[MBZ] Tempting at half the price. 1997 Mercedes-Benz e420 $2000

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Needs a conductor plate, easy enough 

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—FT

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

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

I am now in possession of the blue ML. Excellent scouting job done by Floyd 
et.al. The cowcatcher, or is Dan likes to call it the grocery cart catcher, has 
grown on me since I’ve seen it in person. It’s not quite as obnoxious as it 
wasn’t the pictures. And besides, if it were taken off, it would leave two 
gaping holes in the bumper. So it’s gonna stay on. 
The seller was a nice young Eastern European guy. He had sundry other Mercedes 
sitting around in his yard, all high-end kind of fancy ones. I love it when 
sellers aren’t clowns. We drove around Greenville last night a little bit, 
picking up a few Clemson souvenirs and grabbing a bite to eat, and it’s exactly 
what I expected.
Before we start out, I am going to replace the air filter, I’m going to replace 
the cabin filter because it’s permeated with the scent of the little green pine 
tree that has been hanging off of the cruise control stalk for Lord knows how 
long, and ensure all of the wiper blades are in good shape. hopefully nothing 
bubbles up as we drive along. When I get home the things I know I’m gonna do 
right away and replace the struts on the hood and then commence going all 
Martha on it.
Off to the DMV, then Hotlanta 

AZBob



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> On Dec 31, 2023, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That’s Maurice who died not long ago.  An unreconstructed old racist.  
> Interestingly he had a 300D at some point that was up for sale in Savannah 
> some years ago. It was blue as I recall and quite nice.
> 
> The Q is not particularly good either.
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iFōn
> 
>> On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I've done the drive from CLT to Greenville. I noticed that there there were 
>> about a billion BBQ places on that drive and they all have the same pig in a 
>> chef's hat sign. The guys at the TV station I was working at told me that 
>> you can tell the good BBQ places because the pig is smiling. If the pig is 
>> upset to feed his kinfolk to you that's not a good place...
>> 
>> -Curt
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 10:44:26 AM EST, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I pulled 
>> the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax was a thing 
>> of beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and the seller was 
>> responsive , respectful and honorable.
>> 
>> Plans are to fly standby into CLT tomorrow (when it seems no one else is 
>> flying), rent a car and take a leisurely drive down to 
>> Greenville/Spartanburg and check into a Marriott. We (Mrs. AZBob and I) will 
>> then Uber to the seller’s (is Uber a thing in S’burg SC?),  do paperwork and 
>> return to the hotel. Tuesday morning we will visit a SCDMV and then scoot 
>> over to Floyd’s daughter’s home to remove the cow catcher for Floyd. And 
>> then…..ROADTRIP!
>> I will have to check forecasts but I think we might return the northern 
>> route (I-40 mostly) and make a couple stops to see some friends. Heck, we 
>> might even pause at Okie Acres to say howdy if anyone is home. If the 
>> weather is looking sketchy, we will go I-10 and stop and see some friends 
>> along that route.
>> 
>> I may try my hand at blogging this trip in this email string. It might be 
>> fun, or I may lose interest wondering why anyone would want to know what we 
>> are doing each day.
>> 
>> That being typed, does anyone have any advice/tips/recommendations before we 
>> strike out across the country?
>> 
>> Again, I can’t thank Floyd et.al. enough for the assist. And Dan. Dan is 
>> always a very knowledge sounding board and I can’t tell you the number of 
>> times he has kept me between the ditches.
>> 
>> AZBob
>> 
>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>> 
>> From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
>> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 1:27 PM
>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>> Cc: Floyd Thursby
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport 
>> Utility 4D, $4, 800
>> 
>> I'd take that cow catcher.  It's actually up where my daughter lives and
>> she is on her way here to visit.  If she was there I'd ask her to take a
>> look at it.  If it is still around when she goes home I could get to put
>> eyes on it.
>> 
>> Fly into CLT or GSV and drive it home.
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
 On 12/29/23 2:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Yes. I have a black one for the 2008 ML550 I got for pennies on the dollar 
>>> new in the box, but it’s still sitting in the garage as I can’t get 
>>> motivated to install it.
>>> 
>>> Tag, you’re it, Floyd!
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
> On Dec 29, 2023, at 2:27 PM, Bob Rentfro via 
> Mercedes  wrote:
 
 South Carolina. That would be quite the road trip. Could that big chrome 
 god-dammit-thing be removed with no evidence it existed?
 How close is anyone to it?
 
