Re: [MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

2022-12-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 22 Dec 2022 23:55:30 -0500 mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > Especially in the winter when you can use waste butane as an octane > enhancer. The local underground-pipeline-fed tank farm here, which I drive by on my way into town, is preparing some of their ground for a butane storage

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

2022-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-22 16:59, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I was shocked that diesel is now under $5 locally (DMV). Still more than Premium here. 87-2.919 93-3.919 Diesel-4.529 I think a 320CDI would be cheaper than my E320 at those prices. $1 markup for premium is nearly as ridiculous as the

Re: [MBZ] 2003 E320 - 150k miles - $3,500

2022-12-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Get the VIN and see what the details are. The original lights look ok, those black tint ones are stupid (says a curmudgeon). Car does look good, not an unreasonable ask. Would need an undercarriage inspection --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 22, 2022, at 5:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation geeks

2022-12-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The mission was very important to the administration and the pilots were probably told not to question their orders, they came from the top levels of the administration. So they did as ordered and will probably get punished for doing it because they are expendable to the greater mission --FT

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation geeks

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm somewhat surprised that the USAF would ignore landing weight limits. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 17:23, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Crappy way to travel, I’ve done some long haul trips in seats on > pallets in a C17. Very unpleasant. > > -D > >> On Dec 22, 2022, at 5:20 PM, Allan

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation geeks

2022-12-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Crappy way to travel, I’ve done some long haul trips in seats on pallets in a C17. Very unpleasant. -D > On Dec 22, 2022, at 5:20 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Shock and awe! > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 17:12, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Why would the USAF women’s

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation geeks

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Shock and awe! On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 17:12, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Why would the USAF women’s basketball team need a C17 for a charter? > That seems like a bit of overkill. > > -D > >> On Dec 22, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] For the aviation geeks

2022-12-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Why would the USAF women’s basketball team need a C17 for a charter? That seems like a bit of overkill. -D > On Dec 22, 2022, at 4:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] 2003 E320 - 150k miles - $3,500

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ad says "all wheel drive" but car does not have a 4matic badge. Wonder if that towel on the driver's seat is hiding anything? Don't like the tinted headlights but I guess the originals are in the trunk. It looks pretty clean overall.

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

2022-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I was shocked that diesel is now under $5 locally (DMV). On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 4:43 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Diesel is so expensive compared to gas now I'm not sure it's worth it > anymore. > > Gas here is $3.50 and diesel $5.65. > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022,

[MBZ] For the aviation geeks

2022-12-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Diesel is so expensive compared to gas now I'm not sure it's worth it anymore. Gas here is $3.50 and diesel $5.65. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 16:39, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Doesn't have all the bells and whistles. Although it is an attractive car > with low miles and good fuel

[MBZ] 2013 E350 4Matic - 142k miles - $11,900

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Accident history disclosed but doesn't sound too bad. Title "clean." Looks pretty nice. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/mason-2013-mercedes-e350-4matic-sport/7571062411.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Pretty 2007 cdi on MB Market

2022-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Doesn't have all the bells and whistles. Although it is an attractive car with low miles and good fuel economy, it might not generate frenzied bidding. https://thembmarket.com/2007-merecedes-benz-e320-blutech-1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Would someone actually pay this much for one of these things? 2014 Smart fortwo, $5, 800

2022-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Pandemic fueled hysteria. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 4:36 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You're saying a 2014 E Classe is fetching $20K? That sounds high to me. > > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 16:32, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > But not one from 2014...

Re: [MBZ] Would someone actually pay this much for one of these things? 2014 Smart fortwo, $5, 800

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
You're saying a 2014 E Classe is fetching $20K? That sounds high to me. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 16:32, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > But not one from 2014... Those will cost you around $20K or more, > depending on fuel type and mileage. > > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 11:01 AM Floyd

Re: [MBZ] Would someone actually pay this much for one of these things? 2014 Smart fortwo, $5, 800

2022-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
But not one from 2014... Those will cost you around $20K or more, depending on fuel type and mileage. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 11:01 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You could buy a nice E-klasse for that kind of money > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a, $21, 500

2022-12-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-12-22 11:12, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Well, yeah, there's that aspect too.  It would make a great lawn ornament though.  i wonder if HOAs have prohibitions against parking airplanes in your front yard.

