Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I ignore the “Can you hold it for me until next week/month when I’ll have the money?” ones. That’s always a big waste of time. -D > On Feb 10, 2023, at 11:55 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I did get ghosted several times, however. People wanting more photos or > videos,

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
So what did you finally sell it for? -D > On Feb 10, 2023, at 11:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > I just sold my 1983 300 TD W123 Wagon on Craigslist. I got quite a few > responses including a gentleman who already had a 300 CD with the same > color scheme who had always

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I did get ghosted several times, however. People wanting more photos or videos, asking questions that I answered and never heard from them again, etc. There was also an Ardent school teacher who was practically penniless but assured me when he got the money this was just the car for him. On Fri,

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I'm pretty sure you were in a different price bracket. That alone will weed out a lot of the idiots. Maybe. I'm pretty sure that a lot of the "is it available" one line inquires are automated and if I answered them I'd get strung along into some kind of scam attempt that involved Amazon gift

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I just sold my 1983 300 TD W123 Wagon on Craigslist. I got quite a few responses including a gentleman who already had a 300 CD with the same color scheme who had always wanted to own a turbo diesel wagon. The cost of the transaction to me was $10 for two CL listings. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, 10:35

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
LOL. Haven't seen that one but I'm sure if were to answer they would counter with a lower number. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 23:09, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > WHAT IS YOUR LOWEST PRICE > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Feb 10, 2023, at 10:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
WHAT IS YOUR LOWEST PRICE --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 10, 2023, at 10:35 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I don't even answer those. Like it says in the ad, if the ad is up it's > available. If they can't comprehend that I don't want to deal with them. > >> On Fri, Feb 10,

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I don't even answer those. Like it says in the ad, if the ad is up it's available. If they can't comprehend that I don't want to deal with them. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 20:01, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > It’s still showing for sale, if that’s what you’re asking. > > -D > >> On Feb 10,

[MBZ] Ali express

2023-02-10 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Folks I’ve never had a problem paying Ali express and have used them for years …. In general I’d say my dealings with China are always pretty straight Floyd .. I bought a polishing kit like you showed for about $12.50 on Amazon the Ali kit is bigger but I needed to polish now rather than

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Fri, 10 Feb 2023 22:37:35 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > Welcome to the hell that is buying/selling online. Sounds like > Craigslist is getting as bad as FB Marketplace. I have run into that here in New Mexico, too. > I just don’t get it. It's quite a wonder, isn't it?

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
> Is it still available? WILL NOT REPLY TO IS IT STILL AVAILABLE!! Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It’s still showing for sale, if that’s what you’re asking. -D > On Feb 10, 2023, at 7:53 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is it still available? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Feb 10, 2023, at 5:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> Welcome to the hell

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Is it still available? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 10, 2023, at 5:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Welcome to the hell that is buying/selling online. Sounds like Craigslist is > getting as bad as FB Marketplace. > > There’s a “bull bar” for a W164 that’s been advertised on

Re: [MBZ] 2014 electric drive B250e - 7k miles - $12,999

2023-02-10 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I drove them a bit when they were new. I thought the B class was a really neat car. Not really what you'd expect from a Mercedes, but very useful space in a small car and well designed. And fun to drive. The low range is not an issue around town. Jaime On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 12:23 PM Allan

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Welcome to the hell that is buying/selling online. Sounds like Craigslist is getting as bad as FB Marketplace. There’s a “bull bar” for a W164 that’s been advertised on FB Marketplace a couple miles away from me. I was sort of interested, because it’s brand new, never used and relatively

Re: [MBZ] OT: the Focus bids adieu

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Man trying to sell a car to bottom-feeders is ridiculous. Buyers trying to play hardball over $50, then going silent when you say OK. Not worth the trouble, will probably just call the scrapper to come and get it if I don't get a real offer in the next day or two. On Wed, Feb 8, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Sun ruff works 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D,$1

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
How low a price would it take to entice you? On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 4:42 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's up the road maybe 45min-1hr depending on traffic but I have no > interest to go there > > --FT > > On 2/10/23 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Sun ruff works 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D,$1

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's up the road maybe 45min-1hr depending on traffic but I have no interest to go there --FT On 2/10/23 4:38 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Wonder why there are no interior or engine bay photos...  How far a drive from Lord Thursby's estate? On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 4:11 PM Floyd Thursby via

