Re: [MBZ] CoPart weirdness

2018-05-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Screw that. So the rules are based on where the vehicle is titled? Otherwise, I’m out. Makes no sense to use a broker for the stuff I would be interested in. -D > On May 26, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That is correct. You would

Re: [MBZ] CoPart weirdness

2018-05-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That is correct. You would have to use a broker or have a dealer license Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2018, at 8:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Interesting. For Florida it says “broker” for private individuals. That > would suggest that I can’t bid

Re: [MBZ] CoPart weirdness

2018-05-26 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Interesting. For Florida it says “broker” for private individuals. That would suggest that I can’t bid on anything titled in Florida unless I use a broker? Or am I misinterpreting this? -D > On May 26, 2018, at 9:07 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] CoPart weirdness

2018-05-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
You really need to review the license requirement page.  It will list who can bid on what based on state and based on what sort of title it has.  In some states, public can bid on anything. In other states, public can only bid if it has a clear title.  In others, public can only bid if it has

[MBZ] CoPart weirdness

2018-05-26 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
A week ago I put a test bid on an SL500 to see if it was open to public bidding. Yesterday, when the same car came up for live bidding, complete with the big red thumbs down symbol to show that I've been outbid on this lot, it says 'you are not eligible to bid on this item'. Huh? It was a

Re: [MBZ] copart 108

2018-05-23 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Too bad it isn't a 4.5. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On May 22, 2018 9:59 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.copart.com/lot/33010078 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > http://www.avg.com > > >

[MBZ] copart 108

2018-05-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/33010078 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Copart specials

2018-05-14 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
This 300CD has seen better days: https://www.copart.com/lot/32553718 Clean title E250 bluetec, but is the engine damaged from that crash? https://www.copart.com/lot/25349298 ML350 Bluetec, looks nice: https://www.copart.com/lot/34180378 Another ML350, $11k buy it now with as many miles as my

[MBZ] copart $300 140 diesel

2018-05-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am getting closer to finishing up the copart 300SD with the factory crate motor.  Got the condenser swapped out and ac charged.  Changed all the filters and the oil. Air is now ice cold.  Next thing I need to do is motor mounts.  Aside from that I need to address the read deck speakers and

Re: [MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-06 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Funny. My mantra before crossing any street on foot is "I'm gonna die." On Fri, May 4, 2018, 10:41 AM G Mann via Mercedes wrote: > ...My attitude on any road trip is that every driver on the road is trying > to > kill me. > > > ___

Re: [MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 4 May 2018 14:06:17 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > > On May 4, 2018 at 1:35 PM Craig via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > > Sort of like the lady in the SUV who changed lanes into the front of a > > Kenworth 900 pulling a loaded

Re: [MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My attitude also, grown from riding a motorcycle. It pays to not be in the places where bad things are happening... -Curt On Friday, May 4, 2018, 1:41:18 PM EDT, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Reminds me of a favorite line from the movie Forest Gump.. "Stupid is

Re: [MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 4, 2018 at 1:35 PM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > > > On Fri, 4 May 2018 11:54:43 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I am currently at copart in Baton Rouge picking up my latest purchase. > > As if the roads in this state

Re: [MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-04 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Reminds me of a favorite line from the movie Forest Gump.. "Stupid is like stupid does"... My attitude on any road trip is that every driver on the road is trying to kill me. On Fri, May 4, 2018 at 10:35 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Fri, 4 May 2018 11:54:43 -0500

Re: [MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-04 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 4 May 2018 11:54:43 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > I am currently at copart in Baton Rouge picking up my latest purchase. > As if the roads in this state are not bad enough the drivers are even > worse. On the way over some old lady in a ram

[MBZ] Copart Louisiana

2018-05-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am currently at copart in Baton Rouge picking up my latest purchase. As if the roads in this state are not bad enough the drivers are even worse. On the way over some old lady in a ram changed lanes into the back of my trailer. Didn’t do anything to the trailer but tore her bumper up. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-22 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d A photo for your viewing pleasure. I got to get me one of those ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
That is cool - - - On Fri, Apr 20, 2018 at 6:26 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A photo for your viewing pleasure. I got to get me one of those > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 20, 2018, at 4:08 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
It's an OLVO! -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 4:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Kaleb C. Striplin Subject: Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d A photo for your viewing pleasure. I

