then the 123. The 124/201
> introduced the multi-link rear suspension.

My '83 300D and 240D have no McPherson strut. Aren't they 123s?
Gerry 

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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Curly McLain]

Actually, its going fairly poorly valued it $3078.  Refuse to move on the
value at all..  It is drive able..  The doors are bent fairly far outward
on the passenger side, I can go try to open them if anyone is interested..
Tranny only has about 80K on it. rest of the car is at 205K

Peter


Tell them firmly they will replace it with one of equal or better 
value, or pay you enough to replace it with one of equal value and 
your time, or they can meet in court, and have their shenanigans 
documented on the internet.


Hold your ground and don't be in a hurry to settle, don't take any 
check except for full settlement.


I'm sure you know all this , but it does not hurt to have reinforcements.

If they have a local office, go in frequently and remind them they 
have not made a fair offer yet, and ask for a fair offer.


the $3000 is probably low tradein in some book.  That is not what you 
can buy one for.   If they can buy one that is satisfactory for under 
retail, tell them to have at it.


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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Curly McLain]

Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.

I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to
find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always driven
old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being outside.

So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof orange
is probably not going to happen.

Thanks,
Tim
___


1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. 
Then get some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it. 
Alternate: stilts  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second 
alternate:  pogo stick


2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.

3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood

4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)

5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take down.

6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.

7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on 
it when you park.


8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big spring.

9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind 
the sunroof


10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof



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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[WILTON]

Confed fag on the antenna probably get more attention.  ;<)

Wilton

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Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question



>Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.


I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to
find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always 
driven

old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being outside.

So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof 
orange

is probably not going to happen.

Thanks,
Tim
___


1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. Then get 
some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it. Alternate: 
stilts  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second alternate:  pogo stick


2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.

3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood

4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)

5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take down.

6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.

7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on it 
when you park.


8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big spring.

9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind the 
sunroof


10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof



Friends don't let friends drive toadas   Not sure hondogs are any 
better


Drive a korean caddylak (high yundie) before you buy a toada or hondog

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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[dseretakis]

Why would you want to get into the front seat of a newer car?
Even the nicest ones bore me.

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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:46 AM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
> of a newer car?
> 
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 12:32 AM, OK Don  wrote:
>> 
>> Both the 114/115 and the 124 handle/drive better than the 123. It was a low
>> point in suspension design - they dropped the double wishbone front end for
>> the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered, until they figured out
>> the rear end to compensate.
>> 
>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> 123 handling is awesome especially with GOFORM tires.
>>> 
>>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:51 PM, Dwight Giles 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
  You are right about 124 handling. Mt 2.5t handles so well  &  i
>>> get 28-30 mpg on it for
 my  300-500 commuting miles per week.
> On Apr 2, 2015 10:26 PM, "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> My 300D 2.5t is the best car i have ever owned in 50 years of cars.
>>> Also
>> better driver than any of the 123's I had/have.
>> 
> 
> 123s are durable and comfortable, but the handling was 'merkunized
>> and
 not as crisp as its predecessors.
> 
> The 124 handles like a rocket on  rails.  Fun car, but not as
>>> comfortable
> as 123 or 126.  In OM602 form, a very economical car.
> 
> The 126 is comfortable and very good looking.  SDL is a wonderful
>> car.
> 
> Each one is great in its own right.  I am quite happy to have one or
>>> more
> of each.
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> OK Don
>> 
>> NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!
>> 
>> *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
>> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
>> 
>> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
>> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
>> for themselves."
>> 
>> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
>> 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg
>> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[dseretakis]

I find w123 ride quality to be superior to W124. W124 probably handles better 
though.

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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 12:32 AM, OK Don  wrote:
> 
> Both the 114/115 and the 124 handle/drive better than the 123. It was a low
> point in suspension design - they dropped the double wishbone front end for
> the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered, until they figured out
> the rear end to compensate.
> 
> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
> 
>> 123 handling is awesome especially with GOFORM tires.
>> 
>> On Thu, Apr 2, 2015 at 10:51 PM, Dwight Giles 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>>  You are right about 124 handling. Mt 2.5t handles so well  &  i
>> get 28-30 mpg on it for
>>> my  300-500 commuting miles per week.
 On Apr 2, 2015 10:26 PM, "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
 
 My 300D 2.5t is the best car i have ever owned in 50 years of cars.
>> Also
> better driver than any of the 123's I had/have.
> 
 
 123s are durable and comfortable, but the handling was 'merkunized and
>>> not as crisp as its predecessors.
 
