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Kaleb wrote: Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny. This whole thing started because of my Barber. He had a customer who told him he had a BMW for sale. My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. Two days later, I got my haircut and he told me about it. He said he thought it was a 2002 7 series with only 50,000 miles. So, I was interested only because I thought I could buy the car and immediately sell it. I had no intentions of buying a $19,000 car to drive. Then, of course, I found it was 5 series and it was a 2000 model. I still just wanted to buy it and sell it. But, after driving it, I decided it would be a nice car and with only 58,000 miles, I could pass it down to my wife for her to drive. So, I don't know that I am getting rid of my BMW. I still really enjoy driving it. I will just have to see which one sells first. Allegedly, my Indy has people interested in both of them. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I sensing a joke here. Did you: Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:21:50 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice Kaleb wrote: Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny. This whole thing started because of my Barber. He had a customer who told him he had a BMW for sale. My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. Two days later, I got my haircut and he told me about it. He said he thought it was a 2002 7 series with only 50,000 miles. So, I was interested only because I thought I could buy the car and immediately sell it. I had no intentions of buying a $19,000 car to drive. Then, of course, I found it was 5 series and it was a 2000 model. I still just wanted to buy it and sell it. But, after driving it, I decided it would be a nice car and with only 58,000 miles, I could pass it down to my wife for her to drive. So, I don't know that I am getting rid of my BMW. I still really enjoy driving it. I will just have to see which one sells first. Allegedly, my Indy has people interested in both of them. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Wow! That is a huge upward leap in status. It is pretty much unheard of. Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Kaleb, this one needs to be added to the quotes page! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice I sensing a joke here. Did you: Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? -- Peter Arnold Windsor, CT - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:21:50 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice Kaleb wrote: Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny. This whole thing started because of my Barber. He had a customer who told him he had a BMW for sale. My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. Two days later, I got my haircut and he told me about it. He said he thought it was a 2002 7 series with only 50,000 miles. So, I was interested only because I thought I could buy the car and immediately sell it. I had no intentions of buying a $19,000 car to drive. Then, of course, I found it was 5 series and it was a 2000 model. I still just wanted to buy it and sell it. But, after driving it, I decided it would be a nice car and with only 58,000 miles, I could pass it down to my wife for her to drive. So, I don't know that I am getting rid of my BMW. I still really enjoy driving it. I will just have to see which one sells first. Allegedly, my Indy has people interested in both of them. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Hey Max, look at this -- we need to buy that 1993 Mercedes 600SCL v12 (whatever it is) and then sell it to Donald. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1572827527.html --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Kaleb, this one needs to be added to the quotes page! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice I sensing a joke here. Did you: Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Maybe you should sell the Expedition and let your wife have one of the cars now. Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 9:22 AM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice Kaleb wrote: Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny. This whole thing started because of my Barber. He had a customer who told him he had a BMW for sale. My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. Two days later, I got my haircut and he told me about it. He said he thought it was a 2002 7 series with only 50,000 miles. So, I was interested only because I thought I could buy the car and immediately sell it. I had no intentions of buying a $19,000 car to drive. Then, of course, I found it was 5 series and it was a 2000 model. I still just wanted to buy it and sell it. But, after driving it, I decided it would be a nice car and with only 58,000 miles, I could pass it down to my wife for her to drive. So, I don't know that I am getting rid of my BMW. I still really enjoy driving it. I will just have to see which one sells first. Allegedly, my Indy has people interested in both of them. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Donald Snook wrote: My barber said Hey, I know a young lawyer that just made partner and he needs a nice BMW. You made partner? Congrats. How long before they put your name on the door? I decided it would be a nice car and with only 58,000 miles, I could pass it down to my wife for her to drive. I thought the Ford was her 'cold, dead hands' car? (like Charlton Heston and his musket) Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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The secret will be to have his Indie present the car, after his Barber tips him off to it Donald, truth is we're all jealous. BMW's are great cars, I've only owned one and it was a tremendous money pit but far and away the car I've enjoyed driving the most. Rich, I'm game for going to the auction if I'm in town (though I'll have to surrender wallet and checkbook before I leave the house). -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 11:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice Hey Max, look at this -- we need to buy that 1993 Mercedes 600SCL v12 (whatever it is) and then sell it to Donald. http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/1572827527.html --R Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Kaleb, this one needs to be added to the quotes page! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of pm7...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 10:28 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car advice I sensing a joke here. Did you: Did you hear about the Lawyer who wanted to improve his image, so he became a used car salesman? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Randy wrote: Maybe you should sell the Expedition and let your wife have one of the cars now. That is exactly what I want to do. But, she loves her expedition. Plus, we can't make any money selling it. Its worth about what we owe on it. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Mitch wrote: You made partner? Congrats. How long before they put your name on the door? I thought the Ford was her 'cold, dead hands' car? (like Charlton Heston and his musket) I did make partner. They will not put my name on the door. The last named partner has been with the firm for 52 years. None of the partners that followed him have been named. In fact, once he dies, we will drop off the last three names and just be McDonald, Tinker. It is too hard to say all five names, much the other 11 partners. McDonald has been dead for 50 years and Tinker has been dead for 10 years. The original name of the firm (founded in 1905) was Amidon and Dale, but obviously they have been dead for decades. As for the Expedition, yes, my wife has no desire to get rid of it. But, it does have 145,000 miles. So, eventually, something major is going to go wrong with it and she might part with it then. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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But Donald, it is not a Mercedes. If you insist upon driving that off brand, just keep the one you have (or swap - it won't make much difference as you will come back to the fold sooner or later). Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 5:03 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: [MBZ] Car advice I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the auction prices. These same cars are bringing $6-6500 at AUCTION with around 60-70,000 miles. It is very clean and in great shape EXCEPT, it has a scrape on the rear fender/bumper where the seller scraped their brick mailbox. It doesn't look terrible. But, in order to make it perfect, it will have to be painted because the scratch is into the paint. The car has been serviced at the local dealer since it was new; I called the dealership to confirm the service history. It had the big expensive service deal done at 40,000 miles. The last oil change at the dealer was done in June of 2008 when it had 56,000 miles. Its a one owner car. The seller wants $7500. But, we haven't even tried to negotiate. My indy (who also sells cars at his shop) says I should try to buy it for no more than $6000. I am really torn because it is a very nice car with low miles. But, I don't need another car payment (I owe money on my Wife's Expedition). I might be able to turn around and sell it quickly. In fact, my indy says he could put it on his lot and sell it for $7500 pretty quickly. OR, do I buy it and drive it and try to sell my car? My car (which I really like) would probably only sell for about $4000. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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My neighbour has a 528 with about 280,000 kms on it. He bought it new, and it's been a dealer serviced car. It required a trans rebuild not long ago, which was the biggest expense so far, but he's spent a pretty large sum of money over the past 10 years keeping it up. It does look and drive great still. They are great cars, but not cheap to run. Then again, if you took a Mercedes to the dealer for everything, they wouldn't be cheap to run either, even an old diesel. I know, a friend had an old 300D from the 70s and he showed me the service file once. Best part of 25 years ago, the servicing costs had exceeded the original cost of buying the car new. Everything being equal, which it never is, a 7 will probably cost more to run in the long run if you hold onto it than a 5, as the 7 is top of the range, and parts are priced accordingly. But when you factor in much lower miles on the 5 than your 7, who knows. The basic mechanical bits on most BMWs are very good, but like similar aged Mercedes counterparts, it's often the little things that start to go, which add up the cost of ownership, to put right. Many ppl get tired of shelling out money for those fixes, so they are neglected, and before long, the cars, both BMW and Mercedes have a long list or repairs. Once a car has crossed over into the dark side, who knows, buying one is as much luck as anything, as you don't really know just what has been neglected or what work deferred. If it were me, and I liked what I had, and knew it's flaws, I'd stick with it and service it as required. Sounds like your 7 has treated you quite well so far. Good luck, Ed 300E 2010/1/26 R A Bennell b...