Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Ooops meant to reply on "The tax man" thread. On Tue, Aug 29, 2023, at 22:49, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > Coincidentally, today I got 9 emails from the Indiana BMV about > registrations that renew in October. > > One is for the Ford Focus, which I no longer own. The rest may require >

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Coincidentally, today I got 9 emails from the Indiana BMV about registrations that renew in October. One is for the Ford Focus, which I no longer own. The rest may require some decisions. On Tue, Aug 29, 2023, at 18:02, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: > Check the weather at my southern

Re: [MBZ] OT Ridgid Rant

2023-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 29 Aug 2023 19:37:07 -0400 Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > I went through a bunch of those, they didn’t last long. The last ones > were chinee I guess. I don’t think they’re available anymore so I have > a nice tool with no power. I have a nice makita drill like that too and >

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
You had Buddy! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 29, 2023, at 7:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Rhode Island tries but they'll never catch up... > > -Curt > > > > > On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 03:58:43 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > > > Yes, but

Re: [MBZ] OT Ridgid Rant

2023-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Maybe 20yr ago I was using a Milwaukee drill up on a ladder about 15ft to put in some screws when I hear what sounded like a gunshot right in my ear. I about fell off the ladder. The NiCad or NiMH battery had exploded. I got home and called Milwaukee and they sent another one immediately and

Re: [MBZ] OT Ridgid Rant

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Good to know, sorry you’re getting ghosted. Makes me glad I’ve got Milwaukee stuff. A little painful to buy, but well worth it. -D > On Aug 29, 2023, at 3:03 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > I bought a pair of power tools and batteries a coupla years ago from Home > Depot

Re: [MBZ] OT Ridgid Rant

2023-08-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
I remember the discussion of how great the Rigid warranty was a few years ago when I was looking at tools. I've been very happy with my Makita tools, no battery issues yet but I think I've only had them (checks blog) 2 years. Time will tell. -Curt On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 06:04:02 PM

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Rhode Island tries but they'll never catch up... -Curt On Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 03:58:43 PM EDT, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yes, but you get to vote, even when you’re deceased. And how many states can claim former governors who are convicted felons? -D > On Aug 29,

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Correct. It used to be that excise tax would plateau at something like 12 years to a relatively small amount, like $25. That said, buy a new car and the excise tax was $1,000s of dollars. Ouch! However, I believe it’s far less onerous than it used to be. I think that after 9 years and being

[MBZ] OT Ridgid Rant

2023-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I bought a pair of power tools and batteries a coupla years ago from Home Depot mostly because the batteries had lifetime warranties. One battery went bad recently so I need to get a replacement. I had registered them back when. I was surprised they have both lasted this long. The tools have

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Indiana will compute sales tax based on the bill of sale or whatever selling price is written on the title. Annual registration fees include excise tax based on current book value, no appeals that I know of but it drops every year until it reaches some minimum. On Tue, Aug 29, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
In WA there's a form you both fill out and sign, else they use a blue book, sight unseen. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Son's E320

2023-08-29 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Back already. Seemed appreciative of the free repairs. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I love the closing line. It’s such a Southern thing. -D > On Aug 29, 2023, at 10:29 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > We have different behaviors here in the South. Things are not the same as in > Yankeeland. > > Bless your heart. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Aug 29,

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '98 turbo

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I have a 96E420 that is 891U - ALEXANDRITE GREEN- METALLIC PAINT which is pretty green but sorta dark.  It looks nice.  Same color interior as this car. I looked at a 210 that was Melanite Green, almost black but with a hint of green in the very deep almost metalflake paint which I guess is

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '98 turbo

2023-08-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Almost too intense... On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 4:33 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > On 2023-08-29 15:01, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > > Interior LEATHER MUSHROOM/QUARTZ/PEBBLE (205A) > > Paint 1 AMAZONITE GREEN - METALLIC (272U) > > I didn't know that one. > Darker than

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '98 turbo

2023-08-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-29 15:01, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: InteriorLEATHER MUSHROOM/QUARTZ/PEBBLE (205A) Paint 1 AMAZONITE GREEN - METALLIC (272U) I didn't know that one. Darker than my W140, greener than my (Green-Black Metallic) W163. ___

Re: [MBZ] Pristine Condition, Fully Loaded, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 sel, $13, 900

2023-08-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Similarly pristine condition black '85 500SEL on BAT right now. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1985-mercedes-benz-560sel-2/ On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 4:19 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > No cosmetics damages or scratches on the body of vehicle, No mechanical >

[MBZ] Pristine Condition, Fully Loaded, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 sel, $13, 900

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
No cosmetics damages or scratches on the body of vehicle, No mechanical issues, interior is spotless with. I staining, rips, tears. Garage kept. Immaculate Condition. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/844414667308950 -- --FT ___

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-29 15:50, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Annual property tax is $276? Jeez….that’s how much you get charged per day in Illinois, according to my grumpy pops. To put a plate on my W140. My W163 is about $100 less. My vacant lot is about double my W140.

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yes, but you get to vote, even when you’re deceased. And how many states can claim former governors who are convicted felons? -D > On Aug 29, 2023, at 12:50 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Annual property tax is $276? Jeez….that’s how much you get charged per day in > Illinois,

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Are you near Tampa right now? It's coming soon, very soon. ___ 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] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Annual property tax is $276? Jeez….that’s how much you get charged per day in Illinois, according to my grumpy pops. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2023, at 10:56 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2023-08-29 11:20, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Excellent. In OK, it doesn't

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '98 turbo

2023-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
InteriorLEATHER MUSHROOM/QUARTZ/PEBBLE (205A) Paint 1 AMAZONITE GREEN - METALLIC (272U) https://www.lastvin.com/vin/vJ8m3d3XmVMEX7e0W --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 29, 2023, at 1:59 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2023-08-29 13:43, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: >>

Re: [MBZ] Somebody needs this '98 turbo

2023-08-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-29 13:43, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: What do they call this shade of green? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-mercedes-benz-e300-turbo-diesel-2/ More importantly, why won't the teilkatalog datacard work for me today?

