Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
BBBWAAAAAHHHAAA! Mike - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:23 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car IT'S CRAZY PRICE DAY HERE AT CRAZY KALEBS USED AUTOMOBILE EMPORIUM. COME ON DOWN FOR A FREE BBQ AND FACE PAINTING FOR THE KIDDIES. IF I DON'T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT I WILL SEARCH EBAY UNTIL I FIND A BARGAIN FOR YOU MY FRIEND. YES SIRREY HERE AT CRAZY KALEBS WE SPECIALISE IN HIGH MILEAGE, DIESEL BURNING, FOREIGN MADE CLASSICS. PREFER TO BURN GAS? WEEL WE HAVE THEM TOO, JUST ASK IF YOU ARE NOT SURE. SPECIAL BONUS THIS MONTH ONLY IS A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO THE WORLDS FOREMOST ONLINE MERCEDES DISCUSSION GROUP. LEARN ALL THE SECRETS OF WHAT MAKES CRAZY KALEBS CARS SO WONDERFUL, CHAT WITH OTHER FULLY SATISFIED OWNERS OF CRAZY KALEBS CARS, SHARE YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES OF SITTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF ONE OF CRAZY KALEBS GREAT CARS AND MUCH MUCH MORE. SO DON'T HESITATE COME ON DOWN TODAY FOR SOME CRA PRICES. MENTION THIS AD AND WE'LL INCLUDE 5 GALLONS OF DIESEL AND A QUART OF MOBIL 1 ENGINE OIL*. LIKE WE SAY AT CRAZY KALEBS USED AUTOMOBILE EMPORIUM.IT'S ALL GONE CRAYYY *Availabiliy of free Diesel and Mobil 1 oil subject to Kaleb being able to syphon some out of other cars - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car make an offer Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 10 May 2007 16:09:41 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well I might sell my SDL, but Im afraid you probably wouldnt want to pay as much as I would want. How much would you want? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
got me a 92 300D - it's for sale at the right price. And I gotta move in a year. On 5/11/07, Hendrik Riessen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: IT'S CRAZY PRICE DAY HERE AT CRAZY KALEBS USED AUTOMOBILE EMPORIUM. COME ON DOWN FOR A FREE BBQ AND FACE PAINTING FOR THE KIDDIES. IF I DON'T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT I WILL SEARCH EBAY UNTIL I FIND A BARGAIN FOR YOU MY FRIEND. YES SIRREY HERE AT CRAZY KALEBS WE SPECIALISE IN HIGH MILEAGE, DIESEL BURNING, FOREIGN MADE CLASSICS. PREFER TO BURN GAS? WEEL WE HAVE THEM TOO, JUST ASK IF YOU ARE NOT SURE. SPECIAL BONUS THIS MONTH ONLY IS A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO THE WORLDS FOREMOST ONLINE MERCEDES DISCUSSION GROUP. LEARN ALL THE SECRETS OF WHAT MAKES CRAZY KALEBS CARS SO WONDERFUL, CHAT WITH OTHER FULLY SATISFIED OWNERS OF CRAZY KALEBS CARS, SHARE YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES OF SITTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF ONE OF CRAZY KALEBS GREAT CARS AND MUCH MUCH MORE. SO DON'T HESITATE COME ON DOWN TODAY FOR SOME CRA PRICES. MENTION THIS AD AND WE'LL INCLUDE 5 GALLONS OF DIESEL AND A QUART OF MOBIL 1 ENGINE OIL*. LIKE WE SAY AT CRAZY KALEBS USED AUTOMOBILE EMPORIUM.IT'S ALL GONE CRAYYY *Availabiliy of free Diesel and Mobil 1 oil subject to Kaleb being able to syphon some out of other cars - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car > make an offer > > Craig McCluskey wrote: >> On Thu, 10 May 2007 16:09:41 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" >> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >>> Well I might sell my SDL, but Im afraid you probably wouldnt want to pay >>> as much as I would want. >> >> How much would you want? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Sunil Hari 1992 300D 2.5T - 290Kmi - for sale [EMAIL PROTECTED] 513-205-7474
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
IT'S CRAZY PRICE DAY HERE AT CRAZY KALEBS USED AUTOMOBILE EMPORIUM. COME ON DOWN FOR A FREE BBQ AND FACE PAINTING FOR THE KIDDIES. IF I DON'T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT I WILL SEARCH EBAY UNTIL I FIND A BARGAIN FOR YOU MY FRIEND. YES SIRREY HERE AT CRAZY KALEBS WE SPECIALISE IN HIGH MILEAGE, DIESEL BURNING, FOREIGN MADE CLASSICS. PREFER TO BURN GAS? WEEL WE HAVE THEM TOO, JUST ASK IF YOU ARE NOT SURE. SPECIAL BONUS THIS MONTH ONLY IS A FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO THE WORLDS FOREMOST ONLINE MERCEDES DISCUSSION GROUP. LEARN ALL THE SECRETS OF WHAT MAKES CRAZY KALEBS CARS SO WONDERFUL, CHAT WITH OTHER FULLY SATISFIED OWNERS OF CRAZY KALEBS CARS, SHARE YOUR FONDEST MEMORIES OF SITTING BEHIND THE WHEEL OF ONE OF CRAZY KALEBS GREAT CARS AND MUCH MUCH MORE. SO DON'T HESITATE COME ON DOWN TODAY FOR SOME CRA PRICES. MENTION THIS AD AND WE'LL INCLUDE 5 GALLONS OF DIESEL AND A QUART OF MOBIL 1 ENGINE OIL*. LIKE WE SAY AT CRAZY KALEBS USED AUTOMOBILE EMPORIUM.IT'S ALL GONE CRAYYY *Availabiliy of free Diesel and Mobil 1 oil subject to Kaleb being able to syphon some out of other cars - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 1:52 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car make an offer Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 10 May 2007 16:09:41 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well I might sell my SDL, but Im afraid you probably wouldnt want to pay as much as I would want. How much would you want?
