Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I gotta razz Kaleb on a regular basis.  It keeps him humble.

-D


> On May 24, 2017, at 5:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Take it outside please.
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Take it outside please.

On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 5:08 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I think I tripled my money on that deal. I had full intention of not
> selling that car but the guy wanted it real bad.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 24, 2017, at 3:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I wouldn’t have answered the phone anyway.  I gave you too good of a
> deal on that car because i just wanted to get rid of it.
> >
> > And then you dumped it to some Arkie used car guy.  Sad, just another
> chapter of “Okieboy buys nice car and dumps it realizing later he should
> have kept it.”
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> >> On May 24, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I forgot about an example. I bought the lwb off poos, flew down to
> Tampa, picked car up and stayed the night in st Pete. Next morning battery
> was dead. Alternator was dead. Did I call poos? No. I got to an autozone
> and bought a new one and installed it in the parking lot.
> >>
> >> Hmm maybe poos does sell piles of crap. Lord only know what that car
> would have brought on BAT.
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I think I tripled my money on that deal. I had full intention of not selling 
that car but the guy wanted it real bad.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 24, 2017, at 3:46 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I wouldn’t have answered the phone anyway.  I gave you too good of a deal on 
> that car because i just wanted to get rid of it.
> 
> And then you dumped it to some Arkie used car guy.  Sad, just another chapter 
> of “Okieboy buys nice car and dumps it realizing later he should have kept 
> it.”
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 24, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I forgot about an example. I bought the lwb off poos, flew down to Tampa, 
>> picked car up and stayed the night in st Pete. Next morning battery was 
>> dead. Alternator was dead. Did I call poos? No. I got to an autozone and 
>> bought a new one and installed it in the parking lot.
>> 
>> Hmm maybe poos does sell piles of crap. Lord only know what that car would 
>> have brought on BAT.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I wouldn’t have answered the phone anyway.  I gave you too good of a deal on 
that car because i just wanted to get rid of it.

And then you dumped it to some Arkie used car guy.  Sad, just another chapter 
of “Okieboy buys nice car and dumps it realizing later he should have kept it.”

-D


> On May 24, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I forgot about an example. I bought the lwb off poos, flew down to Tampa, 
> picked car up and stayed the night in st Pete. Next morning battery was dead. 
> Alternator was dead. Did I call poos? No. I got to an autozone and bought a 
> new one and installed it in the parking lot.
> 
> Hmm maybe poos does sell piles of crap. Lord only know what that car would 
> have brought on BAT.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

I forgot about an example. I bought the lwb off poos, flew down to Tampa, 
picked car up and stayed the night in st Pete. Next morning battery was dead. 
Alternator was dead. Did I call poos? No. I got to an autozone and bought a new 
one and installed it in the parking lot.

Hmm maybe poos does sell piles of crap. Lord only know what that car would have 
brought on BAT.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 24, 2017, at 10:52 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes 
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> Wow.  This is getting ridiculous.  If he buys as many cars as you reported, 
> he should have enough experience to know that he is out of luck.  He probably 
> just pesters and annoys a seller until they give in.   
> 
> Don Snook 
> 
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> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:22 PM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!
> 
> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
> call him.
> 
> Oh, brother.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
>> within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
>> remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
>> advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid 
>> also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
>> -- 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

I was thinking about that just now.  I felt bad about it.  That was bad timing 
indeed.  

Don Snook 

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The odometer died about 24 miles from Snooks house when I bought the 300D 2.5T 
from him in Wichita - told him when he reached out and asked how the trip home 
was - but never thought about seeking redress - it was an old used car . . .

On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 7:45 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:

> Thanks, everyone. Your comments make me feel better. I understand 
> clearly that a used car is a used car, and that stuff can break 10 
> miles or 100 miles from where you got the car - or never for that matter.
>
> I pride myself in being as open and honest about any car I sell and 
> even if stuff breaks, I still feel bad about it. That doesn't mean I 
> feel obligated to fix or make it right.  The buyer has to do their due 
> diligence whether they rely on their personal experience or get a PPI 
> done.  I just don't want to have to deal with the hassle of an angry buyer.
>
>  I've really been lucky in that I've never had a car I've bought crap 
> out on me on my way home (yet.)  Maybe I'm just living right or I'm 
> cautious enough to know when to forego the drive and pay to have it 
> shipped.  I know that fear when you're driving a new to you car and 
> something acts up or you hear a weird noise - freaks you out and puts 
> you on edge for a good 10-20 miles.
>
> I'm going to ignore the request for a phone call and see if he tries 
> to reach out to me tomorrow.  If he does I'll see if he reveals what 
> his motivation is. I'll certainly help him get the bad shock replaced 
> if he's civil. If not, the door closes and he gets blocked.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 23, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > No that is ridiculous to call about a flat tire. Geez
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 23, 2017, at 5:45 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Beginning to sound like a scam artistWants you to feel bad and 
> >> offer
> him some money back
> >> Would you call to complain about a flat tire?
> >> Cut him loose. I would not respond.
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
> >> -------- Original message From: Dan--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2017-05-23  5:22 PM  (GMT-06:00) To:
> Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "d...@penoff.com" 
> < d...@penoff.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!
> >> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He 
> >> wants me
> to call him.
> >>
> >> Oh, brother.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the 
> >>> new
> owner within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something 
> else I don't remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have 
> fixed those in advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes 
> sometimes.  I think the kid also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked 
> the muffler off.
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Mitch wrote: 