 The 124 handles like a rocket on  rails.  Fun car, but not as
>> comfortable
 as 123 or 126.  In OM602 form, a very economical car.
 
 The 126 is comfortable and very good looking.  SDL is a wonderful car.
 
 Each one is great in its own right.  I am quite happy to have one or
>> more
 of each.
> 
> 
> -- 
> OK Don
> 
> NSA: The only branch of government that actually listens to US citizens!
> 
> *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness, and many of
> our people need it sorely on these accounts.”* – Mark Twain
> 
> "There are three kinds of men: The ones that learns by reading. The few who
> learn by observation. The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence
> for themselves."
> 
> WILL ROGERS, *The Manly Wisdom of Will Rogers*
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2012 Passat TDI DSG, 44 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[dseretakis]

Yeah, I've never seen a strut in a w123!

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On Apr 3, 2015, at 11:23 AM, Jim Cathey  wrote:

>> I am so stuck in the 80s.  What will it take to get me into the front seat
>> of a newer car?
> 
> A crapload of money?
> 
>>> [123] dropped the double wishbone front end for
>>> the cheaper McPherson strut, and we all suffered,
> 
> Really?  I thought the strut showed up for 124/201.
> 
> -- Jim
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Rich Thomas]

You rsisss

--R (sent from my miniPad)

On Apr 3, 2015, at 8:09 PM, WILTON  wrote:

Confed fag on the antenna probably get more attention.  ;<)

Wilton

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Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question


> >Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.
>> 
>> I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord or
>> Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
>> into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how to
>> find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always driven
>> old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
>> business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being outside.
>> 
>> So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
>> silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof orange
>> is probably not going to happen.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Tim
>> ___
> 
> 1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. Then get 
> some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it. Alternate: stilts 
>  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second alternate:  pogo stick
> 
> 2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.
> 
> 3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood
> 
> 4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)
> 
> 5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take down.
> 
> 6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.
> 
> 7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on it when 
> you park.
> 
> 8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big spring.
> 
> 9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind the 
> sunroof
> 
> 10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof
> 
> 
> 
> Friends don't let friends drive toadas   Not sure hondogs are any better
> 
> Drive a korean caddylak (high yundie) before you buy a toada or hondog
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[MBZ] Too bad poos is dead seat on a 140

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

This would make a good car

mercedes benz 2001 clean clean e320 112000 miles
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4961905184.html

via cPro Craigslist App
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Max Dillon]

Fag, confederate or union, on an antenna, would certainly get attention!!!
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On April 3, 2015 8:09:39 PM EDT, WILTON  wrote:
>Confed fag on the antenna probably get more attention.  ;<)
>
>Wilton
>
>- Original Message - 
>From: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com>
>To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
>Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question
>
>
>> >Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.
>>>
>>>I am within a few months of trading the van out for something -
>Accord or
>>>Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I
>walk
>>>into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea
>how to
>>>find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always 
>>>driven
>>>old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do
>my
>>>business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being
>outside.
>>>
>>>So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate
>your
>>>silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof 
>>>orange
>>>is probably not going to happen.
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>Tim
>>>___
>>
>> 1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. Then
>get 
>> some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it.
>Alternate: 
>> stilts  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second alternate:  pogo
>stick
>>
>> 2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.
>>
>> 3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood
>>
>> 4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)
>>
>> 5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take
>down.
>>
>> 6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.
>>
>> 7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on
>it 
>> when you park.
>>
>> 8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big
>spring.
>>
>> 9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind
>the 
>> sunroof
>>
>> 10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof
>>
>>
>>
>> Friends don't let friends drive toadas   Not sure hondogs are any 
>> better
>>
>> Drive a korean caddylak (high yundie) before you buy a toada or
>hondog
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Re: [MBZ] Too bad poos is dead seat on a 140

[Max Dillon]

"If u intrested ask for mark u cant fint clean cars. Like this"
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300

On April 3, 2015 9:10:16 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin"  wrote:
>This would make a good car
>
>mercedes benz 2001 clean clean e320 112000 miles
>http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4961905184.html
>
>via cPro Craigslist App
>iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
>Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android
>
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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[WILTON]

Not I.  Just makin' a point.

