Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I have never spent more than $4800 on a pre-owned vehicle (the ML I have now). I have always felt pretty confident, utilizing my knowledge and experience coupled with all y’all’s insight, in doing my own PPIs. That being typed, I have decided that if I spend more than $6k or up on a “newer”

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I recommend a PPI from a trusted mechanic before purchasing a used Mercedes. If the tech finds any flaws those can serve as bargaining chips to reduce the cost to you - more than the cost of the PPI. On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 9:20 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
If it’s not something new/late model, you just have to do your due diligence (research, talk to others, look at ones for sale even if you’re not interested in that particular car) so you’re as well-informed as possible. Provenance plays big in the process, too, I believe. It’s a used car.

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
There's nothing wrong with paying top dollar for something that proves out to be what you were hoping it to be. Or you can pay plenty for something that is not, like our X5. Worst. Car. Value. Ever. But how do you know, going in? -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Too many issues for a later model car that you’ll have limited ability to resolve on your own. That is, I suspect there are things wrong with this that will require a competent indy or the stealer to sort out. I’m always leery of “mechanic’s specials” as they typically have things wrong with

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s a $4k car max with whatever issues it has, esp if he doesn’t actually know what they are. Will be interesting to see what codes it’s throwing as things can add up real fast on those vehicles. Don’t even think about paying someone else to work on it. As far as the airmatic goes it’s

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Who knows? I’ll have to see what scanning reveals if I go check it out. Hard to get past silver. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2024, at 10:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > "It does have a wiring issue" -- meaning what? > >> On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
"It does have a wiring issue" -- meaning what? On Tue, Jul 23, 2024 at 1:15 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yes should be. > > So if you have to replace compressor buy it from FCP euro so it has a > lifetime warranty. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 23,

Re: [MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes should be. So if you have to replace compressor buy it from FCP euro so it has a lifetime warranty. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 23, 2024, at 1:13 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1185911826054141/ > > Is this late enough to be rid

[MBZ] A GL

2024-07-23 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1185911826054141/ Is this late enough to be rid of the timing chain issues Kaleb spoke of? Seller told me it throws many codes, I can scan it when I look at it and that the “bags have been replaced but I think the compressor need to be looked at”.

[MBZ] Cheap GL with hitch looks decent -- 2008 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D, $4, 500

2023-12-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Diesel GL

2023-11-19 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
[00l0l_1ciE8o4ustI_0gw0co_600x450.jpg] 2008 Mercedes-Benz GL 320 CDI diesel for sale by owner - Orlando, FL -

Re: [MBZ] 2009 GL 450 - 99k miles - $15,999

2023-10-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Nice! But not $16k nice! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 21, 2023, at 3:23 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ad needs a few more exclamation points! > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/victoria-2009-mercedes-benz-gl-450/7679266571.html >

[MBZ] 2009 GL 450 - 99k miles - $15,999

2023-10-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ad needs a few more exclamation points! https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/cto/d/victoria-2009-mercedes-benz-gl-450/7679266571.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

Re: [MBZ] 2009 GL 550 - 128k - $9,500

2023-10-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I do like the pebbled running boards and the silver on gray is surprisingly attractive. On Wed, Oct 4, 2023 at 12:53 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does it have a tow bell? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Oct 4, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 2009 GL 550 - 128k - $9,500

2023-10-04 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Does it have a tow bell? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 4, 2023, at 11:50 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > every bell and whistle > > https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ballwin-2009-mercedes-gl-550-awd/7672964031.html > ___ >

[MBZ] 2009 GL 550 - 128k - $9,500

2023-10-04 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
every bell and whistle https://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/d/ballwin-2009-mercedes-gl-550-awd/7672964031.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Another GL…is it Scary?

2023-02-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That one looks to have a tow hitch, and 3 rows for that party night out Here's a nice black/black for lower price and lower miles but no tow hitch? https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/riverview-2007-mercedes-benz-gl-class/7584590044.html --FT On 2/1/23 11:36 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes

[MBZ] Another GL…is it Scary?

