Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island)

2012-06-15 Thread OK Don
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 12:45 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wow,22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island) http://charleston.craigslist.**org/cto/3079167378.htmlhttp://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3079167378.html

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island)

2012-06-15 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Jun 15, 2012 9:45 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3079167378.html Too bad it isn't one of the few dozen R129s that came to the USA with three pedals! Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island)

2012-06-15 Thread WILTON
'Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island) No steel top at all! On Fri, Jun 15

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island)

2012-06-15 Thread andrew strasfogel
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island) No steel top at all! On Fri, Jun 15, 2012 at 11:52 AM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: I may need to snap that up - no steel top with a hole cut

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island)

2012-06-15 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
...@nc.rr.com wrote: 'Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island) No steel top at all! On Fri

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island)

2012-06-15 Thread John Freer
. Wilton - Original Message - From: OK Don okd...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wow, 22k miles 1992 Mercedes 300sl convertible - $15000 (johns island) No steel top at all! On Fri, Jun 15, 2012

Re: [MBZ] wow it sold, I guess the market for 115's is going up

2011-01-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Only if you have an aux. fuel tank as well! On Mon, Jan 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: As an owner of almost the identical puke-green (Caledonia Green to be official) W115 300D, I can't believe someone paid $4500 for that thing, with cracked dash

Re: [MBZ] wow it sold, I guess the market for 115's is going up

2011-01-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Dude, if you got one like that in that color when you get ready to sell it let me know. On 1/3/2011 7:19 PM, David Bruckmann wrote: As an owner of almost the identical puke-green (Caledonia Green to be official) W115 300D, I can't believe someone paid $4500 for that thing, with cracked dash

[MBZ] wow it sold, I guess the market for 115's is going up

2011-01-03 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=220715929633viewitem=sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AUS%3A1123 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 94 S500, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84

Re: [MBZ] wow it sold, I guess the market for 115's is going up

2011-01-03 Thread David Bruckmann
As an owner of almost the identical puke-green (Caledonia Green to be official) W115 300D, I can't believe someone paid $4500 for that thing, with cracked dash and door panels, split seat covers, etc. That means mine, completely rust-free with lower mileage, original paint, and a completely new

Re: [MBZ] wow it sold, I guess the market for 115's is going up

2011-01-03 Thread Allan Streib
David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca writes: As an owner of almost the identical puke-green (Caledonia Green to be official) W115 300D, I can't believe someone paid $4500 for that thing, with cracked dash and door panels, split seat covers, etc. That means mine, completely rust-free

[MBZ] Wow, I'm glad nothing collided

2010-08-07 Thread Rich Thomas
Beautiful SL http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/08/oh-deer-utah-deploys-strobe-lights-and-cameras-against-wildlife/ The deer looks like it was added to the pic though. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Wow, I'm glad nothing collided

2010-08-07 Thread Allan Streib
Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: Beautiful SL http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/08/oh-deer-utah-deploys-strobe-lights-and-cameras-against-wildlife/ The deer looks like it was added to the pic though. I agree that's a photoshop job. Allan -- 1983 300D

[MBZ] Wow

2010-04-02 Thread Rich Thomas
1983 380 SEL with only 58K miles!! Excellent condition inside and out. Upholstery is near like new. Loaded with all options including power seat and sunroof. $8450/offers considered. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/167205.html

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-04 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
...@okiebenz.co... To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/500CE-V8-AMG-CONVERTIBLE-18-RIMS-LENSES-4 8K-MILES_W0QQitemZ120534887... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch...@gmail.com wrote: Was that a popshot at the Lebaron! My parents have a his and hers pair, an 82 and an 89 repectivly, so I'm understandably biased. :) Of all the K-cars, I always thought the LeBaron convertible was the only

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-04 Thread R A Bennell
- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2010 8:30 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this. On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Walt Zarnoch zarnoch

[MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Donald Snook
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/500CE-V8-AMG-CONVERTIBLE-18-RIMS-LENSES-48K-MILES_W0QQitemZ120534887225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1c10706b39 Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316)

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Rolf
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2004 FROM FBI SEIZED AUCTION, THE CAR HAD 1 OWNER BEFORE ME, I COLLECTED OVER 40 BULLETS THAT WAS IN THE CAR, ALL THE WINDOWS EXCEPT THE PASSENGER SIDE, THE TOP, THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR THE TWO FRONT SEAT WERE RAINED WITH BULLETS. That Sir, is priceless -Rolf On

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Thomas Savage
Donald Snook wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/500CE-V8-AMG-CONVERTIBLE-18-RIMS-LENSES-48K-MILES_W0QQitemZ120534887225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1c10706b39 That is awesome! Like a bomb that keeps on exploding. I can't wait to see the Ferrari when he's finished investing

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Alex Chamberlain
http://tinyurl.com/yk3wg2j There's so much wrong with that car aesthetically that I don't know where to start. I bet it's fast though. Does anyone else think that the convertible top looks weird? Like it's an aftermarket one that doesn't fit right? Of course it's hard to see past that hideous

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread WILTON
'Headed toward velvet suit and white fur hat mode. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 10:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this. http://cgi.ebay.com

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread WILTON
I guess he mean spent bullets, eh? ('As Ed would say.) ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Rolf r...@winmutt.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
, March 03, 2010 10:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/500CE-V8-AMG-CONVERTIBLE-18-RIMS-LENSES-48K-MILES_W0QQitemZ120534887225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item1c10706b39 Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Rolf
: 'Headed toward velvet suit and white fur hat mode. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Donald Snookdsn...@mtsqh.com To:Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2010 10:32 AM Subject: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/500CE-V8

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/500CE-V8-AMG-CONVERTIBLE-18-RIMS-LENSES-4 8K-MILES_W0QQitemZ120534887225QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=ite m1c10706b39 Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Tim C
I came upon this one earlier today: http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/1625442426.html Starts out reasonable, then the story kind of degenerates... -Tim On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Rolf r...@winmutt.com wrote: I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2004 FROM FBI SEIZED AUCTION, THE CAR HAD 1 OWNER

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is nasty and a real shame to do this.

2010-03-03 Thread Walt Zarnoch
meade.m.dil...@navy.mil wrote: At first glance, it is so ugly that I thought it was a Lebaron convertible with a Mercedes grill. No mas, no mas! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.co... To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-25 Thread Dieselhead
That must make you over 50! On 11/24/09 10:44 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:32 -0600 Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: You have had Diesels since 1972? Yes. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-25 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:12:16 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: That must make you over 50! Your math is accurate. The youngest I could be is 52 -- if my parents had given me a Benz when I was 15 and I started driving it when I got my learner's permit at 15.5. Actually I bought a '72

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 Hi Tyler, You wrote: (Odometers are generally not very accurate) Maybe I've been lucky. The odo on my '91 300D seems to be very consistent. SO I guess it could b consistently wrong but my mileage is always between 29 and 31 mpg

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Allan Streib
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of LarryT Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 9:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 Hi Tyler, You wrote: (Odometers are generally not very accurate) Maybe I've been lucky. The odo on my

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread WILTON
And I've done that since 1950. ; Wilton - Original Message - From: Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 On Mon, 23 Nov

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Bob Rentfro
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 11:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:34 -0800 (PST) Tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: it seems like mostly random error, probably from the pump shutting off at different levels

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread WILTON
Even at $.25/gal, I was still concerned. I used $1.00's worth a week. Wilton - Original Message - From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 10:14 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread R A Bennell
Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 There's no need to go to all this trouble when filling the tank. Just record the gallons and the miles and over time you'll have a good average. There are many things besides fill that can affect fuel economy

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Dieselhead
You have had Diesels since 1972? On 11/23/09 10:36 PM, Craig McCluskey wrote: On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:34 -0800 (PST) Tylercasi...@usermail.com wrote: it seems like mostly random error, probably from the pump shutting off at different levels. If you fill it so you see fuel

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:32 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: You have had Diesels since 1972? Yes. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Nov 24, 2009 at 8:44 PM, Craig McCluskey diese...@pisquared.net wrote: On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:02:32 -0600 Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: You have had Diesels since 1972? Yes. Not as long as some. Didn't Marshall start dieseling in the '60s with a finny or a Ponton? Alex

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-24 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Not as long as some. Didn't Marshall start dieseling in the '60s with a finny or a Ponton? He started buying MBZ about time I was born, after his wife was involved in a serious (fatal?) crash. I don't know if that first (1962?) car was diesel. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread LarryT
? Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread Curt Raymond
-0500 From: LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: 4193d554b3dc43eca14226c7928de...@laptop Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;     reply-type=original Given most

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread LarryT
or Porsche Posters? www.youroil.net -- From: Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 10:31 AM To: Diesel List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 You're giving him a lot of credit

