Re: [MBZ] 2011 GL350 Bluetec, doesn't start, $7500

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I think Cragislist provides enough amusement for my needs I actually do still have a Facebook account I think but have not logged in to it in years. Set it up only because some other service I needed only worked with Facebook login. Allan Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Got to get on

Re: [MBZ] 2011 GL350 Bluetec, doesn't start, $7500

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Would be worth a look. These are scarce and pricey. On Sat, Jan 2, 2021 at 12:39 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > mechanic said must change starter > Privat owner, title in hands > No low ballers!!! > Don't have time for fixed > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Yeah that's exactly what this car is. The primary objective was to get it back on the road quickly and cheaply. These were pretty inexpensive and an easy evening in the garage to get both sides changed out, so I went for it. Allan Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Yeah. I was going to respond

Re: [MBZ] E320 $1,000 Just ABS reluctor rings need replacement

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Good luck! Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Potato cam. I got the VIN from him, it's pretty well optioned. I'm > going to email him, and hopefully look at it (and buy it) tomorrow. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2011 GL350 Bluetec, doesn't start, $7500

2021-01-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Got to get on Facebook for the really good deals, Allan. :) Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 1, 2021 11:39 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] 2011 GL350 Bluetec, doesn't start, $7500 mechanic said must change

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

2021-01-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Yeah. I was going to respond that I really_don't_like quick struts, as it seems to me the quality of the components just isn't there. However, on a jalopy, hoopty, or whatever they are called these days, why not? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 1, 2021 11:42 PM To:

Re: [MBZ] E320 $1,000 Just ABS reluctor rings need replacement

2021-01-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Potato cam. I got the VIN from him, it's pretty well optioned. I'm going to email him, and hopefully look at it (and buy it) tomorrow. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 1, 2021 11:48 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@indiana.edu Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] E320 $1,000 Just ABS reluctor rings need replacement

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some photos now, though they are pretty bad ones. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/yorkville-2004-mercedes-e320/7254561655.html Allan Rick Knoble via Mercedes writes: > Yeah. I saw that. I emailed him, we will see. > Just wish I had a Xentry SDS system to check it out. Or even a good

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
LOL I see that I DID put OT in subject... Allan Streib writes: > This is a 2003 Ford Focus SE wagon, not MB. Should have put OT in subject... > > Allan > > Andrew Strasfogel writes: > >> Replaced the struts today, was thankfully a very non-frustrating job >> compared to the alternator a few

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
This is a 2003 Ford Focus SE wagon, not MB. Should have put OT in subject... Allan Andrew Strasfogel writes: > Replaced the struts today, was thankfully a very non-frustrating job > compared to the alternator a few months ago. > > Model and year again please. > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 10:57

[MBZ] 2011 GL350 Bluetec, doesn't start, $7500

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
mechanic said must change starter Privat owner, title in hands No low ballers!!! Don't have time for fixed https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/plainfield-mercedes-benz-gl350-bluetec/7255155280.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*Replaced the struts today, was thankfully a very non-frustrating job compared to the alternator a few months ago.* Model and year again please. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 10:57 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Replaced the struts today, was thankfully a very

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*I may one day have enough to retire to a cardboard box in an alley.* Double wall or single? It makes a big difference. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 10:18 PM Clay Monroe via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oddly he does not seem to hold onto things for all that long. SWMBA’s > firm has

Re: [MBZ] How to remove seats with no power

2021-01-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Maybe I should get one of those small jumper packs with some jumper wires. Actually with one of those could probably just hook it up to the battery terminals then use the switches to move the seat assuming switch is still in place. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 9:27 PM, Clay

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Replaced the struts today, was thankfully a very non-frustrating job compared to the alternator a few months ago. Only surprise was the side that had the broken strut, I should have thought about it but the thing popped out under spring pressure once I got the bottom end free. Fortunately it

Re: [MBZ] How to remove seats with no power

2021-01-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I bought one of those lithium jumper battery packs, thinking that would be a nice battery pack to take to the knackers for just such a thing. However, the pack I bought is 'smart' and needs to sense a discharged battery before it will provide any power. I'm not sure if it is looking for a voltage

Re: [MBZ] How to remove seats with no power

2021-01-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
I had a rig that attached to the spare Dewalt battery for the sawzall. Pull the wire harness and apply power to the proper posts to get a seat to rise, slide back or forward as needed. Otherwise (before I figured that one out) I had to use a 10mm on a swivel socket and extension while barking

Re: [MBZ] How to remove seats with no power

2021-01-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Take along a lawn tractor battery? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 10:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have often wanted to remove some front seats out of w210 cars at the pnp > but how do you do it when there is no power to move the seats back and forth > to

[MBZ] How to remove seats with no power

2021-01-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have often wanted to remove some front seats out of w210 cars at the pnp but how do you do it when there is no power to move the seats back and forth to get to the bolts? Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Clay Monroe via Mercedes
Oddly he does not seem to hold onto things for all that long. SWMBA’s firm has sold him a number of client businesses. Bershire Hathaway holds on just long enough to squeeze the jelly from their eyes, slather it on toast, and then divests at a profit. Not small toys, but big boy products,

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I don't remember changing the fuel filter being a big deal on these cars. Starting one with iffy glow plugs and 400k miles at 10F is much more of a trial. Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Perhaps it does not need to actually be installed on the vehicle.  When you do a filter change, just pop the supply line off and hook to this, then have a short section of hose to hook the other end up to car then just connect to power, bleed system. When finished, just remove it and reinstall

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Before you do the next fuel filter change, spend a few bucks and get one of these [or one like it] and plumb it into the fuel supply line just at the fuel filter.

Re: [MBZ] NO TITLE or bill of sale. , If you have cash the car is yours.

2021-01-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I wouldn’t know anything about that --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 4:44 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > The title loan company holds a superior lien against the car and retains > the title. I don't have it. > I bet $5 I'm correct. > >> On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 9:32 AM Mitch

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's a great article. Warren Buffet definitely knows investing. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 5:28 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Warren Buffet says individual stock picking is for dummies. Then he put > his money where his mouth is a

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Well I do, and I've pretty easily managed an average 10-12% annual return over the long term. Making money investing in index funds is easy, as your own advisor. The most basic rule: buy low, and sell high. Plan for both bear markets and bull markets, and use each to your advantage. Make a

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Crank it till it starts or the battery runs down. Short bursts just prolong the process. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 5:15 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have to crank the engine for a minute continuously? What about > doing it in shorter intervals until it

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I think that would work just fine, though I never tried it. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 5:15 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Do you have to crank the engine for a minute continuously? What about > doing it in shorter intervals until it starts? > > Allan > > Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Do you have to crank the engine for a minute continuously? What about doing it in shorter intervals until it starts? Allan Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Yeah, you’re not alone. I remember my first one and how much I had to crank > on that beast (probably in excess of two minutes, total)

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I don't think you understand how index funds work. Since the index fund is invested in a larger number of stocks its less exposed when the market does down. It will also have significantly lower expenses because there's no "stock picking" the plan just buys the stocks in the index. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Good point and a good lesson. -Curt On Friday, January 1, 2021, 5:11:53 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: One of the lessons I want to try to impart. Young people are very prone to complaining about "capitalism" but they may view it differently if they actually participate in

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Warren Buffet says individual stock picking is for dummies. Then he put his money where his mouth is a proved it: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/030916/buffetts-bet-hedge-funds-year-eight-brka-brkb.asp -Curt On Friday, January 1, 2021, 2:49:58 PM EST, Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah, you’re not alone. I remember my first one and how much I had to crank on that beast (probably in excess of two minutes, total) before it began to fire. I was convinced I was going to torch the starter. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 4:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > probably

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
One of the lessons I want to try to impart. Young people are very prone to complaining about "capitalism" but they may view it differently if they actually participate in it. Investing, even at a modest scale, gives that experienece. Allan Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > I spent several

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC sell or trade - $4,000

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks like it's already sold. Ad is gone. Andrew Strasfogel writes: > About ready for a valve job. Pass. > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 3:04 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Looks like it's in decent shape, a few mechanical issues noted. > > >

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I spent several years building a good cash reserve. Once that was established I took the money I had been putting in the bank and invested in an S index fund. Its done really well, especially the last 4 years. Just the other day I had a sell go through for the bulk of the stock I had with my

Re: [MBZ] NO TITLE or bill of sale. , If you have cash the car is yours.

