Re: [MBZ] engine light is on due to the worn gas cap. 2009 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
all of the air attics work On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 15:09, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > So, like $10 at the auto parts store?  And they can clear the code for > you too.  208kmi, that's a lot > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483783747513691/ > > -- > --FT > __

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I’m guessing ransomware and someone got their clock cleaned. The “tell” here in my opinion is that they shut down their hot sites (data centers) and went completely offline. That and having the open VPN is troubling, but not difficult to secure fairly well. It’s really more of a threat for the

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That is a STEAL if the condition and mileage check out. Even with the wear and tear on the car it’s still a really nice example for the model year and miles. I’m wondering why it’s been up for 13 days. Of all the MBs I’ve owned over the years, the 300SD is pretty much the pinnacle of cars, espe

[MBZ] engine light is on due to the worn gas cap. 2009 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 550 Sedan 4D, $6, 000

2024-06-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So, like $10 at the auto parts store?  And they can clear the code for you too.  208kmi, that's a lot https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/483783747513691/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] You are looking at a older Ladies car 1998 Mercedes-Benz c230, $4, 900

2024-06-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
This actually looks really nice and I like the color https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/387047737681446/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

[MBZ] he decided to use his jump box that you can plug into the cigarette lighter. 2005 Mercedes-Benz s-class S 500 Sedan 4D, $2, 300

2024-06-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Bricked.  One extra digit in the price although it does look fairly nice, unfortunately. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/452280050760499/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe o

[MBZ] Active body controll light is "ON" 2001 Mercedes-Benz cl-class CL 500 Coupe 2D

2024-06-20 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
HM I wonder why.  Toniann has some unrealistic expectations TRADE for Honda CRZ, VW GTI, HONDA DEL SOL OR TOYOTA PICKUP. All trades come to me. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/455114157473679/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search lis

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Ford also does this. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:17 PM, Allan Streib wrote: > > Now consider that Tesla can push software updates to your car without your > knowledge or approval. Probably other automakers also have or are working on > this capability. So when their interna

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Wow. Someone must’ve gotten a really bad deal and got verry very upset. Yeah it was CDK the guy mentioned. I guess it takes awhile to restore backups unless they’ve been corrupted too. I wonder what the ransom # is. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 2:02 PM, dan penoff.com via

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cdk-global-cyberattack-impacts-thousands-of-us-car-dealerships/ On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 14:10, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > CDK global is completely down which includes DMS (accounting, parts, > service, sales), eleads CRM etc. it’s really b

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Now consider that Tesla can push software updates to your car without your knowledge or approval. Probably other automakers also have or are working on this capability. So when their internal network gets compromised, potentially everybody's car can then be bricked. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 14:

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
CDK global is completely down which includes DMS (accounting, parts, service, sales), eleads CRM etc. it’s really bad. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2024, at 12:11 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wanted to get an axle seal that I should have ordered before but didn’t so

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Get ready for a "we take security very seriously" email, and an offer for free credit monitoring. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 14:01, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Whole system is down. Was just at my local Maybach, uh, I mean MB > dealer and they said the whole system is down cross-country.

Re: [MBZ] 1983 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not bad for the miles if true. "Tach needle is not working" Very typical. They work when they want to. Color scheme is pretty unexciting. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 13:30, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vista-mercedes-benz-300-sd/7754907531.html

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

2024-06-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
W114/115 had factory air. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:58 AM, Allan Streib wrote: > > If it had AC would it be a dealer add-on under-dash unit? I don't see that > but the photos don't really give a clear view. Or were they integrating AC by > 1973? > > I normally like black cars but I don't

Re: [MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Whole system is down. Was just at my local Maybach, uh, I mean MB dealer and they said the whole system is down cross-country. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:11 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wanted to get an axle seal that I should have ordered before but didn’t so > I call

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
If it had AC would it be a dealer add-on under-dash unit? I don't see that but the photos don't really give a clear view. Or were they integrating AC by 1973? I normally like black cars but I don't care for the black with the blood red interior. Looks like Count Dracula's coffin. On Thu, Jun 2

