[MBZ] A good car ruined

2021-11-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Swiss cheese

2021-11-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 2007 ML320 CDI - 220k miles - $7,999

2021-11-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Tow package. https://kalamazoo.craigslist.org/cto/d/comstock-mercedes-ml320/7406007077.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 155k miles - $5,900

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I wonder why there are bits and pieces lying around on the floor... On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 5:12 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Being 48 years old and only having 155K - I'd guess it hasn't been driven > during rust season. Manual AC/Heat - go for it! > > On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 1:45 PM Andrew

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
That was like 2006 or 2007, I remember the discussion. I didn't have the wherewithal then. It'd be an interesting trip in my Jetta now. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 5:54 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I do not remember that, or maybe I do but hell

Re: [MBZ] Retirement Ride

2021-11-10 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Not sure about mobile coverage. It had been being promoted for usage by geologist for use out in the field back in 2019 at the mining conference that year. May have been spin, as there was yet to be coverage at the time. clay I have no pronouns please do not refer to me. > On Nov 9,

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I sort of recall the discussion as well. If my memory is reasonably accurate it was being planned for the following spring or summer. Long enough ahead that the issue faded I would guess. Would have been a long trip for those in the east / south east. Randy On 10/11/2021 4:50 PM, Bob Rentfro

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I do not remember that, or maybe I do but hell I don’t know. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2021, at 4:08 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > We were planning an all Diesel MB trip to the arctic circle IIRC in the > 1990's or early 2000's - we being the members of this forum. Never >

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I seem to recall that. How adventurous were we…. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2021, at 3:09 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > We were planning an all Diesel MB trip to the arctic circle IIRC in the > 1990's or early 2000's - we being the members of this forum. Never > happened,

Re: [MBZ] With a little bit of care and a new battery, this car can go - 2004 E500 salvage - $2, 500

2021-11-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Also collision damage on front left by headlight, needs new headlight and new fender or hammer and dolly work. Yes suspension does look low, thought maybe it was down due to not running for a while? Allan On Wed, Nov 10, 2021, at 5:15 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Looks like it might

Re: [MBZ] With a little bit of care and a new battery, this car can go - 2004 E500 salvage - $2, 500

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks like it might be slammed.  $500 max, bring a battery and scan it to see what the issues are. --FT On 11/10/21 2:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Go where? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/glendale-heights-04-mercedes-e500/7406131608.html Allan

[MBZ] Mudville =//= Joy today

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bought this $500 97E420 some time ago and determined it was not starting due to a bad ECU which was quite corroded.  I found another one on ebay and had to get it programmed.  I shipped the old one and the "new" one off to this kid in Kollyfawnya to clone the "new" one off the old one.  He

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 155k miles - $5,900

2021-11-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Being 48 years old and only having 155K - I'd guess it hasn't been driven during rust season. Manual AC/Heat - go for it! On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 1:45 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So where's the rust? > > On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:43 PM dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We were planning an all Diesel MB trip to the arctic circle IIRC in the 1990's or early 2000's - we being the members of this forum. Never happened, but it was discussed. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 6:08 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought the AlCan was

Re: [MBZ] 2005 SLK350 manny - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nothing new there. I perpetually need a time out. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:52 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On 10/11/2021 1:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Luscious cranberry color. Yum. > > > > > Does this relate to your comment about time

Re: [MBZ] 2005 SLK350 manny - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-11-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 10/11/2021 1:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Luscious cranberry color. Yum. Does this relate to your comment about time outs? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 155k miles - $5,900

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So where's the rust? On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:43 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Northwest of Chicago about a hour and a half. > > -D > > > On Nov 10, 2021, at 2:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This is very pretty

Re: [MBZ] make me an offer - she has to go. 1980 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class SLC 300 Roadster 2D, $1, 250

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pretty color but could use some more photos. These cost a fortune to restore On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 9:49 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Only one pic but pretty color. I know some like the SLC > > Has sat since Covid started. Definitely needs: Tune up Oil

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Especially since Kaleb is always posting about crack. On 10/11/2021 1:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Tough to be restrained when given an opportunity like that. -D On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I was tempted to comment on that one, but decided

