On Thu, 12 Sep 2019 14:26:27 -0500 Dan--- via Mercedes
wrote:
> That’s what they were known for - pulling outrageous stuff like this,
> then fighting tooth and nail over making things right - or not.
>
> I seem to recall some really outrageous stories about wheels and
> engines, too. I wonder
That’s what they were known for - pulling outrageous stuff like this, then
fighting tooth and nail over making things right - or not.
I seem to recall some really outrageous stories about wheels and engines, too.
I wonder what their BBB profile looks like?
-D
> On Sep 12, 2019, at 11:27 AM,
"Trust everybody, but always cut the cards."
Wise words for wise men...
On Thu, Sep 12, 2019 at 9:41 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> That guy that bought out Rusty must have worked for them
>
> --FT
>
> On 9/12/19 12:27 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:
> >
That guy that bought out Rusty must have worked for them
--FT
On 9/12/19 12:27 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes wrote:
I have had one CRAZY unfortunate transaction with them, wherein I ordered OUTDOOR covers for my
W108 and C107. The 108 cover was a dusty, ancient, cotton cover clearly
I have had one CRAZY unfortunate transaction with them, wherein I ordered
OUTDOOR covers for my W108 and C107. The 108 cover was a dusty, ancient, cotton
cover clearly designed (and MARKED!) for "indoor use only". Based on the dust
ON and IN the box, it had been sitting on a shelf for decades
On 12/09/2019 8:12 AM, MG via Mercedes wrote:
Maybe they didn't learn that much.
A couple of weeks ago I bought on Ebay what was advertised to be a new
Hella lens. The picture showed a Hella lens with the Hella logo in the
glass so I paid and it came. When I opened the package I found a
Maybe they didn't learn that much.
A couple of weeks ago I bought on Ebay what was
advertised to be a new Hella lens. The picture
showed a Hella lens with the Hella logo in the
glass so I paid and it came. When I opened the
package I found a Mercedes box that was opened and
a new
Understood. Their reputation goes back a long, long way.
Maybe the ability to deal with them via electronic means versus person to
person is the key?
-D
> On Sep 11, 2019, at 7:58 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Well, that's one data point. They are worth looking at, but I'm
Well, I'll give you another data point from years ago. Back around 2000, I
needed a glow plug relay for my 1980 300SD. MB wanted my wallet and first born
so nothing there. I tried a used one, but as the SD was still in change, the
prior years didn't work correctly. Finally, I found one for
Well, that's one data point. They are worth looking at, but I'm still leery.
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Charleston SC
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Amazing - perhaps they did learn from their mistakes in the past??? They
must have, they are still in business!
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> On Sep 11, 2019, at 6:32 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> ADSIT used to be the poster child for really awful customer service. For
> those that knew of them or experienced it directly, you know they were
> nothing short of legendary in their ability to
ADSIT used to be the poster child for really awful customer service. For those
that knew of them or experienced it directly, you know they were nothing short
of legendary in their ability to screw people over, many times in multiple ways.
In 1988 I owned a 1979 300TD. The clock had failed in it
i like the one best who returned defective product and was then sued
by adsit in court in indiana
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/adsit-c419394.html
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On Thu, Jul 2, 2009 at 12:05 AM, Allen Sawyer sawye...@sbcglobal.netwrote:
I have never heard a good word for Adsit. George Murphy does not like them
either.
I purchased a heater fan motor new from them several years
Steer clear of Adsit. They are horrible. Too many examples over the years.
Bob R
On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 9:05 PM, Allen Sawyer sawye...@sbcglobal.net wrote:
I have never heard a good word for Adsit. George Murphy does not like them
either.
I purchased a heater fan motor new from them several
I have never heard a good word for Adsit. George Murphy does not like them
either.
I purchased a heater fan motor new from them several years ago; it came without
the squirrel cage fan. It is almost impossible to transfer that fan blade.
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wholesale and $1010.00
retail. Seems a better deal to buy my complete unit for $1595.00.
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I don't know
You have GOT to be kidding? AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS, repeat, AVOID THEM
AT ALL COSTS.
L. Mark Finch wrote:
Does anybody have any experience with Adsit in Muncie, Indiana? I'm
starting to think strongly about getting a rebuilt tranny for my 1982
300D, and theirs are attractively priced at
I would pay more for the Rusty one than the Adsit one. The Rusty one
comes from MB, the adsit one comes from a crap rebuilder. Rusty used to
sell the adsit ones, he had all of them come back I think he said.
Adsit doenst tell you that it doenst come with torque converter.
Jeff Zedic wrote:
Holy crap, marshall is still alive.
Marshall Booth wrote:
L. Mark Finch wrote:
Does anybody have any experience with Adsit in Muncie, Indiana? I'm
starting to think strongly about getting a rebuilt tranny for my 1982
300D, and theirs are attractively priced at $1395. Since I live about
I was thinking yours were MB units, my mistake. You dont get yours from
the same crappy place as adsit do you?
Rusty wrote:
Wholesale price on just the transmission from Mercedes is $2290.00.
Retail is $2550.00. Then the converter is $810.00 wholesale and $1010.00
retail. Seems a better deal
to see you back. I hope you have been well. We missed you.
Tom Potter
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L. Mark Finch wrote
No.
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Rusty, did you see my private email?
On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:08:13 -0600, Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED
No, I don't.
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I was thinking yours were MB units, my mistake. You dont get yours from
All the news I've ever heard about the is RUN AWAY!
Poor quality and horrendous customer service.
I'd say ask Marshall but he fell off the planet somehow.
I think Rusty has them for $1795
Jeff Zedic
Toronto
L. Mark Finch wrote:
Does anybody have any experience with Adsit in Muncie, Indiana? I'm
starting to think strongly about getting a rebuilt tranny for my 1982
300D, and theirs are attractively priced at $1395. Since I live about
60 miles away from them, I'm thinking I could probably just
he lives! he lives!
um, er, he is risen?
On 11/7/06, Marshall Booth [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
L. Mark Finch wrote:
Does anybody have any experience with Adsit in Muncie, Indiana? I'm
starting to think strongly about getting a rebuilt tranny for my 1982
300D, and theirs are attractively
freight charges and get a 1 year less warranty. Hm?
Rusty Cullens
BuyMBparts, Inc.
1-800-741-5252
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L. Mark Finch wrote:
Does anybody have any experience with Adsit in Muncie, Indiana? I'm
starting to think strongly about getting a rebuilt tranny for my 1982
300D, and theirs are attractively priced at $1395. Since I live about
60 miles away from
Of John Peterson
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I don't know how those Adsit people stay in business. Everyone says
such bad things about them.
Have you checked the price of a MB rebuilt one? I think the wholesale
cost is pretty
Rusty, did you see my private email?
On Tue, 07 Nov 2006 15:08:13 -0600, Rusty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That price does not include the torque converter or shipping Mark. I
have the transmission complete with torque converter for $1595.00 plus
$200.00 round trip shipping and NO core charge up
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L. Mark Finch wrote:
Does anybody have any experience with Adsit in Muncie, Indiana? I'm
starting to think strongly about getting a rebuilt tranny for my 1982
300D, and theirs are attractively priced at $1395. Since I live about
60 miles away from
WOW, I request this quote 4 months ago! Good thing I haven't been
walking!
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Windsor, Connecticut
U.S.A.
1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD, 192 Kmi on Rotella @ 5 Kmi Changes
2002 PT Cruizer, 77 Kmi, Every 5 Kmi with
WOW 40 for a used one? 250 is about the going price.
Peter Arnold wrote:
WOW, I request this quote 4 months ago! Good thing I haven't been
walking!
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Windsor, Connecticut
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1987 Mercedes 300SDL, 234 Kmi on Delvac1, changes when f-soot is 2%
1995 Ford F-250 W/PSD,
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Very nice of Adsit to include links to ParkPlaceMotorcars, Mercedesshop,
and BuyMBParts.
He still beats ADSIT. So he claims.
On 12/31/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Very nice of Adsit to include links to ParkPlaceMotorcars, Mercedesshop,
and BuyMBParts.
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good idea.
dave walton wrote:
If those of us with active domains put a link to that website
somewhere that google can spider, that link will soon pop up whenever
someone googles the real company. It only takes a dozen or so links
for google to up the ranking of the spoof site.
-Dave Walton
94
yea, I like the do not sell list, I maintain one of those myself.
Gary Hurst wrote:
this is a long time coming. adsit is very rough on customers to say the
least. i try to model myself after him, but it is beyond even what i can
stomach. (although, i must say, i really like his do not sell
It definitely does NOT include a torque converter. I will match or beat
Adsit on anything I carry.
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In a message dated 12/29/2005 10:01:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
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_http://www.adsitco.com/_ (http
http://www.adsitcompany.com/
Hmmm...must be a satisfied customer.
Barry
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On 12/29/05 11:18 AM, Barry Stark [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hmmm...must be a satisfied customer.
Barry
Domain Name: ADSITCOMPANY.COM
Registrar: GO DADDY SOFTWARE, INC.
Whois Server: whois.godaddy.com
Referral URL: http://registrar.godaddy.com
Name Server: NS29.1AND1.COM
Name Server:
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Hmmm...must be a satisfied customer.
Barry
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If those of us with active domains put a link to that website
somewhere that google can spider, that link will soon pop up whenever
someone googles the real company. It only takes a dozen or so links
for google to up the ranking of the spoof site.
-Dave Walton
94 S350, 99 E300
On 12/29/05, tom
Good idea.
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If those of us with active domains put a link
In a message dated 12/29/2005 10:01:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim,
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_http://www.adsitco.com/_ (http://www.adsitco.com/)
Yes, they are advertising rebuilt MB automatic trans to fit many models for
$1195! Probably does not include the torque converter. Also a
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Hmmm...must be a satisfied customer.
Barry
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most people require an automotive tax ID number for you to be considered a shop
At 12:50 AM 6/21/2005, you wrote:
So if I want to be a shop, I can ask him for a few transmissions at a good
price? Or do I have to be bigger than step out from under the shade tree?
On Monday, June 20, 2005, at
I believe that would be Silver Star Transmissions. They do rebuilds
mostly for the trade. I sold them a couple of cores two years ago.
Seemed to be nice, very knowledgeable guys.
Gary Thompson
1994 E320
1984 300D The Curse
On 6/17/05, redghost [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Who is the fellow in
fill it with lucas. it's the wonderdrug for dying trannies. if it won't
work on lucas, then you are just toast
At 07:40 PM 6/16/2005, you wrote:
yea, I have a tranny problem with my 89 560 as well. Wife driving it, I
think it developed a leak, and was probably run low on fluid for along
lucas transmission fix. imagine a transmission fluid that is as thick as
gear oil. i'll use in small quantities on a leaky transmission and in
large quantities on hosed transmissions. i had one tranny that was
pronounced dead by 2 mercedes guys, only to have it working (not to
original
I think autozone has it as well. That lucas is good stuff from what I hear.
JabbaHursty wrote:
lucas transmission fix. imagine a transmission fluid that is as thick
as gear oil. i'll use in small quantities on a leaky transmission and
in large quantities on hosed transmissions. i had one
I also have heard terrible things about Adsit for 15 years, yet not
only do they remain in business but they seem to be thriving. I wager
that they buy the most advertising pages in Hemmings of any company.
What does this tell you?
On 6/17/05, Alan Duff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The price for
My '89 560 SEL is in need of a transmission. Does
anyone have experience with Adsit Company
(www.adsitco.com)?
Background info: The car has 119k miles. Apparently
the rear seal failed catastrophically. My wife didn't
know, and by the time she got home the transmission
was whining loudly.
the transmissions are good but, from what i've been told by many people,
the customer service leaves a lot to be desired
gary
At 02:52 PM 6/16/2005, you wrote:
My '89 560 SEL is in need of a transmission. Does
anyone have experience with Adsit Company
(www.adsitco.com)?
Background info:
Adsit has the reputation of making almost every former customer wish
they had never had any dealings with them - at least that the response
from EVERYONE I know that has had anything except the simplest request.
Their customer service is said to be obnoxious and unaccommodating.
Marshall
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