Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Aircooled engines run much higher cylinder head temps than liquid cooled
engines, meaning a higher risk of detonation. Yes, I'd run premium without
question. An aircraft engine with 8.5:1 pistons needs a minimum of 93
octane fuel.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 5:37 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> You may recall I picked up a Karmann Ghia last November. Not wanting to
> subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I
> got it out today and it started up and ran nicely. It ran pretty rough
> in the driveway the few times I tried to run it during last winter so I
> figured I'd need to clean out the carbs and give it a general tune up.
>
> However it is running much better now. I added about 5g of fresh gas and
> half a bottle of Techron but not sure that really made a difference.
>
> It has a dual carb setup with Webers and I took a closer look and they
> don't seem to have any choke mechanism at all. So that would explain the
> rough running in the cold. I guess the car was set up as a summer
> driver. Not sure if such a thing is commonplace?
>
> I found in the documentation that with the rebuilt the prior
> owner installed has a 9:1 compression ratio. So I guess I should
> probably buy at least mid-grade gas for it? Or premium?
>
> I also discovered some rust on the passenger side rear floorpan. Not
> catastrophic but probably need to replace about a square foot of it. A
> project for next winter. The rest of the car seems solid.
>
> Need to track down an extra wheel for a spare tire, as that is
> missing. Anyone know of a good Aircooled email list?
>
> Allan
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[MBZ] Looks decent

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1352883681762381/


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Re: [MBZ] So true

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Haulin that chinee freight

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> On May 23, 2021, at 7:37 PM, Clay via Mercedes  wrote:
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> All the way to and back, Seattle to Billings, MT.  IT seemed there were far 
> more rigs than passenger cars on the roads.  
> 
> 
> clay 
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> I have no pronouns please do not refer to me.
> 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] More on cat thefts

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Those Cadillac converters are worth a lot 

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> On May 23, 2021, at 9:56 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
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Re: [MBZ] I can't begin to explain this...

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Zenu hijacked the pics

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> On May 23, 2021, at 7:53 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
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Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

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There loosers 

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> On May 23, 2021, at 9:22 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
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> Why can’t these losers reply on time?

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Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Well the dude with the green 82 just got back to me, was supposed to look at it 
tomorrow, it sold. Oh well. Guess I will work on the rare wagon. 

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> On May 23, 2021, at 8:22 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
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> Why can’t these losers reply on time?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 23, 2021, at 9:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Well they are asking $4500. I would hope to get it for $4. Problem is it’s 
>> 5 hours away and I was just down there yesterday, but could not get a 
>> response out of them. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On May 23, 2021, at 8:09 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I think 4K is cheap for that.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On May 23, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 The guy finally messaged me back right as I got home. So it’s still 
 available I guess. I’m not sure I really want to spend $4k or more on 
 another car, but dang it’s sure rare and looks nice. I would not be able 
 to get down there until next weekend. I think I might pursue that green 82 
 in Kansas. 
 
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Re: [MBZ] My toy tractor can dig!

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Is that for your new play pen?

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> Now that is a pile.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
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[MBZ] More on cat thefts

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Saw this in our local MD online discussion:

"I learned recently that catalytic converters are being stolen from cars in
Bethesda and likely other communities in Montgomery County. I replaced mine
about 2 years ago (I have a very old Prius). The only way to prevent this
from happening is to install a cover over your catalytic converter.
Tomorrow I am going to Jim Coleman to have it installed. Once the cover is
installed, it is very difficult to remove the catalytic converter from your
vehicle. This may be a county wide issue."
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Re: [MBZ] What is this 108 worth?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

These are sedans and not yet rare.  Hold firm with $8K and seller will
eventually crack.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 7:39 PM Karl Wittnebel 
wrote:

> My cousin is thinking he will go 8k on it. Asking 11k.
>
> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 10:14 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
> wrote:
>
>> Looks pretty darned nice.  Rare leather seats that appear to still be
>> intact. What are they asking?  Up to $10k would not be unreasonable if
>> there is no hidden rust.
>>
>> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 12:45 AM Karl Wittnebel 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Ok so it's a 115. Usually the peanut gallery is full of opinions on
>>> pricing. Guess everyone is busy, which is great.
>>>
>>> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 7:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
>>> wrote:
>>>
 It's a 115.

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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

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> Does anyone need a new project?

Depending on the body/interior condition, that might be a worthy
swap for the 190D my son is driving.  Massive clearcoat failure, and
some seriously bad rust in one corner.  (Poorly repaired damage, I
think, that was cancerous when I got it.)

But MA is not WA, nor is my son a gifted mechanic.  Nor much of a
self-starter.  But he HAS commented on maybe painting the car.
That labor, or money equivalent, would be better spent swapping
drivetrains IMHO.

A more likely donor is a nice 190E that some riceboy butchered and
then blew up the motor.  The drivetrain and suspension parts from
ours could make it right again.

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Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

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IIRC it's 10:1 (or is it after 10:1?) at which point you need higher grade gas 
but I could be remembering wrong...
Curt

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  On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 6:37 PM, Allan Streib via 
Mercedes wrote:   You may recall I picked up a Karmann 
Ghia last November. Not wanting to
subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I
got it out today and it started up and ran nicely. It ran pretty rough
in the driveway the few times I tried to run it during last winter so I
figured I'd need to clean out the carbs and give it a general tune up.

However it is running much better now. I added about 5g of fresh gas and
half a bottle of Techron but not sure that really made a difference.

It has a dual carb setup with Webers and I took a closer look and they
don't seem to have any choke mechanism at all. So that would explain the
rough running in the cold. I guess the car was set up as a summer
driver. Not sure if such a thing is commonplace?

I found in the documentation that with the rebuilt the prior
owner installed has a 9:1 compression ratio. So I guess I should
probably buy at least mid-grade gas for it? Or premium?

I also discovered some rust on the passenger side rear floorpan. Not
catastrophic but probably need to replace about a square foot of it. A
project for next winter. The rest of the car seems solid.

Need to track down an extra wheel for a spare tire, as that is
missing. Anyone know of a good Aircooled email list?

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] My toy tractor can dig!

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Now that is a pile.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

It is so rare. That adds to price.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I think 4K is cheap for that.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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> > On May 23, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > The guy finally messaged me back right as I got home. So it’s still
> available I guess. I’m not sure I really want to spend $4k or more on
> another car, but dang it’s sure rare and looks nice. I would not be able to
> get down there until next weekend. I think I might pursue that green 82 in
> Kansas.
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Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

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Why can’t these losers reply on time?