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Kleb is living the dream. On Apr 20, 2018 5:01 PM, "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" wrote: > An opportunity to practise your welding skills. > > RB > > On 20/04/2018 3:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > >> Yes I did. I just went out and looked at it again and it

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
An opportunity to practise your welding skills. RB On 20/04/2018 3:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Yes I did. I just went out and looked at it again and it is rusted out around the left rear jack hole. Just the sheet metal. Looks like it’s been por15’d but will probably put sole

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I did. I just went out and looked at it again and it is rusted out around the left rear jack hole. Just the sheet metal. Looks like it’s been por15’d but will probably put sole bondo or something over it maybe. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2018, at 3:41 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Get keys this time? RB On 20/04/2018 3:39 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Just picked it up. It looks pretty clean for the most part. Will see if it runs when I get it home ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Copart 190d

2018-04-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just picked it up. It looks pretty clean for the most part. Will see if it runs when I get it home 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:

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
2.2 Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 17, 2018, at 11:51 PM, clay monroe via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this the 2.2 or the 2.5? > > I think these return something in the very high 30’s to low 40’s at freeway > speeds. In town it drops to high 20’s > > clay > > 1974

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Is this the 2.2 or the 2.5? I think these return something in the very high 30’s to low 40’s at freeway speeds. In town it drops to high 20’s clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored crap

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Pre-Regina'd used cars: https://www.copart.com/lot/27955508 I wouldn't say front end is the primary damage here... https://www.copart.com/lot/36596197 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Donald got about 40 mpg with the one he put together from your two - - - On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 7:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Well if I can get 38 to 40 in a 190D that will save me quite a bit of > money over the 27-sometimes 30 I get in the 98 210

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well if I can get 38 to 40 in a 190D that will save me quite a bit of money over the 27-sometimes 30 I get in the 98 210 diesel. On 4/17/2018 6:58 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: My 5spd 2.2l '85 190D averaged around 38mpg with a high of 43mpg, the '84 190D auto was more like 36. -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, this is an 85 https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 On 4/17/2018 6:50 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On April 17, 2018 at 7:04 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: The manny is a 5 speed in these, correct? What kind of mileage do they get? Correct.

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
My 5spd 2.2l '85 190D averaged around 38mpg with a high of 43mpg, the '84 190D auto was more like 36. -Curt On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 7:50:52 PM EDT, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > On April 17, 2018 at 7:04 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 17, 2018 at 7:04 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > The manny is a 5 speed in these, > correct? What kind of mileage do they get? Correct. Seems like mid-upper thirties. Maybe a hair more for an early car with a 2.2?

[MBZ] Copart 190D

2018-04-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well I won the auction for the copart 190D that had traveled the world.  I put in a max bid of $475 last night, auction was today. When the auction started I watched it for about an hour until the 190 came up.  Most of the cars were getting very little action. Some late model wrecked cars were

Re: [MBZ] CoPart E550 ragtop

2018-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Sold to a Florida bidder for $13,100 plus fees. > On April 13, 2018 at 9:28 AM Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > > https://www.copart.com/lot/23553008 > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] CoPart E550 ragtop

2018-04-13 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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[MBZ] CoPart

2018-04-11 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
I took a 3 hour lunch break yesterday to check this out and bid on it. https://www.copart.com/lot/27896988 It has the parts I need to fix my 2100 mile car that's slowly depreciating in my garage. (except for the side curtain airbags, seatbelts and hood) It's the same color and bodywork,

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have not bid on it yet, but somebody bid $350, but just now I noticed that its back to $0 and has moved to the 17th.  Not sure why they do that. On 4/9/2018 8:28 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: You only have 1D 3H 32min to learn if you win --FT On 4/8/18 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

[MBZ] Copart 560

2018-04-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They keys arrived today. I threw a battery in it and cranked on it but it did not start. Darn. Did not sound like the fuel pump was running. I would think I should be able to hear it for a second or 2 when it quits cranking. Sent from my iPhone ___

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sun, 8 Apr 2018 21:44:03 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Sure, if it was special to them. One of the perks of letting Uncle Sam > run you all over the world. You get to take your stuff. Only places I > ever saw where you couldn’t were remote duty sites, like

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-09 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You only have 1D 3H 32min to learn if you win --FT On 4/8/18 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 This is the carfax on the copart 190D.  This car has been all over the world.  Appears to me it was in FL, then KS, back to FL, then to Germany,

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I would think a person who would purchase a benz would not be swayed by the fashions and need to upgrade to something that may not provide the level of service you expect for transport. Diesel, probably paid off long ago, so only investment would be in keeping it on the road. It could be

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Some do. Many don't. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Would an officer what to take their car all over the world with them rather than just finding a car at the new location? This just makes the car even more interesting I think. I bet it was well maintained.

