Re: [MBZ] 1979 300TD - 200k miles - $7,000

2022-10-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
At this rate I will still be driving the '85 when I retire. It will need a short block at some point I guess, but it gets great mileage and hauls a lot. Cruise control must have blown a fuse today or something; I already had the amp rebuilt and rarely use it but it just stopped doing anything

Re: [MBZ] EV's

2022-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
What times are "off peak" and how does this correspond to the output from the solar power generation that California is pushing so hard? On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, at 22:12, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > I don't know who "they" are and I have know idea what they want, but here > in LA an

Re: [MBZ] EV's

2022-10-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
I don't know who "they" are and I have know idea what they want, but here in LA an electric car already makes a lot of sense for a lot of people. If the prices ever come down, they will be the best option for maybe 70% of vehicles on our roads. Just from a cost of ownership and convenience

Re: [MBZ] 400E

2022-10-11 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Run away. On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, 7:19 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I looked at this 92 400E today. Guy bought it at estate sale after it had > sat for 6yr and did some kinda hack work on it. Body and interior mostly > very nice. Seats look new, smells new.

Re: [MBZ] 400E

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Asking price? On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 10:19 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I looked at this 92 400E today. Guy bought it at estate sale after it had > sat for 6yr and did some kinda hack work on it. Body and interior mostly > very nice. Seats look new, smells

Re: [MBZ] EV's

2022-10-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> These things are still toys, only suitable for well-defined commuting. Not work. There was an OT Benzworld thread on EVs that popped up on an email feed. This is my response. Unless John Deere is going to make electric combines and tractors, locomotives stop using diesel fuel, and semi

[MBZ] 400E

2022-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I looked at this 92 400E today. Guy bought it at estate sale after it had sat for 6yr and did some kinda hack work on it. Body and interior mostly very nice. Seats look new, smells new. No rust, underneath and whole car actually very clean. Engine ran really bad. Needs some work which is

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well I ordered 4 of them. Poos’s reputation is on the line. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Your screen shots appear to get stripped but I will take your word for it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:17 PM, dan

[MBZ] Fresh all change - 2006 S500 - 171k miles - $4,500

2022-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not the craziest price I've seen lately. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-clear/7544361662.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Scroll to the very bottom of the not-trimmed post. On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 5:20 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Your screen shots appear to get stripped but I will take your word for it. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:17 PM, dan penoff.com

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:20:38 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Your screen shots appear to get stripped but I will take your word for > it. They show up fine for me. They are attached, not in-line. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] 1979 300TD - 200k miles - $7,000

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Poky NA diesel worth maybe $4k. On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 3:31 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Front seat padding is gone. Looks like headliner is falling. Some rust and > dead paint. > > >

Re: [MBZ] EV's

2022-10-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
And what does the battery weigh? 4 X as much battery has to reduce the payload on the truck. Randy On 11/10/2022 5:13 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I watched a towing shootout between the F150 and Hummer EV's. They made the point that the F150 had a battery that held the energy

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Your screen shots appear to get stripped but I will take your word for it. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 5:17 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Correct. Here’s a screenshot of the app on my phone: > > [cid:6E15596D-3B91-4A06-B24B-E181DE8C232D] > > The top shows a

[MBZ] EV's

2022-10-11 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I watched a towing shootout between the F150 and Hummer EV's. They made the point that the F150 had a battery that held the energy equivalent of about 4 gallons of gasoline, which goes a long way towards explaining why these vehicles do so abysmally in these tests. That 4 gallons can be had for

Re: [MBZ] OT: Flooded Tesla EVs From Hurricane Ian Exploding All Over Florida

2022-10-11 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
So, I wonder how well Tesla batteries will do in areas where a lot of salt is used on the roads in winter? Randy On 11/10/2022 11:46 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: This isn't a Tesla problem, it's a lithium battery problem... I wonder how many laptops left behind in a flood later catch