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> On May 23, 2021, at 9:17 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Well they are asking $4500. I would hope to get it for $4. Problem is it’s 5 
> hours away and I was just down there yesterday, but could not get a response 
> out of them. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 23, 2021, at 8:09 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I think 4K is cheap for that.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On May 23, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The guy finally messaged me back right as I got home. So it’s still 
>>> available I guess. I’m not sure I really want to spend $4k or more on 
>>> another car, but dang it’s sure rare and looks nice. I would not be able to 
>>> get down there until next weekend. I think I might pursue that green 82 in 
>>> Kansas. 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Well they are asking $4500. I would hope to get it for $4. Problem is it’s 5 
hours away and I was just down there yesterday, but could not get a response 
out of them. 

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> On May 23, 2021, at 8:09 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I think 4K is cheap for that.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On May 23, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> The guy finally messaged me back right as I got home. So it’s still 
>> available I guess. I’m not sure I really want to spend $4k or more on 
>> another car, but dang it’s sure rare and looks nice. I would not be able to 
>> get down there until next weekend. I think I might pursue that green 82 in 
>> Kansas. 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] The 240TD

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I think 4K is cheap for that.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2021, at 5:13 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The guy finally messaged me back right as I got home. So it’s still 
> available I guess. I’m not sure I really want to spend $4k or more on another 
> car, but dang it’s sure rare and looks nice. I would not be able to get down 
> there until next weekend. I think I might pursue that green 82 in Kansas. 
> 
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Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

They seem to have a presence on Facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/houseofghia

And a website that seems to be under renovation...

http://www.house-of-ghia.com/

Might have to hold my nose and use my Facebook account I guess, if
that's where they are active.

As a random side note, while I had the car out in the sun I cleaned and
polished all the glass. What a difference that makes in the appearance
of any car. Something simple that sellers should be aware of.

Allan

Dan Penoff via Mercedes  writes:

> Look up House of Ghia. That use to be “the” place for everything Ghia. Not 
> sure that’s still the case, but the guy that founded it (who has since passed 
> on) was a major league fanatic about them and probably forgot more than 
> anyone else ever knew.
>
> -D
>
>> On May 23, 2021, at 6:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> You may recall I picked up a Karmann Ghia last November. Not wanting to
>> subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I
>> got it out today and it started up and ran nicely. It ran pretty rough
>> in the driveway the few times I tried to run it during last winter so I
>> figured I'd need to clean out the carbs and give it a general tune up.
>> 
>> However it is running much better now. I added about 5g of fresh gas and
>> half a bottle of Techron but not sure that really made a difference.
>> 
>> It has a dual carb setup with Webers and I took a closer look and they
>> don't seem to have any choke mechanism at all. So that would explain the
>> rough running in the cold. I guess the car was set up as a summer
>> driver. Not sure if such a thing is commonplace?
>> 
>> I found in the documentation that with the rebuilt the prior
>> owner installed has a 9:1 compression ratio. So I guess I should
>> probably buy at least mid-grade gas for it? Or premium?
>> 
>> I also discovered some rust on the passenger side rear floorpan. Not
>> catastrophic but probably need to replace about a square foot of it. A
>> project for next winter. The rest of the car seems solid.
>> 
>> Need to track down an extra wheel for a spare tire, as that is
>> missing. Anyone know of a good Aircooled email list?
>> 
>> Allan
>> 

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Re: [MBZ] I can't begin to explain this...

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Well, at least they included the VIN.

New shoos. No scrach. No pictures either.


Rick

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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Cc: d...@penoff.com
Subject: [MBZ] I can't begin to explain this...

…today’s CL winner!!

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-mercedes-c32-amg-2002/7326050706.html
 


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[MBZ] I can't begin to explain this...

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

…today’s CL winner!!

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/d/clearwater-mercedes-c32-amg-2002/7326050706.html
 


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Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Look up House of Ghia. That use to be “the” place for everything Ghia. Not sure 
that’s still the case, but the guy that founded it (who has since passed on) 
was a major league fanatic about them and probably forgot more than anyone else 
ever knew.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 6:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> You may recall I picked up a Karmann Ghia last November. Not wanting to
> subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I
> got it out today and it started up and ran nicely. It ran pretty rough
> in the driveway the few times I tried to run it during last winter so I
> figured I'd need to clean out the carbs and give it a general tune up.
> 
> However it is running much better now. I added about 5g of fresh gas and
> half a bottle of Techron but not sure that really made a difference.
> 
> It has a dual carb setup with Webers and I took a closer look and they
> don't seem to have any choke mechanism at all. So that would explain the
> rough running in the cold. I guess the car was set up as a summer
> driver. Not sure if such a thing is commonplace?
> 
> I found in the documentation that with the rebuilt the prior
> owner installed has a 9:1 compression ratio. So I guess I should
> probably buy at least mid-grade gas for it? Or premium?
> 
> I also discovered some rust on the passenger side rear floorpan. Not
> catastrophic but probably need to replace about a square foot of it. A
> project for next winter. The rest of the car seems solid.
> 
> Need to track down an extra wheel for a spare tire, as that is
> missing. Anyone know of a good Aircooled email list?
> 
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Re: [MBZ] What is this 108 worth?

[Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes]

My cousin is thinking he will go 8k on it. Asking 11k.

On Sat, May 22, 2021, 10:14 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
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> Looks pretty darned nice.  Rare leather seats that appear to still be
> intact. What are they asking?  Up to $10k would not be unreasonable if
> there is no hidden rust.
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 12:45 AM Karl Wittnebel 
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>> Ok so it's a 115. Usually the peanut gallery is full of opinions on
>> pricing. Guess everyone is busy, which is great.
>>
>> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 7:35 PM Andrew Strasfogel 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> It's a 115.
>>>
>>> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 6:49 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <
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>>>
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Re: [MBZ] So true

[Clay via Mercedes]

All the way to and back, Seattle to Billings, MT.  IT seemed there were far 
more rigs than passenger cars on the roads.  


