Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2016-10-08 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
San Leandro, CA? Better have a really long cord. Dan > On Oct 8, 2016, at 4:58 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anybody have an account? > Kaleb? > > A salesman just told me this was a factory buyback, so I'm really leery, > especially if it has a branded

Re: [MBZ] CarFax, Anyone?

2015-02-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I have access to a dealer account, I can run it for you when I get home. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 20, 2015, at 9:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Anybody got a spare CarFax inquiry they would be willing to share? I'm looking at a 1997 S500 here, and I want

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2013-12-03 Thread Dan Penoff
Thanks. Good to know - the car I was interested got sold, so no need at this point. Dan Sent from my iPad On Dec 2, 2013, at 6:17 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: yea I can run a carfax anytime, I have access to several dealer accounts. On 11/29/2013 2:47 PM, Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2013-12-02 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea I can run a carfax anytime, I have access to several dealer accounts. On 11/29/2013 2:47 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: Does anyone have an active Carfax account I could check a VIN with? I would be will in to cover your costs. Thanks, Dan ___

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX and 300 CDs for sale/rent/salvage/rebuild

2011-03-08 Thread Craig
On Mon, 7 Mar 2011 22:17:50 -0800 (PST) B Dike bdi...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm in Seattle.  A good motor for the 300CD would be most welcome. Unfortunately, Andrew is in the other Washington (D.C.). Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX and 300 CDs for sale/rent/salvage/rebuild

2011-03-07 Thread B Dike
I'm in Seattle.  A good motor for the 300CD would be most welcome. -- Message: 10 Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2011 20:24:22 -0500 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 64, Issue 28

Re: [MBZ] carfax/autocheck?

2010-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
carfax has prices themselves out of business On 12/28/2010 1:57 PM, Allan Streib wrote: Anyone willing to run a VIN for me? Allan -- 1983 300D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please 83 SD: WDBCB20A2DB038379

2010-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
For this? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2092218651.html On 12/4/2010 3:21 AM, David Bruckmann wrote: Thank you! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please 83 SD: WDBCB20A2DB038379

2010-12-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: For this? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2092218651.html Let's see, it needs, what, $1500 in A/C work, plus probably climate control work, plus it's got a wrinkled wheel well and pushed in door? $1800 sounds high on that one, or am I too cheap?

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please 83 SD: WDBCB20A2DB038379

2010-12-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yea, its way too much. On 12/5/2010 7:51 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: For this? http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2092218651.html Let's see, it needs, what, $1500 in A/C work, plus probably climate control work, plus it's got a wrinkled wheel well and pushed in door?

Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Most dealers have a carfax account now days and will run it for you. Carfax and autocheck have prices themselves out of business for me. On 10/6/2010 8:29 AM, pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous dealing with these fellows.

Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
NO NO NO, many, not most, dealers have a carfax account, but very few have an unlimited account. They usually have to pay per report they run on a monthly basis. Most of them will run a report on their better units just to have on hand. On 10/6/2010 8:42 AM, Mitch Haley wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-06 Thread Mitch Haley
pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Looking very hard at a Dodge P/U at an independent dealer, I get nervous dealing with these fellows. Vin # 3D7KR28C17G724641 I thought it'd become standard for dealers to have unlimited Carfax subscriptions and hand out the reports?

Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-06 Thread pm7088
I have an inherent distrust of used car dealers. -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 9:42:09 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone? pm7

Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone?

