Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

Yes, sir! I put it on the charger this morning. -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 6:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > He took his chances and you won, fair and square. Nothing to gloat over but > the happiness of getting a good deal > > I expect those to be on the CL by early

Re: [MBZ] In the ghetto

“Pimpalicious”? -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 6:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > What is this thing? E230? Euro model? Interesting interior with the plaid > stuff. The candy apple red is interesting too. The wheels are horrendous. > > I don’t think English is the seller’s

Re: [MBZ] big body Mercedes with black editor and interior. 2009 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 550 Coupe 4D, $8, 900

They look like they've been in a vise. On Sun, Dec 31, 2023, 9:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Never cared for those. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 31, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 4 door

Re: [MBZ] Broken bolts

I hate it when that happens --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube > on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out > holes and

Re: [MBZ] big body Mercedes with black editor and interior. 2009 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 550 Coupe 4D, $8, 900

Never cared for those. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 8:18 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > 4 door coupe? > >> On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 1:37 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Price is a little optimistic (not much) and it looks

Re: [MBZ] big body Mercedes with black editor and interior. 2009 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 550 Coupe 4D, $8, 900

4 door coupe? On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 1:37 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Price is a little optimistic (not much) and it looks well cared for. > > -D > > > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Looks

Re: [MBZ] Designo blue interior (and custom exterior) 2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $5, 500

Tasteless without being garish. $3500. On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 12:34 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Price is high for a wrecked/repaired car > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1964175723984689/ > > -- > --FT > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Broken bolts

Sehr gute Arbeit! Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube > on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out > holes and tapping them.

Re: [MBZ] Broken bolts

Nice work! > On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:51 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube > on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out > holes and tapping them. In always afraid I’m going

[MBZ] Benzing today on ML63

I was getting error codes that suggested rear wheel speed sensors were not working, and indeed on a drive up the driveway there was no rpm output showing. Weird both went bad. This drove the transmission into limp mode with an error that transmission output speed was not matching wheel speed.

Re: [MBZ] In the ghetto

What is this thing? E230? Euro model? Interesting interior with the plaid stuff. The candy apple red is interesting too. The wheels are horrendous. I don’t think English is the seller’s second or third language. No tittle --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 31, 2023, at 5:50 PM, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

He took his chances and you won, fair and square. Nothing to gloat over but the happiness of getting a good deal I expect those to be on the CL by early afternoon tomorrow and pics shared --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 31, 2023, at 2:01 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I’m

[MBZ] In the ghetto

 Look at this post on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/FrNMMH3Mq4pj36UW/?mibextid=79PoIi 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:

[MBZ] Last Moose day of 2023

"He just stopped, turned and looked at us to say, ‘Please tell me you didn’t record that.’” https://fox13news.com/news/watch-moose-deadpans-to-camera-after-getting-pied-in-the-face-with-snow

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

It’s boring beige too. That would need a refit --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 31, 2023, at 2:33 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > No beaded seatcovers in the cockpit? Pass. > >> On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 12:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

That’s Maurice who died not long ago. An unreconstructed old racist. Interestingly he had a 300D at some point that was up for sale in Savannah some years ago. It was blue as I recall and quite nice. The Q is not particularly good either. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:11 PM,

[MBZ] Broken bolts

Had one of the bolts break on the GL oil cooler job. It’s for the egr tube on the back of the turbo. One thing I suck at and hate doing is drilling out holes and tapping them. In always afraid I’m going to screw it it up worse than it was. First attempt was stud remover but not enough of the

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

Yeah, unless it has KeylessGo it’s a hard “switchblade” key in a fob. -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 4:14 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2023-12-31 16:03, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > >> Make sure you have two keys to the ML; you keep one and your wife keeps >> one. That saved our bacon

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

On 2023-12-31 16:03, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Make sure you have two keys to the ML; you keep one and your wife keeps one. That saved our bacon once when we were on our 2018 road trip. My 2003 ML350 has metal (switchblade) keys, I'm sure his 2004 does also. If there's only one key/fob, try

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

I've done the drive from CLT to Greenville. I noticed that there there were about a billion BBQ places on that drive and they all have the same pig in a chef's hat sign. The guys at the TV station I was working at told me that you can tell the good BBQ places because the pig is smiling. If the