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Re: [MBZ] OT short ghia update

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

A guy I know is into old VWs. There’s quite a group around here. I can ask him 
if he might know of a group or a wheel

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> 
> You may recall I picked up a Karmann Ghia last November. Not wanting to
> subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I
> got it out today and it started up and ran nicely. It ran pretty rough
> in the driveway the few times I tried to run it during last winter so I
> figured I'd need to clean out the carbs and give it a general tune up.
> 
> However it is running much better now. I added about 5g of fresh gas and
> half a bottle of Techron but not sure that really made a difference.
> 
> It has a dual carb setup with Webers and I took a closer look and they
> don't seem to have any choke mechanism at all. So that would explain the
> rough running in the cold. I guess the car was set up as a summer
> driver. Not sure if such a thing is commonplace?
> 
> I found in the documentation that with the rebuilt the prior
> owner installed has a 9:1 compression ratio. So I guess I should
> probably buy at least mid-grade gas for it? Or premium?
> 
> I also discovered some rust on the passenger side rear floorpan. Not
> catastrophic but probably need to replace about a square foot of it. A
> project for next winter. The rest of the car seems solid.
> 
> Need to track down an extra wheel for a spare tire, as that is
> missing. Anyone know of a good Aircooled email list?
> 
> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] So true

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Drag racing

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[MBZ] OT short ghia update

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

You may recall I picked up a Karmann Ghia last November. Not wanting to
subject it to any salt or winter it has been in the garage since then. I
got it out today and it started up and ran nicely. It ran pretty rough
in the driveway the few times I tried to run it during last winter so I
figured I'd need to clean out the carbs and give it a general tune up.

However it is running much better now. I added about 5g of fresh gas and
half a bottle of Techron but not sure that really made a difference.

It has a dual carb setup with Webers and I took a closer look and they
don't seem to have any choke mechanism at all. So that would explain the
rough running in the cold. I guess the car was set up as a summer
driver. Not sure if such a thing is commonplace?

I found in the documentation that with the rebuilt the prior
owner installed has a 9:1 compression ratio. So I guess I should
probably buy at least mid-grade gas for it? Or premium?

I also discovered some rust on the passenger side rear floorpan. Not
catastrophic but probably need to replace about a square foot of it. A
project for next winter. The rest of the car seems solid.

Need to track down an extra wheel for a spare tire, as that is
missing. Anyone know of a good Aircooled email list?

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] So true

[OK Don via Mercedes]

Must have been on I-44 between Tulsa and OKC -- happens EVERY time I drive
it.

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[MBZ] So true

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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

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Alles.
This car spent 10 years in a garage in Conn. when purchased.
The engine smokes from cyl 5.
I think (after the fact!) that it is due to stuck rings.
The head has been repaired. (skimmed, new valves, guides etc.)
New rings, bearings, gaskets and lifters included, plus more.
The I/P was jammed full on when I got it. Instant heart attack! A good low
mileage I/P is included. The head gasket was blown at, you guessed it, #5.
There was some water in cyl 5 when the head was removed.
it does run and starts every time. It has NOT been on the highway since
first repair, so, if it runs away on you, good luck.
More details by phone or in person.
YMMV
Fred.

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> Will it make it back to Okie acres?
>
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> >
> > Does anyone need a new project?
> > I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants
> > another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00.
> > The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well.
> > There are many new parts to repair the engine included.
> > Any 201/124 parts in stock will go with it.
> > The details could be had either by phone or at the Q on June 12.
> > If no takers it's Craigslist for whatever I can get.
> >
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[MBZ] Bulletproof glass? 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 430 Sedan 4D, $1, 400

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1129413364235658

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[MBZ] Today’s interstate sightings

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

First up was there a brown 6.9 on copart recently? Seems vaguely familiar. 
Anyway passed a transport with a 116 on the top front. As I was passing I saw 
copart markings and stickers on it and when I got to the front (the car was 
loaded backwards) I saw it was a 6.9.

Later on I passed a VW bus of some sort totally engulfed in flames. 

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[MBZ] The 240TD

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

The guy finally messaged me back right as I got home. So it’s still available I 
guess. I’m not sure I really want to spend $4k or more on another car, but dang 
it’s sure rare and looks nice. I would not be able to get down there until next 
weekend. I think I might pursue that green 82 in Kansas. 

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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Will it make it back to Okie acres?

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> On May 23, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Does anyone need a new project?
> I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants
> another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00.
> The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well.
> There are many new parts to repair the engine included.
> Any 201/124 parts in stock will go with it.
> The details could be had either by phone or at the Q on June 12.
> If no takers it's Craigslist for whatever I can get.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

[Bob Rentfro via Mercedes]

I should buy it at the Q then drive it to Houston for my doctors appointments, 
then drive it home!   (bwahahaha)

AZBob

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> Will you bring it to the Q?
> 
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
> 
>> On Sun, May 23, 2021, 4:51 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> DO YOU TAKE BITCOIN
>> 
>> --FT
>> 
>>> On 5/23/21 4:39 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote:
>>> Does anyone need a new project?
>>> I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants
>>> another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00.
>>> The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well.
>>> There are many new parts to repair the engine included.
>>> Any 201/124 parts in stock will go with it.
>>> The details could be had either by phone or at the Q on June 12.
>>> If no takers it's Craigslist for whatever I can get.
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Will you bring it to the Q?

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

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> DO YOU TAKE BITCOIN
>
> --FT
>
> On 5/23/21 4:39 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote:
> > Does anyone need a new project?
> > I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants
> > another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00.
> > The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well.
> > There are many new parts to repair the engine included.
> > Any 201/124 parts in stock will go with it.
> > The details could be had either by phone or at the Q on June 12.
> > If no takers it's Craigslist for whatever I can get.
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] 1987 190Dt

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

DO YOU TAKE BITCOIN

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On 5/23/21 4:39 PM, Frederick Moir via Mercedes wrote:

Does anyone need a new project?
I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants
another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00.
The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well.
There are many new parts to repair the engine included.
Any 201/124 parts in stock will go with it.
The details could be had either by phone or at the Q on June 12.
If no takers it's Craigslist for whatever I can get.



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Re: [MBZ] The seller on this one responded right away

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

No, they are leather, drivers seat looks worn a bit but otherwise correct 

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> 
> The Fakebook bois would pay more than that
> 
> Seats look a little funky, are those newer covers?
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 5/23/21 3:33 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
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[MBZ] 1987 190Dt

[Frederick Moir via Mercedes]

Does anyone need a new project?
I have a 1987 190Dt that I will sell to any of the listers, who wants
another headache, for the princely sum of $1.00.
The body is good, the engine runs so-so and the transmission shifts well.
There are many new parts to repair the engine included.
Any 201/124 parts in stock will go with it.
The details could be had either by phone or at the Q on June 12.
If no takers it's Craigslist for whatever I can get.


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Re: [MBZ] The seller on this one responded right away

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

The Fakebook bois would pay more than that

Seats look a little funky, are those newer covers?

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[MBZ] The seller on this one responded right away

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/381586873164086/


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Re: [MBZ] This Is A Pretty Good Deal

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Seems high 

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> For someone that wants a 450SEL:
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Re: [MBZ] This Is A Pretty Good Deal

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Has a deer rack on the front too!

