[MBZ] Fwd: Re: 2004 e500, etc

2016-05-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
> So I'm at the mechanic and he has some customer cars there on consignment. > > 1.A 2002 e320 that got hit in the rear wheel and totalled by insurance. Small dent over rear wheel, suspension arms replaced. 140k miles. Extremely clean, black over gray mbtex. Drives great, except it was stuck in 1st

[MBZ] Wilton car

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
2006 MERCEDES E320 CDI - TURBO DIESEL, AUTO, LEATHER, 37+ MPG!! http://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/5567028820.html via cPro for Craigslist iOS: http://tinyurl.com/CL-iDevice Android: http://tinyurl.com/CL-Android Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh boy Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 8:57 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > > -- And have lain there since. 'Hoping to get laid?;<) > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" > > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Curt Raymond" > Sent: Mo

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
-- And have lain there since. 'Hoping to get laid?;<) Wilt - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 9:25 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* I have laid myself down. -Curt From: WILTON

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
NO, HE'S NOT! Oh, and it's silver with black interior. Wilton - Original Message - From: "archer75--- via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 8:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton? WILTON wrote: Even rented - hold on - wait for it, wa

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I have laid myself down. -Curt From: WILTON To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 7:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* Well, if he was reclining there in the past, he lay there and has lain there before.  If he's still there, he's lying there.  If so

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't think you should be so worried about mileage Wilton, go back and watch my cold start video, Angie's 150,000 mile Golf didn't start, my 270,000 Jetta did. Condition is everything, hers is still carboned up, after 3 years of highway miles (including a trip to Michigan) mine isn't. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My plezure. On May 2, 2016 7:39 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks for putting these loosers write on there grammer > > --R > > On 5/2/16 7:07 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > >> Well, if he was reclining there in the past, he lay there and has lain >> th

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
WILTON wrote: Even rented - hold on - wait for it, wait for it - a Toyota Camry that I certainly don't like, but it suits my requirements better then 3 other vehiclessnip Oh, Oh, he's hooked already. Welcome to the club, Wilton. Gerry --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast an

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
I would not know why, but he seems to have a personal issue, or just thinks he can do underhanded deals clay On May 2, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > He's jerking you around? You personally? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On May 2, 2016 7:51:

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
He's jerking you around? You personally? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 2, 2016 7:51:26 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes wrote: >The guy already saw the car, knew the car, and purchased another SL >just last week from the same seller. That he made only one bid, the >last one at

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
The guy already saw the car, knew the car, and purchased another SL just last week from the same seller. That he made only one bid, the last one at the end of the auction is a mystery clay On May 2, 2016, at 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Got over excited during the bidding pr

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
YEP, he was the last bidder and knew the car's condition clay On May 2, 2016, at 12:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > But why would anyone go to the trouble of bidding only to back out? Just > to be a d*ck? > > On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 2:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > me

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
Because he is a prick. He already spent $7k on the really nice 74 450SL and looked at the 77 last week. I do not know what possessed him to do a snipe bid at the last moments. It was all good until he screwed up the bids, and the second chance guy is not going to pay his full bid, but the low

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Thanks for putting these loosers write on there grammer --R On 5/2/16 7:07 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Well, if he was reclining there in the past, he lay there and has lain there before. If he's still there, he's lying there. If somebody placed 'im there, he was laid there. Reclining -

[MBZ] Polluting Cars

2016-05-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On May 2, 2016 at 11:08 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: How about when they all admit it? The "Test your own" model is so clearly flawed it shocks me anybody other than the automakers thought it was a good idea.Anybody remember the C-Max? -Curt http://europe.autonews.com/article/20160117

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Well, if he was reclining there in the past, he lay there and has lain there before. If he's still there, he's lying there. If somebody placed 'im there, he was laid there. Reclining - lie, lay, lain To be placed - lay, laid, laid; I'll lay the book here. I laid it there last night, and I

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Generally okay; no more stiffness or soreness than usual. 'Removed lic plate and other stuff from car today and released it to USAA to tow it to "their" facility 30 miles or so away to do their estimates. 'Been on phone coupla hours with USAA agents. Even rented - hold on - wait for it, wait

Re: [MBZ] A replacement for wilt

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
We bought the ML as a CPO, 30kmi, was not "cheap" but had extended warranty and 0.99% financing which is basically free. Put down your ins $$ (or even less) then monthly payment if you can swing it on something "new." Got the extended warranty too out to 100kmi/6yr which will probably be abo