 AZBob
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On Dec 29, 

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

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

FYI, the good stock wiper blades for these are NLA. Good opportunity for me to 
find aftermarket replacements. The stock (factory) wiper blades have a big 
“sail” on them to keep them pressed against the windshield at higher speeds, 
and they do make a difference.

-D

> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I am now in possession of the blue ML. Excellent scouting job done by Floyd 
> et.al. The cowcatcher, or is Dan likes to call it the grocery cart catcher, 
> has grown on me since I’ve seen it in person. It’s not quite as obnoxious as 
> it wasn’t the pictures. And besides, if it were taken off, it would leave two 
> gaping holes in the bumper. So it’s gonna stay on.
> The seller was a nice young Eastern European guy. He had sundry other 
> Mercedes sitting around in his yard, all high-end kind of fancy ones. I love 
> it when sellers aren’t clowns. We drove around Greenville last night a little 
> bit, picking up a few Clemson souvenirs and grabbing a bite to eat, and it’s 
> exactly what I expected.
> Before we start out, I am going to replace the air filter, I’m going to 
> replace the cabin filter because it’s permeated with the scent of the little 
> green pine tree that has been hanging off of the cruise control stalk for 
> Lord knows how long, and ensure all of the wiper blades are in good shape. 
> hopefully nothing bubbles up as we drive along. When I get home the things I 
> know I’m gonna do right away and replace the struts on the hood and then 
> commence going all Martha on it.
> Off to the DMV, then Hotlanta
> 
> AZBob
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Dec 31, 2023, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> That’s Maurice who died not long ago.  An unreconstructed old racist.  
>> Interestingly he had a 300D at some point that was up for sale in Savannah 
>> some years ago. It was blue as I recall and quite nice.
>> 
>> The Q is not particularly good either.
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iFōn
>> 
 On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I've done the drive from CLT to Greenville. I noticed that there there 
>>> were about a billion BBQ places on that drive and they all have the same 
>>> pig in a chef's hat sign. The guys at the TV station I was working at told 
>>> me that you can tell the good BBQ places because the pig is smiling. If the 
>>> pig is upset to feed his kinfolk to you that's not a good place...
>>> 
>>> -Curt
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 10:44:26 AM EST, Robert Rentfro via 
 Mercedes  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I 
>>> pulled the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax was 
>>> a thing of beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and the 
>>> seller was responsive , respectful and honorable.
>>> 
>>> Plans are to fly standby into CLT tomorrow (when it seems no one else is 
>>> flying), rent a car and take a leisurely drive down to 
>>> Greenville/Spartanburg and check into a Marriott. We (Mrs. AZBob and I) 
>>> will then Uber to the seller’s (is Uber a thing in S’burg SC?),  do 
>>> paperwork and return to the hotel. Tuesday morning we will visit a SCDMV 
>>> and then scoot over to Floyd’s daughter’s home to remove the cow catcher 
>>> for Floyd. And then…..ROADTRIP!
>>> I will have to check forecasts but I think we might return the northern 
>>> route (I-40 mostly) and make a couple stops to see some friends. Heck, we 
>>> might even pause at Okie Acres to say howdy if anyone is home. If the 
>>> weather is looking sketchy, we will go I-10 and stop and see some friends 
>>> along that route.
>>> 
>>> I may try my hand at blogging this trip in this email string. It might be 
>>> fun, or I may lose interest wondering why anyone would want to know what we 
>>> are doing each day.
>>> 
>>> That being typed, does anyone have any advice/tips/recommendations before 
>>> we strike out across the country?
>>> 
>>> Again, I can’t thank Floyd et.al. enough for the assist. And Dan. Dan is 
>>> always a very knowledge sounding board and I can’t tell you the number of 
>>> times he has kept me between the ditches.
>>> 
>>> AZBob
>>> 
>>> Sent from Mail for Windows
>>> 
>>> From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
>>> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 1:27 PM
>>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
>>> Cc: Floyd Thursby
>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport 
>>> Utility 4D, $4, 800
>>> 
>>> I'd take that cow catcher.  It's actually up where my daughter lives and
>>> she is on her way here to visit.  If she was there I'd ask her to take a
>>> look at it.  If it is still around when she goes home I could get to put
>>> eyes on it.
>>> 
>>> Fly into CLT or GSV and drive it home.
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> 
> On 12/29/23 2:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
 Yes. I have a black one for the 2008 ML550 I got for pennies on the d