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For someone that wants a 450SEL:

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/1975-w116-450sel-clean-california-title.3074965/ 


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Re: [MBZ] retired Swiss Military “Wolf” G Wagen. Diesel engine,1991 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,$26,900

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

yeah you take off the canvas cover

--FT

On 5/23/21 1:52 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

Nice, wonder if it has AC.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


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Def not a Poseurmobile and has your gun racks built right in between the seats.

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Re: [MBZ] This Is A Pretty Good Deal

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I had a friend growing up, and his dad had a ‘75 450SEL. It was perfect other 
than the sun baked paint. I was amazed how quiet and smooth it was, but it was 
only a teenager at 15 years old in 1989. A pre-ACC W116 would be pretty nice!
Kevin in Hillsboro, OR

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[MBZ] This Is A Pretty Good Deal

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For someone that wants a 450SEL:

https://www.benzworld.org/threads/1975-w116-450sel-clean-california-title.3074965/
 


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Re: [MBZ] retired Swiss Military “Wolf” G Wagen. Diesel engine,1991 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,$26,900

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

Nice, wonder if it has AC.

Max Dillon
Charleston SC


May 23, 2021 11:52:24 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes :

> Def not a Poseurmobile and has your gun racks built right in between the 
> seats.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] New tool — worklight

[MG via Mercedes]

Magnet on the other side of the aluminum to 
attract the one on the lamp and hold it?


Craig via Mercedes wrote:

On Sat, 22 May 2021 15:03:04 -0400 Allan Streib via Mercedes
 wrote:


If you have a flat smooth surface maybe a good suction cup?

OK Don via Mercedes  writes:


They need to figure out how to stick them to aluminum --- the magnets
don't work under the instrument panel in the airplane!


Or maybe epoxy a thin strip of steel in the appropriate location?


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[MBZ] 2002 E320 - 157k miles - $3,800

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Includes complimentary facemask.

"new paint. Looks and runs great. Needs a ac."

https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/cincinnati-2002-mercedes-benz-e320/7325786385.html

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[MBZ] 1981 300CD - 108k miles - $4,800

[Allan Streib via Mercedes]

Looks like it has some rust bubbles starting here and there and the
interior has a few issues but someone might want this?

https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/noblesville-door-mercedes-benz-300-cd/7325856320.html

Allan

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Re: [MBZ] 1977 Mercedes 350SLC - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

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looks like some kind of rotten tropical fruit

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On 5/23/21 11:29 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:

Waitwhat are these colors?

AZBob.

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-1977-mercedes-350slc/7325557122.html


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Re: [MBZ] 1977 Mercedes 350SLC - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

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Ikon gold?
https://www.google.com/search?q=mercedes+color+ikon+gold=ALeKk033AHNnqXPR3Bk-en77gT7AitSRgw%3A1621786660626=hp=JICqYI7BI6eHwbkP3NyHyAI=AINFCbYAYKqONHI2Le0Yg9H5p_wN2w6JzAtOU5Vk=mercedes+color+ikon+gold_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAMyCAghEBYQHRAeOgcIIxDqAhAnOg0ILhDHARCvARDqAhAnOgQIIxAnOgUILhCRAjoFCAAQsQM6CAgAELEDEIMBOgsILhCxAxDHARCjAjoCCAA6CwguEMcBEK8BEJECOgUILhCxAzoOCC4QsQMQgwEQxwEQowI6CwguEMcBEKMCEJECOg4ILhCxAxCDARDHARCvAToICC4QxwEQrwE6BQgAEMkDOggILhCxAxCDAToCCC46BggAEBYQHjoFCCEQoAE6BQghEKsCUIIMWJApYK8raAFwAHgAgAGyAogBixqSAQgxMi43LjQuMZgBAKABAaoBB2d3cy13aXqwAQo=gws-wiz=0ahUKEwiO47iOmuDwAhWnQzABHVzuASkQ4dUDCAg=5

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> Bad color combination all around, made worse by the wrong wheels and
> gangsta tires.
>
> Too bad, I always liked that particular body style.
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:29 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
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> > Waitwhat are these colors?
> >
> > AZBob.
> >
> >
> >
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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That works. No matter what the site, you’re not obligated and submitting costs 
you nothing while gaining you a wealth of feedback relative to your car and the 
current market.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 12:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I was inclined toward the MB Market site as their audience might understand
> the irrelevance of high miles on a well maintained diesel.
> 
> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 12:05 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>> The problem with cars is like the problem with houses. They are seldom
>> worth much more than "average." Someone who puts a lot of upgrades on an
>> otherwise average house for their neighborhood is probably never going
>> to get that money back. It's called "overimproving."
>> 
>> Allan
>> 
>> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
>> 
>>> I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
>>> that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car
>> including
>>> extensive body work.
>>> 
>>> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:07 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
 Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
 Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
 diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
 really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for
>> years
 but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
 think they are worth a fortune.
 
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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I was inclined toward the MB Market site as their audience might understand
the irrelevance of high miles on a well maintained diesel.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 12:05 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes <
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> The problem with cars is like the problem with houses. They are seldom
> worth much more than "average." Someone who puts a lot of upgrades on an
> otherwise average house for their neighborhood is probably never going
> to get that money back. It's called "overimproving."
>
> Allan
>
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
>
> > I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
> > that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car
> including
> > extensive body work.
> >
> > On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:07 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
> >> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
> >> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
> >> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for
> years
> >> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
> >> think they are worth a fortune.
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Exactly. It’s like the old trope of putting a new set of tires, a tune-up and 
other maintenance items and expecting to add that to the value of the vehicle. 
It simply doesn’t work that way.

Andrew, I’m not picking on you, but the “extensive body work” doesn’t translate 
into significant added value. The condition of the car does, and that certainly 
reflects the added value the bodywork brings to it, but attempting to recoup a 
significant amount of the cost is usually a futile effort unless it’s something 
substantial such as a major restoration on a concours-quality car.

Best thing to do in my opinion is to test the waters with a submission to a 
good online auction site like Cars and Bids and see what the response is. 
They’ll have far more insight into the market and the value of the car relative 
to it and any of us ever will, and again, it costs you nothing but the time it 
takes to prepare everything, which you’re going to have to do anyway if you 
expect to net top dollar out of the car.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 12:04 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> The problem with cars is like the problem with houses. They are seldom
> worth much more than "average." Someone who puts a lot of upgrades on an
> otherwise average house for their neighborhood is probably never going
> to get that money back. It's called "overimproving."
> 
> Allan
> 
> Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:
> 
>> I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
>> that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car including
>> extensive body work.
>> 
>> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:07 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
>>> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
>>> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
>>> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for years
>>> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
>>> think they are worth a fortune.
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] 1977 Mercedes 350SLC - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Bad color combination all around, made worse by the wrong wheels and
gangsta tires.

