Re: [MBZ] Jaguar XKE coupe project car

If you know Jags you can understand the reasoning behind the values on this one: Series 1, split bumpers, flat floor, tool kit, Heritage Trust certificate. All items of great desire if you’re looking for a car to put money into. -D (former Jag mechanic) > On Jan 5, 2021, at 1:09 PM, G Mann via

Re: [MBZ] Clean low miles E300D

Maybe, but did you see the miles? I think the price was pretty reasonable for the miles and market and condition. -D > On Jan 5, 2021, at 1:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Pretty steep, you could find a 210 or 211 diesel for that kind of money > > --FT > Sent from iPhone

Re: [MBZ] Why Poos is a stupid idiot

In the 40s last night, 68F is going to be the high today. Quite nice and seasonal for this time of the year. I had to go out at lunchtime and shovel some sunshine, too. -D > On Jan 5, 2021, at 12:56 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 04/01/2021 6:07 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercede

Re: [MBZ] Master cylinder

past weekend but realized I should probably > replace the grommets too which I did not have on hand. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:39 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> The washer fluid tank is a major PITA to replace. Ironic th

Re: [MBZ] Master cylinder

via Mercedes > wrote: > > I have to replace the washer tank. I have a new one ready to go. This thing > was supposed to be a flipper but may end up having to keep it a while. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >&g

Re: [MBZ] Master cylinder

via Mercedes > wrote: > > Perhaps I just need to replace the MC. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Interesting, as I had the exact same issue with the former ML500. Pedal >> wasn

Re: [MBZ] Master cylinder

Interesting, as I had the exact same issue with the former ML500. Pedal wasn’t soft or bled down, but the travel seemed way too long, even after pressure bleeding the system when I replaced a stuck right rear caliper. It seemed like it almost went to the floor before you got any braking action.

Re: [MBZ] Why Poos is a stupid idiot

t from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 4, 2021, at 6:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> Not this time, I guess. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On Jan 4, 2021, at 7:25 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>&

Re: [MBZ] Why Poos is a stupid idiot

Not this time, I guess. -D > On Jan 4, 2021, at 7:25 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well I guess that is OK then, so maybe you are not a stupid idiot. > > On 1/4/2021 6:10 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> I am, looking out at the pool right now. I

Re: [MBZ] Why Poos is a stupid idiot

I am, looking out at the pool right now. I only went north to visit family for the holidays and get some more stuff done around the vast northern estate to prepare it for warmer weather habitation. Probably won’t return until spring, March or April. -D > On Jan 4, 2021, at 7:07 PM, Kaleb Strip

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Coupon - Batteries?

Thanks! Drop me a PM if you find any. -D > On Jan 4, 2021, at 9:45 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I get Diehard discount codes. I’ll check for an email > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 4, 2021, at 9:06 AM, Dan

Re: [MBZ] Advance Auto Coupon - Batteries?

tteries? If not your probably better off going to Walmart. Or try Home > Depot, I heard they sell batteries but never tried them. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 4, 2021, at 7:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Looking to put a n

[MBZ] Advance Auto Coupon - Batteries?

Looking to put a new battery in the youngest’s E320 before he goes to Flagstaff. I can’t find a coupon code for Advance Auto that works on batteries. It looks like they’re not honoring any discounts on batteries now, short of using SpeedPerks, of which I don’t currently have any. Anyone know of

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Kit for your 747?

egative > though, AFAIK. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> True, but when you consider what 2.33% of several thousand pounds of fuel it >> and multiply that by the number of aircraft flying and it’s a considerable >> amount. >> >&g

Re: [MBZ] Veggie Kit for your 747?

only used roughly 2.33% veggie oil, the rest > was Jet A. The temp at jet cruising altitudes is in the range of -56° F - I > doubt that bio-Diesel flows well at that temp. > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 11:55 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

I second. I never cracked a line on these. Just filled up the filter and cranked the heck out of it. -D > On Jan 3, 2021, at 8:27 AM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I agree with Kaleb, you’re all over thinking this. Just crank with your > foot half on the accelerator until it star

Re: [MBZ] A little patina but otherwise doesn't look too bad 2007 GL450 Mercedes - $5, 200