@mts.net But Donald, it is not a Mercedes. If you insist upon driving that off brand, just keep the one you have (or swap - it won't make much difference as you will come back to the fold sooner or later). Randy -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Donald Snook Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 5:03 PM To: 'Mercedes@okiebenz.com' Subject: [MBZ] Car advice I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the auction prices. These same cars are bringing $6-6500 at AUCTION with around 60-70,000 miles. It is very clean and in great shape EXCEPT, it has a scrape on the rear fender/bumper where the seller scraped their brick mailbox. It doesn't look terrible. But, in order to make it perfect, it will have to be painted because the scratch is into the paint. The car has been serviced at the local dealer since it was new; I called the dealership to confirm the service history. It had the big expensive service deal done at 40,000 miles. The last oil change at the dealer was done in June of 2008 when it had 56,000 miles. Its a one owner car. The seller wants $7500. But, we haven't even tried to negotiate. My indy (who also sells cars at his shop) says I should try to buy it for no more than $6000. I am really torn because it is a very nice car with low miles. But, I don't need another car payment (I owe money on my Wife's Expedition). I might be able to turn around and sell it quickly. In fact, my indy says he could put it on his lot and sell it for $7500 pretty quickly. OR, do I buy it and drive it and try to sell my car? My car (which I really like) would probably only sell for about $4000. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Ed wrote: Everything being equal, which it never is, a 7 will probably cost more to run in the long run if you hold onto it than a 5, as the 7 is top of the range, and parts are priced accordingly. But when you factor in much lower miles on the 5 than your 7, who knows. The basic mechanical bits on most BMWs are very good, but like similar aged Mercedes counterparts, it's often the little things that start to go, which add up the cost of ownership, to put right . . . If it were me, and I liked what I had, and knew it's flaws, I'd stick with it and service it as required. Sounds like your 7 has treated you quite well so far. I just bought the 5 series. I got it for $7,000. That is $2900 below Nada Trade in Value and $5000 below retail) and between $1500-1900 below Kelly Blue Book private party value. Now both the 7 series and the 5 series go up for sale. I couldn't make my mind up about which one to sell, so I will let the market decide. (I secretly want the 7 series to sell first because it has 100,000 more miles on it than the 5 series. That way, I get a newer car that is likely more reliable and worth more than the other!) Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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That sounds like a pretty good plan, and congrats on the new 5!! Based on what friends who have and had BMWs, your 5 should remain pretty sounds for a lot of miles to come. Like cars of this vintage, whether BMW or Mercedes, the odd bill will come up, as with your rad in your 7. Still, for $7000, sounds like you got yourself a lot of car for the money Enjoy it til you sell it, and if you end up not selling it, a 5 series BMW isn't the hardest thing to live with, is it. ;-) Ed 300E 2010/1/26 Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com Ed wrote: Everything being equal, which it never is, a 7 will probably cost more to run in the long run if you hold onto it than a 5, as the 7 is top of the range, and parts are priced accordingly. But when you factor in much lower miles on the 5 than your 7, who knows. The basic mechanical bits on most BMWs are very good, but like similar aged Mercedes counterparts, it's often the little things that start to go, which add up the cost of ownership, to put right . . . If it were me, and I liked what I had, and knew it's flaws, I'd stick with it and service it as required. Sounds like your 7 has treated you quite well so far. I just bought the 5 series. I got it for $7,000. That is $2900 below Nada Trade in Value and $5000 below retail) and between $1500-1900 below Kelly Blue Book private party value. Now both the 7 series and the 5 series go up for sale. I couldn't make my mind up about which one to sell, so I will let the market decide. (I secretly want the 7 series to sell first because it has 100,000 more miles on it than the 5 series. That way, I get a newer car that is likely more reliable and worth more than the other!) Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Oh lord, here we go again. You are so predictable its not even funny Donald Snook wrote: I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the auction prices. These same cars are bringing $6-6500 at AUCTION with around 60-70,000 miles. It is very clean and in great shape EXCEPT, it has a scrape on the rear fender/bumper where the seller scraped their brick mailbox. It doesn't look terrible. But, in order to make it perfect, it will have to be painted because the scratch is into the paint. The car has been serviced at the local dealer since it was new; I called the dealership to confirm the service history. It had the big expensive service deal done at 40,000 miles. The last oil change at the dealer was done in June of 2008 when it had 56,000 miles. Its a one owner car. The seller wants $7500. But, we haven't even tried to negotiate. My indy (who also sells cars at his shop) says I should try to buy it for no more than $6000. I am really torn because it is a very nice car with low miles. But, I don't need another car payment (I owe money on my Wife's Expedition). I might be able to turn around and sell it quickly. In fact, my indy says he could put it on his lot and sell it for $7500 pretty quickly. OR, do I buy it and drive it and try to sell my car? My car (which I really like) would probably only sell for about $4000. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Car advice
