Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
$1,400 --- right up your alley, Jim. https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/clear-creek-2000-dodge-1500/7249877989.html Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: >> Considering the great success you've had I went looking and found zero of >> them available here. > > Seems to be a shortage here too.

Re: [MBZ] another copart classic car

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He's banking on receiving a stimulus check. On Sat, Jan 9, 2021, 10:24 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought you were not dealing these people any more. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 9, 2021, at 8:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Ethernet ports are easily zapped so that they no longer work. Some are more robust than others. But make sure you have a known good cable first, and that there is no mechanical damage to the Ethernet connector on the computer. -- Jim ___

Re: [MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> One time a singer named himself a symbol, sort of resembling an ampersand. To be fair, that was due to a legal dispute with his ex- recording label. They denied him the use of his own name after he left them. Not sure how the symbol was any kind of a win for him, but I guess he must have

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Considering the great success you've had I went looking and found zero of > them available here. Seems to be a shortage here too. At the time of which I wrote, there were THREE for sale on CL. Currently, there's one for over 10k, stupid money, and this one:

Re: [MBZ] another copart classic car

2021-01-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I thought you were not dealing these people any more. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 8:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/29800251/1973-mercedes-benz-280sel-tx-dallas-south > > > ___ >

[MBZ] another copart classic car

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Assumption is correct. I do not give two s---ts about grown over paid men, pumped up on steroids and dressed in tight pants chasing a ball back and forth on a field, then slapping each other on the ass, in public, when they did "something" with the ball. But, thanks just the same, the TV will

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Maybe at some point but his trademark for the first few seasons was a 2wd Toyota. https://www.imcdb.org/v092482.html Adam had a bunch of more interesting vehicles, the two I remember were a Jag and a Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser. -Curt On Saturday, January 9, 2021, 8:00:29 PM EST, Allan Streib

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Curt Raymond via Mercedes writes: > It's Jamie's truck from the first few seasons of Mythbusters. I thought he drove an air-cooled VW type II single-cab pickup? Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I use a 110v to USB adapter, no data coming in on the 110v line... -Curt On Saturday, January 9, 2021, 6:41:09 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-01-09 18:34, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Apparently they make microUSB cables that are for charging only. That > cable

Re: [MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 18:34, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Apparently they make microUSB cables that are for charging only. That cable went right in the trash... That's the only way to ever plug a phone into a public outlet. Oh, yeah, you never fly anymore, do you?

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 18:24, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Considering the great success you've had I went looking and found zero of them available here. Lots of Ford V10s which apparently nobody wants... I only knew one guy who owned a V-10. IIRC, it was shortly after they were introduced.

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
It's Jamie's truck from the first few seasons of Mythbusters. Crack price... -Curt On Saturday, January 9, 2021, 5:03:06 PM EST, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On 2021-01-09 16:38, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Check this one out. Probably didn't cost much more than that new! >

Re: [MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Swap the whole cable, always start with the cable. A week or so ago I was trying to update the Fujinet device for my Atari, the software demands Catalina Mac OS so I made a Ubuntu live disk but couldn't get the software to recognize the device. Finally pulled out a Windows machine and it also

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
We got ours yesterday, $600 each in a real paper check.The last round took forever to arrive and when it did it was a stupid looking debit card that might as well have had "I'm a scam" printed right on it. Was a PITA to use too. -Curt On Saturday, January 9, 2021, 12:57:10 PM EST, Allan

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Considering the great success you've had I went looking and found zero of them available here. Lots of Ford V10s which apparently nobody wants... -Curt On Saturday, January 9, 2021, 10:51:38 AM EST, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > Good point. Last I knew, nobody really wanted Dodge

[MBZ] Bet this is gone in short order

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> Begin forwarded message: > > From: CL Search > Subject: alert: nissan frontier > Date: January 9, 2021 at 5:49:01 PM EST > To: dpen...@me.com > > 1 new result for search terms: nissan frontier, sort: relevant, as of > 2021-01-09 05:49:01 PM EST > > >

Re: [MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I've seen worse. One time a singer named himself a symbol, sort of resembling an ampersand. Said it was supposed to be pronounced The Artist (formerly known as Prince), but you weren't supposed to write The Artist, you were supposed to write the symbol.

Re: [MBZ] OT for Mitch, why would this need a new transmisison at 150k miles?