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread Tyler
In my experience, even people whom know how to divide correctly and keep track of distance and volume generally get the economy wrong by 20% or more. Odometers are generally not very accurate, and there isn't much consistency between the full tank shutoff at gas stations. Both of my cars will

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread Curt Raymond
on as is the speedo, my 240D is the same way. I agree that not all pumps are the same, I'd also say that not all fuel has the same BTUs and of course conditions change... -Curt Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:34 -0800 (PST) From: Tyler casi...@usermail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread Tyler
I think you're right- MBs from the factory have well calibrated odometers. Mostly, they only get off if a different diameter tire is used. Most other makes of car aren't so accurate, however... Tyler Dory is mine... For 3 different cars the 3 '85s are remarkably consistant. I have another

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread LarryT
, November 23, 2009 4:25 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 In my experience, even people whom know how to divide correctly and keep track of distance and volume generally get the economy wrong by 20% or more. Odometers

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-23 Thread Craig McCluskey
On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:25:34 -0800 (PST) Tyler casi...@usermail.com wrote: it seems like mostly random error, probably from the pump shutting off at different levels. If you fill it so you see fuel standing in the fill pipe after having bounced the rear end of the car several times to get the

[MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Rich Thomas
1984 M Benz Diesel need fuel injecter pump. Has rebuilt transmisson, only selling due to husband illness. 800.00 or bestr offer When running properly is averages about 45 mpg http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1471844380.html --R (running downhill all the way, all the time!)

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread WILTON
'Surprised it doesn't have leather seats, too. ;)) Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:36 AM Subject: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Rich Thomas
Subject: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 1984 M Benz Diesel need fuel injecter pump. Has rebuilt transmisson, only selling due to husband illness. 800.00 or bestr offer When running properly is averages about 45 mpg http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1471844380.html --R (running

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
I wonder if this could be a 240D or a 190D? Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:52 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Jim Cathey
I wonder if this could be a 240D or a 190D? An '84 190D 2.2 with a stickshift just might get 45! -- Jim ___ 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

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
It really makes me wonder. Are people claiming 45 mpg for a car that gets in the 20s MPG range malicious liars or just astoundingly stupid? On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 10:03 AM, Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net wrote: I wonder if this could be a 240D or a 190D? An '84 190D 2.2 with a

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Mitch Haley
Ya know, it could be a W201 with 2.2L and 5sp. That would make the mpg claim accurate to within 10% or so under ideal conditions. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Then this individual is terminally stupid on another front - not knowing the model of his car! On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 10:24 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Ya know, it could be a W201 with 2.2L and 5sp. That would make the mpg claim accurate to within 10% or so under ideal conditions.

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
Andrew, Jim, et al. They are just being Politically Correct! All Cretans are liars. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. At 10:15 AM 11/19/2009, you wrote: It really makes me wonder. Are people claiming 45 mpg for a car that gets in the 20s MPG range malicious liars or just astoundingly stupid?

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
I've been to Crete and found Cretans to be of average or higher intelligence, and certainly brighter than cretins. On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.netwrote: Andrew, Jim, et al. They are just being Politically Correct! All Cretans are liars. Fred Moir

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
Andrew, old son. I thought that an American of average intelligence would catch the classical/POLITICAL reference. I do most humbly apologize for my grossly incorrect assumption. Fred Moir. Cretin studying to be an idiot. Lynn MA At 11:29 AM 11/19/2009, you wrote: I've been to Crete and found

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
I admit it - now I'm REALLY lost. Anyway, Crete is a beautiful country with amazing arch. sites and a unique Mediterranean climate. You can look inland while standing on a Cretan beach and see olive groves, citrus orchards, goat herds, and in the distance towering snow-capped mountains. What

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: I've been to Crete and found Cretans to be of average or higher intelligence, and certainly brighter than cretins. Wasn't it a Cretan who dumped sambuca on a yob's package and lit it on fire? That was an excellent move on her part. Down with yobbishness!

