Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

I should have included this in original reply: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qkblKElN4w -Original Message- From: Scott Ritchey Sent: Tuesday, March 2, 2021 1:07 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: RE: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home Nothing except your kids

Re: [MBZ] Transmission in limp mode - 1999 E320 4Matic - $1,300

Driving 1 million miles takes 4500 years when in limp mode. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:13 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's got the million mile engine, but isn't it about worn out? > > odometer: 1154000 > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

The North American record for a gator is 14' long/1,000 lbs. https://www.outdoorrevival.com/news/alligator.html On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 8:24 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > "What ever happened to ? " > "I have no idea, last I heard, he was going water skiing over at LaRange > Bayou with

Re: [MBZ] Today’s crack head

Extra 0 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 2, 2021, at 10:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2982553132029273/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Today’s crack head

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Re: [MBZ] One for Michigan Mitch

On 2021-03-02 20:20, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: 2012 Chevy Volt 148,575 miles Non-smoker owned, comes with a 240v charger. I wonder how good the level 2 charger is. They come with level 1 (120v) chargers. I don't recall how the first gen perform, everybody seems to like the 2nd gen,

Re: [MBZ] One for Michigan Mitch

2012 Chevy Volt 148,575 miles Non-smoker owned, comes with a 240v charger. The car rides and drives great, you’ll be hard pressed to find a car that’s cheaper to operate than this one. No mechanical issues Some paint chips in bumper and hood $6,000 no trades > On Mar 2, 2021, at 9:13 PM, Mitch

Re: [MBZ] One for Michigan Mitch

Just got home 20 minutes ago, but too facebook proof to look at it, what is it? On 2021-03-02 19:37, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: He’s probably too busy to look at this since it’s tax season, but...

Re: [MBZ] Transmission in limp mode - 1999 E320 4Matic - $1,300

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Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good MB garage in Tucson AZ area?

Ok thanks Bob. Max Dillon Charleston SC Mar 2, 2021 7:13:20 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > I can ask my Indy. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 2, 2021, at 4:08 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Asking for a friend.  They bought an old 126 SEL gasser, I think

[MBZ] One for Michigan Mitch

He’s probably too busy to look at this since it’s tax season, but... https://www.facebook.com/groups/370523373026985/permalink/3811685978910690/?sale_post_id=3811685978910690 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

"What ever happened to ? " "I have no idea, last I heard, he was going water skiing over at LaRange Bayou with some friends." On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 3:57 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Around here there are some ponds reportedly home to some 12ft gators.

Re: [MBZ] Anyone know of a good MB garage in Tucson AZ area?

I can ask my Indy. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 2, 2021, at 4:08 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Asking for a friend. They bought an old 126 SEL gasser, I think it's a > 560SEL, and have a slow ATF leak that needs to be diagnosed / repaired. > Older gent who cannot do his

Re: [MBZ] BOUGHT NEW SUV, GOT TO MAKE ROOM - 2003 ML350, 165k miles - $4, 995

-$3k and it might be sorta reasonable --FT On 3/2/21 6:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Seems to have an extra two or three grand in the price? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2003-mercedes-ml-350/7285287794.html Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] Transmission in limp mode - 1999 E320 4Matic - $1,300

Take $900 and spend $250 on the trans fix, deal with the windows easy enough then flip it for $2k --FT On 3/2/21 6:08 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Power windows some work properly - some don't but hey it's fixable

[MBZ] BOUGHT NEW SUV, GOT TO MAKE ROOM - 2003 ML350, 165k miles - $4, 995

Seems to have an extra two or three grand in the price? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2003-mercedes-ml-350/7285287794.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Transmission in limp mode - 1999 E320 4Matic - $1,300

Power windows some work properly - some don't but hey it's fixable https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/renfro-valley-1999-mercedes-e320-4matic/7285249684.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Anyone know of a good MB garage in Tucson AZ area?

Asking for a friend. They bought an old 126 SEL gasser, I think it's a 560SEL, and have a slow ATF leak that needs to be diagnosed / repaired. Older gent who cannot do his own work. Probably has a leaking hose to/from the ATF cooler in the radiator. - Max Charleston SC

[MBZ] OT who was looking for a small, cheap utility truck?

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Re: [MBZ] Tasty color, very nice condition -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 E 3.0 Sedan 4D, $2, 250

I have no need of one but it looks like it could be a good deal --FT On 3/2/21 5:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: If that's an original color I'd say go for it. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 5:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: This could actually be quite

Re: [MBZ] Tasty color, very nice condition -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 E 3.0 Sedan 4D, $2, 250

If that's an original color I'd say go for it. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 5:32 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This could actually be quite reasonable > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/133451178592869/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

Around here there are some ponds reportedly home to some 12ft gators.  I am reliably told that in the past some things were quietly dealt with by natural means. --FT On 3/2/21 3:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: And always remember the three “S” - Shoot, Shovel, Shut up. -D -- --FT

[MBZ] OT just need minor things like back head gasket needs to change 1998 Cadillac De Ville, $1, 500

Nothing significant! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1339403763084001/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] OT This one is better and cheaper 2008 Aston Martin DB9, $25, 500

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[MBZ] OT what could go wrong 2006 Aston Martin DB9 Coupe 2D, $37, 900

Clean title. Will not find a clean title DB9 this cheap any where in the country! Especially with 30k miles Priced to sell. No low ball offers. No trades. No joy rides. Don’t waste my time. Thanks. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/850780395778209/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search

[MBZ] The meth trail runs through Jawja -- 2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $8, 950

Well the cams have not croaked yet at 206kmi https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3854230777974519/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] OT I drove this car 15 miles before it stalled out -- 1990 Bentley Flying Spur V8 Sedan 4D, $5, 000

It actually looks pretty nice but would probably cost $15k to fix, unless you could just drop a 350 in and be done with it. Or maybe it did use some GM parts and would not be hard to fix, who knows https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/735660247322684/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search

[MBZ] Tasty color, very nice condition -- 1991 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 E 3.0 Sedan 4D, $2, 250

This could actually be quite reasonable https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/133451178592869/?ref=search_code=marketplace_search -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

And always remember the three “S” - Shoot, Shovel, Shut up. -D > On Mar 2, 2021, at 3:17 PM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > > What everyone responded above in the way of prepared and alert family > members. It takes time and effort to get everyone on board with the idea of > actually defending

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

Yeah a dog is part of the avoiding confrontation part. Let them move along to some house with a less ferocious, smaller pet. By the time they are in your house, your options are very limited. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 12:18 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > What everyone responded above in the way of

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

What everyone responded above in the way of prepared and alert family members. It takes time and effort to get everyone on board with the idea of actually defending themselves and other members. I would add to the above suggestions, the installation and use of well placed cameras [multiple] with

Re: [MBZ] ML, heal thyself

I learned about False Hope after my indy tech "cleared" the CEL in my 2014 GLK 250. It was wonderful for a few days - I thought the problem had been solved - but then the CEL again illuminated and my hopes were dashed. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 11:45 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Euro model - 1978 280S, 180k km - $5,200

Looks like a tight fit but doable. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 11:49 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Weird. They overlap the cassette tape opening. I would have guessed the > originals had cracked or something, and these were hardware-store > replacements. > > Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Euro model - 1978 280S, 180k km - $5,200

Weird. They overlap the cassette tape opening. I would have guessed the originals had cracked or something, and these were hardware-store replacements. Andrew Strasfogel writes: > Yep. That was the base option Becker AM FM cassette of the time. > > On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 11:31 PM Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] ML, heal thyself

As far as I know the CEL is not an instantaneous status indicator. It requires a certain persistence in a fault detection before it comes on. Likewise, once the fault itself is resolved, the CEL doesn't go dark (unless manually cleared) but stays on for some time (or some number of engine starts).

Re: [MBZ] Wife body kits

Remove springs? On 02/03/2021 8:35 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Take the air out of the tires... -Curt On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 7:14:32 AM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Cheapest easiest way to lower my ‘74 240d And do they make wife body kits for these

Re: [MBZ] Wife body kits

Don't want "wide" body kit for wife. On 02/03/2021 6:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Cheapest easiest way to lower my ‘74 240d And do they make wife body kits for these cars --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2001 Acura NSX -T

Uber driver? On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:43 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 113K miles?!? I’ve never seen an NSX that has been driven that much. Cray > cray. > > AZBob > > > > > > 2001 Acura NSX -T > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Opium Dreams -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz - $3,500 (GERMANTON)

Like trolling for a shark with a hunk of Beyond Meat. On Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/germanton-1999-mercedes-benz/7284884907.html > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes

Actually the only time it ran. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Tue, Mar 2, 2021, 9:26 AM Frederick Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ran when parked, really? > > -- Forwarded message - > From: > Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:24 AM > Subject: Mercedes > To: > >

Re: [MBZ] Euro model - 1978 280S, 180k km - $5,200

Yep. That was the base option Becker AM FM cassette of the time. On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 11:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm not a huge fan of blue but this is nice looking. Doesn't seem like > those are the original knobs on the radio? > > >

[MBZ] 2000 MERCEDES SLK KOMPRESSOR HARDTOP CONVERTIBLE High Bid 1, 730.00 USD

I wonder what kind of stupid money this thing will go for. Buyer's Premium is 13% https://southcarolina.hibid.com/lot/27494-266264-464351/2000-mercedes-slk-kompressor-hard/?utm_source=Iterable_medium=email_campaign=newsletter_content=tuesday_3%2F2%2F21 -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] 2006 E320 CDI, 114k miles - $9,600

Yes of course some sort of blue book price can serve as a starting point for negotiation. On Mon, Mar 1, 2021 at 8:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah seemed high but I didn't look it up. > > Not sure how most people approach an ad like that. Do you try to make

[MBZ] I found some pills in the street and took them -- Mercedes Benz ml350 4by4 - $6, 000

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[MBZ] Has 20" alloy wheels and tires -- 2001 Mercedes E320 - $3, 500 (Browns Summit)

$2000 in wheels and tires on a $1500 car https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/browns-summit-2001-mercedes-e320/7284782999.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Fwd: 2001 Acura NSX -T

113K miles?!? I’ve never seen an NSX that has been driven that much. Cray cray. AZBob > > 2001 Acura NSX -T > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/tempe-2001-acura-nsx/7284974021.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in

[MBZ] Opium Dreams -- 1999 Mercedes-Benz - $3,500 (GERMANTON)

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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes

I'd give $500 for that --FT On 3/2/21 9:26 AM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Ran when parked, really? -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:24 AM Subject: Mercedes To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] Wife body kits

Take the air out of the tires... -Curt On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 7:14:32 AM EST, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Cheapest easiest way to lower my ‘74 240d And do they make wife body kits for these cars --FT Sent from iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes

Maybe "running" means "It moved when towed up onto the rollback." -Curt On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 9:26:57 AM EST, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Ran when parked, really? -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:24 AM Subject: Mercedes To:

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

#4 birdshot in lead is 135 pellets per ounce. It's probably not deadly but a load of it would have a STRONG deterrent effect. Within 5-10 feet of the muzzle those pellets are all clumped together and will put serious hurt on whatever you hit. After about 30 feet the pellets aren't going to

[MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes

Ran when parked, really? -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Tue, Mar 2, 2021 at 9:24 AM Subject: Mercedes To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Common sense seems to be lacking at home

I’m not certain if any of this really happened because she hasn’t posted anything on the FB yet. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2021, at 11:07 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nothing except your kids is worth you or SWMBO getting seriously hurt or > killed over. I

[MBZ] ML, heal thyself

The ML500 was showing a CEL due to something in the fuel system, after the low fuel light came on. It was intermittent. I’m guessing it was the gas cap but maybe it was something else I don’t know. Anyway, the low fuel light went off but the CEL stayed on. I noticed a coupla days ago the CEL

[MBZ] Wife body kits

Cheapest easiest way to lower my ‘74 240d And do they make wife body kits for these cars --FT Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: