Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

2018-11-27 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Good work. Where’d you find it? SC? --R Sent from iPhone > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:32 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1983 240D. Got it for $700. Came from northern Illinois by way South > Carolina, zero rust. Paint is pretty good. Has engine issues and the kid said > it was

Re: [MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Nice On 11/27/2018 9:32 PM, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: 1983 240D. Got it for $700. Came from northern Illinois by way South Carolina, zero rust. Paint is pretty good. Has engine issues and the kid said it was running poorly. He changed fuel filters and put new glo plugs in it. I

[MBZ] Bought this yesterday.

2018-11-27 Thread Michael Esh via Mercedes
1983 240D. Got it for $700. Came from northern Illinois by way South Carolina, zero rust. Paint is pretty good. Has engine issues and the kid said it was running poorly. He changed fuel filters and put new glo plugs in it. I haven’t gotten started as yet. The weather has not been

Re: [MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sure looks like it’s headed that way…. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:12 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So basically the honeymoon is over > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 27, 2018, at 9:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The consensus among many BAT

Re: [MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So basically the honeymoon is over Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2018, at 9:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > The consensus among many BAT watchers is that they’re trying to squeeze as > much money as they can out of the venue, i.e., getting greedy. Upwards of 30 > auctions a

Re: [MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
The consensus among many BAT watchers is that they’re trying to squeeze as much money as they can out of the venue, i.e., getting greedy. Upwards of 30 auctions a day now, a large percentage of which are not hitting reserves, which costs them money. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:02 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So BAT is now just another eBay. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2018, at 8:54 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here you go, Kleb: > >

[MBZ] Just Listed - 2.5 300D

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Here you go, Kleb: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mercedes-benz-300d-2-5-turbodiesel-2/?utm_source=transactionalemail_medium=email_campaign=bat_model_notification -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] OT: The best way to spend black Friday

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Nice. I had a whole week to go to the range with my new (to me) Lanber 2099 shotgun. I never got around to it, unfortunately. When I went a week or two ago for pistol practice I took it wth me and just ran through four stands, and got 14 out of 16, which I was quite pleased with. My boss

[MBZ] OT: The best way to spend black Friday

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
As usual my dad and I spent black Friday at the range. This was my first opportunity to shoot last year's Christmas present: https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4874/45152868525_9d850493b0_b.jpg Swedish made Remington rolling block in 8x58r, the round is often called the "Danish Kraig". Its quite

Re: [MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I shot them an offer of $8k cash out the door. let’s see if they bite. I’m betting they don’t. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 9:08 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > V6, Manny tranny, and 19k miles? > That thing has BATmobile written all over it. > Too bad it doesn't have the two tone

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Don’t Windex them, buy the foamy window cleaner that is approved for use on window tint. It does a much better job. I like Stoner “Invisible Glass”. Works well on all glass surfaces and is safe to use on window tint, something that’s important both here and in AZ. -D/Martha > On Nov 27,

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’ll need a primer on rust abatement using the POR 15 stuff cause I bought it. I’ll have some pics in the AM. I’m going to go all Martha on it this weekend but the first step as to simply clean the windows which clearly (no pun intended) hadn’t been cleaned in eons. Bob R Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
V6, Manny tranny, and 19k miles? That thing has BATmobile written all over it. Too bad it doesn't have the two tone red interior of the SLK230 Mitch. > On November 27, 2018 at 9:00 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Could be worse, like this 2004 SLK320 with stupid low miles (19k?)

