Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Then an ex cop crown Vic is what you need. A cop has to be alert and awake after sitting in a car for hours on end. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 16, 2018 12:06 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: redgh...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] If not the

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
While the SD was in the shop I was stuck in a Frod "con”Fusion hybrid. It was a toy and had seats that gave pain, even on the short five mile drives to work. No way to find a comfortable spot. Like having bread crumbs in your skivvies. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 15, 2018,

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2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
That is a defining issue for me. Seats in the car have to allow for a 24 hour road trip where I arrive tired because I did not sleep enough, not that I am wracked with pain from the torment of the seating. The family hates to ride with me because of the forced march attitude. SEA to DIA was

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I counter with this https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/d/very-rare-1984-mercedes-240td/6750191583.html Should make Kaleb very tumescent clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 15, 2018, at 12:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > How about a Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, or a

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I do not call the shots on this. I do cash, she does big money. My cars come to me for low money, engine repair is big money. Fresh “reliable” cars are big money too. The POS PITA W220 was supposed to be a good car. It was for a year and a half. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Any hijinx on my part will have me here https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-argosy-motorhome-by-airstream-28/ clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov 14, 2018, at 8:55 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-oldsmobile-custom-cruiser-wagon/ >

Re: [MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I'm thinkin you and Rick both should polish em up and sell em. Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes November 15, 2018 at 9:01 PM I should get this one I have ready to roll and put it on there. --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well the market seems hot now on CD's Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2018 10:02 PM, "Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I should get this one I have ready to roll and put it on there. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Nov 15, 2018, at 6:06 PM, Meade

Re: [MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I should get this one I have ready to roll and put it on there. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 6:06 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow, $7900. Broken hood star, broken radio, questionable rear axle work, > broken visor mirror, probably more wrong (hidden rust

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I remember the last time I bought a red ball cap, it was 30 years ago and the cap said HRC on it. Can't believe I paid $10 for it when minimum wage was $3.35 an hour. (Honda Racing Corp, not Hillary Rodham Clinton) But I reallly want one of these:

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2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
they reincarnated the dead japanese designers from the 50s, 60s and early 70s. FgLY! Dimitri via Mercedes November 15, 2018 at 6:29 PM And the Ford sedans have WAY better styling than that nasty Japanese junk. Have you seen the Toyotas of late? They

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
My w211 (2005 E320 4matic) Is a,great car. Doesn't stir my soul like my 123's,& 124 but it is clearly a very well engineered MB. The 4MATIC with ESP tied to ABS is,a great winter car here. It handles superbly & rides so smooth over bad roads. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2018

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2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
but one of the criteria was to haul 4 adults over long distances in comfort. The crown vic might do that if the air suspension is working, but IMHO, that requirement as well as the "no Merkun iron" leave out the focii. If I had to buy a newish car, I'd buy a frod, shovey or a korean

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2018-11-15 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
And the Ford sedans have WAY better styling than that nasty Japanese junk. Have you seen the Toyotas of late? They are beyond hideous. I mean what the hell are their designers thinking? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 7:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > While I know

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
While I know they’re probably not a contender, the Ford sedans of late have been pretty bulletproof. I had the youngest son in a Focus for a few years when he first started driving, and it was pretty rugged and took little to maintain, I can’t recall ever having any issues with it. Dan > On

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Haha thanks! That’s because you are a reasonable person! I would never really wear one either but I just use it to taunt my ultra liberal friends-especially those from California! Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 6:39 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > > You won't lose me even though I would

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I think the w211 is a good car. Dwight has one and it seems pretty solid. The w204 is supposed to be pretty reliable as well and it has nice styling. No reason to cop out and buy a trashy asian car. And yes American cars and especially trucks are pretty dang solid. A friend has a 2004 ram

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
You won't lose me even though I would never wear one. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2018 6:35 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: Yeah funny how they freak out over the red hat! So should I dare post a picture of myself in the red hat on Facebook? I might lose a bunch of FB friends but

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yeah funny how they freak out over the red hat! So should I dare post a picture of myself in the red hat on Facebook? I might lose a bunch of FB friends but do I care? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 11:35 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Even andy would have to admit

Re: [MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 15 Nov 2018 18:06:43 -0500 Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Wow, $7900. Broken hood star, That's what the star looks like when you put a W124 star on a W123 because the correct ones are NLA. > broken radio, Yup, the display does look wrong. > questionable rear axle work, Can't

Re: [MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well i will say it again-it is a CD. I have to check Nitske but i think they only made about 1000-1500 CD"s rack of the model run years. If that were a sedan 4k would be high. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Nov 15, 2018 6:07 PM, "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: Wow, $7900. Broken hood

Re: [MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Wow, $7900. Broken hood star, broken radio, questionable rear axle work, broken visor mirror, probably more wrong (hidden rust anyone?). I'd say the seller should be very happy with that price. - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Nov 15, 2018 at 3:04 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <

[MBZ] High miles 300CD on ebay

2018-11-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Repainted, clean anthracite/palomino '85 300CD in NC. Let's see whether the mileage scares away high bidders. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-mercedes-benz-300cd-turbo-9/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-11-15 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Needs glow plugs and battree

2018-11-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 15 Nov 2018 10:10:19 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > 96 e300 diesel, $1500, could be a good deal at $1000 > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363397984197942 Would you post a screenshot of fb's page here, please? Thank you, Craig

