Re: [MBZ] Maybe of interest to poos?

The finest Merka could offer --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2022, at 11:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > This one has no style or pizazz and never will. > >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:18 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Nope. Series

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

Elk. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 10:04 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > venison? > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 9:49 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > To combat Kaleb's terrible dinner here are a couple pics of what we had. > > > > https://p

Re: [MBZ] Maybe of interest to poos?

This one has no style or pizazz and never will. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:18 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope. Series 60/62 limo form the 60s, maybe, but nothing that modern. > > -D > > > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@ok

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, at 17:05, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > The old 1.6L Rabbit diesel was said to burn a pint per hour, so a modern > GDI engine is about twice as thirsty as a 40 year old diesel. But the old Rabbit diesel had about 40HP (when new) or so?

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

venison? On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 9:49 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > To combat Kaleb's terrible dinner here are a couple pics of what we had. > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/JDBS5AkCvr4cKUp19 > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/v1dL7q6EbJQy7fhR9 > > The first to guess what k

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

Yeah they all go buy tons of TP, milk, bread, and bottled water. Smart ones get beer wine and likka too --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2022, at 9:41 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I can well imagine that the vast majority of humanity down there does not > approach this as calml

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

LOL, I was going to mention that it was a little big for a squirrel... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 9:50 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Guess I should have looked at the picture first.  That would have to have been a big damn squirrel. Second guess:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

Guess I should have looked at the picture first. That would have to have been a big damn squirrel. Second guess: moose. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:45 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: > > Squirrel? > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:37 PM, mitch--- via

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

Squirrel? AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:37 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Venison? > >> On 2022-09-26 21:28, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> To combat Kaleb's terrible dinner here are a couple pics of what we had. >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/JDBS5AkCvr4cKUp19

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

Jeez. As my great uncle, who lived somewhere in south Florida used to say, “ hang on to your wigs and hats.” I can well imagine that the vast majority of humanity down there does not approach this as calmly as y’all do. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:22 PM, Dwight Giles via M

Re: [MBZ] OT: Dinner

Venison? On 2022-09-26 21:28, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: To combat Kaleb's terrible dinner here are a couple pics of what we had. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JDBS5AkCvr4cKUp19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/v1dL7q6EbJQy7fhR9 The first to guess what kind of critter the meat came from will get

[MBZ] OT: Dinner

To combat Kaleb's terrible dinner here are a couple pics of what we had. https://photos.app.goo.gl/JDBS5AkCvr4cKUp19 https://photos.app.goo.gl/v1dL7q6EbJQy7fhR9 The first to guess what kind of critter the meat came from will get a couple Lantern Lab stickers. -Curt ___

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

good luck whatever On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 7:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We are screwed. > > [cid:67448ACD-87D5-45C1-A967-2252ECE71FCD] > > Figure CAT3 (140 mph winds) or higher and churning in the Gulf for a day > offshore. We will get beat to heck, not to m

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

It used to be good. I don’t know if it’s true or not but I had heard somewhere that the original owners sold out a while back and it’s new people now. Regardless I probably won’t be back. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:29 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > We went wh

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

We don't stop in Amarillo for any reason - plan to have filled up to get past it to the next fuel stop, same with meals. No matter what you order, cow shit makes it taste bad. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:39 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We went when overnighting t

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

My view on the matter is to stay through the event having a safe place to ride it out if it gets *really* bad (and the CAT 1s here have been scary enough) then once it passes take care of any compromising house damage if that is possible. And then to bug out if necessary. I have 30gal of gas f

Re: [MBZ] 1997 E420 - 106k miles - $9,250

Maybe but might have been sorted by then --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Would that be a year that had wiring harness concerns? > >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, at 13:06, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> That was the only year for t

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

What is truly amazing is that despite its prime location, Tampa has not had a direct hit from a major hurricane in 100 years. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 7:51 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Tomorrow evening is when the winds are supposed to start up. > > I wouldn’t say

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

Tomorrow evening is when the winds are supposed to start up. I wouldn’t say a moment’s notice, but in a relatively short period of time. You must understand that you can’t go out in this sort of stuff. If you don’t bail before it gets here, you’re pretty much stuck for the duration. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

So I take it you are there but ready to head out at a moments notice? When is it supposed to arrive? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:39 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > No need with Mother Nature throwing 140 mph winds at it for a day. The roof > is rated to 120 mph,

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

No need with Mother Nature throwing 140 mph winds at it for a day. The roof is rated to 120 mph, so that’s a good enough margin it should lift or tear it off easily. I’ve got everything inventoried and the important stuff packed and ready to go. I’ll be well prepared to complete the insurance c

Re: [MBZ] Bullseye

Is there some way your house can develop a gas leak and blow up? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:33 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > We are screwed. > > [cid:67448ACD-87D5-45C1-A967-2252ECE71FCD] > > Figure CAT3 (140 mph winds) or higher and churning in the Gulf for

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

The steak arrived which was supposed to be medium, half of it was OK, the other half was raw. After being here an hour and a half at this point, I did not feel like screwing with sending it back so I ate half of it. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:00 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

[MBZ] Bullseye

We are screwed. [cid:67448ACD-87D5-45C1-A967-2252ECE71FCD] Figure CAT3 (140 mph winds) or higher and churning in the Gulf for a day offshore. We will get beat to heck, not to mention the massive storm surge now estimated at 10’ or more that will hammer the bay at least twice during high tides.