Re: [MBZ] I might need AZ Bob to check this out for me

2018-11-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Say the word, Kaleb. I think I could see it in the daylight Saturday. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2018, at 6:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > My turbo Mercedes does a hundred and five... > I lost my license, now I don't drive. >

Re: [MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Could be worse, like this 2004 SLK320 with stupid low miles (19k?) on it. They put it up a couple of weeks ago at like $15k-$16k with no takers, now it’s down to $11k. https://www.lokeynissan.com/VehicleDetails/used-2004-Mercedes_Benz-SLK_Class-SLK320-Clearwater-FL/3329023403 If it wasn’t a

Re: [MBZ] I might need AZ Bob to check this out for me

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
My turbo Mercedes does a hundred and five... I lost my license, now I don't drive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXWvKDSwvls ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] I might need AZ Bob to check this out for me

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I gave up trying to read the owner's essay. In the holiday spirit this car is a turkey. On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 8:50 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

[MBZ] I might need AZ Bob to check this out for me

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Mercedes-Benz-300-Series/183548881129?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D13a4e13e087a4164ba0f43e46f4aab59%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D143029214931%26itm%3D183548881129&_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042 ---

Re: [MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Something didn't feel right about that interior, unless it's a Designo or something. I tried looking it up, and if I read the VIN right i's supposed to be Quartz leather. Brilliant silver paint seems to be a match, but those seats are not quartz. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 27, 2018 at 6:57 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I think I’ve seen a number of videos and posts in various places where people > have bought Prii for cheep and rejuvenated just single cells of the battery > pack with great success. There are people who match up

Re: [MBZ] best diesel MB car engine vid

2018-11-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
From there to "The Most Honest Car Factory in the World" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJLcoGMPQ94 On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 6:38 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Some light viewing. Maybe a good swap for the 123, or perhaps for my 55 > olds. Kaleb let me know if

[MBZ] best diesel MB car engine vid

2018-11-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Some light viewing. Maybe a good swap for the 123, or perhaps for my 55 olds. Kaleb let me know if you come across any of these cars on car part, the pre facelift w211 cdi with the om648: https://youtu.be/huKTDlwteAg On Tue, Nov 27, 2018, 4:34 PM Karl Wittnebel I have the little ones. Not super

Re: [MBZ] Poos or somebody could do something with this

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It almost looks as if somebody pulled the glass out and all the trim in prep of paint, or something, then it was abandoned. On 11/27/2018 6:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It goes against my principles to say this about any vintage MB after making the Pierre (Hedary) pledge, but that’s

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered motion sensor lighting

2018-11-27 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I have the little ones. Not super bright, but even a modest amount of light is enough when you're in the dark. On Mon, Nov 26, 2018, 8:01 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > We have massive sun exposure in front - house faces due South - and on the > east wall

Re: [MBZ] Poos or somebody could do something with this

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
It goes against my principles to say this about any vintage MB after making the Pierre (Hedary) pledge, but that’s a parts car, buddy. Or - a donor to the back forty of Okie Acres. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 7:24 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] Poos or somebody could do something with this

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/35109318 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
SLK230 - bad. SLK320 - good Thanks! -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 7:01 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-slk-convertible/6754297578.html > > Rick > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

[MBZ] One For Mrs Dan

2018-11-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/2000-mercedes-slk-convertible/6754297578.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I think I’ve seen a number of videos and posts in various places where people have bought Prii for cheep and rejuvenated just single cells of the battery pack with great success. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 6:39 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > Chris Fixx did a video where he

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
POR-15 is your friend. Embrace it for any and all rust repairs. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 6:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > So this will be my first attempt at rust abatement. I will be asking > questions soon. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 27, 2018, at 2:23

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Kolifornia can not make enough power for its own uses. PNW is pretty strapped as well. Unless Mr. Buffet has plans to own the power grid and build out to meed the forecasted need, there is little probability electric only cars will rule the road. clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net > On Nov

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Rust repair, or rust prevention? You are AZ Bob, your local climate does rust abatement... Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Chris Fixx did a video where he replaced the battery in a Priapus. Dealer wanted over $3k for the pak, he found it online for half that. In my search for SD replacement, the evil priii had to be looked at. These things are all over the place and can be picked up for less than a used

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
So this will be my first attempt at rust abatement. I will be asking questions soon. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 27, 2018, at 2:23 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > The '80s ones sure but I don't think the ones from the '90s or newer are any > worse than anything else of

