[MBZ] 2008 SLK280 - 65k miles - $8,900

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Rebuilt title.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-benz-slk-280/7318123289.html

Allan

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[MBZ] 1995 SL320 - 79k miles - $11,995

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

"This car is a 9.75 on a 1 to 10 scale"

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-1995-mercedes-sl-320-roadster/7318288854.html

Allan

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[MBZ] 1991 420 SEL - 190k miles - $4,450

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Looks nice. Price might be a little high, but not insane if it's really nice.

https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/paoli-1991-mercedes-420-sel-super-clean/7318412128.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] 116 300SD starter

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I'd think it would be very similar to a 123 diesel since they both use
the OM617.

Allan

Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes  writes:

> In moving some cars around this afternoon, I plopped a battery in this 
> 300SD and went to start it and just click.  It does not sound like a 
> click from the starter but a click from a relay perhaps. Car ran when 
> parked, yea yea I know.  It has been sitting about 6 months and not sure 
> if something is going on with the starter solenoid or something else.  
> When I hold the key in the start position and move the shifter out of 
> part and back, you can hear that relay or whatever it is clicking.  I 
> tried banging on the starter but could not get a good whack on it so 
> that was not effective.  Do these have a terminal somwhere to hook up a 
> remote starter switch like the 123 and 126 does?

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Re: [MBZ] Save or part out?

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Save the 124, maybe combine parts to get a 210 running, party out the rest.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


May 7, 2021 9:02:13 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes :

> Here is a selection of cars I am trying to decide if I should part out, or 
> put back on the road.  You help me decide.  Here is a link with photos:
> 
> http://okiebenz.com/pics/parts%20cars/
> 
> 1: First car is a 98 4 matic wagon, runs fine but needs throttle body 
> replaced, has a clanking front cv shaft, needs interior put back together, 
> 170k miles.
> 
> 2: 99 E430, 220k miles, middle kid was driving and several times knocked 
> lower radiator support back pushing it into fan, possibly has blown head 
> gasket (not sure), been sitting a few years.
> 
> 3: 00 4 matic wagon, 215k miles, rebuilt title, needs bumper and hood, front 
> drive axle fell out or something, has a battery drain, runs great
> 
> 4: 94 E420, 124k miles, was a very nice car but has been sitting in barn for 
> about 6 years.  Needs bumper and RF fender.  Hit a ditch and was told the 
> mounting point for control arm bent and would need to be cut out and replace. 
>  Not sure if this is really accurate as I have not got under it and verified, 
> wheel sure looks straight to me.
> 
> 5. 01 4 matic wagon, 130k miles, needs hood, bumper, LF fender, LR door.  I 
> have all the parts except the LR door, if 1st white wagon is parted out, it 
> has a good door.  Has nice interior with heated seats, PO says front end just 
> rebuilt, trans in limp mode due to oil in controller
> 
> 6. 99 E320, flood car, water appears to have been just even with center 
> console, I can't remember for sure but I do not think it cranks, radiator fan 
> comes on when key is turned on and thats it. I wanted to try replacing 
> modules under front seat and see if it starts, or clean out the harmonica 
> connector maybe.  Only has 80k miles.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Some BAT listings at No Reserve are* tres ordinaire.*

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 8:31 PM Clay via Mercedes 
wrote:

> The BaT stuff seems to be cream puffs and Nanaimo Bars with all manner of
> pretty photos and sexy copy.  This is just a good example of a 47 year old
> SL that has been preserved. Maybe I get the wrong impression from the
> Martha methods Dan uses on his BaT exemplars.  It could be equal to many of
> the SL that show up on the site, I might be feeling humble about it, since
> I know it intimately.  It has its quirks.
>
> clay
>
> I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.
>
>
>
> > On May 7, 2021, at 2:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Why do you say it is not a BAT car? I have seen a number of cars on
> there that are far from wonderful.
> >
> > Randy
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[MBZ] 116 300SD starter

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

In moving some cars around this afternoon, I plopped a battery in this 
300SD and went to start it and just click.  It does not sound like a 
click from the starter but a click from a relay perhaps. Car ran when 
parked, yea yea I know.  It has been sitting about 6 months and not sure 
if something is going on with the starter solenoid or something else.  
When I hold the key in the start position and move the shifter out of 
part and back, you can hear that relay or whatever it is clicking.  I 
tried banging on the starter but could not get a good whack on it so 
that was not effective.  Do these have a terminal somwhere to hook up a 
remote starter switch like the 123 and 126 does?



