Re: [MBZ] 2002 ML320 - $2,300

2021-10-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
A contender. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2021, at 8:39 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Breathalyzer car? > > https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/burbank-2002-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7400961646.html > > Allan > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] 642 crank shaft

2021-10-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
If you can pull the pan without pulling the engine, just change the bad bearing. The crank should be nitrided (hardened). Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 29, 2021 9:42 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com; davesl...@okiebenz.com; okiet...@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc:

Re: [MBZ] Scam? 1995 S420 - 184k miles - $1,130

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Most likely a scam On 10/29/2021 10:36 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Oddly chosen price. https://decatur.craigslist.org/cto/d/decatur-1995-mercedes-benz-s420/7401063736.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 2002 ML320 - $2,300

2021-10-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Breathalyzer car? https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/burbank-2002-mercedes-benz-ml-320/7400961646.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Scam? 1995 S420 - 184k miles - $1,130

2021-10-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Oddly chosen price. https://decatur.craigslist.org/cto/d/decatur-1995-mercedes-benz-s420/7401063736.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] minor tear and wear - 2000 E320 - 134k miles - $4,900

2021-10-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Looks nice enough, miles aren't too bad, but $5k for a 21 year old car in boring colors? https://louisville.craigslist.org/cto/d/louisville-nice-mercedes-for-sale/7401069437.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] 642 crank shaft

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have that ML with the 642 that has a rod knocking.  Perhaps I should just drop the engine and swap out the crank instead of finding a replacement engine?  Would this work on a 2009?  Does it look like its trashed?

Re: [MBZ] Dune

2021-10-29 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
The new Dune is just as long as the '84 version but ends about a third of the way through the story. It looks like the first episode of a trilogy or mini-series but I see nothing online about follow-on episodes. I found the book confusing when I first read it back in the '60s but the book has

[MBZ] Dune

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I am currently watching this new Dune movie that I guess is a remake of the 1984 Dune movie.  So far it is about a confusing and boring as the first Dune movie.  It has been decades since I have seen the original so maybe I need to try to watch it again for comparison.

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
In our case Mrs. Dan had gone through all the motions with this employer, interviewed in person, signed an offer, etc., etc. We spoke to our attorney to see if we could get some relief, even though Kohler covered a portion of our moving costs. He suggested he contact them about recovery of

[MBZ] Hoovie selling out

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
IMHO, lawsuits are a pain in the wallet with no certain outcome. Time and effort could be better spent making nice with the old employer, who you just gave notice to leave, by meeting with them and saying, "With all the corporate moves being made, and people leaving, I had offers from other

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
At a minimum, have a chat with a lawyer about the issue. Randy On 29/10/2021 4:41 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: What's the legal catchphrase, detrimental reliance? You took action to your great financial detriment, based on your reliance upon a false promise willfully made by those you're

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Agreed, very shitty and inexcusable. And actually to Dan's example, if they did cause you a significant loss or expenses by "leading you on" and you acting in good faith based on their offers, there is possibly a civil claim to be made, but I'm not sure that "damaging your reputation with your

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
What's the legal catchphrase, detrimental reliance? You took action to your great financial detriment, based on your reliance upon a false promise willfully made by those you're suing... On 2021-10-29 16:11, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: A quick call to our attorney dispatched a letter

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
You are correct on all points. It’s just very very shitty. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2021, at 2:50 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am guessing OK is an "at-will" employment state. They can hire you today > and fire you tomorrow for any reason (or no reason). Employees

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
This happened to Mrs. Dan years ago and actually worked out quite well for us… When I was recruited by Kohler and we moved up to WI, Mrs. Dan worked with a recruiter who landed her a job at a major banking institution. She got all the requisite onboarding letters through her headhunter, etc.