2010-10-06 Thread R A Bennell
not been unhappy with the results. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 8:20 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] CarFax anyone? I have

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-29 Thread John Reames
It isn't a hurricane survivor (a.k.a. a decomissioned submarine that SHOULD have a salvage title)? I know there was a bit of that going on a while back. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 28, 2010, at 22:41, Frederick W Moir

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-29 Thread Curt Raymond
: Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax. Message-ID: 4bd8f1c1.80...@verizon.net Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1; Format=flowed Dwight, et al. Mea culpa, I did it again! My emergency stash is empty ( wife rolled

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-29 Thread Frederick W Moir
John. This car hasn't been registered since 1997. I believe that it was run in CT on a dealers plate and never re-titled or registered. When last registered in Fla. 1997, mileage was recorded at 173kmi., it now indicates 174kmi I'm still digging. The truth is out there. As far a Piroqe from

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-29 Thread John Reames
I thought it was more like there is nothing as expensive as a cheap Mercedes... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905 On Apr 29, 2010, at 13:06, Frederick W Moir fred.s...@verizon.net wrote: John. This car hasn't been registered since 1997. I

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-29 Thread Frederick W Moir
John. You are probably correct. CRS Dontchknow. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 4/29/2010 1:21 PM, John Reames wrote: I thought it was more like there is nothing as expensive as a cheap Mercedes... -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home: +14106646986 Mobile: +14437915905

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Dwight E. Giles, Jr
So Fred-what are you looking at now? I don't have CARFAX. Dwight Dwight E. Giles, Jr. 1978 240D 4 speed. 218K + miles.  1990 300D 2.5t 170K miles. Wickford, RI -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Frederick W Moir

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: So Fred-what are you looking at now? I don't have CARFAX. A C36AMG, or a 190Dt, something like that... Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch, Dwight, et al. 190DT in Conn. $350, not running. Someone already wants to buy the engine and trans! Fred Moir Lynn MA On 4/28/2010 10:34 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: Dwight E. Giles, Jr wrote: So Fred-what are you looking at now? I don't have CARFAX. A C36AMG, or a 190Dt, something like

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Mitch Haley
Frederick W Moir wrote: Mitch, Dwight, et al. 190DT in Conn. $350, not running. Someone already wants to buy the engine and trans! If the body is straight, I'll give you $350 FOB Olivet, MI for the remains after the drivetrain is gone. Mitch. ___

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Mitch, and others. In your dreams. This is the replacement body for Bent, the IP for Blue, and any profit that I can make from the leftovers. It's a tough world out there, so smile, they will think you know something. Fred Moir Lynn MA Diesel preferred. Even at $3.04!! (Mumble, mumble,

Re: [MBZ] Carfax.

2010-04-28 Thread Frederick W Moir
Dwight, et al. Mea culpa, I did it again! My emergency stash is empty ( wife rolled eyes and advanced me $100 ). Ex Florida car, sat around for a while, a bit mouldy inside, very little rust, questionable engine and ? Now all I have to do is get it home. Fred Moir Lynn MA On 4/28/2010 9:26 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2010-04-14 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: Does anybody have a carfax account that can run this vin WDBGA51E3RA188635 What do you want with an S500? And WTF happened to Carfax's prices??? Wasn't it $30 for 20 reports in 30 days last year? VIN:WDBGA51E3RA188635 Vehicle:1994 MERCEDES-BENZ S500

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-28 Thread Gary Hurst
hey, a lot of those clunkers are going to be a hell of a lot nicer than any car i am driving. i'm sure many others are in the same boat. maybe some people aren't really interested in whether the federal government in principle approves or disapproves of a particular car being sold? frankly, the

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-28 Thread Mountain Man
jabba wrote: the sudden shocking increase in heroin usage that has gripped our nation. you shot up already today? early don' dude. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-28 Thread Gary Hurst
i've been off heroin for a tleast a week now On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.comwrote: jabba wrote: the sudden shocking increase in heroin usage that has gripped our nation. you shot up already today? early don' dude. mao

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
so are you and Rusty going to kiss and make up now? Gary Hurst wrote: i've been off heroin for a tleast a week now On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Mountain Man maontin@gmail.comwrote: jabba wrote: the sudden shocking increase in heroin usage that has gripped our

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-28 Thread Gary Hurst
you should leave that topic alone, kleb, no? On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.netwrote: so are you and Rusty going to kiss and make up now? Gary Hurst wrote: i've been off heroin for a tleast a week now On Sat, Nov 28, 2009 at 12:20 PM, Mountain Man

