Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
Using another alias, offer $750. Third and fourth alias offer less than $500. After a week or three, if they reach out to the $750 offer, tell them your new offer is $500. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 9:31:58 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >I offered them $500 and never got a reply. > >Because I used one of my burner accounts I could easily contact them as >another interested buyer and then make a stupid offer. > >Dan > > > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:38 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: >> >> Dead vacuum pump? You're probably correct about other "repairs" to >discover and fix. >> -- >> Max Dillon >> Charleston SC >> '87 300TD >> '95 E300 >> >> On October 3, 2016 10:38:37 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: >>> I would be willing to guess the brake booster problem is more likely >a >>> vacuum leak. However, the capping off of the rear caliper smells of >>> some serious kludging on someone's part, which makes it scary as you >>> don't know the extent of their other "repairs". >>> >>> Dan >>> >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
I offered them $500 and never got a reply. Because I used one of my burner accounts I could easily contact them as another interested buyer and then make a stupid offer. Dan > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:38 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Dead vacuum pump? You're probably correct about other "repairs" to discover > and fix. > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On October 3, 2016 10:38:37 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes > wrote: >> I would be willing to guess the brake booster problem is more likely a >> vacuum leak. However, the capping off of the rear caliper smells of >> some serious kludging on someone's part, which makes it scary as you >> don't know the extent of their other "repairs". >> >> Dan >> > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
Dead vacuum pump? You're probably correct about other "repairs" to discover and fix. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 10:38:37 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >I would be willing to guess the brake booster problem is more likely a >vacuum leak. However, the capping off of the rear caliper smells of >some serious kludging on someone's part, which makes it scary as you >don't know the extent of their other "repairs". > >Dan > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
Eh, I'd offer $300, maybe go a bit higher. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On October 3, 2016 9:04:13 AM EDT, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >I just had to share this: > >http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html > >Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to >look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few >things" comment. Here's their reply: > >> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes >right now - intermittent >> and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so >the left rear caliper is not connected right now >> Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when >driving >> Windows: two do not work - the other two work >> AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to >replenish it. >> >> Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks >in dash. >> Paint looks nice. > >Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. > >So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that >potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial >repairs. Their response: > >> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. > >$100? > >Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of >stupidity. > >Dan > >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: >http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
I can do crappy respray all week long clay > On Oct 3, 2016, at 6:52 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It all comes down to how good the paint job is. I bet is a crappie respray > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I just had to share this: >> >> http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html >> >> Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look >> at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" >> comment. Here's their reply: >> >>> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right >>> now - intermittent >>> and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the >>> left rear caliper is not connected right now >>> Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving >>> Windows: two do not work - the other two work >>> AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to >>> replenish it. >>> >>> Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in >>> dash. >>> Paint looks nice. >> >> Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. >> >> So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that >> potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial >> repairs. Their response: >> >>> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. >> >> $100? >> >> Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. >> >> Dan >> >> 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: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
I would be willing to guess the brake booster problem is more likely a vacuum leak. However, the capping off of the rear caliper smells of some serious kludging on someone's part, which makes it scary as you don't know the extent of their other "repairs". Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2016, at 10:25 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes, then I get it a do a few simple repairs and sell it for $2k, usually. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Kaleb - "I'll give you $500 for it." >> >> Dan >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> What exactly is a kleb car? >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. $500? Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and > a day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. > > --R > > >> On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> I just had to share this: >> >> http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html >> >> Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to >> look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few >> things" comment. Here's their reply: >> >>> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes >>> right now - intermittent >>> and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the >>> left rear caliper is not connected right now >>> Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving >>> Windows: two do not work - the other two work >>> AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to >>> replenish it. >>> >>> Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks >>> in dash. >>> Paint looks nice. >> Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. >> >> So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that >> potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial >> repairs. Their response: >> >>> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. >> $100? >> >> Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. >> >> Dan >> >> 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: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
Yes, then I get it a do a few simple repairs and sell it for $2k, usually. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:00 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Kaleb - "I'll give you $500 for it." > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> What exactly is a kleb car? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, >>> mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. >>> >>> $500? >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and a day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. --R > On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I just had to share this: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html > > Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to > look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few > things" comment. Here's their reply: > >> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right >> now - intermittent >> and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the >> left rear caliper is not connected right now >> Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving >> Windows: two do not work - the other two work >> AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to >> replenish it. >> >> Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in >> dash. >> Paint looks nice. > Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. > > So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that > potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial > repairs. Their response: > >> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. > $100? > > Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. > > Dan > > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
