Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love that Corinthian Leather!

2022-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
AND it has "surprising affordability" On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 8:52 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://youtu.be/jA8zLjGorW8 > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 5, 2022, at 7:39 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love that Corinthian Leather!

2022-12-05 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://youtu.be/jA8zLjGorW8 Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 5, 2022, at 7:39 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Correct. Sorry, Ricardo. > > Never seen a red one. My Dad’s was Silver with a maroon interior and landau > top. This one is kind of gaudy. > > -D > >> On Dec 5, 2022,

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love that Corinthian Leather!

2022-12-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Correct. Sorry, Ricardo. Never seen a red one. My Dad’s was Silver with a maroon interior and landau top. This one is kind of gaudy. -D > On Dec 5, 2022, at 8:33 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > RICH Corinthian Leather > > —FT > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Dec 5, 2022, at

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love that Corinthian Leather!

2022-12-05 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
RICH Corinthian Leather —FT Sent from my iPad > On Dec 5, 2022, at 7:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-1979-chrysler-cordoba/7564789794.html > > -D > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > >

[MBZ] Gotta Love that Corinthian Leather!

2022-12-05 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/saint-petersburg-1979-chrysler-cordoba/7564789794.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Gotta love Advance Auto

2021-09-18 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I ordered online a Mann oil filter for the ML500, $15. I had a $5 speedperks coupon and used tavarish25 discount code, knocked the price to $7.50. I’ll go pick it up later -FT Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB -- $900E500

2021-04-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I just put it on the flatbed.  Took all of 5min since he drove it up, then tied it down and was off on his adventure.  The driver might not have been old enough to drink a fotie --FT On 4/11/21 7:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Be sure to offer the tow truck driver a malt likker

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB -- $900E500

2021-04-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Be sure to offer the tow truck driver a malt likker as a sign of gratitude. On Sun, Apr 11, 2021 at 6:41 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Of course you cheap b@st@rds will want to > chisel on me... > > Yep. > Mentally preparing a low ball offer already. > > Money

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB -- $900E500

2021-04-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Of course you cheap b@st@rds will want to chisel on me... Yep. Mentally preparing a low ball offer already. Money talks, BS walks. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Gotta love MB -- $900E500

2021-04-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I called MB roadside assistance to organize a time for a truck to come collect the $900E500 to deal with the SBC pressure reservoir problem that I think is throwing it into limp mode. Guy was very nice, says a tow truck would be here in 90min. Woman calls me from the tow company about 5min

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love it!

2017-11-16 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There are so many reasons not to watch the NFL but this is probably the silliest. On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 7:25 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irishvoice/nfl-banned-in-n > y-irish-bar-after-national-anthem-protest-business-booms?

[MBZ] Gotta love it!

2017-11-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
https://www.irishcentral.com/news/irishvoice/nfl-banned-in-ny-irish-bar-after-national-anthem-protest-business-booms? That is one way to boost business/income! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff
The R129 seems very similar in size to the W124, although being a roadster you sit closer to the ground. Getting in and out can be a real b*tch, but then again, getting out of the S500 isn't easy, either. You're just higher up. The cabin is understandably smaller than the W140 as well. I drove

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Dwight Giles
Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities to the 124 have been mentioned here. On Dec 28, 2013 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: The R129 seems very similar in size to the W124, although being a roadster you sit closer to the ground. Getting in and out

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Dan, I loved your rendition of I wonder what happens if I do this. Technology is wonderful except when it has a mind of its own. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.comwrote: Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities to the 124

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread WILTON
'Sounds like ATTABOYS acomin'. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, December 28, 2013 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes... The R129 seems very similar in size

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Craig
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:19:39 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: I've seen some weirdness from what I believe is the security system. If anyone reads this and has ideas, I'm all ears - I have noticed on a couple of occasions when I shut off and lock the car that the driving light on the

