Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
My son and I rented a Caprice and drove it all over the west starting in Denver, back in 1993. it was swift, nimble, and fun to drive despite being such a boat. On Feb 11, 2008 1:01 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was chatting with a taxi driver a few years back when most were using Chev Caprice models. They would usually have either a 305 or a 350. I asked how many miles they typically get out of a car, and he said they tend to drive them to about 750,000 kms, with very little if any work, other than just routines service, and lots of brake and tire changes. I just love my old merc and 911's, but I don't think they've ever built a better engine than the small block chev V8. It's simple, light, gobs of torque and power, and they last forever. I still miss fiddling with my old 350, not that it every needed much of anything. Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now come on. Picking on a pickup truck is like picking on apple pie etc. It is the north American vehicle of choice. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Good for him. Wonder how many of those miles he actually needed a full sized pickup?? And how many miles were simply wasting fuel, taking up excessive space in the road, and spewing high emissions. Brian On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of high mileage, I heard a story on NPR last night about a guy driving his '91 Chevy Silverado to 1,000,000 miles - complete with a GM video crew at hand as the odo changed over. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
I was chatting with a taxi driver a few years back when most were using Chev Caprice models. They would usually have either a 305 or a 350. I asked how many miles they typically get out of a car, and he said they tend to drive them to about 750,000 kms, with very little if any work, other than just routines service, and lots of brake and tire changes. I just love my old merc and 911's, but I don't think they've ever built a better engine than the small block chev V8. It's simple, light, gobs of torque and power, and they last forever. I still miss fiddling with my old 350, not that it every needed much of anything. Ed 300E On 11/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now come on. Picking on a pickup truck is like picking on apple pie etc. It is the north American vehicle of choice. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Good for him. Wonder how many of those miles he actually needed a full sized pickup?? And how many miles were simply wasting fuel, taking up excessive space in the road, and spewing high emissions. Brian On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of high mileage, I heard a story on NPR last night about a guy driving his '91 Chevy Silverado to 1,000,000 miles - complete with a GM video crew at hand as the odo changed over. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Now come on. Picking on a pickup truck is like picking on apple pie etc. It is the north American vehicle of choice. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 4:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Good for him. Wonder how many of those miles he actually needed a full sized pickup?? And how many miles were simply wasting fuel, taking up excessive space in the road, and spewing high emissions. Brian On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of high mileage, I heard a story on NPR last night about a guy driving his '91 Chevy Silverado to 1,000,000 miles - complete with a GM video crew at hand as the odo changed over. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Good for him. Wonder how many of those miles he actually needed a full sized pickup?? And how many miles were simply wasting fuel, taking up excessive space in the road, and spewing high emissions. Brian On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of high mileage, I heard a story on NPR last night about a guy driving his '91 Chevy Silverado to 1,000,000 miles - complete with a GM video crew at hand as the odo changed over. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
That's pretty interesting. I could qualify for a badge with our 190D, though the vast majority of the miles were racked up by previous owners. Can I still proudly display? Brian On Feb 8, 2008 7:17 PM, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, For Hi Mileage Badges from MBUSA, there is no verification needed. One need only call Montvale (1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)) and ask about the program. You will be mailed the application, complete it and return it. Not sure about MB Canada. Chuck w/a 250,000 km badge on my 500E. On Feb 8, 2008, at 2:57 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: God luck in getting one. On Feb 8, 2008 4:51 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was dealer serviced up until late last when I bought it, and so far, I have records for all the bits and pieces I've bought from the dealer. So I should be good for one badge anyway, although I'm sure if I mounted one, it would just be stolen. lol Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, do you have to prove with records of some sort or do they take your word for it? I guess I have to start at the beginning as my 76 only had 990 miles on the odometer when I got it in 1995. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
IIRC, he was using it on a sales route, so the truck was a delivery vehicle. Anybody have a better memory that mine? BillR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zoltan Finks Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:44 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Good for him. Wonder how many of those miles he actually needed a full sized pickup?? And how many miles were simply wasting fuel, taking up excessive space in the road, and spewing high emissions. Brian On Feb 9, 2008 9:39 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of high mileage, I heard a story on NPR last night about a guy driving his '91 Chevy Silverado to 1,000,000 miles - complete with a GM video crew at hand as the odo changed over. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
The one thing I think is cheesy about the badges is the plastic hardware they send along to use for mounting. Mine broke within a month and I had to make a metal piece to use in it's stead. Bob R '77 300D 190Kmiles On the way to the 300KM badge -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig McCluskey Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 9:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:45:30 -0800 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's pretty interesting. I could qualify for a badge with our 190D, though the vast majority of the miles were racked up by previous owners. Can I still proudly display? Yes. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Correct - he delivers meat and seafood North of Chicago. On Feb 10, 2008 7:16 AM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IIRC, he was using it on a sales route, so the truck was a delivery vehicle. Anybody have a better memory that mine? BillR -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
