Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca writes: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2859638670.html This one is sort of interesting. I always wonder when people say it should run or it needs very little to repair etc, why they don't just fix it before they advertise it if that is the case. In this case, it's likely because they've lost interest or have no interest in a restoration project. Also a car restoration project (which this one is) is almost certainly a money-loser on pure financial terms. If you want a restored classic, buy one that's already done and you're money ahead. In the general case, repair or (especially) catching up on deferred maintenance will cost more than it will add to the value of the car. So many sellers would rather sell as-is than spend money they won't be able to recoup. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
On 29/02/2012 7:13 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca writes: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2859638670.html This one is sort of interesting. I always wonder when people say it should run or it needs very little to repair etc, why they don't just fix it before they advertise it if that is the case. In this case, it's likely because they've lost interest or have no interest in a restoration project. Also a car restoration project (which this one is) is almost certainly a money-loser on pure financial terms. If you want a restored classic, buy one that's already done and you're money ahead. In the general case, repair or (especially) catching up on deferred maintenance will cost more than it will add to the value of the car. So many sellers would rather sell as-is than spend money they won't be able to recoup. Allan I think you missed my point. I was not suggesting that they should restore before selling it. The ad says something like the motor is not seized and it should take very little to get it running. If it truly will take very little then I suggest they should do that so they can advertise it as running. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
On Feb 29, 2012 2:30 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: If it truly will take very little then I suggest they should do that so they can advertise it as running. In fairness you never know exactly what the very little is, unless you really dig into it, in which case you are investing a lot of time in a project for which you have no interest. The lack of interest is the primary killer of my cars, if I'm being honest. Best, Tim Fewer cars than Snook, does that mean I have a longer attention span? ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 2:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot On 29/02/2012 7:13 AM, Allan Streib wrote: Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca writes: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2859638670.html This one is sort of interesting. I always wonder when people say it should run or it needs very little to repair etc, why they don't just fix it before they advertise it if that is the case. In this case, it's likely because they've lost interest or have no interest in a restoration project. Also a car restoration project (which this one is) is almost certainly a money-loser on pure financial terms. If you want a restored classic, buy one that's already done and you're money ahead. In the general case, repair or (especially) catching up on deferred maintenance will cost more than it will add to the value of the car. So many sellers would rather sell as-is than spend money they won't be able to recoup. Allan I think you missed my point. I was not suggesting that they should restore before selling it. The ad says something like the motor is not seized and it should take very little to get it running. If it truly will take very little then I suggest they should do that so they can advertise it as running. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
On 29/02/2012 1:53 PM, Tim C wrote: On Feb 29, 2012 2:30 PM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: If it truly will take very little then I suggest they should do that so they can advertise it as running. In fairness you never know exactly what the very little is, unless you really dig into it, in which case you are investing a lot of time in a project for which you have no interest. The lack of interest is the primary killer of my cars, if I'm being honest. Best, Tim Fewer cars than Snook, does that mean I have a longer attention span? ___ Yeah BUT - then don't say it won't take much. If you have no bloody idea then just leave it alone. If you are sure it is very little then just bloody do it. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
I am always leery of these sorts of descriptions for just that reason. If it just needs a little TLC, then what's so difficult about doing it yourself so you can net more out of the sale? I lump this in with real estate descriptions, like handyman's special, for example. Dan On Feb 29, 2012, at 3:46 PM, WILTON wilt...@nc.rr.com wrote: Zackly. Wilton ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 29/02/2012 1:53 PM, Tim C wrote: On Feb 29, 2012 2:30 PM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: If it truly will take very little then I suggest they should do that so they can advertise it as running. In fairness you never know exactly what the very little is, unless you really dig into it, in which case you are investing a lot of time in a project for which you have no interest. The lack of interest is the primary killer of my cars, if I'm being honest. Best, Tim Fewer cars than Snook, does that mean I have a longer attention span? ___ Yeah BUT - then don't say it won't take much. If you have no bloody idea then just leave it alone. If you are sure it is very little then just bloody do it. There are only a few small things on the 300D, too, that I want to do, eventually. Will they get done? Most likely, some of them will. :) However your point is well taken, and when I try to sell my trash on CL I do tell folks that it's trash and why, or that I don't know, or I get it straight beforehand. I'm just saying I can see why some people might do things differently given different requirements on their time and/or wallet. Best, -Tim ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
On 29/02/2012 4:33 PM, Tim C wrote: On Wed, Feb 29, 2012 at 4:07 PM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.ca wrote: On 29/02/2012 1:53 PM, Tim C wrote: On Feb 29, 2012 2:30 PM, Randy Bennellrbenn...@bennell.cawrote: If it truly will take very little then I suggest they should do that so they can advertise it as running. In fairness you never know exactly what the very little is, unless you really dig into it, in which case you are investing a lot of time in a project for which you have no interest. The lack of interest is the primary killer of my cars, if I'm being honest. Best, Tim Fewer cars than Snook, does that mean I have a longer attention span? ___ Yeah BUT - then don't say it won't take much. If you have no bloody idea then just leave it alone. If you are sure it is very little then just bloody do it. There are only a few small things on the 300D, too, that I want to do, eventually. Will they get done? Most likely, some of them will. :) However your point is well taken, and when I try to sell my trash on CL I do tell folks that it's trash and why, or that I don't know, or I get it straight beforehand. I'm just saying I can see why some people might do things differently given different requirements on their time and/or wallet. Best, -Tim Oh yeah. I understand why people don't do it. My poor old 300D has been waiting (patiently I hope) for me to do some work on it. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
Yep, no rust there, none at all, nosiree http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2859638670.html There there is this one solid body http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2867160142.html -_R ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2859638670.html This one is sort of interesting. I always wonder when people say it should run or it needs very little to repair etc, why they don't just fix it before they advertise it if that is the case. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot
Zackly. Wilton - Original Message - From: Randy Bennell rbenn...@bennell.ca To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 4:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT very little rust on the body -- CL Idiot http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2859638670.html This one is sort of interesting. I always wonder when people say it should run or it needs very little to repair etc, why they don't just fix it before they advertise it if that is the case. Randy ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
