Banker wants everything you own as collateral. Often done when you
have more than one loan, like a home loan and a business loan, or a home
and a car loan.
Best way to steal a house in states where your home is protected in
bankruptcy.
I learned of it when our ins. agent went under in 1988.
On Wed, 23 Oct 2019 17:36:49 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes
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> Also beware of blanket collateral. Banker thieves love them. If
> anything goes wrong, you will regret them for sure.
Blanket collateral?
Craig
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Andrew, we've owned this car since about 1996. It was originally purchased by
a lady doctor when new and she kept it meaning to give it to one of her
kids...but they didn't want it. Anyway, right before we got it from a small
car lot, she had had it to the local MB dealership in Atlanta for a
Pretty color - despite crank windows - and scarcity leads to bidding
madness. These early 108 sedans are more rare than the 280SE sedans.
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Wed Oct 23 21:17:23 EDT 2019 Peter Frederick via Mercedes
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> Jack up the wheel, lock the brakes, and apply significant force on the lug
> bolts with a wrench. Any movement in the bushings other that plain rotation
> will indicate wear. This works well for
Jack up the wheel, lock the brakes, and apply significant force on the lug
bolts with a wrench. Any movement in the bushings other that plain rotation
will indicate wear. This works well for the rear links too, by the way.
Crack in the rubber bushings or obvious dislocation from center or
I like that term: wretched ricebox
Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote on 10/23/19 7:06 PM:
why are people so keen to go into debt on depreciating assets?
Fear, and/or pride. Various proportions. The Mad Men should be proud...
Works in our favor, because it makes an older Mercedes very
Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote on 10/23/19 7:06 PM:
why are people so keen to go into debt on depreciating assets?
Fear, and/or pride. Various proportions. The Mad Men should be proud...
Works in our favor, because it makes an older Mercedes very affordable,
often much cheaper than some
> why are people so keen to go into debt on depreciating assets?
Fear, and/or pride. Various proportions. The Mad Men should be proud...
Works in our favor, because it makes an older Mercedes very affordable,
often much cheaper than some wretched ricebox.
-- Jim
>> https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/johns-island-1983-mercedes-380sl/7005266867.html
Some of the most driving fun I've had was in the cheap 380SL.
A large part of the enjoyment _was_ because it didn't cost much.
-- Jim
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Beyond a visual check of the inner bushings, what other testing can be done?
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Wed Oct 23 19:45:15 EDT 2019 Peter Frederick via Mercedes
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> Do the normal testing on inner pivots. If they are at all loose, it's easier
> to replace the control arm complete if you have
Do the normal testing on inner pivots. If they are at all loose, it's easier
to replace the control arm complete if you have a means of getting the
alignment close enough to drive to an alignment shop. Otherwise, replacing the
inner bushings requires making a tool, they are swaged in place
True, the buttercups are the entitlement generation. What you call the
"I deserve it" generation is what I call the buttercup entitlement
generation.
Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote on 10/23/19 3:57 PM:
$20k can buy a brand new car if you're willing to buy a base model.
I chalk it up to
Because that is what they have been trained to do. Mostly by the media
and advertising.
I learned long ago to use the NEED test. Do I NEED this? Or do I
merely want it? If it is a want, is there a cheaper alternative to
achieve the same thing?
Also beware of blanket collateral.
SWMBA thinks along those lines. New cars are “more reliable” so cost less to
keep on the road.
Steaming Pile
She has not taken the thing she drives to the shop for other than oil changes
in the past six years and 50k miles. Tossing $20k + paying it off all that
time and no visit to keep
The dark side does have cookies. The truly evil aspect is there is no mention
that these same cookies will be shared with you.
clay
> On Oct 23, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Come to the dark side, we have cookies...
>
>On Wednesday, October 23, 2019,
I would put money on it. Heck, I have most of the parts it needs on my shelves
right now.
clay
> On Oct 23, 2019, at 6:11 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Could be a decent beater or to fix up. Seems to be an actual honest ad!
>
>
Pass.
Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 3:06 PM Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
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> https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/keene-mercedes-ml500/6999101259.html
> -Curt
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$20k can buy a brand new car if you're willing to buy a base model.
I chalk it up to the "I deserve it" culture where every penny earned ought to
go right back out because "I deserve it."
I mentioned to Angie the other day that I'd been thinking about buying a new
snowmobile, the base model is
I have a friend, a young woman, I saw last night who moved here from up north.
She has some sort of Subaru that has bad rust. It’s not that old but she said
it is basically shot on the underneath and all the exposed bits. Lot of stuff
needs replacing. So she wants to get a “new” car but of
Randy nailed it, most people are very reluctant to own an older car as a daily
driver. No sense of adventure!
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
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On 23/10/2019 3:10 PM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote:
Coworker's car got totalled in a hit and run. It was an older tiguan. Paid
off, seven years old. So she is looking for transportation.
I told her she could have the 90k 1994 e420 for 5k, and that her husband
would be jealous because it
Where and how did you accumulate 420k miles?
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 4:08 PM ROGER HALE via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Thanks for the kind words on my wife's car. I'm getting ready to do some
> much needed normal maintenance. And no Andrew, it would take a lot more
> than $500.
Coworker's car got totalled in a hit and run. It was an older tiguan. Paid
off, seven years old. So she is looking for transportation.