I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the auction prices. These same cars are bringing $6-6500 at AUCTION with around 60-70,000 miles. It is very clean and in great shape EXCEPT, it has a scrape on the rear fender/bumper where the seller scraped their brick mailbox. It doesn't look terrible. But, in order to make it perfect, it will have to be painted because the scratch is into the paint. The car has been serviced at the local dealer since it was new; I called the dealership to confirm the service history. It had the big expensive service deal done at 40,000 miles. The last oil change at the dealer was done in June of 2008 when it had 56,000 miles. Its a one owner car. The seller wants $7500. But, we haven't even tried to negotiate. My indy (who also sells cars at his shop) says I should try to buy it for no more than $6000. I am really torn because it is a very nice car with low miles. But, I don't need another car payment (I owe money on my Wife's Expedition). I might be able to turn around and sell it quickly. In fact, my indy says he could put it on his lot and sell it for $7500 pretty quickly. OR, do I buy it and drive it and try to sell my car? My car (which I really like) would probably only sell for about $4000. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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A couple of quotes: Just say no. Friends don't let friends buy BMWs. On Mon, Jan 25, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com wrote: I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the auction prices. These same cars are bringing $6-6500 at AUCTION with around 60-70,000 miles. It is very clean and in great shape EXCEPT, it has a scrape on the rear fender/bumper where the seller scraped their brick mailbox. It doesn't look terrible. But, in order to make it perfect, it will have to be painted because the scratch is into the paint. The car has been serviced at the local dealer since it was new; I called the dealership to confirm the service history. It had the big expensive service deal done at 40,000 miles. The last oil change at the dealer was done in June of 2008 when it had 56,000 miles. Its a one owner car. The seller wants $7500. But, we haven't even tried to negotiate. My indy (who also sells cars at his shop) says I should try to buy it for no more than $6000. I am really torn because it is a very nice car with low miles. But, I don't need another car payment (I owe money on my Wife's Expedition). I might be able to turn around and sell it quickly. In fact, my indy says he could put it on his lot and sell it for $7500 pretty quickly. OR, do I buy it and drive it and try to sell my car? My car (which I really like) would probably only sell for about $4000. Donald H. Snook -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Buy the new one, put them both up for sale. If the old one sells first drive the new one until it sells, then buy a MB. There is a 95 E320 for sale. Looks pretty good from 10 feet. It is not a rust belt car. Or call up OK don and see if he will sell his 2.5 for the combined sale price of both bimmers. Or you can call me up and I might sell one of mine Or you can buy Craig's 300D Or you can buy Gump I have a dilemma. I found a 2000 BMW 528i with only 58,000 miles that a friend of mine is selling. The Loan value is $8400 (retail is $11,900). I had a friend of mine who is at a dealership check the auction prices. These same cars are bringing $6-6500 at AUCTION with around 60-70,000 miles. It is very clean and in great shape EXCEPT, it has a scrape on the rear fender/bumper where the seller scraped their brick mailbox. It doesn't look terrible. But, in order to make it perfect, it will have to be painted because the scratch is into the paint. The car has been serviced at the local dealer since it was new; I called the dealership to confirm the service history. It had the big expensive service deal done at 40,000 miles. The last oil change at the dealer was done in June of 2008 when it had 56,000 miles. Its a one owner car. The seller wants $7500. But, we haven't even tried to negotiate. My indy (who also sells cars at his shop) says I should try to buy it for no more than $6000. I am really torn because it is a very nice car with low miles. But, I don't need another car payment (I owe money on my Wife's Expedition). I might be able to turn around and sell it quickly. In fact, my indy says he could put it on his lot and sell it for $7500 pretty quickly. OR, do I buy it and drive it and try to sell my car? My car (which I really like) would probably only sell for about $4000. Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:23:41 -0700 Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It does look very nice, but the engine compartment pics do evidence some sign of what I take to be road salt related pitting ... Boy, Joe, you sure have a sharp eye. Where exactly do you see the pitting? Thanks, Craig