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Volvo brings joy to some

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
$5k for any 32 y.o. clean car - even if it isn't a "classic - is not unreasonable On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 4:54 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 27/11/2018 8:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Along with stupid money. > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] 1976 Volvo brings joy to some

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/11/2018 8:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Along with stupid money. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-volvo-242-dl/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-11-27 ___ Seller is more than a bit upset. Did not get stupid money and

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The '80s ones sure but I don't think the ones from the '90s or newer are any worse than anything else of the period. -Curt On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 4:21:01 PM EST, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 27/11/2018 2:53 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >  I've driven a few and

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/11/2018 2:53 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I've driven a few and liked them. We have friends that had a pair of the older 2wd wagons that they put on something like 400,000 miles each. They had no money so those cars got minimal maintenance. I was very impressed with those

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I've driven a few and liked them. We have friends that had a pair of the older 2wd wagons that they put on something like 400,000 miles each. They had no money so those cars got minimal maintenance. I was very impressed with those cars. My favorite Subaru is the Forester like Dwight had, late

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
As I understand it doing head gaskets proactively on these is a good idea. I talked to a guy that owns a small Subaru shop that sells cars and he does head gaskets on every car he gets in. He says they're quick and "easy"... -Curt On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 3:00:33 PM EST, Rick Knoble

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/11/2018 2:19 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: IF the cars are charged overnight, it will help even the load on the existing grid, not require a large build-out. That's a big IF though . . . A quick search suggests that power demand is lowest between  about 2 and 4 AM and highest around 6

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/11/2018 2:19 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: IF the cars are charged overnight, it will help even the load on the existing grid, not require a large build-out. That's a big IF though . . . But, night is dark and there will be no solar power to boost the grid and most folks are at home at

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/11/2018 2:10 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On November 27, 2018 at 2:59 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: Maybe. Timing belt done is a plus. They do have head gasket issues, but I don't know the years affected off hand. The problem with the quote below is that I know the 1.6L

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Also, you need Subaru dealer antifreeze, and additive (it is a Subaru branded European stop leak). They are almost cult cars, not unlike MB in that regard. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 27, 2018 2:00 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The oil pressure sensor on top of the engine needs replaced cause it’s weeping, there is a small exhaust leak. The one thing that is odd is that the passenger rear tire is bald down to the belts, and the others show expected wear for a year old. The doofus owner says he’s done nothing to the

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
IF the cars are charged overnight, it will help even the load on the existing grid, not require a large build-out. That's a big IF though . . . On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 2:12 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 27/11/2018 12:28 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I didn't have any real issue talking on a phone before hands free became common. The bigger problem is texting. That pretty much requires that one focus on the device rather than the road. It is getting expensive around here if one is caught using the phone without hands free. The fine is now

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/11/2018 11:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:01:44 -0600 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: On 26/11/2018 3:53 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: butbutbut they have FOUR WHEEL DRIVE! --FT Don't knock it. 4 wheel drive is a wonderful thing in winter. When

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 27/11/2018 12:28 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On November 27, 2018 at 12:56 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I think we can call the battery concerns of the old days overblown, the batteries are all third party and have proven themselves, the Prius after all has been out for a

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** Re: Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 27, 2018 at 2:59 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Maybe. Timing belt done is a plus. > They do have head gasket issues, but I don't know the years affected off hand. The problem with the quote below is that I know the 1.6L had weak head gaskets back in the 1970s.

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Maybe. Timing belt done is a plus. They do have head gasket issues, but I don't know the years affected off hand. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 27, 2018 1:52 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: mi...@mitchellhaley.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Is 100kmi in Chicagoland the same as 300kmi in a more rural setting? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Carfax Please

2018-11-27 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
4S3BH675146646141 2004 Subaru Outback. TIA Bob R Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
When I see people doing this while driving, my first thought is always, “I’ll be sure to have their phone records subpoenaed when I present the case to the court.” -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 12:43 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hands free phone use is ok. > > Phone in hand? If

