Re: [MBZ] Total insanity. 1982 300D - $7,500

To some, maybe. To me, no. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: December 15, 2023 8:49 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] Total insanity. 1982 300D - $7,500 No way these are worth this kind of money are they? https://nashville.

Re: [MBZ] Insurance

Insurance is out of control. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 8:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have talked about this a year or 2 ago, but it is time to do something > about USAA. Their prices are totally out of control for both home and auto, > with ze

[MBZ] Insurance

I have talked about this a year or 2 ago, but it is time to do something about USAA.   Their prices are totally out of control for both home and auto, with zero claims, zero accidents, and zero tickets.  Just a quick search doing a quote with progressive the auto is over half the price cheaper

[MBZ] Total insanity. 1982 300D - $7,500

No way these are worth this kind of money are they? https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-1982-mercedes-benz-300-td/7698084310.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change deliver

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 matic - Genuine Mercedes Spart Plug Question

What are the "additional functions" of a Genuine Mercedes-Benz spark plug I wonder? On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, at 19:26, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote: > According the the MB USA website, here: > https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/parts/star-parts > > "StarParts are designed using a certified develo

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 matic - Genuine Mercedes Spart Plug Question

According the the MB USA website, here: https://www.mbusa.com/en/owners/parts/star-parts "StarParts are designed using a certified development and approval process. They are new, *cost-optimized parts*. What differentiates them from Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts is a reduction of additional function

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Code 0522 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

"Permanent" coded are relatively new in autos. Perhaps the last 15 years. As you have observed, they are permanent. I would suspect it showed up due to lack of oil pressure after the oil and filter change. I'm not sure about Mercedes, but most domestic autos have a "flood mode" where you can dep

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 matic - Genuine Mercedes Spart Plug Question

On Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:24:56 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > A couple of things: > > 1.) If you get a bounce notice, say, for uploading an image that is > above the allowed amount (1 meg, I think - Kaleb can confirm) >From experience: 1040 kB Craig _

[MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic - Code 0522 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor

I just finished replacing all the coil packs and spark plugs on my daughter's 2011 Mercedes C300 4Matic w/110K miles to fix a few misfire codes that came on (P0300, P0305 & P0306).  Job was fairly easy and the codes disappeared and the car runs great! At the same time it was due an oil change so

Re: [MBZ] 2011 Mercedes C300 4 matic - Genuine Mercedes Spart Plug Question

A couple of things: 1.) If you get a bounce notice, say, for uploading an image that is above the allowed amount (1 meg, I think - Kaleb can confirm) would you please send me an email, private or otherwise, so I can release the message so it will go to the list? 2.) Despite htis conversation b

[MBZ] FCPE vid fastest Mercedes under $10k

This is good utuber. Watched it last evening. Some good comments with it too https://youtu.be/2TTszM6PH_s --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

So just keep your points setup and reinstall if the Pertronix setup fails. Points require effort on the regular. You WILL have to adjust points. This is worse on an engine that sits around a lot. You MIGHT have to replace a hall effect sensor on a Pertronix unit... -Curt On Friday, December 1

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

I follow a boating forum as well and folks on that forum rave about how great the Pertronix setups are on old MerCruiser  engines. They start faster etc. BUT some folks have also noted that they sometimes just die and leave them dead in the water. Not a quick fix if you have to order a new unit

Re: [MBZ] Fully restored 1975 300D on BAT

Well, If I was able to swap my car for a 300SD in comparable condition, I might be prepared to do so, but apart from that, I think I am quite happy to keep what I have. New cars are much too complicated. I like my simple old car, and barring any bad luck, I should be able to drive it for the re

Re: [MBZ] Fully restored 1975 300D on BAT

Here is your chance to add to your retirement nest egg, Randy! Put your car on BaT after you've cleaned it up. -D > On Dec 15, 2023, at 2:55 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 15/12/2023 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> Look at what the Dean-ster did to a W115 30

Re: [MBZ] Fully restored 1975 300D on BAT

On 15/12/2023 11:25 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Look at what the Dean-ster did to a W115 300D. Lead into gold. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-300d-12/ ___ Jeepers! I would hardly call that totally restored. Read the comme

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

AFAIK ours is an "Ignitor" system https://www.steinertractor.com/EIGN05-Electronic-Ignition-Kit-IH?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PMax%3A%20%28ROI%29%20Smart%20Shopping%20-%20High%20Margin%20-%20High%20CTR&utm_id=17561055353&utm_content=&utm_term=&mkwid=|pcrid||pkw||pmt||slid||pdv|c

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

I’ll ask. I could maybe get a F&F discount… You’ll need to send him the EIS --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 15, 2023, at 12:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes it’s keyless go, and no key came with the far. What does he charge for > such a service? > > Sent from my iPhone > >

Re: [MBZ] Floyd, Kaleb, and Me

I’m back in the woods a quarter mile and the trees block the eye in the sky. But yeah… --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 15, 2023, at 12:48 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Quite possibly a true picture. > > > Rick > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

On Fri, 15 Dec 2023 16:47:39 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > I put a Pertronix kit into my 1952 Farmall Super M and it's been > flawless. I looked on their website (https://pertronixbrands.com/) and found many offerings, but none specifically for tractors. Which one did you use?

