Re: [MBZ] Bornite

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That is super rare. I've never even heard of this color. Buy the car or you will forever regret it. The asking price is naively low. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 7:24 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So the guy gave me the vin and it turns out it’s

Re: [MBZ] Come See the Mouse...

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Post has been deleted. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 7:04 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > North of Orlando, 2-1/2 hours away on a good day if not more. > > -D > > > On Apr 29, 2023, at 4:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

[MBZ] Bornite

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So the guy gave me the vin and it turns out it’s Bornite/blackberry. I thought this color looked a little different than what you typically see. Is this somewhat an unusual color? I got the guy down to $2200. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3141883562775879/ Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Knackering today

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I have a bunch of “private” knackers around that specialize in European cars, but their prices are just stupid. LKQ isn’t too far from me, but it’s worthless. There are “lot rats” that strip anything and everything of value on cars as soon as they come in, no doubt to resell on eBay. So

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Want an R107?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It’s either a euro or it’s older than a 77 with the manual climate control. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 6:03 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > From an old rich guy in Naples? > > https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-1977-mercedes-450-sl/7615790954.html

Re: [MBZ] Come See the Mouse...

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
North of Orlando, 2-1/2 hours away on a good day if not more. -D > On Apr 29, 2023, at 4:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmmm. How far away is this from you? Been looking for an excuse to go to > FL. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 29, 2023, at 6:00 PM, dan

[MBZ] Anyone Want an R107?

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
From an old rich guy in Naples? https://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/d/naples-1977-mercedes-450-sl/7615790954.html The color combination reminds me of my Dad’s 1976 Cordoba. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Come See the Mouse...

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Hmmm. How far away is this from you? Been looking for an excuse to go to FL. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 6:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > …and drive your new GL back! > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/winter-park-2007-mercedes-gl450/7615827548.html

[MBZ] Come See the Mouse...

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
…and drive your new GL back! https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/winter-park-2007-mercedes-gl450/7615827548.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E500 Wagon 4Matic - 150k miles - $6,000

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That is actually a very good deal if it checks out. -D > On Apr 29, 2023, at 3:41 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks alright aside from the wheels. > > https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-lafayette-mercedes-e500-wagon-2005/7615803145.html >

[MBZ] 2005 E320 CDI - 198k miles - $4,500

2023-04-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Maybe not too bad if really no rust. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2005-mercedes-benz-e320-cdi/7615590611.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

[MBZ] 2005 E500 Wagon 4Matic - 150k miles - $6,000

2023-04-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks alright aside from the wheels. https://tippecanoe.craigslist.org/cto/d/west-lafayette-mercedes-e500-wagon-2005/7615803145.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] A Little Pricey...

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Nice but holy crack, they are double or triple the price. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 4:51 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > …but a nice looking W140, even if it is a pre-facelift model: > > https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeland-benz-500s/7615758369.html >

Re: [MBZ] perfect hood stack candidate -- 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $700

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That hurts me to look at that. It is kinda like looking at the poor, abused animals in a shelter. I feel the universe should have us be the judge and jury as to when an old MB, if we are certain it cannot be saved to be any sort of useful transportation a normal human, can be released to the

[MBZ] A Little Pricey...

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
…but a nice looking W140, even if it is a pre-facelift model: https://lakeland.craigslist.org/cto/d/lakeland-benz-500s/7615758369.html Love that interior. -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] 2004 S430 - 187k miles -$5,000

2023-04-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Body shops don't really "repair" anything anymore, they swap on new parts. The hood and fender probably could have been hammered out and fixed, but that requires more skill than just replacing them. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023, at 11:58, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > And new cars are a bit

Re: [MBZ] Variations on Hood Stacks

2023-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Why do I get the feeling that was a halfway decent, rustfree green 300D turbo before some fool got his hands on it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] perfect hood stack candidate -- 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $700

2023-04-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
"Air blows cold all winter" "Only driven on Sundays to the local mud bog races" On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 12:29 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Great paint job > > 1982 Mercedes Benz. No title. Needs to be jumped to start but runs. > Might need to have it towed.

[MBZ] perfect hood stack candidate -- 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $700

2023-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Great paint job 1982 Mercedes Benz. No title. Needs to be jumped to start but runs. Might need to have it towed. Needs work. Inside Needs work. $700 obo. It's been sitting for awhile DO NOT ASK FOR A PHONE NUMBER https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1395659827834038 -- --FT

[MBZ] This would be so tempting if closer -- 2009 Mercedes-Benz gl450, $2, 250

2023-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Cranks right up. Runs and drives. It is making a loud squeal when driving. Just want it gone. Sold as is. Thanks https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/558747202954575 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] transmission no shift correct, good engine 153k Miles, no catalic , 2000 Mercedes-Benz ml430 Transmission problem, $1, 500

2023-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So a new conductor plate, and a catalic bypass pipe, I guess it would run, but more like a $500 deal https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/963562615080334 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] Beautiful candy with Vogues 2007 Mercedes-Benz s550,$8,500

