Found one. It looks awesome. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ctd/4907462209.html
On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > To interpolate, the lowest mileage good condition, running, safe to > drive 1999 S500 would be your first choice. > > -Good cosmetics - no body work needed > -Must be driveable > -Color irrelevant > -Driving distance from Tampa, preferably via cheap OW air ticket. > > Got it. > > > > - > > On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Easy: >> >> I'm looking primarily for a W140 chassis, ideally an S500 or S420 from >> model years 1997-1999. Color is not important. Mileage is not a deal >> breaker either, primarily based on condition and maintenance records. The >> two W140s I currently own both have over 270,000 miles each, but both have >> maintenance histories and were well cared for by previous owners. >> >> I'm sort of considering an E55 (2000-2001) if I could find one or >> possibly an E430 from 1999-2002. These are definitely second choices as I >> don't know this chassis well. >> >> I'm looking to spend maybe $5,000 or less, slightly more for the right >> car if I find it. >> >> Cosmetics are the top of the list, as I don't do bodywork or paint. >> Removable parts such as bumpers are one thing, but if it involves paint or >> panel repair, no thanks. For a point of reference, I would trade cosmetics >> for mechanicals if the car has issues. I can fix just about anything >> mechanical, but I don't do bodywork. >> >> I should be able to get in the car and drive it home without concerns. I >> don't want a project car or a beater, I want something nice that may need a >> little TLC. I'll pay for a nice example, I'm not against spending the >> money on a good car with good provenance. >> >> As for travel, I've gone just about everywhere for the right vehicle, but >> my time is really tight for the next month or two so the closer it is to FL >> the better. I have a line on a really nice 2001 E55 but it's in Portland, >> OR and the extra $1,000 to ship it just doesn't make it a good deal for >> me. I can't justify the time and expense it would take to drive it back, >> or for that matter, fly out and check it out. >> >> Dan >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> > On Mar 13, 2015, at 2:33 PM, Andrew Strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> > >> > OK, game on. I need the model, year and color scheme as well as any >> other particular ranking criteria, such as mileage and how far you'll >> travel. >> > >> >> On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> The later S class models are all over the place here and cheap as wine >> - no doubt for a reason. I looked into these in the past and saw far too >> many things that frightened me, so I avoid them like the plague. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> Dan >> >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> >> >> > On Mar 12, 2015, at 10:40 PM, clay <redgh...@comcast.net> wrote: >> >> > >> >> > The w220 is not an upgrade to a very nice condition w140. >> >> > >> >> > The fit and finish is on a par with a late model korean car. The >> value for a very low mile w220 is much under $19k. The w222 is a bit >> closer to the $20k mark. I can pick up the 2000-2005 S series hovering >> around $10k or less all day long in PNW. >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > clay >> >> > >> >> > 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap >> >> > 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green >> >> > 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran >> >> > 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save me against a Dame in a SUV >> >> > POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> > >> >> >> On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> >> >> >> >> >> 2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but >> they're around $19k, which is more than I want to spend. >> >> >> >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> >> >> >> >> Dan >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>> >> >> >>> I picked up my 99 from one of my dealers that got it in on trade >> several years ago for 2k. It was a very nice car until my wife got ahold of >> it. I will keep my eyes open for one of those also but I would look for a >> 99 and up, 00 and up has the facelift >> >> >>> >> >> >>> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >>> >> >> >>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> What years are best? >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> The few that have been on the market around here lately have been >> beaters. >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> Find me a nice trade in from one of your dealer buddies and I'll >> fly out and drive it home. >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> Dan >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>> Sent from my iPad >> >> >>>> >> >> >>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>> You need a e430, driving mine right now it's mighty fast >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >>>>> >> >> >>>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> Could be. >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> I'm bumming out, as I haven't been able to find anything decent >> in this market for the last month, or if I have, it's gone before I can see >> it. >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> Still on the hunt for a 1997-99 S500, S420 or S320, or a nice >> 2001 E55. >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> There's a 2001 E55 I'm going to look at tomorrow if it's still >> around, but it's at a little Mom & Pop dealer, which I'm not keen about. I >> really prefer to buy from a private party... >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> Dan >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>> Most likely it was wholesaled >> >> >>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >> >> >>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>> On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>> Sold before they could even get pictures on their web site.... >> >> >>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>> Dan >> >> >>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>> On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> >>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>> Cassette player! >> >> >>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>> --R >> >> >>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>>> On 3/11/15 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> >> >>>>>>>>>> I don't like these guys, but.... >> >> >>>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>>> >> http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm >> >> >>>>>>>>>> >> >> >>>>>>>>>> Dan >> >> > >> >> _______________________________________ >> >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> >> >> https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> >> https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
