Re: [MBZ] 2002 SLK320 - 175k miles - $4,500

Quite precious for a 22yo car --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 8:40 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "interior in good shape" but no photos. > > https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2002-mercedes-slk320/7717442583.html >

Re: [MBZ] Price reduced for blemish - 2010 R350 - $7,995

Maybe $4k on a good day --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 8:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "Blemish" meaning 3 square feet of blue duct tape. > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2010-mercedes-benz-r350/7717432182.html >

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this

Seems like you are trying to sell one. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 13, 2024, at 9:02 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I would rather have the “Deathmobile” from Animal House. > > -D > >> On Feb 13, 2024, at 7:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: >> >>

Re: [MBZ] OT I always thought these were kinda cool 1990 Reatta Convertable

It's like a middle class Allante. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 3:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There was a red one around the corner from me ages ago when I lived up > near Boston, I always thought it was really nice but didn't know much > about them. Sort of a

Re: [MBZ] 2012 E350 - 55k miles - $12,995

So the car was totaled? On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 6:08 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks very clean, but would need to know more about the rebuilt title. > > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2012-mercedes-benz-e350/7717349899.html >

[MBZ] Somebody needs this

I would rather have the “Deathmobile” from Animal House. -D > On Feb 13, 2024, at 7:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/share/UTpReQfEPwZFKdpH/?mibextid=79PoIi > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > Daveslist mailing list >

Re: [MBZ] clean NC title without any word 'salvage' on it. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190d turbo diesel - $10, 000 (chapel hill)

The odometer stopped working at 200k so the mileage reading is an undercount. Buy buy buy! On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 5:12 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Chapel Liberhill > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 13, 2024, at 4:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes <

[MBZ] Somebody needs this

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[MBZ] Price reduced for blemish - 2010 R350 - $7,995

"Blemish" meaning 3 square feet of blue duct tape. https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/indianapolis-2010-mercedes-benz-r350/7717432182.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 2002 SLK320 - 175k miles - $4,500

"interior in good shape" but no photos. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2002-mercedes-slk320/7717442583.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] 2010 GLK350 - 175k miles - $7,500

Written by glitching AI --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 6:11 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seller appears to be functionally literate -- barely. > > https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/benton-75glk-mercedes-benz/7717413439.html >

[MBZ] I looked at the 91 300CE

Body was straight with a couple of little dings, nothing particularly noticeable. Clear coat shot but underlying paint was not too bad. Door cards off, regulators gone. Seats were OK. Engine cranked but wouldn’t light off today but tried to. Was running well a couple days ago, might be fuel

[MBZ] 2010 GLK350 - 175k miles - $7,500

Seller appears to be functionally literate -- barely. https://carbondale.craigslist.org/cto/d/benton-75glk-mercedes-benz/7717413439.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] 2012 E350 - 55k miles - $12,995

Looks very clean, but would need to know more about the rebuilt title. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-2012-mercedes-benz-e350/7717349899.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] clean NC title without any word 'salvage' on it. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190d turbo diesel - $10, 000 (chapel hill)

Chapel Liberhill --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 4:25 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sure it’s not a premium for location? > > -D > >> On Feb 13, 2024, at 1:25 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I am thinking dementia has clouded the seller's judgment

Re: [MBZ] clean NC title without any word 'salvage' on it. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190d turbo diesel - $10, 000 (chapel hill)

Been huffing Diesel Purge. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, at 15:25, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > I am thinking dementia has clouded the seller's judgment > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-1987-mercedes-benz-190d-turbo/7716345014.html > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] clean NC title without any word 'salvage' on it. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190d turbo diesel - $10, 000 (chapel hill)

Sure it’s not a premium for location? -D > On Feb 13, 2024, at 1:25 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am thinking dementia has clouded the seller's judgment > > https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-1987-mercedes-benz-190d-turbo/7716345014.html > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] OT I always thought these were kinda cool 1990 Reatta Convertable

There was a red one around the corner from me ages ago when I lived up near Boston, I always thought it was really nice but didn't know much about them.  Sort of a vaguely Porch 924/944 shape.  I think they were kinda expensive back then and limited quantities.

[MBZ] Happy Birthday Bob!

Remember, at this stage in life, more is better. Randy ___ 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

[MBZ] clean NC title without any word 'salvage' on it. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 190d turbo diesel - $10, 000 (chapel hill)

I am thinking dementia has clouded the seller's judgment https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/carrboro-1987-mercedes-benz-190d-turbo/7716345014.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, AZ Bob!

Another orbit of our home star! --FT On 2/13/24 2:22 PM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Thank you. These birthdays just keep coming at you like a drunk guy running down a hill. So far I’ve celebrated by doing  a tough CrossFit workout, getting my taxes done, and spraying the new weeds

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, AZ Bob!