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 16:55, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/oolitic-2007-chevy-cobalt-ls-2dr-brand/7251132756.html Synchros might have seen better days, and they put in a cheap used box when they had to take it out anyway to do the clutch? Those things

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 16:38, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Check this one out. Probably didn't cost much more than that new! https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/spencer-toyota-pickup/7259452342.html Also looks like no A/C but not positive. It's a stripped basic Japanese truck in 1994 4cyl,

Re: [MBZ] 2014 GL 350 BLUE TEC - $25,000

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Probably means a block heater. These are VERY scarce but that doesn't excuse the price. I've seen similar ones in the high teens. On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 4:49 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I have no idea what that is but you are receiving it in excellent

[MBZ] OT for Mitch, why would this need a new transmisison at 150k miles?

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/oolitic-2007-chevy-cobalt-ls-2dr-brand/7251132756.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I swapped the wire to other ports on the router, no joy.  Makes me think the network adapter on the iMac is faulty.  Could have been fried last time the phone line (Uverse) took a lightning hit, although I would think there is some sort of isolation in the router (probably not though).  I

Re: [MBZ] 2014 GL 350 BLUE TEC - $25,000

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have no idea what that is but you are receiving it in excellent condition It has an IU plate on the front, run away --FT On 1/9/21 4:43 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Black/Black, new timing belt, "new gas heater"

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
exactly --FT On 1/9/21 4:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: Changing fluid in the 722.9 involves pumping fluid up through the drain hole, some sort of tube that sits in there to get the correct amount of fluid in the pan, there is no provision for

[MBZ] 2011 ML350 4 MATIC $9,250

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/d/naperville-2011-mercedes-ml350/7259304347.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2004 E500 4MATIC - $8,200

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-2004-mercedes-e500-awd/7259349670.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2014 GL 350 BLUE TEC - $25,000

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Black/Black, new timing belt, "new gas heater" https://fortwayne.craigslist.org/cto/d/fort-wayne-2014-mercedes-gl-350-blue-tec/7259470298.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Check this one out. Probably didn't cost much more than that new! https://bloomington.craigslist.org/cto/d/spencer-toyota-pickup/7259452342.html Also looks like no A/C but not positive. Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > You must be psychic. > > I started looking at them just the other day as

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > Changing fluid in the 722.9 involves pumping fluid up through the > drain hole, some sort of tube that sits in there to get the correct > amount of fluid in the pan, there is no provision for pouring it in > from the top. Very strange design. WTF were they

Re: [MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
So this The Weekend is a human being and that is zot's moniker? -FT On 1/9/21 3:35 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I’m confident that 99.9% of youz guyz don’t know that the subject of this email is a person. More precisely, the person who is doing the Super Bowl HalfTime show this year

Re: [MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
So you have two iMacs wired to the router and one isn't working? Try swapping ports on the router, and swapping wires, to rule out a bad port or a bad wire. Wired connections rarely have a problem in my experience, unless the network adapter itself has died. WiFi is normally the one that's

[MBZ] OT Ethernet on my iMac

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It appears that the wired connection on my iMac is not working. The router shows one device connected which is another old iMac, so it seems the router is routing through the wires.  I can get a wifi cnxn on the iMac, but wired doesn't work.  I vaguely recall there might be some issues

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
that's what I was thinking too, might as well open up the tranny and change filter and fluid, drop the valve body and conductor plate and check everything out.  It looks like the 722.9 has an internal electrical connector, not external like the 722.6. Changing fluid in the 722.9 involves

Re: [MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You're right, I never heard of The Weekend. ___ 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] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 15:47, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Clean up the transmission associated electrical connectors, maybe the problem goes away? Good point. My S210 was the conductor plate, but my W140 was just the connector. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Change all the fuses! Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 9, 2021 3:09:45 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I just went to pay for it and took it for a short drive to see if I could > drive it home in limp mode. Transmission shifted fine!  Interesting. > Intermittent failure I guess throwing it

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Clean up the transmission associated electrical connectors, maybe the problem goes away? Max Dillon Charleston SC Jan 9, 2021 3:09:45 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes : > I just went to pay for it and took it for a short drive to see if I could > drive it home in limp mode. Transmission

[MBZ] The Weekend

2021-01-09 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I’m confident that 99.9% of youz guyz don’t know that the subject of this email is a person. More precisely, the person who is doing the Super Bowl HalfTime show this year (and again, I realize 99.9% of y’all don’t give two shits about sports ball of any sort). They are showing a Pepsi

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I was just thinking that. You want to buy it? --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 3:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Flip it for double your money while it’s not in limp mode. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 9, 2021, at 2:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes writes: > It says I’m getting a check mailed on the 6th, have not seen it > yet. Last one was direct deposit. Not sure why the difference. Might > be because the previous year I got a small refund and this last time > for 2019 I had to pay, so no bank account on that

Re: [MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Flip it for double your money while it’s not in limp mode. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 2:09 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just went to pay for it and took it for a short drive to see if I could > drive it home in limp mode. Transmission shifted fine!