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's everything. That's why I quit selling parts. People would bid on a cheap part, condition fully described and photographed, and they get it and demand a refund because they wanted a like new part. As a seller you either give them their way or they leave negative feedback and PayPal takes t

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Cheap fix is to glue the zinc drive gear to the shaft with red loctite -- carefully as you do NOT want to glue anything else Proper fix is a new zinc drive gear to press into place. Trip odometer is also often bad, require some plastic drive gears. Peter _

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Seriously? Is that just for cars or everything? Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 2016, at 3:44 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sellers are not allowed to leave negative feedback for buyers anymore. They > can only leave none or positive. Nothing holds buyers from holding up

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It was years ago so laid, lay being the present tense and all... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curt Raymond ; Dwight Giles Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 4:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* What did he lay?  Or did you mean "lay"? On Mon, May 2, 2016 a

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes so did I. It was an adventure. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On May 2, 2016 5:29 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Dwight. > Hey! I had fun that day. > Fred. > > Fred Moir. > Lynn MA. > Diesel preferred. > > > From: Mercedes o

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
Dwight. Hey! I had fun that day. Fred. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Dwight Giles via Mercedes Sent: 02 May 2016 20:56 To: Mercedes Discussion List; Curt Raymond Cc: Dwight Giles Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* After Fred

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
No, that was me, I couldn't let anybody else get soaked. The Ranger steamed on the way home. -Curt From: Dwight Giles To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 4:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* After Fred laid under the car unhooking the driveshaft in

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What did he lay? Or did you mean "lay"? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 4:56 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > After Fred laid under the car unhooking the driveshaft in the pouring rain. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > 1982 300CD > 1990 300D > Wickford RI > On May 2, 2016 2:23 PM, "C

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
After Fred laid under the car unhooking the driveshaft in the pouring rain. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On May 2, 2016 2:23 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Oh yeah, that night I almost died in the snow when the Ranger would slip > out gear and then slam back into g

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why would anyone want to be a seller in that case? I will use Hemmings On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 4:18 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 02/05/2016 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> But why would anyone go to the trouble of bidding only to back ou

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On May 2, 2016 at 11:08 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:How about when they all admit it? The "Test your own" model is so clearly flawed it shocks me anybody other than the automakers thought it was a good idea.Anybody remember the C-Max?-Curthttp://europe.autonews.com/article/20160117/ANE/160

Re: [MBZ] The massive demographic upheaval in the united states -- 4/27/16

2016-05-02 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Re: demographics and politicial trends https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/05/02/republicans-have-a-massive-electoral-map-problem-that-has-nothing-to-do-with-donald-trump/ On Wed, Apr 27, 2016 at 3:35 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Each day, the

[MBZ] How are you Wilton?

2016-05-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, I will admit I have not read all of the forum entries over the past few days, but I did see that you had your car wrecked. How are you feeling today? Did you come out of this ok or are you really stiff and sore all over? RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 02/05/2016 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: But why would anyone go to the trouble of bidding only to back out? Just to be a d*ck? cold feet buyer's remorse RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-05-02 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Thank you. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Tim Crone via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Tim Crone" Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 10:24 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 9:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: 'Just realized how thankful I sh

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sellers are not allowed to leave negative feedback for buyers anymore. They can only leave none or positive. Nothing holds buyers from holding up their end of the deal. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 2:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > There's always negative feedback. >

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Which doesn't mean much... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 3:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL There's always negative feedback. Dan > On May 2, 2016, at 3:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There's always negative feedback. Dan > On May 2, 2016, at 3:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Got over excited during the bidding process, then had buyers remorse or > realized "where am I going to get the money?" > Somehow even though eBay says bidding is a "legally binding cont

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Got over excited during the bidding process, then had buyers remorse or realized "where am I going to get the money?" Somehow even though eBay says bidding is a "legally binding contract" many people just see it as a game... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discuss

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Most likely they get caught up in the bidding and after he fact decide they did not want to spend that much. With eBay now there are no repercussions to not paying. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 2:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > But why would anyone go to the trouble of bidding

Re: [MBZ] OT: I'm not sure exactly what this is about

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
But it is weird https://hackaday.io/project/10579-retro-futuristic-automobile-control-panel -- --BB A little too much Zimbru? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But why would anyone go to the trouble of bidding only to back out? Just to be a d*ck? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 2:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That's how it is on many things sold there after eBay changed the feedback > policy to favor buyers and sellers

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That's how it is on many things sold there after eBay changed the feedback policy to favor buyers and sellers get screwed. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 1:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is typical for a large number of auto sales on eBay, so I've learned. > While

