Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
The same sort of issues I had when I did a jetted tub install in a 90 year old house. It had the original tub on the main floor which was good for small kids, but cramped for me. I thought a jetted tub to make two bathrooms in the house would have seen more usage. Turned out the shower got

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how much of a turd this is?

2021-11-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Those white wheels used to command large sums on the Bay of Fleas back in the day. Even a cracked one would fetch me a few hundred bux. The hunt for a near perfect steering wheel for Gump saw many PnP collecting days. That vintage vehicle is not in yards, must be getting scarce enough to

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
IMHO, regular sized shower/tub is OK in one bathroom, showers in any others. For soaking/sozzling, an outdoor hot tub. Preferably under the stars. If it's raining, use a hat if it bothers you. The lighted vanity was something my ex-girlfriend used. It was always at least 1-2 hours at a

Re: [MBZ] LED work light

2021-11-12 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Best $15 I've spent on a light. Now they're cheaper. https://www.walmart.com/ip/766050248 Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: November 12, 2021 9:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: Re: [MBZ] LED work light I have had one of

Re: [MBZ] LED work light

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have had one of these for a few years now, currently on sale. I like it quite a lot, it has magnets so you can stick it to any part of the body or frame as needed. Though I guess by lumen rating it's not among the brightest you can get these days.

Re: [MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have one of the large tubs in the master bath. A Jacuzzi, with water jets. When the kids were small they had immense fun dumping shampoo into the water and turning on the jets, causing a massive amount of foam. Now, it gets used maybe once a year. Another drawback to a large tub is you need

[MBZ] OT - Master bathtub

2021-11-12 Thread Clay via Mercedes
I am taking a very slow train to learning residential architecture the autodidact way. This is part of the plan to be able to design/build our retirement abode. I have been looking over/researching home plans, homes currently for sale nationwide, and other means of idea gathering. What

Re: [MBZ] LED work light

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah these were available for awhile then gone now back again. I recall those other lights, I have one similar I bought a few years ago and use it too. It has held up well. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2021, at 9:32 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > I bought a pair of smaller

Re: [MBZ] LED work light

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I bought a pair of smaller lights for $30.00 at Costco. Lasts 24 hrs. when charged, extremely bright with three intensity settings. Can be propped up or hung from a built in hook. I can't find them there now - might have been a one and done deal. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 7:27 PM Buggered

[MBZ] LED work light

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Costco have this light on sale for $30. I have one and it is great, I bought one a few months ago. Has two small lights that detach and can be used on their own or attached to the big light. Batteries last a long time, very bright. I used it this evening to change radiator hoses on the 95E320.

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Ah. Yeah. I remember that now. Not a bad system. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2021, at 3:18 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > You can't snipe as effectively there because the end time extends by a > couple of minutes with each bid at the end of the auction. > > Allan > >> On

Re: [MBZ] only 32k actual miles. Mercedes-Benz E-320 Wagon - $8, 500 (Legends)

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Only driven to church on Sunday, no wear and tear --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2021, at 3:31 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Nice car, but I’m confused by the fact that they have all sorts of pictures > of the storage area and back seat but none of the driver’s compartment.

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300SD - $1,500

2021-11-12 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 12/11/2021 2:10 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "fair condition runs but needs work" We're left to speculate about what is fair and what needs work. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-81-mercedes-300sd/7406961730.html Allan ___ It

Re: [MBZ] only 32k actual miles. Mercedes-Benz E-320 Wagon - $8, 500 (Legends)

2021-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Nice car, but I’m confused by the fact that they have all sorts of pictures of the storage area and back seat but none of the driver’s compartment. ??? -D > On Nov 12, 2021, at 3:24 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > *Basically brand new > * > > *2004 Mercedes-Benz E-320* > >

Re: [MBZ] 2007 ML320 CDI 4MATIC - 126k miles - $7,000

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post was deleted. Sad :(( On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 3:21 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks pretty clean. Maybe a tear in drivers seat? > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/arlington-heights-2007-mercedes-benz/7407027214.html > > Allan >

Re: [MBZ] only 32k actual miles. Mercedes-Benz E-320 Wagon - $8, 500 (Legends)

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has a cargo divider. Ask seller if he/she will throw in a great Dane to add some panache. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 3:25 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *Basically brand new > * > > *2004 Mercedes-Benz E-320* > > * >

Re: [MBZ] 1981 300SD - $1,500

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Now's your chance to submit a loball offer. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 3:11 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > "fair condition runs but needs work" > > We're left to speculate about what is fair and what needs work. > > >

[MBZ] only 32k actual miles. Mercedes-Benz E-320 Wagon - $8, 500 (Legends)

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
*Basically brand new * *2004 Mercedes-Benz E-320* *https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/clermont-mercedes-benz-320-wagon/7407077996.html * -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 2007 ML320 CDI 4MATIC - 126k miles - $7,000