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Sure, if it was special to them. One of the perks of letting Uncle Sam run you all over the world. You get to take your stuff. Only places I ever saw where you couldn’t were remote duty sites, like on the DEW line or out in the Aleutians. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:40 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Would an officer what to take their car all over the world with them rather than just finding a car at the new location?  This just makes the car even more interesting I think.  I bet it was well maintained. On 4/8/2018 8:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Who else would be taking a car

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Who else would be taking a car to Germany and Alaska? A private individual would be unlikely to do so because of the expense. Military would typically pay for it, especially if it’s an officer. -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:33 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote:

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Looks like somebody did some traveling between Missouri and Alaska. Out of all that, the only piece of info that made it to VehicleHistory.com was the one with the wrong odometer reading: 10/10/2006 92,520 Alaska Motor Vehicle Dept. ___

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Would almost have to be.  I had never heard of taking a car to germany and back though, then up to AK?  Wow.  Aside from the faded paint on the hood, it looks clean to me.  I am not too big on the 201's but I am somewhat interested in this one and could use it for a work car. On 4/8/2018

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Belonged to a serviceman/woman? -D > On Apr 8, 2018, at 9:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 > > > This is the carfax on the copart 190D. This car has been all over the world. > Appears to me it was in FL, then

[MBZ] copart 190D

2018-04-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
https://www.copart.com/lot/30121568 This is the carfax on the copart 190D.  This car has been all over the world.  Appears to me it was in FL, then KS, back to FL, then to Germany, back to the US in MI, then AR, up to Alaska, down to MO, then back to Alaska and its at Copart in MO now.  WOW.

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
It’s actually a hell of a nice car except for needing new front seat leathers. Not sure if it runs or not, will have to wait till the key shows up. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 7, 2018, at 7:57 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That’s a nice looking car.

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That’s a nice looking car. What’s wrong with it? --R Sent from iPhone > On Apr 2, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well I will probably swing by tomorrow and see if it will work. > > I forgot to mention there was a car cover in the trunk

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 2, 2018 at 8:30 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > > you need to show copart the picture WITH the keys, and demand THEY send > them to you or replace them. Worth a try! CoPart doesn't guarantee anything. They give it their 'best effort', and you

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On April 2, 2018 at 3:14 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > I just picked up that 560 from copart I got for $350. This copart was the > least organized and most unfriendly one I have been to so far. I go in and > pay. They give me title. Then I have

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-03 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
rcedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-04-02 3:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: >> Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" >> <ka...@striplin.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel >> Btw in the photos of the listing you can clearly se

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
n via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-04-02 3:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel Btw in the photos of the listing you can clearly see ab

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
4 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel Btw in the photos of the listing you can clearly see about 3-4 keys zip tied to the steering column in the photos. Sent from m

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
you need to show copart the picture WITH the keys, and demand THEY send them to you or replace them. Worth a try! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes April 2, 2018 at 4:57 PM Well I will probably swing by tomorrow and see if it will work. I forgot to mention there

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
Can’t hurt to try. As much as you can do to prove ownership will certainly help unless your dealer is a d*ck. -D > On Apr 2, 2018, at 5:57 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well I will probably swing by tomorrow and see if it will work. > > I forgot to

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You can try, but I know my dealer wants a fully executed copy of a registration with an address and information that matches my driver’s license. And they’ve known/done business with me for over 20 years. -D > On Apr 2, 2018, at 4:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Btw in the photos of the listing you can clearly see about 3-4 keys zip tied to the steering column in the photos. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2018, at 3:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > That’s what I would think. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 2, 2018, at

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That’s what I would think. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2018, at 2:46 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Doesn't hurt to ask, I s'pose. You got the title, which gives 'em a VIN > number to work with, and a bill of sale, which indicates it's yours... >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just assume they WILL make you a key and don't look guilty. On Mon, Apr 2, 2018 at 3:46 PM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Doesn't hurt to ask, I s'pose. You got the title, which gives 'em a VIN > number to work with, and a bill of sale, which indicates it's

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Doesn't hurt to ask, I s'pose. You got the title, which gives 'em a VIN number to work with, and a bill of sale, which indicates it's yours... -MMM- ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Copart 560sel

2018-04-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I just picked up that 560 from copart I got for $350. This copart was the least organized and most unfriendly one I have been to so far. I go in and pay. They give me title. Then I have to proceed to a window to pickup keys. Most of them have the key in the car zip tied to the steeeing column.

Re: [MBZ] Copart car is back, is it worth messing with?

2018-03-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well we could always use a backup car but surely I can at least double my money on it depending on what all it needs Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 7, 2018, at 5:39 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Depends on if you think you can fix and flip it for $1500 to

Re: [MBZ] Copart car is back, is it worth messing with?

2018-03-07 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"Ran when parked" --FT On 3/7/18 6:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I ended up high bidder again on this but did not meet reserve. My max bid was $275.  Seller countered at $425.  Then came down to $400.  I counted at $300.  Seller came back with $375.  I then offered $325. 

Re: [MBZ] Copart car is back, is it worth messing with?

2018-03-07 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Depends on if you think you can fix and flip it for $1500 to $2000 in that area. Or if SWMBO or kid needs a car to wreck/burn. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes March 7, 2018 at 5:31 PM I ended up high bidder again on this but did not meet reserve. My max bid was

Re: [MBZ] Copart car is back, is it worth messing with?

2018-03-07 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Kleb and Buggered are trying to disprove the old adage about there being no cheap Mercedes. RB On 07/03/2018 5:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I ended up high bidder again on this but did not meet reserve. My max bid was $275.  Seller countered at $425.  Then came down to $400. 

[MBZ] Copart car is back, is it worth messing with?

2018-03-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I ended up high bidder again on this but did not meet reserve. My max bid was $275. Seller countered at $425. Then came down to $400. I counted at $300. Seller came back with $375. I then offered $325. Then responded with $350. At $350 after auction fees its going to be about $578.

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-17 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
She's the Nigerian bidder.  She is secretly General Mabuja's widow. --FT On 2/15/18 7:22 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Regina's new ploy to limit your car habit? -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Copart crack

2018-02-16 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I don’t know what happened with It but it was at $300 this morning. I bet it didn’t get any bids and didn’t meet reserve. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2018, at 6:15 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > As it downloads, I briefly see $300 before it wipes it

Re: [MBZ] Copart crack

2018-02-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
As it downloads, I briefly see $300 before it wipes it out and says the auction is over. Mitch. > On February 13, 2018 at 8:03 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Current bid $725 and reserve not met? What am I missing? > >

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-16 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Oooh! Good idea. You could give R a car budget and let her buy her own! Randy Bennell via Mercedes February 16, 2018 at 11:26 AM You need a second account under another name. RB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-16 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You need a second account under another name. RB On 15/02/2018 5:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Well the guy selling that 300e I bid on yesterday screwed me out of bidding on that E320 that went thru today I needed the fender and bumper off of. I countered him back at $250 and

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well at some point today that car went back into the pool and listed for auction on the 19th.  Sure wish that happened before the other auction earlier today. Oh well. On 2/15/2018 8:51 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I think you have to pay $400 to upgrade to a premium account to

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I think you have to pay $400 to upgrade to a premium account to bid on more than one item at a time. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 15, 2018, at 8:48 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On February 15, 2018 at 6:17 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >>

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-15 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 15, 2018 at 6:17 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Well the guy selling that 300e I bid on yesterday screwed me out of bidding > on that E320 that went thru today I needed the fender and bumper off of. I > countered him back at $250 and

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-15 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Regina's new ploy to limit your car habit? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On February 15, 2018 6:17:26 PM EST, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >Well the guy selling that 300e I bid on yesterday screwed me out of >bidding on that E320 that went

Re: [MBZ] Copart

2018-02-15 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Kaleb sez: >‎I did notice the types of cars I am >interested in such as 210s don’t seem to >>bring much bidding action. 124's and 210's seem to be pretty unloved for as robust as they are. Better for us (anyone who does work on their own cars) to find bargains on nice, easily repairable cars. 

