Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

If you drive in the winter on salted roads, in my experience rust is inevitable. Some cars hold out longer than others before it becomes a visible problem. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, at 23:38, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:54:21 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >> I h

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:54:21 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have never seen any rust on a X/W164, but I am sure there are rusty > cars out there.  These do not seem prone to rust. It's good to know they have gotten the rust proofing right. Craig _

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

I have never seen any rust on a X/W164, but I am sure there are rusty cars out there.  These do not seem prone to rust. On 8/6/2023 10:52 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:50:31 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: It is not rust, just a dirty water stain probably from

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 22:50:31 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > It is not rust, just a dirty water stain probably from a slight leak > around the door handle. Oh, OK. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

It is not rust, just a dirty water stain probably from a slight leak around the door handle. On 8/6/2023 8:50 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 19:45:20 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: With the window regulator out, the entire center of the inner door is wide open. Wi

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

Good write up. Strong work. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 6, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch > latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This > must be a co

Re: [MBZ] Thumbnail pics -- 1973 28C Mercedes For Sale! - $14, 000 (Durham)

Lots of curb appeal. Red Interiors sell. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, 12:17 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > But it looks nice > > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/durham-mercedes-for-sale/7651449530.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > h

Re: [MBZ] R320CDI 4M with tow hitch -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz r-class, $3, 200

Why do they all have to be silver? On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, 12:39 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is something leaking from under the dash? Front floor mats look wet. > > A few bits and pieces missing or detached, but doesn't look too bad > overall for a 200K mile car.

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

On Sun, 6 Aug 2023 19:45:20 -0500 Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > With the window regulator out, the entire center of the inner door is > wide open. Within, there is a flimsy piece of sheet metal that runs > across the door that I guess is supposed to reenforce it. It’s not like > the big th

Re: [MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

Attaboy!! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2023, at 8:45 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch > latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This > must be a common failure as new

[MBZ] Difference in build quality between old and new MB, aka todays GL adventures

Wife is out of town and she tore up 2 things on the GL. First the rear hatch latch failed. Motor tried to suck in the door but it just doesn’t latch. This must be a common failure as new Chinese ones are available for less than $40 all over eBay. The new dealer part is $300+ IIRC. Next thing was

Re: [MBZ] 2004 C240 4matic - 112k miles - $2,000

Hard to tell what condition it’s in but “as is” is enough to look at $1k. Probably a good winter beater with some cheap winter tires if you live In the snow regions --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 6, 2023, at 11:33 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like it might need a front bu

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes people are very picky; 1980 Mercedes 2 door 300 SD - $3,400 (St Augustine)

You are very picky --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 6, 2023, at 5:08 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > And probably the absolute worst W123 coupe you could choose. > > Normally aspirated and has the Type III ACC servo. > > -D > > From: Mercedes on b

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 4.5 & 280sel 4.5,$4,000

I should buy them out from under Kleb --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 6, 2023, at 5:12 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's a heck of a deal, even if you bought them for parts! > > -D > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via > Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 4.5 & 280sel 4.5,$4,000

Hm Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 6, 2023, at 4:12 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's a heck of a deal, even if you bought them for parts! > > -D > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via > Mercedes > Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023

Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

In Floriduh, especially where the southern manse is, the good blue stuff is typically in the same price range as premium. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of OK Don via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 1:09 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: OK Don Subject:

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 4.5 & 280sel 4.5,$4,000

That's a heck of a deal, even if you bought them for parts! -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 12:38 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subject: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 4.5 & 280sel 4.5

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes people are very picky; 1980 Mercedes 2 door 300 SD - $3,400 (St Augustine)

And probably the absolute worst W123 coupe you could choose. Normally aspirated and has the Type III ACC servo. -D From: Mercedes on behalf of Floyd Thursby via Mercedes Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2023 12:18 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Subj

[MBZ] has recently been damaged by flood water 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 430 4MATIC Sedan 4D. $700

Looks nice enough. Has a noise coming from the motor https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/135406922927563/ --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] E320

On 2023-08-06 13:02, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Any notable specific issues besides the spring perches? Conductor plate, oil leaks in the transmission electrical connector, but the internet is full of info on fixing those economically, assuming the TCM hasn't been soaked in ATF yet. __

Re: [MBZ] E320

> I have a nice silver/gray 99E320 I would sell for $2600, about that many > miles. $3900 is stupid money but I'm sure he doesn't want to hear that His mother's 4wd version was $2500 a few years ago. But, prices in WA are at record highs. For example, gas is (I believe) the highest in the natio

