And this is now officially off my radar. Seller boy messaged again saying he can’t meet today after all so I told him thanks but no thanks.
Back to dealing with the W163 ML (rear window regulator, CP) in the 110 degree garage. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Yes. Exactly. > I just got a message from him saying I can come and scan it at 4pm. I suppose > I will. > You both are right about me not having ample room to mess with it and not > wanting a project. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 16, 2024, at 10:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Yes scan it and see what’s up. Google what comes up and see what is >> involved. If something complicated I would walk. You probably don’t want to >> take on a complicated project. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 12:51 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> I’ve done it, but considering that this is nothing more than a flip for >>> the guy and he has no interest in the vehicle itself, you’re essentially >>> assuming the risk he took when he bought it at auction. If it was a private >>> seller/owner I would have a different attitude as you could at least get >>> some history out of them, but in this case that’s a big black hole and >>> isn’t going to change unless you get a VMI. >>> >>> If you were Floyd with a vast estate and cars to scavenge parts off of as >>> well as resources for reprogramming ECUs, I could totally see it. But in >>> your case I think it’s a bad idea. I would feel the same way if it were me, >>> even knowing what we do about it at this point. Unless I was hell bent on >>> having one of these, I would move on. There will always be more. >>> >>> Worst case, check it out, scan it, (don’t share the results with the >>> seller, he doesn’t deserve or need thte information) and report back to see >>> if it’s repairable. Then you’ve got to make a quick decision as to whether >>> or not you want to assume the risk. >>> >>> I’ve walked away from plenty of deals like this and never felt bad about >>> one yet. >>> >>> -D >>> >>> >>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 9:40 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> If and when I hear back from him, I will do a scan and see what it turns >>>> up. My interest in it is waning I'm afraid. >>>> >>>> AZBob >>>> >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Buggered >>>> Benzmail via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Sent: Monday, July 15, 2024 10:11 PM >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Cc: Buggered Benzmail <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] begje interior >>>> >>>> In perfect shape it might be a $5k vehicle but $4500 might be more >>>> realistic. It’s 16yr old but maybe the diesel adds a bit of value. >>>> >>>> Add up all what might be needed (CP swap figure $1k easy to get a “new” >>>> one for $400, maybe $400 for programming, and $200 for fluid/filter, you >>>> do the work not paying someone to do it) and back out from say $5k and >>>> there’s your number. The CP might be ok though, you’ll have to see the >>>> scan. >>>> >>>> --FT >>>> Sent from iFōn >>>> >>>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 1:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Let’s see…..Johnny Italiano bought it for $5000 at the auction and when >>>>> he went to drive it home he learned it was in limp mode. He has it priced >>>>> at $4000, and told me that he’s prepared to lose his shirt. It for >>>>> certain needs the conductor plate, a windshield, and tires soon. >>>>> I think $1500 might piss him off, but I don’t know his definition of >>>>> “loose mya shirt” is. >>>>> >>>>> $416 for a windshield from SafeLight btw. >>>>> >>>>> AZBob >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 9:50 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Yes 722.9. The CP in a 722.9 is coded to the car. You can get a good >>>>>> used (or something) refurb for $400 or pull one at a junkyard (that >>>>>> might not be good) for not much and then clone it from the old one. That >>>>>> will cost something unless you “know a guy.” A 722.6 CP is maybe $60 >>>>>> and not coded, neither is the control module. >>>>>> >>>>>> --FT >>>>>> Sent from iFōn >>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Jul 16, 2024, at 12:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A 722.9 conductor plate job looks more involved and more costly than a >>>>>>> 722.6 job. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 8:58 PM, Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> A 2008 ML320 CDI 4Matic has a 722.9 transmission, yes? >>>>>>>> Those conductor plates seem to be considerably more expensive than a >>>>>>>> 722.6. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 7:16 PM, Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Oh for sure. >>>>>>>>> He couldn’t even describe it. I’m pretty sure that’s what he was >>>>>>>>> describing in his broken English. He’s a 22 year old kid fresh from >>>>>>>>> Italy. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I guess I’ll take 20 pictures of Mr. Franklin and my scanner and >>>>>>>>> start at $1500 (depending on the codes of course) because he kept >>>>>>>>> repeating how he paid $5k for it at the auction and he’s gonna “loose >>>>>>>>> hez shirt” on “dis dizzle” >>>>>>>>> I think it can be cleaned up and sorted and be a good driver. Oh, and >>>>>>>>> it needs a windshield. Would I get it insured, wait a couple days >>>>>>>>> then call insurance or just pay to get it replaced? I have no earthly >>>>>>>>> idea how much a proper windshield costs. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 6:27 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> There is no telling what he means by limp mode. Will have to scan it >>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 15, 2024, at 8:21 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Finally made arrangements to see this thing with the seller. And >>>>>>>>>>> of course, when I get there, he says that he doesn’t have the keys >>>>>>>>>>> that his brother took them accidentally so my first visit was >>>>>>>>>>> simply looking it over. He bought it at an auction for five grand. >>>>>>>>>>> It looks, pretty darn good. It’s in limp mode which he didn’t know >>>>>>>>>>> what it was or how to describe it very well. I’m going to try to >>>>>>>>>>> meet with him tomorrow when he has the key and put the scanner on >>>>>>>>>>> it but he says he’s gonna sell it and he’s gonna take a loss on it >>>>>>>>>>> so I could really make that happen for him. I think because all in >>>>>>>>>>> all it looks like it’s in pretty darn good shape. there’s no >>>>>>>>>>> hanging out that would indicate that it has any issues with the oil >>>>>>>>>>> cooler seals. >>>>>>>>>>> So…limp mode for this would be conductor plate as well, correct? >>>>>>>>>>> I suppose scanning it will tell the tail. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> AZBob >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 11, 2024, at 9:16 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Realtor spec >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> --FT >>>>>>>>>>>> Sent from iFōn >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> On Jul 11, 2024, at 5:02 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes >>>>>>>>>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> For sure. 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