2023-02-01 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/cto/d/phoenix-2007-mercedes-benz-gl450-low/7577449349.html AZBob Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The GL

2022-08-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What are you asking for it? On Sun, Aug 14, 2022 at 6:22 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Same as in my CL. ESP not working, fuse was missing. Trunk etc air/vac > pump not working, fuse missing. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Aug 14, 2022, at 5:33 PM, Kaleb

[MBZ] The GL bumper

2022-08-05 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So I took the GL bumper by a bumper repair place today.  Guy said he could fix it but it would cost more than getting a new cover.  He looked thru his used covers and thought he had one but didn't.  My options are to find a used bumper that is a different color and have it painted, order a new

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
ebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] The GL AC > > So it appears. I’m guessing the plate either got stuck in the flat/neutral > position or the solenoid won’t move it out of that position. > > This is what affected the youngest so

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] The GL AC So it appears. I’m guessing the plate either got stuck in the flat/neutral position or the solenoid won’t move it out of that position. This is what affected the youngest son’s compressor in his facelift W210. Spun without issue, charge

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
rcedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: July 26, 2022 1:40 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: ka...@striplin.net<mailto:ka...@striplin.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] The GL AC So w

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] The GL AC So with these compressors it could be the swash plate getting stuck, or solenoid going bad. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 26, 2022, at 1:33 PM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com> via

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
the same. Either the solenoid valve isn't working, or the valve plate has >>>>> failed with a crack or something. >>>>> >>>>> https://youtu.be/xwIOL7ghrnI >>>>> >>>>> Rick >>>>> >&g

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
riable displacement compressor works. It's not a Benz, but the idea is >>>> the same. Either the solenoid valve isn't working, or the valve plate has >>>> failed with a crack or something. >>>> >>>> https://youtu.be/xwIOL7ghrnI >>>> >>>> Rick >>&g

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
is >>> the same. Either the solenoid valve isn't working, or the valve plate has >>> failed with a crack or something. >>> >>> https://youtu.be/xwIOL7ghrnI >>> >>> Rick >>> ________ >>> From: Mer

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
ve plate has failed >> with a crack or something. >> >> https://youtu.be/xwIOL7ghrnI >> >> Rick >> >> From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin >> via Mercedes >> Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 7:18:36 PM >>

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
tu.be/xwIOL7ghrnI > > Rick > > From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin > via Mercedes > Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 7:18:36 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Kaleb Striplin > Subject: Re: [MBZ] The GL AC > > True. Well the damn thing has not

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-26 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
From: Mercedes on behalf of Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Monday, July 25, 2022 7:18:36 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] The GL AC True. Well the damn thing has not blown any cold air in 2 hours. I think tomorrow I’m going

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> cost 8X as much in the long run but you save $3.92 a year in fuel Nobody EVER does system-level economics. "Does your dog bite?" ... "That is not my dog!" -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
True. Well the damn thing has not blown any cold air in 2 hours. I think tomorrow I’m going to recover the refrigerant just to see if it’s leaked any since I recharged it. Maybe it’s got a small leak or something. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2022, at 7:02 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
More fuel efficient I am sure.  They can save .01% fuel by going to a more expensive and complex system that will cost 8X as much in the long run but you save $3.92 a year in fuel and the EPA and EUCommies are happy you are not killing the planet as fast even though the life-cycle

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes exactly. I don’t really understand why they had to make it more complicated. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2022, at 6:37 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > So, we change from a simple, easily diagnosed system with its most > failure-prone part being an external, non-pressurized bolt-on to one

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
So, we change from a simple, easily diagnosed system with its most failure-prone part being an external, non-pressurized bolt-on to one with all of that internal, difficult to diagnose, and expensive to replace. Progress! The wretched X5 has that system, and of course it failed and needed a new

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Correct, which is this one. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2022, at 6:24 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-07-25 19:20, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> Pretty sure you can always tell if the compressor hub is spinning, vs not. > > Didn't MBZ get rid of the clutch a while

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-07-25 19:20, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Pretty sure you can always tell if the compressor hub is spinning, vs not. Didn't MBZ get rid of the clutch a while back, and newer ones spin all the time? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Except this is one of those variable compressors that does not have a normal clutch. So the hub is spinning all the time regardless of the AC being on or not. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 25, 2022, at 6:20 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Pretty sure you can always tell if the compressor hub is

