Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
How much do they go for? -- John W Reames jream...@verizon.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Feb 3, 2013, at 19:56, Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > Last I heard, the Becker guys still had a few Grand Prix 7990 available: > http://www.mybecker.com/enUK/hauptnavigation/automotive-archiv/grand-prix-7990/ueberblick/ > > Jaime > > > > On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 1:51 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > >> >> On Feb 3, 2013, at 8:24 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: >> >>> One more thought about the radio... going with a high-end aftermarket >>> radio with a compatible wiring harness will allow you to hold onto the >>> radio much longer than you have the car. >> >> >> Any suggestions? >> >> Rick >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > -- > Jaime Kopchinski > http://www.jaimekop.com/ > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Last I heard, the Becker guys still had a few Grand Prix 7990 available: http://www.mybecker.com/enUK/hauptnavigation/automotive-archiv/grand-prix-7990/ueberblick/ Jaime On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at 1:51 PM, Rick Knoble wrote: > > On Feb 3, 2013, at 8:24 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: > > > One more thought about the radio... going with a high-end aftermarket > > radio with a compatible wiring harness will allow you to hold onto the > > radio much longer than you have the car. > > > Any suggestions? > > Rick > Sent from my iPhone > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
If its a standard iPod connector (ie not the iPhone 5 lightning connector) I've got a Monster brand unit that has 3 FM frequencies, lightly used I'll let go real cheap. I think they retail for $50, I'd let mine go for $20. It works great, in fact I bought another one that has a standard 1/8" jack for use with standard devices since my old iPod mini died and my new iPhone has the new type connector. -Curt Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:52:15 -0500 From: Mitch Haley To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content) Message-ID: <510ddeef.5090...@voyager.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed How about an FM transmitter for the iPod and no modification to the car? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
On Feb 3, 2013, at 8:24 AM, "Jaime Kopchinski" wrote: > One more thought about the radio... going with a high-end aftermarket > radio with a compatible wiring harness will allow you to hold onto the > radio much longer than you have the car. Any suggestions? Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
A bit complicated, but the last of the great over-engineered MBs. These cars have piqued my interest the last few years. Any pics? Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2013, at 10:13 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh > yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to > pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp > plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed > by 10:30 that evening. > > It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue > tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday > morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New > windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things > I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - > this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs > it might need are minor. > > In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over > 140 related subject matter. > > Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure > use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need > to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close > assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see > the procedures before tearing in to things. > > Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's > pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space > back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC > vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of > you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of > the space next to the cup holders. > > I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for > me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap > with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went > aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is > going to be a difficult decision. > > If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. > > It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once > a week for under $40. > > Dan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Congrats Dan, glad to heard you're behind the three pointed star again. One more thought about the radio... going with a high-end aftermarket radio with a compatible wiring harness will allow you to hold onto the radio much longer than you have the car. If you end up passing the W140 along in a few years, you can pull out the Becker/Blau etc and put the original back in, then use the radio in your next car. I do this over and over (and over). As long as the wiring is ok, its easy. Jaime On Sat, Feb 2, 2013 at 10:13 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to > Raleigh yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious > enough to pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could > get a temp plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was > resting in bed by 10:30 that evening. > > It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will > continue tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on > Sunday morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some > controllers. New windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. > A few minor things I'll address, but everything is working (at least as > far as I can tell! - this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've > owned!) and any repairs it might need are minor. > > In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking > over 140 related subject matter. > > Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could > sure use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. > I need to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum > door close assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be > able to see the procedures before tearing in to things. > > Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but > it's pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage > space back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the > center ACC vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is > configured of you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up > about a third of the space next to the cup holders. > > I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine > for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a > swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I > went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. > This is going to be a difficult decision. > > If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. > > It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up > once a week for under $40. > > Dan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
On Feb 3, 2013 6:26 AM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > > Nope. Still have the old mattress. Long story which I won't go into here. However, a new mattress is on the horizon. Just don't try to carry it on top of the s500! Glad you could work out the deal. How was the drive back BTW? No unscheduled stops in north Florida I hope? Best, Tim No help on any of your questions... > Dan > > > On Feb 3, 2013, at 4:42 AM, Rick Knoble wrote: > > > On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:14 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > > > >> Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week > > > > > > Meaning SWMBO got the mattress. You got the car. > > Congrats. > > > > Rick > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > ___ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
That looks pretty decent, only $55 for the 2011 version of the WIS. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 >WIS (workshop information system) > >http://autoepc4you.com/catalog/view/Mercedes-WIS-net-%28EWA%29-2011 > >Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Found a guy selling the 2004 WIS for W140s on eBay for $25. Think I will go that route. Dan On Feb 3, 2013, at 1:07 AM, Gerry Archer wrote: > -- > WIS (workshop information system) > > http://autoepc4you.com/catalog/view/Mercedes-WIS-net-%28EWA%29-2011 > > Gerry > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Nope. Still have the old mattress. Long story which I won't go into here. However, a new mattress is on the horizon. Dan On Feb 3, 2013, at 4:42 AM, Rick Knoble wrote: > On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:14 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > >> Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week > > > Meaning SWMBO got the mattress. You got the car. > Congrats. > > Rick > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:14 PM, "Dan Penoff" wrote: > Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week Meaning SWMBO got the mattress. You got the car. Congrats. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Congrats. There may be a 140 DVD somewhere but really the 140 and later cars are covered by the WIS. you will also need the xentry system to do any sort of in depth work on the thing. On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed by 10:30 that evening. It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs it might need are minor. In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over 140 related subject matter. Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see the procedures before tearing in to things. Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of the space next to the cup holders. I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is going to be a difficult decision. If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once a week for under $40. Dan -- WIS (workshop information system) http://autoepc4you.com/catalog/view/Mercedes-WIS-net-%28EWA%29-2011 Gerry ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
