> The estimate was $4,800 to repair. That means the car has to be worth at
> least $6,800 for insurance to want to repair it. Is it worth that? If someone
> were advertising a '99 E300 with a quarter-million miles on Facebook for
> $6,800 would we be in agreement or calling them a crackhead?
Used it a bit tonight. I was surprised by how quiet it is. So far so good.
Mowed all the corners and edges that my tractor can't reach and it used about
1/5 of the battery according to its 5-bar LED gauge.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, at 08:02, Curt Raymond wrote:
> This is exactly what I would do if
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, at 21:56, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote:
> On 2022-08-18 22:53, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
>> As you note, a lot of that work was for items that would be expected
>> on a car of that age and mileage.
>
> And will have to be done all over again if he buys what SF likely
On 2022-08-18 22:53, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
As you note, a lot of that work was for items that would be expected
on a car of that age and mileage.
And will have to be done all over again if he buys what SF likely thinks
is a 'comparable vehicle'.
As you note, a lot of that work was for items that would be expected on a car
of that age and mileage. If it were me, and they offered more than I had in it,
I'd take it and not look back.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, at 18:59, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
> 99 E300, 233k miles. Very well
Gotta refill the piggy bank.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, at 19:32, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> High price for the miles
>
> --FT
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>> On Aug 18, 2022, at 4:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> Realtor colors.
>>
>> "Reason for selling, -she broke the piggy
balance shaft?
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 6:24 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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> E350, probably needs a lot more than the timing chain... Unfortunate,
> nice car.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/741713090447083
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Looks nice but not $7k nice
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> On Aug 18, 2022, at 4:01 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
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>
> Silver/black, looks pretty clean.
>
> https://eastky.craigslist.org/cto/d/corbin-2004-mercedes-benz-s500/7522996244.html
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High price for the miles
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> On Aug 18, 2022, at 4:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Realtor colors.
>
> "Reason for selling, -she broke the piggy bank, and went electric"
>
> https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-car-for-sale/7522744859.html
>
I plan on raping State Farm.
On 8/18/2022 7:04 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Definitely.
-D
On Aug 18, 2022, at 8:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
wrote:
Actually there are plenty of BAT sold listings for these that are WELL over
NADA. That should work.
On 8/18/2022 6:59 PM,
Definitely.
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at 8:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Actually there are plenty of BAT sold listings for these that are WELL over
> NADA. That should work.
>
> On 8/18/2022 6:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> 99 E300, 233k miles. Very well
Actually there are plenty of BAT sold listings for these that are WELL
over NADA. That should work.
On 8/18/2022 6:59 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
99 E300, 233k miles. Very well sorted out car, very very clean car. I
would say it is at the upper end of the scale as far as these go.
99 E300, 233k miles. Very well sorted out car, very very clean car. I
would say it is at the upper end of the scale as far as these go. That
is why I am somewhat inclined to have it fixed professionally, but at
the end of the day it is a car I paid $1500 for with 190k on it, with a
bad
That’s pretty good. You may very well have a chance, but if the cost to repair
is more than 50% or so of the market, they probably won’t pay to repair it.
This should be interesting to see how they respond.
What were the details on the car? Model, year, miles, etc.
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at
Nada shows low retail at $4600, average at $6350, and high at $11050.
KBB shows range of $3731 to $6317. I need to also look at some comps
that have sold, or are listed for sale. If anybody happens to come
across any, send them my way.
On 8/18/2022 6:19 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
On 2022-08-18 19:25, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Yes, it’s the State Farm shop. The MB shop also said most likely the
pillar was fine. It looks to me like their quotes both line up except
for MB shop is charging $90 and hour and the other shop charges $60 an
hour.
A body worker's "book
Yes, it’s the State Farm shop. The MB shop also said most likely the pillar was
fine. It looks to me like their quotes both line up except for MB shop is
charging $90 and hour and the other shop charges $60 an hour.
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> On Aug 18, 2022, at 6:01 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes
>
The insurer is going to claim the car is worth something like $3k and offer
that as a payoff and total it. I highly doubt they would even consider paying
out the cost to repair based on the age, mileage and condition.
Now is the time Kaleb should be gathering data to support a higher valuation.
On 2022-08-18 17:58, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
Took the car by the State Farm approved shop that is about 20 minutes
away. Guy seemed real nice and knowledgeable. He said it does not
appear to have b pillar damage, just the frame of the door bent.
Anyway, their estimate was only about a
E350, probably needs a lot more than the timing chain... Unfortunate,
nice car.
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Scan and see what is going on, check over various connections and hoses,
probably not anything too critical.
Vehicle will run fine at times and other times will idle high and stall
when at idle. I’m not a Mercedes’ guru so it has me stumped.
Took the car by the State Farm approved shop that is about 20 minutes away. Guy
seemed real nice and knowledgeable. He said it does not appear to have b pillar
damage, just the frame of the door bent. Anyway, their estimate was only about
a grand less than the MB certified shop at around $4800.
