Re: [MBZ] Are w123s a major attraction to people?

2022-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-09 23:57, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: In 1978 my dream car was a 240D, white, manual. My brother wanted to buy a new one circa 1976 when the W123 first came out. In 1978 my dream car was a 300SD. That thing was Turbocharged! ___ http://www.o

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

2022-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Only 3.5hr to go

2022-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-10 10:35, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Seller has almost owned the car for free (not considering inflation, insurance, and other expenses). Seller bought in 2012. Probably paid $100-150k for it. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

2022-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-10 13:28, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I hate working with gloves. I work better with bare fingers, but I hate bleeding. Especially last month, hurrying with a hub swap, used a mallet and a combo wrench for an impact wrench. Hit my thumb painfully, decided to aim very careful

Re: [MBZ] A new reality of working on cars

2022-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-10 20:55, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Haha yep. I work on cars on the weekend then during the week meet with owners and GMs if car dealerships. Maybe they appreciate that you actually know something about cars. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] OT - Score! FB Marketplace

2022-04-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-10 22:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I've been looking for a rototiller but now is the wrong time of year. Should have moved faster on the Cub Cadet tiller that was listed here last winter, but by the time I called it was sold. Everything else right now is too far away or mo

[MBZ] Keyless entry

2022-04-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Anybody (Jaime) know when this feature was implemented? I like it, a lot. Nothing like finding out the fob batteries are dead when you haven't driven the car in a couple of months. The story I heard: One day, without explanation, Benz started programming the key to "turn off" if you hit the l

Re: [MBZ] Interior is water damaged, good project car. Mercedes - $1, 500 (Columbia)

2022-04-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Seems cheap enough. Leaky roof or somebody left the top down in the rain? On 2022-04-11 09:49, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: *MUST GO!!! MOVING!!!* *2003 mercedes-benz clk430* *https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-mercedes/7469653192.html * _

Re: [MBZ] Keyless entry

2022-04-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-11 17:34, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes wrote: I believe it was first available in the W140 in the form of a credit card, but integrated into the key for W211/W220 generation of cars where it was optional. I was talking about the feature that lets you power down a proximity sensi

Re: [MBZ] Air France #AF11 B777 fails to respond

2022-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-12 10:27, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: If you lose a prop blade in a fixed wing, the vibration will tear the engine off the front of the plane and the massive imbalance will prevent a graceful descent. Same end result as in the copter. Neighbor did that in a pusher prop UL. It might

Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box

2022-04-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
What Allan said. The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the problem. There is a detailed procedure for adjustment, which a non-specialist might not follow correctly. On 2022-04-12 15:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: I would first say, if you're not doing your o

Re: [MBZ] Interstate Gator

2022-04-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-12 22:03, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: If you have collision coverage I'd take it to the dealer and file a claim. Is road debris comprehensive or collision? Vehicle contact, or possible vehicle contact (like returning to your parked car to find a dent in it) is collision. Rammi

Re: [MBZ] More ethanol!

2022-04-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-13 17:51, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, at 4:37 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Why is gasoline still so expensive if oil prices have dropped? Unleaded 87 is back down to $3.99 here. 4.29 made sense when oil was $130. 3.79 or 3.99 is excessive wh

[MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Mr Wizard checks out the faults in a R129. And explains why the $7500 price should have been more like $2700. For starters, the roof hydraulics want to splooge all over you... (which explains why pre purchase inspections beat post purchase inspections) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hO0LM7WF

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-14 09:44, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: I hope one of these never comes my way, I'd be tempted. It seems doubtful that these cylinders would be all that much harder to deal with, individually, than was the rear strut in the 560 SEL. See: http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/SELlog.h

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Mrs Weezer needs ball joints on the ABC struts. And...a 722.9 turbine speed sensor on the conductor plate. It's worth watching for the conductor plate repair IMO. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI5y3tX03qs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I could have had a V12

2022-04-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Weezurd tours a 2005 CDI. Seems like Woger used to say stay away from 2005, but I think that was mainly about the SBC before the warranty enhancement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pnuxtUGjak ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www

Re: [MBZ] I am a collector and enthusiast of luxury V's Mercedes Benz Excellence - $10, 500 (Clayton)