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The title loan company holds a superior lien against the car and retains the title. I don't have it. I bet $5 I'm correct. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 9:32 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > No bill of sale = I'm not willing to put in writing that I have an > ownership

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
If your choices were good ones, keep them. If they were not, well I guess you learned something. You _still_ keep them unless they were truly heinous, and it's better to lock in the losses and start over than to wait for recovery. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
probably would’ve been easier if the engine was at temperature, and I wasn’t such a scaredy-cat baby I’m cranking it so long. Once I cracked the fittings and fuel showed up it took right off. I took the power washer to it and blew some more of the flaky old Macco paint off of it. Wiped it down,

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Yes, but who has the discipline? The guy who will make it to retirement in good shape, naturally. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Same discipline as with any other option - put money in and don't look at it. If you have to do something, put more money in when the market tanks - you're buying low. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 3:08 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *If you're investing in market

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
*If you're investing in market index funds, you don't need an advisor.* Yes, but who has the discipline? And if the market tanks then what? On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 3:44 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Even 6-12mo slush fund wouldn't have worked for me. Without a

Re: [MBZ] This looks like something one of you need

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Effective as of 2011, a total of 311 were produced, with "more on order"... no current count of production. If they were deployed as designed, I suspect many were simply abandoned post battle or troop withdrawal from the deployed conflict area, thus reducing the possible civilian available count.

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I always changed the fuel filter or did any other injector work on a hot engine -- cranks much faster and uses a lot less battery power. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have never found a need to crack the lines at the injectors. Just crank it till it finally starts. Might take 30 seconds to a full minute so car needs to have a good battery. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 1:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I figured that was the

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Even 6-12mo slush fund wouldn't have worked for me. Without a mortgage (or rent), though, even a fairly modest fund can stretch out well. IIRC, the two biggest expenses are mortgage, followed by health insurance premiums. Those keep draining funds at a fixed (and high) rate no matter what.

Re: [MBZ] This looks like something one of you need

2021-01-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
OK... I had to go look it up to find just what it was. Apparently, very few have made it to civilian ownership, yet, if ever. Enjoy educmacation: http://www.military-today.com/trucks/m1161_itv_growler.htm On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:05 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If you're investing in market index funds, you don't need an advisor. Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > Correct. But it's better than paying a financial adviso who charges a fee > for purchasing mutual funds, which themselves have built in fees and > expenses. >

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
This is when I get on my soapbox about having an emergency fund. I totally understand your rationale, but that notwithstanding, everyone should have funds for at least six if not 12 months of living expenses. I don’t think I could sleep at night if I didn’t. That should be everyone’s first

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Correct. But it's better than paying a financial adviso who charges a fee for purchasing mutual funds, which themselves have built in fees and expenses. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 2:56 PM Jim Cathey wrote: > > Fisher Investments ONLY purchases individual stocks for their clients - > no > > How is

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
You don't have a primer pump to leak, and MB saved a dollar or two. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 1:44 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > How is this a refinement of the discarded primer pump? > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Fisher Investments ONLY purchases individual stocks for their clients - no How is this fundamentally different than a mutual fund? The fund managers are supposed to be weeding out (or avoiding) the losers, etc. Po-tay-toe, po-tah-toe if you ask me. Just one less layer of staff is all, and

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
We did this when replacing the delivery valve seals on son's W201. You can remove the glow plugs if you want to relieve the stress on the starter whilst cranking to get fuel out of the cracked injectors before buttoning everything up for a real start attempt. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
My motivation for killing the mortgage was peace of mind. And yes, I did end up unemployed for 18mo at some point after that. Had the mortgage still been active I would have had a forced sale of the home and a move to another city that had companies hiring in my field, or else ended up greeting

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Fisher Investments ONLY purchases individual stocks for their clients - no mutual funds or ETFs. Sounds risky, but when you think about it - they employ a large cadre of smart stock pickers to weed out poor performers and focus on the best of the best in a typical client portfolio. Sort of like

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No question about that. I do my due diligence and watch the research (and do my own) and should things appear to be going south in a major fashion, I’ll cut and run. I’ve more than made my money off of it. One nice thing we have at work is a deferred compensation plan, which is unrelated to

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How is this a refinement of the discarded primer pump? On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 2:38 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What they all said. Be prepared to crank the piss out of it, maybe for a > minute or more. Be patient, it will light up eventually. > > -D > > > On Jan