- Original Message - From: "Gerry Archer" To: "Archer" Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2013 12:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content) From: "Dan Penoff" Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed by 10:30 that evening. It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs it might need are minor. In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over 140 related subject matter. Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see the procedures before tearing in to things. Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of the space next to the cup holders. I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is going to be a difficult decision. If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once a week for under $40. Dan ___ There are more than 7 pages under "Mercedes Manuals" at Abebooks. Glanced through them and didn't see any about 140s, but there might be if you want to take the time to look at all of them. www.abebooks.com lists books from book sellers all over the world who will ship to the U.S. at a stated price. <http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?bi=0&bsi=0&bx=off&ds=30&kn=mercedes+manual&recentlyadded=all&sortby=17&x=0&y=0&prevpage=4> ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Check with BeckerUSA (Ed) I am sure they can add the ipod (aux) input without damage. I would guess this radio already has an input for AUX as a cord dangling off the back or a jack on the back. A plug into that and run a cord to an inconspicuous spot to put a panel mount input jack, and you might be done. Congrats on being back in the fold. It is good to have you back, although you have never really been gone. Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed by 10:30 that evening. It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs it might need are minor. In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over 140 related subject matter. Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see the procedures before tearing in to things. Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of the space next to the cup holders. I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is going to be a difficult decision. If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once a week for under $40. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Congratulations! I think the only source of info is the WIS, accessible online for a fee, via startek. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Congrats. There may be a 140 DVD somewhere but really the 140 and later cars are covered by the WIS. you will also need the xentry system to do any sort of in depth work on the thing. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 2, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: > Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh > yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to > pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp > plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed > by 10:30 that evening. > > It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue > tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday > morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New > windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things > I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - > this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs > it might need are minor. > > In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over > 140 related subject matter. > > Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure > use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need > to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close > assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see > the procedures before tearing in to things. > > Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's > pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space > back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC > vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of > you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of > the space next to the cup holders. > > I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for > me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap > with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went > aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is > going to be a difficult decision. > > If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. > > It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once > a week for under $40. > > Dan > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
How about an FM transmitter for the iPod and no modification to the car? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Beautiful day up there, but boy, was it windy! The guys flying the MD-80 I flew in on from ATL were complaining after we touched down about how bad it was. Maybe next time... Dan On Feb 2, 2013, at 10:21 PM, WILTON wrote: > Congratulations; 'glad you had a rewarding and safe trip; 'sorry I couldn't > meet you there. My IVIG treatment went well, but I was right not to try to > get out yesterday afternoon. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" > To: "Mercedes List" > Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 10:13 PM > Subject: [MBZ] New Car (MB content) > > >> Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh >> yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to >> pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp >> plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed >> by 10:30 that evening. >> >> It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue >> tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday >> morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New >> windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things >> I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - >> this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any >> repairs it might need are minor. >> >> In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over >> 140 related subject matter. >> >> Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure >> use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need >> to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close >> assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see >> the procedures before tearing in to things. >> >> Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's >> pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space >> back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC >> vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of >> you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of >> the space next to the cup holders. >> >> I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine >> for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a >> swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I >> went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. >> This is going to be a difficult decision. >> >> If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. >> >> It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up >> once a week for under $40. >> >> Dan >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Congratulations; 'glad you had a rewarding and safe trip; 'sorry I couldn't meet you there. My IVIG treatment went well, but I was right not to try to get out yesterday afternoon. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff" To: "Mercedes List" Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 10:13 PM Subject: [MBZ] New Car (MB content) Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed by 10:30 that evening. It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs it might need are minor. In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over 140 related subject matter. Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see the procedures before tearing in to things. Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of the space next to the cup holders. I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is going to be a difficult decision. If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once a week for under $40. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] New Car (MB content)
Tarek and I were able to work out a deal this week, so I flew up to Raleigh yesterday and drove the S500 home. Tarek's father was gracious enough to pick me up at the airport and follow me to the NC DMV so I could get a temp plate before I started south. Trip was uneventful and I was resting in bed by 10:30 that evening. It got the full Mercedes Martha Stewart treatment today, which will continue tomorrow after I am finished with a maintenance outage at work on Sunday morning when we have to take an EVA down to replace some controllers. New windshield and probably a set of tires coming this week. A few minor things I'll address, but everything is working (at least as far as I can tell! - this is a far more complex car than any other MB I've owned!) and any repairs it might need are minor. In anticipation I have been trolling some of the MB forums and looking over 140 related subject matter. Is there an online service manual like there is of the W124s? I could sure use some service literature for my benefit, but I'm not finding much. I need to replace some lamps in the ACC panels and troubleshoot a vacuum door close assist actuator in the driver's door, so it would be nice to be able to see the procedures before tearing in to things. Anybody want an analog phone? This car has the factory cell phone, but it's pretty much dead weight these days. I would like to have the storage space back for the controller, which is in the storage area above the center ACC vents. I'm also curious as to how the inside of the console is configured of you didn't have the phone - right now the handset takes up about a third of the space next to the cup holders. I'm also struggling over the Becker 1492. While the sound system is fine for me, I really want an aux input for my iPod. Not sure I want to do a swap with Ed or go aftermarket. I'm concerned about the aesthetics if I went aftermarket, and I am a purist who likes to keep things bone stock. This is going to be a difficult decision. If anyone has any guidance on W140 web sites or resources, I'm all ears. It's good to be back. Just don't tell my Focus - I will miss filling up once a week for under $40. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