2022-04-16 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-16 10:55, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: This was my dream car from back in the day so 3 years ago I purchased this one from the original owner, just because. https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/clayton-mercedes-benz-excellence/7471452580.html I'm a collector specializing in lux

Re: [MBZ] G05

2022-04-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-18 20:28, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I used to buy G05 from zoro for about $12-13 a falling. I see it’s now $19. Wow. Not much more I can just get the G48. Is G48 the blue stuff? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://

Re: [MBZ] G05

2022-04-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-18 22:29, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes. Not sure what the difference is except for the color. The local oil change shop used to refill my G05 jugs from their bulk barrels for $10. Probably more like $15 these days. I should ask them about the G48. __

Re: [MBZ] G05

2022-04-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-18 22:52, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, Apr 18, 2022, at 10:37 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: The local oil change shop used to refill my G05 jugs from their bulk barrels for $10. They actually had that and didn't just put green stuff in everything? Yes

Re: [MBZ] KALEB ALERT!!!! selling 2 e500s as a package deal 2003 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 500 Sedan 4D, $2, 999

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-19 09:25, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: One has brake problems - SBC under warranty?  Could be a good deal for both https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/705937944162768 It kind of surprised me when The Wizard was fixing up a car for his wife, and they got rid of a dash wa

Re: [MBZ] Interesting car -- 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 5-Speed Manual

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-19 09:56, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/1992-mercedes-benz-300se-5-speed-manual Dogleg? Did they use the gearbox from the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices spiking

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-19 14:00, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Whitehall, Michigan. $3.98 for no lead and $4.99 for diesel. https://www.gasbuddy.com/home?search=48917&fuel=1 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] Gas prices spiking

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-19 19:16, Michael Esh via Mercedes wrote: Looks like Lansing is about 30 cents cheaper than around here. I am located on the west side about 5 miles from Lake Michigan. Believe it or not, Charlotte got to 3.69 before Lansing did. It was 3.69 here when Costo was 3.75, which is not s

[MBZ] Happy Patriots Day everybody

2022-04-19 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I'm sure the specs are in the W123 manual, which several of us have on CD somewhere (don't ask me where mine is, probably on a defective Seagate hard drive that bricked itself ten years ago) One thing that stands out in my memory is you MUST use a spring tension bar to toe the wheels out wh

Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-21 09:20, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: I have 2 CD's purchased a number of years ago from M.B. that are titled "Factory Service Shop Manuals, 1983-2000, CD1. and CD2, that I used when I had an older laptop 32Bit computer, The CDs are full of .pdf files IIRC. But now that I t

Re: [MBZ] 1984 M.B. 300CD Steering Box

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Mercedes Benz Motor and Transmission

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
It's the rare high performance Zundfolge I-6. On 2022-04-21 14:31, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote: Fuel-infected engine anyone? https://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/d/charlton-mercedes-benz-motor-and/7473438615.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1953 MG

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Condition: fair. Hope it doesn't need new woodwork. https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzY5WDY4Nw==/z/ZhoAAOSwVPFfXsx7/$_58.JPG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] 1993 300E - $1,000

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That's about 50 miles East of here. ___ 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] OT: self-winding watch question

2022-04-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-21 22:53, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: My vintage wittnauer mechanical self-winding watch will run approximately 18 hours after I take it off. Is that good or bad? I'm thinking anything over 14 hours reserve time is good, especially for an old watch.

[MBZ] Rare Smart car for Andrew

2022-04-22 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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[MBZ] OT: Self crashing vehicle?

2022-04-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Cirrus owner summons their Tesla directly into a Vision Jet. https://twitter.com/chrisclarkefly/status/1517515026608934914 Marvel to the spectacle of a driverless Tesla as it rolls across an airport runway and hits the back of a jet, causing it to pivot around. So far, there are no details

Re: [MBZ] This car has a Chevy 350 carb tuned and cammed with a 700r4 trans, 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 sl Roadster 2D, $3, 500

2022-04-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
In other words, my 1981 Chevy rusted out and my 1981 Mercedes ate a cam chain. On 2022-04-24 11:10, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: 350CD https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2164031643747467 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] OT: Self crashing vehicle?