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff
On Dec 28, 2013, at 6:09 PM, Craig wrote: If it's like the W124, the flashing lights are a symptom that the alarm system has been triggered and that the alarm horn isn't working. I have some familiarity with the W124 and W126 alarm systems, which is why I figured this was the source of the

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Craig
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:33:28 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: After dinner I'm pulling the driver's door panel to find out why some of the speakers are dead. I'm hoping it's nothing more than the connector being disconnected. I hope May it be as simple as that, and may the door

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread OK Don
IIRC, the 129 is built on the 124 chassis, with added extras. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.comwrote: Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities to the 124 have been mentioned here. On Dec 28, 2013 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread OK Don
I washed the C182A this afternoon after my cheap fix didn't work. The charging system stopped working about 10 minutes from home on the last flight. I've been thinking the voltage regulator was flaky for a while now and had a spare one on hand. I installed the new VR and still no joy. No charging

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Dan Penoff
It seems very 124-like. No luck on the speaker - it's open. A couple of good things, however: The speaker can be removed/installed without removing the door panel Replacements are available from BOSE for $40. I'll be putting a call in to BOSE first thing Monday morning Dan On Dec 28,

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Dwight Giles
Makes sense. On Dec 28, 2013 7:48 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: IIRC, the 129 is built on the 124 chassis, with added extras. On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com wrote: Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities to

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Craig
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:52:56 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: I washed the C182A this afternoon after my cheap fix didn't work. The charging system stopped working about 10 minutes from home on the last flight. I've been thinking the voltage regulator was flaky for a while now and had a

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread OK Don
It depends on where/how you source them. Yes, they can be rather expensive. A kit to convert from the original generator system to a new alternator is $800. I think the used but was working when removed generator will be less than 1/10th that amount (this time). One difference that accounts for

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Craig
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:48:09 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: One difference that accounts for some of the cost difference is that it is theoretically possible to trace every bit of every part back to the source. Grant can correct me if I'm wrong, I think he used to deal in aircraft

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-28 Thread Scott Ritchey
] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes... It depends on where/how you source them. Yes, they can be rather expensive. A kit to convert from the original generator system to a new alternator is $800. I think the used but was working when removed generator will be less than 1/10th that amount (this time). One

[MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Dan Penoff
As I go over the SL500 in detail, I have already fixed a couple of issues for - nothing! Woo-hoo! I love it when this sort of thing happens I changed the oil and filter this afternoon, which immediately quieted down the lifter tick from the right cylinder bank. For that matter, it's gone

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Peter Frederick
Dust boots for the struts are available separately, and should be replaced. Makes the struts live a lot longer, although depending on the milage they may already be on the way out, mine didn't make 300,000 miles. While you are looking around, check the rubber in the links in the rear

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Dieselhead
Lucky you! My brake thing is even more puzzling. When I got to the LF side, the pads would not push in either until I opened the bleeder. Since I can't find any info about troubleshooting the ABS, I am going to put everything back togehter and try flushing and replacing the brake fluid. I

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
So you replaced the brake hoses? Right? Sent from my iPhone On Dec 27, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: Lucky you! My brake thing is even more puzzling. When I got to the LF side, the pads would not push in either until I opened the bleeder. Since I can't find

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Dan Penoff wrote: I can see where the front end was repaired - the cross member that is behind the front bumper has been cut off and a new one welded in. Not very well, at least the welds look kind of lousy, but it's definitely attached and intact. Everything from the radiator support back

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Mitch Haley
Peter Frederick wrote: I think you will like it --- I'm quite fond of the W124 chassis, much more responsive than the W126, although for a long highway trip nothing beats a W126. How similar to the W124 is the R129? On the drive home, Dan reported it disappointingly less luxurious and more

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...