yeah, I think the badge is to honour the car's accomplishment. Ed 300E On 10/02/2008, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 10 Feb 2008 02:45:30 -0800 Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's pretty interesting. I could qualify for a badge with our 190D, though the vast majority of the miles were racked up by previous owners. Can I still proudly display? Yes. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
I suppose it is possible to wear the grille badge as a lapel pin :-D Hendrik lots of miles but no pins or badges to show off E M wrote: yeah, I think the badge is to honour the car's accomplishment. Ed 300E ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
I had boxes of these things. MBUSA will send you the forms without question and jut as quickly send you the badges and lapel pins. After I got rid of my last MB I put them on eBay and got some crazy money for them. It's amazing what idiots on eBay will pay for stuff. I just found a Karmann badge from the restoration of my former 1971 VW Beetle (standard, not Super.) I'm going to put it up on eBay tonight to see what sort of crazy money it will command. Dan --- Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suppose it is possible to wear the grille badge as a lapel pin :-D Hendrik lots of miles but no pins or badges to show off E M wrote: yeah, I think the badge is to honour the car's accomplishment. Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
I thought of that after I sent the post - the fact that he was probably using it for work. I have a lot less qualms with folks driving trucks if they actually need them most of the time. So my gripe may be applied to the other millions of Americans who derive their toughness from their pickup. My favorite was the ad campaign that actually came right out and told us that if we drive their super duper big truck, we're tough. Red Wing shoe's ad that states: As tough as the guys that wear them is more tolerable. But the driving of a large vehicle requiring toughness? Heck, I think driving a small vehicle takes toughness. Brian On Feb 10, 2008 10:09 AM, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Correct - he delivers meat and seafood North of Chicago. On Feb 10, 2008 7:16 AM, Bill R [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: IIRC, he was using it on a sales route, so the truck was a delivery vehicle. Anybody have a better memory that mine? BillR -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark Twain '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC, '97 Ply Grand Voyager ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
When I got my badge they also included a nice lapel pin of the MB star with 25 KM under it - I hope they are still issuing the badges - for such a small amount of effort and money on the part of MB, the good will of getting something to celebrate driving our cars for long distances is well rec'd IMHO. Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] I'm pretty sure MBOZ has stopped handing out badges but I can't be bothered displaying that I drive an old car with lots of miles under the wheels and the odo in my 123 has stopped working but I guess it is closing in on 250K. Looking at buying a 300TE with 350K on the clock but I rather have one with 150K. Hendrik Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi all, For Hi Mileage Badges from MBUSA, there is no verification needed. One need only call Montvale (1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)) and ask about the program. You will be mailed the application, complete it and return it. Not sure about MB Canada. Chuck w/a 250,000 km badge on my 500E. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Thats only ~310,000 miles, my 190D should hit that within the next year or so. I think its 287k right now. Lessee, 55 miles a day, 550 a week is about 26400 a year just to commute to work... Anybody says the 190Ds can't do high mileage hasn't driven one. Of course its back in the shop next week, the rear end is still not quite right. Indy says he thinks he knows what it needs... I'm still pushing for subframe bushings but he says its probably not that. He's going to do some heavy duty diagnosis before he throws parts at it. -Curt Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:23:36 -0500 From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'm in KMS here, at 365,000 at the moment. Wonder if she'll ever see 500,000 ?? :-) Ed 300E - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your homepage. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] now that + 87 300TD
I'm sure you can find an odo somewhere with about that mileage to fit whatever you buy That 87 300TD I mentioned a week or so ago was just taken home by the owner with no repairs. He still doesn't know what he wants to do with it but will call my nephew if he decides to sell it. BillR Jacksonville FL 1981 300SD 299k miles -Original Message- From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: 2/8/08 11:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] I'm pretty sure MBOZ has stopped handing out badges but I can't be bothered displaying that I drive an old car with lots of miles under the wheels and the odo in my 123 has stopped working but I guess it is closing in on 250K. Looking at buying a 300TE with 350K on the clock but I rather have one with 150K. Hendrik Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi all, For Hi Mileage Badges from MBUSA, there is no verification needed. One need only call Montvale (1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)) and ask about the program. You will be mailed the application, complete it and return it. Not sure about MB Canada. Chuck w/a 250,000 km badge on my 500E. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:05:19 -0500 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You should make it proud by purchasing and mounting a high mileage radiator badge from MBUSA. I've never purchased a high mileage badge. Mercedes has always sent them free. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
then they probably own me two so far. hee hee Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:08:29 -0500 E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. 250,000 km = 155342.8 miles Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:08:29 -0500 E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. 250,000 km = 155342.8 miles Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
