As maternal grandmother always said, “Everything always works out for the best.” Haven’t proven her wrong yet.
-D > On Jul 16, 2024, at 12:51 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > And this is now officially off my radar. > Seller boy messaged again saying he can’t meet today after all so I told him > thanks but no thanks. > > Back to dealing with the W163 ML (rear window regulator, CP) in the 110 > degree garage. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 16, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Yes. Exactly. >> I just got a message from him saying I can come and scan it at 4pm. I >> suppose I will. >> You both are right about me not having ample room to mess with it and not >> wanting a project. >> >> AZBob >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 10:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> 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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