2013-12-27 Thread Dieselhead
no, I intended to, but when i take the hoses off, they are not very old and pass air or fluid both ways. check valve action seems to be in the ABS or master cyl. Seems to be a known mode of failure for ABS. (according to a paper from a Bosch guy and a U of Munich guy.) So you

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Fmiser
It seems than at Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:17:12 -0500, Timothy wrote: I'm not knocking power seats (and of course now it's a must have to compete in the American market) but geez, I buy a car (used or new) and I adjust it once? I'm not the only one that drives my cars. And it seems that everyone

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love John Lennons S123 MB

2007-12-19 Thread Rich Thomas
That must be why she shrieks like she does? --R Hendrik Fay wrote: He never drove it himself and it scared the crap out of Yoko..good. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread John Robbins
E M wrote: When I do take the cars in for service, and leave them on the lot, I tape a large note right on the steering wheel, DON'T adjust the seats, or move the mirrors They don't have to move the seat, they're only driving 50 feet from the lot to the service bay. That doesn't work too

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 9:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Perhaps it was that JR Ewing drove one on Dallas? Of course

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread E M
I have a friend with a Honda Civic, and I have to be careful not to hit her in the forehead with my elbow when she walks by me. I can back her car out of the driveway without touching the seat. My knees touch my chin as she likes the seat pulled WAY forward. It's a stick too. For the distance

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
] Gotta love MB hmm I forgot about Sue Ellen's Country Squire. I liked the Mark V (EWING-1) Jock drove. (Lincoln Marks III - V were favorites until my '78 lemon TownCar experience. When bodies changed in '80 I quit Lincoln (though wondered once if a 5 cyl. 3L work in my old Mark III. The 70

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Jim Cathey
That 116 was a 450SEL. He had an Allante by 91 I looked at one once. I have no idea how they were able to put it up as competition to the 107 SL. Interior by GM, and front wheel drive too. I guess it didn't look too bad on the outside. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Curt Raymond
] Gotta love MB To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Oooh stop your bitching people, over here you're lucky if the spare parts person will talk to you. I know the car sales people won't unless

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB It seems than at Wed, 19 Dec 2007 01:17:12 -0500, Timothy wrote: I'm not knocking power seats (and of course now it's a must have to compete in the American market) but geez, I buy a car (used or new) and I adjust

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:57:55 -0400 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB I have a friend with a Honda Civic, and I have to be careful not to hit her in the forehead with my elbow when she walks by me. I can back her car

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
' You play piano? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Some

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread LarryT
] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:26 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB That 116 was a 450SEL. He had an Allante by 91 I looked at one once. I have no idea how they were able to put it up as competition to the 107 SL. Interior by GM, and front

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Mitch Haley
LarryT wrote: IIRC, the Allante was built in an odd way - chassis were built by GM in US then they were shipped to Italy to have the body fitted by one of the body guys there - Giguario perhaps? maybe Bertone? really can't recall. I forgot how the Chrysler/Maserati TC was built. I kind of

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Usually the day I bitch about people forgetting to fuel up is the day I realize I've not been paying attention and have to make an unscheduled fuel stop. I've never run out though, touch wood. -Curt Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:22:19 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 07:26:43 -0800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB That 116 was a 450SEL. He had an Allante by 91 I looked at one once. I have no idea how

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB From the obese William Conrad as Frank Cannon (1971-1976) driving a new Lincoln Mark III-IV each season to Burt Reynolds in Smokey Anand the Bandit bringing attention to the Pontiac Trans Am Golden Eagle, I don't think even JR could promote that Allante! What

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Jim Cathey
William Conrad, as in, Jake and the fatman? Same guy, right? As in the narrator of the Moose and Squirrel show! Same guy, right. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
Dec 2007 10:14:25 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB ' You play piano? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Robert Rentfro
Cool...we are a diverse bunch. Bob R. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Timothy Robinson Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 10:55 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB That was major in college. Started lessons

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Speaking of piano music, I am a big fan of Roger Williams. He is playing one of his 12 or 14 hour marathons next year in MO. Plan on going as he is getting pretty old and probably wont be around long. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
If I recall the Allante had a removable hardtop just like the SL convertibles? From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:44:09 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
of Michelin LR78/15 radials. From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:28:20 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB William Conrad, as in, Jake and the fatman