If you keep working on it everyday it shouldn't take long. Even at 20K per year that is only about 7 years. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:24 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] I'm in KMS here, at 365,000 at the moment. Wonder if she'll ever see 500,000 ?? :-) Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
So, do you have to prove with records of some sort or do they take your word for it? I guess I have to start at the beginning as my 76 only had 990 miles on the odometer when I got it in 1995. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
I'm in KMS here, at 365,000 at the moment. Wonder if she'll ever see 500,000 ?? :-) Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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God luck in getting one. On Feb 8, 2008 4:51 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was dealer serviced up until late last when I bought it, and so far, I have records for all the bits and pieces I've bought from the dealer. So I should be good for one badge anyway, although I'm sure if I mounted one, it would just be stolen. lol Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, do you have to prove with records of some sort or do they take your word for it? I guess I have to start at the beginning as my 76 only had 990 miles on the odometer when I got it in 1995. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Mine was dealer serviced up until late last when I bought it, and so far, I have records for all the bits and pieces I've bought from the dealer. So I should be good for one badge anyway, although I'm sure if I mounted one, it would just be stolen. lol Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, do you have to prove with records of some sort or do they take your word for it? I guess I have to start at the beginning as my 76 only had 990 miles on the odometer when I got it in 1995. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. On 08/02/2008, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 11:05:19 -0500 andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You should make it proud by purchasing and mounting a high mileage radiator badge from MBUSA. I've never purchased a high mileage badge. Mercedes has always sent them free. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I have seen 100,000kmh ones but that was for cars back in the 60's. Hendrik no mileage badges Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:08:29 -0500 E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. 250,000 km = 155342.8 miles Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Feb 8, 2008 6:53 PM, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have seen 100,000kmh ones but that was for cars back in the 60's. Hendrik no mileage badges At 100,000kmh they'd better give you a burial because the re-entry from orbit will kill you. Ed -- I'm a Night Elf Mohawk! - Mr. T. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
250,000km 500,000km 1,000,000km -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of E M Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 7:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] I seem to recall a number of years ago, it took some miles to get the first one, and then every 100k or so following that first milestone. Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have seen 100,000kmh ones but that was for cars back in the 60's. Hendrik no mileage badges Craig McCluskey wrote: On Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:08:29 -0500 E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. 250,000 km = 155342.8 miles Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
Hi all, For Hi Mileage Badges from MBUSA, there is no verification needed. One need only call Montvale (1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)) and ask about the program. You will be mailed the application, complete it and return it. Not sure about MB Canada. Chuck w/a 250,000 km badge on my 500E. On Feb 8, 2008, at 2:57 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: God luck in getting one. On Feb 8, 2008 4:51 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was dealer serviced up until late last when I bought it, and so far, I have records for all the bits and pieces I've bought from the dealer. So I should be good for one badge anyway, although I'm sure if I mounted one, it would just be stolen. lol Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, do you have to prove with records of some sort or do they take your word for it? I guess I have to start at the beginning as my 76 only had 990 miles on the odometer when I got it in 1995. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
I'm pretty sure MBOZ has stopped handing out badges but I can't be bothered displaying that I drive an old car with lots of miles under the wheels and the odo in my 123 has stopped working but I guess it is closing in on 250K. Looking at buying a 300TE with 350K on the clock but I rather have one with 150K. Hendrik Chuck Landenberger wrote: Hi all, For Hi Mileage Badges from MBUSA, there is no verification needed. One need only call Montvale (1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)) and ask about the program. You will be mailed the application, complete it and return it. Not sure about MB Canada. Chuck w/a 250,000 km badge on my 500E. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot]
hm... the badge, a perfect thing to hide the little toothless place on the grill? From: Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2008 20:17:52 -0700 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Hi all, For Hi Mileage Badges from MBUSA, there is no verification needed. One need only call Montvale (1-800-FOR-MERCEDES (1-800-367-6372)) and ask about the program. You will be mailed the application, complete it and return it. Not sure about MB Canada. Chuck w/a 250,000 km badge on my 500E. On Feb 8, 2008, at 2:57 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: God luck in getting one. On Feb 8, 2008 4:51 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mine was dealer serviced up until late last when I bought it, and so far, I have records for all the bits and pieces I've bought from the dealer. So I should be good for one badge anyway, although I'm sure if I mounted one, it would just be stolen. lol Ed 300E On 08/02/2008, R A Bennell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, do you have to prove with records of some sort or do they take your word for it? I guess I have to start at the beginning as my 76 only had 990 miles on the odometer when I got it in 1995. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Chuck Landenberger Sent: Friday, February 08, 2008 2:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] High mileage badges [was Re: It's a plot] Ed, 250,000 kilometers, 500,000 kilometers 1,000,000 kilometers. I'll leave the conversion to miles to you Take care, Chuck On Feb 8, 2008, at 12:08 PM, E M wrote: At what mileage do they start issuing them? Ed 300E 365,000 kms. __ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com