Re: [MBZ] Well hell

A human who has not seen The Godfather? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 5:22 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Did a quick review of his Wikipedia page, don't think I've seen any of his > movies. Guess that shows I don't watch movies much. > >> On Thu, Jul 7, 2022,

Re: [MBZ] How bad is this? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $4, 000

It was the first year so maybe --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jul 7, 2022, at 5:21 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is supposedly the worse year and to be avoided at all costs. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 7, 2022, at 1:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >

Re: [MBZ] Well hell

Did a quick review of his Wikipedia page, don't think I've seen any of his movies. Guess that shows I don't watch movies much. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, at 7:41 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I guess James Caan died yesterday. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz

[MBZ] Well hell

I guess James Caan died yesterday. ___ 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] 2008 GL320 CDI - 141k miles - $12,500

Looks nice. https://lexington.craigslist.org/cto/d/lexington-2008-mercedes-benz-gl320/7505805229.html ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] How bad is this? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $4, 000

This is supposedly the worse year and to be avoided at all costs. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 1:50 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Obviously neglected based on headlights and filthy wheels but the interior > doesn't look too bad > > https://www.facebook.com/marketp

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

What dealership? That would be because they do not have their CRM setup correctly. Perhaps I can help them. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 1:46 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I looked up prices again on 3 dealer parts sites, they all came in shipped > at $120-$130 an

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

Got a URL for a web site that seems funky? Drop it into VirusTotal: https://www.virustotal.com That one checked out. -D On Jul 7, 2022, at 2:53 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: Www.queenofDenmark.org __

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

OK I got a call from Carlos at the local stealer, he tells me he can get the part from JAX for $164 with tax.  I tell him I see these parts for $80 on other dealer parts sites, why is your so high. He immediately counters with $140some. I tell him thank you for the call back but I can get one d

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

You live near Silver Spring, right? https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/decf9ef9-f373-43c2-bee6-5bced0090fe6/?aff=atempest&CMP=atempest&utm_source=AutoTempest&utm_medium=TRP&utm_campaign=atempest And Manassas is just down the road https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/9fec5e29-eb4b-45e3-a58b-b3a8cf

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

Did you contact your IT help desk? Seriously ... this looks like a warning from an enterprise endpoint security product, which is checking the site IP address "reputation." It may just mean that the site is hosted on a low-cost shared host that has hosted some other less trustworthy sites in th

Re: [MBZ] More to look forward to

It's probably already done. I wonder if the programmers that add the feature are in business with the folks selling the defeat? -Curt On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 02:58:27 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Who wants to join a betting pool on how long it will take for someone to invent,

Re: [MBZ] How bad is this? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $4, 000

Almost every car from 2007 is going to have headlights that look like that unless the owner was particularly obsessed about cosmetics. I don't think you can infer a lot about a car from its cosmetic condition. I know people who keep their cars spotlessly clean but don't have a clue about routin

Re: [MBZ] More to look forward to

Who wants to join a betting pool on how long it will take for someone to invent, and produce a device that defeats this feature? On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 10:12 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Brilliant! > > On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 12:48 AM mitch--- via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

FYI, I got this warning when I went to the Queen of Denmark website that Rick included in his posting: Folks, I do logistics and mail & ups all the time, mixed in with the occasional LTL motor freight shipments. I use Endicia (Stamps.com) which is a paid shipping portal for USPS. I used to u

[MBZ] How bad is this? 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $4, 000

Obviously neglected based on headlights and filthy wheels but the interior doesn't look too bad https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1254832308662165 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I looked up prices again on 3 dealer parts sites, they all came in shipped at $120-$130 and amazon has one at about the same price with tax, maybe a bit more.  I sent a msg to my local stealer and got something back from the sales saying I didn't specify what car I wanted even though the msg wa

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

Yes if you're after something very specific in good condition, low miles, etc. you need to have the cash available and jump as soon as you see it. Even if you wait to have it inspected or spend very much time researching the VIN and history, someone else will buy it during that time if it's real

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

Nope, has to be done in person. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 1:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > Can they make a keyless go replacement fob? Dealer wants $525 per... > >> On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 2:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> When I ordered a key for that

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

Your lament was that you couldn't find one so that is the best place to search, I think you can set up a notification or something on a specific car.  If you put up a WTB there will be some available at usurious prices so there's that --FT On 7/7/22 2:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wro

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

Autotempest does not have a wtb feature, On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 2:17 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > If you have a dealer that you like, you could ask. I'm sure they have > access to wholesale auctions etc. that most consumers don't. > > Of course you will have to p

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

Can they make a keyless go replacement fob? Dealer wants $525 per... On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 2:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > When I ordered a key for that 117 list price is less than $30 iirc and > they charged $49. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 7, 202