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:07:55 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Speaking of piano music, I am a big fan of Roger Williams. He is playing one of his 12 or 14 hour marathons next year in MO. Plan on going as he is getting pretty old

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Donald Snook
Tim R. wrote: From the obese William Conrad as Frank Cannon (1971-1976) driving a new Lincoln Mark III-IV each season to Burt Reynolds in Smokey Anand the Bandit bringing attention to the Pontiac Trans Am Golden Eagle, Oh Man! There's another car I would love to have. The bandits TA

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread LarryT
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB As a 16 y/o dad discovered I had learned from Frank Cannon how to use the auxillary/emergency brake on the '69 Lincoln (it had a pedal on the left similar to the accelerator pedal with automatic

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB ' You play piano? --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Timothy Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
: Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:06:34 -0600 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Tim R. wrote: From the obese William Conrad as Frank Cannon (1971-1976) driving

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
Yeah... my whitewalls never looked pristine like Frank Cannon's. From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 14:42:39 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Yeah

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Jim Cathey
If I recall the Allante had a removable hardtop just like the SL convertibles? Correct. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-19 Thread Timothy Robinson
] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:17:22 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB WHERE IS THE DIESEL CONTENT? ;) Actually, the background of the individuals comprising this imaginary community

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread LarryT
http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Larry, I know you are a fact checker, but are you sure

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Hendrik Fay
Oooh stop your bitching people, over here you're lucky if the spare parts person will talk to you. I know the car sales people won't unless you are wearing a suit. Our main dealer used to be alright until they built a fancy new facility and now the spare parts are in there with the new cars and

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Mitch Haley
Hendrik Fay wrote: Roadside assistance, yeah dream on unless you buy a new MB or pay a squillion bucks a year. Back in the day, our cars cost as much in $US as the German models (with fewer standard features) cost in Deutchmarks. For example, my 1979 300SD was a $27,000 car, my 1986 2.3-16

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 10:22:19 +1030 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Oooh stop your bitching people, over here you're lucky if the spare parts person

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Hendrik Fay wrote: Roadside assistance, yeah dream on unless you buy a new MB or pay a squillion bucks a year. Back in the day, our cars cost as much in $US as the German models (with fewer standard

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread EDWARD DENNIS
of velour on the American sedans. From: Mitch Haley Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:14:12 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Hendrik Fay wrote: Roadside assistance, yeah dream on unless you buy a new MB or pay

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Dave H...
... From: Hendrik Fay [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 6:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Oooh stop your bitching people, over here you're lucky if the spare parts person will talk to you. I know the car

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Donald Snook
Perhaps it was that JR Ewing drove one on Dallas? Of course, Jock also drove a big ole Lincoln and so did Ray Crebbs wife Donna. But, you are right. I wanted a Mercedes when I saw JR had one. JR was the bad guy, but I always liked JR. Now, when Sue Ellen went from the big Ford Country

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread E M
I think John Lennon tooting about NY in a 123, didn't hurt wagon sales much either. :-) I think the car was made to haul Marshall amps in myself. hee hee Ed 300E On 18/12/2007, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps it was that JR Ewing drove one on Dallas? Of course, Jock also

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread OK Don
The American cars are built for tooling around town, the German cars are meant for traveling in all day, and not being sore and tired when you arrive. On Dec 18, 2007 9:44 PM, E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My Dad always had Town Cars and T Birds, back in the 70s and 80's and then got a new 450

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread E M
to the frufru of velour on the American sedans. From: Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:14:12 -0500 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Hendrik Fay wrote

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love John Lennons S123 MB

2007-12-18 Thread Hendrik Fay
He never drove it himself and it scared the crap out of Yoko..good. Also I think it was the first Diesel S123 in the States. Was on the market a few years back but haven't heard much about it lately, from what i remember it was going pretty cheap too, considering how much people are

