Hard to say, and one of the reasons why I asked my agent about it. Understand
that everyone has an “insurance score” like a credit score, and that has a
significant effect on your premiums. I also have an umbrella policy that allows
me to “stack” coverages as well, meaning that my auto
By the way, where I live I just burn limbs and other yard waste from time to
time as it accumulates, but have wondered about what to do if I really wanted
to clear out some substantial areas. Has anyone ever rented a commercial-type
wood chipper? Are they difficult to operate safely, and if you
Ah yes good point I forgot about the EV tax credit. Sorta thought those had
expired, but I guess they were renewed?
By the way, registering an EV is quite expensive here, because they need to
make up for the loss of road fuel tax you'll no longer be paying. Another thing
nobody tells you in
I wonder how Hagerty can afford to offer stated value coverage at the same
price as Allstate's "average market value" coverage?
On Wed, May 8, 2024, at 18:56, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> And just the point to state that I am not an insurance agent, nor have
> I played one on TV. You
> So owned one year and has lost nearly 1/3 of its value.
People continue to think of vehicles as capital equipment, but all
modern designs, and _especially_ EV's, are designed and built
as commodity consumables.
Once this fact really sinks in to the public, expect used non-classic
vehicle
On 2024-05-08 17:37, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote:
Out of curiosity I checked our local Chevy dealer's website.
One new 2023 Bolt "EUV LT" asking $31k, one used (23k miles) appears to
be exactly the same model, asking $22k.
So owned one year and has lost nearly 1/3 of its value.
At
> they'd hook up for $100 if you signed up in advance and it would have been
> $1500-2000 to hook up if she did it later.
Sounds about right. Random access vs sequential Ditch-Witchery.
If fiber came here I'd be on it in a flash. But it's about 2 miles away.
(They put it in to get to what is
> I'm guessing that the county sold them an easement on the right of way, but I
> don't see how that's legal.
Why wouldn't that be legal? They have the right to do pretty much whatever
they want
on a road right-of-way easement. More fiber is always a Good Thing, is it not?
:-)
-- Jim
You don't lose it, you're just not using it right now. You can charge to 100%
whenever you want.
Lets be honest though, everybody knows the stated range is a lie. Just like
stated horsepower on gas engines is a lie...
The same is true for your phone BTW. If you charge your phone to 100% every
BTW, Midwest Energy and Communications buried fiber in my neighborhood
this week and it appears they finished this afternoon.
I thought the stake layout meant the trunk line was crossing the road at
my east property line and running across my yard to the west, but it
turned out they buried
On 2024-05-08 20:11, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote:
Hoovie just posted a vid on his Cybertruck and had the Weezurd do an
inspection on it.
He also mentioned that in daily use it only charges to 80% to preserve
the battery. If you want to go on a trip you can charge it to 100%.
WTF?
> WTF? So right off the bat you’re losing 20% of your stated range.
And a damned good thing that's your option. If I can double the service
life of my battery with a little planning ahead, than that's to the good.
Batteries suck. You WILL work with them, or you will Pay.
-- Jim
On 2024-05-08 17:13, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Michigan Mitch, who no doubt has been caught up with tax season, was
the resident Bolt/Volt expert, as I recall. Hopefully, he’ll have time
to chime in on this.
I was saving Curt's message to reply to.
In 2012, when GM had one EV (the
Yes, there's a separate line for bodily injury etc. Those amounts are much
higher for obvious reasons.
On Wed, May 8, 2024, Kaleb Striplin wrote:
Correct me if I?m wrong, but uninsured motorist is to cover your injuries
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Hoovie just posted a vid on his Cybertruck and had the Weezurd do an inspection
on it.
He also mentioned that in daily use it only charges to 80% to preserve the
battery. If you want to go on a trip you can charge it to 100%. WTF? So right
off the bat you’re losing 20% of your states range.
I got a nice Husky I bought as a factory refurbished from their eBay store.
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> On May 8, 2024, at 7:06 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Oh my.
>
> Better re-read the chainsaw thread.
>
> AZBob
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On May 8, 2024, at 4:53 PM, Kaleb
Sorry to hear that, this sucks.
I can’t speak to the PRK’s insurance requirements, but in Florida, which is a
no-fault state, the number of uninsured drivers is nothing short of unreal. But
- even with no-fault, if the other driver is uninsured, you’ll still get boned,
much like you are now.
Oh my.
Better re-read the chainsaw thread.
AZBob
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> On May 8, 2024, at 4:53 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I was out of town when it came thru the other day.
>
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>
>
>
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I have no collision coverage on any of my six (now five, alas) cars, under
the logic that I would never cause an accident and that the other party
would be insured -- because that's the law. If I did happen to cause an
accident, my liability coverage would handle the other party's claim, and
my
And just the point to state that I am not an insurance agent, nor have I played
one on TV. You may very well be right, Kaleb, I would have to look it up.
Still, a car this old should always be on a stated value policy if you want to
protect your investment, no matter how small. No consolation
Correct me if I’m wrong, but uninsured motorist is to cover your injuries.
