[MBZ] 2004 ML350 - 171k miles - $2,500

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Other than the rear bumper looks halfway decent. https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/calumet-city-2004-mercedes-benz-ml350/7407977172.html This would have the 3.7l M112? So no balance shaft concerns despite the "350" designation? Allan ___

[MBZ] 1987 300TD - 146k miles - $8,800

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice, wish it had more close up pics of the typical rust areas. Weird that it's near Columbus OH but the Craigslist URL is for Los Angeles. https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/grove-city-mercedes-300td-wagon-turbo/7407989709.html Allan ___

Re: [MBZ] Ok I really found the next project for OK Don

2021-11-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Here is a video of engines start and taxi of a flyable BAC 111, with Rolls-Royce SPEY engines. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-CNrtQpXWs Putting the aircraft back in flyable status would be Huge$$$ undertaking. If log books could be found for that airframe, and for the engines, landing gear,

Re: [MBZ] Ok I really found the next project for OK Don

2021-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I flew a VAC 111 to IAD from Heathrow back in the late 60s. The landing was unbelievably smooth and the cabin very quiet. On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 8:34 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > NO TITTLE FLEW WHEN PARKED NO LOBALLERS HMU WHEN YOU READY TO FLY > > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] was sprayed in bed liner and i scraped it all off 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190d, $1, 500

2021-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Someone took the trouble to wrap the steering wheel very carefully... On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 10:58 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Has patina for sure, would be a great rat rod candidate, price not > crazy, some shrewd negotiations... > > Car was running 2 years

Re: [MBZ] Ace dropped the price, getting into an interesting region to lowball

2021-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Potential money pit. Run away. On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 8:06 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Realtor spec but doesn’t look too bad. He’s lowballing it himself. Figure > maybe $1000-1200 to sort it out per his description of the problems but > could be a bit

Re: [MBZ] Everything works but the brakes - 1983 240D - 211k miles - $2, 500

2021-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Brakes are cheap and it has power windows. Buy it. On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 7:55 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Car looks pretty nice. $1500 maybe then $500 on new brake stuff and have a > $2500 car. > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Nov 13, 2021, at 11:37

Re: [MBZ] Dan needs this package -- 2-Mercedes Benz his and hers for 12k - $12, 000 (Tampa)

2021-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Looks like someone took a machete to gash the SL driver's seat. Divorce revenge? On Sat, Nov 13, 2021 at 4:11 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > In his hood > > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/mango-mercedes-benz-his-and-hers-for-12k/7407512525.html > > --

Re: [MBZ] Ok I really found the next project for OK Don

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
NO TITTLE FLEW WHEN PARKED NO LOBALLERS HMU WHEN YOU READY TO FLY --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2021, at 7:58 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686845188953034/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Ok I really found the next project for OK Don

2021-11-14 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
I wonder what it would cost to get it back in the air - $2 million? It belongs to the AMERICAN FLIGHT MUSEUM - it was there for a reason ... On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 6:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/686845188953034/ >

[MBZ] Ok I really found the next project for OK Don

2021-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] This guy can’t seriously think this car is worth anywhere near what he is asking

2021-11-14 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
With only a quick glance at the pictures, I can "feel the love" this car has been given In the old days, it would have been said it has been treated like "a red headed step child"... On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 4:37 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interior

Re: [MBZ] This guy can’t seriously think this car is worth anywhere near what he is asking

2021-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Interior trashed, hole in oil pan, wtf? Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2021, at 5:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > "glow plugs replaced and wired to a manual switch". > > That gives me confidence this was a well maintained example. > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] This guy can’t seriously think this car is worth anywhere near what he is asking

2021-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
"glow plugs replaced and wired to a manual switch". That gives me confidence this was a well maintained example. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2021 5:51 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List ;

Re: [MBZ] 250kmi but not bad looking 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 500

2021-11-14 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
And these are usually optoned out nicely, too. Be a good "drive until it cacks" car. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, November 14, 2021 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] 250kmi but

[MBZ] This guy can’t seriously think this car is worth anywhere near what he is asking

2021-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1981 380SL - 93k miles - $2,000

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
My kinda guy! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2021, at 1:26 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Look at the place. It's a collection of random stuff. A couple of tractors, > an excavator, an old school bus, some street lights, and a couple of sheds > full of crap. Surprised there

Re: [MBZ] I thought ED was something else...

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That gives me ED just thinking about it --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2021, at 1:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > ... though possibly driving this car could induce it. > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/hoffman-estates-smart-ed/7407885089.html > > Interior looks

[MBZ] Detailing with steam

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Finished doing the front carpets in the 95E320. Pass side came out looking really good. Driver side a lot better but after 265kmi carpet has some patina. But got out a coupla stains so that’s good. The cloth door surrounds are much cleaner now too. I had pressure washed the mats before,

Re: [MBZ] 2008 CLS550 - 30k miles - $25,000

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks nice, I guess you would be paying for the low miles --FT Sent from iFōn > On Nov 14, 2021, at 1:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Gray/black stealh spec. Looks like the brakes are worn down to the backing > plates. Surprised the nannies didn't notice that. > >

Re: [MBZ] I thought ED was something else...

2021-11-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This is the PC Junior of electric vehicles. Buy and Hold for 25 years. On Sun, Nov 14, 2021, 1:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ... though possibly driving this car could induce it. > > >

[MBZ] Turn your bitcoin into a hard asset before the crash

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Cryptocurrency OK. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/springboro-2017-luxury-mercedes-sprinter/7407513202.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] I thought ED was something else...