Re: [MBZ] Sun ruff works 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D,$1

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Wonder why there are no interior or engine bay photos... How far a drive from Lord Thursby's estate? On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 4:11 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I am looking to change my Mercedes or cash ($2600 OBO) > >

Re: [MBZ] 2014 electric drive B250e - 7k miles - $12,999

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I would not like paying $12K for a car that will barely get me to work and home again. Car and Driver's review says it has an 85 mile range, and concludes with "On the other hand, if you’re an entry-luxe intender who wants a Benz for getting around the suburbs with some modicum of efficiency,

[MBZ] Sun ruff works 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D,$1

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I am looking to change my Mercedes or cash ($2600 OBO) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/917760585898023 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 2014 electric drive B250e - 7k miles - $12,999

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Perfect for tooling around town. Recharge at night. What's not to like? On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 12:23 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Haven't seen one of these before. Wonder how long it took to get it here > from Kalifornia with 100 mile range. Trailered it I

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose Day

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Use your imagination. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 3:58 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks, "Where's the beef (photo)?" > > On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 2:53 PM Clay via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Clay > > > > > > inter urinas et faeces nascimur > > > >

Re: [MBZ] Happy Moose Day

2023-02-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Thanks, "Where's the beef (photo)?" On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 2:53 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > > > > > Clay > > > inter urinas et faeces nascimur > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe

[MBZ] Happy Moose Day

2023-02-10 Thread Clay via Mercedes
Clay inter urinas et faeces nascimur ___ 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] OT: AliExpress, was: W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Some card issuers used to have "one time use" numbers that you could use for online shopping. I'm not sure how many still do, I think many have transitioned to "digital wallets" and stuff that I don't understand so refuse to use. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 14:27, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT: AliExpress, was: W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If it is above a certain amount I get a ping from my bank to approve the charge, then it goes right through.  I guess sending a CC to any seller has a risk, but over some years I have never had a problem. --FT On 2/10/23 2:02 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: How do you pay on AliExpress? Do

[MBZ] AliExpress headlight restoration

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Cheap kits https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804133949158.html and extra sanding discs https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256801445355777.html I have used up to 8000 or 1 so you can find those too -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I bought one of these sets with all the stuff in it.  Exact same stuff you'll find on Amazon, price was cheap enough to take the gamble, no issues with it.  Good cleaning set. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803877172043.html I get emails, there is often some pretty crazy stuff in there,

[MBZ] OT: AliExpress, was: W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
How do you pay on AliExpress? Do you trust sending a cradit card number to China? I tried to buy a SDR radio from them via Paypal, but it fails to complete the process.

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
You're also taking an even larger chance on the quality. I was just browsing and the hunting category has some items that are hilarious... -Curt On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 01:56:03 PM EST, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: It looks cheaper. In some cases quite a bit cheaper.

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It looks cheaper. In some cases quite a bit cheaper. Amazon is shipping from Amazon distribution centers, I guess Ali Express is shipping from China. You are avoiding the Amazon middleman. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 13:34, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > I have never bought there either.

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I have never bought there either. Perhaps cheaper than Amazon? Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2023, at 11:44 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Never used ali express before. Everything is in chinglish. Looks like a lot > of the crap sold on Amazon but direct from the source? > >

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I’ve bought quite a bit of stuff, never any issues. Shipping might take awhile unless they have stuff staged in US warehouse. Yeah it’s all the same stuff. Sometimes you buy off Amazon and it takes 3 weeks to get here from China I got that headlight switch surround off AliExpress, and my fancy

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Never used ali express before. Everything is in chinglish. Looks like a lot of the crap sold on Amazon but direct from the source? On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 12:39, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Hell I need some of those for the former poos car > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 10,

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Hell I need some of those for the former poos car Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 10, 2023, at 10:38 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > "slight color difference with your original car will be normal situation" > > >> On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 15:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >>

[MBZ] 2014 electric drive B250e - 7k miles - $12,999

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Haven't seen one of these before. Wonder how long it took to get it here from Kalifornia with 100 mile range. Trailered it I guess? Or took a 20-day leisurely drive? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/754732879018356 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

