Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I don’t know about Florida but here if a vehicle sits for 30days (“abandoned”) the yard or mechanic can file a lien and then has to auction it off. I’m not sure how the title sorts out but I think the yard gets it from the state, or the buyer gets it somehow. In any case the auction sale lets th

[MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2022-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/403957201594747/ Sent from my iPhone ___ 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/mer

[MBZ] 1998 E320 - 82k miles - $2,500

2022-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"Transmission goes into safe mode sometimes, don't have time to fix." https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/park-ridge-mercedes-class-320-year1998/7494077416.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubs

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
you need an attorney to weigh in here On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 9:57 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Thanks, Kaleb. > > I presume that requires them to take out a mechanic’s lien to take > possession of it, though, doesn’t it? That’s what I was thinking, and if he > ju

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Have you priced 2010-2011 Ford Rangers lately? Depending on the severity of the damages, someone will pick it up at auction and make a handsome profit. Negotiate with the yard, bring the title and say "here you go". Hopefully they will take it and be satisfied. If not, lawyers get involved and t

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Basically yes, but doesn’t really matter if he gives them the title or not. If the car was worth something and he offered the title, they might actually pay him something for it but if not, it’s not worth bothering with. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 8:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Merc

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Good to know, Bob. Thanks! -D > On Jun 8, 2022, at 10:03 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > When the boy child had his first nasty DUI they impounded his ‘86 Accord > beater. They wanted $1250 to get it out. He didn’t have $1250. I drove him > down there and he gave them the title. Do

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
When the boy child had his first nasty DUI they impounded his ‘86 Accord beater. They wanted $1250 to get it out. He didn’t have $1250. I drove him down there and he gave them the title. Done and done. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 6:57 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wro

Re: [MBZ] Novavax COVID

2022-06-08 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
It’s the old fashioned type of vaccine, and should work pretty well. Supposed to give nearly as much immunity as the mRNA vaccines, and it should have less side effects. If you don’t think you can take the mRNA vaccines I’d definitely get the NovaVax. I’m fully vaccinated at the moment, and w

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Thanks, Kaleb. I presume that requires them to take out a mechanic’s lien to take possession of it, though, doesn’t it? That’s what I was thinking, and if he just offered to sign the title over and walk away that would save them some money in the process, right? -D > On Jun 8, 2022, at 9:53 P

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
No, because you would have to pay the fee to the tow yard before selling it to lkq etc. If they don’t want it, just don’t pay it. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 8:50 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Thanks, Grant. > > In this situation I don’t think the neighbor has t

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
If he doesn’t want the truck, he doesn’t need to do anything. The tow company will “auction” it off to themselves then put it out back for parts, or sell it to a salvage yard. He won’t need to pay them anything. Around here a lot of the tow companies are also salvage yards. Sent from my iPhon

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Thanks, Grant. In this situation I don’t think the neighbor has the slightest clue as to how to recover it, nor would he want it. I’m wondering if a place like LKQ would have an interest, and if they did, would they haul it off? Or should he go there with the title in hand, say, “I’ll give you

Re: [MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Key word: Negotiation I have had some experience with tow yards and the universal rip off they enjoy. Along with those contacts, in each case, if you park any emotions and just stick to hard ball negotiation, I have had good success in getting fees beat to rock bottom, however, go prepared to do on

[MBZ] Car Disposal?

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Interesting discussion with a neighbor today that I thought might elicit some responses here that could be of value…. Seems his college aged school son totaled his (the son’s) little pickup truck, a 2010-2012 Ford of some sort. Because of the minimal value and limited resources of the son, who

Re: [MBZ] Nice fintail on BAT

2022-06-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yes, Adan, yours was nicer. AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Jun 8, 2022, at 2:49 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > I think my 1965 220SEb was nicer, but I do like this one’s paint scheme. > > -D > >> On Jun 8, 2022, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Auct

Re: [MBZ] Nice fintail on BAT

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It was originally all black. On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 5:49 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think my 1965 220SEb was nicer, but I do like this one’s paint scheme. > > -D > > > On Jun 8, 2022, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wro

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Maybe, you should go over and introduce him to classic old Mercedes? He could class up the junkyard a bit if he collected MBs instead of Altimas. Randy On 08/06/2022 4:39 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: One street over from me we have the neighborhood hoarder guy. His house is on a corn

Re: [MBZ] Nice fintail on BAT

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I think my 1965 220SEb was nicer, but I do like this one’s paint scheme. -D > On Jun 8, 2022, at 5:42 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Auction price jumped to $17.5 k and the bidding is still open! > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 9:35 AM Andrew Strasfogel > wrote: > >> Local DC ca

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, a nice car but 30 years old and lacking in styling pizazz. $10k was IMO a generous offer. On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 5:29 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > > Bid to 14,250. No sale. I guess he wanted his $16k back. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-8/ > > >>> > 1

Re: [MBZ] Nice fintail on BAT

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Auction price jumped to $17.5 k and the bidding is still open! On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 9:35 AM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Local DC car, honestly presented. I'm guessing there will be limited > appeal due to condition and restoration costs. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-2

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
My thought exactly. Why leave the cookie jar open? Maybe this is an insurance scam? On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 4:56 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > They should at least have all of the key fobs locked in a good safe so > that the thieves would have a harder time gett

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
One street over from me we have the neighborhood hoarder guy. His house is on a corner so his shitshow empire is visible from several angles. I think you all can picture it: Tall, nasty dead weeds, three Altimas on wheel dollies in various stages of disrepair languishing in the driveway, two beat u

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Bid to 14,250. No sale. I guess he wanted his $16k back. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-8/ > 1992 300D on BAT. Has known flaws yet over $10k. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-11/ ___ http://w

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
They should at least have all of the key fobs locked in a good safe so that the thieves would have a harder time getting the cars moving. On 08/06/2022 3:04 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: It's probably illegal there to have armed guards in the shop at night to deter/respond to that kind

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
got it On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 3:05 PM Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Close but no cigar. My W123 wagon has a Strasfogel. > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 2:26 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> wasn't the zundfogel in the 123? >> >> On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 10:26 AM dan penoff.

