Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Is your SL500 an R129? Here's one asking $10K https://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/cto/d/hickory-hills-mercedes-sl/7486023605.html On Fri, May 20, 2022, at 9:09 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Bring $4k down here and drive it home. Just don’t bring much luggage, > as the trunk is pretty

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

A 500SL for $4K and Mrs. Dan drove it? Tell me more! Donald H. Snook > On May 20, 2022, at 4:21 PM, dan penoff.com wrote: > > 1.) I’ll service a W211. Nothing really significantly different than the > W210 except some fancy electronificated things that are options. This car has > the low

[MBZ] 2019 C63 AMG - 16k miles - $55,000

N.b. flood car. Can't imagine paying that price. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/willowbrook-2019-mercedes-benz-c63-amg/7486101789.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deli

[MBZ] Fwd: 2000 Mercedes Benz S500

Not. -- Forwarded message - From: Frederick Moir Date: Fri, May 20, 2022 at 5:36 PM Subject: 2000 Mercedes Benz S500 To: Frederick Moir https://nwct.craigslist.org/pts/d/torrington-2000-mercedes-benz-s500/7485672528.html Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Poos?

You'll probably have much less hassle from the local busybodies with a 500g propane tank vs a 500g diesel/fuel oil tank. On Fri, May 20, 2022, at 9:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > That’s what I was wondering how much fuel could run for how long. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On M

[MBZ] Poos might miss out on his opportunity to retire his car with little headache to Okie Acres

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Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Yes.  He sold his ML63? On 5/20/2022 8:12 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: You still have the Hoovie GL? You should have bought his ML63 --FT Sent from iFōn On May 20, 2022, at 9:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Mine still needs the sunroof done. I also need to get SBC

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

On 2022-05-20 21:12, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: You still have the Hoovie GL? You should have bought his ML63 If Mrs Dan had bought his R8, that would have been a step up from the SL500. Well, maybe not Hoovie's R8, but a good R8... ___ http:/

Re: [MBZ] Poos?

That’s what I was wondering how much fuel could run for how long. --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 20, 2022, at 9:35 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That would make them about 4x as expensive or more. Diesels in that size are > pretty rare, especially in the consumer products. I do

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

I have experienced GBF several times in my 123 wagon. Otherwise known as master cylinder failure. On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 9:32 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You still have the Hoovie GL? You should have bought his ML63 > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On May

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

It would be a great summer car if you’re light on the throttle. I usually got in the high teens when I drove it, Mrs. Dan averaged maybe 15 mpg. The convertible top is like new, it’s only opened up twice a year when I wax the car and remove the hardtop. It’s a wicked, wicked fast car, that’s fo

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

That is exceedingly tempting for a summer car. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2022 8:11 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon! Bring $4k down here and drive it home. Just don’t bring much luggage, as the

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Keep thinking. I’ll see what the market is like down here before I’ll send it to Okie Acres. -D > On May 20, 2022, at 9:39 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was thinking $3k > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 20, 2022, at 8:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

I was thinking $3k Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 8:11 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Bring $4k down here and drive it home. Just don’t bring much luggage, as the > trunk is pretty small. > > -D > >> On May 20, 2022, at 9:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wro

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

You still have the Hoovie GL? You should have bought his ML63 --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 20, 2022, at 9:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Mine still needs the sunroof done. I also need to get SBC and sunroof done > on the poos car. Have a 3rd one that will need to be done al

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Not worth the hassle. I’ll buy a block of clay and it will last me several years. I would think that plumber’s putty would be too viscous. -D > On May 20, 2022, at 9:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I saw something about using plumbers putty for cheepcheep instead of clay >

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Bring $4k down here and drive it home. Just don’t bring much luggage, as the trunk is pretty small. -D > On May 20, 2022, at 9:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Or quick sale to Okie acres and no need for all that > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 20, 2022, at 8:02 PM, dan

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

I saw something about using plumbers putty for cheepcheep instead of clay bar. I have no idea if it works --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 20, 2022, at 9:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > SBC, gas tank, sunroof, all campaigns have been completed on it. > > Just finished washing,

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Mine still needs the sunroof done. I also need to get SBC and sunroof done on the poos car. Have a 3rd one that will need to be done also. In the meantime there are recalls for sudden brake failure on the gl, ml, and r320. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 8:05 PM, Dwight Giles via M

Re: [MBZ] Poos?