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
What they all said. Be prepared to crank the piss out of it, maybe for a minute or more. Be patient, it will light up eventually. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those are the two tricks. Plug in the block heater to warm up the block? > That will

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > My friends all sneered at my decision to use the windfall to pay off > my mortgage, pointing out that my mortgage rate was lower than the > general rate of return on tech-sector investments. Yeah I feel the same way. Sure, rationally if you have a mortgage at

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Those are the two tricks.  Plug in the block heater to warm up the block?   That will help in general.  Have another car ready to provide a jump if your battery isn't up to the task.  Hold the accelerator pedal down and crack for 30 seconds, check for fuel at the injectors them tighten up the

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Also, start with a fully charged battery and/or a good jumping battery on hand. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 1:29 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I figured that was the answer. I was hoping they’d be something easier. > Although, that’s not that hard I suppose. > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I figured that was the answer. I was hoping they’d be something easier. Although, that’s not that hard I suppose. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 12:26 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > What Bob said - fill the fuel filter with Diesel, then I cracked loose the > injector lines

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
What Bob said - fill the fuel filter with Diesel, then I cracked loose the injector lines at the injectors - crank till fuel comes out at the lines, tighten them up and it should run. YMMV ... On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 1:20 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Just so we

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Mitch Haley via Mercedes writes: > 2. (actually #1) don't buy employer stock, because losing your job and > your nest egg on the same day is not pleasant. I've also heard the same advice. Boils down again to diversifying your risks. Single stocks are risky investments. I don't know if ESOPs are

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Just so we are clear, I did fill the fresh filter with clean, fresh diesel fuel before I put it back on. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 12:15 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > So I changed the spin on fuel filter in my W124 today. I’m showing the old > girl a little bit of love after

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > I started buying Apple in the early 90s. I rolled a 401k from a former > employer over into AAPL in the late 90s. Even when I was a stay at > home Dad working part time in the early 00s I tossed every spare dime > I had into it. It’s now funding my retirement

[MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

2021-01-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
So I changed the spin on fuel filter in my W124 today. I’m showing the old girl a little bit of love after sitting for pretty much a year. I have to start driving it back out to the old nuke plant next week. I changed the spin on fuel filter and I suddenly realize there’s no priming pump like

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Kit for your 747?

2021-01-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Not so interesting when they only used roughly 2.33% veggie oil, the rest was Jet A. The temp at jet cruising altitudes is in the range of -56° F - I doubt that bio-Diesel flows well at that temp. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Mama's ML 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 430 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 200

2021-01-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah could be a good beater, might even be OK for what it is. If I needed one ( and was near MIA) I’d offer 900 maybe settle on $1k --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 1, 2021, at 11:10 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That looks thrashed. For the money you could easily drive it until it

[MBZ] Moggin

2021-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
The new ones go 70mph? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1AJO5NfAEk ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Veggie Kit for your 747?

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
https://interestingengineering.com/airliner-completes-transoceanic-flight-using-green-fuel-sourced-from-vegetable-oil -D ___

Re: [MBZ] The problem with CoPart

2021-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That works better with a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PLrOw_Znec On 2021-01-01 12:43, mi...@mitchellhaley.com wrote: is they let guys like this into the yard. Z06 Corvette, he pulls the dipstick, no oil. He gets in, starts it, and two seconds later with every idiot light lit up and no

[MBZ] The problem with CoPart

2021-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
is they let guys like this into the yard. Z06 Corvette, he pulls the dipstick, no oil. He gets in, starts it, and two seconds later with every idiot light lit up and no idea if there's oil pressure, he stomps on the throttle. (5:40) Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Agreed. Again, those of us who have profited from single stock purchases are the outliers. We had a similar situation when Mrs. Dan was anemployee for Harley-Davidson during their “boom” years. She got stock options which we exercised and stock grants as bonuses. As an officer of the company

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Single-stock purchasing is not something the casual investor should probably do. I have not done it, with one exception. I worked for a tech company, pre-bubble-burst, and pretty much every dime I put into the (matched) 401K disappeared without a trace. Their fund choices were dreadful, to say

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-01 10:37, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: But if you had used the same approach with GE or GM there wouldn't be such a happy ending. I had a management professor who told us two things about investing: 1. Don't buy airlines. 2. (actually #1) don't buy employer stock, because

Re: [MBZ] NO TITLE or bill of sale. , If you have cash the car is yours.