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

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Interesting. AutohausAZ actually shows stock on the correct blades.


autohausaz.com
[favicon.ico]

I’m betting they don’t have them.

-D


On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:40 AM, dan penoff.com  wrote:

FYI, the good stock wiper blades for these are NLA. Good opportunity for me to 
find aftermarket replacements. The stock (factory) wiper blades have a big 
“sail” on them to keep them pressed against the windshield at higher speeds, 
and they do make a difference.

-D

On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
wrote:

I am now in possession of the blue ML. Excellent scouting job done by Floyd 
et.al. The cowcatcher, or is Dan likes to call it the grocery cart catcher, has 
grown on me since I’ve seen it in person. It’s not quite as obnoxious as it 
wasn’t the pictures. And besides, if it were taken off, it would leave two 
gaping holes in the bumper. So it’s gonna stay on.
The seller was a nice young Eastern European guy. He had sundry other Mercedes 
sitting around in his yard, all high-end kind of fancy ones. I love it when 
sellers aren’t clowns. We drove around Greenville last night a little bit, 
picking up a few Clemson souvenirs and grabbing a bite to eat, and it’s exactly 
what I expected.
Before we start out, I am going to replace the air filter, I’m going to replace 
the cabin filter because it’s permeated with the scent of the little green pine 
tree that has been hanging off of the cruise control stalk for Lord knows how 
long, and ensure all of the wiper blades are in good shape. hopefully nothing 
bubbles up as we drive along. When I get home the things I know I’m gonna do 
right away and replace the struts on the hood and then commence going all 
Martha on it.
Off to the DMV, then Hotlanta

AZBob



Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 31, 2023, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
 wrote:

That’s Maurice who died not long ago.  An unreconstructed old racist.  
Interestingly he had a 300D at some point that was up for sale in Savannah some 
years ago. It was blue as I recall and quite nice.

The Q is not particularly good either.

--FT
Sent from iFōn

On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes  
wrote:

I've done the drive from CLT to Greenville. I noticed that there there were 
about a billion BBQ places on that drive and they all have the same pig in a 
chef's hat sign. The guys at the TV station I was working at told me that you 
can tell the good BBQ places because the pig is smiling. If the pig is upset to 
feed his kinfolk to you that's not a good place...

-Curt




On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 10:44:26 AM EST, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes 
 wrote:






With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I pulled 
the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax was a thing of 
beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and the seller was 
responsive , respectful and honorable.

Plans are to fly standby into CLT tomorrow (when it seems no one else is 
flying), rent a car and take a leisurely drive down to Greenville/Spartanburg 
and check into a Marriott. We (Mrs. AZBob and I) will then Uber to the seller’s 
(is Uber a thing in S’burg SC?),  do paperwork and return to the hotel. Tuesday 
morning we will visit a SCDMV and then scoot over to Floyd’s daughter’s home to 
remove the cow catcher for Floyd. And then…..ROADTRIP!
I will have to check forecasts but I think we might return the northern route 
(I-40 mostly) and make a couple stops to see some friends. Heck, we might even 
pause at Okie Acres to say howdy if anyone is home. If the weather is looking 
sketchy, we will go I-10 and stop and see some friends along that route.