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
... though possibly driving this car could induce it. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/hoffman-estates-smart-ed/7407885089.html Interior looks like the Mini Cooper I test drove last month. Cheap, plastic, flimsy. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] 2008 CLS550 - 30k miles - $25,000

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Gray/black stealh spec. Looks like the brakes are worn down to the backing plates. Surprised the nannies didn't notice that. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/willowbrook-mercedes-benz-2008-cls-mi/7407866100.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 1981 380SL - 93k miles - $2,000

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Look at the place. It's a collection of random stuff. A couple of tractors, an excavator, an old school bus, some street lights, and a couple of sheds full of crap. Surprised there wasn't a still bubbling in the background somewhere. On Sun, Nov 14, 2021, at 8:10 AM, Buggered Benzmail via

Re: [MBZ] can only be registered in ky ... truck needs nothin- 2010 GL450 - $9, 300

2021-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s probably just an ignorant seller. I don’t see any reason a salvage or rebuilt title can’t be titled in a different state Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2021, at 12:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > We definitely have rebuilt titles in Indiana. There is a dealer here that

Re: [MBZ] can only be registered in ky ... truck needs nothin- 2010 GL450 - $9, 300

2021-11-14 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
We definitely have rebuilt titles in Indiana. There is a dealer here that specializes in them (mostly cars that have been totaled due to hail damage). I don't get it either, unless it's some variant of title brand that Indiana doesn't accept. But then how did they get Indiana plates for the

Re: [MBZ] NOO TITLE LOWEST ILL GO IS 875 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $1, 000

2021-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So thru ran over a curb or something Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2021, at 10:30 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just needs fan blade and radiator > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/886980672190289 > > -- > --FT > > ___ >

[MBZ] NOO TITLE LOWEST ILL GO IS 875 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, $1, 000

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Just needs fan blade and radiator https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/886980672190289 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ( mechanic special) needs engine 2005 Mercedes Benz 350, $2, 000

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
get the VIN and see what it is.  A replacement good engine supposedly is about $1500.  I did some study on what would be involved in turning one of these into a 500 since I have this one sitting and it looked like way too much trouble with all the nannies --FT On 11/14/21 11:07 AM, Kaleb

[MBZ] Fairly beat 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 000

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
looks like it's been sitting awhile https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/430372768453830 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Had homie 7 years now thinking about new Benz -- You have to have S Class Rims only 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, $2, 800

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/314972067109803 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] ( mechanic special) needs engine 2005 Mercedes Benz 350, $2, 000

2021-11-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is not a 2005. A 2005 would be a 320 with the reliable m112 Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another nice car with munched 350 like the one I looked at a coupla weeks ago > >

[MBZ] ( mechanic special) needs engine 2005 Mercedes Benz 350, $2, 000

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Another nice car with munched 350 like the one I looked at a coupla weeks ago https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/412988873772639 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] was sprayed in bed liner and i scraped it all off 1959 Mercedes-Benz 190d, $1, 500

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Has patina for sure, would be a great rat rod candidate, price not crazy, some shrewd negotiations... Car was running 2 years ago rebuilt carb https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/297552378902469 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] Ad of few words 2006 Mercedes Benz 500 CLS - $10, 500 (Tampa)

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-2006-mercedes-benz-500-cls/7407502090.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 250kmi but not bad looking 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $2, 500

2021-11-14 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
ML500 is a tow monster, this one could provide some good service https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/455136486031546 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] 1981 380SL - 93k miles - $2,000

2021-11-14 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Not all that different than that 380SL I bought some years ago. Most fun I ever had, driving a _cheap_ convertible. This must be some sort of gray market edition, as it's really a 280SL. Has manual 2-zone HVAC, which has got to be worth sumpin. Are those Euro bumpers? Battery up front. Two

Re: [MBZ] can only be registered in ky ... truck needs nothin- 2010 GL450 - $9, 300

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Kentucky-AG-wars-of-issues-with-rebuilt-cars-445162503.html So basically it’s a rebuilt title based on some sort of damage, could be a flood car or wreck or something else. If it checks out could be a good deal but not for the ask. Could get a history on it,

Re: [MBZ] can only be registered in ky ... truck needs nothin- 2010 GL450 - $9, 300

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That makes no sense but maybe there’s something to it. If that’s the case then the value drops tremendously. I don’t think there would be any issue here but who knows what that means. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 13, 2021, at 11:31 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Weird

Re: [MBZ] 1981 380SL - 93k miles - $2,000

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Why is there a grinder on a stand sitting next to the car? —FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 13, 2021, at 11:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Extra zero in price. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/mc-ewen-s2-mercedes-benz-hardtop/7407580344.html > > Allan >

[MBZ] Ace dropped the price, getting into an interesting region to lowball

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Realtor spec but doesn’t look too bad. He’s lowballing it himself. Figure maybe $1000-1200 to sort it out per his description of the problems but could be a bit more. I would go $3500 after scanning it to figure out the issues. I corresponded with him a coupla weeks ago, was not clear if the

Re: [MBZ] Everything works but the brakes - 1983 240D - 211k miles - $2, 500

2021-11-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Car looks pretty nice. $1500 maybe then $500 on new brake stuff and have a $2500 car. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Nov 13, 2021, at 11:37 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > In a 240D, do you really need brakes? > >