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
How to demoralize the competition. Make job offers to their managers, get them to quit and come work for you. Then tell them, Friday of the week before they're supposed to start, "just kidding". ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I am guessing OK is an "at-will" employment state. They can hire you today and fire you tomorrow for any reason (or no reason). Employees can also quit at any time. Unless the offer is an employment contract for a stated period of time, I don't think contesting it will go anywhere. Allan On

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yes I have it in writing but I’m sure it says something in there about right to rescind etc Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2021, at 2:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >  > WH\ho's your lawyer? If you have the offer in writing you can sue them for > breach of contract. > >> On Fri, Oct

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
WH\ho's your lawyer? If you have the offer in writing you can sue them for breach of contract. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 2:55 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yep probably so. I’m screwed. What is sad is I called these people > Wednesday just to make sure we were

Re: [MBZ] SERIOUS BYERS ONLY ...... $11, 900.00 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $11, 900 (Poinciana)

2021-10-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
The pictures tell the story On Fri, Oct 29, 2021, at 8:51 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > insanity > > https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/kissimmee-mercedes-300td-wagon/7400473529.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep probably so. I’m screwed. What is sad is I called these people Wednesday just to make sure we were still good to do. Wtf? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2021, at 1:28 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ouch. > > That’s going to suck. You’ve now been branded as someone who

Re: [MBZ] A little wear but otherwise quite nice -- 1993 Mercedes 300 CE Cabriolet - $17, 500 (Naples)

2021-10-29 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
That would be Max, I think. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: October 28, 2021 11:22 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: g2ma...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] A little wear but otherwise quite nice -- 1993 Mercedes 300 CE Cabriolet - $17, 500 (Naples) I like

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-29 14:28, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Ouch. That’s going to suck. You’ve now been branded as someone who is looking to bail. Either that, or take offer #2 and keep looking to move up elsewhere. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Ouch. That’s going to suck. You’ve now been branded as someone who is looking to bail. -D > On Oct 29, 2021, at 2:03 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Basically yes > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> So now

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Basically yes Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:40 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > So now you have to back down? > > -D > >> On Oct 29, 2021, at 1:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Yep >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:05

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
So now you have to back down? -D > On Oct 29, 2021, at 1:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yep > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> WTF? Did you give notice at current job? >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:05 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > WTF? Did you give notice at current job? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Oct 29, 2021, at 1:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Supposed to start new job on Tuesday.

Re: [MBZ] Green on Green W115 for Kaleb

2021-10-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
I miss my 200D Frankenheap. F#$%$@ road salt... -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
WTF? Did you give notice at current job? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Oct 29, 2021, at 1:02 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Supposed to start new job on Tuesday. Received call from them just now > rescinding their offer. Said they did not have enough business in the > pipeline.

[MBZ] Maybe not worst case scenario but not good

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Supposed to start new job on Tuesday. Received call from them just now rescinding their offer. Said they did not have enough business in the pipeline. Holy crap, really? In other words, now I have to hope I can stay where I’m at as I’m not really all that interested in that 2nd offer Sent

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 - 134k miles - $4,300

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Thanks for the tip! In the meantime I use it to spike my bloody marys. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 12:37 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > In my experience with a VW you're coming up on your first refill. Mine > alerts just about every oil change which is 10,000 miles on that car. > > Somehow I managed to

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 - 134k miles - $4,300

2021-10-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
In my experience with a VW you're coming up on your first refill. Mine alerts just about every oil change which is 10,000 miles on that car. Somehow I managed to get mine off cycle so it usually alerts about 3,000 miles in from an oil change now. IIRC I forgot to reset the reminder once and

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Benz runs and drives everyday - $7,000 (Macon)

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has some "codes" but still runs great. Until it doesn't... On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 8:27 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > *2002 mercedes benz s500* > > *This car is clean. > And I have the title. > * > > *UH OKK > * > > * >

Re: [MBZ] finished in the iconic realtor color combination White w/beige Leather. 2010 mercedes benz GL550 - $15, 900 (south charlotte)

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It has the rare puppy privacy screen. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 8:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2010-mercedes-benz-gl550/7400471508.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Meth is powerful -- Mercedes S500 - $9,600 (Mooresville)

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Why is a 500 S class worth less than a 500E? On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 8:44 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2021-10-29 08:36, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > Near $10k for a 15yo S? AH DON'T THANK SO > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] A little wear but otherwise quite nice -- 1993 Mercedes 300 CE Cabriolet - $17, 500 (Naples)