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 155k miles - $5,900

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Northwest of Chicago about a hour and a half. -D > On Nov 10, 2021, at 2:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is very pretty color - rare for an SLC. Rockford, IL? Where is the > rust?? > > On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:32 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Someone(s) need(s) a timeout(s). On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:06 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Tough to be restrained when given an opportunity like that. > > -D > > > On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > >

Re: [MBZ] 2005 SLK350 manny - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Luscious cranberry color. Yum. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:39 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > These things are quite nightmarish as far as repair and maintenance, > especially for the suspension system. > > -D > > > On Nov 10, 2021, at 2:34 PM, Allan Streib via

Re: [MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 155k miles - $5,900

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is very pretty color - rare for an SLC. Rockford, IL? Where is the rust?? On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 2:32 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks pretty unmolested, even has the original radio. Missing a few side > molding pieces (looks like some may be inside

Re: [MBZ] 2005 SLK350 manny - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
These things are quite nightmarish as far as repair and maintenance, especially for the suspension system. -D > On Nov 10, 2021, at 2:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/bellefontaine-2005-mercedes-benz-slk/7405818260.html > > Allan >

[MBZ] With a little bit of care and a new battery, this car can go - 2004 E500 salvage - $2, 500

2021-11-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Go where? https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/glendale-heights-04-mercedes-e500/7406131608.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2005 SLK350 manny - 135k miles - $7,500

2021-11-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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[MBZ] 1973 450SLC - 155k miles - $5,900

2021-11-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty unmolested, even has the original radio. Missing a few side molding pieces (looks like some may be inside the car) but don't see any visible rust. https://rockford.craigslist.org/cto/d/rockford-1973-mercedes-450slc/7405791723.html Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: back to the crack pipe

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Misplaced comma?? On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 8:35 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Geez a lot of crack with that one. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 9, 2021, at 11:25 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Tough to be restrained when given an opportunity like that. -D > On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:46 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was tempted to comment on that one, but decided it might be best not to . . > . > > Randy > > > On 09/11/2021 10:27 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] The car was running 4 years ago when parked. 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 2D, $2, 999

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The black one has way fewer miles and looks in great condition for the price. Nowhere to go but up in value. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or this runner for a bit more, probably doesn't need much > >

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I had an '87 toyota truck when I was young, and would agree at least at that time the transmissions were good. Not really knowing much the first time I changed the fluid I just used Dexron III that I picked up at the local gas station and it never missed a beat. The truck was used many years

Re: [MBZ] I Gotta Say...

2021-11-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My observation is that MB Market auctions do not attract the sort of frenzied bidding seen on BAT. I guess the bidding audience of experienced Mercedes owners tends toward thriftiness On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 9:38 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You get that

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I'd probably put in whatever the Toyota dealer parts department sells for the truck. Toyota automatic transmissions are exceedingly robust. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 10, 2021 10:11 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: azbob...@gmail.com

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Good call, Grant. Even if you have to buy a new drain pain, it’s likely much cheaper than buying a couple quarts of ATF. I have a drain pain I keep spotlessly clean for such things. When I’m done using it I clean it out and store it inside a cabinet inverted so no dust or crud gets into it.

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
How about just capture the fluid that comes out is a clean container [very clean] and seal it up while you are doing the repair, then put it back in the trans? It was working before, why not put it back in, just do a clean job of saving it. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 10:03 AM dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
To be honest, it’s all hydraulic fluid. Unless the thing is getting thrashed or abused I can’t see it making a big difference if you mix stuff, as long as it has the correct rating. -D > On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:31 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Understand T-III. It just makes me

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I was tempted to comment on that one, but decided it might be best not to . . . Randy On 09/11/2021 10:27 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: oh I’m sure he crosses the border into Regina quite often. AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Understand T-III. It just makes me nervous not knowing if the PO has the correct stuff in here. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2021, at 9:28 AM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > I plan on using what they say. I just didn’t know if it made a difference > mixing synthetic with non-synthetic.