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Warns Clunkers Could Be Sold

2009-11-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
probably. Gary Hurst wrote: you should leave that topic alone, kleb, no? -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D,

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Anyone

2009-07-17 Thread Peter T. Arnold
Never mind. dealer couldn't make it past my B/S detector. Pete Peter T. Arnold wrote: Looking at another Dodge, last one had a bum title. VIN #3D7KU28C93G832076 Thanks in advance, -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Anyone

2009-07-17 Thread WILTON
Does it often read FULL, especially when talking to a dealer or car sales person? Mine does. ;) Wilton - Original Message - From: Peter T. Arnold pm7...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] CarFax Anyone

2009-07-17 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, July 17, 2009 3:24 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CarFax Anyone Never mind. dealer couldn't make it past my B/S detector. Pete Peter T. Arnold wrote: Looking at another Dodge, last one had a bum title. VIN #3D7KU28C93G832076 Thanks in advance, -- Pete Arnold 32° There are only

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2009-06-14 Thread Bill Hynes
If any one has an open carfax, would you be so kind to run the following VIN: 1J4FT48S41L578885 TIA Bill Hynes ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2009-06-07 Thread Bill Hynes
If any one has an open carfax, would you be so kind to run the following VIN: 1J4FT48S41L578885 TIA Bill Hynes 1970 250C RIP 1989 190E KIA 1991 300E KIA 1992 300E $Matic ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2009-06-03 Thread andrew strasfogel
Probably a sedan, which is a 300D. On Wed, Jun 3, 2009 at 12:28 AM, Ed Booher edboo...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:10 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: At least tell us what MODEL it is! On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 3:20 AM, David Bruckmann

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2009-06-02 Thread andrew strasfogel
At least tell us what MODEL it is! On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 3:20 AM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: WDBAB93A9CN006313 Thanks! ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2009-06-02 Thread Ed Booher
On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 10:10 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.comwrote: At least tell us what MODEL it is! On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 3:20 AM, David Bruckmann bruckma...@transcontinental.ca wrote: WDBAB93A9CN006313 1982 Mercedes-Benz 300DT, according to Vin Hunter. EdB -- I'm a

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request

2009-04-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Harruff wrote: Anyone with an active Carfax account that can run a car for me? WDBCB20A0DB036338 Should be 1983 300SD. Well, you've got a good VIN, but they don't have much on it. I'd expect more than four events on a 26 year old car. OTOH, if one or more is a crash or total loss, it

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request

2009-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have one too! Should be an 85 TD WDBAB93C7FF035664 TIA, Andrew On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 7:17 AM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Tom Harruff wrote: Anyone with an active Carfax account that can run a car for me? WDBCB20A0DB036338 Should be 1983 300SD. Well, you've got a good

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request

2009-04-23 Thread Steve MacSween
on 4/23/09 22:45, andrew strasfogel at astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I have one too! Should be an 85 TD WDBAB93C7FF035664 TIA, Andrew Yes it is, and it should have upward of 278k on it. I will forward it to you when it hits my email inbox. Mac

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request - 2nd Request

2009-04-23 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks! On Thu, Apr 23, 2009 at 11:09 PM, Steve MacSween steve.macsw...@videotron.ca wrote: on 4/23/09 22:45, andrew strasfogel at astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I have one too! Should be an 85 TD WDBAB93C7FF035664 TIA, Andrew Yes it is, and it should have upward of 278k on it.