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Donald Snook
Ok Don wrote: The American cars are built for tooling around town, the German cars are meant for traveling in all day, and not being sore and tired when you arrive. That sounds like a pretty good analysis. Big Buicks/Cadillacs sure are comfortable for short trips. But, after several hours

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love John Lennons S123 MB

2007-12-18 Thread E M
I'm not sure if he even knew how to drive to be honest. I did see the car at auction, and at that time, about 5 years ago, I think it had a $100,000 reserve or something. I think it had some restoration work, like paint since lennon owned it too, if I remember. Ed 300E On 19/12/2007, Hendrik

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Perhaps it was that JR Ewing drove one on Dallas? Of course, Jock also drove a big ole Lincoln and so did Ray Crebbs wife Donna. But, you are right. I wanted a Mercedes when I saw JR had one. JR was the bad guy, but I always liked JR. Now, when Sue Ellen

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB My Dad always had Town Cars and T Birds, back in the 70s and 80's and then got a new 450 SEL. He said the thing drove like a park bench, and soon it was gone. Replaced with another Ford. I fell in love with the S though

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB I think John Lennon tooting about NY in a 123, didn't hurt wagon sales much either. :-) I think the car was made to haul Marshall amps in myself. hee hee Ed 300E On 18/12/2007, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps it was that JR

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Ok Don wrote: The American cars are built for tooling around town, the German cars are meant for traveling in all day, and not being sore and tired when you arrive. That sounds like a pretty good analysis. Big Buicks/Cadillacs sure are comfortable

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread E M
Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB My Dad always had Town Cars and T Birds, back in the 70s and 80's and then got a new 450 SEL. He said the thing drove like a park bench, and soon it was gone. Replaced with another Ford. I fell in love with the S though

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread E M
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Ok Don wrote: The American cars are built for tooling around town, the German cars are meant for traveling in all day, and not being sore and tired when you arrive. That sounds like a pretty good

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-18 Thread Timothy Robinson
tried to sell me my own spark plugs back as new replacements. From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 02:33:08 -0400 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB When I do take the cars

[MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Rich Thomas
So the boy's car wouldn't start, diagnosed battery problem from afar. Told him to call 800mercedes, the guy shows up, gives him a jump, twiddles with the cables and tightens them, all is right with the world! No charge, only a sig required.. This being an 84, 6 months older than the boy.

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Loren Faeth
They won't do that around here. I think you have to be within so many miles of a Stealership At 09:16 AM 12/17/2007, you wrote: So the boy's car wouldn't start, diagnosed battery problem from afar. Told him to call 800mercedes, the guy shows up, gives him a jump, twiddles with the cables and

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Curt Raymond
] Gotta love MB To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed So the boy's car wouldn't start, diagnosed battery problem from afar. Told him to call 800mercedes, the guy shows up, gives him a jump

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Curt Raymond Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 11:52 AM To: Diesel List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Hmm, I wonder if they'd have given mine the strap? I got an appointment with the Indy as soon as I can get the car that. Blasted work, he could have

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Timothy Robinson
diesels kept them busy with service calls. From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:05:29 -0500 To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB I think they would have given

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread LarryT
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Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 5:52 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB That makes the Free for Life service MB provides particularity helpful! They'll bring out a couple of gallons of diesel, change a flat tire, jump start and tow the car if needed

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Larry, I know you are a fact checker, but are you sure about the tow? Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 215K miles. 1979 240D- auto -250K + miles (FOR SALE) 1990 300D 2.5t 150K miles Wickford, RI

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
. Striplin, work Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Well, they will tow it to the nearest dealer and you will then pay, I do know that. The tow is not free --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin, work
yes, I do believe so --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB OK

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread E M
730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Dwight E. Giles, Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 5:09 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Larry, I know you are a fact checker, but are you sure about

Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB

2007-12-17 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Co Dwight E. Giles, Jr. Wickford RI 02852 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mercedes- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Monday, December 17, 2007 6:08 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta love MB Well