Re: [MBZ] GL450 Deal

It’s a simple system. Air pump, distribution valve block, accumulator, air lines, front struts and rear bags and various sensors for pressure and level. DAS will lead you through tests to determine which components have gone bad. I just ordered an air line going between the valve and accumulator an

Re: [MBZ] Floyd, Kaleb, and Me

You need to move the house about 15' to the RIGHT to be able to drive a car out of the back 40. On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 12:48 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Very true pic > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 15, 2023, at 11:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes < > mer

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

My local hardware store can even close key fobs. On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 12:53 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Check with your local locksmith. The one here has several devices for > coding many different types of "smart" keys even if the original is > missing. Ther

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

Check with your local locksmith. The one here has several devices for coding many different types of "smart" keys even if the original is missing. There are some they cannot do however. On Fri, Dec 15, 2023, at 12:49, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Yes it’s keyless go, and no key came wi

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

Yes it’s keyless go, and no key came with the far. What does he charge for such a service? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 11:36 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is it a keyless go key? If so he can clone one off an existing key. If no > key he needs the EIS to pul

Re: [MBZ] Floyd, Kaleb, and Me

Very true pic Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 11:48 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Quite possibly a true picture. > > > Rick > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsu

[MBZ] Floyd, Kaleb, and Me

Quite possibly a true picture. Rick ___ 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_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

Is it a keyless go key? If so he can clone one off an existing key. If no key he needs the EIS to pull the data out of it and write a new key. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 15, 2023, at 12:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What all is required? I need a key for this copart 08

Re: [MBZ] When is One of Us Dipping our Collective Toe in This Ocean?

Maybe the owner is a realtor. Heat gun and some time--FTSent from iFōnOn Dec 15, 2023, at 12:25 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:Wonder why it was wrapped? How much of a pain is it to unwrap?  AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2023, at 10:17 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:It’s actu

Re: [MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay grade 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, $2, 000

Yeah it’s gone. Would have been a good deal --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 15, 2023, at 12:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It says this product is unavailable for me. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 15, 2023, at 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> 

[MBZ] Fully restored 1975 300D on BAT

Look at what the Dean-ster did to a W115 300D. Lead into gold. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1975-mercedes-benz-300d-12/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] When is One of Us Dipping our Collective Toe in This Ocean?

Wonder why it was wrapped? How much of a pain is it to unwrap?  AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2023, at 10:17 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:It’s actually gray which is better. Doesn’t say what the year is but that’s a bit low for these and might be “reasonable” in the market. --FTS

Re: [MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay grade 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, $2, 000

It says this product is unavailable for me. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 10:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > h I can see it > > --FT > >> On 12/15/23 10:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Unavailable >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> On Dec 15, 2

Re: [MBZ] GL450 Deal

If I had garage room I think I’d be tempted after first scoping it out really well. You have to expand your horizons, right? Flip it or drive it. AZBobSent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2023, at 10:13 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:That could be a reasonable deal. A compressor is $150 and ea

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

What all is required? I need a key for this copart 08 ML Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 10:04 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > My buddy can make them > > --FT > >> On 12/15/23 10:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> How do you get one made for free, much less o

Re: [MBZ] When is One of Us Dipping our Collective Toe in This Ocean?

It’s actually gray which is better. Doesn’t say what the year is but that’s a bit low for these and might be “reasonable” in the market. --FTSent from iFōnOn Dec 15, 2023, at 12:07 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649082817400350/ We could be so boug

Re: [MBZ] Cali Wagon in AZ

These E class wagons seem to be plentiful and not expensive. What's the catch? On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 8:20 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 📸 Look at this post on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/share/zZzgrPmhHmW6YtvU/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Non-Op Cali nonsense >

Re: [MBZ] Lost the L

That link wants me to download the app--FTSent from iFōnOn Dec 15, 2023, at 11:43 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://offerup.co/q1ETKgSqyFb Interesting.  AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___http://www.okiebenz.comTo search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] GL450 Deal

That could be a reasonable deal. A compressor is $150 and easy job if that’s all it isno balls and will not respond to “is this still available?”--FTSent from iFōnOn Dec 15, 2023, at 11:58 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724162439643044/ Repair the

Re: [MBZ] When is One of Us Dipping our Collective Toe in This Ocean?