Kaleb - "I'll give you $500 for it." Dan Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > What exactly is a kleb car? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, >> mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. >> >> $500? >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>> wrote: >>> >>> Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and a >>> day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. >>> >>> --R >>> >>> On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I just had to share this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" comment. Here's their reply: > Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right > now - intermittent > and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the > left rear caliper is not connected right now > Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving > Windows: two do not work - the other two work > AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to > replenish it. > > Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in > dash. > Paint looks nice. Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial repairs. Their response: > It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. $100? Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. Dan 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
What exactly is a kleb car? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:27 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, > mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. > > $500? > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and a >> day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. >> >> --R >> >> >>> On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >>> I just had to share this: >>> >>> http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html >>> >>> Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look >>> at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" >>> comment. Here's their reply: >>> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right now - intermittent and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the left rear caliper is not connected right now Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving Windows: two do not work - the other two work AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to replenish it. Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in dash. Paint looks nice. >>> Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. >>> >>> So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that >>> potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial >>> repairs. Their response: >>> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. >>> $100? >>> >>> Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. >>> >>> Dan >>> >>> 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: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> -- >> --FT >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
It all comes down to how good the paint job is. I bet is a crappie respray Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 3, 2016, at 8:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I just had to share this: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html > > Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look > at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" > comment. Here's their reply: > >> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right now >> - intermittent >> and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the left >> rear caliper is not connected right now >> Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving >> Windows: two do not work - the other two work >> AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to >> replenish it. >> >> Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in >> dash. >> Paint looks nice. > > Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. > > So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that > potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial > repairs. Their response: > >> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. > > $100? > > Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. > > Dan > > 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: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
I realize I'm more of a discerning owner, but with the issues described, mainly the brake system problems, this is a Kleb car. $500? Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2016, at 9:19 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and a > day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. > > --R > > >> On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: >> I just had to share this: >> >> http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html >> >> Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look >> at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" >> comment. Here's their reply: >> >>> Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right >>> now - intermittent >>> and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the >>> left rear caliper is not connected right now >>> Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving >>> Windows: two do not work - the other two work >>> AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to >>> replenish it. >>> >>> Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in >>> dash. >>> Paint looks nice. >> Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. >> >> So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that >> potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial >> repairs. Their response: >> >>> It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. >> $100? >> >> Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. >> >> Dan >> >> 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: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL
Looks like the interior is on the decline. But for some cheap money and a day or two of sorting it would be an OK driver. --R On 10/3/16 9:04 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: I just had to share this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" comment. Here's their reply: Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right now - intermittent and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the left rear caliper is not connected right now Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving Windows: two do not work - the other two work AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to replenish it. Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in dash. Paint looks nice. Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial repairs. Their response: It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. $100? Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. Dan 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Classic CL
I just had to share this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5796811942.html Ok, so it's not a perfect car, but could potentially be worthwhile to look at. So I drop the seller a line and ask about the "needs a few things" comment. Here's their reply: > Brakes: power vacuum assist has an issue - more like manual brakes right now > - intermittent > and one of the calipers should be replaced - it wouldn't release so the left > rear caliper is not connected right now > Motor Mounts: Should be replaced - vibrating but not bad when driving > Windows: two do not work - the other two work > AC - blows cold for a few months - then needs a can of refrigerant to > replenish it. > > Car starts every time and runs good. Interior is descent. No cracks in dash. > Paint looks nice. Wow. "Paint looks nice." That makes me breathe easier. So I politely suggest that some of these are rather critical items that potentially render the car unroadworthy, not to mention are substantial repairs. Their response: > It's an asking price, not a demanding price. Make an offer. $100? Holy mother of pearl. I continue to be amazed at the level of stupidity. Dan 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: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Classic CL Ad
Yup - why should a painter need to complete the 6th grade? On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 7:57 PM, LWB250 wrote: > I'm sorry, but I about laughed my a** off when I read this CL ad > > > http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1579801996.html > > > Dan -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Classic CL Ad
I'm sorry, but I about laughed my a** off when I read this CL ad http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bfs/1579801996.html Dan ___ 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: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