"When I drove the S210 home from MA, it lost a lot of air in the left front 
overnight in Ohio. That leak turned out to be a cracked rim. And no, I never 
told the seller about it, even though he'd almost surely been airing it up 
daily and failed to mention it to me. I just bought another rim on eBay for $55 
and went on with my life." 

That is the way it is supposed to work.  Unless the seller actively concealed 
something (and your story is close), then it is part of the purchase of a used 
car -- at least from a private seller.  

Don Snook  


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Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

Geez. I had a better trip from Port Charlotte to Charlotte Michigan in the $550 
W116. Spent the night in northern Georgia, found a low tire the next morning, 
blew it up before I left the motel, then when I got out of Chattanooga traffic 
I noticed a vibration in the rear. Turned out to be a dead shock absorber, 
which the seller masked by running 20psi in the right rear. That was my only 
mishap though (unless almost looping it in the rain when it downshifted into 
first in a low speed corner counts as a mishap). And IIRC he told me it needed 
shocks before I left Michigan.

When I drove the S210 home from MA, it lost a lot of air in the left front 
overnight in Ohio. That leak turned out to be a cracked rim. And no, I never 
told the seller about it, even though he'd almost surely been airing it up 
daily and failed to mention it to me. I just bought another rim on eBay for $55 
and went on with my life. 
Mitch. 

> On May 23, 2017 at 6:22 PM Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
> call him.


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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Donald Snook via Mercedes]

Wow.  This is getting ridiculous.  If he buys as many cars as you reported, he 
should have enough experience to know that he is out of luck.  He probably just 
pesters and annoys a seller until they give in.   

Don Snook 

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Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to call 
him.

Oh, brother.

-D

> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
> within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
> remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
> advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid 
> also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
> -- 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

Also, make sure the fuse terminals are clean.  Heat is what blows fuses,
and a high-stress fuse in a dirty holder can blow for "no good reason".

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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Just pop in a higher rated fuse - that's what I did.  No problems since.

Andrew
1983 300TD

On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 8:31 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> If it still has the fuse in the fuse box it is common. They issued a fix
> which was a separate strip fuse outside the fuse box.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 24, 2017, at 6:39 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Got a text from him this morning. Says he's about 2-1/2 hours from home,
> and other than the tire the ACC blower fuse has blown several times.  He's
> not complaining but asking for any suggestions on how to resolve the
> situation.  That is far more pleasant than I expected, so I'll offer
> suggestions.
> >
> > I suspect the blower isn't used to running for such extended periods and
> probably needs lubrication.  At least that's what I'm going to suggest he
> do - drop the blower and hit the bushings with some ATF when he gets home.
> >
> > -D
> >
> > On May 23, 2017, at 10:38 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> >>>
> >>> So what's the story with that? How did it [Ethelred] end up a parts
> car?
> >>
> >>
> >> Some people should _not_ buy a used car.  I don't think the woman I
> sold it
> >> to was able to deal with its inevitable age-related issues.  I know she
> >> never titled it in her name, because the popo's came after me for
> parking
> >> tickets.  Idiots in State.  Why was _I_ responsible for contacting
> >> Department A and forwarding the paperwork to Department B?
> >>
> >> Anyway, I saw it a year or so ago in front of a garage, and the paint
> was
> >> really looking bad.  (It looked fairly good when it left me.)  Next
> time I
> >> saw it, it was at my guy's place, looking even worse.  It was hard to
> tell
> >> whether it had been mine or not, they all do look alike, but the
> brand-new
> >> upholstery decided it for me.  That, and the fact that the trunk paint
> was
> >> still good.  (I had had that repainted.)
> >>
> >> That was a fun, _fun_ little car.  Too bad it got ruined.
> >>
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