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
make an offer Craig McCluskey wrote: On Thu, 10 May 2007 16:09:41 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well I might sell my SDL, but Im afraid you probably wouldnt want to pay as much as I would want. How much would you want? Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
On Thu, 10 May 2007 16:09:41 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well I might sell my SDL, but Im afraid you probably wouldnt want to pay > as much as I would want. How much would you want? Craig
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
Okay between the rust issues and the fit and finish of the later cars, I am wondering what sort of Mercedes I should get next 86-87 300SDLNice ones cost TOO much... It seems like the best Mercedes made were all 1991 and prior. What's a guy to do who wants to drive Mercedes, but wants something a little more modern. And that's why the SDL's and '87 124's go for so much money. They're the latest non-steaming pile, quality-wise. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
What's a guy to do who wants to drive Mercedes, but wants something a little more modern? Pony up and buy an E320CDI/Bluetech :-). You like the W126's, so maybe, the perfect Mercedes would be a 300SDL? it SHOULD only be a 1-2K difference. Right now, there's one on the local Craigslist for $5250, no idea how nice it is. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/327199391.html Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
Well I might sell my SDL, but Im afraid you probably wouldnt want to pay as much as I would want. Donald Snook wrote: Kaleb wrote: "trust me, the 96's rust equally as bad" Okay between the rust issues and the fit and finish of the later cars, I am wondering what sort of Mercedes I should get next. Possibilities: Cons 81-85 124 Wagon Have you seen how much these are going for? (plus, wife will make fun of me) 86-87 300SDLNice ones cost TOO much 90-92 300D 2.5 I've had one and want something different 90-91 560SECVERY expensive repairs and premium prices 92-95 400E/E420 ??? 90-95 300CE/E320(coupe) High prices limited availability 94-95 E320 ??? wiring harness/evap Any 140 Chassis Too many high dollar repairs It seems like the best Mercedes made were all 1991 and prior. What's a guy to do who wants to drive Mercedes, but wants something a little more modern. Maybe I'll just buy a Lincoln LS V8 (just kidding, but that is what my wife wants next for her car) Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify me. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
Kaleb wrote: "trust me, the 96's rust equally as bad" Okay between the rust issues and the fit and finish of the later cars, I am wondering what sort of Mercedes I should get next. Possibilities: Cons 81-85 124 Wagon Have you seen how much these are going for? (plus, wife will make fun of me) 86-87 300SDLNice ones cost TOO much 90-92 300D 2.5 I've had one and want something different 90-91 560SECVERY expensive repairs and premium prices 92-95 400E/E420 ??? 90-95 300CE/E320(coupe) High prices limited availability 94-95 E320 ??? wiring harness/evap Any 140 Chassis Too many high dollar repairs It seems like the best Mercedes made were all 1991 and prior. What's a guy to do who wants to drive Mercedes, but wants something a little more modern. Maybe I'll just buy a Lincoln LS V8 (just kidding, but that is what my wife wants next for her car) Donald H. Snook McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A. 300 West Douglas P.O. Box 207 Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207 Tel. (316) 263-5851 This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the attorney work-product doctrine. If you have received this message in error, please delete it and notify me.