[MBZ] 1983 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/ssd/cto/d/chula-vista-mercedes-benz-300-sd/7754907531.html Not crazy. AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okieb

[MBZ] The Last Real Mercedes

2024-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/cto/d/el-cajon-like-new-mercedes-e320-wagon/7755435713.html AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today

2024-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
100% AZBob From: Mercedes on behalf of dan penoff.com via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2024 10:20 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today Very nice, not an unrealistic ask based on my experience. Fate

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

2024-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
y, June 20, 2024 10:18 AM To: Okie Benz Cc: dan penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car That’s sweet. Needs pics of the engine compartment and trunk with the rubber mat lifted up to check for corrosion. I don’t know these that well, but comparing to something like a finnie in

Re: [MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today

2024-06-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Very nice, not an unrealistic ask based on my experience. Fate is teasing you with black cars. -D > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:18 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/signal-hill-1984-mercedes-300d/7758633824.html > > What a beauty. > > AZBob >

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks nice --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 1:14 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-1973-mercedes-benz-220/7758564720.html > > I'd look at this if I was in Vegas. I don't recall ever seeing a black one. > This black surely isn't

Re: [MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

2024-06-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
That’s sweet. Needs pics of the engine compartment and trunk with the rubber mat lifted up to check for corrosion. I don’t know these that well, but comparing to something like a finnie in comparable condition, I don’t think his ask is too outrageous. I think $7500 would be a solid price, but if

[MBZ] Black Cars are Speaking to Me Today

2024-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/d/signal-hill-1984-mercedes-300d/7758633824.html What a beauty. AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.

[MBZ] He Has the Passport for this Car

2024-06-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/las-vegas-1973-mercedes-benz-220/7758564720.html I'd look at this if I was in Vegas. I don't recall ever seeing a black one. This black surely isn't 040 is it? The ask is mind numbing but these are becoming scarce, so I had best get used to it. AZBob ___

[MBZ] MB parts cyber attack

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I wanted to get an axle seal that I should have ordered before but didn’t so I called the local stealer yesterday and just now. Their parts computer is down apparently due to some kind of targeted hack on the company that provides the servers or something. Appears maybe yo just be this stealer a

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Sprinter 2500 van - $5,900

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Mech can get a title with proof of lien or maybe the customer signed it over --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 20, 2024, at 10:14 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sounds like a mechanic's lien sale to get a repair bill paid. Wonder how > that complicates getting a title? > > https://co

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Does your '85 300SD still have the OM617? On Thu, Jun 20, 2024, at 10:51, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > My bad. This car is "orient red". Cabernet red is more like maroon, with > a hint of brown... > > On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >> Try finding one in

Re: [MBZ] 2007 Sprinter 2500 van - $5,900

2024-06-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Offer the owner $500 to sign over the title. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:14 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sounds like a mechanic's lien sale to get a repair bill paid. Wonder how > that complicates getting a title? > > > https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/grove-

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My bad. This car is "orient red". Cabernet red is more like maroon, with a hint of brown... On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 10:41 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Try finding one in that condition at any price. These are rusting away > rapidly. > > My '85 300SD has the same exterior color (cabernet red)

Re: [MBZ] My keyboard has no punctuation characters - 1985 380 SL - 128k miles - $6, 500

2024-06-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I like it. Smoke silver?? On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 8:02 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Need more adderall not Not rear and front Front only > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> w

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Try finding one in that condition at any price. These are rusting away rapidly. My '85 300SD has the same exterior color (cabernet red), with a parchment ("champignon") interior. A top 10 combination. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 7:58 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot

Re: [MBZ] I have been restoring and not much left to do - 1995 SL500

2024-06-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If it runs/drives/stops and passes inspection that's not a bad price. On Thu, Jun 20, 2024 at 7:57 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Welcome to my fantasy world as I take you on a restoration journey of AC > stickers and headrests > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad >

[MBZ] 2007 Sprinter 2500 van - $5,900

2024-06-20 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sounds like a mechanic's lien sale to get a repair bill paid. Wonder how that complicates getting a title? https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/grove-city-dodge-cargo-van-sprinter/7758681252.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] My keyboard has no punctuation characters - 1985 380 SL - 128k miles - $6, 500