If it still has the fuse in the fuse box it is common. They issued a fix which 
was a separate strip fuse outside the fuse box.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 24, 2017, at 6:39 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Got a text from him this morning. Says he's about 2-1/2 hours from home, and 
> other than the tire the ACC blower fuse has blown several times.  He's not 
> complaining but asking for any suggestions on how to resolve the situation.  
> That is far more pleasant than I expected, so I'll offer suggestions.
> 
> I suspect the blower isn't used to running for such extended periods and 
> probably needs lubrication.  At least that's what I'm going to suggest he do 
> - drop the blower and hit the bushings with some ATF when he gets home.
> 
> -D
> 
> On May 23, 2017, at 10:38 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
>>> 
>>> So what's the story with that? How did it [Ethelred] end up a parts car?
>> 
>> 
>> Some people should _not_ buy a used car.  I don't think the woman I sold it
>> to was able to deal with its inevitable age-related issues.  I know she
>> never titled it in her name, because the popo's came after me for parking
>> tickets.  Idiots in State.  Why was _I_ responsible for contacting
>> Department A and forwarding the paperwork to Department B?
>> 
>> Anyway, I saw it a year or so ago in front of a garage, and the paint was
>> really looking bad.  (It looked fairly good when it left me.)  Next time I
>> saw it, it was at my guy's place, looking even worse.  It was hard to tell
>> whether it had been mine or not, they all do look alike, but the brand-new
>> upholstery decided it for me.  That, and the fact that the trunk paint was
>> still good.  (I had had that repainted.)
>> 
>> That was a fun, _fun_ little car.  Too bad it got ruined.
>> 
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[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Got a text from him this morning. Says he's about 2-1/2 hours from home, and 
other than the tire the ACC blower fuse has blown several times.  He's not 
complaining but asking for any suggestions on how to resolve the situation.  
That is far more pleasant than I expected, so I'll offer suggestions.

I suspect the blower isn't used to running for such extended periods and 
probably needs lubrication.  At least that's what I'm going to suggest he do - 
drop the blower and hit the bushings with some ATF when he gets home.

-D

On May 23, 2017, at 10:38 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
wrote:

>> 
>> So what's the story with that? How did it [Ethelred] end up a parts car?
> 
> 
> Some people should _not_ buy a used car.  I don't think the woman I sold it
> to was able to deal with its inevitable age-related issues.  I know she
> never titled it in her name, because the popo's came after me for parking
> tickets.  Idiots in State.  Why was _I_ responsible for contacting
> Department A and forwarding the paperwork to Department B?
> 
> Anyway, I saw it a year or so ago in front of a garage, and the paint was
> really looking bad.  (It looked fairly good when it left me.)  Next time I
> saw it, it was at my guy's place, looking even worse.  It was hard to tell
> whether it had been mine or not, they all do look alike, but the brand-new
> upholstery decided it for me.  That, and the fact that the trunk paint was
> still good.  (I had had that repainted.)
> 
> That was a fun, _fun_ little car.  Too bad it got ruined.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Jim Cathey via Mercedes]

>
> So what's the story with that? How did it [Ethelred] end up a parts car?


Some people should _not_ buy a used car.  I don't think the woman I sold it
to was able to deal with its inevitable age-related issues.  I know she
never titled it in her name, because the popo's came after me for parking
tickets.  Idiots in State.  Why was _I_ responsible for contacting
Department A and forwarding the paperwork to Department B?

Anyway, I saw it a year or so ago in front of a garage, and the paint was
really looking bad.  (It looked fairly good when it left me.)  Next time I
saw it, it was at my guy's place, looking even worse.  It was hard to tell
whether it had been mine or not, they all do look alike, but the brand-new
upholstery decided it for me.  That, and the fact that the trunk paint was
still good.  (I had had that repainted.)

That was a fun, _fun_ little car.  Too bad it got ruined.

-- Jim
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[OK Don via Mercedes]

The odometer died about 24 miles from Snooks house when I bought the 300D
2.5T from him in Wichita - told him when he reached out and asked how the
trip home was - but never thought about seeking redress - it was an old
used car . . .

On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 7:45 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
wrote:

> Thanks, everyone. Your comments make me feel better. I understand clearly
> that a used car is a used car, and that stuff can break 10 miles or 100
> miles from where you got the car - or never for that matter.
>
> I pride myself in being as open and honest about any car I sell and even
> if stuff breaks, I still feel bad about it. That doesn't mean I feel
> obligated to fix or make it right.  The buyer has to do their due diligence
> whether they rely on their personal experience or get a PPI done.  I just
> don't want to have to deal with the hassle of an angry buyer.
>
>  I've really been lucky in that I've never had a car I've bought crap out
> on me on my way home (yet.)  Maybe I'm just living right or I'm cautious
> enough to know when to forego the drive and pay to have it shipped.  I know
> that fear when you're driving a new to you car and something acts up or you
> hear a weird noise - freaks you out and puts you on edge for a good 10-20
> miles.
>
> I'm going to ignore the request for a phone call and see if he tries to
> reach out to me tomorrow.  If he does I'll see if he reveals what his
> motivation is. I'll certainly help him get the bad shock replaced if he's
> civil. If not, the door closes and he gets blocked.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 23, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > No that is ridiculous to call about a flat tire. Geez
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 23, 2017, at 5:45 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Beginning to sound like a scam artistWants you to feel bad and offer
> him some money back
> >> Would you call to complain about a flat tire?
> >> Cut him loose. I would not respond.
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
> >>  Original message --------From: Dan--- via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2017-05-23  5:22 PM  (GMT-06:00) To:
> Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "d...@penoff.com" <
> d...@penoff.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!
> >> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me
> to call him.
> >>
> >> Oh, brother.
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new
> owner within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I
> don't remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those
> in advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the
> kid also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
> >>> --
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[Dimitri via Mercedes]