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is typical for a large number of auto sales on eBay, so I've learned. While there's really no way to document it, based on what people say it sounds like less than half of all auction actually end up completed to the high bidder. Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 2016, at 2:28 PM, clay vi

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Why is the guy backing out? Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 1:28 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > It did come pretty clean. The winner just stopped by the shop and told them > he is backing out on paying for the car. I have to wait a few days to make > fleabay do anything. Meanwhi

[MBZ] OT: I'm not sure exactly what this is about

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
But it is weird https://hackaday.io/project/10579-retro-futuristic-automobile-control-panel -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread clay via Mercedes
It did come pretty clean. The winner just stopped by the shop and told them he is backing out on paying for the car. I have to wait a few days to make fleabay do anything. Meanwhile, second chance offer went out. clay On May 2, 2016, at 6:10 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Cleaned u

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Oh yeah, that night I almost died in the snow when the Ranger would slip out gear and then slam back into gear a second later. At anything over 40mph it would try to go sideways... -Curt From: Dwight Giles To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 2:14 PM

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
And we dragged it home for 250. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On May 2, 2016 11:32 AM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5561967508.html > > This is my old 190D, I donated it to Tom Schuch's organization when I > bought my '05 Golf from

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E320 07 Bluetec - $10000 (Edisto Island)

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'd do the usual and ask the sleazeball owner "what would it take to make it perfect"? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:52 AM, Buggered Benzmail < buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com> wrote: > Edisto Island, lots of fishing goes on down there, and it tends to be a > bit sketchy here and there > > --R > > On 5/2/

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My ex MIL 2X removed drove one of these, a 1984 190E with automatic IIRC. It always seemed to have one issue or another. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 2:08 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > IIRC on a 201 the diff bolts directly to the subframe. > Had several alignments, it

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
IIRC on a 201 the diff bolts directly to the subframe. Had several alignments, it wasn't particularly hard on tires... -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT* Did you replace the diff bu

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Did you replace the diff bushings? Maybe alignment was off. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 11:22 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > It was squirrelly all the time. I'd replaced the subframe bushings, rear > links, shocks, struts, drag link, tie rod ends, idler arm bushing an

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It was squirrelly all the time. I'd replaced the subframe bushings, rear links, shocks, struts, drag link, tie rod ends, idler arm bushing and probably some more I can't remember. It got a little better, usable I guess I'd say, but never all that great. The worst was when it would make the 1-2 s

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5561967508.html This is my old 190D, I donated it to Tom Schuch's organization when I bought my '05 Golf from him. IIRC he sold it for $300, now its back again. It does have tons of receipts but nothing in the last year and not much in the year before that.

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Cheap Benzes bring out the best in people --R On 5/1/16 11:12 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291747507440?forcerRptr=true&item=291747507440&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:EOISSA:MOTORS:1123 On May 1, 2016, at 7:29 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: Mercedes-Benz: SL-Class 450SL

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Curly McLain wrote: > After I got the new speedo drive parts installed and finished the > wiring repair, I took POSitive out for test drives. After 9 miles, > the Odo broke. (This was before the fuel problem) Stupid POS! > > Has anyone repaired the 124 ODO? Problems appear to be different

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E320 07 Bluetec - $10000 (Edisto Island)

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Edisto Island, lots of fishing goes on down there, and it tends to be a bit sketchy here and there --R On 5/2/16 11:51 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What's that supposed to mean? Is that where all the scammers live? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:48 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:merce

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E320 07 Bluetec - $10000 (Edisto Island)

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's that supposed to mean? Is that where all the scammers live? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:48 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well, it is on Edisto > > --R > > On 5/2/16 11:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > >> Looks fishy to me. >> >> On Mon, M

Re: [MBZ] It's groundshaking!

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Perhaps it is has been retrofitted with the old Muncie Rockcrusher A buddy of mine had a summer job working at the Muncie plant (in Muncie) assembling Rockcrushers back when. --R On 5/2/16 11:28 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I think he meant Teutonic AT. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Bugg

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E320 07 Bluetec - $10000 (Edisto Island)

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Well, it is on Edisto --R On 5/2/16 11:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Looks fishy to me. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5563189572.html -- --BB

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dual rear wheels, to deal with the weight... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 11:37 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty Wazzat? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:33 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: Same thing, except the hotel vans are usually dullies.