Do you give an Okiebenz discount for doing my taxes? On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 2:24 PM Robert Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thank you. These birthdays just keep coming at you like a drunk guy > running down a hill. > > > > So far I’ve celebrated by doing a tough CrossFit

Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday, AZ Bob!

Thank you. These birthdays just keep coming at you like a drunk guy running down a hill.  So far I’ve celebrated by doing  a tough CrossFit workout, getting my taxes done, and spraying the new weeds that snuck in with the new stones the landlord had delivered and spread out post sewer line

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 124 coupé? 91 300CE $2750

It has patina!!!--FTSent from iFōnOn Feb 13, 2024, at 2:05 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:It's not even pretty...  Go elsewhere.On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 1:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:Im going to swing by and look at this thing later on the way to a meeting.

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

As I recall, there wasn’t anything “official”, but if a car came in under warranty or close to it with the symptoms, it got replaced. My former 350SDL got either a crate engine or short block, I couldn’t quite tell exactly which from the VMI, around 90k. -D On Feb 13, 2024, at 12:03 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 124 coupé? 91 300CE $2750

It's not even pretty... Go elsewhere. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 1:14 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Im going to swing by and look at this thing later on the way to a meeting. > Looking at the pics on the computer it looks to be pretty rough and would > need a

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

IIRC, there was a factory recall on the rodbenders to address this problem. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 12:41 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 300SDL version was prone to water jacket leaks in the head/head gasket, as > I recall. There were later heads (014?) that

Re: [MBZ] 2008 ML320 CDI - 170k miles - $5,200

Could be a good test for your negotiating skills... On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 12:18 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A little high but could be a decent ride. Lots of torks > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:16 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] $10k would buy them both - 1991 560 SEL and 1979 450SEL

Where are photos of the '79 450? I'm convinced that boring/ordinary/common colors will depress the value of W126 sedans, which are currently not particularly rare. The prices for W126 coupes are less sensitive to color. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 12:16 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Anyone interested in a 124 coupé? 91 300CE $2750

Im going to swing by and look at this thing later on the way to a meeting. Looking at the pics on the computer it looks to be pretty rough and would need a lot to be presentable or to be a runner. Might be a $500 car but of course it was dad’s baby so it’s priceless. A coupé too which both

[MBZ] Happy Birthday, AZ Bob!

Yeah, I’ll be the first one to call out the old man. Happy Birthday, fellow Arizonan! (Me, partly.) Hope you're enjoying the nice weather and find time to get out on the links or whatever you choose to do. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

300SDL version was prone to water jacket leaks in the head/head gasket, as I recall. There were later heads (014?) that were redesigned to address the issue. 350SDLs had leakage problems as well that when extreme, would cause the #1 cylinder (typically) to hydrolock, causing the connecting rod

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

On 13/02/2024 11:33 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I thought they were the same engine but the 350SDL had 210 ci versus 183 ci for the 300SDL? I believe the displacement difference would have been a change in both bore and stroke. Different heads, too, as I recall. -D Did they

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

I thought they were the same engine but the 350SDL had 210 ci versus 183 ci for the 300SDL? I believe the displacement difference would have been a change in both bore and stroke. Different heads, too, as I recall. -D > On Feb 13, 2024, at 9:28 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] 2000 320E WAGON - 149k miles - $4,000

Looks like it needs some attention to the rear suspension --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:20 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > DON'T BOTHER WITH CODES OR SCAMES! I WILL NOT PLAY! > >

Re: [MBZ] 2008 ML320 CDI - 170k miles - $5,200

A little high but could be a decent ride. Lots of torks --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:16 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > White, but looks reasonably nice otherwise. Tow hitch. Interesting that the > Grand Cherokee floormats seem to fit almost perfectly. > >

Re: [MBZ] 400 OF THESE WERE BUILT FOR A BILLIONARE IN THE NORTHEAST - Food Truck Sprinter - $95, 000

YOU CAN BUY ONE AND PRETEND YOURE A BILLIONAIRE IN THE MOBILE FOOD BUSINESS --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:11 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Actually looks really well put together. Whoopie Pie prep vehicle? > > Not sure why this is in the Honolulu CL page, maybe

Re: [MBZ] $10k would buy them both - 1991 560 SEL and 1979 450SEL

Looks nice. He probably paid $5k for the pair --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:24 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Been sitting, one started with fresh gas. Seems a little optimistic. Looks > pretty nice cosmetically. > >

Re: [MBZ] OT a Toad

Nice! Typical British car. -D On Feb 13, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Or a Sunbeam --FT Sent from iFōn ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] This is a private sale no reports will be provided - 2000 ML 55 AMG - 183k miles - $5, 000

No interior/seat pics. Not a kompressor but still a performer. Somewhat high for the age and condition --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 13, 2024, at 11:33 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cypress Green > > Will need belt and tensioner > All fluids need to replaced > >

Re: [MBZ] SCRAP -- 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 sl Roadster 2D,$800