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Need more adderall not Not rear and front Front only —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Also I capitialze Words at random > > https://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/mansfield-for-sale-1985-mercedes-benz/7758616212.html > ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Nice color combination. Ambitious pricing —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Cheep Walmart house brand tires though. > > https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/hamilton-1983-mercedes-benz-300sd/7758417322.html >

Re: [MBZ] I have been restoring and not much left to do - 1995 SL500

2024-06-20 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Welcome to my fantasy world as I take you on a restoration journey of AC stickers and headrests —FT Sent from my iPad > On Jun 19, 2024, at 11:44 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Some might disagree. > > https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-sl/7758515716.html > __

[MBZ] I have been restoring and not much left to do - 1995 SL500

2024-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some might disagree. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/nashville-sl/7758515716.html ___ 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/list

[MBZ] Nice looking W126 300SD

2024-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Cheep Walmart house brand tires though. https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/hamilton-1983-mercedes-benz-300sd/7758417322.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go t

[MBZ] My keyboard has no punctuation characters - 1985 380 SL - 128k miles - $6, 500

2024-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Also I capitialze Words at random https://mansfield.craigslist.org/cto/d/mansfield-for-sale-1985-mercedes-benz/7758616212.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Axle challenge

2024-06-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 19 Jun 2024 18:50:11 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I got the thing back together quite easily. I jiggered the inner joint > around a bit and it slid right on! Yay in that. Congratulations! I was going to suggest using a hose clamp to compress the ring to get things start

Re: [MBZ] Axle challenge

2024-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I got the thing back together quite easily. I jiggered the inner joint around a bit and it slid right on! Yay in that. Getting the hub end back in with 2 LCA ball joints was a bit more challenging, one kinda conflicts with the outer CV joint but with various shifting around I got everything ba

Re: [MBZ] 617s suck

2024-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
When I look at the 617 sitting in my 300SD there seems to be all kinds of room around it compared to the E500. Never done the turbo drain though. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024, at 16:04, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I just worked on a 617 for the first time in probably 10-15 years. The > agenda

[MBZ] Axle challenge

2024-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The issue on both axles is this snap ring thing that sits in a slot on the male axle spline then there is a corresponding slot in the female end. Compressing it to get the axle off is the challenge. It’s brute force it seems, you just have to physically overcome the whole purpose of it. This one

[MBZ] 617s suck

2024-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I just worked on a 617 for the first time in probably 10-15 years. The agenda was turbo train tube seal, valve adjustment, oil/filter change, hood release cable. I finally got the turbo drain tube out after fighting it for 4 hours. This is nothing short of a whore of a job. Taking apart a 642 fo

[MBZ] I guess the top is inop -- 2002 Mercedes-Benz clk-class CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet 2D, $1, 000

2024-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But still for $1k if it is indeed a 55... conductor plate or shift module? Easy fix RUNS BUT DOES NOT DRIVE the electronic transmission release is faulty. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/480181397701872/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

[MBZ] temperature will jump after 10 minutes. 2011 Mercedes-Benz e-class E 550 Sedan 4D, $5, 500

2024-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
115kmi, looks to be fairly decent, driver seat divot, rubber band tires.  I wonder if these have an air bubble issue in the cooling system. $4k? Bought a new vehicle don’t have time to mess with it. Does have a salvage title. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/992282355734476/ -- --F

Re: [MBZ] G-d help me

2024-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Grooming a poodle probably costs about the same as a dealer-performed oil change. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 12:35 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I took poodles to the groomer this morning. Right near the place, which is > in a back country road on the Island, I

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No not really.  I had thought of that, using some sort of small hydraulic bottle jack but the issue is that the cup ends that fit on the intermediate shaft (both sides) sit up inside the frame rail on both sides.  You can sorta reach in there from the bottom, there is a bit of opening but not a

[MBZ] G-d help me

2024-06-19 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I took poodles to the groomer this morning. Right near the place, which is in a back country road on the Island, I saw a slammed CL sitting in a front yard. On the way back I stopped in the road to get a closer look at it, couldn’t tell if it was a 500 or 600. Don’t see many around so my curiosi