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> On May 8, 2024, at 6:00 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Ouch. As we say in my family, “Hindsight is always 50-50,” this is a perfect
> example of why having a stated value policy
Yes. Running aerial ethernet is a major no-no, for so many reasons. I had
considered it until I researched all of the issues with doing it, not to
mention the risks. It’s often quite windy here, so it would be moving on a
regular basis, also not a good thing - not to mention the potential for
Ouch. As we say in my family, “Hindsight is always 50-50,” this is a perfect
example of why having a stated value policy is worth it, even on a $1500 car.
I’ve never (knowingly) had a policy that had a limit on property damage, at
least not one that low. Wouldn’t this be covered under your
That was 3 years ago...
-Curt
On Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 05:17:52 PM EDT, Allan Streib
wrote:
You may want to think again on the Bolt, or be sure you have good fire
insurance.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/recall-all-chevy-bolt-vehicles-fire-risk
On Wed, May 8, 2024, at
> Aerial fiber with a messenger.
When they closed our office, the one that had all the testing labs in it, I
scored a few of the longer
fiber runs from the aerial trays this stuff was laid in. I thought that if I
ever needed some longer
high-speed runs that it might be useful, otherwise I
I would at least try to keep it and save parts off it.
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> On May 8, 2024, at 5:35 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Indeed, the fact that the other party is not insured makes this
> particularly bad. While I'm "covered" for that situation, my insurance
>
Indeed, the fact that the other party is not insured makes this
particularly bad. While I'm "covered" for that situation, my insurance
company's limit is $3500 in property damage. So essentially a useless
amount that won't even cover the fenders, never mind the rest of the sheet
metal and paint.
I will have to do something similar at some point, I was thinking to run
an ethernet cable off the main router to another router and have it be a
repeater but I guess this is basically the same thing but with fiber.
What does the garage end plug into?
--FT
On 5/8/24 5:40 PM, dan penoff.com
35' is not so long. You could just run CAT6(a) cable no? Should be a lot
cheaper than fiber.
On Wed, May 8, 2024, at 17:40, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
> I’ve been struggling with getting solid, reliable Internet connectivity
> in the detached garage of the AZ house. I was pretty much
I’ve been struggling with getting solid, reliable Internet connectivity in the
detached garage of the AZ house. I was pretty much set on a Ubiquity PtP setup,
as it’s close (roughly 35’) and would be easy to do. But - I can’t get Ethernet
speeds that way, which for me isn’t an issue, but I’ve
Looks like a former neighbor. That’s a short distance from the former FL manse.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 2:28 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I can't figure out how to post photos
>
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/valrico-1987-mercedes-300td-wagon/7744835199.html
>
> --
Out of curiosity I checked our local Chevy dealer's website.
One new 2023 Bolt "EUV LT" asking $31k, one used (23k miles) appears to be
exactly the same model, asking $22k.
So owned one year and has lost nearly 1/3 of its value.
On Wed, May 8, 2024, at 16:38, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
I can't figure out how to post photos
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> They offered $5300 out of the gate. I paid $3k for the car in 2017 with 175k
> in the clock as I recall.
The $100 W115 parts car that I drove for years, in the winter, netted nearly
$2000
when rear-ended. This due to rising prices on the few that were left on the
market.
"Make me whole",
This morning on my way to work I crested a hill to find a delivery van
reversing uphill towards me in my lane. Fortunately I was able to stop. There
are idiots everywhere.
On Wed, May 8, 2024, at 16:22, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Park it next to your Fiero?
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 2:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> You may want to think again on the Bolt, or be sure you have good fire
> insurance.
>
> https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/recall-all-chevy-bolt-vehicles-fire-risk
>
>
> On Wed, May 8,
The facelift R129 and W140 are equally affected, and yes, EIS uses RFID from
the key or fob to allow the car to start and be driven.
As I understand EIS, and I typically avoid anything related to it, in these
cars there are 8 “slots” for keys in the system. Obviously, the keys supplied
with
You may want to think again on the Bolt, or be sure you have good fire
insurance.
https://www.nhtsa.gov/press-releases/recall-all-chevy-bolt-vehicles-fire-risk
On Wed, May 8, 2024, at 16:09, Curt Raymond wrote:
> I had to look up the Bolt, interestingly it was to be discontinued at
> the end
Michigan Mitch, who no doubt has been caught up with tax season, was the
resident Bolt/Volt expert, as I recall. Hopefully, he’ll have time to chime in
on this.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 1:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> FBMP has several new-ish Chevy Bolts for under $20k, the
Title says it all, Randy.
David, sorry to hear this, but on the bright side you and your passenger(s), if
any, were probably able to walk away from this with nary a scratch.
I hope you can get some kind of a good settlement. If it’s any consolation, my
former 1998 E320 wagon got rear-ended
even at $1500 this might not be a good deal, although the monoblocks are
worth a fair amount. If it wasn't such boring colors I might be
interested to at least scan it and see what the issues are with the
suspension.
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Apparently there is a company coming to SC that will be a battery
recycler and the state is providing them significant "incentives."
--FT
On 5/8/24 4:14 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote:
Grant, point 3 is wrong, there are giant battery shredders that automatically
separate batteries into
FBMP has several new-ish Chevy Bolts for under $20k, the depreciation on them
seems pretty brutal, theres a 2019 for $13k. Down more than half in 5 years.
I haven't driven one yet, ought to.
I suspect GM discontinuing them was hard on the value, I bet a lot of people
saw them getting
> I suspect the car will be written off but will keep you all posted.
Almost a dead certainty, unless yours was a concourse winner.
Sorry, dude.
> I fear it is more than just a damaged front subframe.
Of course. The subframe isn't actually positioned where it will
take any of the hit, itself.
> All of us have multiple cars, it'd be just a matter of choosing the other one
> on a day when the electric car doesn't meet your needs.
Exactly. I have nothing against electric cars. I am hugely opposed to the fad,
and the ill-considered legislative me-too that's going on.
Something like a
Is there no tuner community for MB?
In the VW world I can contact Malone and have the "tune out" the immobilizer
for my car if I so desire. This is done mostly to allow transplanting the
engine into a non-VW chassis like putting a TDI in a Jeep, but AFAIK can be
done for any VW.
I can also buy
On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:
On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my
path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust,
took it on the chin. Literally.
Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights,
What is the efficiency of the fuel supply? Gotta include the transportation
costs there too, every gallon of diesel burned hauling fuel counts there.
I'm not saying its worse or better, I'm curious about it...
-Curt
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 02:30:51 PM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes
wrote:
On 08/05/2024 3:10 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:
On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my
path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust,
took it on the chin. Literally.
Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights,
I've used it, "autopilot" is a really stupid name, you're right, adaptive
cruise control with a little extra.
I drove in Burbank, CA, heavy Saturday afternoon traffic on the 5 freeway,
barely any lane markings. It held station just fine for the couple miles I
tried it. Pretty amazing actually
We've got the regular charger but I think only small-ish batteries. The picture
I had posted isn't clear, that might be the small battery too. I think the
small one we have is 2ah, the "big" one is maybe 4. I'd like a 5, the 4 cuts
out just short of when I'm tired.
The charge time on the
Grant, point 3 is wrong, there are giant battery shredders that automatically
separate batteries into their separate components. They do it inside of a magic
fluid so the lithium doesn't catch fire as would like to do.
I feel like a lot of the arguments against electric cars are "humans are too
On the way home last night, an uninsured idiot ran a red light into my
path. My California 1976 300D, original kaledoniengrün paint with no rust,
took it on the chin. Literally.
Both fenders, hood, grille, front fascia, lights, radiator, bumper, etc
etc. Aft of the front fenders everything is
I had to look up the Bolt, interestingly it was to be discontinued at the end
of 2023 and then strangely met its sales goals so they've un-discontinued it
and claim it'll keep going into 2025 at least.
If I were going to get an EV its the one I'd look for, starting price $27k,
listed range 259
What could go wrong
--FT
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> On May 8, 2024, at 11:19 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> *Daimler aims to have autonomous trucks on the road in 2027*
>
MB (or DBAG) needs to make the tech open source ad let the matrix build new
analogs. It’s basically some kind of RFID or coded RF signal. I’m not sure the
129 key itself is actually coded but obviously the fob has something in it.
My buddy had some little box that could read the RF signal
That seems even sillier. If MB can make the cars, then they can make the
parts including keys if they want to.
There must also be some form of work-around possible.
Randy
On 08/05/2024 11:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
I’m sure Jamie could provide background if he had time, but
I’m sure Jamie could provide background if he had time, but as I understand it,
they couldn’t find a vendor who would/could make them.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like that
>
No need to ask
--FT
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> On May 8, 2024, at 10:45 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes
> wrote:
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> Sounds like a Floyd car for sure.
>
> -D
>
>> On May 8, 2024, at 7:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
>> wrote:
>>
>> The motorist good, the transmission is good. It has a ABS
That is truly ridiculous. Mercedes should step up and make things like
that readily available.
Randy
On 08/05/2024 11:09 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID
chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too.
-D
On
Fobs are for sure, not sure about the “Mickey Mouse” hard key with the RFID
chips in it. Same with W140s and W163s, too.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 7:47 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I think keys for R129s are pretty much unobtainium. Plus it looks rough.
>
>
I think keys for R129s are pretty much unobtainium. Plus it looks rough.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz gl-class GL 450 Sport Utility 4D
$2,500
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Sounds like a Floyd car for sure.
-D
> On May 8, 2024, at 7:42 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> The motorist good, the transmission is good. It has a ABS problem, which is
> to brake system and get a good car. No title, no title.
>
> No need to ask. I would not respond to a whole
The motorist good, the transmission is good. It has a ABS problem, which
is to brake system and get a good car. No title, no title.
No need to ask. I would not respond to a whole bunch of foolish.
Questions, everything is self-explanatory, perfect. You don't want it,
don't waste my Thank you.
It seems to me, the script here , as so far written, should be sent to
Babylon Bee, with a release for them to do with it as they wish..
Since their stock and trade is satirical and sarcastic humor, their well
established public vehicle of delivery seems perhaps ready made for a
series of "public
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