[MBZ] $900 04E500

2021-01-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I just went to pay for it and took it for a short drive to see if I could drive it home in limp mode. Transmission shifted fine! Interesting. Intermittent failure I guess throwing it into limp mode. Something to track down, maybe temperature dependent failure in the TCM? Showing messages for

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread MG via Mercedes
We got ours Thursday. Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: What stimulus checks? I haven't gotten anything. Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: Wonder why stimulus checks haven’t bought this car yet? https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/palm-harbor-2003-mercedes-e320/7259288771.html

[MBZ] Speaking of Nissan trucks

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
A dealer posted an auction for a 13 Titan with 372k miles with torn up front seat and drivers door does not open, current bid is $5800. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
In Florida it has to go to a state inspection station for a complete inspection, which takes about 2-4 hours, after which (assuming it passes) they brand the car with a special VIN sticker on the "A" pillar post. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 1:40 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > That

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
That part's the same here. I bought salvage, which the insurance companies can legally sell only to dealers with a dismantler license, by having a dismantler buy it for me. Then I had to pay a specially trained cop $100 (state says no more than $100, which in practice means no less than $100)

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
It says I’m getting a check mailed on the 6th, have not seen it yet. Last one was direct deposit. Not sure why the difference. Might be because the previous year I got a small refund and this last time for 2019 I had to pay, so no bank account on that return. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9,

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 12:21, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Hmm. First one last spring was direct deposit. Just checked the IRS website; the latest one was sent by mail on Jan 6, so there's about a 20% chance one of my neighbors will get it, based on postal service delivery accuracy in my

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I went back and looked at my files, and I was not 100% correct: Tarek’s W140 had a “rebuilt” title from NC, which Florida would recognize as a “regular” car. As far as Florida is concerned, if the state designated the car as rebuilt it’s roadworthy and no different than any other car on the

Re: [MBZ] needs PS pump or rack? 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 12:01, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: There is a $1.00 O ring on the back of the reservoir on these that takes about 10 minutes to swap out. A common issue on these models. And if it needs a reservoir, is Lemforder worth $10 more than Rein? I still have urology parts on my do not

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Hmm. First one last spring was direct deposit. Just checked the IRS website; the latest one was sent by mail on Jan 6, so there's about a 20% chance one of my neighbors will get it, based on postal service delivery accuracy in my neighborhood. Wonder why they didn't do that one as a direct

Re: [MBZ] Another limping E500 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $3, 000

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Why can’t any of these show up over here? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:06 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I wonder if he would take $900? I like the black/black better > > > > Seller's description > > Stuck on limp mode moves very slow. Clean car just ain't

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
And citizens of other countries got an an average of something around $50k each. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:01 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Oldest son’s came yesterday in the mail. We got a few bucks on the 4th in an > ACH transaction. > > -D > >> On Jan 9,

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 12:05, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not to my knowledge. I’ve got a reconstructed/rebuilt car (1997 SL500) and it’s clearly identified as such on the title. I’ve seen the same on salvage vehicles I’ve owned here. The one thing that is weird is that if you bring a salvage car in

Re: [MBZ] Wtf?

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Probably when they get an investment bank to underwrite the offering and start the process of listing it on a public exchange. This sounds like they are seeking angel/VC money, where the onus is entirely on the investors to do their due diligence. And I'm not in that world at all, but car parts

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not to my knowledge. I’ve got a reconstructed/rebuilt car (1997 SL500) and it’s clearly identified as such on the title. I’ve seen the same on salvage vehicles I’ve owned here. The one thing that is weird is that if you bring a salvage car in from out of state it’s not identified as such on the

[MBZ] Another limping E500 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 500 4MATIC Sedan 4D, $3, 000

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I wonder if he would take $900?  I like the black/black better Seller's description Stuck on limp mode moves very slow. Clean car just ain't got the money to fix it. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/736443687276597/?ref=search_code=undefined --FT

[MBZ] WARNING! WARNING!! Vehicle has been professionally custom wrapped with 22 inch Forgiato wheels (wheels are worth $6500 alone)

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I WARNED YOU 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class $6,500 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3598519590216816/?ref=search_code=undefined -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

[MBZ] You will find yourself at ease knowing that this previous, and only owner took meticulous care of this beauty.