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 27, 2018 at 12:56 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I think we can call the battery concerns of the old days overblown, the > batteries are all third party and have proven themselves, the Prius after all > has been out for a long time at this point. The lithium

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The Volt is a better idea that the Prius as its a series hybrid, the gas engine only powers the electric motor which powers the wheels, this cuts down on the extra weight of the parallel drive train. I think we can call the battery concerns of the old days overblown, the batteries are all

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Most winches go the wrong way, I don't want to get pulled into the hole worse than I am now, I want to get out. Even if I pull through the hole I'll have to turn around and go back... A lot of where we travel theres nothing to winch to, the trees are too small or too far from the road. A

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Next you'll be telling us that polio isn't so bad, "keeps you in your bed for a couple weeks." You're completely wrong about measles, thousands of people used to die every year. Failing to vaccinate against it WILL kill people... -Curt On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 7:53:44 AM EST, Curley

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Hands free phone use is ok. Phone in hand? If coupled with distracted driving (wrong speed, can't stay in lane, failure to yield) or a collision, I'm in favor of increased legal penalties, increased exposure to civil prosecution. Also should be tied to increased insurance costs for a

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 27, 2018 at 12:00 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I stopped to help and of course it was all my fault that she had driven off > the road, she claimed it was "so slippery she couldn't stay on the road at > all" and somehow my big truck being behind her had made it

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"You DON'T want to "float" on snow while driving." Onroad anyway. Offroad in really deep snow flotation is your friend. If we'd stayed at camp through the second snow storm a couple weeks ago I'd have aired down to float on the snow better. -Curt On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, 7:13:54 AM

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On November 27, 2018 at 11:39 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I also wonder why GM is dropping it given their stated intention to > invest a bundle in electric car development. It would seem logical to > keep the only one they have going in the interim. > The only one they

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That reminds me, a few winters ago I was driving in a snowstorm. It wasn't that bad out, the roads were salted well, I was driving the pickup but in 2wd. In front of me at a stoplight was a Honda SUV, as we pulled away from the light she accelerated hard and then when the road turned slightly

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unless you're stuck on a treeless Manitoba plain in the middle of nowhere.. On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 11:38 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 26/11/2018 11:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > When you finally get stuck, you are stuck twice as bad as someone

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/11/2018 7:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: When I first heard about the Volt, I figured it was the worst of both worlds. Worse fuel economy than a Cruze on the hwy running on gas, not enough battery range to be a viable electric car. But in talking to people who own them, it works

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 26/11/2018 11:40 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: When you finally get stuck, you are stuck twice as bad as someone with a 2-wheel drive vehicle ... Craig ___ I used to work with a fellow who was an avid outdoorsman. He had a 4 WD Suburban with big tires

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I’m for it if it’s not hands-free. That’s not ideal, but I’m a realist and recognize that few, if any, people will refrain from using the phone while driving. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 10:14 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So what do y'all think of laws that penalize driving

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So what do y'all think of laws that penalize driving while chatting on the phone? On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 9:33 AM Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I agree! I know how to drive in snow. BUT, I will say that the traction > control/dynamic stability did improve things

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So did I but I wouldn't want kids to go through what I did. Vaccination is a way safer alternative. On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 9:22 AM Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Yup. I had the trifecta (measles, mumps, chicken pox) as did my siblings. > All before I was school age, so I got no relief in that

[MBZ] 1976 Volvo brings joy to some

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Along with stupid money. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1976-volvo-242-dl/?utm_source=dailymail_medium=email_campaign=2018-11-27 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] OT: Solar powered motion sensor lighting

2018-11-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I need something more compact, in one housing w/o wires or a separate solar collector.. On Tue, Nov 27, 2018 at 12:00 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > Almost, but not quite.. > Like this example. > > >

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I agree! I know how to drive in snow. BUT, I will say that the traction control/dynamic stability did improve things in my car. AND it’s a 20 year old car. But, I agree with you people get way too dependent on the tech. We all have seen 4wd trucks that think they are invincible end up in