Wilton

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question



You rsisss

--R (sent from my miniPad)

On Apr 3, 2015, at 8:09 PM, WILTON  wrote:

Confed fag on the antenna probably get more attention.  ;<)

Wilton

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Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question



>Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.


I am within a few months of trading the van out for something - Accord 
or

Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I walk
into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea how 
to
find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always 
driven

old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do my
business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being 
outside.


So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate your
silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof 
orange

is probably not going to happen.

Thanks,
Tim
___


1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. Then get 
some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it. Alternate: 
stilts  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second alternate:  pogo 
stick


2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.

3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood

4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)

5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take down.

6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.

7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on it 
when you park.


8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big spring.

9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind the 
sunroof


10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof



Friends don't let friends drive toadas   Not sure hondogs are any 
better


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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[WILTON]

Oh, yeah, your right; good catch! ;<)

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Fag, confederate or union, on an antenna, would certainly get attention!!!
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'95 E300

On April 3, 2015 8:09:39 PM EDT, WILTON  wrote:

Confed fag on the antenna probably get more attention.  ;<)

Wilton

- Original Message - 
From: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com>

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Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:58 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question



>Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.


I am within a few months of trading the van out for something -

Accord or

Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I

walk

into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea

how to

find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always
driven
old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do

my

business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being

outside.


So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate

your

silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof
orange
is probably not going to happen.

Thanks,
Tim
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1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. Then

get

some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it.

Alternate:

stilts  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second alternate:  pogo

stick


2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.

3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood

4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)

5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take

down.


6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.

7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on

it

when you park.

8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big

spring.


9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind

the

sunroof

10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof



Friends don't let friends drive toadas   Not sure hondogs are any
better

Drive a korean caddylak (high yundie) before you buy a toada or

hondog


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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[OK Don]

OK, I was wrong, the 116, 123, and 126 do not have a McPherson strut. I've
been calling them that for years now. Either way, they do not have double
wish bone front suspensions, which I think is the proper way to control the
front wheels.

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:15 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:

>
>>
>> Thanks Peter.  I've been scratching my head trying to figure out how a
>> 123 front is called a mcpherson strut.  The 124 is for sure.   I think the
>> definition of a mcpherson strut is the spring around the shock as a load
>> bearing component, where earlier systems in MB had a mostly non-load
>> bearing shock,   (bears weight in the lb it takes to compress the gas
>> pressure shock.) and a coil spring between the UCA or body and the LCA.
>>
>> REF:  according to misiam-webster:
>>
>>
>> Definition of MACPHERSON STRUT
>> :  a component of an automobile suspension consisting of a shock absorber
>> mounted within a coil spring
>
>
>
>


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Re: [MBZ] Too bad poos is dead seat on a 140

[WILTON]

I aint intested it blak an it aint 06 wit les dan fitty tou my.

Wilt

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"If u intrested ask for mark u cant fint clean cars. Like this"
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Max Dillon
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'87 300TD
'95 E300

On April 3, 2015 9:10:16 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin"  
wrote:

This would make a good car

mercedes benz 2001 clean clean e320 112000 miles
http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4961905184.html

via cPro Craigslist App
iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice
Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android


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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[OK Don]

Ah, so you're saying that a newer car should come with a driver?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:47 PM,  wrote:

> Why would you want to get into the front seat of a newer car?
> Even the nicest ones bore me.
>
>
>


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[MBZ] Missed treasure

[clay]

Yesterday I was visiting my local PnPs.  First, Row52 is not as up to date on 
what is in the yard.  Not all yards use Row52.  It is so useful to have a 
listing of what is in the yard so you do not waste your time not finding a car 
when you visit.

First yard was barren.  At least of Benz iron.  There were a dozen on the app, 
but only two in the yard.  And the old ones from Row52 were gone.  There are 
three rows just waiting for new cars... but no benz in the pen.  So I checked 
out the new to the neighborhood yard next door.  Pretty lame with maybe three 
dozen cars en toto.  I was needing a brake reservoir cap, and a few other tiny 
bits.  No joy in those two yards, so i whip out the smart phone and load the 
app to see what may be new to some other yards.  There was a 79 SD in the yard, 
as well as a 83 D.  I figured the SD would have a viable transmission and maybe 
the little bits.  They did have the cap, but some goon had destroyed the 
transmission by sticking something overly sharp into the bands.  