Too bad, I always liked that particular body style.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:29 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <
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> Waitwhat are these colors?
>
> AZBob.
>
>
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Re: [MBZ] I kind of like this

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Send me details I might be interested 

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> On May 23, 2021, at 9:33 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> A 617 126 is not a high performance car by any means but it moves OK.  It 
> will run all day at 80mph and is very comfortable doing so.
> 
> You should come get this 84 that was my boy's, I'd let YOU have it for $1500. 
>  Been sitting awhile but last I started it, it ran fine.
> 
> --FT
> 
>> On 5/23/21 10:09 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:
>> Although I would want to be in it at around $2k, maybe $2500.
>> 
>> As hard as it may be to believe, I have only ever had 1 126 617 powered car 
>> in my life that was not a parts car. Usually with diesel 126 I prefer 603 
>> and leave the 617 to the 123 or 116 cars.
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/177973507316117/
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Re: [MBZ] worth a lot of money after reconditioning. 1963 mercedes 190 series c fintail - $18, 000 (Jacksonville)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

The battery almost looks bigger than the engine

--FT

On 5/23/21 11:56 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote:

Mercedes really built them back in the day... a 3 cylinder engine with an
attached spare 4th cylinder... genius... ;))

This listing is "Zero" challenged... not enough cylinders and too many
zeros.. good luck.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-1963-mercedes-190-series/7324974211.html

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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

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The problem with cars is like the problem with houses. They are seldom
worth much more than "average." Someone who puts a lot of upgrades on an
otherwise average house for their neighborhood is probably never going
to get that money back. It's called "overimproving."

Allan

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes  writes:

> I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
> that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car including
> extensive body work.
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:07 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
>> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
>> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
>> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for years
>> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
>> think they are worth a fortune.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone

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[MBZ] Newer wagon E400 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,$45,999

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Depreciation curve must be a killer

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3935162116567187

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[MBZ] For real? 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster,$319,999

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

   Vehicle History

Accident reported
2 Previous owners
Regular oil changes
Personal vehicle

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3971603852924980
Last owned in Illinois
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Re: [MBZ] worth a lot of money after reconditioning. 1963 mercedes 190 series c fintail - $18, 000 (Jacksonville)

[G Mann via Mercedes]

Mercedes really built them back in the day... a 3 cylinder engine with an
attached spare 4th cylinder... genius... ;))

This listing is "Zero" challenged... not enough cylinders and too many
zeros.. good luck.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 8:12 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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>
> https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-1963-mercedes-190-series/7324974211.html
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[MBZ] retired Swiss Military “Wolf” G Wagen. Diesel engine,1991 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,$26,900

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Def not a Poseurmobile and has your gun racks built right in between the 
seats.


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/400166754363731

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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Agreed. I doubt it’s a BaT candidate because of the miles. Cars and Bids is a 
possibility, but I’m doubting they’ll give you a $10k reserve. Without knowing 
more about it and seeing extensive pictures, it’s tough to say, but the miles 
are going to be your biggest detriment. One thing that could potentially offset 
that is service records.

Put your information together along with lots of detailed pictures and submit 
it to C Worst case scenario is they turn you down, it doesn’t cost anything 
to try. The more effort you make to market it the more likely you are to get at 
or near your price.

Lastly is eBay. You could put it up there and cross your fingers, but you’ll be 
dealing with all of the BS that goes with it.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 11:28 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Put it on one of the auction sites with a reserve and see what happens
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 5/23/21 11:21 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:
>> $10k and it's yours.
>> 
>> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 11:20 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> What’s your ask, Andrew? You’ve been tap dancing around this for a while.
>>> Let’s hear what your expectations are and see if they’re realistic.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On May 23, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
 that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car
>>> including
 extensive body work.
 
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 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for
>>> years
> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
> think they are worth a fortune.
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Re: [MBZ] 240TD

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YOU WERE LOBALLING THEY NO WHAT YOU GOT

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On 5/23/21 8:54 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Agreed.

I have two Marketplace groups I frequent, the rich people’s neighborhood and 
the “global” one for the area as a whole. The rich people’s neighborhood group 
is usually pretty good to deal with, prompt responses and good transactions. 
The local group is a cluster.

Sometimes I try to unload stuff I would rather not throw away. For example, I 
had some left over drywall pieces from doing my kitchen.  These weren’t scraps, 
they were 4’x4’ and 18”x4’ pieces, in good condition and not dinged up. I put 
them on the global group and got nothing for a day. OK, I got it, they’ll go in 
the trash. The next day I get swamped with the “Is this still available” dings. 
I followed up with 2-3 of them. Two of them took better than four hours to say 
they weren’t interested (???) and one said they would come and get them. I was 
outside later in the day, had them leaning up against my mailbox. A van drove 
by, slows down, the driver looks at the drywall, then drives off. About 2 
minutes later I get a message from the person saying it’s too far away and 
they’re bailing.

Grrr.

Drywall goes into the trash.

-D


On May 22, 2021, at 11:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Yea ever now and then I have a good experience but for the most part, people 
trying to sell something are total and complete morons.

Had one finally respond. Their ad simply said needs repairs. My question was 
simply what repairs are needed. Rather than responding with an answer to the 
question, they said I have 12 people in front of me. Uh no, I’m not in line yet 
until I know what is wrong with the car.

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I actually had a really good Marketplace experience yesterday. A guy had listed 
some tractor wheel weights while I was away last week so I didn't contact him 
since I was gone. I contacted him yesterday around lunch, he responded 
immediately that I could go at 6pm, I showed up and handed him cash, he gave me 
wheel weights, a bucket full of tire chains and a weight bracket from a 
different tractor. About as good a transaction as you could ask for.

-Curt

On Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:55:49 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
 wrote:


As with most Fakebook ads, still have not heard anything from the seller. In 
fact I have sent messages to 3-4 ads today with no response.

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On May 22, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
 wrote:

They are rare but you do come across them. I saw one in the LL Bean parking 
lot 2 weeks ago in Freeport, ME. It was white with manual tranny like this one 
and it was completely rust free. I left a note on the windshield asking if it 
was for sale. Didn’t hear back.
There was one for sale about 9 years ago in Appleton, ME. I passed on it due to 
rust.

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On May 22, 2021, at 9:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
 wrote:

Could be the only one of its kind in North America.


On Sat, May 22, 2021, 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
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Yeah I saw that right away. You should go get

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I’m about an hour away from it right now. Crap I just realized it’s a

manny. Damn. Maybe I should detour over and look at it.