Cisco AnyConnect for sanctioned devices. Non-sanctioned devices to VDI, no VPNs. -D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 11:50 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-01-02 10:42, dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> Craigslist, like other online places, don’t like VPNs, so they block >> the known exit nod

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

ust to put that crowd in its proper place. > > [image: image.png] > Or, perhaps the even larger 24V120 > Just so you could do torque burnouts to impress the crowds > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2021 at 6:25 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

engine numbering system ... 8= Number of cylinders, V= > configuration, ie V8, V12, V16, 71 = Number of cubic inches > displacement for each cylinder... thus... 8V71 > No... you can't crank it by hand... ;)) > > On Sat, Jan 2, 2021 at 3:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mer

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

More of a semantic question, but I understand. And those are limits of you’re under a certain age, like 59-1/2, too, I believe. -D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 7:27 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > 19,500 into a 401k. > 6,000 into an IRA. > > https://www.kiplinger.com/retirement/retirement-

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

at you can draw the deposits out of in case > of emergency. > > On 2021-01-01 15:27, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> This is when I get on my soapbox about having an emergency fund. I >> totally understand your rationale, but that notwithstanding, everyone >> should have fund

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

notorious for being very hard to re-prime, once you open the fuel system. >>> At $12 each... plus a few feet of fuel line and clamps.. the little pumps >>> have saved hours of aggravation. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 4:15 PM Al

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

Yup. Sold the MomOlith in 2011. As I like to say, “Tempus Fudgit”. -D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 9:49 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > >  >> >> I had a 2006 Ford Focus wagon for basic cheap >transportation when I >> returned to Florida in 2011. > > Good God. You sold the McMansion ten ye

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About the Rust

replacement > soon though. Keep an eye on it. Would probably be a good driver. > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 2, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yeah, I’m almost tempted. That “Kentucky chrome” on the undercarriage is >

Re: [MBZ] Too Bad About the Rust

Yeah, I’m almost tempted. That “Kentucky chrome” on the undercarriage is concerning, though. -D > On Jan 2, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Coupla hours away > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 2, 2021, at 8:59 AM, Dan

[MBZ] Too Bad About the Rust

Otherwise a pretty nice looking car. Close to Floyd, too, I believe: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/K1xjW012/1985-mercedesbenz-300sd If it wasn’t so rusty underneath I would be tempted to bid. -D

[MBZ] Nice 300CD

Not a bad deal for the money considering the condition and miles. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/san-mateo-1980-mercedes-300cd-146k-miles/7254345965.html -D

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

Sure he does. Look at a Dairy Queen as an example. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 10:18 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oddly he does not seem to hold onto things for all that long. SWMBA’s firm > has sold him a number of client businesses. Bershire Hathaway holds on just > long enough

Re: [MBZ] OT focus front struts

I had a 2006 Ford Focus wagon for basic cheap transportation when I returned to Florida in 2011. Excellent commodity car, very reliable and pretty cheap and easy to maintain. Glad it worked out well for you. Undercarriage work on northern cars is never fun, no matter what it is. -D > On Jan 2

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

Yeah, you’re not alone. I remember my first one and how much I had to crank on that beast (probably in excess of two minutes, total) before it began to fire. I was convinced I was going to torch the starter. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 4:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > probably woul

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

This is when I get on my soapbox about having an emergency fund. I totally understand your rationale, but that notwithstanding, everyone should have funds for at least six if not 12 months of living expenses. I don’t think I could sleep at night if I didn’t. That should be everyone’s first goal.

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

n 1, 2021, at 2:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> I started buying Apple in the early 90s. I rolled a 401k from a former >> employer over into AAPL in the late 90s. Even when I was a stay at >> home Dad working pa

Re: [MBZ] W124 603 Post Fuel Filter Change

What they all said. Be prepared to crank the piss out of it, maybe for a minute or more. Be patient, it will light up eventually. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Those are the two tricks. Plug in the block heater to warm up the block? > That will help

[MBZ] Veggie Kit for your 747?

https://interestingengineering.com/airliner-completes-transoceanic-flight-using-green-fuel-sourced-from-vegetable-oil -D ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

Agreed. Again, those of us who have profited from single stock purchases are the outliers. We had a similar situation when Mrs. Dan was anemployee for Harley-Davidson during their “boom” years. She got stock options which we exercised and stock grants as bonuses. As an officer of the company he

Re: [MBZ] Mama's ML 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 430 Sport Utility 4D, $1, 200

That looks thrashed. For the money you could easily drive it until it pukes. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 10:59 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks mostly decent for the price > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/417248212961371/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined > > >

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

GE or GM there wouldn't be such a > happy ending. > > On Fri, Jan 1, 2021 at 8:58 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > Pretty much what I’ve done/said. > > If you’re going into the markets, you have to play for the long game, it’s

Re: [MBZ] HAPPY NEW YEAR

Amen to that. -D > On Jan 1, 2021, at 1:11 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yup > > Happy New Year. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: January 1, 2021 12:04 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: rawil...@eatel.net > Subject: [MBZ] H

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

Pretty much what I’ve done/said. If you’re going into the markets, you have to play for the long game, it’s the only way to make a good return. If you’ve got a solid favorite, invest in them and stay with them as long as possible, and as Jim said, don’t churn and don’t look at it constantly. I

Re: [MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

good with the current arrangements. -D > On Dec 31, 2020, at 5:31 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Just keep 1 car in Florida > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 31, 2020, at 3:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Now if I

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

That makes sense, and is why I would defer to you in such matters, too, since I didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, either. -D > On Dec 31, 2020, at 5:12 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-12-31 16:23, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >> If

Re: [MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

Makes sense. Never dealt with owning a residence in two different states. > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> My legal residence is Florida and the other two cars are titled and >> registered there. Those two cars would have to be physically present in >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

change. -D > On Dec 31, 2020, at 4:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > If you can do one, why can't you do all? > > Allan > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Now if I could just find a way to do the rest of them in Indiana… >> &g

Re: [MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

edes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Not bad >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Dec 31, 2020, at 12:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> With full coverage, $500 deductible for everything, roadside

Re: [MBZ] question for young investor

As I would understand it, if he doesn’t have the ability to contribute through a pre-tax means, if it were me I would just do a brokerage account. He’s not going to get taxed on any proceeds from his investments unless he sells them off and makes a profit. If you tie the funds up in a Roth he’l

Re: [MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

Now if I could just find a way to do the rest of them in Indiana… -D > On Dec 31, 2020, at 1:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > With full coverage, $500 deductible for everything, roadside assistance, > rental car, medical payment, around $600/year. > > -D >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

> On Dec 31, 2020, at 12:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Went to the BMV here in Indiana today to get the E320 4Matic titled in >> state. Cost a whopping $105 for the title work and annual registration. Nice. >> >> Even better - called the

[MBZ] OT - Car Insurance

Went to the BMV here in Indiana today to get the E320 4Matic titled in state. Cost a whopping $105 for the title work and annual registration. Nice. Even better - called the insurance company and got the policy changed to Indiana as well. Saved me more than 50% on my insurance premiums for the s

Re: [MBZ] Fuel prices

Here in Indiana gas is around $2.30 and diesel around $2.75. Gas has been creeping up the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed, both here and in Florida. -D > On Dec 31, 2020, at 12:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Getting back into town here I see gas is up to $1.95 and diesel 2

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

5 and better on > the road so that is the one we use the most for trips to Orlando and such. > > MG > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Allan, >> How do you like your Nissan Frontier? >> I ask because I’ve always wanted a small pickup truck for utility purposes,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2007 Mercedes Benz ML 320 CDI 4WD Sport SUV - $3, 500 (OBO) - Phoenix

Yeah, the intake flap (“swirl flaps”) are another issue these engines are affected by, and the fix is pretty significant. As long as they don’t fail in the “bad” position (closed? I can’t recall) you can more or less ignore it, but it’s likely to throw a CEL that you can’t clear. -D > On Dec 3

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

nes just didn't make sense. > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 7:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > Allan, > > How do you like your Nissan Frontier? > > I ask because I’ve always wanted a small pickup truck for uti

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

cheep >> sounds really sweet once it warms up a bit although it is a bit hard to >> start if it has been sitting, some of the vac lines are still not attached >> as I can’t find the 3-way and 4-way rubber tees that it needs. >> >> --FT >> Sent from iPhone >>

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

from iPhone > >> On Dec 29, 2020, at 6:12 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I would drive it. >> >> -D >> >>> On Dec 29, 2020, at 6:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>>

Re: [MBZ] 4X4 Niss-Cedes

Allan, How do you like your Nissan Frontier? I ask because I’ve always wanted a small pickup truck for utility purposes, and the Frontier was always my first choice. I’ve yet to follow through on this, but as I near retirement I will probably pull the trigger. -D > On Dec 29, 2020, at 9:57 PM

Re: [MBZ] At the grocery store

I would drive it. -D > On Dec 29, 2020, at 6:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > There was a very hot chick pulled up in an 645 beemer convertible next to the > SL and we conversed. > > The owner just showed up, we conversed. 68 280SL, it had a crappy respray > though

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

t? -D > On Dec 29, 2020, at 4:43 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > The first rule of the internet - you cannot believe everything you read on > the net > > RB > > On 29/12/2020 3:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Thanks for the fact checking,

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

Thanks for the fact checking, Jim, I stand corrected for sharing the original content. Here’s the meat of what’s being said: She added: “I filed this bill because the castle doctrine as it currently exists emboldens people to take justice into their own hands. While theft is obviously wrong, we

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

not a herd reaction. >>> >>> On Tue, Dec 29, 2020 at 10:34 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Yea right. But with as many west coast folks moving in who knows. What if >>>> the person breaki

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

2020, at 12:47 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > And, how the he** did she get elected? > > RB > > > On 29/12/2020 11:46 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> More importantly, I wonder what this representative has done to redistribute >> her weal

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

want to rob you but wants to rape and murder you? > Are you just supposed to cooperate with being murdered or risk getting sued? > You can’t make this stuff up. We are doomed. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 29, 2020, at 9:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrot

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

LOL > On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:42 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 29/12/2020 11:34 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> Yea right. But with as many west coast folks moving in who knows. What if >> the person breaking in does not want to rob you but wants to rape and murder >

Re: [MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

ing in does not want to rob you but wants to rape and murder you? > Are you just supposed to cooperate with being murdered or risk getting sued? > You can’t make this stuff up. We are doomed. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 29, 2020, at 9:31 AM, Dan Penoff via Mer

[MBZ] OT - Redistribution of Wealth

This is an interesting approach, especially in Texas: In Texas, State Representative Terry Meza (D-Irving) has introduced HB196. Her bill would repeal the state's "castle doctrine." This doctrine allows a homeowner to use deadly force against an armed intruder who breaks into his home. Now

Re: [MBZ] Electric vehicles and wind power information

Not necessarily true. There have been efforts to re-establish uranium mining in and around the Grand Canyon of late. It’s stirred up quite a bit a trouble with the locals, understandably so. That’s one of the reasons why you can’t use groundwater around there for drinking purposes if you’re out

Re: [MBZ] an Inner Cabin that is bound to capture attention

gh miles, but maybe it got beat a lot. Kinda poor taste to my > sensibilities, but hey, it's your car you can do with it as you want... > > --FT > > On 12/27/20 11:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Jailhouse garb? >> >> Has the weird old ACC system, t

Re: [MBZ] an Inner Cabin that is bound to capture attention

Jailhouse garb? Has the weird old ACC system, too. Rarely see those. Clearly a bluehair car with the little stick on convex mirror. -D > On Dec 27, 2020, at 11:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > and make you gag > > 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class > $10,900 > > https://www.facebook

Re: [MBZ] Doesn't look bad 1998 Mercedes-Benz sel 560,$2,000

“The Lord is my North Carolina”? Hood paint looks like it could be a little toasty. -D > On Dec 27, 2020, at 11:50 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/112598750641399/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined > > 1998 Mercedes-Benz sel 560 > $2,000

Re: [MBZ] Poos needs this 2000 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 AWD Wagon 4D, $2, 000 Lantana, FL

Not right now. My 1998 S320 is currently at around 204k and going strong. It’s been super reliable, and as a result I’m reluctant to part with it. Once I get back to Floriduh next weekend I’ll be starting in on finishing up the 95 E420. Gotta swap the driver’s seat cover for a nice replacement I

Re: [MBZ] What Do the Amish Think of Civilization?