The injectors were still there and nobody had trashed to much under the hood.  
I did get the valve cover off, as well as the hard injector lines.  For some 
reason, I did not have the 27mm socket that is always in the tool box, so I was 
not able to get my hands on the injectors.  Having a matched set of injectors 
would be great, but not being able to snag the injectors, I did not need the 
lines.  Damn yard charges too much for parts anyway.  The valve cover set me 
back a bundle, because they charge double for aluminum over steel.


clay 

2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap
1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








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Re: [MBZ] buymbparts

[clay]

O, I need parts

clay

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> I am happy to report I have been in contact with Rusty and Gary and they are 
> getting back together to relaunch Buyparts. More news to follow.
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Curly McLain]

Good!   And it should be a svelte young female looking for an andrew daddy.


Ah, so you're saying that a newer car should come with a driver?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 7:47 PM,  wrote:


andrew sez:  Why would you want to get into the front seat of a newer car?
 Even the nicest ones bore me.






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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Curly McLain]

Tonight I went through a drive through, and the young woman taking 
money asked what year my rusty ol SDL is.  She said she thought it 
was an 87.  I was impressed.  She only missed by a year, and the car 
is older than her.  I told her then asked if she liked Mercedes.  She 
said she did.  I told her they are safe, and MB invented the crumple 
zone and patented it in 1951, and started crash testing long before 
the US ever thought of it.   Hadta go then because there was another 
car behind.


Must be spring...  I don't expect my rusty old beater to get positive 
comments.   Especially not 2 on two days.


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[MBZ] Clean your drain holes

[clay]

Spring cleaning check list item.  I was getting a wet passenger footwell and 
thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged 
something.  It dried up and I parked the car 180* from standard.  Then, it 
rained a goodly amount and the carpet got wet again.  That means it was not 
resolved, so I pop the hood again and use a flashlight all over to see what is 
plugged up.   The air scoop on that side was hosting a large sloshing puddle.  
I got up under it and poked my finger in the weep hole.  Like a pregnant woman 
whose water breaks splashes out and drains it all.

Change your fuses too.


clay 

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1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








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Re: [MBZ] Lost Titles

[clay]

A woman came into the PnP office yesterday.  Her car was an E350, next to my 
S430.  She asked if they would take scrap cars off the property she just 
purchased.  They advised her to send a form to last known owner and if there 
were no answer in two weeks, she could file with the state for ownership and 
title.  Five weeks later, she can sell them to the yard.




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1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers








On Apr 2, 2015, at 10:11 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote:

> It would depend on the state but in ok we have a process where you send a 
> certified letter to last known owner, have an "auction" to sell the car for 
> storage fees and send all that in to the state and they send you a title. 
> There are also companies online that will do that for you.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Apr 2, 2015, at 11:51 AM, Rick Knoble  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> Does anyone know of a relatively painless way to get a title for a vehicle? 
>> I have had to pass up several very good deals, because I know no way to get 
>> a title for a vehicle that doesn't have one.  
>> Contact me off list if need be. ‎
>> 
>> TIA,‎
>> ‎
>> Rick 
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Peter Hertzing]

They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320
wagon on auto trader. compared mileage options and supposed conditions.  I
tried to tell her to just replace the car but she said they don't do that,
take this or leave it basically...

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Actually, its going fairly poorly valued it $3078.  Refuse to move on the
>> value at all..  It is drive able..  The doors are bent fairly far outward
>> on the passenger side, I can go try to open them if anyone is interested..
>> Tranny only has about 80K on it. rest of the car is at 205K
>>
>> Peter
>>
>
> Tell them firmly they will replace it with one of equal or better value,
> or pay you enough to replace it with one of equal value and your time, or
> they can meet in court, and have their shenanigans documented on the
> internet.
>
> Hold your ground and don't be in a hurry to settle, don't take any check
> except for full settlement.
>
> I'm sure you know all this , but it does not hurt to have reinforcements.
>
> If they have a local office, go in frequently and remind them they have
> not made a fair offer yet, and ask for a fair offer.
>
> the $3000 is probably low tradein in some book.  That is not what you can
> buy one for.   If they can buy one that is satisfactory for under retail,
> tell them to have at it.
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Kaleb C. Striplin]

