Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 sel Silver, $7, 000

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No heat could mean simply that it needs a new thermostat.

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[MBZ] Outstanding in its field 1980 Mercedes-Benz 450 sel Silver, $7, 000

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Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

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> Interesting colors, take off a 0 and I would go for it

Just like my wife's moved-along "A&W" car.  Milan brown and Bamboo, IIRC.
Missing the hardtop? Has a rubber ducky antenna instead of the Hirschmann.
We rather liked the car, once we got it all sorted out.

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Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

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Too much sun --- I get that way also.

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> The seats have a pinkish hue.
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Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

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If a 450 is a 250, then would a 3000 be about 1700?

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


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Re: [MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

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The seats have a pinkish hue.

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> Interesting colors, take off a 0 and I would go for it
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> No title necessary. Bill of sale only.
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[MBZ] outstanding in its field -- 1976 Mercedes 250SL - $3,000

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Interesting colors, take off a 0 and I would go for it

No title necessary. Bill of sale only.

https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/guyton-1976-mercedes-250sl/7360236607.html

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[MBZ] Outstanding in it's field: 82 Mercedes 300 SD - $3, 000 (Winston Salem)

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[MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C 230 Sedan 4D, $800

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/499645674735693

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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

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Because many of them were junk and soulless.

-D

> On Jul 21, 2020, at 1:34 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> What is it about Mercedes models of the early 2000s?  They seem to retain
> almost no market value, with exception of SLs.
> 
> On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 12:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1956154621152995/
>> 
>> 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class · CLK 430 Coupe 2D
>> $1,000
>> Vehicles 
>> Listed 48 weeks ago in Gaston, SC
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>How This Price Compares…
>> 
>> 
>>Kelley Blue Book®
>><
>> https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3JB_GMiPTAhGxYQbGYIv5Cz2qovjH77mtVqfuxCqR07BBpG8YarPKHSCU&h=AT0rtGELKyBHOkFQ8mhzP3TNsHwJ-10Etkq1ktfnGQ0_-mMs-xCqrxvgDz_xCQCzjtFzcp1UixS1o08oDhhNyImXTLSbjGkS0oiAf48OyMsPq241CXtroslienO6OZwOCWXYsE8_
>>> 
>>Private Party Value
>> 
>> $1,000
>> LowHigh
>> 
>> 
>>$1,504 – $3,123
>> 
>> Price range for similar Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class in fair condition · How
>> It's Calculated 
>> 
>> 
>>About This Vehicle…
>> 
>> Driven 180,000 miles
>> Automatic transmission
>> Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black
>> Fuel type: Gasoline
>> 16.0 MPG city · 23.0 MPG highway · 19.0 MPG combined
>> Fair condition 
>> 
>> 
>>Typical Features…
>> 
>>  *
>>Moon Roof
>>  *
>>Alloy Wheels
>>  *
>>ABS
>>  *
>>AM/FM Stereo
>>  *
>> 
>> 
>>Seller's description…
>> 
>> Gaston, SC
>> Location is approximate
>> 
>> 
>>Seller Information…
>> 
>> Kilo Graham
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Yeah it's like these 210s (or even 163s) I have bought for $500 or $600 
-- nice cars with some issues, nothing particularly challenging to fix 
unless you are paying some jackleg mechanic to diagnose and throw parts 
at it, in which case your costs will rapidly exceed the value of the car 
because of the reputations and nobody wanting to fool with them.  So 
these folks buy them figuring they are going to get a deal then some 
nanny or $100 part craps out, they don't want to deal with it so the car 
sits and goes to hell and becomes near-scrap.


I guess Merkun and Jap cars are easier to deal with, or more reliable or 
something, or at least that is the perception.  It works to our 
advantage if we want to fool with them.


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On 7/21/20 2:11 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

On Tue, July 21, 2020 1:34 pm, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

What is it about Mercedes models of the early 2000s?

W210: Rust, spring perches.
W211: Brake controller.
W220: Airmatic and various electronics.
W203: Cheap and abused.
All: 722.6 transmission electronics.

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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

On Tue, July 21, 2020 1:34 pm, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
> What is it about Mercedes models of the early 2000s?

W210: Rust, spring perches.
W211: Brake controller.
W220: Airmatic and various electronics.
W203: Cheap and abused.
All: 722.6 transmission electronics.