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I prefer the flat fee based on age, like some states do. I think I pay around $40/each for cars in FL. About the same in AZ. -D > On Aug 29, 2023, at 10:55 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2023-08-29 11:20, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Excellent. In OK, it doesn't matter what you

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-29 11:20, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Excellent. In OK, it doesn't matter what you paid, they look at a chart and that's what the tax will be. No appeal in Michigan, it's based on the MSRP coded on the title. So what if the sales tax on your 420SEL was only $50, your annual

[MBZ] Somebody needs this '98 turbo

2023-08-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What do they call this shade of green? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-mercedes-benz-e300-turbo-diesel-2/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
We have different behaviors here in the South. Things are not the same as in Yankeeland. Bless your heart. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 29, 2023, at 1:15 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > The storm not be organized enough by the time it reaches Charleston to have > a

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The storm not be organized enough by the time it reaches Charleston to have a discernible eye. On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 10:51 AM Craig via Mercedes wrote: > On Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:46:52 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The Thursday 1AM dot is right over the vast estate. I wonder

Re: [MBZ] NO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC issues

2023-08-29 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Recently washed! And it’s gonna get another good wash soon! --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 29, 2023, at 12:07 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Until the engine lets go, which should be soon. > >

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I lost two registration stickers for the AZ ML350. They come to the FL house because the FL address is where we’re domiciled. The first one came, I mailed it to the youngest son in AZ, but he misplaced it before he could put it on the car. No biggie. I go online and buy a replacement for $5.

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
No appeals in AZ. I just traded my Passat for a 2019 Tiguan (the girls won) and tags are $495. The ‘14 Passat was $124. AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2023, at 8:21 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Excellent. In OK, it doesn't matter what you paid, they look at a chart and >

[MBZ] NO MECHANICAL OR ELECTRONIC issues

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Until the engine lets go, which should be soon. [00k0k_hhVZGNZXmhb_0t20CI_600x450.jpg] 2006 mercedes benz e350 for sale - Holiday, FL -

Re: [MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Excellent. In OK, it doesn't matter what you paid, they look at a chart and that's what the tax will be. On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 10:06 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I got a tag renewal bill from the County for $162 on the 12GL450. We > pay the County for MV tax

[MBZ] The Tax Man

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I got a tag renewal bill from the County for $162 on the 12GL450.  We pay the County for MV tax and then they pay the DMV and the renewal sticker shows up.  The appraised value shown on the bill was $9330.  I only paid $4k for it.  I sent in an appeal email yesterday and this morning it got

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:46:52 -0400 Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > The Thursday 1AM dot is right over the vast estate.  I wonder if there > will be an eye and if I will be able to see stars when it passes over, > or probably the full moon will be up pretty high about then.  That > would be

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
The Thursday 1AM dot is right over the vast estate.  I wonder if there will be an eye and if I will be able to see stars when it passes over, or probably the full moon will be up pretty high about then.  That would be pretty cool. -- --FT ___

[MBZ] I love this -- 2003 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 500 Roadster 2D, $11, 500

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Silver/red! https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/840245974153407 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] ooooh those wheels -- 1996 Mercedes-Benz sl-class SL 320 Roadster 2D, $4, 000

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
A little high for a 320 and the issues https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/204023779332099 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] L/Rear bearing installed backwards by moron.2008 Mercedes-Benz r-class R 320 CDI Sport Wagon 4D, $2, 500

2023-08-29 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks pretty nice, has tow hitch, issues seem fixable.  I wonder if he means the eluctor ring.  Could be a good deal.  I think this has been up before by his wife? Illuminates ABS Light and creates havoc with ESP system. REF: https://youtu.be/hL_64SlaqSY

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Sort of like Floriduh. It’s pretty nice climate-wise for about 4-5 months. Then it’s a sweaty hellscape. -D > On Aug 29, 2023, at 5:30 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why people choose to live in the desert is beyond me. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 28, 2023, at 11:15

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
While it’s still roughly 300 miles to the southwest of Tampa at this point, the models are pretty solid that it’s going to move pretty much directly north on its track. We’re outside the “cone” but will see some effects. Not a big concern at this point. -D > On Aug 29, 2023, at 5:26 AM,

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
$ Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 29, 2023, at 5:31 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why people choose to live in the desert is beyond me. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 28, 2023, at 11:15 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I, on the other hand, have not

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Why people choose to live in the desert is beyond me. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 28, 2023, at 11:15 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > I, on the other hand, have not seen a raindrop since the first week of > March. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 28, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2023-08-29 08:08, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: We’re not even putting up storm panels. It will be the equivalent of a day of strong thunderstorms punctuated by sunny, clear weather. Looks like Tampa will dodge another bullet. At this point, it's north of you and every update moves

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
We’re not even putting up storm panels. It will be the equivalent of a day of strong thunderstorms punctuated by sunny, clear weather. Looks like Tampa will dodge another bullet. -D > On Aug 28, 2023, at 8:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It appears the Poos southern estate

Re: [MBZ] Poos

2023-08-29 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Hardly. Barely on the edge of the “cone” at this point, not going to be a big deal unless there’s a sudden “zig” or “zag”, which is unlikely. -D > On Aug 28, 2023, at 8:49 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > It appears the Poos southern estate will be getting blown away by a >