Knowing you and how thorough you are, I know that you'd never willingly deceive 
or misrepresent a car. Therefore, you should not feel bad. This guy sounds like 
a wheeler dealer scam artist. I'd tell him to go fly a kite.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Thanks, everyone. Your comments make me feel better. I understand clearly 
> that a used car is a used car, and that stuff can break 10 miles or 100 miles 
> from where you got the car - or never for that matter.
> 
> I pride myself in being as open and honest about any car I sell and even if 
> stuff breaks, I still feel bad about it. That doesn't mean I feel obligated 
> to fix or make it right.  The buyer has to do their due diligence whether 
> they rely on their personal experience or get a PPI done.  I just don't want 
> to have to deal with the hassle of an angry buyer.
> 
> I've really been lucky in that I've never had a car I've bought crap out on 
> me on my way home (yet.)  Maybe I'm just living right or I'm cautious enough 
> to know when to forego the drive and pay to have it shipped.  I know that 
> fear when you're driving a new to you car and something acts up or you hear a 
> weird noise - freaks you out and puts you on edge for a good 10-20 miles.
> 
> I'm going to ignore the request for a phone call and see if he tries to reach 
> out to me tomorrow.  If he does I'll see if he reveals what his motivation 
> is. I'll certainly help him get the bad shock replaced if he's civil. If not, 
> the door closes and he gets blocked.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> No that is ridiculous to call about a flat tire. Geez 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 23, 2017, at 5:45 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Beginning to sound like a scam artistWants you to feel bad and offer him 
>>> some money back
>>> Would you call to complain about a flat tire?
>>> Cut him loose. I would not respond.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>>> -------- Original message From: Dan--- via Mercedes 
>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2017-05-23  5:22 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes 
>>> Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "d...@penoff.com" 
>>> <d...@penoff.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away! 
>>> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
>>> call him.
>>> 
>>> Oh, brother.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes 
>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new 
>>>> owner within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else 
>>>> I don't remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed 
>>>> those in advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think 
>>>> the kid also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
>>>> -- 
>>>> Max Dillon
>>>> Charleston SC
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>>>> '95 E300
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[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Thanks, everyone. Your comments make me feel better. I understand clearly that 
a used car is a used car, and that stuff can break 10 miles or 100 miles from 
where you got the car - or never for that matter.

I pride myself in being as open and honest about any car I sell and even if 
stuff breaks, I still feel bad about it. That doesn't mean I feel obligated to 
fix or make it right.  The buyer has to do their due diligence whether they 
rely on their personal experience or get a PPI done.  I just don't want to have 
to deal with the hassle of an angry buyer.

 I've really been lucky in that I've never had a car I've bought crap out on me 
on my way home (yet.)  Maybe I'm just living right or I'm cautious enough to 
know when to forego the drive and pay to have it shipped.  I know that fear 
when you're driving a new to you car and something acts up or you hear a weird 
noise - freaks you out and puts you on edge for a good 10-20 miles.

I'm going to ignore the request for a phone call and see if he tries to reach 
out to me tomorrow.  If he does I'll see if he reveals what his motivation is. 
I'll certainly help him get the bad shock replaced if he's civil. If not, the 
door closes and he gets blocked.

-D

> On May 23, 2017, at 8:06 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> No that is ridiculous to call about a flat tire. Geez 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 5:45 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Beginning to sound like a scam artistWants you to feel bad and offer him 
>> some money back
>> Would you call to complain about a flat tire?
>> Cut him loose. I would not respond.
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>>  Original message From: Dan--- via Mercedes 
>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2017-05-23  5:22 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes 
>> Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "d...@penoff.com" 
>> <d...@penoff.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away! 
>> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
>> call him.
>> 
>> Oh, brother.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes 
>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new 
>>> owner within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I 
>>> don't remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those 
>>> in advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the 
>>> kid also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
>>> -- 
>>> Max Dillon
>>> Charleston SC
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[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

No that is ridiculous to call about a flat tire. Geez 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2017, at 5:45 PM, tyee165 via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> Beginning to sound like a scam artistWants you to feel bad and offer him some 
> money back
> Would you call to complain about a flat tire?
> Cut him loose. I would not respond.
> 
> 
> Sent from my Galaxy Tab® A
>  Original message From: Dan--- via Mercedes 
> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Date: 2017-05-23  5:22 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes 
> Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "d...@penoff.com" 
> <d...@penoff.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away! 
> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
> call him.
> 
> Oh, brother.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
>> within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
>> remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
>> advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid 
>> also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
>> -- 
>> Max Dillon
>> Charleston SC
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[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

"I'm going to ignore it forever."