2023-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
to each his own... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3310029912580172 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] What you see is what you get. Salvage title. 2007 Mercedes-Benz s-class S550, $3, 800

2023-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This would not be a bad deal to fix up.  This has less damage than the one I got https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/260409923019708 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] 216kmiles, looks decent -- 2006 Mercedes E320CDI,$2,750

2023-04-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Front seats probably tacobelled but for the price might not be a bad deal Interior is reasonably clean, seats could use a cover, no dashboard cracks! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/774717744369373 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Knackering today

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I miss going on excursions like that. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Met Max at a local junkyard that had a coupla 211s, one black/black. He > needed a fender and door for the E350 and I needed airbags and rear door

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:34:52 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have less than a grand in my rim clamp machine and balancer. It’s > very convenient being able to pop a tire off a rim, swap tires, install > new tires etc. Saves a ton of time having to go to a tire shop and wait > around

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I noticed that those Brands were unfamiliar although the prices were great. I doubt I will be doing a lot of driving as the 300sd has historic plates which limits me. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023, 1:34 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have less than a grand in my rim

Re: [MBZ] Variations on Hood Stacks

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You know I could see the rear stack out the side, that makes more sense that a hood stack. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 12:01 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have no words. > >

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have less than a grand in my rim clamp machine and balancer. It’s very convenient being able to pop a tire off a rim, swap tires, install new tires etc. Saves a ton of time having to go to a tire shop and wait around for them to try and sell me additional crap. Seems like the rate for mount

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Hahaha… AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 10:02 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Better do the maths, buddy. I can pay for a lot of tire swaps and balances > for what you’ve spent on equipment. Not to mention the space it takes up. > > -D > >> On Apr 29, 2023,

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Better do the maths, buddy. I can pay for a lot of tire swaps and balances for what you’ve spent on equipment. Not to mention the space it takes up. -D > On Apr 29, 2023, at 9:48 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s why it pays to have your own tire machines and balancer. >

[MBZ] Variations on Hood Stacks

2023-04-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I have no words. https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/new-port-richey-1984-mercedes-benz-300/7615708179.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2004 S430 - 187k miles -$5,000

2023-04-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
And new cars are a bit frightening in a number of ways. One of our neighbours has an essentially new Audi. He was in a minor fender bender. The car was still driveable but the hood, left fender, bumper etc were damaged. I talked to him yesterday and he said it cost $35,000 to repair it. The

Re: [MBZ] Anyone need a forever home?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Might not be a bad idea Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 11:09 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > Thinking of branching out to a more lucrative profession? > >> On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That’s why it pays to have your own tire machines and balancer. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 11:01 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > tirerack.com but you'll have to pay a local shop for mounting and balancing, > so it may not be a huge savings in the end. They do have

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Discount tire direct or tires easy. Your best bet for these size tires is probably going to be tires easy. They have a lot more options but you never heard of most. Just an FIY I just bought a set of Lexin or something like that as they were actually H rated tires and seemed to be the best bet.

Re: [MBZ] Is this an unusual color for this somewhat beat up 126?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Windows are an easy fix - the plastic thingie that fits in the channel needs to be replaced. Definitely has possibilities. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 9:31 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3141883562775879/ > > > Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Anyone need a forever home?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thinking of branching out to a more lucrative profession? On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 9:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/949638186473941/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
tirerack.com but you'll have to pay a local shop for mounting and balancing, so it may not be a huge savings in the end. They do have a great selection though, more than most retail shops have. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023, at 10:54, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > The Michelins on my new '85

Re: [MBZ] O.T. What is This?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The deal of a lifetime. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023 at 11:34 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is it a car? A truck? AI? A scam? A post-crack FBMP sesh? A vehicle choice > on Grand Theft Auto? > > > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/252390333918235/ > > > > AZBob >

[MBZ] Old tires issue?

2023-04-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The Michelins on my new '85 300SD have good tread but a 2012 date code and ride harshly over rough roads due to age related stiffness. What's a good website for discounted tires? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] O.T. What is This?

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Is it a car? A truck? AI? A scam? A post-crack FBMP sesh? A vehicle choice on Grand Theft Auto? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/252390333918235/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A Prime $500 or Less Okie Acres Prospect

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is some scary rust. What moron goes thru the trouble to pull a used wheel bearing to use on another car? Bearings are cheap. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2023, at 10:09 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > Vegas is far away, however. People be crazy. > >

[MBZ] '99 E320

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
117000 millas, functional interiors, frozen air conditioning, 100% tires https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1379050806269905/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] The Hardtop is Worth at Least $7

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/603073045332810/ 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] A Prime $500 or Less Okie Acres Prospect

2023-04-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Vegas is far away, however. People be crazy. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/147208918322442/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Is this an unusual color for this somewhat beat up 126?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Anyone need a forever home?

2023-04-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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