Re: [MBZ] OT: Internet filtering

Ask the school what they do. Ideally the school hot spot will be on the school network via a VPN. As far as accessing the passwordless guest network, you have that problem regardless. I'd suggest putting a password on it, or maybe setting up a captive portal like at a hotel. Depends how much you

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I think anyone's experience with an insurer as an opposing party is going to be different from their experience as the insured. The one time I had to deal with a claim against someone who hit me, it was fortuanately not too bad but I definitely had to "keep the ball moving" with phone calls,

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:49:57 -0800 Clay via Mercedes wrote: > I lived in a home with metal roof back in the day. Analog home without > all the fancy insulation, so maybe today it is less loud. Hardy rain > shower would create enough sussurus you were not able to carry on a > conversation. I

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 21:26:32 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I really like that look but the cost of real tile is quite a lot and I'm > not sure if a normal truss roof would take the weight if it wasn't built > for that originally. A normal truss will NOT take the weight if it was not

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Pics Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 10:29 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > IIRC, the cost for the bottom end metal is about the same as composite. The > fancier stuff costs more. > No, they are no noisier than the old roof - it is metal laid on felt that > is on wood - no

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I lived in a home with metal roof back in the day. Analog home without all the fancy insulation, so maybe today it is less loud. Hardy rain shower would create enough sussurus you were not able to carry on a conversation. Tropical showers, so over pretty swiftly. Midnight rain did startle

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

My dealings with the Liberty Mutual family have been horrid. I have USAA and end up so frustrated dealing with LM as opposing party that I take the ding and file a claim. Last event with liberty had the state insurance commissioner involved after filing complaints. They actively ignore

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

IIRC, the cost for the bottom end metal is about the same as composite. The fancier stuff costs more. No, they are no noisier than the old roof - it is metal laid on felt that is on wood - no room to tinpan. If you agree to forgo cosmetic damage claims, you get a sizable reduction in insurance

[MBZ] OT: Internet filtering

Our church LAN has a “guest” SSID that does not require a password. This guest SSID is very helpful for cell phones because the aluminum siding blocks regular cell signals. So far, this was not a problem because we had few “outsiders.” Our ISP provider (Time-Warner/Spectrum) provides an

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

A lot more expensive but they last 50 years depending upon how much hail you typically get in your area. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020, 6:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OK Don did I remember correctly you said earlier you got a metal roof? > What was the difference in

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

OK Don did I remember correctly you said earlier you got a metal roof? What was the difference in cost between a regular roof? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 8:48 PM, Dwight Giles wrote: > >  > Yes,might be snow or just tradition or even building codes here. > > Dwight Giles Jr.

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Yes,might be snow or just tradition or even building codes here. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Aug 22, 2020, 9:41 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have no experience with them but they seem to be quite popular here. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I have no experience with them but they seem to be quite popular here. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 8:33 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Aren't metal roofs,noisy? We don't see them on houses here on New England. > Only garages. > > Dwight Giles Jr. > Wickford RI >

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Aren't metal roofs,noisy? We don't see them on houses here on New England. Only garages. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sat, Aug 22, 2020, 9:27 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How do you like the metal roofs? > > I have been thinking about doing that when my

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

How do you like the metal roofs? I have been thinking about doing that when my asphalt shingle roof needs replacing (soon, it's 22 years old, and I've already had to patch a leak around a skylight in the living room). But some of the installations I've seen look cheap and "industrial" for want of

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

Really nice.glad you will keep it. I think of being buried in my 300CD too. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Sat, Aug 22, 2020, 7:02 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Barn find 85 300CD. The guy who had it I have known for years and have

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

Nice --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 7:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Barn find 85 300CD. The guy who had it I have known for years and have been > trying to get the car out of him for years. Be bought it from the original > owner in California about 25 years

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

Shoot me a price and I will see what I can do. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 6:51 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > You need to buy my 12 lbs of virgin R12 for a reasonable amount ... > >> On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 6:35 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

You need to buy my 12 lbs of virgin R12 for a reasonable amount ... On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 6:35 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’m most likely going to keep it and be buried in it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Aug 22, 2020, at 6:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

I’m most likely going to keep it and be buried in it. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 6:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tyleen wants to know if you’re keeping it or flipping it > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 22, 2020, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] W124 E300D: What's this?

