Yes scan it and see what’s up. Google what comes up and see what is involved. If something complicated I would walk. You probably don’t want to take on a complicated project.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2024, at 12:51 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I’ve done it, but considering that this is nothing more than a flip for the > guy and he has no interest in the vehicle itself, you’re essentially assuming > the risk he took when he bought it at auction. If it was a private > seller/owner I would have a different attitude as you could at least get some > history out of them, but in this case that’s a big black hole and isn’t going > to change unless you get a VMI. > > If you were Floyd with a vast estate and cars to scavenge parts off of as > well as resources for reprogramming ECUs, I could totally see it. But in your > case I think it’s a bad idea. I would feel the same way if it were me, even > knowing what we do about it at this point. Unless I was hell bent on having > one of these, I would move on. There will always be more. > > Worst case, check it out, scan it, (don’t share the results with the seller, > he doesn’t deserve or need thte information) and report back to see if it’s > repairable. Then you’ve got to make a quick decision as to whether or not you > want to assume the risk. > > I’ve walked away from plenty of deals like this and never felt bad about one > yet. > > -D > > >> On Jul 16, 2024, at 9:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> If and when I hear back from him, I will do a scan and see what it turns up. >> My interest in it is waning I'm afraid. >> >> AZBob >> >> ________________________________ >> From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Buggered >> Benzmail via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:11 PM >> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> Cc: Buggered Benzmail <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com> >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] begje interior >> >> In perfect shape it might be a $5k vehicle but $4500 might be more >> realistic. It’s 16yr old but maybe the diesel adds a bit of value. >> >> Add up all what might be needed (CP swap figure $1k easy to get a “new” one >> for $400, maybe $400 for programming, and $200 for fluid/filter, you do the >> work not paying someone to do it) and back out from say $5k and there’s your >> number. The CP might be ok though, you’ll have to see the scan. >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >> >>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 1:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Let’s see…..Johnny Italiano bought it for $5000 at the auction and when he >>> went to drive it home he learned it was in limp mode. He has it priced at >>> $4000, and told me that he’s prepared to lose his shirt. It for certain >>> needs the conductor plate, a windshield, and tires soon. >>> I think $1500 might piss him off, but I don’t know his definition of “loose >>> mya shirt” is. >>> >>> $416 for a windshield from SafeLight btw. >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 9:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Yes 722.9. The CP in a 722.9 is coded to the car. You can get a good used >>>> (or something) refurb for $400 or pull one at a junkyard (that might not >>>> be good) for not much and then clone it from the old one. That will cost >>>> something unless you “know a guy.” A 722.6 CP is maybe $60 and not coded, >>>> neither is the control module. >>>> >>>> --FT >>>> Sent from iFōn >>>> >>>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 12:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> A 722.9 conductor plate job looks more involved and more costly than a >>>>> 722.6 job. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 8:58 PM, Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> A 2008 ML320 CDI 4Matic has a 722.9 transmission, yes? >>>>>> Those conductor plates seem to be considerably more expensive than a >>>>>> 722.6. >>>>>> >>>>>> AZBob >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 7:16 PM, Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Oh for sure. >>>>>>> He couldn’t even describe it. I’m pretty sure that’s what he was >>>>>>> describing in his broken English. He’s a 22 year old kid fresh from >>>>>>> Italy. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I guess I’ll take 20 pictures of Mr. Franklin and my scanner and start >>>>>>> at $1500 (depending on the codes of course) because he kept repeating >>>>>>> how he paid $5k for it at the auction and he’s gonna “loose hez shirt” >>>>>>> on “dis dizzle” >>>>>>> I think it can be cleaned up and sorted and be a good driver. Oh, and >>>>>>> it needs a windshield. Would I get it insured, wait a couple days then >>>>>>> call insurance or just pay to get it replaced? I have no earthly idea >>>>>>> how much a proper windshield costs. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 6:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> There is no telling what he means by limp mode. Will have to scan it >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 8:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Finally made arrangements to see this thing with the seller. And of >>>>>>>>> course, when I get there, he says that he doesn’t have the keys that >>>>>>>>> his brother took them accidentally so my first visit was simply >>>>>>>>> looking it over. He bought it at an auction for five grand. It looks, >>>>>>>>> pretty darn good. It’s in limp mode which he didn’t know what it was >>>>>>>>> or how to describe it very well. I’m going to try to meet with him >>>>>>>>> tomorrow when he has the key and put the scanner on it but he says >>>>>>>>> he’s gonna sell it and he’s gonna take a loss on it so I could really >>>>>>>>> make that happen for him. I think because all in all it looks like >>>>>>>>> it’s in pretty darn good shape. there’s no hanging out that would >>>>>>>>> indicate that it has any issues with the oil cooler seals. >>>>>>>>> So…limp mode for this would be conductor plate as well, correct? >>>>>>>>> I suppose scanning it will tell the tail. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 11, 2024, at 9:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Realtor spec >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> --FT >>>>>>>>>> Sent from iFōn >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 11, 2024, at 5:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> For sure. 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