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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

W123s were the same way when they were just 20 year old cars and the
supply was plentiful.

Now that they are even older and harder to find they are becoming
valuable.

This particular example also has obvious collision repair. Half-assed
repair = low value.


Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:

> What is it about Mercedes models of the early 2000s?  They seem to retain
> almost no market value, with exception of SLs.
>
> On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 12:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1956154621152995/
>>
>> 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class · CLK 430 Coupe 2D
>> $1,000
>> Vehicles 
>> Listed 48 weeks ago in Gaston, SC
>> 
>>
>>
>> How This Price Compares…
>>
>>
>> Kelley Blue Book®
>> <
>> https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3JB_GMiPTAhGxYQbGYIv5Cz2qovjH77mtVqfuxCqR07BBpG8YarPKHSCU&h=AT0rtGELKyBHOkFQ8mhzP3TNsHwJ-10Etkq1ktfnGQ0_-mMs-xCqrxvgDz_xCQCzjtFzcp1UixS1o08oDhhNyImXTLSbjGkS0oiAf48OyMsPq241CXtroslienO6OZwOCWXYsE8_
>> >
>> Private Party Value
>>
>> $1,000
>> LowHigh
>>
>>
>> $1,504 – $3,123
>>
>> Price range for similar Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class in fair condition · How
>> It's Calculated 
>>
>>
>> About This Vehicle…
>>
>> Driven 180,000 miles
>> Automatic transmission
>> Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black
>> Fuel type: Gasoline
>> 16.0 MPG city · 23.0 MPG highway · 19.0 MPG combined
>> Fair condition 
>>
>>
>> Typical Features…
>>
>>   *
>> Moon Roof
>>   *
>> Alloy Wheels
>>   *
>> ABS
>>   *
>> AM/FM Stereo
>>   *
>>
>>
>> Seller's description…
>>
>> Gaston, SC
>> Location is approximate
>>
>>
>> Seller Information…
>>
>> Kilo Graham
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

What is it about Mercedes models of the early 2000s?  They seem to retain
almost no market value, with exception of SLs.

On Tue, Jul 21, 2020 at 12:58 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1956154621152995/
>
> 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class · CLK 430 Coupe 2D
> $1,000
> Vehicles 
> Listed 48 weeks ago in Gaston, SC
> 
>
>
> How This Price Compares…
>
>
> Kelley Blue Book®
> <
> https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3JB_GMiPTAhGxYQbGYIv5Cz2qovjH77mtVqfuxCqR07BBpG8YarPKHSCU&h=AT0rtGELKyBHOkFQ8mhzP3TNsHwJ-10Etkq1ktfnGQ0_-mMs-xCqrxvgDz_xCQCzjtFzcp1UixS1o08oDhhNyImXTLSbjGkS0oiAf48OyMsPq241CXtroslienO6OZwOCWXYsE8_
> >
> Private Party Value
>
> $1,000
> LowHigh
>
>
> $1,504 – $3,123
>
> Price range for similar Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class in fair condition · How
> It's Calculated 
>
>
> About This Vehicle…
>
> Driven 180,000 miles
> Automatic transmission
> Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black
> Fuel type: Gasoline
> 16.0 MPG city · 23.0 MPG highway · 19.0 MPG combined
> Fair condition 
>
>
> Typical Features…
>
>   *
> Moon Roof
>   *
> Alloy Wheels
>   *
> ABS
>   *
> AM/FM Stereo
>   *
>
>
> Seller's description…
>
> Gaston, SC
> Location is approximate
>
>
> Seller Information…
>
> Kilo Graham
>
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[MBZ] Outstanding in its field -- Kilo Graham

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1956154621152995/

2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class · CLK 430 Coupe 2D
$1,000
Vehicles 
Listed 48 weeks ago in Gaston, SC 




   How This Price Compares…


   Kelley Blue Book®
   

   Private Party Value

$1,000
LowHigh


   $1,504 – $3,123

Price range for similar Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class in fair condition · How 
It's Calculated 



   About This Vehicle…

Driven 180,000 miles
Automatic transmission
Exterior color: Black · Interior color: Black
Fuel type: Gasoline
16.0 MPG city · 23.0 MPG highway · 19.0 MPG combined
Fair condition 