Air intake/filter drain? On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 5:15 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I noticed this thing on the right side of the car outside the engine > compartment, sort of inside of and under the right fender. > > It pokes out of the plastic piece, but does not point straight down; > it is

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

Tyleen wants to know if you’re keeping it or flipping it Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 4:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea, way north but still a good deal I think. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 22, 2020, at 6:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

Yea, way north but still a good deal I think. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 6:18 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Luh-kee. That was likely north of your normal $500. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 22, 2020, at 4:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] The latest arrival to okie acres

Luh-kee. That was likely north of your normal $500. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 4:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Barn find 85 300CD. The guy who had it I have known for years and have been > trying to get the car out of him for years. Be bought it from

Re: [MBZ] clean title has been to small front accident work and run great

On Sat, August 22, 2020 4:16 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-mercedes/7182371829.html Pity. 2003 wagons are the best of the 210 chassis IMO. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Over Filled My Oil (Curt)

On Sat, August 22, 2020 3:11 pm, Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes wrote: > I would play it safe and suck some out. Easy for me with my Mity-Vac. > Some engines have strict instructions not to overfill. 0.4qt doesn't sound like much, but what does the dipstick say after you run the engine and park it

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Yeah, I can’t see that being an issue. Metal roofs are common here and are pretty much rated for 50-100 years. A metal roof will make for a pretty substantial discount on homeowner’s insurance here, too. -D > On Aug 22, 2020, at 4:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > The little rubber

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

The little rubber seals are covered by metal washers now - at least mine are. I'm sure the quality varies by manufacturer and installer. Ours has been on seven years now and no issues. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 3:31 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have thought

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I have thought about putting a metal roof on the house. Somebody told me that the sun dries out the little rubber seals on the screws and they leak after a while and you don’t even know it. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 3:22 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Our homeowner's

Re: [MBZ] Over Filled My Oil (Curt)

I think it will splash out the excess that it doesn't like. I don't think that 0.5 quarts is going to cause the oil to froth and stop lubricating the bearings. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 1:48 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On my 2014 Passat TDI I over-filled my

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Our homeowner's insurance includes the house, detached garage, well house, guest house (was a shop), and hangar. When I called to report a roof leak that was staining the ceiling in the bedroom a couple of months after a hailstorm, State Farm sent an appraiser who inspected everything, all the

[MBZ] clean title has been to small front accident work and run great

Uh, yeah. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-mercedes/7182371829.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] ***SPAM*** RE: Over Filled My Oil (Curt)

I would play it safe and suck some out. Easy for me with my Mity-Vac. Some engines have strict instructions not to overfill. Greg -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Bob Rentfro via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:48 AM To:

[MBZ] Over Filled My Oil (Curt)

On my 2014 Passat TDI I over-filled my crankcase by 0.5 quart (neighbor was yappin’ at me and I was distracted). I never have over-filled anything ever In my life. Is 0.5 qt a big deal? Essentially, I added almost 5 quarts and the capacity is 4.6 quarts. Bob R Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] AZ Sleezy Emissions Test on my TDI

The form actually says it’s a “Director’s Exemption” because of technical issues. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 10:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep it’s all about the money. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 22, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Bob Rentfro via

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > I thought TN was one of the states where you're required to post a > bond with the state if you don't want to buy insurance. But my 20 year > old memory is hazy, and laws change. Indiana used to be that way. I am pretty sure that insurance is now the only

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

One problem is we have route and box numbers so most of the online quote tools don’t find our house. Some of them just won’t proceed others we enter things in manually. I wonder if the age of the house showing built in 75 makes a difference versus the other house which is 2004 built. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I suspect they’re looking at your county appraiser’s records to get things like age, square footage, etc. It’s entirely possible they’re including the cost of your outbuilding, too. That or there could be mistakes in your property appraiser’s records - always good to check every year or two. I