2022-04-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-24 09:41, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Oops Cirrus responded with a statement: "We can confirm that the aircraft in the video is a Cirrus Aircraft Vision Jet. The Vision Jet is the best-selling Personal Jet in the world for three years in a row. The award-winning Vision

[MBZ] No hood stacks for this German diesel (pic)

2022-04-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Wish I Had Room for....

2022-04-24 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-24 19:21, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: …this 2010 Acura MDX: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/335115735134336/ I'd give $800 for that, $1200 if a real name brand. ...assuming it hasn't been laying in the field for long... ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] Looks nice, crack price -- 99 Mercedes ML430 AWD V8 Excellent condition ! 141k mi dealer serviced Must see - $7, 000 (Saint Johns)

2022-04-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-25 08:50, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-johns-99-mercedes-ml430-awd-v8/7474944934.html I'd rather have my beat up 190kmi 2003. Don't want a 98 or 99...and don't want to pay nearly 3x what I'd consider selling the 2003 for. __

Re: [MBZ] This is a sad story about what was once a beautiful white & tan Mercedes Benz 320 SL CONVERTIBLE.

2022-04-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-25 20:18, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I’m not sure who got the raw end of this deal. Pre-facelift six cylinder R129 is about as bad as you can get when it comes to R129s. You sell a car, don't get paid, get it back without the title, with rattle can paint accents and a 2' lo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Now it's the septic pump

2022-04-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-26 08:10, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I have never heard of a septic alarm. When you have a holding tank, a dose pump, and a raised mound leech field, you need a high water alarm to tell you that the dose pump failed before the toilet backs up into the bath tub. __

Re: [MBZ] the pictures DO NOT do it JUSTICE!!! PRESTINE 2002 Mercedes SL500 Convertible Roadster! 87k - $19, 900 (The Villages)

2022-04-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-26 09:50, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: PRESTONE! I have Donne this about every two years(the seller must be a poet!) https://savannah.craigslist.org/pts/d/savannah-prestine-2002-mercedes-sl500/7476005813.html I thought The Villages were in Lady Lake. _

[MBZ] OT: Coleman fuel alternative?

2022-04-26 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Sold out near me for $3.50/gallon, which is cheaper than kerosene at the gas station. I've heard of guys using it in Coleman lanterns. https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker/?sku=21140945 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://ww

[MBZ] Mr. Spock's Mercedes

2022-04-27 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Warning, it's an Audi commercial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVoDnGVkWCA ___ 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/merc

Re: [MBZ] BAT insanity

2022-04-28 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-28 18:33, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Or you could have this, driven 750 miles/year, for $40K https://battlecreek.craigslist.org/cto/d/battle-creek-1991-mercedes-coup/7477164207.html odometer rolled over - I wonder if it was more than ten years old when they bought it and say

Re: [MBZ] Will need to be towed away 1980 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 - $3, 500 (Greensboro)

2022-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-29 10:47, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: rust included at no extra cost! https://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/d/greensboro-1980-mercedes-benz-sl500/7477301651.html Did MBUSA sell 500s in 1980, or is that gray market? ___ http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] Struck an Elk head-on near Grand Canyon in Dec 2021 Mercedes Sprinter 2500 2016: Doesn't Run - $17, 000 (St Petersburg)

2022-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-29 11:00, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: oops Buy my hulk for $17k https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-mercedes-sprinter/7477045037.html And hauled it home to Florida after the wreck? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Will need to be towed away 1980 MERCEDES BENZ SL500 - $3, 500 (Greensboro)

2022-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-29 11:19, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: In theory that's the vaunted 500SLC, the homologated race car. You're right, that's not R107, it's a coupe. But was it a 500SLC in 1980 or was it still a 450SLC 5.0? And I don't see the urethane spoiler on the trunk lid. _

Re: [MBZ] Missing engine cover

2022-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-04-29 15:20, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: While it could have some effect on the airflow, these engines are water cooled! I believe the cover is solely cosmetic. It has to come off the M112 to check the steering fluid. Which reminds me, I can put the engine cover on my ML350 now that I ha

Re: [MBZ] Walmart AGM battery

2022-04-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Went to do a periodic maintenance charge on my AA AGM battery one day last summer, and it was wet around the negative terminal. Cleaned it up with a paper towel, charged it, and it corroded my negative battery clip on the charger. Since then, it just keeps puking acid. A sealed battery that I pai