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Frederick W Moir
Andrew. Sorry for the confusion. Epimenides, a Cretan, made that statement. It has come to mean that you cannot believe anything anyone says, sort of, kinda. So in reference to sellers of cars, and politicians, don't believe all you see, read, etc. Crete is one of the loveliest places on

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 12:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 Andrew. Sorry for the confusion. Epimenides, a Cretan, made that statement

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Rich Thomas
I hear they got nekkid women on the beach too. --R andrew strasfogel wrote: I admit it - now I'm REALLY lost. Anyway, Crete is a beautiful country with amazing arch. sites and a unique Mediterranean climate. You can look inland while standing on a Cretan beach and see olive groves, citrus

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Crete is a Greek island, not a country! Yes, it is a beautiful place. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2009, at 12:01 PM, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: Andrew. Sorry for the confusion. Epimenides, a Cretan, made that statement. It has come to mean that you cannot believe

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread WILTON
She has my hero vote. Wilton - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:56 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 andrew strasfogel wrote: I've been to Crete

Re: [MBZ] WOW! 45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800

2009-11-19 Thread Curt Raymond
Maybe but it sure wouldn't average it. My '85 190D 2.2l stick has gone as high as 43mpg... -Curt Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:03:55 -0800 From: Jim Cathey j...@windwireless.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW!  45 mpg 1984 Mer Benz Diesel - $800 To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID

[MBZ] Wow, this looks nice

2009-10-27 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1437293103.html 1989 Mercedes 560 SL Convertible -- LOW Mileage - $17000 (Charleston, SC) Aqua (blue-green) Mercedes 560 SL convertible for sale. This car has been kept in a

[MBZ] Wow, who knew?

2009-10-13 Thread Curt Raymond
Vermont is apparently awash in nice diesels: http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1414135443.html - Swedish http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1415074558.html - Frenchie I posted before http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1410384205.html - 116

Re: [MBZ] Wow, who knew?

2009-10-13 Thread Allan Streib
On Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:58 -0700, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1415306131.html - 123 $8750?!?? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] wow this is a nice looking SLC

2009-07-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Original Message Subject:1973 Mercedes SLC 450 Coupe - $1200 (Searcy, AR) Date: Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:44:55 -0700 (PDT) From: ka...@striplin.net To: ka...@striplin.net ka...@striplin.net has forwarded you this craigslist.org posting. Please see below for more

Re: [MBZ] wow this is a nice looking SLC

2009-07-05 Thread LWB250
Is that a factory mast or aftermarket? Dan --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] wow this is a nice looking SLC To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com, mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Date

Re: [MBZ] wow this is a nice looking SLC

2009-07-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
oh its factory LWB250 wrote: Is that a factory mast or aftermarket? Dan --- On Sun, 7/5/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] wow this is a nice looking SLC To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com, mercedes Mailing List

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-26 Thread R A Bennell
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 1:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 7:49 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Now, if you can find a Pacer you could own 2

[MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Donald Snook
Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail/mercedes_okiebenz.com/attachments/20090625/0fcf30d2/attachment.html

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread E M
A friend of mine has a near mint one too. Why, I have no idea! lol Ed 300E 2009/6/25 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Yep, that's a Gremlin X. First gen, before they updated the rear hatch. My sister almost died in a Gremlin in 1974. Failed to yield to a 60mph Buick and took it right in the drivers' door.

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas
I had a girlfriend back when who had one in the lime-ish green color, she called it Lima Bean. --R Donald Snook wrote: Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread LarryT
Now, if you can find a Pacer you could own 2 of the ugliest cars ever made. LarryT How come the proposed 'universal health care' excludes congress? - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:46 AM Subject: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread E M
: Thursday, June 25, 2009 9:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html Donald H. Snook -- next part -- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://okiebenz.com/pipermail

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Mountain Man
Donald wrote: Here's an unusual (and ugly) car! http://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/1238437613.html I love the front bench - waaay too old and wonderful. Plus, floor mount 3 speed sounds a wonderful car - I like it. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Jim Cathey
they couldn't even manage to make both [Pacer] doors the same size. I really wanted a Pacer, back then. My brother used one as his wedding getaway vehicle. Had it rigged with an oil bottle to blow lots of smoke, and they climbed into the windows. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 7:49 AM, LarryT l02tur...@comcast.net wrote: Now, if you can find a Pacer you could own 2 of the ugliest cars ever made. One reason the Pacer was so ugly was its weird proportions, which I think were actually well-intentioned---the designers tried to make a small car

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is unique

2009-06-25 Thread Rich Thomas
And a belt too. And with moobs. --R Alex Chamberlain wrote: I wanted to take a picture from directly behind, from which angle, because of the bulging side glass and inboard C-pillars, the Pacer looks like a fat guy wearing suspenders. ___

Re: [MBZ] WOW, is this guy an idiot or what?