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

No they don’t care as long as they get paid off. These insurance companies plug in some sort of number they claim is the cost to rebuilt the house based one some sort of calculation they come up with. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 11:27 AM, Craig via Mercedes > wrote: > > On

Re: [MBZ] AZ Sleezy Emissions Test on my TDI

Yep it’s all about the money. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 10:47 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I took my 2014 Passat TDI to get the emissions tested today for the first > time since it was resurrected out of the V dub emissions scandal mire. When > it was my turn

Re: [MBZ] Green outside color and Paige leather inside. Electrical Lather Heated Seats

ASKING $1990 firm. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 8:47 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > $1990 FIRM. > > Airbag light is the passenger seat occupancy sensor, I’ll bet. $35 module > from Germany that bypasses it is cheaper/easier than replacing the sensor. > Very common

Re: [MBZ] AZ Sleezy Emissions Test on my TDI

I got a "life of car" emissions exempt sticker for my 1983 300TD turbo from DC that was free. On Sat, Aug 22, 2020 at 12:26 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > So you have to pay $9 to renew a sticker that says they don't test diesels? > Good thing it's only $9. > >

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, August 22, 2020 12:34 pm, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > When we were rear-ended in North Carolina by a fellow from Tennessee, our > uninsured motorist coverage covered the expenses. The agent told me > Tennessee does not require people to have insurance. I thought TN was one of the

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:22:10 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > The other biggie here is uninsured motorist coverage. Because there are > so many transitional people down here, a lot of people coming into the > state with limited means won’t get insurance. As long as they don’t > register or

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Fri, 21 Aug 2020 22:12:58 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I ran a couple of online quotes and cheapest I came up with so far was > Liberty Mutual.  It was around $600-$1k cheaper depending on > deductible.  I have not tried State Farm yet.  The problem is USAA and > all these

Re: [MBZ] AZ Sleezy Emissions Test on my TDI

So you have to pay $9 to renew a sticker that says they don't test diesels? Good thing it's only $9. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, 22 Aug 2020 10:33:28 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > I was of the understanding that USAA, which used to be exclusive to > military folks and their offspring, have somehow broadened the pool of > people they cover, thereby diluting the original group that was covered > at far

[MBZ] AZ Sleezy Emissions Test on my TDI

I took my 2014 Passat TDI to get the emissions tested today for the first time since it was resurrected out of the V dub emissions scandal mire. When it was my turn in line, the dude asked me the year of my Jetta. I told him my Jetta is a 2016 and it’s home in the garage, thank you for asking.

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I was eligible from my mother who was eligible from my grandfather who died many years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 9:39 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Most of that stuff was for active military, retired military (my dad was > four years and out, so he could

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Most of that stuff was for active military, retired military (my dad was four years and out, so he could have joined in the 1950s but not now), and immediate family members of existing customers. On Sat, August 22, 2020 10:33 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > > I tried getting coverage through

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I was of the understanding that USAA, which used to be exclusive to military folks and their offspring, have somehow broadened the pool of people they cover, thereby diluting the original group that was covered at far lower cost. I tried getting coverage through them years ago based on my Dad’s

Re: [MBZ] Joe Biden

No such luck.  Maybe Donald J. Trump is the name that shall not be mentioned? Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 21, 2020 7:39:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > I just wrote this email to see if I would get pooferated. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, August 22, 2020 10:22 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > You guys needed it. I was telling someone from your neighborhood a few > months ago what a huge expense insurance was here compared to the > Midwest, and they enlightened me as to Michigan’s outrageous insurance > costs. One of

Re: [MBZ] I accidentally won this on copart

On Fri, August 21, 2020 9:40 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like it has a new radiator in it from the photos. And if you add a new evaporator, the air will BLOW ICE COLD. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Fri, August 21, 2020 10:31 pm, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I had family members who owned a Farmers agency and they even told me > they couldn't come close to USAA. That was years ago though. Yeah, the old military stuff that used to be bargains, like USAA insurance and Pentagon

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

You guys needed it. I was telling someone from your neighborhood a few months ago what a huge expense insurance was here compared to the Midwest, and they enlightened me as to Michigan’s outrageous insurance costs. One of the most expensive states in the nation for insurance, I believe. We

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

On Sat, August 22, 2020 8:40 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > We're not as bad as Michigan (sorry, Mitch!) Our 'insurance reform' took effect last month. I meant to contact my agent and see what would happen if I redid my policy under the new rules, but life gets in the way, along with my

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

That or find an independent agent. They can shop around for the best deal. My Allstate guy writes homeowners policies with a bunch of different companies, as Allstate, like most of the major insurers, don’t directly write policies in Florida because of loss potential. However, they have to

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Even $3300 is a rip off with a 275K replacement cost. My house replacement cost is over 700K and I pay around 3K with Liberty Mutual. I will eventually switch to State Farm which will be around 2K. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 9:26 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Damn. But our car insurance it a lot cheaper. I think what I might do is do some pricing online then actually go to an agent and see what they can do for everything. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 8:33 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Beats me. Down here a lot of the

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Beats me. Down here a lot of the cost is related to the type and age of construction. For example, replacing a roof and bringing it up to current code made a $400 reduction in premiums at my former house. I think the insurance was around $1800 and dropped to $1400 when we replaced the roof. -D

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

That is amazing you would think home insurance would be way more expensive there. The currently policy with USAA is $3300 with a $2500 deductible and they are valuing house at $275k. Replacement cost anyway. When it renewed next month it looks like it’s going up to about $4300. 5 years ago it

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

The strange part is the rental would probably appraise more than this house even with the land and yet they are charging nearly double. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 22, 2020, at 12:19 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Your house is in tornado alley and now, also earthquake central...

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb needs to hook up with these guys

And if you can’t read the article due to your adblocker or a paywall, copy the URL and drop it in here: https://outline.com/ -D > On Aug 22, 2020, at 6:54 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Green outside color and Paige leather inside. Electrical Lather Heated Seats

$1990 FIRM. Airbag light is the passenger seat occupancy sensor, I’ll bet. $35 module from Germany that bypasses it is cheaper/easier than replacing the sensor. Very common problem in higher mile examples of these. -D > On Aug 22, 2020, at 8:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I can’t compare home insurance here because of the hurricane stuff, but to give you an idea of scale, I’ve got a 2500 SF 20 year old home with a three car garage and pool, and I pay $1600/year. That’s with a $500 deductible except for hurricane (wind) damage, which has a $5000 deductible, I

Re: [MBZ] Green outside color and Paige leather inside. Electrical Lather Heated Seats

And they're electrical too!  It might not actually be a half-bad deal with a little negotiating for a beater 320.  I'm all lathered up! --FT On 8/22/20 8:24 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: It’s Lather seats and Good 4 tiers, too! -D On Aug 22, 2020, at 8:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz E350 2006 - $3,200 (Cary)

Nice car.  Needs a new door but this could be a good deal if the engine doesn't have the cam and balance shaft issues https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/cary-mercedes-benz-e/7181645718.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] definitely has issues such as electronically so please no time wasters

Wheels might be worth it https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-1994-mercedes-sl-320-roadster/7181878478.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Green outside color and Paige leather inside. Electrical Lather Heated Seats

It’s Lather seats and Good 4 tiers, too! -D > On Aug 22, 2020, at 8:22 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting trunk badging > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/indian-trail-1998-mercedes-e320-clean/7181908172.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] Green outside color and Paige leather inside. Electrical Lather Heated Seats

Interesting trunk badging https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/indian-trail-1998-mercedes-e320-clean/7181908172.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Kaleb needs to hook up with these guys

https://www.postandcourier.com/business/prison-term-handed-down-in-port-of-charleston-vehicle-export-scheme/article_45096ae4-e3dd-11ea-9f39-6b1b8c572d6b.html --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

I have houses insured with State Farm and Liberty Mutual. State Farm is cheaper and easier to deal with but I never had a claim with either so I can’t speak for which company is actually better. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 21, 2020, at 11:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I