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"everything under the hood is in perfect working order". Just like me!!! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3909981089050291/?ref=search_code=undefined 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550 4MATIC $6,743 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] needs PS pump or rack? 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
There is a $1.00 O ring on the back of the reservoir on these that takes about 10 minutes to swap out. A common issue on these models. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:54 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-01-09 11:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 11:55, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not really. Certainly nothing like states such as AL or VT. No bill of sale sales, titles only. Seems like Florida was a place to wash salvage titles, don't know if it is now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Oldest son’s came yesterday in the mail. We got a few bucks on the 4th in an ACH transaction. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:56 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > What stimulus checks? I haven't gotten anything. > > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > >> Wonder why stimulus checks

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 11:56, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: What stimulus checks? I haven't gotten anything. I got a $600 direct deposit on Monday. They mailed my mom a check on Wednesday. https://sa.www4.irs.gov/irfof-wmsp/notice ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] 2002, Mercedes Benz C230, 200k + blown head gasket , great project car $650

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 10:46, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: I wonder if a 500 would drop in https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/hampstead-mercedes-benz/7259048260.html We don't emissions test here, so maybe I could swap the Kompressor badge for one that says 2.5 Turbo.

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
What stimulus checks? I haven't gotten anything. Dan Penoff via Mercedes writes: > Wonder why stimulus checks haven’t bought this car yet? > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/palm-harbor-2003-mercedes-e320/7259288771.html > >

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Aaah. On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 12:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Convertible interiors age far more rapidly than others because of their > exposure to the elements. > > -D > > > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Not really. Certainly nothing like states such as AL or VT. No bill of sale sales, titles only. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:51 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > At least at one time, Florida cars were looked upon with deep suspicion > because of odometer rollbacks and other

Re: [MBZ] needs PS pump or rack? 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 11:07, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5152927401448700/?ref=search_code=undefined Seller's description Power steering is out (works for a week or 2 putting fluid in once) i just havent gotten it fixed. air & heat work. needs new

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Convertible interiors age far more rapidly than others because of their exposure to the elements. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:39 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Seats looked relatively worn for that kind of mileage. > > On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 12:32 PM OK Don via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
At least at one time, Florida cars were looked upon with deep suspicion because of odometer rollbacks and other shenanigans. Maybe a lot of flood cars ended up there? I can't recall the details. Does Florida have fairly relaxed titling requirements? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes writes: > There

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Seats looked relatively worn for that kind of mileage. On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 12:32 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > We drive ours about 5k per year --- > > On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 11:28 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Driven only 6k miles/year. I

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
We drive ours about 5k per year --- On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 11:28 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Driven only 6k miles/year. I wonder... > > On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 8:53 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > That would be a

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Driven only 6k miles/year. I wonder... On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 8:53 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That would be a SL500 > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > > > On Jan 9, 2021, at 1:23 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >  > > >

Re: [MBZ] OT JOKE The Missing Pajamas.

2021-01-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wicked funny. On Sat, Jan 9, 2021 at 7:55 AM archer75--- via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > The Missing Pajamas. > > > > > > A man calls home to his wife and says, "Honey > > > I have been asked to go fishing at a big lake > > > up in Canada with my boss and several of his > >

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Only if I wanted to be driving cars to Indiana all the time. Nope. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 12:12 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes poos could make a side business out of it. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 9, 2021, at 10:09 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes >> wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Car max charges the transport to the buyer, so they are not losing out Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 11:01 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s what will happen to the 1999 E320 4Matic at some point. > > Whether or not it’s viable to buy here and move the cars north

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes poos could make a side business out of it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 10:09 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2021-01-09 10:04, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >> There has to be a market to buy these FL cars cheap privately or at >> auction and transport them

[MBZ] needs PS pump or rack? 1999 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E 320 Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/5152927401448700/?ref=search_code=undefined Seller's description Power steering is out (works for a week or 2 putting fluid in once) i just havent gotten it fixed. air & heat work. needs new battery / probably need to be towed. -- --FT

[MBZ] Been wrecked and bad paint match? 1983 Mercedes 380 SL - $8, 500 (Hardeeville)