2009-06-17 Thread andrew strasfogel
. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: Banned List ban...@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com; mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] WOW, is this guy an idiot or what? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-TD-Mercedes

[MBZ] WOW, is this guy an idiot or what?

2009-06-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-TD-Mercedes-diesel-87-300TD-40K-original-mile-engine_W0QQitemZ220436400338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item33530888d2_trksid=p4506.c0.m245_trkparms=65%3A7%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92

Re: [MBZ] WOW, is this guy an idiot or what?

2009-06-16 Thread WILTON
@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2009 11:08 PM Subject: [MBZ] WOW, is this guy an idiot or what? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-300-Series-300-TD-Mercedes-diesel-87-300TD-40K-original-mile-engine_W0QQitemZ220436400338QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_Cars_Trucks?hash=item33530888d2_trksid

[MBZ] Wow, a car guy buys a car company

2009-06-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Surely doomed to failure -- I hope he elevates a bunch of bean counters to senior executive positions. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/06/business/06saturn.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Wow, a car guy buys a car company

2009-06-05 Thread Gary Hurst
penske is a genius. he can make this work On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Surely doomed to failure -- I hope he elevates a bunch of bean counters to senior executive positions. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/06/business/06saturn.html

Re: [MBZ] Wow, a car guy buys a car company

2009-06-05 Thread Allan Streib
Maybe he'll agree to fix your timing chain oilers. Gary Hurst jabbahur...@gmail.com writes: penske is a genius. he can make this work On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 8:42 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Surely doomed to failure -- I hope he elevates a bunch of bean

[MBZ] WOW, I only thought the last guy really didnt want to sell his car

2009-01-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Emailed about another car, to see if they had any pics. He wanted to know how I was going to get a $900 car or whatever it was back to OK and they dont have pics of $900 cars. WOW. -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 300D, 91 300E, 89 560SEL, 89 300E, 87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] WOW, I only thought the last guy really didnt want to sell his car

2009-01-16 Thread Wilton Strickland
He can't believe/know you're gonna haul it on a $50k rig. ;))) Wilton - Original Message - From: Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes Mailing List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, January 16, 2009 9:55 PM Subject: [MBZ] WOW,I only thought the last guy really didnt

[MBZ] WOW! This is a nice car.

2008-10-28 Thread Donald Snook
http://tiny.cc/sOnw0 I bet they want WAY too much for it. Donald H. Snook ___ 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 delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is a nice car.

2008-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Donald Snook wrote: http://tiny.cc/sOnw0 I bet they want WAY too much for it. Debbie Wonko needs that car. It's only fifty miles from Jefferson, too. I wonder what Donnie Wonky's Christmas budget looks like? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new

Re: [MBZ] WOW! This is a nice car.

2008-10-28 Thread John Freer
My 92 500SL was that colornice and very unusual. In the dark, it looked almost dark gray. John On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Donald Snook [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tiny.cc/sOnw0 I bet they want WAY too much for it. Donald H. Snook ___

[MBZ] Wow, 210s are getting cheap

2008-07-29 Thread Alex Chamberlain
Lately I've seen a lot of tempting '94-'95 E320s for $4-5K, but this is the first 210 in that range: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/771068751.html Who here knows anything about the 210 chassis? I know the first ones have a bad rep for build quality, but had they worked the bugs out by

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 210s are getting cheap

2008-07-29 Thread Gary Hurst
i'm sticking to 124s and then rethinking it when the 211s get cheap On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 12:49 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Lately I've seen a lot of tempting '94-'95 E320s for $4-5K, but this is the first 210 in that range:

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 210s are getting cheap

2008-07-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
wow that is cheap Alex Chamberlain wrote: Lately I've seen a lot of tempting '94-'95 E320s for $4-5K, but this is the first 210 in that range: http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/car/771068751.html Who here knows anything about the 210 chassis? I know the first ones have a bad rep for

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 210s are getting cheap

2008-07-29 Thread andrew strasfogel
Not cheap if the transmission is going. The 4 matics from that vintage (1999 - 2001) are real money pits.. On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: wow that is cheap Alex Chamberlain wrote: Lately I've seen a lot of tempting '94-'95 E320s for $4-5K, but

Re: [MBZ] Wow, 210s are getting cheap

2008-07-29 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Thats the first time I have heard that. I have always heard the 124 4 matics were that way andrew strasfogel wrote: Not cheap if the transmission is going. The 4 matics from that vintage (1999 - 2001) are real money pits.. On Tue, Jul 29, 2008 at 1:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL

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