There, I fixed it!

He's a big boy, that is a very nice car.

-
Max
Charleston SC

On Tue, May 23, 2017 at 6:37 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> I’m going to ignore it for now.  This is really a PITA.
>
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[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

> On May 23, 2017 at 2:58 PM Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> What Dimitri said. 
> He just wants money back.
> 
> Lebanese = Arab = descendants of Abraham = cheap. 

A dealer told me that some Arab owned used car dealer in the Detroit area was 
famous for demanding refunds on every auction car they bought, claiming 
undisclosed faults. 
Mitch.

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[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Geez. I had a better trip from Port Charlotte to Charlotte Michigan in
the $550 W116. Spent the night in northern Georgia, found a low tire the next 
morning, blew it up before I left the motel, then when I got out of Chattanooga 
traffic I noticed a vibration in the rear. Turned out to be a dead shock 
absorber, which the seller masked by running 20psi in the right rear. That was 
my only mishap though (unless almost looping it in the rain when it downshifted 
into first in a low speed corner counts as a mishap). And IIRC he told me it 
needed shocks before I left Michigan.

When I drove the S210 home from MA, it lost a lot of air in the left front 
overnight in Ohio. That leak turned out to be a cracked rim. And no, I never 
told the seller about it, even though he'd almost surely been airing it up 
daily and failed to mention it to me. I just bought another rim on eBay for $55 
and went on with my life. 
Mitch. 

> On May 23, 2017 at 6:22 PM Dan--- via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> 
> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
> call him.

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[tyee165 via Mercedes]

Beginning to sound like a scam artistWants you to feel bad and offer him some 
money back
Would you call to complain about a flat tire?
Cut him loose. I would not respond.


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Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "d...@penoff.com" <d...@penoff.com> 
Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away! 
Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to call 
him.

Oh, brother.

-D

> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> 
> wrote:
> 
> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
> within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
> remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
> advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid 
> also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
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[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I’m going to ignore it for now.  This is really a PITA.

Good thing I bought a brand new spare to replace the 20 year old one that was 
in the car.

-D


> On May 23, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Oh boy. Is he going to call you in a couple of years because the tires are 
> worn out?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
>> call him.
>> 
>> Oh, brother.
>> 
>> -D
>> 


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[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

Oh boy. Is he going to call you in a couple of years because the tires are worn 
out?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2017, at 5:22 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to 
> call him.
> 
> Oh, brother.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
>> within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
>> remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
>> advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid 
>> also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
>> -- 
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[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Just got a text from the guy with a picture of a flat tire. He wants me to call 
him.

Oh, brother.

-D

> On May 23, 2017, at 4:45 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
> within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
> remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
> advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid 
> also ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
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[archer75--- via Mercedes]

How did he know the shock was leaking? I only noticed the shock on my 240D was 
leaking when I checked the diff oil on routine service.