Re: [MBZ] OT- Why You Don’t Fly Late in the Day in the Summer

2022-04-30 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
So you missed out on the whole lasso thing in PHX? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doOqOotxcd8 ___ 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/mail

Re: [MBZ] 2008 ML320 CDI Diesel 4Matic AWD Loaded Mint Condition - $1, 400

2022-05-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-01 11:58, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: April 1 was last month. https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-2008-mercedes-benz-ml320-cdi/7478042824.html I like the dealer ads that say $2000, and when you read the details they say buy here, pay here, $2000 down... __

Re: [MBZ] I found a new toy for OK Don

2022-05-01 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-01 22:46, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: It looks something like this (under the tree, in the middle of the fire suppressant puddle): I forgot the before picture. In case anybody thinks I'm joking, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MJsn2

Re: [MBZ] 2000 ML320 - $1,200

2022-05-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-02 07:58, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yes, curious. A 320 163 is pretty basic. Could be some nannies acting up The first ML I looked at five years ago was that color. I can't remember if it was a 1999 or 2000. Tan interior, photographed well. Front carpet was missing, flo

Re: [MBZ] Now you do not need to private message me about who it is. It’s Sunday, 1969 Porsche laser 917 Replica,$4,000

2022-05-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-02 11:13, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: VW engine? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/477390884176043 IIRC entire VW chassis. https://fiberclassics.org/laser-917/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okieb

Re: [MBZ] Shop shut down and disappeared with customers parts. No transmission. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190e 2.6 Sedan 4D, $800

2022-05-02 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-02 15:16, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/666345104471154 Interior looks above average for a W201. If the body and paint are decent, I'd pay $800 for that if the seller will drop it off at my house. __

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-02 23:53, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: 87 Unleaded was still $3.99 here tonight but diesel has jumped to Buy all that unleaded you can. Jumped to 3.99 here last week, faded to 3.97, and today it's 4.39. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search l

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-03 08:26, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Just we we thought it couldn’t go any higher and seems to be trending down, it shoots up to new recoded highs. I am thinking this was far higher than it got in 2008/2009 which crashed the economy. The worst I can remember from pre 2010 was

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-03 08:25, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Why? We are out of heating oil season. This time of year if should be dropping. If it’s this bad now would hate to see what it’s going to be like this winter. Gas should be jumping as they switch over to the better summer stuff and repla

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
An oil distributor in Ohio said this a couple of days ago: Diesel prices are straight up street price margin grabs. Wholesale diesel is $3.89 ish right now. that’s raw wholesale cost. No taxes - state or fed - added in. No freight or margin in. Just simply raw wholesale cost. Major gas s

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-03 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-03 16:00, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: The only sensible reason to buy a new diesel today is in a truck where you need the torque for towing or hauling heavy loads. https://www.outmotorsports.com/2020/12/2020-ford-f250-platinum-review-towing-7-3l-godzilla-v8-tremor-off-road-pac

Re: [MBZ] Pretty blue-green 2008 E350 wagon on MB Market

2022-05-04 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-04 13:07, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: https://thembmarket.com/2008-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic-wagon-2 I was looking at all the new stuff and thinking somebody spent a lot of money on that thing. I'm kind of surprised at new CV shafts on a 100kmi car. He didn't get 10.5k o

Re: [MBZ] I got COVID and am unable to finish project. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD RUST FREE EURO SPEC CAR ENGINE OUT OF CAR - $3, 000

2022-05-05 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Totes and totes of OEM MB GENUINE parts and spare parts included. But I believe the offset is way off on the installed wheels. Are there totes and totes of spare bundts? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] It cost me nearly $90 to fill the e300 today

2022-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Drove by Speedway the other day. 4.36 for 87E10 4.16 for E85 Such a bargain, knock less than 5% off the pump price and knock less than 25% off your mpg. Maybe less than 20% if it's winter E85 (E40-E50). On 2022-05-05 21:02, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Maine Standard Biofuels 55 Inge

Re: [MBZ] Goofy Colorado vintage Electrek

2022-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-06 13:29, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: https://www.cpr.org/2022/05/05/colorado-electric-car-unique-mobility-electrek/ http://moparblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/waynes_world_pacer.jpg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