I noticed that too. Did they scrape them off the car just before the picture?
Back in college I took a photography class. One of the students was ostensibly
taking pictures of birds for an assignment, managed to catch 2 other students
doing the dirty in the bushes and somehow not notice the
And what is with the piles of dirt on the ground in front of the car?
Randy
On 18/08/2022 3:31 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Maybe clean the dog poo off the carpet too.
I think most people are just generically clueless...
-Curt
On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 04:26:36 PM EDT, Allan
Maybe clean the dog poo off the carpet too.
I think most people are just generically clueless...
-Curt
On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 04:26:36 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
At least empty your crap out of the car before taking photos?
Realtor colors.
"Reason for selling, -she broke the piggy bank, and went electric"
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At least empty your crap out of the car before taking photos?
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> The $64 question is how you catch things like this early?
>
Regular checkups...and thorough examination of symptoms. In my case, back
X-rays for chronic back pain revealed lumps in my kidney and lymph
Paint is dead and some rust. Price seems ambitious.
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Silver/black, looks pretty clean.
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Randy
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On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:59 AM mitch--- via Mercedes
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Recently (last month or early this month) he posted that he was freshly
diagnosed with terminal
Glad you’re still with us, MMM.
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at 2:20 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:59 AM mitch--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
>>
>> Recently (last month or early this month) he posted that he was freshly
>> diagnosed with terminal cancer,
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>
> Recently (last month or early this month) he posted that he was freshly
> diagnosed with terminal cancer, lymphoma IIRC. So we knew it was coming,
> but I was thinking 3-12 months out. Must have been a very late
> diagnosis.
>
You
"The seller notes that the heater-control levers are inoperable."
"Surprise, surprise,SURPRISE!" -Gomer Pyle
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 7:24 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-280se-cabriolet-5
>
> —FT
>
> Sent
Teddy Kennedy references are so very old and pretty lame by now. Got
something newer?
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> Check with Teddie Kennedy (D-UI) for a reference to a lawyer and neck
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>
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> Sent from my
Although it has a new rear axle compensator, tobacco brown is a turnoff for
most folks.
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> On 2022-08-18 08:24, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
> > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-280se-cabriolet-5
>
>
well said Fred.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022, 12:20 PM Frederick Moir via Mercedes <
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> When changing customer's engine oil, they were told that the dirtiest quart
> of oil was in the filter.
> Don't cheap out. As they used to say "Pay me now, or pay me later"
> Fred.
> I
I'd want that much for my '83 wagon with triple the miles.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 11:25 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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In that case there is no embarrassment in driving it.
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 12:57 PM Jim Cathey wrote:
> > Cute. WHere's all the rust?
>
> Underneath, where it belongs. :-)
>
> -- Jim
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On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 12:53 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes <
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> Yes, I agree with your original statement. I like it, but would not want
> it on my car.
>
> Randy
>
>
> On 18/08/2022 11:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> > Good
Yes, I agree with your original statement. I like it, but would not want
it on my car.
Randy
On 18/08/2022 11:49 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Good call.
It’s artsy, but tastefully done, I think.
-D
On Aug 18, 2022, at 12:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
wrote:
Much easier
Good call.
It’s artsy, but tastefully done, I think.
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at 12:46 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Much easier to undo than a big hole in the hood and missing original exhaust
> parts.
>
> Randy
>
> On 18/08/2022 10:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
>>
Much easier to undo than a big hole in the hood and missing original
exhaust parts.
Randy
On 18/08/2022 10:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Not my cup of tea, but I think it’s cool.
-D
On Aug 18, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
wrote:
When changing customer's engine oil, they were told that the dirtiest quart
of oil was in the filter.
Don't cheap out. As they used to say "Pay me now, or pay me later"
Fred.
I have oil (diesel) in my blood! And you can see where it gets in!
On Thu, Aug 18, 2022 at 9:54 AM Curt Raymond via
> Topiaries that are actually people.
I like the sound of that. I don't think we have any of those. One guy in a
camouflage (ghillie?) suit
A lot of creepy clowns.
> Skaters that...go blowing past you and put their hand down and throw a huge
> shower of sparks out.
That sounds fun, but I
Not my cup of tea, but I think it’s cool.
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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I am intrigued by what kind of chainsaw it is that will start right up
like that
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On 8/18/22 10:56 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
Then he comes alive, starts the saw, and begins chasing the guests around.
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Smashed in front, S350 motor has been rebuilt, motor and drive
transmission is strong.
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Busch Gardens has a great “HallowScream” thing they do on weekends only leading
up to Halloween.
I have two favorites there:
1.) Topiaries that are actually people. They’re often placed along walking
paths between attractions, and you rarely expect a plant/tree to jump out and
start screaming
> You need one [scythe] for Halloween. Better than the chain saw for popping
> out of the bushes to scare the kiddies.
But less safe. You can take the chain off the saw and then it's essentially
harmless.
An edge is an edge, unless you glue something over it.