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Pretty sure you can always tell if the compressor hub is spinning, vs not. Pistons gotta pis, so if they're moving so is fluid. If it won't build pressure either the one-way valves or shot, or the expansion valve is so open that no pressure is built. At its heart, AC is extremely simple,

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have hooked SDS up and pressure does not change when compressor is supposed to be off or on. I recall hooking up gauges and both sides stay the same but may check that again. Either the valve in the compressor is not working as it should or expansion valve is not. Or maybe it’s an electrical

Re: [MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Put a scanner on it and read the AC pressures and such and see what it is going on strike --FT On 7/25/22 7:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: After the other day AC has been working fine. On the way back from CO and it worked perfectly for 7 hours. Temps were in the 70s thru low 90s.

[MBZ] The GL AC

2022-07-25 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After the other day AC has been working fine. On the way back from CO and it worked perfectly for 7 hours. Temps were in the 70s thru low 90s. Made a stop, back in car and it’s 105 and of course no hint of trying to cool except for maybe once when I turned the system off and back in it seemed

Re: [MBZ] 08 GL door lock actuator replacement

2021-10-17 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Haha just buy another door --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 17, 2021, at 6:24 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am assuming I am going to have to replace the drivers door lock actuator. > I started watching this video on a ML, which should be the same as the GL, it > appeared to

[MBZ] 08 GL door lock actuator replacement

2021-10-17 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I am assuming I am going to have to replace the drivers door lock actuator.  I started watching this video on a ML, which should be the same as the GL, it appeared to be easy at first.  But as the video went along, it looks like a whore of a job. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEC_hxP6rJs

[MBZ] 2003 GL - 203k miles - $2,900

2021-07-30 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Not sure exactly what this is but might be a decent deal. https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/erlanger-2003-mercedes-gl/7358109177.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] 2014 GL 350 BLUE TEC - $25,000

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Probably means a block heater. These are VERY scarce but that doesn't excuse the price. I've seen similar ones in the high teens. On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 4:49 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have no idea what that is but you are receiving it in excellent

Re: [MBZ] 2014 GL 350 BLUE TEC - $25,000

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have no idea what that is but you are receiving it in excellent condition It has an IU plate on the front, run away --FT On 1/9/21 4:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Black/Black, new timing belt, "new gas heater"

[MBZ] 2014 GL 350 BLUE TEC - $25,000

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Black/Black, new timing belt, "new gas heater" https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2014-mercedes-gl-350-blue-tec/7259470298.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 17, 2019 at 1:05 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > I think all the US market W163 are 4matic, but I've seen rwd W164 advertised > in southern states. Like this, but I don't think I've ever seen a 2wd bluetec, just V6 gassers:

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 17, 2019 at 11:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I never thought about whether there were 2WD and 4WD versions, I thought > they all had 4matic. I think all the US market W163 are 4matic, but I've seen rwd W164 advertised in southern states. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
All of the R ML and GL were 4 matic in the US. I think you could get 2wd euro though. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 17, 2019, at 10:52 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > The 2012mML bluetec we bought was same color combo, I liked it. Drove a GL > diesel too and it just seemed to

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think they are all 4wd but a few are also diesels. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 2005 E320 4matic Wickford RI On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:52 AM Floyd Thursby The 2012mML bluetec we bought was same color combo, I liked it. Drove a > GL diesel too and it just seemed to not have quite enough power

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The 2012mML bluetec we bought was same color combo, I liked it. Drove a GL diesel too and it just seemed to not have quite enough power to move it around, but it was probably adequate.  The ML was a screamer.  I liked it but it was bigger than what my wife needed/wanted, though it suited me. 