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

Mileage on that E250 was too high for SWMBO. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 2:22 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I checked one out for you almost a year ago. The price was a little high > ($18-19k) and it was a generic color (silver) but it was in exceedingly > good shape. I

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

I checked one out for you almost a year ago. The price was a little high ($18-19k) and it was a generic color (silver) but it was in exceedingly good shape. I wasn't too excited about it's providence (Michigan rust belt) but it is what it is. They are out there, but few and far between. If you r

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

When I ordered a key for that 117 list price is less than $30 iirc and they charged $49. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 8:16 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have noticed the same thing. I was looking for a lower bumper grill piece > for the S550, pricing was all ov

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

If you have a dealer that you like, you could ask. I'm sure they have access to wholesale auctions etc. that most consumers don't. Of course you will have to pay their price On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, at 1:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > I've been searching fruitlessly for an E250

Re: [MBZ] WTB question

Use autotempest and that will get you insight all over the country into multiple platforms --FT On 7/7/22 2:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I've been searching fruitlessly for an E250 Bluetec sedan (2014 - 2016). These are relatively scarce and hard to find in AWD. I thought it m

[MBZ] WTB question

I've been searching fruitlessly for an E250 Bluetec sedan (2014 - 2016). These are relatively scarce and hard to find in AWD. I thought it might be worthwhile to post a "want to buy" classified. But where? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives ht

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

First you must learn to talk like a pirate. Ahoy matey! I recently shipped a fore 280SE 3.5 bumper to WI. 'Twas $199 fedex ground; it were bein' a large package (37x24x16) weighin' 34 lbs. Shiver me timbers! 'Ow could I 'ave used Pirate Ship? On Thu, Jul 7, 2022, at 12:43 PM, Andrew Strasfog

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

Yes, I usually shop between the 2 mentioned and when try yours. It also depends on what the net is after shipping. Most times Naperville might be a little higher but with free shipping it nets out less. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 8:01 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Logistics and shipping

I recently shipped a front 280SE 3.5 bumper to WI. Cost $199 Fedex ground; it was a large package (37X24X16) weighing 34 lbs, How could I have used Pirate ship? On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 1:19 PM RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Folks, > > I do logistics and mail & ups al

[MBZ] Logistics and shipping

Folks, I do logistics and mail & ups all the time, mixed in with the occasional LTL motor freight shipments. I use Endicia (Stamps.com) which is a paid shipping portal for USPS. I used to use FEDEX and UPS with accounts ….. NOW I use www.pirateship.com Pirate Ship is a website which offers USP

Re: [MBZ] More to look forward to

Brilliant! On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 12:48 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2022-07-05 23:52, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > > New cars will prevent drivers from speeding > > > > https://www.drive.com.au/news/new-cars-will-stop-drivers-from-speeding/ > > It's Australia. > How long befor

Re: [MBZ] OT: inflation by deflation

Your cardiologist will thank the joint. On Wed, Jul 6, 2022 at 11:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ordered a pizza with breadsticks from a local joint here tonight. An order > of breadsticks used to be 10. Now it's 8, and the price has gone up. > _

Re: [MBZ] AMG rims motor and transmission five speed manual 1999 Mercedes-Benz slk-class SLK 230 Roadster 2D, $700

The wheels make the car look shrunken. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 11:34 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wheels are worth something, engine and manny tranny probably worth > something too > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/976875939706978 > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

Ever see a Chinese fender on RockAuto for $75, and then find out they want $98 to Fedex (ground) it to you? That's when I go to the body shop and let them look it up: Generic $70, CAPA certified $80, I'll sell you a CAPA for $100. Sold! On 2022-07-07 09:39, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

On 2022-07-07 11:37, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Like the Vette Kart on Roadkill. I still kind of wish I'd bought a rust bucket ML55 6 years ago and done that. Take 1500lb of crap off of it, put an ORV sticker on it, go out to the dunes, and zoomzoom. __

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

Like the Vette Kart on Roadkill. -Curt On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11:33:54 AM EDT, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803166847757730 > One of you fellows who has a "vast estate" could make some sort of dune buggy out of that for roaring about

[MBZ] Perc Head Swervo - 2 missing windows, No key 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 300

if I get key 2700 Other then that it’s a good reliable car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/570430821159571 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] AMG rims motor and transmission five speed manual 1999 Mercedes-Benz slk-class SLK 230 Roadster 2D, $700

Wheels are worth something, engine and manny tranny probably worth something too https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/976875939706978 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or chang

Re: [MBZ] UHHHH 1985 Mercedes-Benz roadster,$200

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/803166847757730 One of you fellows who has a "vast estate" could make some sort of dune buggy out of that for roaring about your estate. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I've been buying more on eBay lately and less from Amazon. Lower prices for the same stuff, often with free shipping. -Curt On Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 11:19:18 AM EDT, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I would check ebay as well.  Some items are free of shipping charges, along with a

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I ordered an extra Unimog dump frame. Didn't cost me anything in shipping, as they threw it in the bed of the Unimog I was buying! Galileo's _other_ experiment, where he dropped boxes of various weights and sizes off at the Pisa post office, yielded nothing that he could make a theory out of...