< rim shot > > On Dec 26, 2020, at 10:50 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > MOHANDAS GANDHI was once asked: “What do you think of Western > civilization?” > “I think it would be a good idea,” he replied. > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To s

Re: [MBZ] This looks reasonable 2005 Mercedes-Benz E500 Wagon 4Matic - $4, 200 (Mt Airy)

If that were close to me I would give it some serious consideration. -D > On Dec 25, 2020, at 9:17 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Although AC doesn't work, h. Maybe $3200 > > https://winstonsalem.craigslist.org/cto/d/mount-airy-2005-mercedes-benz-e500/7252062604.html > > --

Re: [MBZ] 1973 280 se 4.5 $5000

Scam, not spam. Unless it’s missing an engine or something. -D > On Dec 25, 2020, at 9:51 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm thinking this might be spam > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1651574688322807/?ref=search&referral_code=undefined > > -- > --FT > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT Happy Holidays

Same to you, Gerry, and everyone else! Have a safe, restful and enjoyable holiday with your loved ones. -D > On Dec 25, 2020, at 7:48 AM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > Merry Christmas all you expert Mercedes Restorers. > Happy New Year too. > Gerry. > > -- > This email has bee

Re: [MBZ] Pos

A "cool cruiser" to the crusher? -D > On Dec 24, 2020, at 8:20 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1963 mercedes 190 D diesel ♥ LOOK WOW > > https://springfield.craigslist.org/pts/d/republic-1963-mercedes-190-diesel-look/7250981447.html > > > Sent from my iPhone > > __

[MBZ] Car Got Hit on the Driver's Side...

…but steel runs, good breaks: https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-car-for-sale/7251766552.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/

Re: [MBZ] 70kmi 93 400SEL $9k

Nope. Pre-facelift model with many issues lying in wait for an unsuspecting owner. Nice car, for sure, but the price is silly. No special options, either, like rear sunshade. I wonder if they didn’t latch the hood or it’s been pranged in the front? -D > On Dec 23, 2020, at 9:40 AM, Floyd Thurs

Re: [MBZ] Stunning Mercedes Benz 250SE Cabriolet - $97,500

A “sympathetic cosmetic refresh”? They need to apologize for those horrendous wire wheels. -D > On Dec 23, 2020, at 9:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/hendersonville-stunning-mercedes-benz/7251015452.html > > -- > --FT > > > __

Re: [MBZ] Odometer reads 184k. Actual mileage 119k.

I wonder how they’re addressing the discrepancy in the mileage? -D > On Dec 23, 2020, at 8:58 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Only thing AC not working. > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/shelby-2006-mercedes-e350/7251446715.html > > > 2006 Mercedes e350 - $5,799(Shelby)

Re: [MBZ] Here's your chance to live out all your 2nd and 3rd World dictatorial auto fantasies

Gerry, It was Mitch (MMM) that suggested we badly needed some laughs. Bring them on! -D > On Dec 22, 2020, at 8:15 PM, archer75--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > Saddam would not have bought car without flame-throwers. I won't buy car > without flame throwers. Put flame throwers on, I'll consider

Re: [MBZ] A question for poos

Depends. Right now it’s in the 40s at night and barely making it into the 70s. Quite pleasant, but a bit brisk for beach weather. It will be slightly warmer in February, but not much different than it is now in January. In all honesty, it’s a total crapshoot the last couple of years. This year

[MBZ] Today's Chuckle/Money Pit

Strange. Someone had a serious rectal-cranial inversion on this one: https://germancarsforsaleblog.com/2002-mercedes-benz-clk320/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Clean cabernet red '92 300TE on BAT

Love the color. It would be perfect with a parchment or saddle interior. -D > On Dec 22, 2020, at 12:01 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Was in an accident years ago but looks pretty nice. Bidders not in a > frenzy. Might stay below $10k. > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

Very succinctly put. -D > On Dec 22, 2020, at 12:07 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-12-22 12:03, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: >> On 21/12/2020 6:37 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >>> It’s amazing people are just handing their freedoms away daily to the point >>

Re: [MBZ] Here's your chance to live out all your 2nd and 3rd World dictatorial auto fantasies

Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> It’s great >> >> --FT >> Sent from iPhone >> >>> On Dec 22, 2020, at 9:21 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> 

Re: [MBZ] Here's your chance to live out all your 2nd and 3rd World dictatorial auto fantasies

I like the seller’s panache. “SUNMUNKY”? -D > On Dec 22, 2020, at 8:46 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Do you ever think to yourself: "Muammar Gaddafi was kind of a jerk, but man, > he had great auto style!" > > https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/wilmington-1990-mercedes-56

Re: [MBZ] A quiz question for you

Another good reason to not be a landlord right now. I can’t imagine how frustrating it would be to have renters who weren’t obligated to pay rent. A horribly one-sided approach to a problem. Landlords should get assistance as well if people aren't going to be required to pay rent. One of the ot

[MBZ] It's a Really Nice Car...

…and I’m really proud of it as you can see by the price. https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/safety-harbor-2003-mercedes-e320-owner/7250904616.html -D ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] OT: chestnuts

The second one is what we had, and he did it in our fireplace. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 7:30 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2020-12-21 18:22, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> We had one of those disc-shaped metal screen things to do this when I >> was a

Re: [MBZ] OT: chestnuts

We had one of those disc-shaped metal screen things to do this when I was a kid. I suspect you could have done popcorn in it as well, but I only saw my Dad do chestnuts in it. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 7:17 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Andrew is happy as a clam in ultra lib

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

; to keep it on the road after say 15 years, a hell of a lot cheaper than > buying a new car. > > --FT > > On 12/21/20 1:00 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> The W211 parts (suspension) that could fail are scary expensive. >> >> On Mon, Dec 2

Re: [MBZ] OT Vax fun

/en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godwin%27s_law> > > Curt > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > <https://go.onelink.me/107872968?pid=InProduct&c=Global_Internal_YGrowth_AndroidEmailSig__AndroidUsers&af_wl=ym&af_sub1=Internal&af_sub2=Global_YGrowth&af_sub3=EmailSignatu

Re: [MBZ] OT: Priority for receiving the vaccine

I got on the bandwagon when I started working in the schools in the late 1990s. All those little germ factories pretty much guarantee you’ll get it or something like it if you’re around them for any length of time. Seemed like cheap insurance, and it was. I would also say that working in an ele

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

they do sell parts for a living.... > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> I’m stunned that there’s an Audi on that list. >> >> -D >> >>> On Dec 21, 2020, at 9:54 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> https://blo

[MBZ] Here's a Nice W211

The guy has been pushing this on CL for the last couple of weeks, apparently without success: https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/palm-harbor-2003-mercedes-e320/7250581611.html Doesn’t look too bad. -D

Re: [MBZ] OT: Priority for receiving the vaccine

I got a flu shot as soon as they were available, like in September, if I recall. We usually get ours around the beginning of October, as our Internist’s practice has a “mass vaccination” day where they do the flu vaccine for all of the patients, something like several thousand in 3-4 hours. It’s

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

years he owned it the visits to the shop were nearly all for scheduled maintenance. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 11:14 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > Theres also a Jag... > > -Curt > > On Monday, December 21, 2020, 10:21:16 AM EST, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT Vax fun

End of thread - Godwin’s Law. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 11:43 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Barbaric is a better word. Are you comparing Gov. Baker to the Nazis? > > On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 11:39 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> On 2020-12-2

[MBZ] Mitch - EV Discussion

This is for Mitch - I listened to an interesting interview on NPR this past weekend on Freakonomics with Mary Barra, CEO of General Motors, and a discussion about electric cars. https://freakonomics.com/podcast/mary-barra/ They also discussed the

Re: [MBZ] FCPEuro say the 211 is one of the best 5 best used euro cars to buy cheap

I was surprised by that, too. You could also say that they skipped the “Black Death” on the diesels as well. I just can’t fathom the Audi. They are all well known to be a major POS during that time frame. Just ask any dealer tech who worked on them. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 10:28 AM, Mitch Hal

Re: [MBZ] New Benzes

17mpg in an ML500 means you must have been driving down a lot of hills with a tailwind. Those things s*ck when it comes to mileage. Mine averaged 14.89 mpg during my ownership. -D > On Dec 21, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yesterday I was out doing errands (and f

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