Re: [MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
One of the very models to have diesel AND 4matic. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Feb 17, 2019, 11:26 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: > Looks good > 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC > $19,988 > >

[MBZ] Reasonable GL Bluetec

2019-02-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks good 2012 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class GL 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC $19,988 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/319517222034187/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] ML GL dizzels

2016-09-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
One of them seems a LITTLE pricey. Turbo or non? On Wed, Sep 7, 2016 at 11:35 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5767949292.html > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5769457759.html > > > -- > --FT > > >

[MBZ] ML GL dizzels

2016-09-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5767949292.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5769457759.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-13 Thread Dan Penoff
Much the same with my W140 that has 261k on it. Dan Sent from my iPad On May 12, 2014, at 10:38 PM, tom savage tesav...@gmail.com wrote: On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all the tech wizardry

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I thought you got rid of that car and bought some sort of 124 diesel? Sent from my iPhone On May 12, 2014, at 9:38 PM, tom savage tesav...@gmail.com wrote: On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Curt Raymond
I presume its only one although I haven't checked. I'll replace them all before my upcoming trip to Michigan. -Curt Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 15:15:14 +0930 From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day Message-ID: 53705fea

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so I presume its only one although I haven't checked. I'll replace them all before my upcoming trip to Michigan. -Curt Date: Mon, 12 May 2014 15:15:14 +0930 From: Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Gary Hurst
which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all the tech wizardry for some models. maybe a modern 240D, only at 3 times the power. On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 1:10 AM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Mercedes is one of the few makes that last long enough to find the lifespan of

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Rich Thomas
So that is why I think about modernizing an old car with new bits. What current vehicle would have a similar wheelbase and track and such, so that one could drop in a new engine/tranny/diff and set up the suspension? I would assume for a 123, that would be a C or E class. Would be

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread WILTON
'Can build anything with enough $. Imagination and $ are the limits. Wilt - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day So that is why

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: I was watching Top Gear on Netflix (I think this is where I saw it) and some outfit in California had basically built a new custom 1980some Porsche using new bits. Looked like an old one but was moderne. Of course it was quite pricey, but still doable. Seems like a guy

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Scott Ritchey
...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 1:10 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day Well I am going down the path I am lead by the computer and it says ignition switch module. Problem is that it passes all the tests so I am really not sure

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Mitch Haley
Mitch Haley wrote: Seems like a guy had a web page, race-taxi or something like that, devoted to his marriage of a type ! VW transporter with a GT-3 Porsche. Had the aerodynamic efficiency of a barn door, but it accelerated and cornered like crazy. 993 Bi-Turbo provided the mechanicals for

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Gary Hurst
Thomas richthomas79TD300@ constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day So that is why I think about modernizing an old car with new bits. What current vehicle would have a similar wheelbase and track

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread clay
Mercedes makes cars that do reach the limits of their components lifetimes. They also remain worth keeping on the road past those components. There are many cars I see at the PnP that have single component failures and that sends them to the knacker. The benz I find have multiple failures

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread tom savage
On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all the tech wizardry for some models. maybe a modern 240D, only at 3 times the power. Alas, the 240D genocide continues unabated:

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-12 Thread Gary Hurst
cameo by master thomas :) On Mon, May 12, 2014 at 10:38 PM, tom savage tesav...@gmail.com wrote: On May 12, 2014 1:18 PM, Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com wrote: which is why i hope they return to keeping it simple and shun all the tech wizardry for some models. maybe a modern 240D,

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Is the GL the new 140, great when working? We have discussed the use of technology in cars before I believe but it's doomed. All these computers and systems are bound to fail eventually. The Japanese seem to be better at making this stuff work but what is the lifespan of these electronics?

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread arche...@embarqmail.com
When I bought my first MB, an old mechanic said: A Mercedes Benz is like a spoiled and beautiful woman. Nearly any man can get one, but few can support one. Gerry On 5/11/2014 10:51 PM, Hendrik and Fay wrote: Is the GL the new 140, great when working? We have discussed the use of technology

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread OK Don
Mercedes is one of the few makes that last long enough to find the lifespan of the non-mechanical parts. Some thing is going to fail first - it's a waiting game to find out what. On Sun, May 11, 2014 at 9:51 PM, Hendrik and Fay heni...@gmail.com wrote: Is the GL the new 140, great when

Re: [MBZ] Slow GL day

2014-05-11 Thread Hendrik and Fay
Yeah but where not talking 20+ year old glow plug relays or cruise control stuff. We are talking a car that is not long out of warranty. As Kaleb said, replacing the mechanical bits is relatively easy when compared to chasing a fault in the software/hardware or wherever it may be. Hendrik who