2021-01-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
No bill of sale = I'm not willing to put in writing that I have an ownership interest in it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mama's ML 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 430 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 200

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That looks thrashed. For the money you could easily drive it until it pukes. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks mostly decent for the price > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417248212961371/?ref=search_code=undefined > > > About

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Quite true. Which is why if you’re starting out it’s best to get into an index fund where things can be rebalanced on a regular basis so a flop like GE or GM won’t ruin things. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 10:37 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > But if you had used the same approach with GE or GM

[MBZ] half-slammed 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1168978163504787/?ref=search_code=undefined I wonder if it is possible to fool the system to get the front to work 2003 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 Sedan 4D $1,500 Vehicles Listed10 hours

[MBZ] Mama's ML 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 430 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 200

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks mostly decent for the price https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417248212961371/?ref=search_code=undefined About This Vehicle Driven 98,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Gold·Interior color: Beige Fuel type:Gasoline 14.0 MPG city · 17.0 MPG highway · 15.0 MPG

[MBZ] NO TITLE or bill of sale. , If you have cash the car is yours.

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interesting concept 2003 Mercedes-Benz kompressor $900 About This Vehicle Driven 150,000 miles Automatic transmission Exterior color: Beige·Interior color: Black Seller's description Project car. Vehicle does run.  Was just worked on by my mechanics. The car had way to much oil in

Re: [MBZ] Massachusetts to ban sale of new gas cars by 2035.

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Unlike the horse manure collectors who railed against the internal combustion engine when they lost their jobs. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 10:11 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > good luck with that, but the sheeple will probably wholeheartedly > embrace the concept > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Pulitzer prize for Dominion hacking

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NewsPunch *NewsPunch* >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search *NewsPunch* Type of site Fake news,[1]

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But if you had used the same approach with GE or GM there wouldn't be such a happy ending. On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Pretty much what I’ve done/said. > > If you’re going into the markets, you have to play for the long game, it’s >

Re: [MBZ] Parts for sale expensive parts for cheap . wont find it any cheeper

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Adds to the rarity of the parts --FT On 1/1/21 10:08 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Nice touch, the bullet holes in the windshield. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: This could be quite a deal

Re: [MBZ] Massachusetts to ban sale of new gas cars by 2035.

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
good luck with that, but the sheeple will probably wholeheartedly embrace the concept --FT On 1/1/21 12:14 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35104768/massachusetts-ban-new-gas-cars-2035/ Happy New Year! ___

Re: [MBZ] Parts for sale expensive parts for cheap . wont find it any cheeper

2021-01-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Nice touch, the bullet holes in the windshield. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 10:04 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This could be quite a deal > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/721155268743538/ > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] fairly nice CLK top doesn't work

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Probably more like $2k with top work needed 2003 Mercedes CLK320 - $2,850(Palm Coast) https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/palm-coast-2003-mercedes-clk320/7255286558.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT Pulitzer prize for Dominion hacking

2021-01-01 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
-- Forwarded message - From: Mitch Haley via Okietalk Date: Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:44 AM Subject: [Okietalk] Pulitzer prize for Dominion hacking To: Cc: Yes, the machines used in the Georgia runoff are connected to the internet, right now. Sorry, Poos. Funny, I can't find this

Re: [MBZ] This looks like something one of you need

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I think you're right.  Not sure what it is but it seems to have enough attachment points to be useful --FT On 1/1/21 12:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412612339880006/ Sent from my iPhone ___

[MBZ] Parts for sale expensive parts for cheap . wont find it any cheeper

2021-01-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This could be quite a deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/721155268743538/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] HAPPY NEW YEAR

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Amen to that. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 1:11 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup > > Happy New Year. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: January 1, 2021 12:04 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: rawil...@eatel.net > Subject: [MBZ]

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

2021-01-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Pretty much what I’ve done/said. If you’re going into the markets, you have to play for the long game, it’s the only way to make a good return. If you’ve got a solid favorite, invest in them and stay with them as long as possible, and as Jim said, don’t churn and don’t look at it constantly.