Re: [MBZ] For the girl? and it's green!

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Bought it! It's a nice car, very clean, good body, interior very nice, runs well, ac BLOWS ICE COLD, tires good. Paint a little faded, does Marthapoos make house calls? Saves me an 8hr road trip on this very stormy day to look at an ML500. This was a better deal all around I think. --R

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread 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

Re: [MBZ] WOW! Nice 220D W114

2017-05-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 21/05/2017 9:14 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: Indeed. The VIN of our '72 220D/8 was 115.110-10-225256. Does the 115.115.50.XX of the Frankenheap make it the quintessential 115? The Albatross (240D) was 123.123.12.123356. If it had been built 100 later, maybe I'd have kept it! --

Re: [MBZ] NEW Infiniti steering rack

2017-05-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 21/05/2017 7:48 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: Thanks guys! This is one job that really tempted me to send to a local shop, but prices from $750 to over $1000 rather put me off. - Max Charleston SC That, plus the fact that many auto techs are very rough on the vehicle.

Re: [MBZ] Crack epidemic in the rural areas

2017-05-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
He thought he was posting to BaT. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 23, 2017 9:02:17 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6143634210.html > > >-- >--FT >Winston Churchill: >“Never give in--never, never,

Re: [MBZ] This is nice

2017-05-23 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Not far from my house. I saw that ad earlier, tempting... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 23, 2017 9:40:00 AM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >I might go take a look at it tomorrow if we don't get the ML. > >"Good morning. > > >The car is

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread 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

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So what's he story with that? How did it end up a parts car? Sent from my iPhone > 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

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
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. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread 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

[MBZ] more on the Lexus

2017-05-23 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
http://oppositelock.kinja.com/fix-it-or-sell-it-a-jalop-s-dilemma-1764627523 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] nice but crack price

2017-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Ask the idiot owner. On May 23, 2017 9:25 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: And what kind of SEL? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6120109728.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] For the girl? and it's green!

2017-05-23 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--FT wrote: > I'm going to look at this in a little while Gone Didja see it? tin.man ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread 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

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread 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. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So in other words he wants you to fix it or give his money back Sent from my iPhone > 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

[MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
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

Re: [MBZ] Crack epidemic in the rural areas

2017-05-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Total BS. On May 23, 2017 9:02 AM, "Floyd Thursby via Mercedes" wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6143634210.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, > large or petty, > never give in

Re: [MBZ] This is nice

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I might go take a look at it tomorrow if we don't get the ML. "Good morning. The car is located at The I'ON Club in Mount Pleasant, SC. Let me know what time works best for you. Mehdi" On 5/23/17 9:17 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Looks like a nice car for the money. I’m not sure

Re: [MBZ] These cars have double link Timing Chains so you never have to worry about whether or not it's been changed.

2017-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If you’re looking for a project this could be a decent deal. -D > On May 23, 2017, at 9:03 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > But this might be a good deal > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6133610712.html > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never

Re: [MBZ] For the girl? and it's green!

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I'm going to look at this in a little while --FT On 5/23/17 9:10 AM, Floyd Thursby wrote: THis looks pretty nice and a decent price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6125427100.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large

[MBZ] nice but crack price

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
And what kind of SEL? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6120109728.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the

[MBZ] I took these pics through a mason jar

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
after drinking the shine that was in it https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6112535617.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force;

Re: [MBZ] This is nice

2017-05-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Looks like a nice car for the money. I’m not sure what the issue is with the paint unless there’s something I can’t see in the pictures. Good solid car and very reliable. Only issues might be evaporator and wiring harness? -D > On May 23, 2017, at 9:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >

[MBZ] For the girl? and it's green!

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
THis looks pretty nice and a decent price https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6125427100.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force;

Re: [MBZ] This is nice

2017-05-23 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Yes, and does not seem too overpriced. Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2017, at 8:05 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6131963975.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never,

[MBZ] This is nice

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6131963975.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

[MBZ] These cars have double link Timing Chains so you never have to worry about whether or not it's been changed.

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
But this might be a good deal https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6133610712.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield

[MBZ] Crack epidemic in the rural areas

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6143634210.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-23 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Whassat? Floyd Thursby via Mercedes May 23, 2017 at 7:56 AM You should become a regular contributor to "Goss'" [sic] Garage onMOTORWEEK! --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Radiator bummer

2017-05-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
You should become a regular contributor to "Goss'" [sic] Garage onMOTORWEEK! --FT On 5/22/17 1:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Kent's $35 kit is 2 hunks of 1" copper and epoxy. Then he charges $17 more to look at the how to video. I have 1" copper, so have cut 2 pieces 1.625

Re: [MBZ] Continental Radio Supplier

2017-05-23 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
looks like alpine changed the design The one I bought was bottom or next to the bottom alpine model. The one Gerry posted is several notches up. This one looks more like the older alpines I have.

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