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I want that!

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https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/199088105262709/


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[MBZ] 1977 Mercedes 350SLC - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle automotive...

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Waitwhat are these colors?

AZBob. 

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/cto/d/scottsdale-1977-mercedes-350slc/7325557122.html


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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

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Put it on one of the auction sites with a reserve and see what happens

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On 5/23/21 11:21 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote:

$10k and it's yours.

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What’s your ask, Andrew? You’ve been tap dancing around this for a while.
Let’s hear what your expectations are and see if they’re realistic.

-D


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I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car

including

extensive body work.

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Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for

years

but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

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$10k and it's yours.

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> What’s your ask, Andrew? You’ve been tap dancing around this for a while.
> Let’s hear what your expectations are and see if they’re realistic.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 23, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <
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> >
> > I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
> > that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car
> including
> > extensive body work.
> >
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> >
> >> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
> >> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
> >> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
> >> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for
> years
> >> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
> >> think they are worth a fortune.
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Re: [MBZ] worth a lot of money after reconditioning. 1963 mercedes 190 series c fintail - $18, 000 (Jacksonville)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

On a great day maybe $1800.

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> Heh. Three cylinder gas engine?
>
> The key word here is “after” reconditioning. I think they’ve gotten a bit
> ahead of themselves. The exterior isn’t bad and could probably be recovered
> without a lot of effort, but the interior is toast.
>
> -D
>
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> >
> >
> https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-1963-mercedes-190-series/7324974211.html
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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

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What’s your ask, Andrew? You’ve been tap dancing around this for a while. Let’s 
hear what your expectations are and see if they’re realistic.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 11:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
> that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car including
> extensive body work.
> 
> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:07 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> 
>> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
>> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
>> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
>> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for years
>> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
>> think they are worth a fortune.
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Re: [MBZ] worth a lot of money after reconditioning. 1963 mercedes 190 series c fintail - $18, 000 (Jacksonville)

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Heh. Three cylinder gas engine?

The key word here is “after” reconditioning. I think they’ve gotten a bit ahead 
of themselves. The exterior isn’t bad and could probably be recovered without a 
lot of effort, but the interior is toast.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 11:12 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-1963-mercedes-190-series/7324974211.html
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Re: [MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

I am not a "flake" but I do want a "fortune" for my 380K mile '83 300TD
that reflects a percentage of the cost of maintenance on the car including
extensive body work.

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 10:07 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
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> Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect.
> Right now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123
> diesel of some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but
> really wanting a 123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for years
> but suddenly want one again. People selling them are either flakes, or
> think they are worth a fortune.
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[MBZ] worth a lot of money after reconditioning. 1963 mercedes 190 series c fintail - $18, 000 (Jacksonville)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://jacksonville.craigslist.org/ctd/d/jacksonville-1963-mercedes-190-series/7324974211.html

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Re: [MBZ] 4M wagon for Dan -- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320 - $5, 700 (Charlotte)

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Yep.

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> But kinda high for 187kmi
>
>
> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2004-mercedes-benz-e320/7325268485.html
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Re: [MBZ] This actually looks pretty nice Mercedes Benz 1985 300 TD Wagon1 - $1 (OAK ISLAND)

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Get more photos of engine and interior.

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> Oak Island? Watch out for the holes being dug for treasure.
>
> Ooops - wrong Oak Island.
>
> -D
>
>
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> > Needs fuel tank?  I could pull one from the 79 that's rusting away out
> here
> >
> >
> https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/oak-island-mercedes-benz-td-wagon1/7325603158.html
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[MBZ] 4M wagon for Dan -- 2004 MERCEDES BENZ E320 - $5, 700 (Charlotte)

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

But kinda high for 187kmi

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2004-mercedes-benz-e320/7325268485.html

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Re: [MBZ] This actually looks pretty nice Mercedes Benz 1985 300 TD Wagon1 - $1 (OAK ISLAND)

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Oak Island? Watch out for the holes being dug for treasure.

Ooops - wrong Oak Island.

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> On May 23, 2021, at 10:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
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> Needs fuel tank?  I could pull one from the 79 that's rusting away out here
> 
> https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/oak-island-mercedes-benz-td-wagon1/7325603158.html
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Needs fuel tank?  I could pull one from the 79 that's rusting away out here

https://wilmington.craigslist.org/cto/d/oak-island-mercedes-benz-td-wagon1/7325603158.html

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Re: [MBZ] I kind of like this

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

A 617 126 is not a high performance car by any means but it moves OK.  
It will run all day at 80mph and is very comfortable doing so.


You should come get this 84 that was my boy's, I'd let YOU have it for 
$1500.  Been sitting awhile but last I started it, it ran fine.


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On 5/23/21 10:09 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Although I would want to be in it at around $2k, maybe $2500.

As hard as it may be to believe, I have only ever had 1 126 617 powered car in 
my life that was not a parts car. Usually with diesel 126 I prefer 603 and 
leave the 617 to the 123 or 116 cars.

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Although I would want to be in it at around $2k, maybe $2500. 

As hard as it may be to believe, I have only ever had 1 126 617 powered car in 
my life that was not a parts car. Usually with diesel 126 I prefer 603 and 
leave the 617 to the 123 or 116 cars. 

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[MBZ] Just so you know, I’m not out trying to buy ever car I can find like normal.

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Lately I’m gearing more toward buying specific cars I want to collect. Right 
now I’m wanting a 123 turbo or possible even and early pre 80 123 diesel of 
some sort. Also possibly looking for a 124 or 126 diesel but really wanting a 
123. Why I don’t know, I have been out of them for years but suddenly want one 
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Re: [MBZ] 240TD

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The other issue I have been running too lately is a car will be listed for 
weeks. Finally get a response, we setup a time and I show up to other people 
there at the same time looking at it, or after 2 hours on the road I’m almost 
there and get a message that it’s sold. People just have no common sense or 
common courtesy when selling items. 