   Typical Features…

 *
   Moon Roof
 *
   Alloy Wheels
 *
   ABS
 *
   AM/FM Stereo
 *


   Seller's description…

Gaston, SC
Location is approximate


   Seller Information…

Kilo Graham

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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[Curt Raymond]

Kevin,

For that one I'd treat it really heavy with the Seafoam, maybe a 50% blend.
let it run to burn about 50% of that and then let it sit for a day. Then run it 
again to see if its better.
On my motorcycle once I had a stuck needle in at least one carb so when the 
engine was off it would pee gas. I left it was seafoam treated gas for a couple 
days and it was fine. That was 3 years ago...

-Curt

Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 23:44:54 -0700
From: "Kevin Kraly" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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I want to try some of the Seafoam in my parents' Motorhome Onan genset.
  It 
will start with the choke, but won't run on its own without some help.
  It 
sat for over a year, and when it wouldn't start, I suspected that the
 gas 
had gone bad.  This was indeed the case as when I opened it up, there
 it 
was, the unmistakable smell of stale gas.  Hopefully, the seafoam will
 work 
which will save about $500 for a new carburetor.  The gen runs off the
 main 
tank, so I'm going to run a line to it from a can of treated gas and
 see 
what happens.

Kevin in Portland, OR
1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula
2006 Sprinter 1.6Kmi, die Kiste

   
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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[LWB250]

Most of these newer models have fixed jets, so there's
not a lot of adjusting to be done.  Disassemble it,
clean everything well, put it back together, get it
running.

The hardest part will be adjusting the governor if you
don't have a load bank.  Those portable electric
heaters do the job quite well.

Dan


--- Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> >I want to try some of the Seafoam in my parents'
> Motorhome Onan genset.  It 
> > will start with the choke, but won't run on its
> own without some help.  It 
> > sat for over a year, and when it wouldn't start, I
> suspected that the gas 
> > had gone bad.  This was indeed the case as when I
> opened it up, there it 
> > was, the unmistakable smell of stale gas. 
> Hopefully, the seafoam will work 
> > which will save about $500 for a new carburetor. 
> The gen runs off the main 
> > tank, so I'm going to run a line to it from a can
> of treated gas and see 
> > what happens.
> 
> Sadly, Seafoam will probably NOT cure a carburetor
> full of varnish. Rebuilding a small engine carb is
> not that big of a deal. That hardest part is finding
> "real" carb cleaner. Such as Hydro-Seal.
> http://www.gunk.com/CAT_HS5K.asp
> 
> Or Napa's equivalent.
>
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=MAC&PartNumber=6401&Description=Carburetor+%26+Choke+Cleaner
> 
> Take your time. Use a manual (probably can find one
> online). Take pictures if need be. It helps in the
> re-assembly. Use Seafoam in the fuel BEFORE it goes
> into storage next time...
> 
> Rick Knoble 
> '85 300 CD
> '87 190 DT
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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[Rick Knoble]

>I want to try some of the Seafoam in my parents' Motorhome Onan genset.  It 
> will start with the choke, but won't run on its own without some help.  It 
> sat for over a year, and when it wouldn't start, I suspected that the gas 
> had gone bad.  This was indeed the case as when I opened it up, there it 
> was, the unmistakable smell of stale gas.  Hopefully, the seafoam will work 
> which will save about $500 for a new carburetor.  The gen runs off the main 
> tank, so I'm going to run a line to it from a can of treated gas and see 
> what happens.

Sadly, Seafoam will probably NOT cure a carburetor full of varnish. Rebuilding 
a small engine carb is not that big of a deal. That hardest part is finding 
"real" carb cleaner. Such as Hydro-Seal. http://www.gunk.com/CAT_HS5K.asp

Or Napa's equivalent. 
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NOLMaster.aspx?PageId=470&LineCode=MAC&PartNumber=6401&Description=Carburetor+%26+Choke+Cleaner

Take your time. Use a manual (probably can find one online). Take pictures if 
need be. It helps in the re-assembly. Use Seafoam in the fuel BEFORE it goes 
into storage next time...