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-19 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Was there any way to use the cable to put static tension on the dingus, and then whack the dingus with a hammer? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Yes.  $400. It's basically two bars that fit either end of the inside part of the axle with threaded rods that connect the ends of each bar and the slide hammer shaft screws into one of the bars. Probably something I could make but that would have taken a fair amount of effort but maybe not as

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-19 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I assume there's an expensive Mercedes tool meant for this job? And would it have been worth it? On Wed, Jun 19, 2024, at 00:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really think of any > other way to do it. The slack took some finessing too as

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-19 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
The cable was my thought on why it was so difficult as well. Happy that it ultimately worked for you. If you had to do these often, you would no doubt find a better way. Randy On 18/06/2024 11:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really

Re: [MBZ] Hey, Andrew!

2024-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I saw that. A real shame - their design was really cool. I also had a stake in Lordstown Motors and they went bankrupt as well. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 12:46 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I see your favorite car’s company is filing for bankruptcy. > > Back to

Re: [MBZ] The pre 2000 ML to be avoided?

2024-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I’m really trying to be good and sell a bunch of cars before buying more, so I would not even offer them $200 for it I don’t think. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 19, 2024, at 8:25 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Offer $500 and go from there. Has a hitch so that is worth somethin

Re: [MBZ] The pre 2000 ML to be avoided?

2024-06-19 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Offer $500 and go from there.  Has a hitch so that is worth something. Poos says they have issues but for cheepcheep could be worth messing with --FT On 6/19/24 8:02 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/share/uNWzxHqquA2LwcvM/?mibextid=79PoIi Sent from my iPhone __

[MBZ] The pre 2000 ML to be avoided?

2024-06-19 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/share/uNWzxHqquA2LwcvM/?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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinf

[MBZ] Hey, Andrew!

2024-06-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I see your favorite car’s company is filing for bankruptcy. Back to scissors, I guess? -D ___ 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/l

Re: [MBZ] W124 in the Hood

2024-06-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Nope. No room at the inn, sorry. -D > On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:12 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That needs to move to your driveway > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jun 18, 2024, at 11:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Interesting color, love the spoile

Re: [MBZ] W124 in the Hood

2024-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That needs to move to your driveway --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 18, 2024, at 11:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting color, love the spoiler: > > > [448158009_3564789333786627_2011406083552525846_n.jpg] > 1

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah I could feel some give on it but I couldn’t really think of any other way to do it. The slack took some finessing too as the cable was about 2ft long to give me room to grab the slide. The inboard cups are inside a frame cutout and even working the loop-knotted (what’s that called?) stiff

Re: [MBZ] W124 in the Hood

2024-06-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
The matching color headlight wipers pull it all together. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2024, at 8:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting color, love the spoiler: > > > [448158009_3564789333786627_20

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-18 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I'm sure the difficulty was the wire cable. It's got just enough 'give' to it to dampen the effectiveness of the shock from the hammer. Glad it eventually worked, though. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/arc

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
On LF the the end on the diff is a male spline so I can get at it with a metal brush on the drill. That’s the one that was really hard. I’ll grease it up and the new axle *should* slide right on. The RF has a female spline fitting at the diff and the axle has the male spline. I’ll have to see

Re: [MBZ] Green/green '73 450SL

2024-06-18 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Hard to say. They had it on CL a few months back for $11k Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur > On Jun 18, 2024, at 10:24 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2024-06-18 12:56, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >> This has Kaleb written all over it. Ownership would be a perfect w

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I would be wondering what it’s going to take to get the replacement in there… -D > On Jun 18, 2024, at 6:54 PM, Kevin Kraly via Mercedes > wrote: > > Strong work, literally!! > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> After bangi

Re: [MBZ] Success!!!

2024-06-18 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
Strong work, literally!! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 18, 2024, at 9:49 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > After banging on the LF axle for days, soaking it with Kroil, banging more, > soaking etc. I still couldn’t get it loose. Hot wrench time. 3 times with > Kroil and banging

[MBZ] 1997 E320 - 102k miles - $6,000

2024-06-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks fairly nice but price is on the high side. Extra set of wheels could be handy for winter tires. Don't care for the steering wheel cover or the clear floor mats. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/gallatin-1997-mercedes-benz-e320-for/7758240716.html _

[MBZ] Over $23, 000 was spent on maintenance - 2008 E350 wagon - $9, 800 OBO

2024-06-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Since the VIN was in the ad I checked the engine serial number (272972 30 863963) and it should be OK. Nice looking, interior appears very clean. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2008-mercedes-benz-e350/7758202891.html ___ http://www.okiebenz

Re: [MBZ] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

2024-06-18 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Just popped up on my CL search here, is a rusty 911 Targa ("could use a front pan replacement") with the engine in pieces really worth $30k? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1978-porsche-911-sc-targa/7758180687.html On Mon, Jun 17, 2024, at 23:59, dan penoff.com via Mercedes w

Re: [MBZ] Paint has crows feet

2024-06-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"Paint has crows feet". Orange peel? On Tue, Jun 18, 2024 at 3:21 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good from far but far from good. > > https://www.facebook.com/share/aVwzuEUVRf9YDw5K/ > > > AZBob > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com >

Re: [MBZ] '07 E350 Low Miles

2024-06-18 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
And a clear tittle to boot! May very well be abalance shaft affected car. Check VIN! -D > On Jun 18, 2024, at 12:34 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7758156458.html > > Either weird reflections or clear coat is

[MBZ] '07 E350 Low Miles

2024-06-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/d/gilbert-2007-mercedes-benz-e350/7758156458.html Either weird reflections or clear coat is sketchy. AZBob ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change de

[MBZ] Paint has crows feet

2024-06-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Good from far but far from good. https://www.facebook.com/share/aVwzuEUVRf9YDw5K/ AZBob ___ 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/lis

Re: [MBZ] Green/green '73 450SL

2024-06-18 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2024-06-18 12:56, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: This has Kaleb written all over it. Ownership would be a perfect way to assuage a mid-life crisis. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-450sl-87/ What would happen if Froggy's current owner submitted it to BaT? _

[MBZ] Green/green '73 450SL

2024-06-18 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
This has Kaleb written all over it. Ownership would be a perfect way to assuage a mid-life crisis. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1973-mercedes-benz-450sl-87/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscri

Re: [MBZ] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

2024-06-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I went to a PCA rally at Saddlebrook with Roger (remember him?) I know the basics about 911s and 914s from my VW days, but that’s about it. Woger had some commitment for part of the afternoon, so I just wandered around the field/parking lot and looked at cars and spoke to owners. I spent a good

Re: [MBZ] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

2024-06-17 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I enjoy 912s. A friend’s dad had one and I snuck a drive in it once. I love 914s. My uncle had one. Orange. If I was beyond flush I’d have one. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2024, at 6:51 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > That one didn't pay off so well. > Funny how 912 price

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The stealer sales guy I was talking to wanted to get a 126 coupé because he liked them. He said the guys there had no idea how to work on them. I said yeah you can’t plug a computer into them do they’re clueless and he totally agreed. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 17, 2024, at 10:12 PM, Allan S

Re: [MBZ] 2010 C300 Sport 4WD - $7,200

2024-06-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Exactly. Stupid ask for a cheep klasse. Prices up that way seem considerably higher than around the South --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 17, 2024, at 10:16 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seems like you could go down to Floyd's neck of the woods and get an E or > maybe an S for th

[MBZ] 2010 C300 Sport 4WD - $7,200

2024-06-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Seems like you could go down to Floyd's neck of the woods and get an E or maybe an S for that money. https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/cicero-2010-mercedes-c300-sport-4wd/7757813654.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Then we can move on to the maintenance and repair departments. A friend at the gym was telling me about his '14 Audi. Broke the timing belt (or chain?) and dealer told him he needed a new engine, quote was close to or maybe into five figures. The local MB indy he goes to for his GLA gave him the