Bzzzt, wrong

Sent from my iPhone

> On Apr 3, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:
> 
> They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320
> wagon on auto trader. compared mileage options and supposed conditions.  I
> tried to tell her to just replace the car but she said they don't do that,
> take this or leave it basically...
> 
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Actually, its going fairly poorly valued it $3078.  Refuse to move on the
>>> value at all..  It is drive able..  The doors are bent fairly far outward
>>> on the passenger side, I can go try to open them if anyone is interested..
>>> Tranny only has about 80K on it. rest of the car is at 205K
>>> 
>>> Peter
>> 
>> Tell them firmly they will replace it with one of equal or better value,
>> or pay you enough to replace it with one of equal value and your time, or
>> they can meet in court, and have their shenanigans documented on the
>> internet.
>> 
>> Hold your ground and don't be in a hurry to settle, don't take any check
>> except for full settlement.
>> 
>> I'm sure you know all this , but it does not hurt to have reinforcements.
>> 
>> If they have a local office, go in frequently and remind them they have
>> not made a fair offer yet, and ask for a fair offer.
>> 
>> the $3000 is probably low tradein in some book.  That is not what you can
>> buy one for.   If they can buy one that is satisfactory for under retail,
>> tell them to have at it.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Ortho Seats?

[Andrew Strasfogel]

That's the NSA tracking device.

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 6:10 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:

> Dang it, the list keeps stripping my attachment.  Here's a link:
>
> https://www.dropbox.com/s/k1jxxu4evu456l2/Ortho.jpg?dl=0
>
> Dan
>
>
> > On Apr 3, 2015, at 6:07 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> >
> >
> >> On Apr 3, 2015, at 6:06 PM, Dan Penoff  wrote:
> >>
> >> Looking at another S320.  Haven't had a chance to see it in person, but
> in the photos I noticed this on the seat trim with the lumbar adjuster.
> >>
> >> Is this for orthopedic seats, and if so, how does it work?
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Clean your drain holes

[Andrew Strasfogel]

Which car?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM, clay  wrote:

> Spring cleaning check list item.  I was getting a wet passenger footwell
> and thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged
> something.  It dried up and I parked the car 180* from standard.  Then, it
> rained a goodly amount and the carpet got wet again.  That means it was not
> resolved, so I pop the hood again and use a flashlight all over to see what
> is plugged up.   The air scoop on that side was hosting a large sloshing
> puddle.  I got up under it and poked my finger in the weep hole.  Like a
> pregnant woman whose water breaks splashes out and drains it all.
>
> Change your fuses too.
>
>
> clay
>
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[Andrew Strasfogel]

I looked up the definition of "chick magnet".  At the end was the antonym:
Mercedes 300TD turbodiesel station wagon

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:19 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Tonight I went through a drive through, and the young woman taking money
> asked what year my rusty ol SDL is.  She said she thought it was an 87.  I
> was impressed.  She only missed by a year, and the car is older than her.
> I told her then asked if she liked Mercedes.  She said she did.  I told her
> they are safe, and MB invented the crumple zone and patented it in 1951,
> and started crash testing long before the US ever thought of it.   Hadta go
> then because there was another car behind.
>
> Must be spring...  I don't expect my rusty old beater to get positive
> comments.   Especially not 2 on two days.
>
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Andrew Strasfogel]

Wrong to what?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
wrote:

> Bzzzt, wrong
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Apr 3, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:
> >
> > They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320
> > wagon on auto trader. compared mileage options and supposed conditions.
> I
> > tried to tell her to just replace the car but she said they don't do
> that,
> > take this or leave it basically...
> >
> >> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 5:23 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Actually, its going fairly poorly valued it $3078.  Refuse to move on
> the
> >>> value at all..  It is drive able..  The doors are bent fairly far
> outward
> >>> on the passenger side, I can go try to open them if anyone is
> interested..
> >>> Tranny only has about 80K on it. rest of the car is at 205K
> >>>
> >>> Peter
> >>
> >> Tell them firmly they will replace it with one of equal or better value,
> >> or pay you enough to replace it with one of equal value and your time,
> or
> >> they can meet in court, and have their shenanigans documented on the
> >> internet.
> >>
> >> Hold your ground and don't be in a hurry to settle, don't take any check
> >> except for full settlement.
> >>
> >> I'm sure you know all this , but it does not hurt to have
> reinforcements.
> >>
> >> If they have a local office, go in frequently and remind them they have
> >> not made a fair offer yet, and ask for a fair offer.
> >>
> >> the $3000 is probably low tradein in some book.  That is not what you
> can
> >> buy one for.   If they can buy one that is satisfactory for under
> retail,
> >> tell them to have at it.
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Curly McLain]