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"All original" https://savannah.craigslist.org/cto/d/bluffton-1983-mercedes-380-sl/7259202145.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That’s what will happen to the 1999 E320 4Matic at some point. Whether or not it’s viable to buy here and move the cars north is questionable, as the costs involved to transport them, whether doing it yourself or some other way, would negate a lot of any potential profit I would think. CarMax

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Do the first couple of years of 211 have any issues? All of mine are 05. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 8:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wonder why stimulus checks haven’t bought this car yet? > >

[MBZ] 2002, Mercedes Benz C230, 200k + blown head gasket , great project car $650

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I wonder if a 500 would drop in https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/hampstead-mercedes-benz/7259048260.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 1999 Mercedes Benz 320 E Station Wagon - $1, 800 (Forest Acres)

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbia-1999-mercedes-benz-320-station/7259090204.html The car has had one owner, is clean, runs great, and has good a/c. Cash only. Included number is a landline, calls only. * -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 10:04, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: There has to be a market to buy these FL cars cheap privately or at auction and transport them to the rust belt and make some good dineros off the deal.  I guess all you would need is a buyer at one end, a truck and car hauler trailer, and a

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
On 2021-01-09 09:50, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Mileage would have been about the same. Dodge's V10 is a low-tech engine with a very good reliability record. Everything about it is great except the fuel economy. At least it uses regular gas! My dad's first new pickup (and the family

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
There has to be a market to buy these FL cars cheap privately or at auction and transport them to the rust belt and make some good dineros off the deal.  I guess all you would need is a buyer at one end, a truck and car hauler trailer, and a place at the other end to store them or distribute

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Good point. Last I knew, nobody really wanted Dodge trucks. I worked with a guy who had an older Chevy 2wd that he used to tow his boat. Worked fine, but was puny on hills, and got terrible gas mileage. Very unsatisfying to drive due to the power deficit. His truck was old enough (70's?

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's what I was thinking. -D > On Jan 9, 2021, at 9:27 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That would be a very decent deal at $2500 I bet cash would talk > > --FT > Sent from iPhone > >> On Jan 9, 2021, at 9:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> > >

Re: [MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That would be a very decent deal at $2500 I bet cash would talk --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 9:02 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> A V-10 sells for that, or a V-10 parts truck with a bad transmission sells > for that? :-) The tranny was in limp-home mode. Of course it had other little issues too. I wasn't looking for a daily driver, so my criteria were modestly met. Turns out that particular example was not difficult

Re: [MBZ] Insanity

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Oh, wow. That would make a great accessory to my Tamiya Sand Scorcher. But my SS is blue and white, which I like better than matte olive drab. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cvLXnnVhCbQ/T76d5SneaKI/AK8/SueJVb5PKCU/s1600/tamiya+sand+scorcher.JPG ___

[MBZ] And the price keeps dropping...

2021-01-09 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Wonder why stimulus checks haven’t bought this car yet? https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/cto/d/palm-harbor-2003-mercedes-e320/7259288771.html He keeps dropping the price. Looks decent from what I can see.

Re: [MBZ] Good luck finding a working instrument panel

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> If all cars are leased, they can be refurbed or recycled when they are > returned, and manufacturers are no longer on the hook to maintain a > parts supply for decades. Mercedes won't need to worry about spare > hyperscreens. And, drivers won't need to worry about what to do with that car

Re: [MBZ] Wtf?

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
At what point does it become a Public Offering, with all the SEC requirements, and big penalties if you don't jump through all the hoops and make all the right disclosures? On 2021-01-09 08:15, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This is the Reinvent The Wheel idiots. I got spammed by them

Re: [MBZ] I stopped for gas and decided to sell my car

2021-01-09 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That would be a SL500 --FT Sent from iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 1:23 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > >  > https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-1999-mercedes-500sl/7259193002.html > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A V-10 sells for that, or a V-10 parts truck with a bad transmission sells for that? On 2021-01-09 08:47, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Holy crap used Toyota Tacomas are expensive. A dodge V10 4x4 can be had for what, $1500? Mine was that. The difference buys a LOT of gas...

Re: [MBZ] Wtf?

2021-01-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I ran across this new site of theirs a while back and dig into to discover it was the same people. They buy perfectly good cars and part them out. Nobody I want to do business with. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 9, 2021, at 7:16 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > This is the Reinvent

Re: [MBZ] Soon to be Son-in-Law Thinks He Wants a Tacoma

2021-01-09 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Holy crap used Toyota Tacomas are expensive. A dodge V10 4x4 can be had for what, $1500? Mine was that. The difference buys a LOT of gas... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

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