You're being generous. About as big a POS as I've seen. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 11:03 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Maybe worth $200 as scrap and a few odds and ends > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3599161457014616 > > -- > --FT >

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Holy cow! Sounds like the old Farmalls I used to drive as a kid were less complicated to operate - even with implements!. Do you folks all recall Chip Lamb, West of Sweden? He’s still around in the high-line auction business, I believe, but not pushing Saabs. -D > On Feb 13, 2024, at 9:25 AM,

[MBZ] This is a private sale no reports will be provided - 2000 ML 55 AMG - 183k miles - $5, 000

Cypress Green Will need belt and tensioner All fluids need to replaced https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/lombard-2000-amg-ml/7717001689.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

The 350 SDL became known as the rodbender, I believe they started badging them 300SDL at some point to get away from that reputation. At least I recall hearing that. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, at 11:24, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Focus on what's important, please. > > On Tue, Feb 13,

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Not the regular clutch, there was a lever that engaged an overrunning clutch on the transmission so that the transmission couldn't push the engine. IIRC freewheel is what it was actually called. -Curt On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:21:04 AM EST, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Until you learn what brake fade is (was). On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, at 11:12, Curt Raymond wrote: > Au contraire, you needed to know about the freewheel device which would > prevent engine braking and allow the engine to just idle while you > terrified your passengers with the uncontrolled

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

Focus on what's important, please. On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 8:06 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They are. I wasn’t paying good attention in the initial post. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 12, 2024, at 9:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

[MBZ] $10k would buy them both - 1991 560 SEL and 1979 450SEL

Been sitting, one started with fresh gas. Seems a little optimistic. Looks pretty nice cosmetically. https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-1991-mercedes-560-sel/7717064039.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

I assume the free wheel device is the clutch? Randy On 13/02/2024 10:12 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Au contraire, you needed to know about the freewheel device which would prevent engine braking and allow the engine to just idle while you terrified your passengers with the

[MBZ] 2000 320E WAGON - 149k miles - $4,000

DON'T BOTHER WITH CODES OR SCAMES! I WILL NOT PLAY! https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/ingleside-2000-mercedes-320e-wagon/7717089468.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] 2008 ML320 CDI - 170k miles - $5,200

White, but looks reasonably nice otherwise. Tow hitch. Interesting that the Grand Cherokee floormats seem to fit almost perfectly. https://cookeville.craigslist.org/cto/d/crossville-2008-ml320-cdi/7717198719.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Au contraire, you needed to know about the freewheel device which would prevent engine braking and allow the engine to just idle while you terrified your passengers with the uncontrolled downhill... -Curt On Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 11:05:40 AM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Saab had the key switch between the seats for a long, long time. When I was shopping TDIs back in 2013 I drove one. I think it was one of the GM made models, probably early 2000s. It drove well, felt like a Saab but missed that special something of Saabness. Got it back to the little dealer

[MBZ] 400 OF THESE WERE BUILT FOR A BILLIONARE IN THE NORTHEAST - Food Truck Sprinter - $95, 000

Actually looks really well put together. Whoopie Pie prep vehicle? Not sure why this is in the Honolulu CL page, maybe a scam? https://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/cto/d/chaffee-2022-mercedes-benz-4500xl/7717253985.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

The old 2-cycle engines! --FT On 2/13/24 10:56 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Back at the U of Minn. in 1968 I carpooled with a fellow grad student in his Saab.  It required a qt. (liter?) of oil per 7 gallons of petrol.  When did that loveable quirk get obsoleted? On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

When you go down a long hill and the engine siezes from oil starvation, because it only gets oil when you have the throttle open. You had to be instructed and remember to keep your foot on the gas even when coasting! On Tue, Feb 13, 2024, at 10:56, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > Back

[MBZ] SCRAP -- 1988 Mercedes-Benz 500 sl Roadster 2D,$800

Maybe worth $200 as scrap and a few odds and ends https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3599161457014616 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Back at the U of Minn. in 1968 I carpooled with a fellow grad student in his Saab. It required a qt. (liter?) of oil per 7 gallons of petrol. When did that loveable quirk get obsoleted? On Tue, Feb 13, 2024 at 12:03 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I had some

[MBZ] Anyone interested in a 124 coupé? 91 300CE $2750

Local to me I should go look at it https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/407870011615283/ Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] '83 Saab worth more than almost any Mercedes

Those clear plastic fuse box lids are brilliant, and an example of lateral thinking about the simplest things. After the GM takeover, Saab engineers and management famously ignored senior management mandates to "dance with the girl what brung ya", makings thousands of changes to the common

Re: [MBZ] Rodbender?

They are. I wasn’t paying good attention in the initial post. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2024, at 9:37 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I was taught that the 350SDLs were the rod benders. > >> On Mon, Feb 12, 2024 at 11:26 PM Andrew Strasfogel >> wrote: >> >>