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

We went when overnighting there last year on the way to Flagstaff. It was underwhelming. Neither of our steaks had grille marks, which we thought was weird, it was more like they had been baked in an oven or something. When we asked why we got some flip response that made no sense. Truly a major

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Well, it's about 50% air force base... -Curt On Monday, September 26, 2022 at 06:05:05 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: That’s easy. Abilene, TX. The town is one big feedlot. -D > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:56 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > ….where am I? > > Se

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Yes, I am currently here as it’s right next door to my hotel and I’m beyond pissed. I walked over here at 5pm, sat here for at least 20 minutes before anyone showed up. I’m sitting at one of these big tables in the middle. I’m on one end. A guy came in about 10 minutes after me who was sat at th

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

You can smell it driving past Amarillo at 75 on I40 with the windows up and AC on recycle. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 5:34 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bingo > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Amarillo

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Dang it, that’s what I was thinking but I messed up because I'm tracking my son’s travels from Indianapolis to Flagstaff, and he’s in Salina, KS right now…had Abilene on the brin for some reason. Gonna go get a BIG STEAK? -D > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:34 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Bingo Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Amarillo, TX > >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> ….where am I? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> _

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Amarillo, TX On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:57 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > ….where am I? > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Nope. Poos was closer. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:20 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > Amish country Pennsylvania. > >> On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Nope. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Amish country Pennsylvania. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 6:13 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Nope. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > That’s easy. Abilene, TX. The town is o

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Nope. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s easy. Abilene, TX. The town is one big feedlot. > > -D > >> On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:56 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> ….where am I? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> __

Re: [MBZ] Maybe of interest to poos?

Nope. Series 60/62 limo form the 60s, maybe, but nothing that modern. -D > On Sep 26, 2022, at 6:05 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/794507085084748/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

On 2022-09-26 13:58, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: For fun, I left it enabled this entire trip. 14 days, 3850 miles. The car shut itself off for 23 minutes, approximately, and saved a reported 0.195 gallons of fuel. How big is the engine? A 1.4L Cruze runs about .25-.28 gallons per hour, or

[MBZ] Maybe of interest to poos?

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Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

That’s easy. Abilene, TX. The town is one big feedlot. -D > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:56 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > ….where am I? > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/a

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Nope. I can’t say I have ever smelled cow crap there. Maybe whino crap. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 5:03 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kansas City > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: September 26, 2022 4:57 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to

Re: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

Kansas City Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: September 26, 2022 4:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time…. ….where am I? Sent from my iPhone ___ http:/

[MBZ] It smells like cow crap all the time….

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Re: [MBZ] 1997 E420 - 106k miles - $9,250

Would that be a year that had wiring harness concerns? On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, at 13:06, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > That was the only year for the 420, next year and thereafter was the > 430. Interesting car but kind of a poseurmobile > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Sep 26, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

You don't think the MB engineers took the extra starting cycles into account when they spec'd out the starter? I do. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 3:54 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The service rep at the dealership said there is a separate battery in the > Bluetec

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

OK - running at the lowest RPM On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 2:46 PM Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is > idling, > > > Of course, that term is a bit of a misnomer. Idling? Really? > Let's see what it is stil

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

The service rep at the dealership said there is a separate battery in the Bluetec models that handles this feature ("Ecostart"), so the main battery is unaffected. Not sure how all this extra work affects (degrades) the starter... On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 4:24 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < merc

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

That was kind of my thought, but with engine management controls the way they are nowadays I would think it might be minimal compared to the “good ‘ol days” of carburetion. -D > On Sep 26, 2022, at 3:51 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Wouldn't you also expect emissions to be h

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

Wouldn't you also expect emissions to be higher immediately upon start up than they are once the engine has run for a bit? Randy On 26/09/2022 2:46 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is idling, Of course, that term is a bit

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

> I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is idling, Of course, that term is a bit of a misnomer. Idling? Really? Let's see what it is still doing while 'idling': Recharging the battery Running the AC, and/or the heat Running the lights Running the interior accessories

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

We had a rental car a couple of years ago that had the auto stop and start feature. It was a Chevy Malibu if my memory serves to be correct. It was actually very seamless. I didn't realize it was doing it for a time. Stop at a light and the motor would shut off. Lift your foot off the brake an