[MBZ] 1984 300D - $2,200

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Weird headlight "upgrade" doesn't really suit the car IMO. Probaby not much more than a parts car with the rust and described problems but could be a beater driver. THREE air fresheners hanging from the mirror maybe a $1k car? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/862952331431410/

Re: [MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2023-02-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Might have been a dilla aka Texas Speed Bump. They jump up when you go over them. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Feb 10, 2023, at 11:35 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > How does a racoon damage a radiator? They aren't that big or tall. If you > hit one it would mostly just go under

Re: [MBZ] W211 steering wheel buttons

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"slight color difference with your original car will be normal situation" On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 15:44, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Thanks, might try that. > > On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, at 13:06, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: >> US $22.48 5% Off | Car Multi-Function Steering Wheel

Re: [MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
How does a racoon damage a radiator? They aren't that big or tall. If you hit one it would mostly just go under the car. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 11:24, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Weird colors... > > How does it need a radiator but not a grill? > > -Curt > > > On Friday, February 10,

Re: [MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2023-02-10 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Weird colors... How does it need a radiator but not a grill? -Curt On Friday, February 10, 2023 at 09:47:50 AM EST, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2108570106002725 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Willing to be flexible on the price depending on the deal - 2013 GL450 - $16, 900

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Way overpriced. Even a 2013 Bluetec SUV with those miles would sell for under $10k. My 2014 GLK 250 bluetec and 151K miles could probably not exceed $9K. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 10:51 AM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Sounds like Kramer's "Interesting trades

Re: [MBZ] Sold only in 1987 hence very rare. 1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $5, 995 (Warrenton)

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Delete the 5 and proceed from there. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Does start but needs a new fuel pump which I am including in the sale to > drive. I am the second owner it has a fresh coat of paint but interior > door panels and

Re: [MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Jaunty two tone paint elevates this humdrum sedan. On Fri, Feb 10, 2023 at 9:47 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2108570106002725 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

Re: [MBZ] Hmmmmm

2023-02-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Oh yeah... Enjoy a luxury ride with 30+ mpg. On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 11:38 PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks nice, price not crazy. > > Why is the seatbelt stretched across the seat? > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > > > On Feb 9, 2023, at 11:00 PM, Kaleb

[MBZ] Willing to be flexible on the price depending on the deal - 2013 GL450 - $16, 900

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Sounds like Kramer's "Interesting trades considered" from that episode where he was selling Jerry's van for him. https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/barrington-beautiful-2013-mercedes-gl450/7587901450.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Only message me if your ready to come 2006 Mercedes E500 - $3, 800 (Carmel)

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
good point --FT On 2/10/23 10:20 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Or Kaleb can buy it since I "stole" yours... On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 10:08, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Maybe Allan can have a pair!

Re: [MBZ] Only message me if your ready to come 2006 Mercedes E500 - $3, 800 (Carmel)

2023-02-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Or Kaleb can buy it since I "stole" yours... On Fri, Feb 10, 2023, at 10:08, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Maybe Allan can have a pair! > > https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-2006-mercedes-e500/7587512502.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

[MBZ] Only message me if your ready to come 2006 Mercedes E500 - $3, 800 (Carmel)

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Maybe Allan can have a pair! https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/cto/d/carmel-2006-mercedes-e500/7587512502.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Sold only in 1987 hence very rare. 1987 Mercedes 300 TD - $5, 995 (Warrenton)

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Does start but needs a new fuel pump which I am including in the sale to drive. I am the second owner it has a fresh coat of paint but interior door panels and wooden console needs attention. https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/warrenton-1987-mercedes-300-td/7587849225.html -- --FT

[MBZ] The interior was non existent so new ProCar Scat seats 1977 Mercedes-Benz, $5, 000

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
help me understand https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2030853543778304 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Climate controlled ganage for most of its life. 1995 Mercedes-Benz e-class, $14, 400

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Hit 1 by mistake?  Realtor spec wagon https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3331170243765890 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] slammed 5.0 V8 lowered suspension 2003 Mercedes-Benz e 500, $2, 700

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
It's a feature! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/553914006686670 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] needs radiator due to hitting raccoon 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300d Sedan 4D, $1, 500

2023-02-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2108570106002725 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: