Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Life is short. I was getting marginal test results and carried some excess mass that the Medico would give me stink eye about, but no preaching, just shared my numbers so I could ignore or maybe take my own form of action. A few years ago I figured out that a vintage/older/classic chassis may

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Selling the old homestead this Spring. I am marveling at the obsolete tech hooked up to the outside wall. Landlines that no longer serve with attendant box. Cable TV multiple incursions that are no longer pertinent, Fiber from the pole that has not been active for three years, and the

Re: [MBZ] 1969 280SE - 59k miles, 4 speed manual - $9,250

2021-04-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
In this instance, I cast my opinion alongside Andrew. After 51 years of setting and not being massaged regularly with leather balm and other kinds of leather materials, the leather seat covers would be at the end of life. Coupled with the horse hair padding used as underlayment, which also

Re: [MBZ] 1969 280SE - 59k miles, 4 speed manual - $9,250

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is where having a leather interior can actually be a detriment. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 11:35 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driver's seat belies the mileage claim. Rolled over? > > >

[MBZ] 1969 280SE - 59k miles, 4 speed manual - $9,250

2021-04-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Driver's seat belies the mileage claim. Rolled over? https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/brice-1969-mercedes-280-se/7300343008.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
+100 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 1, 2021, at 7:53 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > He may not spell as well as you but he does own a beautiful green 450. > >> On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 7:41 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Can't spell Tucson either. >> >> Max

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 280 se

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Interesting --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 1, 2021, at 2:35 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Boy, this is random. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> >> 1978 Mercedes Benz 280 se >> >> https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1978-mercedes-benz-280-se/7294822693.html >>

Re: [MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Capitalism. It’s still operative, at least among the bottom feeders --FT Sent from iPhone > On Apr 1, 2021, at 8:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This car was listed by one seller for $400. A few days later a different > person had it for sale for I think $2k. Today a 3rd

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I'm guessing a 2006 Ion 2 is essentially the same as a 2007 Ion 2. I like the 2.2 Ecotec, and the 5sp isn't bad, but it's a good idea to run the fluid level a little higher than specified. The most grievous design specific thing that's happened to me is that when the exhaust perforated in

Re: [MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sell while the market is hot. Don't wait for a recession Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 8:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The way the market is going on cheap beater cars, my holdings is probably > up over a million dollars worth of

Re: [MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There's your collateral for a bank loan of at least $3 mill. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 8:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The way the market is going on cheap beater cars, my holdings is probably > up over a million dollars worth of inventory by now. > > Sent from

Re: [MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Maybe the latest flipper/seller has $4k in recent receipts? On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 8:23 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This car was listed by one seller for $400. A few days later a different > person had it for sale for I think $2k. Today a 3rd seller is $4k

Re: [MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The way the market is going on cheap beater cars, my holdings is probably up over a million dollars worth of inventory by now. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2021, at 7:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > This car was listed by one seller for $400. A few days later a different > person had

[MBZ] See this is what I’m talking about

2021-04-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This car was listed by one seller for $400. A few days later a different person had it for sale for I think $2k. Today a 3rd seller is $4k firm. What the f? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5921728457867869/ Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 280 se

2021-04-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
I like that, manual transmission, weird color, small euro bumpers... Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 1, 2021 2:35:23 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes : > Boy, this is random. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> >> 1978 Mercedes Benz 280 se >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Is the patina still good? On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 7:43 PM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > I was just given a 2001 Saturn SC1, that had been setting for "an unknown > length of time" I put in a fresh battery, pumped the gas tank empty.. > fresh fuel... De-loused the interior [it had been a "handy

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He may not spell as well as you but he does own a beautiful green 450. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 7:41 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Can't spell Tucson either. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 1, 2021 2:34:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >: > > > Only 1 photo and asking that kind of

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I was just given a 2001 Saturn SC1, that had been setting for "an unknown length of time" I put in a fresh battery, pumped the gas tank empty.. fresh fuel... De-loused the interior [it had been a "handy place to put stuff you would never use apparently].. Put air in the tires [all were flat

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL

2021-04-01 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Can't spell Tucson either. Max Dillon Charleston SC Apr 1, 2021 2:34:53 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes : > Only 1 photo and asking that kind of money? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 1, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Mmm, green. >> >> AZBob >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Mitch likes his. It's tax season, he might take a bit to respond. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: April 1, 2021 2:43 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@indiana.edu Subject: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience? Anyone have any ownership experience with

[MBZ] Fwd: OT Dumb@$$ Empire

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Sent from iPhone Begin forwarded message: > From: Buggered Benzmail > Date: April 1, 2021 at 6:53:01 PM EDT > To: Mercedes List > Subject: OT Dumb@$$ Empire > > Seen this afternoon > > > > --FT > Sent from iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Triglycerides are free fats. Trans fat (hydrogenated fats) and fructose both tend to raise LDL cholesterol plus triglycerides and high carbs tend to raise triglycerides I think, along with high fat intake. For diet recommendations, they are pretty simple. More fruits and veggies, plenty of

Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> What is youse guys experience? I have had high triglycerides. Still do if I eat too much garbage. Triglycerides are affected by carbohydrates, particularly fast carbs. The liver stores a bit of glycogen. When excess carbs (glycogen) are detected, your liver converts the excess into

Re: [MBZ] One for MMM

2021-04-01 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
BTDT... https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/under-the-hood-the-marmeltech-trainpod-mark-iii -MMM- On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 12:23 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Here’s one for you, MMM: > > >

Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
AND ALWAYS CHANGE FUSES ONLY DRIVE MERCEDES On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 5:45 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > IMHO, always try diet before medicines. That having been said, never eat > white bread, only 100% whole grain (hard to find in the store). > > On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
IMHO, always try diet before medicines. That having been said, never eat white bread, only 100% whole grain (hard to find in the store). On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or maybe take statins? My primary said dietary changes don't

Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I don’t know about triglycerides White bread is not particularly good for you. Go with whole wheat or multi-grain which tastes better anyway. White bread is just blah. Costco sell this 21 grain bread that is really good. I’ve seen it in grocery stores too, Dave’s is the brand I think. Any

Re: [MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Or maybe take statins? My primary said dietary changes don't do all that much to move the needle. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 5:06 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > I had a recent comprehensive non-fastin blood test done recently. > Some of my results are: > > Total Cholesterol 180 > HDL

[MBZ] Blood Tests

2021-04-01 Thread Craig via Mercedes
I had a recent comprehensive non-fastin blood test done recently. Some of my results are: Total Cholesterol 180 HDL Cholesterol54 LDL Cholesterol95 Triglycerides 224 The Physician's Assistant who I saw said my triglycerides were high and was raised by

Re: [MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Grab it fast! An Ion 2 with 75k miles (IIRC it was gold with blue pinstriping) just sold on the Saturn Bids and Asks auction site *today* for $45k. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 3:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Anyone have any ownership experience with Saturn cars?

[MBZ] OT: Saturn experience?

2021-04-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Anyone have any ownership experience with Saturn cars? There is a low-mileage 2006 "Ion 2" sedan for sale here, with a 5-speed. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 280 se

2021-04-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Boy, this is random. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > > 1978 Mercedes Benz 280 se > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1978-mercedes-benz-280-se/7294822693.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL

2021-04-01 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Only 1 photo and asking that kind of money? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 1, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mmm, green. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > >> >> 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL >> >>

[MBZ] Fwd: 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL

2021-04-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Mmm, green. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > > 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL > > https://tucson.craigslist.org/cto/d/tucson-1979-mercedes-450-sel/7299207005.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

[MBZ] Crack Nubs: Fwd: 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Rare

2021-04-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Just starting crack use. AZBob > > 1978 Mercedes Benz 240d Diesel Manual Very Rare > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/mesa-1978-mercedes-benz-240d-diesel/7298503790.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-friend > messages in the future.