Also, I understand the legal significance of "as is", but what is the legal 
significance of "where is"?
Thanks,
Gerry
~~~
Dan Penoff wrote:
> > I have a lifetime guarantee on the shock from FCP Euro for which I will 
> > help him get it replaced, that’s not a problem. It’s just weird that the 
> > shock suddenly failed.  I’ve never had a Bilstein fail on me before.  I 
> > looked on the garage floor and there’s nothing where the left rear wheel 
> > was to suggest it was leaking previously. Strange.
> > 
> > As for the cruise control, my response is, “It’s a 35 year old car and 
> > stuff is going to break.”
> > 
> > This guy is not a Mercedes person and clearly did not know the car based on 
> > his comments and questions.  I provided him with all the documentation and 
> > answered all of his questions as honestly as possible, that’s about all I 
> > can do.  It was his option to get a PPI, he elected not to - not that it 
> > would have revealed anything that wasn’t already known.
> > 
> > I got cash and the bill of sale stating the car was sold as-is, where-is.  
> > He’s either driving or transporting it to Grand Rapids - it is no longer my 
> > car nor do I bear any responsibility for it.
> > 
> > Grr.
> > 
> > -D
> > 
> > 
> > 
> >> On May 23, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
> >> wrote:
> >> 
> >> It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not 
> >> a ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck 
> >> it up or buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.
> >> 
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >> 
> >>> On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> >>>  wrote:
> >>> 
> >>> 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand 
> >>> Rapids.
> >>> 
> >>> He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
> >>> brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise 
> >>> control has quit.
> >>> 
> >>> Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s 
> >>> “as-is, where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell 
> >>> it.  Geez.
> >>> 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

When I sold my daily drive 123 wagon, the speedometer died for the new owner 
within a couple miles of leaving my house,  and then something else I don't 
remember died later in that trip.  I felt bad, would have fixed those in 
advance if I'd known, but that is how it goes sometimes.  I think the kid also 
ran over a tire at highway speed and knocked the muffler off.
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I think all of us here must be DoAs!

--FT


On 5/23/17 2:58 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote:

What Dimitri said.
He just wants money back.

Lebanese = Arab = descendants of Abraham = cheap.
'Nuff said.

No offense intended for present company. ‎
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   Original Message
From: Dimitri via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:04 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Dimitri
Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not a 
ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck it up or 
buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.

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[Dimitri via Mercedes]

Yes alpha omega. Haha yes!

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> On May 23, 2017, at 2:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> And that’s Alpha Omega Foreign Car, correct?  Will I hear bouzoukis playing 
> in the background when I call?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Dan, there is a grey finnie 230S with red mb tex interior here in Brighton, 
>> MA that my mechanic has on his lot. I could swear that it's the same car my 
>> brother owned about 5 years ago. 
>> 
>> Mechanic's name is Peter. (617) 789-4864 if you or he is interested in 
>> selling.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Dimitri via Mercedes]

Sure if you want. I know him for 20 years.

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> On May 23, 2017, at 2:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Thanks, Dimitri.  Should I drop your name?
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Dan, there is a grey finnie 230S with red mb tex interior here in Brighton, 
>> MA that my mechanic has on his lot. I could swear that it's the same car my 
>> brother owned about 5 years ago. 
>> 
>> Mechanic's name is Peter. (617) 789-4864 if you or he is interested in 
>> selling.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

What Dimitri said. 
He just wants money back.

Lebanese = Arab = descendants of Abraham = cheap. 
'Nuff said. 

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  Original Message  
From: Dimitri via Mercedes
Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 11:04 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Reply To: Mercedes Discussion List
Cc: Dimitri
Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not a 
ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck it up or 
buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.

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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

And that’s Alpha Omega Foreign Car, correct?  Will I hear bouzoukis playing in 
the background when I call?

-D


> On May 23, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Dan, there is a grey finnie 230S with red mb tex interior here in Brighton, 
> MA that my mechanic has on his lot. I could swear that it's the same car my 
> brother owned about 5 years ago. 
> 
> Mechanic's name is Peter. (617) 789-4864 if you or he is interested in 
> selling.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

DON'T!!! He'll think you're another richass guy with lots of money to 
spend on Benzes!


--FT


On 5/23/17 2:28 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Thanks, Dimitri.  Should I drop your name?

-D



On May 23, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
wrote:

Dan, there is a grey finnie 230S with red mb tex interior here in Brighton, MA 
that my mechanic has on his lot. I could swear that it's the same car my 
brother owned about 5 years ago.

Mechanic's name is Peter. (617) 789-4864 if you or he is interested in selling.

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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Thanks, Dimitri.  Should I drop your name?

-D


> On May 23, 2017, at 12:46 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Dan, there is a grey finnie 230S with red mb tex interior here in Brighton, 
> MA that my mechanic has on his lot. I could swear that it's the same car my 
> brother owned about 5 years ago. 
> 
> Mechanic's name is Peter. (617) 789-4864 if you or he is interested in 
> selling.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

your goobermnt money at work.


Dan--- via Mercedes 
May 23, 2017 at 11:08 AM
To be honest I couldn't figure this guy out. He's a middle aged 
business owner who is originally from Lebanon (the country) that buys 
and sells all sorts of cars. He didn't appear to be a flipper. He is 