[MBZ] I'm seeing rat rod here -- 1961 Mercedes-Benz,$1,500

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/774563247758470 -- --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/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebe

Re: [MBZ] E320

I have a nice silver/gray 99E320 I would sell for $2600, about that many miles.  $3900 is stupid money but I'm sure he doesn't want to hear that --FT On 8/6/23 1:02 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: My 21yo 'adulting' son is going to look at a 2000 E320 today, to replace the rusting 1986 190D

Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

Pure gas here is 30 - 40 cents more than contaminated gas, $3.80/gal. last I looked. I run it in both vehicles, the airplane, and all the lawn maintenance engines. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 9:59 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 23:00, RICK HAWKIN

[MBZ] E320

My 21yo 'adulting' son is going to look at a 2000 E320 today, to replace the rusting 1986 190D of mine he's been driving. White/tan, 153kmi, 2wd. IIRC they're asking $3900. I've tried to give him advice, and have offered any help he is willing to ask for, but... Any notable specific issues besid

[MBZ] 300 Hp Mercedes Eng. 413k miles, 2007 Freightliner m-2, $44, 000

Think of the damage I could do... https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/780443950485765/ -- --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.

Re: [MBZ] R320CDI 4M with tow hitch -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz r-class, $3, 200

Is something leaking from under the dash? Front floor mats look wet. A few bits and pieces missing or detached, but doesn't look too bad overall for a 200K mile car. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, at 11:34, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Runs good,clean title,cash talks. > > https://www.facebook.com

[MBZ] 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300sel 4.5 & 280sel 4.5,$4,000

Interesting offer https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/308709721620293/ -- --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/mailman/list

[MBZ] R320CDI 4M with tow hitch -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz r-class, $3, 200

Runs good,clean title,cash talks. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/768129938330451/ -- --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.co

[MBZ] Beater 2003 E320 -- CHEAP DEPENDABLE CAR - $1,800

Good project for a kid, get some junkyard parts https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/brunswick-cheap-dependable-car/7650782411.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

[MBZ] No A/C so perfect for the winter time Mercedes Benz ML430 2000 - $1, 600

I’m fact just returned from DC. Dependable! https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-mercedes-benz-ml/7650910111.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery o

[MBZ] Mercedes people are very picky; 1980 Mercedes 2 door 300 SD - $3,400 (St Augustine)

300CD, not a $3400 car https://staugustine.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-augustine-1980-mercedes-door-300/7651324537.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] Thumbnail pics -- 1973 28C Mercedes For Sale! - $14, 000 (Durham)

But it looks nice https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/durham-mercedes-for-sale/7651449530.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebe

[MBZ] 2004 C240 4matic - 112k miles - $2,000

Looks like it might need a front bumper in addition to the windshield. Maybe $800 - $1k if it's mechanically sound and you wanted a cheep klasse 4matic as a winter beater. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2004-mercedes/7651664851.html ___ htt

Re: [MBZ] How's Your Aura, Dora?

THIS VEHICAL HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE NEW COST UPWARD OF $75,000 On Sun, Aug 6, 2023, at 08:52, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > PRESTINE AND MANIC AND CAPSLOCK STUCK AND MANIC AND INCAPABLE OF TAKING > WHOLE CAR PICTURES AND MANIC OR PICTURES IN FOCUS AND MANIC THATS A $5K > VEHICLE GIV

Re: [MBZ] And it’s a diesel

On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, at 23:00, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes wrote: > I bought some lawnmower gas today here on tybee island … I like to use > ethanol free and it cost $16 to over fill a 2 and 1 gal gas can … > almost $5 a gal!! I can get ethanol-free here at one place I know of, it's near the lake

Re: [MBZ] How's Your Aura, Dora?

PRESTINE AND MANIC AND CAPSLOCK STUCK AND MANIC AND INCAPABLE OF TAKING WHOLE CAR PICTURES AND MANIC OR PICTURES IN FOCUS AND MANIC THATS A $5K VEHICLE GIVEN AGE AND MILES I’M MANIC AND NO TOW HITCH (THAT I CAN SEE EVEN THO IM MANIC AND ITS PRESTINE. MAYBE A BIT MORE WITH ALL THE RECORDS BUT IT

Re: [MBZ] How's Your Aura, Dora?

Correct spelling is optional if written in ALL CAPS. On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 8:41 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/tangerine-2008-mercedes-gl450prestine/7651617786.html > [https://images.craigslist.org/00R0R_gTTspJYMSCD_0CI0t2_

[MBZ] How's Your Aura, Dora?

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