Re: [MBZ] 1998 SLK 230 Project Car - $1,250

2022-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
"No converter" pushed it over the line for me, along with high probability of hydraulic repairs. Mitch. On 2022-05-06 17:21, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: There's a fine line between the two. On Fri, May 6, 2022 at 5:18 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: Loo

Re: [MBZ] OT: 1973 Volvo 142 2-door - 141k miles - $2,500

2022-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-06 17:20, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Wonder what this might be worth cleaned up? I wonder what the gun and the framed artwork are worth. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] 05E320

2022-05-06 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-06 22:46, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: So it was signed by the seller Iquippaguerra or some such (name on title, owner #1) to some random buyer name Leto on the front (“owner” #2), then on the back by some other random buyer Jarvis (“owner” #3), but the guy who sold it (“owne

Re: [MBZ] Steak Price

2022-05-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-06 23:38, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: A lot of eggs, rice, and beans Not eggs anymore. Last I bought them, Meijer Pennysmart eggs were about $2 a dozen, but I think they've gone up in the last couple of weeks. Meijer cage-free were in the $3+ range. The local grocer want

[MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

2022-05-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
AMG 63? And yes, Florida Man is responsible. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2022/05/05/sheriffs-deputies-stop-high-speed-pursuit-i-95/9642855002/ MARTIN COUNTY — A high-speed pursuit through six counties came to an abrupt end on Interstate 95 after the vehicle with two p

Re: [MBZ] How to avoid capital gains tax

2022-05-07 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
§1231 exchanges are tricky. You'd need to identify the new asset, escrow the proceeds of sale without ever taking constructive receipt of the money, etc, etc. And then you still own a rental property. I don't see the point unless you use it to buy your retirement home and move into it later, or

Re: [MBZ] How to avoid capital gains tax

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
As it stands, you'd add up all the days you owned and lived in it since the law change, I think 2008 but I'm too lazy to look it up, and all the days you owned it but didn't live in it, to determine the percentage of non-qualified usage. Once you figure your gain (proceeds+depreciation-cost-im

Re: [MBZ] How to avoid capital gains tax

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
If you want to sell Nowata, move into Claremore and sell Nowata. Then after 2 years you can sell Claremore tax-free. Less than two years and you go back into the non-qualified usage apportionment. Or pay a §1231 specialist to buy you a new ranch in the Florida panhandle, rent it out long dista

Re: [MBZ] How to avoid capital gains tax

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
One last §1231 idea. Buy cropland adjacent to Okie Acres, and rent it to a farmer. Two years before selling, quit renting it and treat it as part of your homestead. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsu

Re: [MBZ] How to avoid capital gains tax

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-08 08:52, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I’m not really looking for a 1231 exchange, but would like to lower the amount. Supposedly you can write off expenses you have put into it over the years for repairs and improvement which can lower then gains tax. Repairs no, improvements

Re: [MBZ] For those wondering how these vacuum cooling system test and fill kits work

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-08 09:11, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.harborfreight.com/cooling-system-test-and-refill-kit-64985.html For $80 I can buy a gauge, a test cap and a couple of ball valves, or some HVAC fittings to connect my A/C manifold gauges. Still need a $3 ball valve for the fi

[MBZ] Another one bites the dust

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Portland needed to do this two years ago. Raleigh cops fatally shoot man who threw Molotov cocktails at precinct Cops in Raleigh, North Carolina, shot and killed a man who was throwing Molotov cocktails outside the police station Saturday, authorities said. The incident started around 1:20 p

Re: [MBZ] Another one bites the dust

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-08 15:46, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes wrote: Heinlein nailed it 70 years ago... https://david-brin.medium.com/heinleins-future-history-coming-true-before-our-eyes-10356a95556a That essay only made passing reference to The Crazy Years. I can't remember exactly what that period w

Re: [MBZ] The recent mechanical work performed is too extensive to list here.