I may try my hand at blogging this trip in this email string. It might be fun, 
or I may lose interest wondering why anyone would want to know what we are 
doing each day.

That being typed, does anyone have any advice/tips/recommendations before we 
strike out across the country?

Again, I can’t thank Floyd et.al. enough for the assist. And Dan. Dan is always 
a very knowledge sounding board and I can’t tell you the number of times he has 
kept me between the ditches.

AZBob

Sent from Mail for Windows

From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 1:27 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: Floyd Thursby
Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport 
Utility 4D, $4, 800

I'd take that cow catcher.  It's actually up where my daughter lives and
she is on her way here to visit.  If she was there I'd ask her to take a
look at it.  If it is still around when she goes home I could get to put
eyes on it.

Fly into CLT or GSV and drive it home.

--FT

On 12/29/23 2:48 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Yes. I have a black one for the 2008 ML550 I got for pennies on the dollar new 
in the box, but it’s still sitting in the garage as I can’t get

[MBZ] Anita alternator that’s it but you can park it out Mercedes-Benz,$2,500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

good music system in there

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/284100374642778

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

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Wiper blades are often overlooked until you're driving 300 miles on a wet 
winter highway and dirty spray fills the air. On that note, be sure the washer 
fluid is topped up.

Hope you like the new car!


On Tue, Jan 2, 2024, at 09:39, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> FYI, the good stock wiper blades for these are NLA. Good opportunity 
> for me to find aftermarket replacements. The stock (factory) wiper 
> blades have a big “sail” on them to keep them pressed against the 
> windshield at higher speeds, and they do make a difference.
>
> -D
>
>> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I am now in possession of the blue ML. Excellent scouting job done by Floyd 
>> et.al. The cowcatcher, or is Dan likes to call it the grocery cart catcher, 
>> has grown on me since I’ve seen it in person. It’s not quite as obnoxious as 
>> it wasn’t the pictures. And besides, if it were taken off, it would leave 
>> two gaping holes in the bumper. So it’s gonna stay on.
>> The seller was a nice young Eastern European guy. He had sundry other 
>> Mercedes sitting around in his yard, all high-end kind of fancy ones. I love 
>> it when sellers aren’t clowns. We drove around Greenville last night a 
>> little bit, picking up a few Clemson souvenirs and grabbing a bite to eat, 
>> and it’s exactly what I expected.
>> Before we start out, I am going to replace the air filter, I’m going to 
>> replace the cabin filter because it’s permeated with the scent of the little 
>> green pine tree that has been hanging off of the cruise control stalk for 
>> Lord knows how long, and ensure all of the wiper blades are in good shape. 
>> hopefully nothing bubbles up as we drive along. When I get home the things I 
>> know I’m gonna do right away and replace the struts on the hood and then 
>> commence going all Martha on it.
>> Off to the DMV, then Hotlanta
>> 
>> AZBob

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Re: [MBZ] Broken bolts

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

Any time I manage to extract a stuck bolt or drill and re-tap a hole I consider 
it to be a major victory. Requires a celebration, fire up the grill and bust 
out a barley pop.

-Curt




On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 09:27:57 PM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
 wrote: 





I hate it when that happens 

--FT
Sent from iFōn

> On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube 
> on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out 
> holes and tapping them. In always afraid I’m going to screw it it up worse 
> than it was.
> 
> First attempt was stud remover but not enough of the bolt was sticking up. 
> Next was left hand drill bits and easy out. This did not work and ended up 
> breaking off not one but 2 left handed drill bits in the hole. Using regular 
> drill bits ran down the hole I was able to get the broken bits out. Just now 
> I drilled the hole completely and tapped it. Appears to be a success. The 
> shiny bolt is the tapped hole.  I always feel great when I actually get one 
> repaired successfully.
> 
> 
> 
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[MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Cold Start Hesitation?