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Welll, I may have imagined that. I was lookin at the dull grey spots on the sound panel in the second e/c pic, and maybe some slightly suspect spots on the v/c and crossover. Guess where I'm coming from is that to me at least a 15-16 yr old car from that part of the world has just *got* to be suspect. Looks like a better candidate than was the albatross though. :( Flame suit on. joe On 8/9/05, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 10:23:41 -0700 Joe Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It does look very nice, but the engine compartment pics do evidence some sign of what I take to be road salt related pitting ... Boy, Joe, you sure have a sharp eye. Where exactly do you see the pitting? Thanks, Craig ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Fellow Listers, A customer of mine is seeking a car to use for his traveling sales job. He averages 60,000 miles/year. He was thinking of rebuilding a 300sd w126 for this, but the cost of doing so has him thinking of moving into something else or at least a far nicer example. Does anyone have any recommendations of what would be an ideal car for him to use? A later w126 perchance? Also, does anyone have a car for sale that would be up to this sort of use? He would like to find a car that would last him for 3-4 years (200k miles plus) at a minimum without having to perform major repairs. His budget limits him to under $10k. Ideally he will stay with a diesel due to fuel costs. TIA. Regards, Mathieu
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Let me clarify, the fellow is looking at w126 and w124 cars. He does not want a w123 or anything earlier. Anything newer would likely be out of his price range. Personally, I think a 300D 2.5 would be the ideal car. Now, to only find a nice, low mile example. Mathieu At 12:21 PM 8/9/2005, you wrote: No. At 12:15 PM 8/9/2005, you wrote: Wouldn't Gary's 240D do the job and be fairly economical? ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For new parts see www.buymbparts.com For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Mathieu J. Cama wrote: Fellow Listers, A customer of mine is seeking a car to use for his traveling sales job. He averages 60,000 miles/year. He was thinking of rebuilding a 300sd w126 for this, but the cost of doing so has him thinking of moving into something else or at least a far nicer example. Does anyone have any recommendations of what would be an ideal car for him to use? A later w126 perchance? Also, does anyone have a car for sale that would be up to this sort of use? He would like to find a car that would last him for 3-4 years (200k miles plus) at a minimum without having to perform major repairs. His budget limits him to under $10k. Ideally he will stay with a diesel due to fuel costs. TIA. A 124 300D 2.5 or E300D (90 thru '95) in good shape could be ideal. The 124 is a LOVELY car to drive on the highway and 30+ mpg of the 602.96 or 606.91 engines are easily attainable (36 mpg is possible under good conditions). In high mileage situations and highway driving 350-500kmi lifespans with FEW problems are very common. These cars are usually quite affordable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
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Marshall, Any thoughts about this one? TIA. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A1702159Bhttp://makeashorterlink.com/?A1702159B Mathieu A 124 300D 2.5 or E300D (90 thru '95) in good shape could be ideal. The 124 is a LOVELY car to drive on the highway and 30+ mpg of the 602.96 or 606.91 engines are easily attainable (36 mpg is possible under good conditions). In high mileage situations and highway driving 350-500kmi lifespans with FEW problems are very common. These cars are usually quite affordable. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 181Kmi,'87 190D 2.5 199Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 227Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 159Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 234kmi Diesel Technical Advisor MBCA, member GWSection http://www.dhc.net/~pmhack/mercedes/mbooth1.htm
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Hi Mathieu, For driving 60kmi per year, I would want something with good MPG, unless the company is paying for it. I would strongly lean torwards a 1990-93 300D 2.5T in excellent condition and fairly low miles (low 100's). They should be plentiful in that price range. If he needs the extra room of an S-class, I'd go with the 300SDL. I would not want an OM617, he'd be doing valve adjustments every few months... ;-) -Dave M. -- Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 11:54:06 -0400 From: Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Car advice Fellow Listers, A customer of mine is seeking a car to use for his traveling sales job. He averages 60,000 miles/year. He was thinking of rebuilding a 300sd w126 for this, but the cost of doing so has him thinking of moving into something else or at least a far nicer example. Does anyone have any recommendations of what would be an ideal car for him to use? A later w126 perchance? Also, does anyone have a car for sale that would be up to this sort of use? He would like to find a car that would last him for 3-4 years (200k miles plus) at a minimum without having to perform major repairs. His budget limits him to under $10k. Ideally he will stay with a diesel due to fuel costs. TIA. Regards, Mathieu
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For the kind of use that's being contemplated I wouldn't touch this one w/o a very thorough PPI, looking very carefully for any signs of corrosion or any electrical gremlins. It does look very nice, but the engine compartment pics do evidence some sign of what I take to be road salt related pitting; if you can see it there I'd think it likely that there's more worse in less obvious places. If it's not altogether impractical you'd do well to expand your search to well beyond the perimeter of the salt belt. joe On 8/9/05, Mathieu J. Cama [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Marshall, Any thoughts about this one? TIA. http://makeashorterlink.com/?A1702159B