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Take Briley Parkway near the airport to bypass most of Nashville if you are going up I-24 --FT On 11/27/18 7:56 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: I drove back from Columbia, SC on Saturday through Atlanta because there was freezing rain predicted in Cherokee -- that stretch of I 40 is

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Yup. I had the trifecta (measles, mumps, chicken pox) as did my siblings. All before I was school age, so I got no relief in that regard. -D > On Nov 27, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > it is the chickenpox > > The medico biz is sloowly coming around to see

Re: [MBZ] Slow big trucks - was: SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's what I was thinking, we have self-driving vehicles now, GPS locators, smart engine controls, sensors among all the vehicles, communicators, all that stuff.  One might think that whoever programs the units could add such a feature into it, or at least a 5min "passing" speed that can be

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I wonder what would have happened if you called the motor carrier division of the state highway patrol. Mitch. > On November 27, 2018 at 8:09 AM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > he would go on the shoulder, to the left lane, back to the > shoulder, repeat, repeat. I called the

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
They've lowered the CG a couple inches in most of them. The drivers are WORSE now. Sitting behind the wheel is time to shave, apply makeup paste, text, read books or newspapers, kindles etc etc. it is not considered important to drive. Let the nanny do that. I don't have to slow down in

Re: [MBZ] Slow big trucks - was: SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
These days the nannies can include GPS enabled cruise control. It knows to get a running start at a hill, and to slow down at the top of a hill to reduce braking on the downside. I'm not sure how that interfaces with the speed limiter if the fleet operator opts for limits. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I drove back from Columbia, SC on Saturday through Atlanta because there was freezing rain predicted in Cherokee -- that stretch of I 40 is quite bad enough in dry, sunny weather when the traffic is heavy, no need to risk trouble. Some rain, but otherwise a nice drive. If I make the trip

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Yep, that's why in the 1980s and 1990s I called them Suddenly Upsidedown Vehicles. I don't know if the drivers are finally better now, or if the unibody/crossover models are harder to flip. Probably the latter after all the hoopla over the capsized Explorers with exploded rear tires and

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
it is the chickenpox The medico biz is sloowly coming around to see that letting kids get chickenpox, measles and mumps is better than shooting 60-80 vaccines into kids, or whatever the current number is. We all got chickenpox and measles, and many got mumps. It was no big deal, just a

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Sounds right, but if your risk factor is high consider paying out of pocket for it. I do believe that a link has been established to a virus from one of the common childhood diseases, such that if you've had measles (?? I think?) then you are at higher risk for shingles. - Max (who

Re: [MBZ] Slow big trucks - was: SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Thanks Philip. It sounds to me that before these nannies existed, a driver had the ability to get a "running start" for a hill and exceed the speed limit for bit on the approach, or when passing another truck a driver could exceed the speed limit (within prudence) to complete the maneuver more

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I was told ins would not pay anytime. But ins pays for any other vaccine. Makes no sense to me. I guess insco figgers they don't have to pay for much other than an OC if you get shingles. I hope all those insco executives get shingles bad. Of course, the company probably pays for THEM

Re: [MBZ] SNOW!

2018-11-27 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Exactly! I used to regularly drive a chunk of I-35 that was relatively straight for quite a few miles, then a gentle curve of 35-40 degrees or so, before it went the other way in a big s. The first snow was quite amusing if you went through about 8 am. There would be maybe 10-30 (2 WD)

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Been trying to get the vaccine but insurance won’t pay for it until you hit 60. I guess that means you don’t get it until then, right? -D > On Nov 26, 2018, at 10:15 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shingles is NO FUN! Sympathy to your son, and encouragement to all to get > the

Re: [MBZ] Quote without comment

2018-11-27 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
What they said. Shingles is dangerous and the vaccine works. Cross the border if you can't get it in Canada. Gerry Max Dillon wrote: > > Shingles is NO FUN! Sympathy to your son, and encouragement to all to > > get the vaccine if you can. > > And there is a new, more effective shingles