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2018-02-15 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well the guy selling that 300e I bid on yesterday screwed me out of bidding on that E320 that went thru today I needed the fender and bumper off of. I countered him back at $250 and he has not responded yet. I can only bid one car at a time. So I watched the live auction for a bit today and

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2018-02-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I guess it drives/stops so it's worth $750. On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 8:03 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Current bid $725 and reserve not met? What am I missing? > > https://www.copart.com/lot/24211778 > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by

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2018-02-13 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Current bid $725 and reserve not met? What am I missing? https://www.copart.com/lot/24211778 --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

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2018-02-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On February 9, 2018 at 6:33 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > They just set it right on the trailer and I didn’t have to do anything. That's par for the course. When I picked up a car with a flat tire, I wouldn't let him load it for me, as I

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2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
They just set it right on the trailer and I didn’t have to do anything. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:14 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > Non runners at the auction I worked at were loaded with big loaders with 8' > long forks. They may drop

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2018-02-09 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Non runners at the auction I worked at were loaded with big loaders with 8' long forks. They may drop it by your trailer and still make you winch it on. Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes February 9, 2018 at 12:55 PM So I am at copart getting ready to pick up this

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2018-02-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
That's how they brought out Wilton's 300D, forklift driver put it right on the trailer for me. I wasn't too keen on that but didn't get a vote. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 1:55 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I am at copart

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2018-02-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I sure hope they don't. I can't remember, what did you buy? Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, February 9, 2018 12:56 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] Copart So I am at copart getting ready to pick up

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2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Just loaded it up, it’s rougher that I thought but will see what happens. Engine looks very clean though. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 1:13 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Might be a snafu that has your purchase I inadvertently sent to the crusher. > >>

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2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Might be a snafu that has your purchase I inadvertently sent to the crusher. On Feb 9, 2018 1:56 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So I am at copart getting ready to pick up this car, waiting in the back > in the pickup area. It appears they are bringing cars

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2018-02-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So I am at copart getting ready to pick up this car, waiting in the back in the pickup area. It appears they are bringing cars out with a huge fork lift. Are they going to tear this car up bringing it out? I expected to either go to it and winch it up or throw a battery in it and attempt to

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2018-01-26 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
If I do a search, is there a way to filter it to only show cars since the last time I searched, or cars listed within the last 24 hours for example.  Or is there a way to set alerts to show when cars that meet a certain criteria are listed? --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.

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2018-01-23 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
So do we now have a "registered agent" available in our midst? On Tue, Jan 23, 2018 at 5:14 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > as of yesterday I am now able to bid. > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

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2018-01-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
as of yesterday I am now able to bid. 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/mercedes_okiebenz.com

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2017-10-28 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Nice car. Stuck brakes? On Sat, Oct 28, 2017 at 7:33 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 250S - Mechanical damage, starts but won't go forward and backwards. > Drive shaft? Transmission? > https://www.copart.com/lot/44553177 > > ___

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2017-10-28 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
250S - Mechanical damage, starts but won't go forward and backwards. Drive shaft? Transmission? https://www.copart.com/lot/44553177 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

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2017-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Ah thanks, I guess I will just look at the local knackers to see what they might have --R On 10/9/17 7:02 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: On October 9, 2017 at 4:09 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: This is a E320 flood car

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2017-10-10 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Will do, we need to go check that place out soon --R On 10/9/17 5:25 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Check out the inventory at Don's in Ladson, he's got a '"brace" of W210 cars. I think this is the yard that we were planning to go knackering at next. http://row52.com/Yards/Detail/374

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2017-10-09 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 9, 2017 at 4:09 PM Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > This is a E320 flood car https://www.copart.com/lot/41438967/Photos That one isn't available for public bidding, you need to be registered as a licensed business or a foreign customer who's going to

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2017-10-09 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Check out the inventory at Don's in Ladson, he's got a '"brace" of W210 cars. I think this is the yard that we were planning to go knackering at next. http://row52.com/Yards/Detail/374 - Max Charleston SC On Mon, Oct 9, 2017 at 4:09 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes <

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2017-10-09 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I looked at the local LKQ inventory for a car that might have a front fascia for this E300, nothing there.  So I looked at Copart and they have 2 cars in Columbia, a coupla hours up the road. Looks like a bunch of flood Benzes, and there is one that doesn't look too bad for a donor.

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