[Robert Koziak via Mercedes]

Hi All,
     I recently replaced all the spark plugs and coil packs on my daughter's 
2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic w/110K.  I had multiple codes after the replacement 
and with the help of the group finally determined that there was an issue with 
the "New" coil packs that I installed.  I purchased 6 Bosch Coil Packs from 
RockAuto and the car runs great so I returned the others.
    Drove the car 300 miles ran great with no Check Engine Light!  
    But. I have noticed an occasional issue with cold starts there is 
some engine hesitation.  It smooths out pretty fast but today (28 degrees) 
there was an up and down with the idle speed and it felt like it might stall.  
I gave it a little gas and it ran great ever since.
     I researched a little and came up with a few possible suggestions to look 
at:
- Fuel Filter- Fuel Pump- MAF needs cleaning- Fuel Injectors
That's quite a range of possibilities!  Anyone have a similar issue who can 
share their fix?
Thanks in advance!
Bob K
     
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Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

When driving my "new" '85 300TD purchased in Norfolk back north to D.C. I
encountered a torrential downpour somewhere south of Fredericksburg on
I-95.  The wipers did one revolution and then blew a fuse.  Changed the
fuse several times with no change in results.  I somehow managed to drive
through the rain sans wipers (front and rear) with occasional stops beneath
highway underpasses.

Turns out the rear wiper motor AND rear wiper relay were both faulty, but
since that circuit included the front wiper motor as well I had no wipers
in the front either.  Why does Mercedes do this?

On Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 10:45 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Wiper blades are often overlooked until you're driving 300 miles on a wet
> winter highway and dirty spray fills the air. On that note, be sure the
> washer fluid is topped up.
>
> Hope you like the new car!
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 2, 2024, at 09:39, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > FYI, the good stock wiper blades for these are NLA. Good opportunity
> > for me to find aftermarket replacements. The stock (factory) wiper
> > blades have a big “sail” on them to keep them pressed against the
> > windshield at higher speeds, and they do make a difference.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I am now in possession of the blue ML. Excellent scouting job done by
> Floyd et.al. The cowcatcher, or is Dan likes to call it the grocery cart
> catcher, has grown on me since I’ve seen it in person. It’s not quite as
> obnoxious as it wasn’t the pictures. And besides, if it were taken off, it
> would leave two gaping holes in the bumper. So it’s gonna stay on.
> >> The seller was a nice young Eastern European guy. He had sundry other
> Mercedes sitting around in his yard, all high-end kind of fancy ones. I
> love it when sellers aren’t clowns. We drove around Greenville last night a
> little bit, picking up a few Clemson souvenirs and grabbing a bite to eat,
> and it’s exactly what I expected.
> >> Before we start out, I am going to replace the air filter, I’m going to
> replace the cabin filter because it’s permeated with the scent of the
> little green pine tree that has been hanging off of the cruise control
> stalk for Lord knows how long, and ensure all of the wiper blades are in
> good shape. hopefully nothing bubbles up as we drive along. When I get home
> the things I know I’m gonna do right away and replace the struts on the
> hood and then commence going all Martha on it.
> >> Off to the DMV, then Hotlanta
> >>
> >> AZBob
>
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Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

I found the “correct” wipers, I’ll post a number later. In stock everywhere, 
about $35 from MBoL.