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So if it stores locally and you have multiple camera, do you access each camera individually with the same app? Or how does that work? I’m thinking I would probably need 3-4 camera but maybe might start with a couple. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:20 AM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So it stores it locally on the camera and you can download it from there? How long does it keep the recording? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:04 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I forgot to add that they store the data locally, too, so none of the goofy >

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
For sure. I don’t now what Skunky eats around my place. Youngest son says he likes to get into the recyclables, but not the trash. Not sure what would be in there that would be attractive. -D > On Oct 11, 2022, at 4:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> I want to disable the Ai

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> I want to disable the Ai so I can see what critter is rolling up our fresh > sod at night. I doubt it's a human... It's a skunk. You have grubs. Grubs are like candy to skunks. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 412 wagon

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
These often had gas heaters, which scared the heck out of me with the thought of burning gasoline inside the cabin. However, they apparently worked quite well. -D On Oct 11, 2022, at 4:12 PM, Curt Raymond mailto:curtlud...@yahoo.com>> wrote: My mother had a type 3 fastback when I was born.

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 412 wagon

2022-10-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My mother had a type 3 fastback when I was born. They had a propane heater to keep from freezing to death in northern Maine during the winter... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 3:41 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I had a Type 3 fastback and it was a

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 412 wagon

2022-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Neighbors had a Type 3 when I was a kid. It rusted pretty badly too, as I recall. On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, at 14:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > I had a Type 3 fastback and it was a fun car. The 411s (Type 4) were > rusty beaters most of the time, even back then. I never cared for them,

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 412 wagon

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I had a Type 3 fastback and it was a fun car. The 411s (Type 4) were rusty beaters most of the time, even back then. I never cared for them, either. It’s nothing short of a miracle that there are any still around. -D > On Oct 11, 2022, at 12:33 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 1979 280SE - 99k miles - $5,000

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Cloth and manual controls means it’s most likely a gray market car. -D > On Oct 11, 2022, at 3:34 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cloth upholstery - grey market car? > > Nice looking W116 with manual climate controls, original radio. Driver's seat > needs recovered otherwise

[MBZ] 1979 280SE - 99k miles - $5,000

2022-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Cloth upholstery - grey market car? Nice looking W116 with manual climate controls, original radio. Driver's seat needs recovered otherwise interior looks pretty good. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/harrison-280se-mercedes-sedan-2nd-owner/7544373658.html

[MBZ] 1979 300TD - 200k miles - $7,000

2022-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Front seat padding is gone. Looks like headliner is falling. Some rust and dead paint. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1979-mercedes-300td-wagon/7544409590.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Lots of short trips means it’s probably going to have a clogged up DPF, and since it keeps trying to regenerate it’s injecting more fuel but never gets to complete. If the price is reasonable might be worth taking a chance on. Otherwise short trips are not good with these new diesels. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I really wonder about people. He is the original owner since 2014... On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 2:11 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’d be worried about clogs in the intake and exhaust systems since it > never has much of a chance to get out of cold start mode

Re: [MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Even THESE, after having CHECKED all the FUSES, want to BE DRIVEN like you STOLE it, yes? AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:02 AM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lots of short trips in a Bluetec Diesel would certainly cause oil dilution > from fuel which leads to

Re: [MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’d be worried about clogs in the intake and exhaust systems since it never has much of a chance to get out of cold start mode --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 11, 2022, at 2:02 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Lots of short trips in a Bluetec Diesel would certainly cause oil dilution

Re: [MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Lots of short trips in a Bluetec Diesel would certainly cause oil dilution from fuel which leads to engine wear. Has the owner changed the oil? I’m sure she’s beggin’ to get on the highway and stretch her legs! Kevin in Lexington, NC Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 12:49 PM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] 2011 E550 Coupe on 20s

2022-10-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That town is where my family is/was from more or less. Last time I was there a few years ago there weren’t many Benzes around. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 10, 2022, at 11:57 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I need 22s at least to be interested. > >

Re: [MBZ] After I Smoke Crack I Price Cars

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
So if a car is offered at 4X its market value, what would classify as a "loball" offer? On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 12:57 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368954251891093/ > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

[MBZ] After I Smoke Crack I Price Cars

2022-10-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/368954251891093/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Oh Yeah...An AZ Souvenir For Someone

2022-10-11 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
It don’t get any better than this: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/768447600902280/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Short trips in a clean diesel

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am negotiating with a car owner (E250 Buetec sedan) who has driven 5200 miles worth of short trips (3 miles to work and back). The fuel economy overall is 23.6 mpg. Could this have caused any fuel line or engine issues, e.g. black death? ___

Re: [MBZ] OT: Flooded Tesla EVs From Hurricane Ian Exploding All Over Florida

2022-10-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
This isn't a Tesla problem, it's a lithium battery problem... I wonder how many laptops left behind in a flood later catch fire? -Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 1:00 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Hmm - they shouldn't be allowed within a 100 miles of any

Re: [MBZ] OT: VW 412 wagon

2022-10-11 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Type 3 and 4 card rusted on the lot.They didn't make as many and the market has priced them appropriately. I don't like the type 4 as much as type 3. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 5:25 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I've seen this car around town for a

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes, they record locally, and you access the recordings through their app. You can download or share the recordings if you want. They connect to 2.4GHz WiFi (only) as it’s more robust for handling the bandwidth of the video. You can access them from anywhere using the app. It can be use to set

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I want to disable the Ai so I can see what critter is rolling up our fresh sod at night. I doubt it's a human... On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 12:04 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Explain how they work. They are solar and just connect to my WiFi? Do they > record? If

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Explain how they work. They are solar and just connect to my WiFi? Do they record? If so is it cloud based or what? Can I access them from anywhere? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2022, at 11:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The solar powered WiFi camera w/spotlight I have

Re: [MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I forgot to add that they store the data locally, too, so none of the goofy cloud-based stuff to deal with. They don’t support NAS/RTSP yet, but expect to in the next year if not before. -D > On Oct 11, 2022, at 12:01 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > The solar powered WiFi

[MBZ] Solar Powered WiFi Cameras on Sale

2022-10-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
The solar powered WiFi camera w/spotlight I have is on an amazing sale right now at Amazon. https://tinyurl.com/vh8fjr33 It’s normally $199 but you can use this link to get it for $129 and there should also be a $20 off coupon as well, bringing it down to $109 (MI Mitch should be proud of

[MBZ] 5 speed 1984 300D on MB Market

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Non turbo. https://thembmarket.com/1984-mercedes-benz-300d-5-speed ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2011 ML 63 AMG - 201k miles - $14,995

2022-10-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"It is clear from the pictures how good this car actually is and if you don't believe me you're more than welcome to come and see for yourself." https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-2011-mercedes-benz-ml-63-amg/7544149612.html ___

Re: [MBZ] Mama died and it's been sitting -- 1997 Mercedes E320 - Leather - Automatic - Only 94k Miles! - $2, 000 (Spartanburg)

2022-10-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Like the parrot in this skit? https://www.dailymotion.com/video/xoh8j On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 12:15 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Or possibly it's been sitting for a few years because nobody realized she > was dead? > > > On Mon, Oct 10, 2022, at 19:04, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] The Arab Kleb

2022-10-11 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
I watched my local Copart auction a week or two ago and was amazed at the variety of countries that were buying, Mexico, European countries, and Emirates of Arabia was one of them. I was trying to get a small Airstream trailer and the buyer's country was listed as Ukraine. Bob Massmann 2012

Re: [MBZ] I wonder how hard it is to assemble one of these?

2022-10-11 Thread Robert Massmann via Mercedes
I watch the homestead rescue program from time to time a one of the episodes they assembled one sections are bolted together and then raised into position. Then the next is raised and bolted to the next. I pick a calm day to do it as they are light and flimsy until multiple unites are bolted