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
trust me, the 96's rust equally as bad Donald Snook wrote: John Freer wrote: "I think you mean a 210." You are right. I meant 210. I looked the car over for the rust issue - the shock towers show no sign of rust. I did a little research and found cases of rust problems in the 97-99 models. But not in the 1996. I wonder if something changed between models. I do like the fit and finish of the 124 more. Perhaps I can find a nice 95 124 special edition with all the extras including the traction control (or whatever they call it). Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
>From what I understand, it is something you need a trained eye to spot, as it >rusts UNDER the sealant and then pops off. There can be VERY little warning >otherwise. It happens even on dealer-maintained cars, and when one pops off, >they usually go replace both of them. Of course you pobably want/need a suspension workover/alignment after... -j. -- Original message -- From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > John Freer wrote: > > > > "I think you mean a 210." > > > > You are right. I meant 210. I looked the car over for the rust issue - > the shock towers show no sign of rust. I did a little research and > found cases of rust problems in the 97-99 models. But not in the 1996. > I wonder if something changed between models. I do like the fit and > finish of the 124 more. Perhaps I can find a nice 95 124 special > edition with all the extras including the traction control (or whatever > they call it). > > > > Donald H. Snook > > 1990 300SEL 137K http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344 > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
Well, we all know now how good Jiffy Lube is at their work. http://mfile.akamai.com/12924/wmv/vod.ibsys.com/2006/0503/9152183.200k.asx Tim 1982 300TD 1991 300TE 4Matic -- Date: Wed, 9 May 2007 16:45:12 -0500 From: "Donald Snook" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car Looks like a nice car. Silver exterior grey interior, serviced here in Wichita its whole life except for one year when it was in Houston. While it was in Houston - the owner's daughter brought it to Jiffy Lube and they somehow screwed up the oil change - hence the factory rebuild engine. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
John Freer wrote: "I think you mean a 210." You are right. I meant 210. I looked the car over for the rust issue - the shock towers show no sign of rust. I did a little research and found cases of rust problems in the 97-99 models. But not in the 1996. I wonder if something changed between models. I do like the fit and finish of the 124 more. Perhaps I can find a nice 95 124 special edition with all the extras including the traction control (or whatever they call it). Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=221355344
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So, what don't I know about the early model 201's that I should know? That they are all 190D/190E's? :-) -- Jim
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Well if they took it to jiffy lube for an oil change what else did they neglect? That body has major rust problems, as well as AC evaporator problems. Donald Snook wrote: I change cars pretty often and I thought I wanted a truck. Whatever I buy has to look good (occasionally take clients in my car) has to be reliable - I drive 300-400 mile trips to Western Kansas monthly and I have to be able to resell it in 18-24 months and get my money back (or at least not lose much). So, I am now looking at a 1996 E320. It has 130,000 miles and a FACTORY REBUILT engine with only 6,000 miles. The rebuild is documented. I have seen the paperwork. So, what don't I know about the early model 201's that I should know. Looks like a nice car. Silver exterior grey interior, serviced here in Wichita its whole life except for one year when it was in Houston. While it was in Houston - the owner's daughter brought it to Jiffy Lube and they somehow screwed up the oil change - hence the factory rebuild engine. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 92 250D Turbo, 92 300E 4Matic, (2x) 91 300D 2.5 Turbo, 90 420SEL, 89 560SEL, 89 260E, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 84 190D 2.2, 81 240D, 81 380SLC, 80 240D, 76 240D, 76 300D, 72 250C, 69 250 http://www.okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
On 5/9/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Looks like a nice car. Silver exterior grey interior, serviced here in Wichita its whole life except for one year when it was in Houston. While it was in Houston - the owner's daughter brought it to Jiffy Lube and they somehow screwed up the oil change - hence the factory rebuild engine. I'd be worried about what other indignities the car suffered during that year in Houston under the daughter's "care." Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo '93 Isuzu Trooper '86 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
Re: [MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
I think you mean a 210.Check for rust on the front suspension and under the inner doors. On another list, 210 owner had serious rust issues taken care of but now it is rusting at the wheel well lips. Rumor has it that MB cut back on their metal prep. This era was the beginning of the end for MB quality. Check out the interior plastics, etc and compare them to a W126 or W124...not nice! On 5/9/07, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I change cars pretty often and I thought I wanted a truck. Whatever I buy has to look good (occasionally take clients in my car) has to be reliable - I drive 300-400 mile trips to Western Kansas monthly and I have to be able to resell it in 18-24 months and get my money back (or at least not lose much). So, I am now looking at a 1996 E320. It has 130,000 miles and a FACTORY REBUILT engine with only 6,000 miles. The rebuild is documented. I have seen the paperwork. So, what don't I know about the early model 201's that I should know. Looks like a nice car. Silver exterior grey interior, serviced here in Wichita its whole life except for one year when it was in Houston. While it was in Houston - the owner's daughter brought it to Jiffy Lube and they somehow screwed up the oil change - hence the factory rebuild engine. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tell me why I shouldn't buy this car
I change cars pretty often and I thought I wanted a truck. Whatever I buy has to look good (occasionally take clients in my car) has to be reliable - I drive 300-400 mile trips to Western Kansas monthly and I have to be able to resell it in 18-24 months and get my money back (or at least not lose much). So, I am now looking at a 1996 E320. It has 130,000 miles and a FACTORY REBUILT engine with only 6,000 miles. The rebuild is documented. I have seen the paperwork. So, what don't I know about the early model 201's that I should know. Looks like a nice car. Silver exterior grey interior, serviced here in Wichita its whole life except for one year when it was in Houston. While it was in Houston - the owner's daughter brought it to Jiffy Lube and they somehow screwed up the oil change - hence the factory rebuild engine. Donald H. Snook 1990 300SEL 137K