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's probably illegal there to have armed guards in the shop at night to deter/respond to that kind of nonsense, but I'm thinking that some active response would put an end to that sort of thing right quick --FT On 6/8/22 3:35 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: However, you can appreciate

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
However, you can appreciate his frustration at being robbed and feeling that the police are doing nothing to prevent it or to catch the perpetrators. Randy On 08/06/2022 2:23 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: It's crazy until a mom and her kids are killed during the chase. On Wed, J

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It's crazy until a mom and her kids are killed during the chase. On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 3:11 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > And Mr Jidd would have preferred that the cops chase the stolen cars > until the thieves wrecked them at triple digit speeds? What good would > that do him? > Mitch. > >

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Now that is funny! Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 3:06 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Close but no cigar. My W123 wagon has a Strasfogel. > >> On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 2:26 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> wasn't the zundfogel i

Re: [MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
And Mr Jidd would have preferred that the cops chase the stolen cars until the thieves wrecked them at triple digit speeds? What good would that do him? Mitch. Surveillance video shows the thieves testing the fobs to find corresponding cars. Accomplices out back begin testing cars there - sel

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Close but no cigar. My W123 wagon has a Strasfogel. On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 2:26 PM Dwight Giles via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > wasn't the zundfogel in the 123? > > On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 10:26 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Is that the millio

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
wasn't the zundfogel in the 123? On Wed, Jun 8, 2022, 10:26 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is that the million mile zündfolge engine? > > -D > > > On Jun 8, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Over 300K on t

Re: [MBZ] Novavax COVID

2022-06-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It's my understanding that it has been recommended for approval, but not officially approve (perhaps mostly a formality at that point). "FDA officials and committee members raised concerns about a risk of heart inflammation with Novavax’s shot that are similar to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines

[MBZ] Novavax COVID

2022-06-08 Thread greg via Mercedes
Hi: This was just approved by FDA. Anyone have any thoughts on this (allegedly) conventional protein vaccine? I stopped with Pfizer's shots when I had a severe reaction (angina) 12 days after the second dose, but would like more real protection. Can this be trusted? Greg _

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Stuck at $10K, which seems an upper limit given the nonfunctioning center air vent and sagging headliner. On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 12:06 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There is a guy on one of the fakebook groups with a 300D 2.5T which has > done one million mil

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
There is a guy on one of the fakebook groups with a 300D 2.5T which has done one million miles and it has the not so rare “zundfolge” engine;) Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 10:26 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is that the million mile zündfolge engine? > > -D > >>

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Might not be, those are rare --FT On 6/8/22 10:25 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Is that the million mile zündfolge engine? -D On Jun 8, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes wrote: Over 300K on the engine. OM602 considered one of most long lived Mercedes Diesel engin

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Is that the million mile zündfolge engine? -D > On Jun 8, 2022, at 10:04 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes > wrote: > > Over 300K on the engine. OM602 considered one of most long lived Mercedes > Diesel engines. Very fuel efficient. Fast. Does well with cold starts. Bruno > Sacco styling at

[MBZ] OK who got a new Benz last night?

2022-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/thieves-target-sam-jidd-luxury-motors-for-fifth-time-in-des-plaines-owner-says-hes-leaving-chicago-area/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Over 300K on the engine. OM602 considered one of most long lived Mercedes Diesel engines. Very fuel efficient. Fast. Does well with cold starts. Bruno Sacco styling at its best. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 9:33 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > How so? Durability? Reliabilit

[MBZ] Looks pretty nice, cheap -- 06 Mercedes Benz E350 Runs Great - $2, 950 (Gaston)

2022-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
4m, 229kmi, engine still working OK?  RF lower bumber munched but otherwise looks nice, black/black Only asking 2950 Priced to Sell First come first serve PRICE IS Negotiable MUST SELL TODAY Cash only https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/gaston-mercedes-benz-e350-runs-great/7493744394.html

[MBZ] Nice fintail on BAT

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Local DC car, honestly presented. I'm guessing there will be limited appeal due to condition and restoration costs. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1965-mercedes-benz-220-4/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How so? Durability? Reliability? On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 9:28 AM Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > It’s a great car. Both Dwight and I can attest to that. > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 8, 2022, at 9:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > 1992 300D on BA

Re: [MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
It’s a great car. Both Dwight and I can attest to that. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 9:20 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > 1992 300D on BAT. Has known flaws yet over $10k. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-11/ > __

[MBZ] A new cult car?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
1992 300D on BAT. Has known flaws yet over $10k. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992-mercedes-benz-300d-11/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.oki

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car?

2022-06-08 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That looks pretty nice, decent price --FT On 6/8/22 6:16 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: W124 wagon: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413405973919765/ -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car?

2022-06-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And then the tax assessor would pay a visit... On Wed, Jun 8, 2022 at 8:32 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That could occupy a prominent place at Okie Acres. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jun 8, 2022, at 3:17 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < > mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] Kleb Car?

2022-06-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
That could occupy a prominent place at Okie Acres. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 3:17 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > W124 wagon: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413405973919765/ > > -D > > ___ > http://www.o

[MBZ] Kleb Car?

2022-06-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
W124 wagon: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/413405973919765/ -D ___ 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