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps not prepared for cold weather

2022-12-22 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I had a gelling incident once. Not Fun. Fuel purchased in Tacoma, and driven east of the mountains. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps not prepared for cold weather

2022-12-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not sure if ours is treated or not. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:15 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Diesel is winterized at the distributor starting in about October I think. > > I don't know how cold it's good for but I've never had gelling with >

Re: [MBZ] Perhaps not prepared for cold weather

2022-12-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Diesel is winterized at the distributor starting in about October I think. I don't know how cold it's good for but I've never had gelling with recently-purchased fuel at similar temps. Cars aren't affected by wind chill. Real ambient temp is what matters. On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, at 13:07, Kaleb

[MBZ] Perhaps not prepared for cold weather

2022-12-22 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
We are having sudden unprecedented cold here. It’s currently 1 and will be about 2-3 all night till tomorrow. It’s -20 with windchill. Wife took the truck to town a little while ago but it’s so cold I’m wondering if the diesels should have received does diesel treatment, or if there is a danger

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this Military diesel generator,$3,000

2022-12-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
If he wants to go whole house operation, yes. -D > On Dec 22, 2022, at 12:58 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 22/12/2022 9:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1184905995733482 >> > I would think he needs a much bigger unit.

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this Military diesel generator,$3,000

2022-12-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 22/12/2022 9:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1184905995733482 I would think he needs a much bigger unit. Maybe 20KW. Randy ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Turbo LS Swapped Benz 1987 Mercedes-Benz 400sel Sedan 4D, $4, 000

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I was more concerned about the radiator that appears to be mounted below the engine, or something, visible from under the car. The small one at front looks like maybe an oil cooler? Intercooler? The intake on the turbo needs a K yo. It does look like a reasonable install, but questions

Re: [MBZ] Good news/bad news CL600

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'll have to see what the WIS says, if it says.  I'm thinking this is what the guy who had it left it at the dealer for, traded it in or something then it went to a Copart auction.  I'm guessing like a 8-10hr job by the book but I don't know, might not be that long but it appears to be

Re: [MBZ] Turbo LS Swapped Benz 1987 Mercedes-Benz 400sel Sedan 4D, $4, 000

2022-12-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
More importantly, the question begs, “Why?” -D > On Dec 22, 2022, at 11:29 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Don’t have to sell but ready to start another project.(before I finish this > one) > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2994932374149292 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Good news/bad news CL600

2022-12-22 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How many hours of your labor would that take? On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 11:27 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The good news is that the oil cooler on the CL600 looks to be ok. So no > near-total engine tear down to replace it. Sorta good news is that the > issue

[MBZ] Turbo LS Swapped Benz 1987 Mercedes-Benz 400sel Sedan 4D, $4, 000

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Don’t have to sell but ready to start another project.(before I finish this one) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2994932374149292 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] Good news/bad news CL600

2022-12-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The good news is that the oil cooler on the CL600 looks to be ok. So no near-total engine tear down to replace it. Sorta good news is that the issue now appears to be the right cam position sensor, the code for which I saw when I was checking the car out. I think that’s what’s causing poor

Re: [MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a, $21, 500

2022-12-22 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:50:05 -0500 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Ran when parked > > 2 owners -- me and the US gummint > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/864815621230252 I flew in one of those when I was in ROTC field training in 1968. Nice little airplane. Craig

Re: [MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a, $21, 500

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Well, yeah, there's that aspect too.  It would make a great lawn ornament though.  i wonder if HOAs have prohibitions against parking airplanes in your front yard. There was some show where Clarkson or May had some aircraft hulk delivered and parked in the front "garden", his wife came out

Re: [MBZ] Kleb needs this Military diesel generator,$3,000

2022-12-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
For $3k he could get a similarly sized new Generac home standby unit. -D > On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1184905995733482 > > -- > --FT > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

[MBZ] Would someone actually pay this much for one of these things? 2014 Smart fortwo, $5, 800

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You could buy a nice E-klasse for that kind of money https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/739660263669599 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] The only item that is missing would be the transmission. 2002 Mercedes-Benz e 500 sports wagon 5.0l 4matic, $2, 000

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Minor details https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/653605946463443 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a, $21, 500

2022-12-22 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
"There's only time and opportunity for it to fly again.” And money. Lots and lots of money. -D > On Dec 22, 2022, at 10:50 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ran when parked > > 2 owners -- me and the US gummint > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/864815621230252 > > --

[MBZ] OT Engine is fully operational 1947 Lockhead t-33a,$21,500

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Ran when parked 2 owners -- me and the US gummint https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/864815621230252 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Kleb needs this Military diesel generator,$3,000

2022-12-22 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1184905995733482 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: