Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
There is an exception to that rule. If you to plan on a restoration, it pays to purchase a *running car* as cheaply as possible so you can take your time in making the most cost effective improvements at a leisurely pace.. This explains my 18 year enjoyment and simultaneous restoration of a 1970

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-20 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
My experience as well. How much will you have to pay for any MB with 68k miles accumulated at the standard rate of 12k/yr. (a 2008 model)? It looks like a bargain from that perspective. On Wed, Aug 20, 2014 at 4:37 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hendrik makes a ver

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:21:57 -0700 Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Its an automatic, so not perfect... Also, "A/C works great and was converted to R134A in 2012." And it looks like the 10k mile tires are already 6 years old. Mitch. __

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Hendrik makes a very valid point, and one that pretty much applies to any used car purchased. That is, spend the money up front for the very best example you can find. You'll be better off than buying a fixer-upper or one that needs work, as it will most likely end up costing you more. BTDT mys

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
You'll know it's getting bad if we start calling you "Richarde". Dan Sent from my iPad > On Aug 19, 2014, at 8:22 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes > wrote: > > OBTW, I never have learned how to type worth a s***……. > > Just saying. > > >> On Aug 19, 2014, at 8:13 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes >> w

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
t car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look. I actually think that is a very fair price, if it’s represented accurately.  If I isn’t a;ready have a pristine ’85 300D, and two other project cars….this would be very attractive.  Hmmm, Maybe for my daughter? Jon PS:  Ba

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes I agree. One of the early mantras on this list was nothing as expensive as a cheap mercededes. I'd pay that if I needed a nice driver. If you bring the 68 250s youvll be in the running for earliest benz. On Aug 19, 2014 8:13 PM, "Jon Agne via Mercedes" wrote: > I actually think that is a ve

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
OBTW, I never have learned how to type worth a s***……. Just saying. On Aug 19, 2014, at 8:13 PM, Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: > I actually think that is a very fair price, if it’s represented accurately. > If I isn’t a;ready have a pristine ’85 300D, and two other project cars….this > wou

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Jon Agne via Mercedes
I actually think that is a very fair price, if it’s represented accurately. If I isn’t a;ready have a pristine ’85 300D, and two other project cars….this would be very attractive. Hmmm, Maybe for my daughter? Jon PS: Barring unforeseen snafu, the ’68 250S is doing to ChowdahQ! On Aug 19,

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:21:57 -0700 Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Its an automatic, so not perfect... Also, "A/C works great and was converted to R134A in 2012." Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I would have a hard time paying half that. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 19, 2014, at 5:19 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > $7900?? > > It's definitely a nice car, but not eight grand nice. > > Dan > >> On Aug 19, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> h

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Its an automatic, so not perfect... I'll keep telling myself that. -Curt From: Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2014 6:10 PM Subject: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it i

Re: [MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
$7900?? It's definitely a nice car, but not eight grand nice. Dan On Aug 19, 2014, at 6:10 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4618189870.html > > Sent from my iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To sea

[MBZ] Holy crap why is it every time the perfect car comes along it is way too much money WARNING Jaime do not look.

2014-08-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
http://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/cto/4618189870.html 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_o