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks pretty clean. Maybe a tear in drivers seat? https://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/cto/d/arlington-heights-2007-mercedes-benz/7407027214.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
You can't snipe as effectively there because the end time extends by a couple of minutes with each bid at the end of the auction. Allan On Fri, Nov 12, 2021, at 3:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Watch it at the end and snipe it up! > > I'm intrigued by this, likely a mind-altering

[MBZ] 1982 300SD - 122k miles - $2,500

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Has some rust, interior doesn't look all that bad IMO, the wood is shot and a crack on the dash but it's not as bad as I imagined "needs TLC" to imply. Also looks like the wipers don't park properly. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/des-plaines-1982-mercedes-300-sd-turbo/7406994678.html

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Watch it at the end and snipe it up! I'm intrigued by this, likely a mind-altering experience to drive it  https://thembmarket.com/2008-mercedes-benz-s65-amg --FT On 11/12/21 1:55 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I still want the 560SEL they have for auction. With 5 days left it’s

[MBZ] 1981 300SD - $1,500

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"fair condition runs but needs work" We're left to speculate about what is fair and what needs work. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-81-mercedes-300sd/7406961730.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
A more targeted audience, albeit significantly smaller. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So what is the motivation for a seller to list on MB Market vs. BaT? Lower > fees? > > Allan > > On Fri, Nov 12, 2021, at 1:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] OT should I ?

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The thing was even more turdish than it looked in the pic. I didn’t see a FS sign --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2021, at 12:56 PM, Buggered Benzmail > wrote: > > I don’t even know if it’s for sale. A friend just sent it to me, she saw it > recently. I’m close by now and will do a

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
So what is the motivation for a seller to list on MB Market vs. BaT? Lower fees? Allan On Fri, Nov 12, 2021, at 1:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Not necessarily. MB Market bidders skew toward the tightwad end of the > spectrum and are averse to paying "full price". Sort of like

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I still want the 560SEL they have for auction. With 5 days left it’s only at $6,000. I am so, so tempted…. -D > On Nov 12, 2021, at 1:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not necessarily. MB Market bidders skew toward the tightwad end of the > spectrum and are averse to paying

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Not necessarily. MB Market bidders skew toward the tightwad end of the spectrum and are averse to paying "full price". Sort of like some of us maybe On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 12:08 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That’ll go for big money > > --FT > Sent

Re: [MBZ] OT should I ?

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I don’t even know if it’s for sale. A friend just sent it to me, she saw it recently. I’m close by now and will do a drive-by shortly and check it out --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2021, at 12:27 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Price? > > -D > > On Nov 12, 2021, at 12:13

Re: [MBZ] OT should I ?

2021-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Price? -D On Nov 12, 2021, at 12:13 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I reached out to the guy and he’s up north somewhere until Monday. I leave tomorrow for Houston for my next round of doctors visits and I get back on Tuesday. I’ll probably go look at it Tuesday with cash in my pocket. If it checks out it would be breathalyzer boys ride. If he proves not to be

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’ll go for big money --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 12, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pine green 560 SE C on MB Market > https://thembmarket.com/1990-mercedes-benz-560-sec-2 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Nice looking car. Allan On Fri, Nov 12, 2021, at 11:16 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Pine green 560 SE C on MB Market > https://thembmarket.com/1990-mercedes-benz-560-sec-2 > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Looks like a well cared for 31 year old survivor car. It qualifies for Hagerty Classic insurance, and a solid copper license plate in Arizona. Right color / interior combination ... quite attractive. No bids shown at this time.. $500 should work.. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 9:17 AM Andrew Strasfogel

[MBZ] Kaleb alert

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pine green 560 SE C on MB Market https://thembmarket.com/1990-mercedes-benz-560-sec-2 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 S550 ACTUAL PRICES!!NO GIMMIKS!!!!!!! - $17, 995

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
LOBALLING: PROBLEM! On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 11:02 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I looked at their website, looks like it is your neckadawoods and they > have some nice cars, does not appear to be a sleezee UCD. I wonder if > those cars are Scientological

[MBZ] shout out to this kid

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I got my stuff reprogrammed (I hope) by him, looks like he can now do keys too https://www.facebook.com/MercedesSwapShop https://themercedesswapshop.com -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 S550 ACTUAL PRICES!!NO GIMMIKS!!!!!!! - $17, 995

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I looked at their website, looks like it is your neckadawoods and they have some nice cars, does not appear to be a sleezee UCD.  I wonder if those cars are Scientological hand-me-downs and if they have xenus in the electronics making the cars unclear --FT On 11/12/21 10:44 AM, dan

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yeah that would probably be a decent ride Speakinawhich, the BAS/ABS light that came on during my trip a coupla weeks ago went out on the 05ML500, maybe the brake light switch or connection is wonky, in any case it heals itself.  It came on when I hit some rough pavement towing the trailer so

Re: [MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 S550 ACTUAL PRICES!!NO GIMMIKS!!!!!!! - $17, 995

2021-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, that guy is a hoot. -D > On Nov 12, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I def don't want no GIMMIKS > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/d/tampa-2008-mercedes-benz-s550-s550/7406923848.html > > -- > --FT > > ___

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
AZ Bob has had some experience with these - he scoped out my ML350 along with some other candidates, so he has some idea what he’s looking at. This one looks nice and like many of it’s time is pretty basic. As long as there are no warning lights for BAS or ABS they’re pretty solid cars, a lot

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And made in the USA! On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 10:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Been sitting there a month? In any case it looks decent, a hitch/lights > pkg is easy to install if you want one, these are pretty basic aside > from the nannies. Be aware they

[MBZ] 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 S550 ACTUAL PRICES!!NO GIMMIKS!!!!!!! - $17, 995

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I def don't want no GIMMIKS https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/ctd/d/tampa-2008-mercedes-benz-s550-s550/7406923848.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Been sitting there a month?  In any case it looks decent, a hitch/lights pkg is easy to install if you want one, these are pretty basic aside from the nannies.  Be aware they are kinda truckie, a bit noisy and stiff ride, not 210 or 211 sedan for sure. --FT On 11/12/21 10:24 AM, Bob Rentfro

[MBZ] Decent 98 Mercedes E320 low 165K miles - $2, 950 (Chapel Hill)

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Ask is not too outrageous, considering https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/chapel-hill-mercedes-e320-low-165k-miles/7406899045.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how much of a turd this is?

2021-11-12 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That's the same steering wheel that my '70 220D had - love that look. On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at 8:33 AM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > That’s kinda cool. Incorrect tail lights, yes? Odd color steering wheel. > > Late-model taillights, that's all. Wheel does look

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Perhaps I’ll scope it out today. The place that is offering it is reputable. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2021, at 8:13 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The last of the first gen model, but not a bad one. Pretty basic as far as > options, but that’s not a bad thing.

Re: [MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The last of the first gen model, but not a bad one. Pretty basic as far as options, but that’s not a bad thing. Bun warmers! Nice that they’ve done engine mounts, as that’s a pig of a job they all need by this time. If it checks out I would offer $3500 and see what they say. -D > On Nov 12,

[MBZ] 01ML320

2021-11-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
This one appears nice. Is 2001 an okay year? What would a show up with cash in pocket price be you reckon? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > > Check out this item on OfferUp https://offerup.co/NeJH5eGV7kb ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 02 ML, Ohne Cats, Goes Not

2021-11-12 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I would offer $500 to haul it off, then see if you can jumper the starter relay if the key will turn and the lights will come on the dash.  If the lights don't come on then it might be the DAS ring (find one at the knacker) or the AAM (all activity module?) which enables start, those are a bit

Re: [MBZ] A good car ruined

2021-11-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Is that a Toymotor (toyota) engine? How could you even think of doing that? Like he said, the original motor went bad. At least it's not a Chevy 350! Better than average job on the dashboard instrumentation; better than what was done for that Mazcedes I bought. (Flat plate, with gauges

[MBZ] 02 ML, Ohne Cats, Goes Not

2021-11-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
you figure about 1200 bucks for cats, and I’m not sure what a key/immobilizer issue is. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > >  > Check out this item on OfferUp https://offerup.co/pbbHkEIT7kb > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A car for our NE friends

2021-11-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Butt ugly On Thu, Nov 11, 2021, 7:15 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Gawd them are ugly... > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Thu, Nov 11, 2021 at 6:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how much of a turd this is?

2021-11-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> That’s kinda cool. Incorrect tail lights, yes? Odd color steering wheel. Late-model taillights, that's all. Wheel does look wrong, I'd expect black. I'm guessing parked on dirt in the barn, the rust on the headliner tells me that. I'd hate to see the condition of the underside! -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] I now own a 116

2021-11-12 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
yes a nice car. I really like yours Jaime On Fri, Nov 12, 2021, 7:50 AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wonderful car, good luck! > > I think the minor cosmetic issues kept the price down, but this will be an > outstanding classic with a bit of sorting. I've had

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps somebody needs this

2021-11-12 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Now, where did I put those OCD meds??? Look in the medicine cabinet, under "CDO". (Alphabetized, don't you know...) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] I now own a 116

2021-11-12 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Well done. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 12, 2021, at 5:50 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wonderful car, good luck! > > I think the minor cosmetic issues kept the price down, but this will be an > outstanding classic with a bit of sorting. I've had one for a long

Re: [MBZ] I now own a 116

2021-11-12 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Wonderful car, good luck! I think the minor cosmetic issues kept the price down, but this will be an outstanding classic with a bit of sorting. I've had one for a long time now, 12 years? Still our family favorite, especially for long road trips. Good luck! Jaime On Fri, Nov 12, 2021 at