That would make them about 4x as expensive or more. Diesels in that size are pretty rare, especially in the consumer products. I don’t even think Genecrap offers a diesel that small. 500 or 1,000 gallon propane tank. It would run for weeks. My whole house 24kW Toyota powered Kohler will run for

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Or quick sale to Okie acres and no need for all that Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 8:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > SBC, gas tank, sunroof, all campaigns have been completed on it. > > Just finished washing, clay barring, changing oil and filter, > checking/cle

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

yes all 3 on mine. On Fri, May 20, 2022, 9:02 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > SBC, gas tank, sunroof, all campaigns have been completed on it. > > Just finished washing, clay barring, changing oil and filter, > checking/cleaning the air filters, and replacing the

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

SBC, gas tank, sunroof, all campaigns have been completed on it. Just finished washing, clay barring, changing oil and filter, checking/cleaning the air filters, and replacing the cabin air filter. It’s inside for the night. Tomorrow I’ll be doing some test compounding/polishing on it to see if

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

yes doesn't excite me but great car. On Fri, May 20, 2022, 6:52 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Our 05 that used to be Az bobs has been very reliable. It has around 220k > on it I believe. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 20, 2022, at 5:35 PM, Dwight Giles via

[MBZ] OT: is green paint more valuable in the used car market?

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Re: [MBZ] Poos?

Need to be diesel --FT Sent from iFōn > On May 20, 2022, at 6:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/500379558437496/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

And MB replaced the SBC brake thing after I got it. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 5:56 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > My friends at MB replaced the fuel tank twice before I sold it to Kaleb. > > AzBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 20, 2022, at 3:52 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

My friends at MB replaced the fuel tank twice before I sold it to Kaleb. AzBob Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 3:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Our 05 that used to be Az bobs has been very reliable. It has around 220k on > it I believe. > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Our 05 that used to be Az bobs has been very reliable. It has around 220k on it I believe. Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 5:35 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > our 2005 E320 has been a very reliable nice driving car. had an MB recall > on fuel tank. Now has 192k miles >

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

our 2005 E320 has been a very reliable nice driving car. had an MB recall on fuel tank. Now has 192k miles On Fri, May 20, 2022, 4:26 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Added a new car to the driveway yesterday. > > 2003 E320 (W211) in black, one owner, 114k on the c

[MBZ] Poos?

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Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

1.) I’ll service a W211. Nothing really significantly different than the W210 except some fancy electronificated things that are options. This car has the low end (no LED display) ACC and pretty much basic amenities, so there’s not a lot to break. That and it still has a 722.6 or 7 transmission,

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Who will service the car for the repairs/maintenance that Mr. Dan won't touch? On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good for you guys. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: May 20, 2022 3:26 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Good for you guys. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: May 20, 2022 3:26 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] Coming Soon! Added a new car to the driveway yesterday. 2003 E320 (W211) in black, one owner, 114k on the clock. Had a VMI

Re: [MBZ] Coming Soon!

Sounds nice! Local find? On Fri, May 20, 2022, at 2:47 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Added a new car to the driveway yesterday. > > 2003 E320 (W211) in black, one owner, 114k on the clock. Had a VMI that > was 12 pages long, all the recalls and campaigns done, stuff like > conductor

[MBZ] Coming Soon!

Added a new car to the driveway yesterday. 2003 E320 (W211) in black, one owner, 114k on the clock. Had a VMI that was 12 pages long, all the recalls and campaigns done, stuff like conductor plate, SBC, etc., etc. all taken care of. Dealer maintained since new up until late 2021. Not a stripper

Re: [MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

I had a (conventional lead/acid) battery pass the "load test" with flying colors at NAPA but was unable to start the car. Had it tested at Interstate and it immediately failed. If the battery won't start the car, that's really the ultimate test, isn't it? Assuming the starter itself is OK? I w

Re: [MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

When this AGM battery is charged as much as it will take, what does it do on a load tester? Based on the fact that it self discharges rather quickly, that indicates it has a cell or cells that are internally shorted. It "should" show less than rated capacity hooked to a load test. Since hooking it

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW X5 diesel - 135k miles - $16,900

My impression of BMW is "overengineered, gratuitous complexity" that is wonderful until it needs repair. Some would say the same about MB of course, but I think BMW does it to an even greater degree. On Fri, May 20, 2022, at 12:59 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Historically, not grea

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW X5 diesel - 135k miles - $16,900

Historically, not great. -D > On May 20, 2022, at 12:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the rep of BMW diesels? > >> On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 11:31 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Seems like a lot of money for a 10 year old car, bu

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW X5 diesel - 135k miles - $16,900

> What's the rep of BMW diesels? Not good, IIRC. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Needs rear airmaric bags 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 55 AMG Sedan 4D, $5, 850

Gone. On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 11:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > This might not be an unreasonable deal. 200kmi though, kinda high but > an E55... Might not actually be the bags > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/314734664169135 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT: BMW X5 diesel - 135k miles - $16,900

What's the rep of BMW diesels? On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 11:31 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems like a lot of money for a 10 year old car, but looks nice. > > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/wadsworth-bmw-x5-diesel-awd-like-new/7486041053.html > __

Re: [MBZ] Not unreasonable price -- 1995 Mercedes 500SL for sale - $3, 000 (Hilton Head , SC)

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Re: [MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

Discharged batteries fare worst. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] OT: BMW X5 diesel - 135k miles - $16,900

Seems like a lot of money for a 10 year old car, but looks nice. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/wadsworth-bmw-x5-diesel-awd-like-new/7486041053.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

Re: [MBZ] Restoration was done in aug 19 2010 1956 Mercedes-Benz, $6, 500

Unfortunate choice of color and paint scheme. Certainly not inspiring to look at. Sun failed dash paint is another fail point. On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 8:16 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > sorta > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406791724439503 > > -- >

[MBZ] Don’t ask stupid questions. It runs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz other,$4,500

560SEC doesn't look half bad, price not crazyIt's a 20ft Looker. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/982637482414745 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] Needs rear airmaric bags 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 55 AMG Sedan 4D, $5, 850

This might not be an unreasonable deal.  200kmi though, kinda high but an E55...  Might not actually be the bags https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/314734664169135 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

So leaving it out in the heat might do it. Is leaving it dead best or drain and charge, drain and charge? Sent from my iPhone > On May 20, 2022, at 9:08 AM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Heat is deadlier than cold. > > -- Jim > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To s

[MBZ] Restoration was done in aug 19 2010 1956 Mercedes-Benz, $6, 500

sorta https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/406791724439503 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes

[MBZ] Not unreasonable price -- 1995 Mercedes 500SL for sale - $3, 000 (Hilton Head , SC)

HHI is a rich folks ghetto, maybe Dad got to where he couldn't drive it, kids now unloading it.  I got my wagon down there. Car in pretty good condition. Needs new rag top and 2 cylinders need to be replaced. Interior clean. Car has been garaged for 5 years. Priced to sell! Need to sell Locat

Re: [MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

Heat is deadlier than cold. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Still trying to kill this Walmart AGM battery

I charge it up, then hook it up to a car leaving the lights on to drain it. A day or 2 later I charge it back up and repeat. Still never gets to 100% charge per the charger and will still drain on its own hooked up to nothing, yet still tests good. Would a better approach be to leave it fully di