-D

> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:47 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Interesting. AutohausAZ actually shows stock on the correct blades.
> 
> 
> autohausaz.com
> [favicon.ico]
> 
> I’m betting they don’t have them.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:40 AM, dan penoff.com  wrote:
> 
> FYI, the good stock wiper blades for these are NLA. Good opportunity for me 
> to find aftermarket replacements. The stock (factory) wiper blades have a big 
> “sail” on them to keep them pressed against the windshield at higher speeds, 
> and they do make a difference.
> 
> -D
> 
> On Jan 2, 2024, at 9:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I am now in possession of the blue ML. Excellent scouting job done by Floyd 
> et.al. The cowcatcher, or is Dan likes to call it the grocery cart catcher, 
> has grown on me since I’ve seen it in person. It’s not quite as obnoxious as 
> it wasn’t the pictures. And besides, if it were taken off, it would leave two 
> gaping holes in the bumper. So it’s gonna stay on.
> The seller was a nice young Eastern European guy. He had sundry other 
> Mercedes sitting around in his yard, all high-end kind of fancy ones. I love 
> it when sellers aren’t clowns. We drove around Greenville last night a little 
> bit, picking up a few Clemson souvenirs and grabbing a bite to eat, and it’s 
> exactly what I expected.
> Before we start out, I am going to replace the air filter, I’m going to 
> replace the cabin filter because it’s permeated with the scent of the little 
> green pine tree that has been hanging off of the cruise control stalk for 
> Lord knows how long, and ensure all of the wiper blades are in good shape. 
> hopefully nothing bubbles up as we drive along. When I get home the things I 
> know I’m gonna do right away and replace the struts on the hood and then 
> commence going all Martha on it.
> Off to the DMV, then Hotlanta
> 
> AZBob
> 
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Dec 31, 2023, at 5:25 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> That’s Maurice who died not long ago.  An unreconstructed old racist.  
> Interestingly he had a 300D at some point that was up for sale in Savannah 
> some years ago. It was blue as I recall and quite nice.
> 
> The Q is not particularly good either.
> 
> --FT
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> 
> On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:11 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I've done the drive from CLT to Greenville. I noticed that there there were 
> about a billion BBQ places on that drive and they all have the same pig in a 
> chef's hat sign. The guys at the TV station I was working at told me that you 
> can tell the good BBQ places because the pig is smiling. If the pig is upset 
> to feed his kinfolk to you that's not a good place...
> 
> -Curt
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 10:44:26 AM EST, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I pulled 
> the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax was a thing 
> of beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and the seller was 
> responsive , respectful and honorable.
> 
> Plans are to fly standby into CLT tomorrow (when it seems no one else is 
> flying), rent a car and take a leisurely drive down to Greenville/Spartanburg 
> and check into a Marriott. We (Mrs. AZBob and I) will then Uber to the 
> seller’s (is Uber a thing in S’burg SC?),  do paperwork and return to the 
> hotel. Tuesday morning we will visit a SCDMV and then scoot over to Floyd’s 
> daughter’s home to remove the cow catcher for Floyd. And then…..ROADTRIP!
> I will have to check forecasts but I think we might return the northern route 
> (I-40 mostly) and make a couple stops to see some friends. Heck, we might 
> even pause at Okie Acres to say howdy if anyone is home. If the weather is 
> looking sketchy, we will go I-10 and stop and see some friends along that 
> route.
> 
> I may try my hand at blogging this trip in this email string. It might be 
> fun, or I may lose interest wondering why anyone would want to know what we 
> are doing each day.
> 
> That being typed, does anyone have any advice/tips/recommendations before we 
> strike out across the country?
> 
> Again, I can’t thank Floyd et.al. enough for the assist. And Dan. Dan is 
> always a very knowledge sounding board and I can’t tell you the number of 
> times he has kept me between the ditches.
> 
> AZBob
> 
> Sent from Mail for Windows
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> From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> Sent: Friday, December 29, 2023 1:27 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Cc: Floyd Thursby
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport 
> Utility 4D, $4, 800
> 
> I'd take that cow catcher.  It's actually up where my d

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Cold Start Hesitation?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

The only way to figure these problems out is with a good diagnostic scanner. 
You can watch cold start data and see what’s going on, and you see any errors 
in the system. Only way to save time, money, misery, and guesswork. 

That said, does it have secondary air injection?  That adjusts air and stuff on 
cold start. 

--FT
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> On Jan 2, 2024, at 12:05 PM, Robert Koziak via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi All,
>  I recently replaced all the spark plugs and coil packs on my daughter's 
> 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic w/110K.  I had multiple codes after the replacement 
> and with the help of the group finally determined that there was an issue 
> with the "New" coil packs that I installed.  I purchased 6 Bosch Coil Packs 
> from RockAuto and the car runs great so I returned the others.
> Drove the car 300 miles ran great with no Check Engine Light!  
> But. I have noticed an occasional issue with cold starts there is 
> some engine hesitation.  It smooths out pretty fast but today (28 degrees) 
> there was an up and down with the idle speed and it felt like it might stall. 
>  I gave it a little gas and it ran great ever since.
>  I researched a little and came up with a few possible suggestions to 
> look at:
> - Fuel Filter- Fuel Pump- MAF needs cleaning- Fuel Injectors
> That's quite a range of possibilities!  Anyone have a similar issue who can 
> share their fix?
> Thanks in advance!
> Bob K
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[MBZ] Nice W124 Coupe