2021-10-29 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Go get it. I'll come buy it from you and buy the beer and BBQ. If I recall, it had some issues that had not been sorted would be nice to put it back on the road. Only a 4,000 round trip... ha ha... On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 4:09 AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 2005 E320 - 134k miles - $4,300

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
In 18 months of driving (8k miles) I've yet to be alerted to add blue def fluid. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 12:52 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > OM617 is sounding better and better. > > Allan > > On Thu, Oct 28, 2021, at 7:27 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] SERIOUS BYERS ONLY ...... $11, 900.00 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $11, 900 (Poinciana)

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
9000 IIRC. Needed some work at the time. This should be auctioned on BAT instead. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 8:55 AM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2021-10-29 08:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > insanity > > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Holy crackamoly

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Bulletproof? Looks like the driver's seat has been strafed. On Fri, Oct 29, 2021 at 10:46 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/627970058571563/ > > > Sent from my iPhone > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] Green on Green W115 for Kaleb

2021-10-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Has been molested: trunk badges are reversed (diesel should be on the R). On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 9:53 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/d/federal-way-1976-mercedes-240d/7398563731.html > > A bit of a crack price, but may really be in as good condition as

[MBZ] Holy crackamoly

2021-10-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] SERIOUS BYERS ONLY ...... $11, 900.00 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $11, 900 (Poinciana)

2021-10-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-29 08:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: insanity https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/kissimmee-mercedes-300td-wagon/7400473529.html How much did he pay Andrew for it? ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] SERIOUS BYERS ONLY ...... $11, 900.00 Mercedes 300TD Wagon - $11, 900 (Poinciana)

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
insanity https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/d/kissimmee-mercedes-300td-wagon/7400473529.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] - Lower *, - Tinted *, - New Rims * 1998 Mercedes Benz - $8, 000 (Lake Worth)

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
more crack https://miami.craigslist.org/pbc/cto/d/lake-worth-1998-mercedes-benz/7400596593.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Meth is powerful -- Mercedes S500 - $9,600 (Mooresville)

2021-10-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2021-10-29 08:36, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Near $10k for a 15yo S?  AH DON'T THANK SO https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mooresville-mercedes-s500/7400631879.html Weren't those regarded as future scrap just a couple of years ago? ___

[MBZ] finished in the iconic realtor color combination White w/beige Leather. 2010 mercedes benz GL550 - $15, 900 (south charlotte)

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-2010-mercedes-benz-gl550/7400471508.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Meth is powerful -- Mercedes S500 - $9,600 (Mooresville)

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Near $10k for a 15yo S?  AH DON'T THANK SO https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/mooresville-mercedes-s500/7400631879.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

[MBZ] Who wanted a Maybach? 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Mercedes Maybach S 650 4dr Sedan - $149, 997

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
At this point it is just a tarted-up S-65 https://charlotte.craigslist.org/ctd/d/harrisburg-2018-mercedes-benz-class/7400552089.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Powerful pharma -- 07 s550 Mercedes WALD - $15, 000 (Orange Park)

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Where's WALD? The WALD body kit and custom offest Vossen wheels were installed at MB (old man i bought the car form). Now I also will include lifetime warranty on the parts i had replaced through my European supplier FCPEuro, but doesn’t cover installation.

[MBZ] Mercedes Benz runs and drives everyday - $7,000 (Macon)

2021-10-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
*2002 mercedes benz s500* *This car is clean. And I have the title. * *UH OKK * *https://macon.craigslist.org/cto/d/macon-mercedes-benz-runs-and-drives/7400666009.html * -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] A little wear but otherwise quite nice -- 1993 Mercedes 300 CE Cabriolet - $17, 500 (Naples)

2021-10-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
That was a 380SEC. I need to go get that thing. —FT Sent from my iPad > On Oct 29, 2021, at 12:22 AM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > I like the look of that car... Mercedes got it just right. One of the last > years of building great cars. IMHO... > Didn't someone here have a white coupe