The Silverwood theme park I work
Remembering that the market for all vehicles is still gone stupid, although it
seems to be getting back to something resembling sanity.
It looks like, in my area, that the spread on TDI prices is really high.
For reference, when I bought my '15 Jetta in 2019 it had, I think, 75,000 miles
and I
That seems like a good deal unless the market has dropped on these.
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> On Aug 18, 2022, at 9:11 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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>
> Dark green/tan, Driven 76,760 miles. Driver seat bottom needs replacing
>
>
As much as I like the electric chainsaw when it comes to scaring the kiddies
nothing beats a gas saw.
"OOOHHH, a two stroke engine, so scary!" ;)
-Curt
On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 10:24:56 AM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
wrote:
You need one for Halloween. Better than the chain
You need one for Halloween. Better than the chain saw for popping out of the
bushes to scare the kiddies.
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at 10:21 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I gave away my scythe a couple weeks ago, really! I’m a wuss I guess!
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Aug
I gave away my scythe a couple weeks ago, really! I’m a wuss I guess!
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> On Aug 18, 2022, at 9:59 AM, Curt Raymond wrote:
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> Heck gas mowers are for wussies, a REAL man uses a scythe...
>
>
> -Curt
>
> On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 09:37:24 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis
I have a reel mower but we have too many sticks and other "stuff" in the yard.
They're probably fine if you have "real" grass but when your lawn is mostly
weeds its too hard to generate enough force to cut the thick stuff. Plus you
can't let it get too long.
Our grass is really long right now,
Driven 268,374 miles, I guess it ain't all blowed up
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Or a (push) reel mower.
I used to cut the postage-sized yard at the Ladies of Charity house for my
grandmother when I was a kid with one of those push reel mowers. Took a fair
amount of goomph to move that thing.
When we lived in Sheboygan we had a pretty small yard. I had sold my Wheel
Horse
Dark green/tan, Driven 76,760 miles. Driver seat bottom needs replacing
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Heck gas mowers are for wussies, a REAL man uses a scythe...
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On Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 09:37:24 AM EDT, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
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Electric mowers are for gurly boyz. Sorry!’
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> On Aug 18, 2022, at 9:09 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes
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>
The "all nighter" stove we have in the camp has a, frankly obnoxious, 13" max
log length. It's hard to judge the size when cutting, hence the stick.
I've got a field full of white birch in the 6-8" diameter range. I usually cut
them 8' long as that's where they start to get too skinny to be
I've never had an oil related failure on a large engine (once on a lawnmower
maybe) so I don't worry about it too much. The farm tractors get changed once
every 2 years but we're talking less than 100 hours of run time, synthetic 5w40
in the '98 Ford and 15w40 diesel oil in the 1952 Farmall.
Wow. That sucks. RIP, man.
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> On 2022-08-18 09:02, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
>
>> The axe handle is my measuring stick so I know the wood will fit in the
>> stove.
>
> Two
On 2022-08-18 09:02, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
The axe handle is my measuring stick so I know the wood will fit in the
stove.
Two reasons why my little Husky has a 16" bar:
I use it for limbing and blocking up small stuff, and a relatively long
bar gives more reach for limbing.
On 2022-08-18 08:24, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1969-mercedes-benz-280se-cabriolet-5
Interesting facts, linked to in the comments for that listing:
1966 was the last year to buy a new Studebaker.
Aunt Bea not only bought one, she drove it in
This is exactly what I would do if I needed a hand mower although I'd probably
buy Makita since I've already got an investment in their tools.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/dDawMRvUWeTDQDFS8
Dad bought a Bauer (Harbor Freight) electric chainsaw a year or so ago. The pic
shows how much wood it will
On 2022-08-18 08:52, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Really? He wasn’t that old, was he?
Recently (last month or early this month) he posted that he was freshly
diagnosed with terminal cancer, lymphoma IIRC. So we knew it was coming,
but I was thinking 3-12 months out. Must have been a
Really? He wasn’t that old, was he?
-D
> On Aug 18, 2022, at 8:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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> FaceBook sez Sammich Man has passed. Sad.
> RIP buddy.
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FaceBook sez Sammich Man has passed. Sad.
RIP buddy.
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> I guess my neck might start hurting. Maybe I should hire a shister lawyer and
> show up in a neck collar.
For the price definitely worth a look
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> On Aug 17, 2022, at 10:29 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
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> Doesn't look too far gone. Might be a decent project car. Or might look
> worse in person...
>
>
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My '98 Jetta was notorious for that. The wheel centers were tight on the rims
and wouldn't seat good. Get 10-15 miles down the road and the wheels would get
all loose. I eventually carried the torque wrench with me for the first couple
days after having a wheel off.
Curt
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I’ve got podcasts I’ll listen to on occasion. Lately my trips have been pretty
short, so listening to a podcast doesn’t always work out well as I never get to
finish it. I’ll often listen to them when I’m working in the garage. I’ve done
the Audible thing, but again, with the limited amount of
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