2022-05-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Does it include a double row timing kit? ___ 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] This is exactly like my very first car

2022-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
I like that their inventory numbers are VINs. Every dealer should do that. If it was your car, I would assume that "one family owned" and "86kmi" would both have been lies. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] No Reserve:1960 190Db Binz Kombiwagen Project

2022-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1960-mercedes-benz-190d-binz-kombi/ Corrosion on undercarriage components and perforations through panels can be seen in the gallery. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] No Reserve:1960 190Db Binz Kombiwagen Project

2022-05-09 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-09 13:56, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: BaT is featuring cars dragged out of the scrapyard now? As DBT said on the other list, Binz wagons are so rare they make gullwings look mass produced. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archive

Re: [MBZ] 600SL - Runs and drives mechanic special - $2,000

2022-05-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-10 00:17, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: "everything original everything works just needs a little bit of work" https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-mercedes-600sl-runs-and-drives/7481708180.html How's that compare with Floyd's $1700 SL600? ___

Re: [MBZ] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-10 12:39, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Now Unleaded 87 is up to $4.39. $0.20 rise in last 24 hours. Diesel is still $5.39 for now. You must be running a week behind me. 87E10 is 4.259 here in Olivet, 4.319 in Charlotte. At least I hope it's E10. Michigan Department of Agricultu

[MBZ] Cannonball Diesel 28 1/2 hrs in a Passat TDI

2022-05-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXRI1IRZn_g ___ 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] Diesel prices going back up

2022-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Try filling up at the big boy pumps. Only $5.489 with three axle discount.___ 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_o

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

2022-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Oh, my. AMG's not the only one claiming handbuilt engines now. How fast can a Cadillac truck go? ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

2022-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-11 16:44, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Wouldn't the range of the transponder (?) limit pursuit distances? $500 personal drones have 5-10 miles of range these days, complete with 1080p video feed to the controller. A bigger problem is flying at 180mph, even for fixed wing cr

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

2022-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-11 17:41, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I was sort of thinking that rather than a drone, they should have some sort of missile to shoot at the perps. https://youtu.be/EGja_87Wgug?t=510 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

[MBZ] Yee-haw!

2022-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Don't think them Duke Boys ever did this stunt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T8Tc-Xt1o8 ___ 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

[MBZ] The Porsche Vega

2022-05-11 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Yup, failed coatings on aluminum cylinders, bad engines at 50k miles... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tld4Vc7IaVg ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

Re: [MBZ] 178 in a SUV down I-95

2022-05-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-12 12:23, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: Law drones are becoming common. Sherrifs dept flies a lot of them here. Good article in latest New Yorker about Baraktar. This? https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/05/16/the-turkish-drone-that-changed-the-nature-of-warfare _

[MBZ] There goes the belt tensioner. How will I get home?

2022-05-12 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That's some outside the box thinking. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183526/20200206_164324__1__jpg-2381365.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183526/20200206_161848__1__jpg-2381363.JPG ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] 2021 Metris Getaway Camper Peace Van - 2500 miles - $85, 000

2022-05-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-13 12:39, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: Suddenly noticed the current price of fuel? If the price of fuel is going to halt your vacation plans, you wouldn't be buying a $100k minivan. What's that thing get, 25mpg hwy? ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] New rubbers

2022-05-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-13 14:56, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: There are some AWD cars where the variance between wheel rotation can be enough to make the nannies mad if you have a big difference in diameter. I think Subarus are one of the offenders, if I recall. I don’t think the W163 MLs care - it’s

Re: [MBZ] New rubbers

2022-05-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-13 15:57, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: That must be a pretty leaky tire to go down enough to trigger ABS. I think the window of variance can be altered with DAS/SDS, too. It leaks about a pound a week. Has ever since I bought the thing with nearly new tires on it. I suspect i

Re: [MBZ] What costs around $140?

2022-05-13 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-13 16:07, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: To fill the tank on the GL. That's more than twice what I paid to fill my 190E in 2005. $64 made an impression on me back then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.c

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-05-14 09:43, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I guess that 85 Turbo I just picked up that is nicer with less miles should be worth 40-50k on BAT? Does it have a 4 speed manual transmission? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http

Re: [MBZ] 240D 30,000 dollars

2022-05-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Back to 8100. It sounds like BAT chose to override his bid. I'm thinking he meant to place a $30k proxy bid, eBay style. The problem is that the auction is now destroyed, if bidders think there's no point in bidding because somebody else is prepared to bid $30k. May 14 at 11:53 AM bringatrail

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