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Re: [MBZ] Should I?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Should I what? If you've got five grand burning a hole in your pocket, send it 
to me.

Seriously, no. It's a money pit at best. I can buy a lot nicer landscaping 
ornaments than that for five grand. If it was a facelift 96-99 and you didn't 
already have 40+ cars that need saved and 40+ cars that need scrapped, maybe. 
But probably not.


Rick

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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com
Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: ka...@striplin.net
Subject: [MBZ] Should I?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/814183035870268/


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[MBZ] Should I?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/814183035870268/


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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[OK Don via Mercedes]

87 octane rated no-ethanol fuel was $2.72 at my local station yesterday.
Will need to buy another 55 gal. for the airplane soon - might need to do
it tomorrow!

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 7:26 PM Clay via Mercedes 
wrote:

> 87 proof petrol is running $3.98, toss another $0.30 for 93 octane.  #2 in
> SEA is hovering at $3.89 this week.  There is a massive gas tax ($0.27?)
> coming in a few weeks
>
> clay
>
> I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.
>
>
>
> > On May 7, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> >
> > Regular unleaded $2.99 here last night, so premium is probably
> > $3.40-ish. Diesel $3.25.
> >
> > Allan
>
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pause and reflect." Mark Twain

“Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
Von Braun
2013 F150, 18 mpg
2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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[MBZ] Save or part out?

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Here is a selection of cars I am trying to decide if I should part 
out, or put back on the road.  You help me decide.  Here is a link 
with photos:


http://okiebenz.com/pics/parts%20cars/

1: First car is a 98 4 matic wagon, runs fine but needs throttle 
body replaced, has a clanking front cv shaft, needs interior put 
back together, 170k miles.


2: 99 E430, 220k miles, middle kid was driving and several times 
knocked lower radiator support back pushing it into fan, possibly 
has blown head gasket (not sure), been sitting a few years.


3: 00 4 matic wagon, 215k miles, rebuilt title, needs bumper and 
hood, front drive axle fell out or something, has a battery drain, 
runs great


4: 94 E420, 124k miles, was a very nice car but has been sitting 
in barn for about 6 years.  Needs bumper and RF fender.  Hit a 
ditch and was told the mounting point for control arm bent and 
would need to be cut out and replace.  Not sure if this is really 
accurate as I have not got under it and verified, wheel sure looks 
straight to me.


5. 01 4 matic wagon, 130k miles, needs hood, bumper, LF fender, LR 
door.  I have all the parts except the LR door, if 1st white wagon 
is parted out, it has a good door.  Has nice interior with heated 
seats, PO says front end just rebuilt, trans in limp mode due to 
oil in controller


6. 99 E320, flood car, water appears to have been just even with 
center console, I can't remember for sure but I do not think it 
cranks, radiator fan comes on when key is turned on and thats it. 
I wanted to try replacing modules under front seat and see if it 
starts, or clean out the harmonica connector maybe.  Only has 80k 
miles.



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Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

[Clay via Mercedes]

The BaT stuff seems to be cream puffs and Nanaimo Bars with all manner of 
pretty photos and sexy copy.  This is just a good example of a 47 year old SL 
that has been preserved. Maybe I get the wrong impression from the Martha 
methods Dan uses on his BaT exemplars.  It could be equal to many of the SL 
that show up on the site, I might be feeling humble about it, since I know it 
intimately.  It has its quirks.

clay 

I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.