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Also, it's RED, which is the best color for the otherwise uninspiring 190 class of petite sedans. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That part at least is true, it ran and drove when I donated it to Tom. It > would be a good candidate for

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Unlikely at this point, there are a bazillion Sprinter vans in service under the MB, Freightliner and Dodge nameplates. Every second hotel van you see at the airport is a Sprinter. -Curt Semis, particularly empty trailers, are blown over regularly in high winds. This happens on the highway ev

[MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5561967508.html This is my old 190D, I donated it to Tom Schuch's organization when I bought my '05 Golf from him. IIRC he sold it for $300, now its back again. It does have tons of receipts but nothing in the last year and not much in the year before that. "

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That part at least is true, it ran and drove when I donated it to Tom. It would be a good candidate for transplanting the engine and trans into something else... -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 11:37 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"Runs and drives" - that says it all. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:31 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://providence.craigslist.org/cto/5561967508.html > > This is my old 190D, I donated it to Tom Schuch's organization when I > bought my '05 Golf from him. IIRC he

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
At least he can spell. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:20 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How about when they all admit it? The "Test your own" model is so clearly >> flawed it shocks me anybody other than the automakers thought it was a good >> idea.Anybody remember the

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes E320 07 Bluetec - $10000 (Edisto Island)

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks fishy to me. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:15 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5563189572.html > > -- > --BB > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
How about when they all admit it? The "Test your own" model is so clearly flawed it shocks me anybody other than the automakers thought it was a good idea.Anybody remember the C-Max? -Curt What is wrong with that John F Kerry thinks it is a good idee to let the mullahs inspect their own nuki

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This was a consumer-driven Sprinter, not a commercial van. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:13 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driving a van in wind is never big fun. > Actually I remember driving to deer camp in my '88 GMC S15 in a bad > crosswind and having to stay at 5

Re: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
$149 exchange for a 123 CC amp. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 11:05 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think performa was 65 for cc amp for 124. > > > > There is a guy on BenzWorld who has been rebuilding cruise amps and ACC >> stuff for some time that does a really good j

Re: [MBZ] It's groundshaking!

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I think he meant Teutonic AT. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:45 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > SPORT MODE AND TECTONIC AUTOMATIC/MANUAL TRANSMISSION > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5564302543.html > > -- > --BB > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I've had good luck fixing 123 ODOs with a little drop of super glue. Fixed my '83 240D and Dimitri's '78 that way. -Curt BTDT in the 70s. The MB126s (and bmw/volvo/allVDO) of the 80s have gears that turn to mush. I am not sure if that is related to the self-destructing wire insulation. I

[MBZ] Mercedes E320 07 Bluetec - $10000 (Edisto Island)

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5563189572.html -- --BB ___ http://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.c

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Driving a van in wind is never big fun. Actually I remember driving to deer camp in my '88 GMC S15 in a bad crosswind and having to stay at 55mph to keep it on the road... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 11:09 A

Re: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I think performa was 65 for cc amp for 124. There is a guy on BenzWorld who has been rebuilding cruise amps and ACC stuff for some time that does a really good job at a reasonable price. He did the cruise amp for my 350SDL for around $60. Works great. Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 20

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Unlikely at this point, there are a bazillion Sprinter vans in service under the MB, Freightliner and Dodge nameplates. Every second hotel van you see at the airport is a Sprinter. -Curt From: archer75--- via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "arche...@embarqmail.com" Sent: Mo

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
As long as the CG and majority of the payload is at or near the level of the floor the height isn't going to play into it. Driving it on a windy day with a crosswind could be exciting. Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 2016, at 10:44 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Could be. Remem

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've had good luck fixing 123 ODOs with a little drop of super glue. Fixed my '83 240D and Dimitri's '78 that way. -Curt From: Meade Dillon via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Meade Dillon Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 10:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS I think the Odom

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
How about when they all admit it? The "Test your own" model is so clearly flawed it shocks me anybody other than the automakers thought it was a good idea.Anybody remember the C-Max? -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Andrew Strasfogel Sent: M

[MBZ] It's groundshaking!