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Max Dillon
in June, '96 suddenly was in mid-jump immediately in front of my left headlight - no warning. Wilton - Original Message - From: Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 9:47 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Max Dillon
Regy was probably turning right to avoid, after deer hit front it was spinning and legs or head spun and hit presented door. Looks like car was driving pretty fast when it happened. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au wrote: Ok I'm dumb, how did

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread MG
of the truck as well as killed the deer. There was even hair still stuck between the rim and tire when I looked at it later. Deer tasted real good though. Manfred Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:27 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Hans Neureiter
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Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Dan Penoff
the deer. There was even hair still stuck between the rim and tire when I looked at it later. Deer tasted real good though. Manfred Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:44:27 +1030 From: Hendrik Fay heni...@ozemail.com.au Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning Ok I'm dumb

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Rich Thomas
your a looser --R On 11/19/12 4:51 AM, Max Dillon wrote: because I would loose my license! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Benz Hogs
That would only look good on the G, NOT the preppy looking GL. Gs are a real man's vehicle :) Hendrik, have you ever made a was-a-roo? Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) On 11/19/2012 12:02 AM, Hendrik Fay wrote: oh dear (pun intended), you need a deer bar. Some

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Rich Thomas
I only see Mipsie driving her G around while yapping on her phone on her way to the pedicure and lunch then to pick up Dakota and Carlton after the soccer practice. She probably wouldn't even notice running over a roo, a deer, a cyclist, or a pedestrian. --R On 11/19/12 10:06 AM, Benz Hogs

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Randy Bennell
Isn't that what Tiger said after his wife bashed the vehicle with a golf club . . . . .? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Randy Bennell
On 18/11/2012 4:54 PM, G Mann wrote: To bad they don't make whistles to call the deer. Would come in handy at hunting season. Who knows? I had a client who claimed that the turbo on a Volvo highway tractor of a certain vintage appeared to call deer at certain rpm's. Randy

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Max Dillon
In Wisconsin, start up a chainsaw and cut down a tree, and soon the deer appear... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300 '87 300TD Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 18/11/2012 4:54 PM, G Mann wrote: To bad they don't make whistles to call the deer. Would come in handy at hunting

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Dieselhead
Shoot, in N wisconsin, you don't even have to do that. Just walk out the door and try to shoo the vermin away. The long legged rats are so thick that there is no underbrush left. They know they are protected, so they will often stand their ground and won't move away when you try to shoo

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Dan Penoff
It was that way in suburban Wisconsin. When I lived in Port Washington they were all over the gardens, chewed up the ornamentals, etc., especially if there was a lot of snow cover. We had a small heard that lived somewhere in the neighborhood. You could set your clock at night by there trek

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Dan Penoff
They are protected in the sense that they are only in season certain times of the year, and depending on how you take one, there might be other issues with discharging a firearm inside city limits, etc. You also have to get it tagged once you kill it. I think there might be exceptions if it's

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Benz Hogs
Wow, that's too much anal Luther KB5QHUForest Park, IL '98 ML320 Max (158,xxx mi) On 11/19/2012 12:24 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: They are protected in the sense that they are only in season certain times of the year, and depending on how you take one, there might be other issues with

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread Scott Ritchey
AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning oh dear (pun intended), you need a deer bar. Some people have those type of whistle things to shoo roos away but truckies prefer the traditional method. Hendrik who nearly hit a roo a while back On 19/11

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-19 Thread TE
Isn't that what an OM616 or OM617 is for? -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ritchey Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2012 3:34 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Rich Thomas
That'll buff right out --R On 11/18/12 12:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea right. Anyone want to guess as to the damage amount? I bet those xenon headlights are pretty expensive. On 11/18/2012 11:47 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: That'll buff right out --R On 11/18/12 12:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: ___

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Russ Williams
Hope she is Ok. Can you say Deer Sausage ?? Yum Yum On 11/18/2012 11:38, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Rich Thomas
So did she stop and pick it up? Whatchall havin for thanksgiving? --R On 11/18/12 12:53 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Hope she is Ok. Can you say Deer Sausage ?? Yum Yum On 11/18/2012 11:38, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Scott Ritchey
-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 12:39 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used

Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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Re: [MBZ] my GL after wife hit a deer this morning

2012-11-18 Thread Dan Penoff
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