Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

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 pleasu

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

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 is rusted out >> around t

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190d

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

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

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 http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

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 450sl - Frosch - Two tone g

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

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 197

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

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 cha

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

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 die

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

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

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. Seems like mid-upper thirti

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

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" > wrote: > The manny is a 5 speed

Re: [MBZ] Copart 190D

> 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? ___ http://www.

Re: [MBZ] CoPart E550 ragtop

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 http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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 v

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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 on the DEW > line or out

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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, b

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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 servi

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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

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

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 to

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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: > > Would almost have

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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. ___ http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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 8:32

Re: [MBZ] copart 190D

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 KS, back to FL, then to G

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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. What’s wrong with it? >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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 so I guess they kept > u

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

> 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 get what you get. Like w

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

> 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 to proceed to a window t

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

rcedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2018-04-02 3:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: >> Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" >> 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

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

n via Mercedes" Date: 2018-04-02 3:44 PM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" 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 my iPhone On

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

ssion List Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" 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 my iPhone > On Apr 2, 2018, at 3:22 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > That’s w

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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

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 mention there was a car

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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 > wrote: > > That’s wh

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 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 2:46 PM, M. Mitchell

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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... > > -MMM- >

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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 y

Re: [MBZ] Copart 560sel

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

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

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 $2000 in that > area. O

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

"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.  Then

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

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?

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.  I

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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 http://www.okiebenz.com/ar

Re: [MBZ] Copart crack

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 out and says the > auctio

Re: [MBZ] Copart crack

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? > > https://www.copart.com/lot/24211778 ___

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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

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 h

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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 b

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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" >> wrote: >> >> >> Well the gu

Re: [MBZ] Copart

> 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 he has not responded yet

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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 thru today I needed the fen

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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. 

Re: [MBZ] Copart crack

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 AVG

Re: [MBZ] Copart

> 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 wanted to switch the wheel fi

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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 it by your trailer and st

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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 gett

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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 thi

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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. > >> On Feb 9, 2018 1:56 PM, "

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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

Re: [MBZ] Copart

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

Re: [MBZ] CoPart - anybody can bid on this

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 > > ___

Re: [MBZ] copart process?

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 https://www.copart.com/lot/41438967/Photos That one isn't ava

Re: [MBZ] copart process?

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

Re: [MBZ] copart process?

> 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 ship it out of the USA. Y

Re: [MBZ] copart process?

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 < mercedes@okiebenz.c

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