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Could be. Remember the car Mercedes built that had several "topple-overs" in Sweden which caused Mercedes to redesign them? Mercedes doesn't seem to pay much attention to CG. Gerry ~~~ Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Saw a MB sprinter van on the road yesterday. Th

Re: [MBZ] OT: XP computer problem

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Does anyone know of a program that will restore files that have been totally erased from windows. IE not even in the recycle bin anymore. Would have to boot on a USB or CD and then search the hard drive for files that belong or can be restored to life. I seem to remember that such a thing was p

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I think the Odometer issue is simply a slipping gear, solved by removing and roughening the shaft, then press it back on? Don't know for sure, have been living without a working odometer in The White Whale for years now. - Max Charleston SC On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:31 AM, Buggered B

Re: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA

2016-05-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There is a guy on BenzWorld who has been rebuilding cruise amps and ACC stuff for some time that does a really good job at a reasonable price. He did the cruise amp for my 350SDL for around $60. Works great. Dan Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 2016, at 10:29 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Just grab one at the knackers? --R On 5/2/16 10:21 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: After I got the new speedo drive parts installed and finished the wiring repair, I took POSitive out for test drives. After 9 miles, the Odo broke. (This was before the fuel problem) Stupid POS! Has anyo

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Yeah, ditto that. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:24 AM, Tim Crone via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 9:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > 'Just realized how thankful I should be tonight. If the impact had been > just a fraction of a second later, it would hav

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
They do well at hitting cyclists though --R On 5/2/16 10:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Saw a MB sprinter van on the road yesterday. They are so tall! How come they don't topple on curves and when wind speeds exceed 15 mph? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 124 bites dust

2016-05-02 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 9:31 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > 'Just realized how thankful I should be tonight. If the impact had been just > a fraction of a second later, it would have been a "T bone" impact on my door > and could have easily killed me instead of pitching me around to the right

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Saw a MB sprinter van on the road yesterday. They are so tall! How come they don't topple on curves and when wind speeds exceed 15 mph? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:09 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that the "chicken tax" that caused MB to disassemble Spr

Re: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Their rebuilt W123 cc amps work FOREVER. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:05 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Talked to a very nice and helpful lady named Sam at ProGrama this morning. > > They do not have cores for my KLIMA and I do need to send it in for > rebuilding. I al

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
You may be better off waiting for the sh*t to hit the fan when Daimler Benz finally admits that they, too, cheated on their emissions tests. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 9:54 AM, Tom Savage via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not direct comparisons, but for what it's worth my creampuff E320

[MBZ] Stupid POS

2016-05-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
After I got the new speedo drive parts installed and finished the wiring repair, I took POSitive out for test drives. After 9 miles, the Odo broke. (This was before the fuel problem) Stupid POS! Has anyone repaired the 124 ODO? Problems appear to be different than the 3 gears in the 126,

Re: [MBZ] Temp vehicle for Wilton, and Dan-140-man-bait

2016-05-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My1971 300SEL 3.5 V8 W109 sedan had plenty of pep with a 4 speed auto transmission. Tobacco brown with cognac leather interior. Fun to drive but eventually I got bored and sold it to the MBNA credit card company to display at their annual parades. On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 12:53 AM, Jim Cathey via

Re: [MBZ] US-EU Trade Treaty

2016-05-02 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Is that the "chicken tax" that caused MB to disassemble Sprinters then send them here to be reassembled up the road? They are now building an assembly plant to build them directly. --R On 5/2/16 9:06 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes wrote: Washington is blocking European car exports (including M

Re: [MBZ] Poor Man's KLIMA

2016-05-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Talked to a very nice and helpful lady named Sam at ProGrama this morning. They do not have cores for my KLIMA and I do need to send it in for rebuilding. I already had it boxed and ready to go, so I walked it over to the USPO and dropped it off. As she described it, when they get it they'll ch

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Tom Savage via Mercedes
Not direct comparisons, but for what it's worth my creampuff E320 Bluetec with 77k miles was worth $17k in January per my insurance company and my research validated that. The not-quite-as-nice '09 Bluetec that replaced it I purchased in Texas in January for with 78k for $16,500. State Farm then v

Re: [MBZ] OT: XP computer problem

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In the olden days of DOS and FAT16 you just ran undelete. Presumably theres something similar for NTFS... -Curt From: MG via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: MG Sent: Monday, May 2, 2016 7:58 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: XP computer problem Does anyone know of a program that will r

Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL

2016-05-02 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Cleaned up nice. -Curt From: clay via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: clay Sent: Sunday, May 1, 2016 11:12 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Sold the SL http://www.ebay.com/itm/291747507440?forcerRptr=true&item=291747507440&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME:L:EOISSA:MOTORS:1123 On May 1,

Re: [MBZ] '06 E320CDI

2016-05-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have seen them anywhere from under 8k to 15k. I would think about 10-12k would be about right. Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2016, at 7:19 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > > What should I pay for '06 E320CDI w/maybe 50 kmi? > > What if it has 100 kmi? > > Wilton > ___

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