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
All numbers I don't recognize are answered like this: "Hello, Special Agent Jameu`, FBI Telephone Fraud Division Task Force. .. Always followed by a very quiet silence and a very soft .. "click" as they hang up. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 10:23 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes <

[MBZ] One for MMM

2021-04-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Here’s one for you, MMM: https://gizmodo.com/a-tiny-video-camera-lets-this-train-enthusiast-ride-alo-1846595436 -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Same here - I now don't answer a number I don't recognize. We lost caller-ID when we went to the minimum-cost plan. Lost the voice-mail system too, but the old 900MHz phone had a message-taker function in it that we turned back on. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] W210/E320 Steering Angle Sensor - SOLVED!

2021-04-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Take it back up there.  Southern car!  No rust!  Million mile engine!  AC BLOWS ICE COLD! --FT On 3/31/21 9:26 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Exactly. Bummer that I couldn’t dump it in Indiana while it was up there. Would have saved me the hassle of hauling it back down here…. -D On

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Same here - I now don't answer a number I don't recognize. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 11:12 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We dropped our landline and now they have found the cell phone and text. > Dwight E. Giles Jr. > Wickford RI > > > On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 11:55

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
We dropped our landline and now they have found the cell phone and text. Dwight E. Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > parcel was tendered to us by Officials of the United Nation`s for onward > delivery to you. > >

Re: [MBZ] How many or which car is he selling? -- Mercedes-Benz - $9, 250 (Weldon)

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has all the bells, whistles, and lemons On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 10:29 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks like a gray one and a black one unless the camera is really bad or > the screen shots of multiple cell phone pics are bad (which they > are...). I guess

Re: [MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> parcel was tendered to us by Officials of the United Nation`s for onward > delivery to you. The UN's _what_? If they can't be bothered to finish their sentence, I can't be bothered to reply. And who's that "Officials" guy supposed to be? Or is it part of a Zippy-esque thing? "I like to

Re: [MBZ] W210/E320 Steering Angle Sensor - SOLVED!

2021-04-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Only temporarily! RB On 31/03/2021 6:51 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: So the nanny outsmarted you --FT Sent from iPhone On Mar 31, 2021, at 7:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Sixto wins the case of beer. In 99/2000 W210, the steering angle sensor is powered through

Re: [MBZ] 1986 560SL - 78k miles, Green - $8,900

2021-04-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I used to call that nickel green although it's halfway to blue. On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 9:27 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’s a helluva good price for a low mile 560 and from limited pics car > looks decent > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Mar 31,

[MBZ] OT the United Nation's has my parcel, can someone pick it up for me plz

2021-04-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
We wish to inform you about your parcel with Registration #: 0747R-3UVV-XQF the parcel was tendered to us by Officials of the United Nation`s for onward delivery to you. Reply via: (up...@mail.ee) for details -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

[MBZ] How many or which car is he selling? -- Mercedes-Benz - $9, 250 (Weldon)

2021-04-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like a gray one and a black one unless the camera is really bad or the screen shots of multiple cell phone pics are bad (which they are...).  I guess this is a way to maximize your CL value https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/weldon-mercedes-benz/7299545247.html -- --FT

[MBZ] Major mental degradation -- The car gets stuck in gear and gear shaft is lifting -- 2005 Benz - $3, 000 (Charlotte)

2021-04-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2005-benz/7299801187.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day -- Auto for sale - $3, 500 (Eutawville sc) auto in good condition

2021-04-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/eutawville-auto-for-sale/7299806366.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1986 560SL - 78k miles, Green - $8,900

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s a helluva good price for a low mile 560 and from limited pics car looks decent --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 11:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://springfieldil.craigslist.org/cto/d/springfield-mercedes-benz/7299957769.html > > Allan > >

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E320 - 140k miles, repaired, needs paint - $2,500

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s not a bad price for that car even if it needs some paint. The 320 is a good engine with 22mpg or so, probably has a 722.6. 211 is a nice platform. Negotiate it down a bit, get some rattle cans and have a solid driver --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 11:33 PM, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] 2004 S500 4Matic - 158k miles - $5,750

2021-04-01 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s nice. Kinda high. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 11:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/paris-2004-mercedes-benz-s500-4matic/7299682379.html > > Allan > > ___ >