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please WDBAB33A3CB009464

2009-02-22 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] WDBAB33A3CB009464 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date:

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX PLEASE

2009-02-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] WDBJF55F5VJ030298 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date:

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX PLEASE

2009-02-19 Thread TE
You are the man! Thanks Kaleb. -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 8:46 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] CARFAX PLEASE AutoCheck user log out

Re: [MBZ] CARFAX PLEASE

2009-02-18 Thread Mitch Haley
TE wrote: Can someone kindly provide a carfax or autocheck report for me? Thanks in advance. TE WDBJF55F5VJ030298 It says the spring perches are rust prone. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request

2009-01-14 Thread Waldemar Kowalski
VIN is JTJHF10U920276221, and thanks for the invitation to the list! w Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:12:55 -0600 From: ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request whats the VIN? Welcome aboard

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request

2009-01-14 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Experian | Global Autocheck Sites Powered by Experian data Waldemar Kowalski wrote: VIN is JTJHF10U920276221, and thanks for the invitation to the list! w Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:12:55 -0600 From: ka...@striplin.net To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request whats the VIN

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-07 Thread Gary Thompson
i remember those days. Had a Chevy Blazer with the 400 small block and full time 4 wheel drive. Breaking double digit MPGs was cause for celebration. Made a great pull the boat to the lake vehicle with the top removed, though. Gary Thompson 1995 E320 ___

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Gary Thompson wrote: i remember those days. Had a Chevy Blazer with the 400 small block and full time 4 wheel drive. Breaking double digit MPGs was cause for celebration. I was in high school in the late 70'a/early 80's. Vehicles available to me included a '77 Nova, 250, 3sp, 22 mpg hwy (Dad

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Loren Faeth wrote: QUite right. I was talking about a probably 75 454. I am sure they get a little better mileage now, but back then nobody but an arab prince could afford to feed them. And we thought it was a tragedy when gas topped 50 cents a gallon.

Re: [MBZ] Carfax request

2008-11-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] 3GNGK16F2XG158489 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date:

Re: [MBZ] Carfax request

2008-11-07 Thread Mitch Haley
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AutoCheck user log out: What's the market value on a 200,000 mile diesel Burbinator, $1500? $3000? I'd guess a gasser would be worth $1000-1500. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor:

Re: [MBZ] Carfax request

2008-11-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
hahahahahahah, are you kidding? Try 3500-4k for a cheap beat up one. If its got under 200K ad a couple grand to the price. Mitch Haley wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AutoCheck user log out: What's the market value on a 200,000 mile diesel Burbinator, $1500? $3000? I'd guess a gasser

Re: [MBZ] Carfax request

2008-11-07 Thread Kevin
Not out here. And we don't have rust out here (generally) either. Mitch's prices were more in line with what I saw. Diesels don't fetch a lot either. On Fri, Nov 07, 2008 at 02:49:06PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: hahahahahahah, are you kidding? Try 3500-4k for a cheap beat up one. If its

Re: [MBZ] Carfax request

2008-11-07 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Nov 7, 2008 at 12:46 PM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: AutoCheck user log out: What's the market value on a 200,000 mile diesel Burbinator, $1500? $3000? I'd guess a gasser would be worth $1000-1500. Guy's asking $5000. Cosmetically as good as it

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-06 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-9 empty. Mike -Original Message- Date: Thursday, November 06, 2008 12:12:13 am To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage A 454 is like holding a 5 gallon can over the engine, and drill a 5/16 hole

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pure speculation here. I think that anyone who says a tinkernational 392 has more pulling power than a good 454 He didn't say 'good 454'. He was talking about a 454 seen in 1979, probably stock, and probably made in the last half of the 1970's. Do you remember how

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-06 Thread Loren Faeth
From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage A 454 is like holding a 5 gallon can over the engine, and drill a 5/16 hole in the bottom. in short, they s uck. and they are gutless. My favorite story is in 1979, we had just put a 392 (IH) 4 barrel in the old IH 1500

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
invalid vin andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 7:29 PM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Kaleb, much appreciated! On to San Diego tomorrow ro hopefully bring it home. John On Wed,

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
twice as far on a gallon of gas! The load was at least 5 tons. At 06:30 AM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-06 Thread Curt Raymond
I think thats just older 454s. My friend's '89 had plenty of power, we hauled around some pretty big farm tractors with it and it never even grunted... -Curt Date: Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:12:13 -0600 From: Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage To: Mercedes Discussion

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-06 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 5:18 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: invalid vin andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
still says invalid Alex Chamberlain wrote: On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 5:18 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: invalid vin andrew strasfogel wrote: Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-06 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or I). Didn't work for me when I tried it this AM. I've got a suggestion for carfax/autocheck requesters: Go to autocheck.com and enter the VIN for a free check. If they come up with

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
got it! WDBAB93A0DN016892 On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 11:42 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Alex Chamberlain wrote: Try WDBAB93A0DN016852. (I changed the O to an 0 since VINs never contain the letters O or I). Didn't work for me when I tried it this AM. I've got a suggestion for

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] WDBAB93A0DN016892 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date:

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-06 Thread Loren Faeth
QUite right. I was talking about a probably 75 454. I am sure they get a little better mileage now, but back then nobody but an arab prince could afford to feed them. At 07:59 AM 11/6/2008, you wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Pure speculation here. I think that anyone who says a

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-05 Thread Tony Wirtel
Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed with a 350 12, with a 454, 6

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley
John Freer wrote: 4JGAB54E21A264913 4JGA is a USA made MBZ? I don't understand VIN mfg/country of origin codes any more. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread John Freer
It's an ML which is made in Alabama in the good ole 'USA! On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 9:49 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Freer wrote: 4JGAB54E21A264913 4JGA is a USA made MBZ? I don't understand VIN mfg/country of origin codes any more. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley
John Freer wrote: It's an ML which is made in Alabama in the good ole 'USA! I understood what it was and where it came from (2001 ML320) but still don't understand why the VIN starts with 4JGA. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread John Freer
I don't know the specifics but that's the way all ML's are set up. Maybe MB is ashamed? On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Freer wrote: It's an ML which is made in Alabama in the good ole 'USA! I understood what it was and where it came from (2001

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread Tom Savage
Mitch Haley wrote: John Freer wrote: 4JGAB54E21A264913 4JGA is a USA made MBZ? I don't understand VIN mfg/country of origin codes any more. Me either. A built-in-South Africa C Class has a W VIN, and no one seems able to explain it. Tom ___

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Tom Savage wrote: Mitch Haley wrote: John Freer wrote: 4JGAB54E21A264913 4JGA is a USA made MBZ? I don't understand VIN mfg/country of origin codes any more. Me either. A built-in-South Africa C Class has a W VIN, and no one seems able to explain it. I thought the WDB VINs were for

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] 4JGAB54E21A264913 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run Date:

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread Tom Savage
Mitch Haley wrote: I thought the WDB VINs were for Westgermany, Daimler Benz, so W from SA puzzles me too. Now that Deutchland has been reunited and West Germany is no more, what do the German cars start with, a D? Does the W now mean South Africa? W still means Germany/West Germany. The

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread John Freer
Thanks Kaleb, much appreciated! On to San Diego tomorrow ro hopefully bring it home. John On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 1:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History]

Re: [MBZ] Carfax please

2008-11-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
Kaleb, if you're in the mood, could you run one for me too? VIN is WDBAB93AODN016852 On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 7:29 PM, John Freer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Kaleb, much appreciated! On to San Diego tomorrow ro hopefully bring it home. John On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 1:18 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Carfax/ 454 milage

2008-11-05 Thread Loren Faeth
. At 06:30 AM 11/5/2008, you wrote: Message: 10 Date: Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:45:43 -0600 From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2008-11-04 Thread Mitch Haley
Alex Chamberlain wrote: Nobody has an active Carfax (or Autocheck account)? Need VIN 3GNGK26J0VG102834 If nobody has one, and anybody else raises their hand as needing a VIN run, I am tempted to buy the unlimited for a month plan and be list Carfaxer for a while. I've gotten plenty of

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2008-11-04 Thread kaleb
Mine is expired. Nobody has an active Carfax (or Autocheck account)? Need VIN 3GNGK26J0VG102834 If nobody has one, and anybody else raises their hand as needing a VIN run, I am tempted to buy the unlimited for a month plan and be list Carfaxer for a while. I've gotten plenty of freebies

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2008-11-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Ok, I went out and bought one just for you, so you owe me money Report Run Date: 2008-11-04 18:47:25.860 EST The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. AutoCheck Unlimited with TitleGuard - Optional upgrade for just

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2008-11-04 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I went out and bought one just for you, so you owe me money VIN: 3GNGK26J0VG102834 Year: 1997 Make: Chevrolet Model: Suburban 2500 Base / 2500 LS / 2500 LT Style/Body: SUV / Utility 4D Class: SUV - Large

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2008-11-04 Thread Curt Raymond
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok, I went out and bought one just for you, so you

Re: [MBZ] Carfax

2008-11-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
, 4 Nov 2008 16:19:39 -0800 From: Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 On Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-22 Thread R A Bennell
Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 9:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Carfax? Bella Visa looks humid, but I guess the car had to be garaged during its time there, as it is 99 percent rust free overall - 100 percent underneath - which makes me VERY happy

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Thanks!! I owe you, Mitch. This has some very interesting information. The car was sold to me from someone in MO, and represented as having been in TX prior to that. Yet, the Carfax shows nearly 6 years spent in between in Bella Vista ARK. WTF. It's amusing to think that someone might have

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-19 Thread Mitch Haley
andrew strasfogel wrote: DC exempts diesel passenger vehicles from tailpipe emissions testing, but when I passed DM inspection it registered as having also passed the normal emissions test for gasoline vehicles. Whatever. Thanks for the explanation. I thought that old diesels were exempt

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-19 Thread tom savage
andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks!! I owe you, Mitch. This has some very interesting information. The car was sold to me from someone in MO, and represented as having been in TX prior to that. Yet, the Carfax shows nearly 6 years spent in between in Bella Vista ARK. WTF. Eh, it moved

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-19 Thread andrew strasfogel
Bella Visa looks humid, but I guess the car had to be garaged during its time there, as it is 99 percent rust free overall - 100 percent underneath - which makes me VERY happy. :)) On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 6:22 PM, tom savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: andrew strasfogel wrote: Thanks!! I owe

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-18 Thread andrew strasfogel
Try this: WDBAB 93A ODN 016892 On Thu, Sep 18, 2008 at 10:46 PM, Frederick W Moir [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: Andrew. Vin missing a digit? 17 characters? Fred Moir Lynn MA At 10:41 PM 9/18/2008, you wrote: Hey can someone give me a Carfax for my new car?? WDBAB93AODN16892

Re: [MBZ] Carfax?

2008-09-18 Thread Mitch Haley
They made you smog it last month and it's got 318k on it? Report Run Date: 2008-09-18 23:15:28.173 EDT The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. VIN:WDBAB93A0DN016892 Year: 1983 Make: Mercedes-Benz Model: 300

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request

2008-09-08 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
AutoCheck user log out: home | buyback registration | about us | contact us | help check existing report [VIN History] WVWCE63B05E157309 or enter a new VIN Print options: Report will print: With section details shown With section details hidden Summary Report Run

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request

2008-09-05 Thread Mitch Haley
Report Run Date: 2008-09-05 14:17:09.744 EDT The vehicle identification number you submitted has been analyzed and summary information on your car is shown below. VIN:WVWCE63B05E157309 Year: 2005 Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat GLS Style/Body: Wagon 4D Class: Mid Range Car

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request

2008-09-05 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat GLS I was looking at those Passats with the 1.8 liter turbo four for a while. I got scared off by the sludge issue. Apparently the engine really needs frequent oil changes, preferably

Re: [MBZ] Carfax Request

2008-09-05 Thread John Freer
Just like MB did in the late 90's. Stupid. On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 11:19 AM, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Make: Volkswagen Model: Passat GLS I was looking at those Passats with the 1.8 liter turbo four for a

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