> On May 7, 2021, at 2:34 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Why do you say it is not a BAT car? I have seen a number of cars on there 
> that are far from wonderful.
> 
> Randy
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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Clay via Mercedes]

ANC fuel runs about $0.40/gal less than SEA fuel.  AK sends crude down to WA in 
tankers to the refiner at Cherry Point.  It gets turned into all the good fuels 
and is barged back up north

clay 

I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.



> On May 7, 2021, at 11:55 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> If I go to Indianapolis, gas is $0.20 cheaper if not more. I guess it's
> closer to wholesale terminals so less transportation is needed, not sure
> what the explanation is otherwise. Unfortunately that's too far away to
> go just for gas, but I always fill up if I'm there for some other
> reason.
> 
> Around here I can usually get up to $0.40/gal discount at Kroger by
> letting them spy on my grocery shopping habits.
> 
> Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Clay via Mercedes]

87 proof petrol is running $3.98, toss another $0.30 for 93 octane.  #2 in SEA 
is hovering at $3.89 this week.  There is a massive gas tax ($0.27?) coming in 
a few weeks

clay 

I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.



> On May 7, 2021, at 11:41 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes  > wrote:
> 
> Regular unleaded $2.99 here last night, so premium is probably
> $3.40-ish. Diesel $3.25.
> 
> Allan


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Re: [MBZ] OT: small two-stroke engine question

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Clogged carburetor, or clogged exhaust ports. Maintenance on those requires 
cleaning the exhaust ports every 25 hours.


Rick

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Cc: astr...@indiana.edu
Subject: [MBZ] OT: small two-stroke engine question

I have a Lawn-Boy mower (early 2000's model) still runs well enough but
it has developed a "surge" i.e. it will rev up and slow down
repeatedly. This is annoying -- likely causes?

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] OT: small two-stroke engine question

[Peter Frederick via Mercedes]

Usual cause is a sticky governor, not sure how it works on a Lawnboy though.

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[MBZ] OT: small two-stroke engine question

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

I have a Lawn-Boy mower (early 2000's model) still runs well enough but
it has developed a "surge" i.e. it will rev up and slow down
repeatedly. This is annoying -- likely causes?

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

Why do you say it is not a BAT car? I have seen a number of cars on 
there that are far from wonderful.


Randy

On 06/05/2021 8:03 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote:

I am selling my Green on Green on Green 1973 SL for maybe half that. It runs 
well, good battery and tires, with a pickup load of extra and replacement 
parts.  A pair of preservation Awards from MBCA and all manner of cool display 
paraphernalia for when you take it for auto shows.

Clay





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[MBZ] Auction -- 1984 Mercedes Benz 380 Sl

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://auctionservicesltd.hibid.com/lot/90482803/1984-mercedes-benz-380-sl-wdbba45a2ea010317-99972/?cpage=8=100==catalog

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Re: [MBZ] KAleb needs a youtuber channel to get Hoovie's new CD

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

At 21:00 see Hoovie's consolation prize:  an indestructible '80 300CD.

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 4:05 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> He will give it to you!
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuVwHlVen2Q
>
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[MBZ] KAleb needs a youtuber channel to get Hoovie's new CD

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

He will give it to you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuVwHlVen2Q

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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I will go easy on the breaks too

--FT

On 5/7/21 2:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:

Next time tape a raw egg to the gas pettle.

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 2:27 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


First time over $3 in recent memory  Filled up the ML500 16.4mpg,
I must have been a bit exuberant

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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Regular went to 2.999 here on Sunday.
It's relaxed a few cents since then, but that still puts 93 in the mid 
3s.


https://www.gasbuddy.com/home?search=48813=3

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Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

[David Bruckmann via Mercedes]

According to Wikipedia:

"Although its design and styling was derived from the E-Class, the mechanical 
underpinnings were based on the smaller C-Class"

and:

"The first-generation W208/C208 CLK was introduced in 1997, and was based on 
the W202 Mercedes-Benz C-Class launched three years earlier."



> On May 7, 2021, Kaleb wrote:
> 
> The 208 is based on the 210 and supposedly very robust. The 209 is based on 
> the c class and supposedly not as good. 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

If I go to Indianapolis, gas is $0.20 cheaper if not more. I guess it's
closer to wholesale terminals so less transportation is needed, not sure
what the explanation is otherwise. Unfortunately that's too far away to
go just for gas, but I always fill up if I'm there for some other
reason.

Around here I can usually get up to $0.40/gal discount at Kroger by
letting them spy on my grocery shopping habits.

Allan

Andrew Strasfogel  writes:

> There is a Marathon in Rockville that consistently underprices their diesel. 
> Currently at $2.85, up to 75 cents lower than gas stations near the malls.
>
> On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 2:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes 
> > wrote:
>
> Regular unleaded $2.99 here last night, so premium is probably
> $3.40-ish. Diesel $3.25.
>
> Allan
>
> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > First time over $3 in recent memory  Filled up the ML500 16.4mpg, I must
> have been a bit exuberant
> >
> > --FT

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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

There is a Marathon in Rockville that consistently underprices their
diesel.  Currently at $2.85, up to 75 cents lower than gas stations near
the malls.

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 2:42 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Regular unleaded $2.99 here last night, so premium is probably
> $3.40-ish. Diesel $3.25.
>
> Allan
>
> Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > First time over $3 in recent memory  Filled up the ML500 16.4mpg, I must
> have been a bit exuberant
> >
> > --FT
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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Regular unleaded $2.99 here last night, so premium is probably
$3.40-ish. Diesel $3.25.

Allan

Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes  writes:

> First time over $3 in recent memory  Filled up the ML500 16.4mpg, I must have 
> been a bit exuberant 
>
> --FT

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Re: [MBZ] OT: broken house window

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Check for security film also. Not sure how it's different (maybe same
thing), but I've recently read about some film you can put on your
windows that supposedly makes them much harder for an intruder to break
through. I believe 3M makes it, among others.

Allan

Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes  writes:

> There is plastic “wrap” stuff used here for hurricane protection. Basically 
> thin transparent sheet plastic that is put on the glass to minimize 
> shattering and provide some strength. That would probably work. 
>
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
>
>> On May 6, 2021, at 11:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> So one of the windows in the bathroom got hit with a rock or hailstone -
>> could have been either - and the tempered glass shattered but is still in
>> place. We kind of like the effect actually, and would like to preserve it
>> as is.
>> Any ideas of how to do that? adhesive film of some sort? Glue of some kind?
>> Just put another pane of glass (or acrylic/lexan) over it on the outside?
>> 
>> -- 
>> OK Don
>> 
>> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
>> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
>> 
>> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  
>> Wernher
>> Von Braun
>> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
>> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg

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Re: [MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Next time tape a raw egg to the gas pettle.

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 2:27 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> First time over $3 in recent memory  Filled up the ML500 16.4mpg, I must
> have been a bit exuberant
>
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[MBZ] Hi-test $3.08

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

First time over $3 in recent memory  Filled up the ML500 16.4mpg, I must have 
been a bit exuberant 

--FT
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Re: [MBZ] OT: broken house window

[G Mann via Mercedes]

If the window is shattered safety glass, another strong wind or impact of
some sort will cause it to shatter completely into small pieces. Like a car
side window does in a wreck. Then, the storm that brought the wind will
rain inside your house.
Get the window replaced with a new piece of glass. If you check with your
glass supplier, there is a type of "privacy glass" that is textured much
like your "shattered glass" . That might work for you, and give you a
window that won't fall out next time there is a wind storm.

On Fri, May 7, 2021 at 8:27 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> There is plastic “wrap” stuff used here for hurricane protection.
> Basically thin transparent sheet plastic that is put on the glass to
> minimize shattering and provide some strength. That would probably work.
>
> --FT
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> > On May 6, 2021, at 11:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > So one of the windows in the bathroom got hit with a rock or hailstone -
> > could have been either - and the tempered glass shattered but is still in
> > place. We kind of like the effect actually, and would like to preserve it
> > as is.
> > Any ideas of how to do that? adhesive film of some sort? Glue of some
> kind?
> > Just put another pane of glass (or acrylic/lexan) over it on the outside?
> >
> > --
> > OK Don
> >
> > "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> > pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> >
> > “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”
> Wernher
> > Von Braun
> > 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> > 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> > 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] OT: broken house window

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

There is plastic “wrap” stuff used here for hurricane protection. Basically 
thin transparent sheet plastic that is put on the glass to minimize shattering 
and provide some strength. That would probably work. 

--FT
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> On May 6, 2021, at 11:50 PM, OK Don via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> So one of the windows in the bathroom got hit with a rock or hailstone -
> could have been either - and the tempered glass shattered but is still in
> place. We kind of like the effect actually, and would like to preserve it
> as is.
> Any ideas of how to do that? adhesive film of some sort? Glue of some kind?
> Just put another pane of glass (or acrylic/lexan) over it on the outside?
> 
> -- 
> OK Don
> 
> "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to
> pause and reflect." Mark Twain
> 
> “Basic research is what I’m doing when I don’t know what I am doing.”  Wernher
> Von Braun
> 2013 F150, 18 mpg
> 2017 Subaru Legacy, 30 mpg
> 1957 C182A, 12 mpg - but at 150 mph!
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Re: [MBZ] Feb 2019. Ran at that time with booster box Mercedes 450SL (1978) - $9, 000 (Camden, SC)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Did I miss the photos?

On Thu, May 6, 2021 at 11:30 PM Clay via Mercedes 
wrote:

> built 12/1973, so no CAT.  California car.  I am third owner.  Records
> from 1987 on, when second owner purchased.  I got it in 2012 from the son
> of the decease owner.  It had 203k on the clock then, it has 215k-ish now.
> Serviced by local indy who sorted out D-jet issues and installed fresh
> injectors in 2017.  He had done the fuel pump a few years before.  I
> collected all the things that I thought it may need or did want fixed, like
> pass seat cushions, replacement for AC compressor, … amounting to a pick up
> load of extra/spare/replacement for the car.  Updates were limited by cash
> flow, so that is why I have stuff in boxes.  Currently sporting Euro
> lights.  I have the DOT lamps in a box.  Replacement lenses for the rear
> lights in case originals get hurt.  Around six or seven large Rubbermaid
> tubs of R107 things.
>
> Silber Grun body, Dunkel Grun top and hubcaps. Green leather seats (soft
> without cracks) and interior.  The center console was replaced because
> prior owner had butchered it to install Sony radio and in car Cell. Brown
> soft top that works but is getting old, driver side small window has a tear
> in plastic.  Got minimal usage in 2019, as I was out half the year.  No
> usage in 2020 (on battery tender).  Got some miles on the clock in 2021,
> but sitting has made it need a tune up to put it back into full service.
> Did get oil and filter change around 100 miles ago.  Been using non alcohol
> fuel since 2015 because it is less volatile and reduces known hot engine
> start issues.  Trigger points replaced with rebuilt, MAP is good, Djet
> brain was replaced.  There is a spare in the boxes.  Transmission was last
> serviced 2017 and only 2500 miles since. Cooling system rebuilt.
>
>  Been garage kept most of its life.  No accidents while I owned it.  Some
> evidence of prior panel replacement.  Tires are good, alignment done in
> 2017 at 211k miles.  Brakes are good, and I have replacement rotors and
> pads for when the current things age out.  This is NOT BaT car, but a
> reliable rolling Preservation Class award car (2x).  It does need the cross
> over pipe section of exhaust replaced, from there back is new since 2015.
> Headers and seals replaced around that time.
>
> Does 85mph for extended (200 miles) periods with ease.  Does not blow cold
> air, at all.  Does have not original Becker Mexico that pulls in stations
> when it wants.  Power antenna does work, but does not pull in signal well,
> so has been unpowered.  I collected all manner of original dealer
> literature (sales, paint brochure, and on and on)  Even have matchbox
> example 107 in green paint in the glove box.
>
> At the moment it will be included in the estate sale of household goods
> over Memorial Day weekend.
>
> clay monroe
>
> 1974 450sl -  Frosch - Two tone green
> 2014 ‘yota Highlander - Haggis
>
> Retired-
> 1986 SDL- Polei
> 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap
> 1982 SD - Allen
> 1976 300D - Das Blei - Lead Sled
> 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran and ran
> 1995 E300D - Gave her life against a dame in a SUV
> POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 6, 2021, at 6:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > OK, now I am interested.  Tell me more about this car you are selling.
> >
> > On 5/6/2021 8:03 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote:
> >> I am selling my Green on Green on Green 1973 SL for maybe half that. It
> runs well, good battery and tires, with a pickup load of extra and
> replacement parts.  A pair of preservation Awards from MBCA and all manner
> of cool display paraphernalia for when you take it for auto shows.
> >>
> >> Clay
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Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

No it’s a 10-15k car now. 

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> On May 7, 2021, at 9:00 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> On 2021-05-07 08:08, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:
>> https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-1995-mercedes-benz/7317858067.html
> 
> That was a $10-15k car about ten years ago, wasn't it?
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Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

On 2021-05-07 08:08, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-1995-mercedes-benz/7317858067.html


That was a $10-15k car about ten years ago, wasn't it?

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Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-1995-mercedes-benz/7317858067.html

--FT


On 5/7/21 12:14 AM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:

Good evening

A friend is considering a classic convertible, either a Saab or MB.

He was interested in a 2001 W208 (A208, I guess, based on the W202) CLK430 
convertible. Or maybe a later 209. I suggested he consider a W124 cabrio. IMO 
more comfortable and more reliable, just need to be aware of the potential 
wiring nightmare.

So, the question is which of the three options is best, and if it has to be a 
208/209, which is the lesser evil? I don't think he'd consider an SL, by the 
way, but might be convinced if a compelling case could be made.

Thanks for any and all pointers.

D.
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Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

The 208 is based on the 210 and supposedly very robust. The 209 is based on the 
c class and supposedly not as good. 

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> On May 7, 2021, at 12:14 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> The CLK certainly "looks" like a coupe version of the E class, but I don't 
> know if they share any common parts. If they do, the E class W210 and W211 
> are very robust, if mundane cars. I would expect the 208/209 to be too. Dan 
> or Jaime may have a more informed opinion.
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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> Subject: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?
> 
> Good evening
> 
> A friend is considering a classic convertible, either a Saab or MB.
> 
> He was interested in a 2001 W208 (A208, I guess, based on the W202) CLK430 
> convertible. Or maybe a later 209. I suggested he consider a W124 cabrio. IMO 
> more comfortable and more reliable, just need to be aware of the potential 
> wiring nightmare.
> 
> So, the question is which of the three options is best, and if it has to be a 
> 208/209, which is the lesser evil? I don't think he'd consider an SL, by the 
> way, but might be convinced if a compelling case could be made.
> 
> Thanks for any and all pointers.
> 
> D.
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Re: [MBZ] Best MB cabrio - 124 vs 208 vs 209?

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

NOT a Saab. We have a 2003 convertible & we are about to replace the top
for the third time. Hydraulics are bad, frame bends etc.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Fri, May 7, 2021, 12:15 AM David Bruckmann via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Good evening
>
> A friend is considering a classic convertible, either a Saab or MB.
>
> He was interested in a 2001 W208 (A208, I guess, based on the W202)
> CLK430 convertible. Or maybe a later 209. I suggested he consider a W124
> cabrio. IMO more comfortable and more reliable, just need to be aware of
> the potential wiring nightmare.
>
> So, the question is which of the three options is best, and if it has to
> be a 208/209, which is the lesser evil? I don't think he'd consider an SL,
> by the way, but might be convinced if a compelling case could be made.
>
> Thanks for any and all pointers.
>
> D.
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