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I plan on using what they say. I just didn’t know if it made a difference mixing synthetic with non-synthetic. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 10, 2021, at 9:16 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Depending on the year and transmission you’ve got to have either “WS” or > “T-IV”

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Looks like a 3rd gen uses T-III but T-IV is backward compatible. I think Castrol Import ATF meets these standards but you would have to check. -D > On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:15 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Depending on the year and transmission you’ve got to have either “WS” or

Re: [MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Depending on the year and transmission you’ve got to have either “WS” or “T-IV” rated fluid. Neither are FLAPS sort of fluids to the best of my knowledge. There are aftermarket versions with these ratings but you have to determine what you’ve got first. -D > On Nov 10, 2021, at 11:10 AM, Bob

[MBZ] Transmission Fluid Q

2021-11-10 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Future SIL’s third gen 4runner is leaking transmission fluid out of the back of the transmission were an electrical connection is. The fix is like a $.65 O-ring. Of course to do it you have to drain the transmission fluid out. Of course my reaction is drain the fluid out drop the pan change the

Re: [MBZ] The car was running 4 years ago when parked. 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 2D, $2, 999

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Or this runner for a bit more, probably doesn't need much https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994342451147989 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL,$4,000 (380SL) --FT On 11/10/21 9:54 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Own it ! ... There will be no new ones, ever, and this looks like a

[MBZ] This doesn't look too bad 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL, $4, 000

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
price not outrageous for a half decent 107 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/994342451147989 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The car was running 4 years ago when parked. 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 2D, $2, 999

2021-11-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Own it ! ... There will be no new ones, ever, and this looks like a very decent survivor car.. Fuel system will be full of ethanol snot from setting for 4 years, so tank out, pump out, and replace to be expected... Ask price isn't far out of line for that value. On Wed, Nov 10, 2021 at 7:47 AM

[MBZ] lost key but switch is apart to crank and drive it 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320 Roadster 2D, $1, 200

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Enter the R129 experience for cheap!  Steering wheel lock bar included? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2909351972728364 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Pimp wheels or not? 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $3, 000

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Pics of both stock and pimp.  Check in with King Moonk for deets https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/606860094069838 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] make me an offer - she has to go. 1980 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class SLC 300 Roadster 2D, $1, 250

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Only one pic but pretty color.  I know some like the SLC Has sat since Covid started. Definitely needs: Tune up Oil change New tires New battery Anyone into foreign automobiles. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/617569799556608 -- --FT ___

[MBZ] The car was running 4 years ago when parked. 1983 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster 2D, $2, 999

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It actually doesn't look half bad in the pics I don’t know if it runs now I have not tried it the battery is dead.1983 380 SL https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/4471606352920041 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Ga Rebuilt title meaning all you have to do is get it registered 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 550 Sedan 4D, $7, 000

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That's it! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/626422215458869 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I Gotta Say...

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You get that thing on the highway and run it at 120mph all day long and step out feeling like you just sat in it.  hell yeah. Might have to do something about that radio though I recall this guy who was a consultant to the company I worked at, they were paying him a lot of money to tell them

[MBZ] I Gotta Say...

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
..this is a really nice car and has yet to get bid up: https://thembmarket.com/1986-mercedes-benz-560sel-w-61k-miles If I didn’t think it would get crazy near the end I would make a play for it. The only real negative is the pimpy chrome wheels. -D ___

[MBZ] INUTR __ Edition1 Mercedes S 500 - $43,500 (Punta Gorda)

2021-11-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Interesting color combo.  I'm not really sure what an "Edition 1" is, maybe some tarted-up spec? https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/chl/cto/d/punta-gorda-edition1-mercedes-500/7405794131.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: back to the crack pipe

2021-11-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Geez a lot of crack with that one. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 9, 2021, at 11:25 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-delorean-dmc-12-64/ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not particularly often Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 9, 2021, at 10:28 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > oh I’m sure he crosses the border into Regina quite often. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 9, 2021, at 8:38 PM, Clay via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Seven to ten

Re: [MBZ] With all this talk of retirement vehicles...

2021-11-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I thought the AlCan was completely paved now? When I used to do work in Fairbanks it was rare to see a car or truck without a cracked windshield, especially if you drove the haul road up to the Yukon (that ultimately went to Prudhoe Bay). -D > On Nov 9, 2021, at 10:13 PM, Clay via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: back to the crack pipe

2021-11-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like the upgrades cured its ills. 380ft-lb torks! Yippee!!! -FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 10, 2021, at 12:25 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1981-delorean-dmc-12-64/ > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com