[dan penoff.com via Mercedes]

Looks like a good deal:


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1988 Mercedes Benz 300CE for sale by owner - Gainesville, FL - 
craigslist
orlando.craigslist.org

-D
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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124 Coupe

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

So when they say that prices for these are such and such, many thousands 
higher, then why is this one many thousands lower?


-_FT

On 1/2/24 3:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Looks like a good deal:


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1988 Mercedes Benz 300CE for sale by owner - Gainesville, FL - 
craigslist
orlando.craigslist.org

-D


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[MBZ] Buy this dead turd -- currently not running. Reasonable offers considered. 1995 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Coupe 2D, $3, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Convertible. Might be worth $500 to mess with

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/866394571878388

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Re: [MBZ] Nice W124 Coupe

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

More like a $10K car if you don't want to sit on rotten leather.

On Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 3:22 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> So when they say that prices for these are such and such, many thousands
> higher, then why is this one many thousands lower?
>
> -_FT
>
> On 1/2/24 3:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > Looks like a good deal:
> >
> > <
> https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/gainesville-1988-mercedes-300ce/7703397325.html
> >
> > [00B0B_dqdp22A2JAZ_0ww0oo_600x450.jpg]
> > 1988 Mercedes Benz 300CE for sale by owner - Gainesville, FL -
> craigslist<
> https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/gainesville-1988-mercedes-300ce/7703397325.html
> >
> > orlando.craigslist.org<
> https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/gainesville-1988-mercedes-300ce/7703397325.html
> >
> >
> > -D
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Buy this dead turd -- currently not running. Reasonable offers considered. 1995 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Coupe 2D, $3, 000

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Indeed.

On Tue, Jan 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> Convertible. Might be worth $500 to mess with
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/866394571878388
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[MBZ] I am not a Mercedes expert so don't ask a million questions I am selling approximately nine car,

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

 two run and drive but need glow plugs, 300SDL's, 300SD, 240SD.  ,W123 
W124 W126 Come buy the whole cars, priced to sell.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1296312891763215

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[MBZ] Owner and mechanic both passed away 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420sel, $1, 500

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

This could probably clean up well

The car was dropped off at a mechanic for oil leak. Owner and mechanic 
both passed away and car has been sitting for several years. It was 
driven to the mechanic shop but has not been started in years. Still in 
great shape and complete. Trades welcome / Make an offer.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1189613238678858

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[MBZ] Looks pretty clean -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL,$2,400

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1084536756074940

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[MBZ] OT Need meth money -- just needs drivers door attached 2003 Infiniti g35, $3, 000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1051673959419889

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Re: [MBZ] I am not a Mercedes expert so don't ask a million questions I am selling approximately nine car,

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Holy hell why are these deals not close to me. 


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> On Jan 2, 2024, at 6:05 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
>  two run and drive but need glow plugs, 300SDL's, 300SD, 240SD.  ,W123 W124 
> W126 Come buy the whole cars, priced to sell.
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1296312891763215
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Owner and mechanic both passed away 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420sel, $1, 500

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Yes that could turn out nice.


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> On Jan 2, 2024, at 6:08 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> This could probably clean up well
> 
> The car was dropped off at a mechanic for oil leak. Owner and mechanic both 
> passed away and car has been sitting for several years. It was driven to the 
> mechanic shop but has not been started in years. Still in great shape and 
> complete. Trades welcome / Make an offer.
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1189613238678858
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Looks pretty clean -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL,$2,400

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Except for the big dent in the side of it and the rip in the drivers seat. 

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> On Jan 2, 2024, at 6:10 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1084536756074940
> 
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