Prices are coming down $1k every 2 years. On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 12:07 PM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649082817400350/ > > > > We could be so bougie… > > > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

[MBZ] When is One of Us Dipping our Collective Toe in This Ocean?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/649082817400350/ We could be so bougie…  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: http://ma

Re: [MBZ] GL450 Deal

Love those running boards. On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 11:58 AM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724162439643044/ > > > > Repair the suspension and detail her and you’re in like Flynn. > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail

[MBZ] GL450 Deal

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/724162439643044/ Repair the suspension and detail her and you’re in like Flynn. AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows  ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or c

Re: [MBZ] Lost the L

European model. Icon gold? On Fri, Dec 15, 2023 at 11:43 AM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://offerup.co/q1ETKgSqyFb > > > > Interesting. > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail for > Windows > > >

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

Relatively reliable up until you leave the ignition on and not at all reliable if the bushing in the distributor wears at all. I put a Pertronix kit into my 1952 Farmall Super M and it's been flawless. The tractor started right up and has run perfectly from day 1. The only problem I've had with

[MBZ] Lost the L

https://offerup.co/q1ETKgSqyFb Interesting.  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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/merce

Re: [MBZ] Don’t See These Too Often

Points and condenser are pretty reliable. Randy On 14/12/2023 9:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: These days there are lots of options for throttle body injection. If I weren't concerned about originality thats the way I'd go. I've been trying to resist buying an early 1950s Chevy dump

Re: [MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay grade 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, $2, 000

“Listing isn’t available anymore”Did you buy it, Kaleb? AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows From: Floyd Thursby via MercedesSent: Friday, December 15, 2023 9:05 AMTo: mercedes@okiebenz.comCc: Floyd ThursbySubject: Re: [MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay

Re: [MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay grade 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, $2, 000

h I can see it --FT On 12/15/23 10:52 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Unavailable Sent from my iPhone On Dec 15, 2023, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This looks good and price is not entirely crazy. Probably simple fix to get it running, filters or something.

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

My buddy can make them --FT On 12/15/23 10:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: How do you get one made for free, much less outside the dealer network? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 15, 2023, at 9:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It's like $400 from the stealer or I can get one

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

He “knows a guy”… -D > On Dec 15, 2023, at 10:51 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > How do you get one made for free, much less outside the dealer network? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 15, 2023, at 9:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> It's like $400 from t

Re: [MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay grade 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, $2, 000

Unavailable Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 9:48 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > This looks good and price is not entirely crazy. Probably simple fix to get > it running, filters or something. Interior is nice color > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5037

Re: [MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

How do you get one made for free, much less outside the dealer network? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 9:37 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > It's like $400 from the stealer or I can get one made for free. Looks > decent but no hitch > > https://www.facebook.com/market

[MBZ] Not currently running not getting sufficient fuel delivery. It's above my pay grade 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 d, $2, 000

This looks good and price is not entirely crazy.  Probably simple fix to get it running, filters or something.  Interior is nice color https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/50373067566964 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

That would look majestic sitting at Okie Acres. The only thing that would make it any better is some type of velour interior. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 7:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I thought Earl Sheib was out of business? > > -D > >> On Dec 15

[MBZ] I cant afford to get key made that's why I'm selling it 2009 Mercedes-Benz ml 550, $2, 000

It's like $400 from the stealer or I can get one made for free.  Looks decent but no hitch https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/375846224844985 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

I thought Earl Sheib was out of business? -D > On Dec 15, 2023, at 8:21 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > 📸 Look at this post on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/share/CDwJGxXZFGBidjgW/?mibextid=79PoIi > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

Needed eye bleach warning —FT Sent from my iPad > On Dec 15, 2023, at 8:22 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > 📸 Look at this post on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/share/CDwJGxXZFGBidjgW/?mibextid=79PoIi > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

Go get it Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2023, at 7:22 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > 📸 Look at this post on Facebook > https://www.facebook.com/share/CDwJGxXZFGBidjgW/?mibextid=79PoIi > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.ok

[MBZ] What is the Opposite of Realtor Spec?

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/CDwJGxXZFGBidjgW/?mibextid=79PoIi AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: h

[MBZ] Cali Wagon in AZ

📸 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/zZzgrPmhHmW6YtvU/?mibextid=79PoIi Non-Op Cali nonsense AZBob Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de