buying a Porsche 911 later this week in MI and just sold a VW Thing on 
BAT. He spent last weekend at a big Subaru meet at the place in PA 
(Hershey?) where they have the big car meets all summer with an older 
Subaru that's apparently somewhat rare and worth some dough. He was 
complaining about BAT because he wants to sell the Subaru and they 
don't agree with the reserve he wants. He's had Hummers, Land Rovers 
and Acuras, to name a few, according to what he told me.


He's all over the place as far as cars from the way he talked. Not 
sure what's going on there. All cash, I know that, as he sort of 
railed about having to report cash transactions with his bank.


Strange. Just glad it's over and I can start searching in earnest for 
a finnie.


-D


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[Dimitri via Mercedes]

Dan, there is a grey finnie 230S with red mb tex interior here in Brighton, MA 
that my mechanic has on his lot. I could swear that it's the same car my 
brother owned about 5 years ago. 

Mechanic's name is Peter. (617) 789-4864 if you or he is interested in selling.

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2017, at 12:08 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> To be honest I couldn't figure this guy out. He's a middle aged business 
> owner who is originally from Lebanon (the country) that buys and sells all 
> sorts of cars. He didn't appear to be a flipper. He is buying a Porsche 911 
> later this week in MI and just sold a VW Thing on BAT. He spent last weekend 
> at a big Subaru meet at the place in PA (Hershey?) where they have the big 
> car meets all summer with an older Subaru that's apparently somewhat rare and 
> worth some dough. He was complaining about BAT because he wants to sell the 
> Subaru and they don't agree with the reserve he wants.  He's had Hummers, 
> Land Rovers and Acuras, to name a few, according to what he told me.
> 
> He's all over the place as far as cars from the way he talked.  Not sure 
> what's going on there.  All cash, I know that, as he sort of railed about 
> having to report cash transactions with his bank.
> 
> Strange.  Just glad it's over and I can start searching in earnest for a 
> finnie.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> So what is the guys story as to why he bid so much for this car given that 
>> he is not a mb guy and seems to know noting about them? I guess maybe that 
>> explains why these go for so much on BAT, it's people who think just because 
>> it has a star it's worth a ton of money. I get people talk about how rich I 
>> must be driving my 25 year old $2k cars when they are driving a $50k pickup 
>> truck. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 23, 2017, at 10:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a lifetime guarantee on the shock from FCP Euro for which I will 
>>> help him get it replaced, that’s not a problem. It’s just weird that the 
>>> shock suddenly failed.  I’ve never had a Bilstein fail on me before.  I 
>>> looked on the garage floor and there’s nothing where the left rear wheel 
>>> was to suggest it was leaking previously. Strange.
>>> 
>>> As for the cruise control, my response is, “It’s a 35 year old car and 
>>> stuff is going to break.”
>>> 
>>> This guy is not a Mercedes person and clearly did not know the car based on 
>>> his comments and questions.  I provided him with all the documentation and 
>>> answered all of his questions as honestly as possible, that’s about all I 
>>> can do.  It was his option to get a PPI, he elected not to - not that it 
>>> would have revealed anything that wasn’t already known.
>>> 
>>> I got cash and the bill of sale stating the car was sold as-is, where-is.  
>>> He’s either driving or transporting it to Grand Rapids - it is no longer my 
>>> car nor do I bear any responsibility for it.
>>> 
>>> Grr.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 23, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
 wrote:
 
 It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not 
 a ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck 
 it up or buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand 
> Rapids.
> 
> He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
> brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise 
> control has quit.
> 
> Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s 
> “as-is, where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell 
> it.  Geez.
> 
> I need to adopt a Kaleb mindset and let it go…
> 
> -D
> 
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[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

So what's he story with that? How did it end up a parts car?

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> On May 23, 2017, at 11:20 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It's hard, selling a car you've had for awhile.  I'm still in shock that
> that 380SL I enjoyed so much (Ethelred the Unready) is now a parts car at
> my mechanic's place.  Brand new GAHH upholstery and all.
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It's hard, selling a car you've had for awhile.  I'm still in shock that
that 380SL I enjoyed so much (Ethelred the Unready) is now a parts car at
my mechanic's place.  Brand new GAHH upholstery and all.

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[Dan--- via Mercedes]

To be honest I couldn't figure this guy out. He's a middle aged business owner 
who is originally from Lebanon (the country) that buys and sells all sorts of 
cars. He didn't appear to be a flipper. He is buying a Porsche 911 later this 
week in MI and just sold a VW Thing on BAT. He spent last weekend at a big 
Subaru meet at the place in PA (Hershey?) where they have the big car meets all 
summer with an older Subaru that's apparently somewhat rare and worth some 
dough. He was complaining about BAT because he wants to sell the Subaru and 
they don't agree with the reserve he wants.  He's had Hummers, Land Rovers and 
Acuras, to name a few, according to what he told me.

He's all over the place as far as cars from the way he talked.  Not sure what's 
going on there.  All cash, I know that, as he sort of railed about having to 
report cash transactions with his bank.

Strange.  Just glad it's over and I can start searching in earnest for a finnie.

-D

> On May 23, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So what is the guys story as to why he bid so much for this car given that he 
> is not a mb guy and seems to know noting about them? I guess maybe that 
> explains why these go for so much on BAT, it's people who think just because 
> it has a star it's worth a ton of money. I get people talk about how rich I 
> must be driving my 25 year old $2k cars when they are driving a $50k pickup 
> truck. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 10:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I have a lifetime guarantee on the shock from FCP Euro for which I will help 
>> him get it replaced, that’s not a problem. It’s just weird that the shock 
>> suddenly failed.  I’ve never had a Bilstein fail on me before.  I looked on 
>> the garage floor and there’s nothing where the left rear wheel was to 
>> suggest it was leaking previously. Strange.
>> 
>> As for the cruise control, my response is, “It’s a 35 year old car and stuff 
>> is going to break.”
>> 
>> This guy is not a Mercedes person and clearly did not know the car based on 
>> his comments and questions.  I provided him with all the documentation and 
>> answered all of his questions as honestly as possible, that’s about all I 
>> can do.  It was his option to get a PPI, he elected not to - not that it 
>> would have revealed anything that wasn’t already known.
>> 
>> I got cash and the bill of sale stating the car was sold as-is, where-is.  
>> He’s either driving or transporting it to Grand Rapids - it is no longer my 
>> car nor do I bear any responsibility for it.
>> 
>> Grr.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 23, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not 
>>> a ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck it 
>>> up or buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand 
 Rapids.
 
 He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
 brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise 
 control has quit.
 
 Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s 
 “as-is, where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell it. 
  Geez.
 
 I need to adopt a Kaleb mindset and let it go…
 
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So what is the guys story as to why he bid so much for this car given that he 
is not a mb guy and seems to know noting about them? I guess maybe that 
explains why these go for so much on BAT, it's people who think just because it 
has a star it's worth a ton of money. I get people talk about how rich I must 
be driving my 25 year old $2k cars when they are driving a $50k pickup truck. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 23, 2017, at 10:47 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I have a lifetime guarantee on the shock from FCP Euro for which I will help 
> him get it replaced, that’s not a problem. It’s just weird that the shock 
> suddenly failed.  I’ve never had a Bilstein fail on me before.  I looked on 
> the garage floor and there’s nothing where the left rear wheel was to suggest 
> it was leaking previously. Strange.
> 
> As for the cruise control, my response is, “It’s a 35 year old car and stuff 
> is going to break.”
> 
> This guy is not a Mercedes person and clearly did not know the car based on 
> his comments and questions.  I provided him with all the documentation and 
> answered all of his questions as honestly as possible, that’s about all I can 
> do.  It was his option to get a PPI, he elected not to - not that it would 
> have revealed anything that wasn’t already known.
> 
> I got cash and the bill of sale stating the car was sold as-is, where-is.  
> He’s either driving or transporting it to Grand Rapids - it is no longer my 
> car nor do I bear any responsibility for it.
> 
> Grr.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 23, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not a 
>> ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck it up 
>> or buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand Rapids.
>>> 
>>> He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
>>> brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise control 
>>> has quit.
>>> 
>>> Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s 
>>> “as-is, where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell it.  
>>> Geez.
>>> 
>>> I need to adopt a Kaleb mindset and let it go…
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
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[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I have a lifetime guarantee on the shock from FCP Euro for which I will help 
him get it replaced, that’s not a problem. It’s just weird that the shock 
suddenly failed.  I’ve never had a Bilstein fail on me before.  I looked on the 
garage floor and there’s nothing where the left rear wheel was to suggest it 
was leaking previously. Strange.

As for the cruise control, my response is, “It’s a 35 year old car and stuff is 
going to break.”

This guy is not a Mercedes person and clearly did not know the car based on his 
comments and questions.  I provided him with all the documentation and answered 
all of his questions as honestly as possible, that’s about all I can do.  It 
was his option to get a PPI, he elected not to - not that it would have 
revealed anything that wasn’t already known.

I got cash and the bill of sale stating the car was sold as-is, where-is.  He’s 
either driving or transporting it to Grand Rapids - it is no longer my car nor 
do I bear any responsibility for it.

Grr.

-D



> On May 23, 2017, at 11:04 AM, Dimitri via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not a 
> ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck it up 
> or buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.
> 
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>> On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand Rapids.
>> 
>> He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
>> brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise control 
>> has quit.
>> 
>> Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s “as-is, 
>> where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell it.  Geez.
>> 
>> I need to adopt a Kaleb mindset and let it go…
>> 
>> -D
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Dimitri via Mercedes]

It's a very old car. Things fail, it's normal and to be expected. It's not a 
ground up nut and bolt resto where everything is new. He needs to suck it up or 
buy a new Camry or other such despicable appliance.

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> On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand Rapids.
> 
> He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
> brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise control 
> has quit.
> 
> Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s “as-is, 
> where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell it.  Geez.
> 
> I need to adopt a Kaleb mindset and let it go…
> 
> -D
> 
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Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

So in other words he wants you to fix it or give his money back

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> On May 23, 2017, at 9:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 1982 300D buyer left this morning with the BAT car to drive to Grand Rapids.
> 
> He just passed Ocala (about two hours north) and he’s texting me that the 
> brand new Bilstein shock on the left rear is leaking and the cruise control 
> has quit.
> 
> Dang it, I hate selling cars.  I do have a bill of sale stating it’s “as-is, 
> where-is” but I feel bad when stuff acts up right after I sell it.  Geez.
> 
> I need to adopt a Kaleb mindset and let it go…
> 
> -D
> 
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