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:25 -0500 (EST) ROGER HALE via Mercedes wrote: > Well, for my .02, first rent the type of vehicle you want and take it > on a drive of over 2-3 hours. Then see how your butt and back and legs > feel. I have a 2008 Ford Escape that is a good little SUV, but the > seats

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Creepy Porn Lawyer gets arrested: http://www.tmz.com/2018/11/14/michael-avenatti-arrested-domestic-violence-stormy-daniels-attorney/ > Good entertainment watching the stripper shyster self destruct also. > I'm gonna get some popcorn and watch. > ___

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
better yet, buy a 211 or 210, take off the stars and put on the goofy T or L emblems from the P Max Dillon via Mercedes November 15, 2018 at 8:36 AM Ok, get some toada badges at knackers, glue them on a crown Vic or a big Buick sedan, replace the tail lights

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 14/11/2018 6:08 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: “Merkun iron does not meet the reliable criteria I have to work under clay monroe If you are compelled to buy Asian, then I suggest you look for a good Lexus. I have a friend who has had 2 used Lexus and he absolutely loves them. The

Re: [MBZ] My meth dealer raised his price

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
not a $3500 car, but for $500 to 1k, it would run a long time. Just broken in +50k miles. Meade Dillon via Mercedes November 15, 2018 at 9:45 AM Wonder how bad the rust is. If only that single front fender, and the seller comes down out of the clouds a bit,

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Even andy would have to admit it is entertaining to watch the -ists self destruct if you wave a red hat in front of 'em Good entertainment watching the stripper shyster self destruct also. I'm gonna get some popcorn and watch. Mitch Haley via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mommy Wagon For Mitch or Michael

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Well he is a schill and a meister of being a schill! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes November 15, 2018 at 7:31 AM Then again he is a moron. The one we have is a POS. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Her mind is made up! DON'T try to confuse 'er with the facts!!! Clay should buy a toada that has never had the oil changed, let her drive it a few miles till it craps out and needs a very expensive new engine. See if that fixes 'er! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Agreed. Sound advice! Many of the asian cars suck in terms of comfort. (and they all suck in many other ways) My 66 bronco killed my (then young) butt in a 60 mile drive; the first time I took it on the highway. In that time, I determined it was the seat. I procured 2 volvo seats and

Re: [MBZ] My meth dealer raised his price

2018-11-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have a fender from that SEL, would need to be repainted --FT On 11/15/18 10:45 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Wonder how bad the rust is. If only that single front fender, and the seller comes down out of the clouds a bit, that could be a nice SDL. Would probably tow my boat just

Re: [MBZ] My meth dealer raised his price

2018-11-15 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Wonder how bad the rust is. If only that single front fender, and the seller comes down out of the clouds a bit, that could be a nice SDL. Would probably tow my boat just fine. - Max Charleston SC > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/379102752625219 > > > >

[MBZ] Observational hypothesis

2018-11-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like the Book of Faces Place of Mercado might be the new CL for our favorite low-end rides -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2000 E430 $1800

2018-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That’s a decent deal Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 9:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice cleanup for the piccies there bud, probably fairly beat but a lo-ball > offer might be reasonable > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/344585456281882 > > -- >

Re: [MBZ] Needs glow plugs and battree

2018-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It looks like a good deal already Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 9:10 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > 96 e300 diesel, $1500, could be a good deal at $1000 > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363397984197942 > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] 2000 E430 $1800

2018-11-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Nice cleanup for the piccies there bud, probably fairly beat but a lo-ball offer might be reasonable https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/344585456281882 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Needs glow plugs and battree

2018-11-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
96 e300 diesel, $1500, could be a good deal at $1000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/363397984197942 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] My meth dealer raised his price

2018-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Oh boy Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 15, 2018, at 9:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > and I need some quick cash > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/379102752625219 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] My meth dealer raised his price

2018-11-15 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
and I need some quick cash https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/379102752625219 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Ok, get some toada badges at knackers, glue them on a crown Vic or a big Buick sedan, replace the tail lights with Ricer LED-type, and make your own "foreign" car... Some of the newer Mercedes would probably work better at making a fake ricer... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
MAGA hat? Democrats get triggered by those things... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jtlh-rXNm8 > On November 15, 2018 at 1:07 AM Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > > You need to wear your MAGA hat then. See how they like that. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Mommy Wagon For Mitch or Michael

2018-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Then again he is a moron. The one we have is a POS. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2018, at 11:33 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Deneal (on banned) has one and loves it. > Uses it for Lyft and has put a ton of miles on it. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent:

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yea sure. I seem to recall seeing somewhere that Merkun is actually more reliable now that Toada. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2018, at 11:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > SWMBO said no Merkun iron.She only wants a toada. Consumer reports sez > they never need repair,

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread ROGER HALE via Mercedes
Well, for my .02, first rent the type of vehicle you want and take it on a drive of over 2-3 hours. Then see how your butt and back and legs feel. I have a 2008 Ford Escape that is a good little SUV, but the seats suck big time. Great for short trips, but long trips wear you out. If the

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good choice. Crown Vics are pretty indestructible, cheap to operate and repair. -D > On Nov 15, 2018, at 3:16 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > How about a Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, or a Marauder? Big enough, dead nuts > reliable, and NOT Asian. Explain to SWMBO that they were

Re: [MBZ] If not the SD....

2018-11-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
How about a Crown Vic, Grand Marquis, or a Marauder? Big enough, dead nuts reliable, and NOT Asian. Explain to SWMBO that they were built in Canada. You want one newer than 2002, as they changed the intake manifold around then. Dan P. had one, and I think Donald Snook did too. Perhaps one of