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

On Sun, 31 Dec 2023 08:43:25 -0700 Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I > pulled the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax > was a thing of beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and > the

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlybird!!! -- 1962 Bell Helicopter 47-g3b1, $245, 000

I would like to go on record with the posit that there is no "fun way to kill yourself"... My fun bucket list only involves avoiding and surviving any and all near death experiences. On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 11:04 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I wouldn’t think

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

No beaded seatcovers in the cockpit? Pass. On Sun, Dec 31, 2023 at 12:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Azerbaijan Airlines. let me check my Powerball tikkie > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/197026710126933/ > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

I’m happy. I don’t think the seller is very happy, though. This was his post after the hammer fell: "SINCE IM ON THIS SITE, I NEVER SEEN A DEAL LIKE THAT. I GUESS THE BUYER IS LUCKY :) THANK YOU FOR THE BIDDING EVERYONE.” I guess that confirms that I did, in fact, get a deal. -D > On Dec 31,

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

Now that’s an idea. Leave plenty of room to haul cars. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did not win the Parball jackpot so will have to hold off on a purchase. I > wonder what it would cost to fully pimp out the interior into a

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

I remember my last 757 flight. Got stranded in DFW due to delays, stayed overnight and flew to Boston on an American 757 about 4 or so years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:14 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Inefficient. They suck fuel. I think there are

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

Got ya, sounds like a good deal. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:13 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > No. I paid $750 for the wheels and $225 buyer’s premium for a total of $975. > Sorry for any confusion. > > These are typically going for $1500-$2000/set or more,

Re: [MBZ] big body Mercedes with black editor and interior. 2009 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 550 Coupe 4D, $8, 900

Price is a little optimistic (not much) and it looks well cared for. -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:45 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like a white guy selling it though > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/361648683228970 > > -- > --FT >

[MBZ] New coiloves (Godspeed). ,,Cons; ,Need to be painted. 2006 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 500 Coupe 4D,$3,500

ouch.  Still looks slammed even with the new coiloves Almost got to paint the bumper n hood. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1215152986556886/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

Talk to Grant, I’m sure he has the connections for such things. -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did not win the Parball jackpot so will have to hold off on a purchase. I > wonder what it would cost to fully pimp out the interior into a flying RV,

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

I did not win the Parball jackpot so will have to hold off on a purchase.  I wonder what it would cost to fully pimp out the interior into a flying RV, and if I could get a cargo door and ramp to load a car or two into --FT On 12/31/23 1:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yea, not

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

Good score although the buyer premium seems quite excessive on lower priced items --FT On 12/31/23 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So you are saying you got the wheels for $325 with fee? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 31, 2023, at 11:55 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

Inefficient. They suck fuel. I think there are only about 10 still in active passenger service with Delta, and those are in the process of being phased out. -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 1:10 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yea, not sure why they are/were being phased out of

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

No. I paid $750 for the wheels and $225 buyer’s premium for a total of $975. Sorry for any confusion. These are typically going for $1500-$2000/set or more, with worn tires. -D On Dec 31, 2023, at 1:09 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: So you are saying you got the wheels for $325 with

[MBZ] OT great for the Wright person 2002 Interplane skyboy light sport airplane, $20, 000

Orville and Wilbur would agree.  This looks kinda interesting and would probably not kill you straightaway, seems almost like a glider with an engine https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/905893434585112/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

Yea, not sure why they are/were being phased out of passenger service. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Worked with a woman whose son used to fly a cargo variant of these for > FedEx. He said they were the rocket ship of the

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

So you are saying you got the wheels for $325 with fee? Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2023, at 11:55 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > For those of you who follow auctions, I had an experience with MB Market > recently that I thought I would share: > > I keep half an eye out

Re: [MBZ] Auction Fun

To clarify, that price is per each wheel ($300-$400). -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:54 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > For those of you who follow auctions, I had an experience with MB Market > recently that I thought I would share: > > I keep half an eye out for a set of

Re: [MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

Worked with a woman whose son used to fly a cargo variant of these for FedEx. He said they were the rocket ship of the airways at the time and great fun to fly. -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 1:01 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Azerbaijan Airlines. let me check my Powerball tikkie >

Re: [MBZ] OT Whirlybird!!! -- 1962 Bell Helicopter 47-g3b1, $245, 000

I wouldn’t think so until Grant took the lift out of the autorotation idea… I’m not sure I would have the coordination to do the foot pedals and twisty stick at the same time. I guess it’s no different than yoke and rudder… -D > On Dec 31, 2023, at 12:55 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

[MBZ] OT This does not look sketchy at all -- 2000 Boeing 757, $9, 000, 000

Azerbaijan Airlines.  let me check my Powerball tikkie https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/197026710126933/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT Flaming death potential -- Kabota 3 Cylinder Diesel Engine now you can make it go 70 mph -- 2000 Corbin sparrow, $7, 800

Interesting build but little detail https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/255366450376826 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] OT Whirlybird!!! -- 1962 Bell Helicopter 47-g3b1,$245,000

This is way cool.  Might be a fun way to kill onesself https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1074877100174545 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] big body Mercedes with black editor and interior. 2009 Mercedes-Benz cls-class CLS 550 Coupe 4D, $8, 900

Looks like a white guy selling it though https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/361648683228970 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] My Husband said **** the Beamer and got us a Benz -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Sedan 4D, $2, 500

I think Clarissa is saying the Benz and wants her Beamer back and her husband is probably in the dog house for a bit Car runs and drives great breaks were just serviced engine good clean brand new key fobs computer system died and needs to be reprogrammed that’s the ONLY issue once it’s

[MBZ] SMALL FIRE AT REAR CONSOLE TV burned my potato cam -- 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $5, 000

And no pics of the burned console, not that anything would be particularly noticeable in the 100k pixel images https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/349578671301585 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] E320 not a crazy price -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class,$2,700

Looks OK https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/7273202852702163 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Designo blue interior (and custom exterior) 2004 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 320 Wagon 4D, $5, 500

Price is high for a wrecked/repaired car https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1964175723984689/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Starts and drives but needs [UNSPECIFIED] mechanical work -- 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 350 Sedan 4D, $2, 800

Somewhat boring spec but looks reasonably decent for 170kmi.  The mechanical work is a mystery https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/337222625764156/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] water pump pulley went bad over the weekend 2006 Mercedes Benz E320 CDI - $3, 000 (Mint Hill)

Looks to be in reasonably good shape, might be worth checking out and negotiating a price more like $2500 Repair cost is around $500-$1200. ($100-300 for parts, $800-$1000 for labor) Repair DIY guide https://www.benzworld.org/threads/06-320-cdi-water-pump-replacement.2200881/ oil change and

[MBZ] Buy my slammed car for $5k more than it is worth -- 2000 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 430 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

Although the wheels are worth something https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/384106030772975/ -- --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 Another way to die quickly -- 2023 Tuktuk,$8,000

> “equivalent of a gulf cart’”? > I wonder what a “gulf” cart is? Usually found post-hurricane near coastal golf courses? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

Weather looks like it will be good mid week, as there are some parts of I-40 through the mountains in WNC and ETN that can be challenging if weather gets rough. But you will be in a FO WHEEL DRAV!!!If you decide to go the suthrun route let me know I could meet you on I-95 to get/remove the

Re: [MBZ] One for RR -- 2004 Mercedes-Benz m-class ML 350 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 800

With all the heavy lifting done by Floyd and Floyd’s daughter’s BF, I pulled the trigger and bought this. It was as represented, the Car Fax was a thing of beauty (having been a CPO at one point in its life), and the seller was responsive , respectful and honorable.  Plans are to fly standby into

Re: [MBZ] 1953 MERCEDES

Bring that up here with you, I’d do something with that NIEW BREAK LIGHT LENSES —FT Sent from my iPad > On Dec 31, 2023, at 10:14 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > He keeps dropping the price. A 2024 project for someone? > >

[MBZ] 1953 MERCEDES

He keeps dropping the price. A 2024 project for someone?  https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/phoenix-1953-mercedes/7702569963.htmlSent from Mail for Windows AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To