They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320
wagon on auto trader. compared mileage options and supposed conditions.  I
tried to tell her to just replace the car but she said they don't do that,
take this or leave it basically...


Give em a couple weeks, unless you have a lawyer relative or buddy 
that will send them a nastygram threat.  If you have a lawyer in 
hand, send the nastygram now.


The older the case becomes, the more anxious to settle it they get. 
Most inscos have alarms that go off after 30 days.


Practice saying NO!  NO! NO1 NO!

 Tell them firmly they will replace it with one of equal or better value,
 or pay you enough to replace it with one of equal value and your time, or
 they can meet in court, and have their shenanigans documented on the
 internet.

 Hold your ground and don't be in a hurry to settle, don't take any check
 except for full settlement you are satisfied with



Their game is to wear you down.  Your patience will wear them down, 
and the more tired of the game they get, the higher the amount of the 
check gets.


Now is a good time to get a neck pain as a result of the accident and 
go to the doc.


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Re: [MBZ] the "club"

[dseretakis]

I looked up "babe magnet". 
At the end was the antonym:
Mercedes 240D, preferably China blue.
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> On Apr 3, 2015, at 10:54 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> I looked up the definition of "chick magnet".  At the end was the antonym:
> Mercedes 300TD turbodiesel station wagon
> 
>> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:19 PM, Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Tonight I went through a drive through, and the young woman taking money
>> asked what year my rusty ol SDL is.  She said she thought it was an 87.  I
>> was impressed.  She only missed by a year, and the car is older than her.
>> I told her then asked if she liked Mercedes.  She said she did.  I told her
>> they are safe, and MB invented the crumple zone and patented it in 1951,
>> and started crash testing long before the US ever thought of it.   Hadta go
>> then because there was another car behind.
>> 
>> Must be spring...  I don't expect my rusty old beater to get positive
>> comments.   Especially not 2 on two days.
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Clean your drain holes

[Curly McLain]

Allum  They all need to keep the drain holes clean.



Which car?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM, clay  wrote:


 Spring cleaning check list item.  I was getting a wet passenger footwell
 and thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged
 something.  It dried up and I parked the car 180* from standard.  Then, it
 rained a goodly amount and the carpet got wet again.  That means it was not
 resolved, so I pop the hood again and use a flashlight all over to see what
 is plugged up.   The air scoop on that side was hosting a large sloshing
 puddle.  I got up under it and poked my finger in the weep hole.  Like a
 pregnant woman whose water breaks splashes out and drains it all.

 Change your fuses too.



 > clay
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Re: [MBZ] 1995 E 320 Wagon

[Curly McLain]

Wrong to what?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:42 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin 
wrote:


 Bzzzt, wrong

 Sent from my iPhone

 > On Apr 3, 2015, at 9:36 PM, Peter Hertzing  wrote:
 >
 > They did a valuation through a company called CCC which took every E320
 > wagon on auto trader. compared mileage options and supposed conditions.
 I
 > tried to tell her to just replace the car but she said they don't do
 that,

 > > take this or leave it basically...
 > >



The ins co drone is WRONG

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Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question

[Rich Thomas]

There's a band in Columbia SC called Confederate Fag. Irony and sarcasm all in 
one. 

--R (sent from my miniPad)

On Apr 3, 2015, at 9:33 PM, WILTON  wrote:

Oh, yeah, your right; good catch! ;<)

Wilton

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To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question


> Fag, confederate or union, on an antenna, would certainly get attention!!!
> -- 
> Max Dillon
> Charleston SC
> '87 300TD
> '95 E300
> 
>> On April 3, 2015 8:09:39 PM EDT, WILTON  wrote:
>> Confed fag on the antenna probably get more attention.  ;<)
>> 
>> Wilton
>> 
>> - Original Message - From: "Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com>
>> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" 
>> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 7:58 PM
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: non-Mercedes parking question
>> 
>> 
>>> >Though I suppose it could apply to recent Mercedes.
 