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ol' Dave Mason called that the "git ready" fee. On Mon, Jun 17, 2024, at 18:14, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Yeah the “dealer fee” was $750 and there was something else I forget. > “Documentation fee” or “prep fee” or something. F that. Yeah here’s my > payment, just stamp the title,

[MBZ] $42k restoration, $26k BaT sales price

2024-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
That one didn't pay off so well. Funny how 912 prices are to the moon and 914 prices not so much. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1970-porsche-914-37/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or ch

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
In OK they do not have to charge a doc fee but if they do they have to charge everyone. In MO the state mandates the max dealer’s can charge. They just raised it $299 to $599 IIRC. I had a lot of dealers raise their default fees in desking as soon as they happened. It’s pure padding for the deal

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
When I looked at the car on their lot I asked why they didn’t just label it “guaranteed profit?” That didn’t elicit a response. -D > On Jun 17, 2024, at 3:50 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > In Michigan, and I suspect everywhere, the added fees have to be universal. > If they discrimina

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
In Michigan, and I suspect everywhere, the added fees have to be universal. If they discriminate and only charge the fee to some customers, they can lose their license, or be forced to refund everybody they collected the now illegal fee from. They could drop the selling price $750, but they can'

Re: [MBZ] Anyone remember these?

2024-06-17 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Finally read the comments, and learned something. Apparently the 850s, or some of the 850s, had oil injection. 1966saab (The Seller) This author's likes: 113 Hi, yes the oil injection system is working as it should. Al did get a chance to take this out for a ride to check out It the noise we

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah the “dealer fee” was $750 and there was something else I forget. “Documentation fee” or “prep fee” or something. F that. Yeah here’s my payment, just stamp the title, give me a bill of sale and the keys and let me get outta here. Easy peasy no cost there. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jun 17,

Re: [MBZ] Nice NA 1978 300CD

2024-06-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
That one is really rough. On Mon, Jun 17, 2024 at 3:02 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://thembmarket.com/1978-mercedes-benz-300cd-2 > > --FT > > On 6/17/24 9:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: > > Pretty color. Might sell for well under $10K > > ht

Re: [MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I would rather have the Jag. I lust after those, they're beautiful cars. I can’t imagine what a clown show buying a new MB is today. I love how there’s no price on the Monroney sticker (how do they get around that?) meaning that they’re going to jerk me around as much as they can before they eve

Re: [MBZ] Stylish ML350 - $5,600

2024-06-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
My 2008 ML550 just turned 193k the other day. Been a great ride since I bought it. It’s one of my all-time favorite MBs. -D > On Jun 17, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Miles getting up there but price doesn't seem too crazy. > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/

[MBZ] Other than all that... 2001 Mercedes-Benz e-class Base, $5, 000

2024-06-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Raise Hell Praise Dale has consumed the wrong mushrooms and meant to type $1000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/380027834578919/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okieb

[MBZ] Custom painted burnt orange pearl metallic can also double as a traffic cone 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class, $10, 900

2024-06-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
One must ask WHY??? it's very much a head turner https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/987314559725971 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://m

[MBZ] I stopped by Saturday to look at this -- Certified Pre-Owned 2020 Mercedes-Benz AMG® GT

2024-06-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I saw this driving by the Benz stealer on Friday while on the way to Costco.  Roadster.  It looked really nice, red/black seats, sounded REALLY good even without downpipes.  Center console upgrade though that doesn't really appeal to me and the engine appeared to be detuned a bit from the earli

[MBZ] ONLY 558 MILES FROM NEW 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK280 - $38, 000 (Spartanburg)

2024-06-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I wonder what the story is on this thing.  I'm sure it would need a lot of going through to deal with degradations https://greenville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/una-2007-mercedes-benz-slk280/7756784995.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list arch

[MBZ] Stylish ML350 - $5,600

2024-06-17 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Miles getting up there but price doesn't seem too crazy. https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/saint-louis-stylish-mercedes-ml350/7757762364.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

Re: [MBZ] Nice NA 1978 300CD

2024-06-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://thembmarket.com/1978-mercedes-benz-300cd-2 --FT On 6/17/24 9:30 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Pretty color. Might sell for well under $10K https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1978-mercedes-benz-300cd-20/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To sear

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