Re: [MBZ] I can only tell you it was stored for years >15 indoors Mercedes 280SE 4.5 1972 - $18, 000 (Apex)

What my former spouse used to call "motorycle blue", e.g. non authentic. They should have shown the heater levers among the photos posted. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 11:06 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That doesn’t look like any color I’ve ever seen before on a W108

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I would check ebay as well. Some items are free of shipping charges, along with a discount to dealer prices. Worth a look. I usually search on part numbers. On Thu, Jul 7, 2022 at 11:09 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I didn’t check Greyhound, but that might hav

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

> I didn’t check Greyhound, but that might have been a decent alternative. I have been told (no firsthand experience) that Fastenal can be a good alternative shipper for large items. https://www.fastenal.com/fast/blue-lane-freight Rick ___ http://www.okieben

Re: [MBZ] I can only tell you it was stored for years >15 indoors Mercedes 280SE 4.5 1972 - $18, 000 (Apex)

That doesn’t look like any color I’ve ever seen before on a W108. Maybe a special order or something, looks to bright for colors of that vintage. Nice looking car, though. -D > On Jul 7, 2022, at 11:01 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is the shop my daughter used (and bought

[MBZ] AC may need air out the lines because it worked all last summer 99 E20 - $3, 200 (Cheraw)

99 E320 salvage title…..my grandma brought this car new but back out and was hit in driver door so I brought it back https://florencesc.craigslist.org/cto/d/cheraw-99-e20/7505778056.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

[MBZ] It was restored in 2016 - minimal rust spots at base of doors (common for cars this old) 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D For Sale - $8, 000 (Wilmington)

dreamer -custom paint job and rare limited wear seats/interior - air conditioning does not work - odometer stopped working last summer but all gauges on the dash still function (common for this model car) - minimal rust spots at base of doors (common for cars this old) - sunroof does not work

[MBZ] I can only tell you it was stored for years >15 indoors Mercedes 280SE 4.5 1972 - $18, 000 (Apex)

This is the shop my daughter used (and bought her 07E350 wagon from) so they do good work.  Not sure about the other BS but the car looks good although probably a respray Currently at A Better Wrench getting exhaust work. Look at the photos and then call me and I can tell you when it will

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I would question that. The cost for shipping on parts I’ve ordered have been quite reasonable. It’s likely that the size of the box is what’s doing you in. Carriers charge based on volume, not weight (as much), so the bigger something is, the more it’s going to cost. Case in point: I wanted to

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I guess they can do whatever they want, it is a fairly restricted market to end users anyway. This grill thing is just a flat plastic piece maybe 3ft long if that, in a box I'm sure it weighs about 1.5lb so nothing too huge, but they make up the part price on the shipping fee so there's that.

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

Unfortunately, there’s some truth to that assumption. Some dealers, mostly on retail parts, will mark up above list price. There’s nothing stopping them for doing so, as they can pretty well set prices wherever they see fit. I have seen it in person, where someone asked the price of a filter, an

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

I have noticed the same thing.  I was looking for a lower bumper grill piece for the S550, pricing was all over the map with the different vendors including MB dealers.  Found one good price (and I think it was that Weeziana dealer) but then shipping was about as much as the part so that was st

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

You have to shop the dealers selling online, because they don’t all use the same pricing model. That was my point - Covington does cost plus, others do it from list price, etc., etc. For instance, Naperville’s cost must be higher than Covington’s or they’re taking a slightly higher markup on th

Re: [MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

Yes that is all correct. Never used this dealer but buy from Napier mboemparts.com and lately from mbpartsource.com Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2022, at 7:44 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > For what it’s worth, if anyone here buys OE parts online, be aware there are > a wi

[MBZ] Online Dealers - RevParts - Parts Pricing Models

For what it’s worth, if anyone here buys OE parts online, be aware there are a wide range of pricing schemes used which can have a significant effect on your price. Without going into the weeds, some dealers discount from list prices, some mark up from (their) cost, some base the discount or mar

Re: [MBZ] power steering leek. 2003 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 500

AMazon has some packages of the things. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 7, 2022, at 12:37 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have to go to the dealer for the door plastic things? > (I assume you're talking about the door panel fasteners) > > ___ > h

Re: [MBZ] power steering leek. 2003 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 500 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 500

You can probably find knockoffs online. For something like this, I just buy them when I’m at the dealer getting something else. -D > On Jul 6, 2022, at 10:28 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you have to go to the dealer for the door plastic things? > (I assume you're talking about th