 I am within a few months of trading the van out for something -
>> Accord or
 Camry probably, by the numbers.  So I'm thinking about this, and I
>> walk
 into the parking lot at the Wal-Mart, and I realize I have no idea
>> how to
 find a particular generic car in a sea of generic cars.  I've always
 driven
 old or odd vehicles so it has never come up before - I just park, do
>> my
 business, and can spot the car/van within a few moments of being
>> outside.
 
 So how does this work?  Do you get to where you can differentiate
>> your
 silver Camry from the thirty other silver Camrys?  Painting the roof
 orange
 is probably not going to happen.
 
 Thanks,
 Tim
 ___
>>> 
>>> 1.  Paint a confederate battle flag on the roof ala General Lee. Then
>> get
>>> some of those spring shoes so you can jump high and see it.
>> Alternate:
>>> stilts  (Quite amusing in the parking lot)   Second alternate:  pogo
>> stick
>>> 
>>> 2.  Stick a flagpole up through the roof, mounted through the floor.
>>> 
>>> 3.  Mount a remote control fog horn under the hood
>>> 
>>> 4.  mount an amber light bar on top (remote control)
>>> 
>>> 5.  Mount a yakima rack  on top with 6 bicycles that you never take
>> down.
>>> 
>>> 6.  Mount a flagpole on the roof, with guy wires to the corners.
>>> 
>>> 7.  (wimp solution)  Get a Magnetic base CB antenna and put a flag on
>> it
>>> when you park.
>>> 
>>> 8.  Same as 7 only use an old 8' ham radio car antenna on the big
>> spring.
>>> 
>>> 9.  (Rambo option)  Mount a plastic replica 30 cal machine gun behind
>> the
>>> sunroof
>>> 
>>> 10 (frat boy option)  Mount a tennis ball cannon on the roof
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Friends don't let friends drive toadas   Not sure hondogs are any
>>> better
>>> 
>>> Drive a korean caddylak (high yundie) before you buy a toada or
>> hondog
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Re: [MBZ] Clean your drain holes

[clay]

The global warming S430.  I am pretty sure the early spring has been the cause 
of all the pollen getting cemented in the bottom of the scoop

clay

On Apr 3, 2015, at 7:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

> Which car?
> 
> On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM, clay  wrote:
> 
>> Spring cleaning check list item.  I was getting a wet passenger footwell
>> and thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged
>> something.  It dried up and I parked the car 180* from standard.  Then, it
>> rained a goodly amount and the carpet got wet again.  That means it was not
>> resolved, so I pop the hood again and use a flashlight all over to see what
>> is plugged up.   The air scoop on that side was hosting a large sloshing
>> puddle.  I got up under it and poked my finger in the weep hole.  Like a
>> pregnant woman whose water breaks splashes out and drains it all.
>> 
>> Change your fuses too.
>> 
>> 
>> clay
>> 
>> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap
>> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
>> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran
>> 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV
>> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Clean your drain holes

[Curly McLain]

Which car?

On Fri, Apr 3, 2015 at 10:21 PM, clay  wrote:


 Spring cleaning check list item.  I was getting a wet passenger footwell
 and thought it may have been from using the coin op wash wand and dislodged
 something.  It dried up and I parked the car 180* from standard.  Then, it
 rained a goodly amount and the carpet got wet again.  That means it was not
 resolved, so I pop the hood again and use a flashlight all over to see what
 is plugged up.   The air scoop on that side was hosting a large sloshing
 puddle.  I got up under it and poked my finger in the weep hole.  Like a
 pregnant woman whose water breaks splashes out and drains it all.

 Change your fuses too.



 > clay
 >


And when the weather is good enough to put the car up and crawl 
under, you need to blow out or ream out the drain hoses for the Air 
cond before you crank up the Air cond for the season.


Clean
1. Hood/fiirewall drains
2. cowl drains, if present
3. sunroof drains, if present
4. trunk hinge well drains
5. trunk/hatch gasket
6. pockets in the firewall/inner fender area

At least in spring and fall.

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