Rick Knoble 
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT

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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[Kevin Kraly]

I want to try some of the Seafoam in my parents' Motorhome Onan genset.  It 
will start with the choke, but won't run on its own without some help.  It 
sat for over a year, and when it wouldn't start, I suspected that the gas 
had gone bad.  This was indeed the case as when I opened it up, there it 
was, the unmistakable smell of stale gas.  Hopefully, the seafoam will work 
which will save about $500 for a new carburetor.  The gen runs off the main 
tank, so I'm going to run a line to it from a can of treated gas and see 
what happens.

Kevin in Portland, OR
1983 300sD 267Kmi, Ursula
2006 Sprinter 1.6Kmi, die Kiste 


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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[billr]

Rick - I spent about 7 years in West Central [Veedersburg, IN] while I did grad 
and post-grad work.  34 below one morning; coldest this FL boy ever saw.  Where 
are you?  I am not thrilled with Jacksonville summers, but I don't miss IN 
winters at all.  No snow blowers here, but I do use Sea Foam for my generator.  
No complaints thus far - but thus far I have not needed it.
BillR
Jacksonville FL
1981 300SD  295k miles 

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>From: Rick Knoble <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Sep 15, 2007 4:12 PM
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>Subject: Re: [MBZ] Outstanding
>
>> Is anybody on here using SeaFoam gas additive?
>> http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm
>
>It is good stuff. I asked my local small engine guy about additives like 
>Sta-bil and he sold me on Seafoam. He also said to spend the money and buy 
>premium fuel if the machine is to sit unused for any length of time. Like 
>*ahem* snowblowers 
>
>Rick Knoble 
>'85 300 CD
>'87 190 DT
>
>Lows in the forties tonight here in NW Indiana. Snow is just around the 
>corner...
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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[Wonko the Sane]

A half can of that is my standard motorcycle pre-riding tune-up in the
spring. I also used it to pre-fill the fuel filter on my VW diesel.

On 9/15/07, Curt Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> Is anybody on here using SeaFoam gas additive?
>
>


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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[Curt Raymond]

I only buy premium when its to be "gas in a can". I also add about an ounce of 
seafoam to the can before I get gas. That way I don't forget.
I summerized my snowblower only with seafoam this year for the first time ever. 
It'll be interesting to see how it does.

-Curt

Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:12:38 -0500
From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Is anybody on here using SeaFoam gas additive?
> http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm

It is good stuff. I asked my local small engine guy about additives
 like Sta-bil and he sold me on Seafoam. He also said to spend the money
 and buy premium fuel if the machine is to sit unused for any length of
 time. Like *ahem* snowblowers 

Rick Knoble 
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT

Lows in the forties tonight here in NW Indiana. Snow is just around the
 corner...

   
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Re: [MBZ] Outstanding

[Rick Knoble]

> Is anybody on here using SeaFoam gas additive?
> http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm

It is good stuff. I asked my local small engine guy about additives like 
Sta-bil and he sold me on Seafoam. He also said to spend the money and buy 
premium fuel if the machine is to sit unused for any length of time. Like 
*ahem* snowblowers 

Rick Knoble 
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT

Lows in the forties tonight here in NW Indiana. Snow is just around the 
corner...

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[MBZ] Outstanding

[Curt Raymond]

Is anybody on here using SeaFoam gas additive?
http://www.seafoamsales.com/motorTuneUpTechGas.htm
My chainsaw was playing up bad, when I'd get it good and warm, say after 2-3 
cuts in 12"+ wood unless I kept my finger on the throttle it'd quit. Eventually 
it'd quit no matter what. Once it'd quit it would not restart. If I put the 
choke on it'd pop but that was it.
I put a bit of the Seafoam in the gas and as I was concerned about having 
enough lubrication I put in an equal measure of marvelous oil, about a teaspoon 
of each lets say.
The first run was pretty good until the chain went dull on me. It did quit 
though when I let the throttle off.
It took me awhile to find a file and carefully sharpen. Since this is the first 
time on a new chain I wanted to be real careful and do a good job. [and I did 
too.] So the saw was cool (pretty much anyway) by the time I tried it again. It 
fired right up and ran just fine until I was too tired and nervous of hurting 
my back again to keep going.

Anyway I've got a couple other miracle stories about the stuff but I thought 
that one was pretty cool. Wouldn't work on a machine that wouldn't start I 
don't think but in this case it sure saved the day...

-Curt

   
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