I told her she could have the 90k 1994 e420 for 5k, and that her husband
would be jealous because it is faster than his Audi. She was game, but his
response was
Thanks for the kind words on my wife's car. I'm getting ready to do some much
needed normal maintenance. And no Andrew, it would take a lot more than $500.
It only has around 420,000 miles and on dino oil no less.
Thanks again,
Roger
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
I drive right past BH mercedes twice a day so it is a natural option and
making two trips is easy.
Of course aftermarket is often best, so it doesnt help for that stuff.
Tom Hanson gives a nice wholesale discount and ships of course and is very
responsive.
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019, 12:07 PM Meade
I haven't tried that, but in the past when I've gone in to our local
dealer, which is a long drive on the other side of town, their deal was pay
in advance and then make another trip later when the parts arrive to pick
them up.
No thanks is my reply to that deal, my time is more valuable, I'd
https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/keene-mercedes-ml500/6999101259.html
-Curt
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Mine did. "We can't match that price!".
Rick
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Cc: atypical...@gmail.com; rickkno...@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] buying parts is starting to suck
Just print out the part list
Just print out the part list with all the prices from whatever website you
like, walk into the dealer and tell them you want these parts and will they
match the price. They arent going to say no.
On Tue, Oct 22, 2019, 9:25 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
> > Or just
Come to the dark side, we have cookies...
On Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 1:48:53 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
Knowledge Is Power
Power Corrupts
Study Hard
Be Evil
--FT
On 10/22/19 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
> Absolutely. As in absolute power corrupts.
Knowledge Is Power
Power Corrupts
Study Hard
Be Evil
--FT
On 10/22/19 7:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Absolutely. As in absolute power corrupts.
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In a word - tyranny.
On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 7:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Absolutely. As in absolute power corrupts.
>
> The really egregious examples are the associations that are run by the
> retirees who have nothing but time on their hands and an axe to
Selling it for > $500?
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 10:42 AM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I sure did enjoy it. What a beautiful car!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On Oct 23, 2019, at 10:36 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > Hi
What's wrong with Nats - Astros? The first game was a classic.
On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 11:57 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> It looked like we might have had a(n official*) world series this
> year. But it is not to be. I was hoping for yankees/cardinals.
I’ll have to check, but I don’t think I got dinged for state tax on my last FCP
Euro order.
Hmmm.
-D
> On Oct 23, 2019, at 7:25 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>
>> On October 22, 2019 at 10:44 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> And pay local sales taxes. That’s 8%
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8oaEYjcqsc
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They are sealed, don't think I can get them with grease fitting.
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
Wed Oct 23 11:18:46 EDT 2019 Randy Bennell via Mercedes :
> Are these the sealed type? Can you get ball joints with grease fittings
> to that you can add grease?
>
> Randy who does not think you got
Are these the sealed type? Can you get ball joints with grease fittings
to that you can add grease?
Randy who does not think you got poor service out of this set
On 23/10/2019 10:07 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
Lasted ~120k miles and 9 years of driving.
Is that a decent service life?
That's on your side of town, so I'll give you the honor of giving it a new
home.
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Max
Charleston SC
On Wed, Oct 23, 2019 at 10:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> Could be a decent beater or to fix up. Seems to be an actual honest ad!
>
>
>
Lasted ~120k miles and 9 years of driving.
Is that a decent service life? I'm thinking that they were Lemforder, have
to look and see if I have records. Also need to decide if I want to just
replace the ball joints or go all the way with complete lower control arm
with new joints and new inner
I sure did enjoy it. What a beautiful car!
Sent from my iPhone
> On Oct 23, 2019, at 10:36 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Hi guys, my wife thought you might enjoy this short video of her 1980 300SD.
>
> Enjoy,
>
> Roger
>
>
>
>
Hi guys, my wife thought you might enjoy this short video of her 1980 300SD.
Enjoy,
Roger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnBWazhKWo=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnBWazhKWo=youtu.be
Roger Hale
Dinnerware Classics, Inc.
Monroe, Ga.
770-267-0850
www.dinnerwareclassics.com
Beautiful car!
--FT
On 10/23/19 10:36 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes wrote:
Hi guys, my wife thought you might enjoy this short video of her 1980 300SD.
Enjoy,
Roger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnBWazhKWo=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTnBWazhKWo=youtu.be
Roger Hale
while smoking your crack
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/707252763111689/
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Could be a decent beater or to fix up. Seems to be an actual honest ad!
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/johns-island-1983-mercedes-380sl/7005266867.html
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> On October 22, 2019 at 10:44 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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>
>
> And pay local sales taxes. That’s 8% where I live.
If the online guys had 200 sales in your state last year, you're paying taxes.
Mitch.
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> On October 23, 2019 at 12:24 AM Rick Knoble via Mercedes
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> I was able to talk them into 10% after my first thousand dollars in parts,
> and 20% after twenty five hundred in parts. I just order online.
If you're keeping 2-4 well sorted cars on the road for your family, it feels
Thanks Dan, good info!
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Charleston SC
On Tue, Oct 22, 2019 at 8:05 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
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> This is a writeup by Dave Meiman, who runs the “Daveslist” hosted on
> Okiebenz. For those of you who don’t know Dave, he’s a very data-driven
> sort
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