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> I’m fixing to leave Texas and head back home. I sure would have liked to 
> have looked at that 240TD. I might have actually bought it. Dude has not even 
> read the message. I bet it already sold and he is just ignoring messages 
> rather than deleting the item. 
> 
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>> On May 23, 2021, at 8:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
>> 
>> I have noticed the delay also. Sometimes I start getting messages within 
>> minutes. Sometimes it’s a day or 2 then suddenly I get flooded. I think 
>> sometimes it takes a day or 2 for the ad to show up. I know more often that 
>> not, when I am look at ads one suddenly shows up that I have never seen 
>> before that says it was posted days or weeks ago. 
>> 
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>>> 
>>> Agreed.
>>> 
>>> I have two Marketplace groups I frequent, the rich people’s neighborhood 
>>> and the “global” one for the area as a whole. The rich people’s 
>>> neighborhood group is usually pretty good to deal with, prompt responses 
>>> and good transactions. The local group is a cluster.
>>> 
>>> Sometimes I try to unload stuff I would rather not throw away. For example, 
>>> I had some left over drywall pieces from doing my kitchen.  These weren’t 
>>> scraps, they were 4’x4’ and 18”x4’ pieces, in good condition and not dinged 
>>> up. I put them on the global group and got nothing for a day. OK, I got it, 
>>> they’ll go in the trash. The next day I get swamped with the “Is this still 
>>> available” dings. I followed up with 2-3 of them. Two of them took better 
>>> than four hours to say they weren’t interested (???) and one said they 
>>> would come and get them. I was outside later in the day, had them leaning 
>>> up against my mailbox. A van drove by, slows down, the driver looks at the 
>>> drywall, then drives off. About 2 minutes later I get a message from the 
>>> person saying it’s too far away and they’re bailing.
>>> 
>>> Grrr.
>>> 
>>> Drywall goes into the trash.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
> On May 22, 2021, at 11:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 Yea ever now and then I have a good experience but for the most part, 
 people trying to sell something are total and complete morons. 
 
 Had one finally respond. Their ad simply said needs repairs. My question 
 was simply what repairs are needed. Rather than responding with an answer 
 to the question, they said I have 12 people in front of me. Uh no, I’m not 
 in line yet until I know what is wrong with the car. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
> 
> 
> I actually had a really good Marketplace experience yesterday. A guy had 
> listed some tractor wheel weights while I was away last week so I didn't 
> contact him since I was gone. I contacted him yesterday around lunch, he 
> responded immediately that I could go at 6pm, I showed up and handed him 
> cash, he gave me wheel weights, a bucket full of tire chains and a weight 
> bracket from a different tractor. About as good a transaction as you 
> could ask for.
> 
> -Curt
> 
>> On Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:55:49 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
> 
> 
> As with most Fakebook ads, still have not heard anything from the seller. 
> In fact I have sent messages to 3-4 ads today with no response. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> They are rare but you do come across them. I saw one in the LL Bean 
>> parking lot 2 weeks ago in Freeport, ME. It was white with manual tranny 
>> like this one and it was completely rust free. I left a note on the 
>> windshield asking if it was for sale. Didn’t hear back.
>> There was one for sale about 9 years ago in Appleton, ME. I passed on it 
>> due to rust.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2021, at 9:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Could be the only one of its kind in North America.
>>> 
 On Sat, May 22, 2021, 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Yeah I saw that right away. You should go get
 
 --FT
 Sent from iPhone
 
> On May 22, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> 

Re: [MBZ] 240TD

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I’m fixing to leave Texas and head back home. I sure would have liked to have 
looked at that 240TD. I might have actually bought it. Dude has not even read 
the message. I bet it already sold and he is just ignoring messages rather than 
deleting the item. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2021, at 8:22 AM, Kaleb Striplin  wrote:
> 
> I have noticed the delay also. Sometimes I start getting messages within 
> minutes. Sometimes it’s a day or 2 then suddenly I get flooded. I think 
> sometimes it takes a day or 2 for the ad to show up. I know more often that 
> not, when I am look at ads one suddenly shows up that I have never seen 
> before that says it was posted days or weeks ago. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 23, 2021, at 7:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Agreed.
>> 
>> I have two Marketplace groups I frequent, the rich people’s neighborhood and 
>> the “global” one for the area as a whole. The rich people’s neighborhood 
>> group is usually pretty good to deal with, prompt responses and good 
>> transactions. The local group is a cluster.
>> 
>> Sometimes I try to unload stuff I would rather not throw away. For example, 
>> I had some left over drywall pieces from doing my kitchen.  These weren’t 
>> scraps, they were 4’x4’ and 18”x4’ pieces, in good condition and not dinged 
>> up. I put them on the global group and got nothing for a day. OK, I got it, 
>> they’ll go in the trash. The next day I get swamped with the “Is this still 
>> available” dings. I followed up with 2-3 of them. Two of them took better 
>> than four hours to say they weren’t interested (???) and one said they would 
>> come and get them. I was outside later in the day, had them leaning up 
>> against my mailbox. A van drove by, slows down, the driver looks at the 
>> drywall, then drives off. About 2 minutes later I get a message from the 
>> person saying it’s too far away and they’re bailing.
>> 
>> Grrr.
>> 
>> Drywall goes into the trash.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
 On May 22, 2021, at 11:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yea ever now and then I have a good experience but for the most part, 
>>> people trying to sell something are total and complete morons. 
>>> 
>>> Had one finally respond. Their ad simply said needs repairs. My question 
>>> was simply what repairs are needed. Rather than responding with an answer 
>>> to the question, they said I have 12 people in front of me. Uh no, I’m not 
>>> in line yet until I know what is wrong with the car. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On May 22, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
 
 
 I actually had a really good Marketplace experience yesterday. A guy had 
 listed some tractor wheel weights while I was away last week so I didn't 
 contact him since I was gone. I contacted him yesterday around lunch, he 
 responded immediately that I could go at 6pm, I showed up and handed him 
 cash, he gave me wheel weights, a bucket full of tire chains and a weight 
 bracket from a different tractor. About as good a transaction as you could 
 ask for.
 
 -Curt
 
> On Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:55:49 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
 
 
 As with most Fakebook ads, still have not heard anything from the seller. 
 In fact I have sent messages to 3-4 ads today with no response. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 22, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> They are rare but you do come across them. I saw one in the LL Bean 
> parking lot 2 weeks ago in Freeport, ME. It was white with manual tranny 
> like this one and it was completely rust free. I left a note on the 
> windshield asking if it was for sale. Didn’t hear back.
> There was one for sale about 9 years ago in Appleton, ME. I passed on it 
> due to rust.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 9:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Could be the only one of its kind in North America.
>> 
>>> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yeah I saw that right away. You should go get
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
>>> 
 On May 22, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 I’m about an hour away from it right now. Crap I just realized it’s a
>>> manny. Damn. Maybe I should detour over and look at it.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 22, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> I want that!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>>> On May 22, 2021, at 9:01 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> 

Re: [MBZ] 240TD

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I have noticed the delay also. Sometimes I start getting messages within 
minutes. Sometimes it’s a day or 2 then suddenly I get flooded. I think 
sometimes it takes a day or 2 for the ad to show up. I know more often that 
not, when I am look at ads one suddenly shows up that I have never seen before 
that says it was posted days or weeks ago. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2021, at 7:55 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Agreed.
> 
> I have two Marketplace groups I frequent, the rich people’s neighborhood and 
> the “global” one for the area as a whole. The rich people’s neighborhood 
> group is usually pretty good to deal with, prompt responses and good 
> transactions. The local group is a cluster.
> 
> Sometimes I try to unload stuff I would rather not throw away. For example, I 
> had some left over drywall pieces from doing my kitchen.  These weren’t 
> scraps, they were 4’x4’ and 18”x4’ pieces, in good condition and not dinged 
> up. I put them on the global group and got nothing for a day. OK, I got it, 
> they’ll go in the trash. The next day I get swamped with the “Is this still 
> available” dings. I followed up with 2-3 of them. Two of them took better 
> than four hours to say they weren’t interested (???) and one said they would 
> come and get them. I was outside later in the day, had them leaning up 
> against my mailbox. A van drove by, slows down, the driver looks at the 
> drywall, then drives off. About 2 minutes later I get a message from the 
> person saying it’s too far away and they’re bailing.
> 
> Grrr.
> 
> Drywall goes into the trash.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 11:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Yea ever now and then I have a good experience but for the most part, people 
>> trying to sell something are total and complete morons. 
>> 
>> Had one finally respond. Their ad simply said needs repairs. My question was 
>> simply what repairs are needed. Rather than responding with an answer to the 
>> question, they said I have 12 people in front of me. Uh no, I’m not in line 
>> yet until I know what is wrong with the car. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
 On May 22, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I actually had a really good Marketplace experience yesterday. A guy had 
>>> listed some tractor wheel weights while I was away last week so I didn't 
>>> contact him since I was gone. I contacted him yesterday around lunch, he 
>>> responded immediately that I could go at 6pm, I showed up and handed him 
>>> cash, he gave me wheel weights, a bucket full of tire chains and a weight 
>>> bracket from a different tractor. About as good a transaction as you could 
>>> ask for.
>>> 
>>> -Curt
>>> 
 On Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:55:49 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> As with most Fakebook ads, still have not heard anything from the seller. 
>>> In fact I have sent messages to 3-4 ads today with no response. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 22, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 They are rare but you do come across them. I saw one in the LL Bean 
 parking lot 2 weeks ago in Freeport, ME. It was white with manual tranny 
 like this one and it was completely rust free. I left a note on the 
 windshield asking if it was for sale. Didn’t hear back.
 There was one for sale about 9 years ago in Appleton, ME. I passed on it 
 due to rust.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 22, 2021, at 9:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Could be the only one of its kind in North America.
> 
>> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Yeah I saw that right away. You should go get
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’m about an hour away from it right now. Crap I just realized it’s a
>> manny. Damn. Maybe I should detour over and look at it.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 22, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 I want that!
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 9:01 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/199088105262709/
> 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
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Re: [MBZ] 240TD

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Agreed.

I have two Marketplace groups I frequent, the rich people’s neighborhood and 
the “global” one for the area as a whole. The rich people’s neighborhood group 
is usually pretty good to deal with, prompt responses and good transactions. 
The local group is a cluster.

Sometimes I try to unload stuff I would rather not throw away. For example, I 
had some left over drywall pieces from doing my kitchen.  These weren’t scraps, 
they were 4’x4’ and 18”x4’ pieces, in good condition and not dinged up. I put 
them on the global group and got nothing for a day. OK, I got it, they’ll go in 
the trash. The next day I get swamped with the “Is this still available” dings. 
I followed up with 2-3 of them. Two of them took better than four hours to say 
they weren’t interested (???) and one said they would come and get them. I was 
outside later in the day, had them leaning up against my mailbox. A van drove 
by, slows down, the driver looks at the drywall, then drives off. About 2 
minutes later I get a message from the person saying it’s too far away and 
they’re bailing.

Grrr.

Drywall goes into the trash.

-D

> On May 22, 2021, at 11:36 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yea ever now and then I have a good experience but for the most part, people 
> trying to sell something are total and complete morons. 
> 
> Had one finally respond. Their ad simply said needs repairs. My question was 
> simply what repairs are needed. Rather than responding with an answer to the 
> question, they said I have 12 people in front of me. Uh no, I’m not in line 
> yet until I know what is wrong with the car. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 8:59 PM, Curt Raymond  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I actually had a really good Marketplace experience yesterday. A guy had 
>> listed some tractor wheel weights while I was away last week so I didn't 
>> contact him since I was gone. I contacted him yesterday around lunch, he 
>> responded immediately that I could go at 6pm, I showed up and handed him 
>> cash, he gave me wheel weights, a bucket full of tire chains and a weight 
>> bracket from a different tractor. About as good a transaction as you could 
>> ask for.
>> 
>> -Curt
>> 
>> On Saturday, May 22, 2021, 9:55:49 PM EDT, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> As with most Fakebook ads, still have not heard anything from the seller. In 
>> fact I have sent messages to 3-4 ads today with no response. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2021, at 8:48 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> They are rare but you do come across them. I saw one in the LL Bean 
>>> parking lot 2 weeks ago in Freeport, ME. It was white with manual tranny 
>>> like this one and it was completely rust free. I left a note on the 
>>> windshield asking if it was for sale. Didn’t hear back.
>>> There was one for sale about 9 years ago in Appleton, ME. I passed on it 
>>> due to rust.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 22, 2021, at 9:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Could be the only one of its kind in North America.
 
> On Sat, May 22, 2021, 5:59 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> Yeah I saw that right away. You should go get
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 22, 2021, at 5:01 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I’m about an hour away from it right now. Crap I just realized it’s a
> manny. Damn. Maybe I should detour over and look at it.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 22, 2021, at 8:44 AM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I want that!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
> On May 22, 2021, at 9:01 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/199088105262709/
 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
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Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4Matic - 131k miles - $4,900

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Zionsville, the Naples of Indianapolis. Good place to buy from , it was likely 
well cared for.

-D

> On May 23, 2021, at 12:17 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Looks maybe nice... gotta lose that Buckeyes plate though.
> 
> Only two pic posted.
> 
> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/zionsville-2005-mercedes-benz-e320/7325561507.html
> 
> Allan
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Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 4Matic - 131k miles - $4,900

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I need to fix the tranny in this $900E500 and unload it for that kind of money

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On May 23, 2021, at 12:18 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Looks maybe nice... gotta lose that Buckeyes plate though.
> 
> Only two pic posted.
> 
> https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/zionsville-2005-mercedes-benz-e320/7325561507.html
> 
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