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

> I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is idling, so that's why they shut off - not to save gas. The government passing laws to help. "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help." "I'm from the government, and I'm not happy until you're not happy." Rick _

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

> Wow! That kind of savings sure justifies the wear and tear on the starter, > doesn’t it? (snark) For something like the Prius (?) this technology makes some sense. The starter/motor is large, and direct drive. (No gears.) Very little to wear, in other words, and with a truly massive batter

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

Wow! That kind of savings sure justifies the wear and tear on the starter, doesn’t it? (snark) -D > On Sep 26, 2022, at 1:59 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > For fun, I left it enabled this entire trip. 14 days, 3850 miles. The car > shut itself off for 23 minutes, approximately, a

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

When the 2016 Chevy Cruze obtained start-stop technology, it came with a beefed-up starter and a large AGM battery, along with smart charging and a current sensor in the battery cable so the car knows amp-hours in vs amp-hours out. Certain temperature parameters must be met, climate control mu

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

I suspect that the emissions are harder to limit when the engine is idling, so that's why they shut off - not to save gas. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 12:59 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > For fun, I left it enabled this entire trip. 14 days, 3850 miles. The car > shut i

Re: [MBZ] 1997 E420 - 106k miles - $9,250

That was the only year for the 420, next year and thereafter was the 430. Interesting car but kind of a poseurmobile --FT Sent from iFōn > On Sep 26, 2022, at 1:08 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stealth car. Black/black, dark tint, and blacked out taillights. I assume > those a

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

For fun, I left it enabled this entire trip. 14 days, 3850 miles. The car shut itself off for 23 minutes, approximately, and saved a reported 0.195 gallons of fuel. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 26, 2022, at 10:31 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not that I've ever heard.

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

Not that I've ever heard. Wife's car has that stop/start and it has a standard-looking 12v lead/acid battery. I hate it too. I always disable it when I'm driving. Can't see how the pennies in gas it might save offsets all the extra wear on the starter. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, at 12:23, Bob Rent

Re: [MBZ] “Special” Battery?

I know nothing of these setups, other than to say that I had a BMW 3 series as a rental this past weekend that had that infernal “shut off the engine at every stop” feature which I was able to disable, thank goodness. As for a special battery because they do this, I’m calling BS. I have often w

[MBZ] “Special” Battery?

Took the Subaru for its service today, since we just put 3865 miles on it, and I overheard an interesting conversation. A Karen had brought in her Outback because it didn’t restart after having shut itself off at a stoplight. The service girl was telling her these cars that shut themselves off

[MBZ] 1997 E420 - 106k miles - $9,250

Stealth car. Black/black, dark tint, and blacked out taillights. I assume those are aftermarket wheels but they don't look half bad. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/mason-mercedes-e420/7538539796.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] Please help Harold! 2008 Mercedes-Benz r 350,$18,000

I have no sympathy for anyone who drives a gas car rather than a diesel. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 11:47 AM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > odious colors > > On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > His car is gettin

Re: [MBZ] Please help Harold! 2008 Mercedes-Benz r 350,$18,000

odious colors On Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 10:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > His car is getting no love > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/874248237074373 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list a

Re: [MBZ] Could be a good deal 2016 Mercedes AMG GT-S - $85, 000 (Fort Myers)

On 2022-09-26 10:37, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/d/fort-myers-2016-mercedes-amg-gt/7538452618.html I'd rather have a 7 year old GTS than my neighbor's one year old F150 Raptor. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] Please help Harold! 2008 Mercedes-Benz r 350,$18,000

His car is getting no love https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/874248237074373 -- --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/mailma

Re: [MBZ] Recently has water damage and doesn’t turn over. 2008 Mercedes Benz blue tech diesel - $2,000

Ask if it runs. On Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 10:30 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wonder what the water damage entailed. A little off-road adventure? > > > https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-2008-mercedes-benz-blue-tech/7537798751.html > > -- > --FT > >

Re: [MBZ] Your typical Fakebook conversation with a seller on Fakebook

Brilliant. A real looser. On Sun, Sep 25, 2022 at 10:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Sent from my iPhone___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or cha

[MBZ] Could be a good deal 2016 Mercedes AMG GT-S - $85, 000 (Fort Myers)

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[MBZ] Recently has water damage and doesn’t turn over. 2008 Mercedes Benz blue tech diesel - $2,000

I wonder what the water damage entailed.  A little off-road adventure? https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-2008-mercedes-benz-blue-tech/7537798751.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] (No subject)

Could be a good $500 beater, just drive it as-is has always been mechanically unkept —R Sent from my iPad > On Sep 25, 2022, at 10:40 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/606755784289041/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___

Re: [MBZ] W124 and Iowa don’t mix

Extra 5 in price Car runs and drives great. Would rust to take it anywhere. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Sep 25, 2022, at 10:19 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1572512026514539/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___