Re: [MBZ] Another 1988 Wagoneer

2017-06-27 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
WOW! I bet it goes for at least 35K. Well its on BAT, so probably more like 40K Don Snook -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley [mailto:mi...@mitchellhaley.com] Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 4:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Another 1988

Re: [MBZ] One of Don's clients?

2017-06-27 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Not one of mine, but that sure would suck. It is so bad at home, he would rather go to jail, then gets sentenced to home confinement! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley [mailto:mi...@mitchellhaley.com] Sent: Saturday, June 24, 2017 3:10 PM To: Mercedes List

Re: [MBZ] needs BG 401K carbon service

2017-06-27 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I guess he means 44K. When I was at the Oldsmobile./Honda dealership we used the BG stuff. In fact, my wife had a 93 Chrysler Lebaron Covertible at the time and it was hesitating and driving badly. I called the Chrysler dealership across the street and the Service Manager told me to the

Re: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-benz 300d $2995

2017-06-27 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Dang, I was just in Columbia yesterday and could have looked at this! 4 cylinder? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 9:57 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 1987 Mercedes-benz 300d $2995 1987

[MBZ] Rusty 240D

2017-06-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Cheap 2001 MB

2017-06-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
https://wichita.craigslist.org/ctd/6189369207.html Not much detail, but could be a contender for a cheap car Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Crack and Bad Taste

2017-06-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Ok, so its in great shape. But, a CONTINENTAL KIT? https://madison.craigslist.org/cto/6169294890.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Buyer's Remorse, or How My Flip Flopped

2017-06-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I'm glad he didn't try to blame anything on you. He seems a little flaky. Don Snook -Original Message- From: d...@penoff.com [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:50 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] Buyer's Remorse, or How My Flip Flopped

Re: [MBZ] Another question

2017-06-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I did some research on this a few years ago when my dog died. Everything I read suggested that 36 inches is a deep enough to prevent an animal finding it and digging it up. Its been a few years and I have had no problems. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Jaime Kopchinski

Re: [MBZ] This Week's Edition of "Too Much Hookers and Blow"

2017-06-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Needs a/c compressor and its ready for a long trip IN FLORIDA? I guess he means a long trip to Canada. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2017 5:59 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] This Week's

[MBZ] Cheap 124 parts car

2017-06-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
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[MBZ] Nice 124

2017-06-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Looks decent. I wonder if it has had its second set of head gaskets? https://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/6144682242.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] Anybody want an '82 Lincoln Continental on BAT?

2017-06-20 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
There is actually a pretty big market for old malaise era Land Yachts. This particular car isn't that big. But, my brother and I went to an auction last December and old 70's luxo yachts were selling fairly high. He ended up buying a 1977 Thunderbird with 19,000 miles. He just sold it last

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2017-06-15 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Floyd Thursby <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com>; Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] someone needs this What's stopping you? On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 11:42 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mail

Re: [MBZ] someone needs this

2017-06-15 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Beautiful car. I can almost feel the tugging on my wallet from the maintenance/repair costs not to mention the increase in insurance. It is an amazing car and it would be fun to drive it for the weekend! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby

Re: [MBZ] Mayan Gold

2017-06-15 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
That is really impressive! I have wondered if a rookie (like me) could ever successfully attempt paint work. ATTABOY! Don Snook -Original Message- From: clay [mailto:redgh...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2017 12:37 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List ;

Re: [MBZ] coupe for Rick

2017-06-15 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
WOW! How does someone destroy the interior like that? An 83 with 200,000 miles has only been driven 6,000 miles a year. It should be in excellent condition. This is shameful. The 300CD is such a handsome car usually. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Curley McLain

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Got a Spare Cadillac Converter?

2017-06-14 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
gt; Cc: Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anyone Got a Spare Cadillac Converter? Is it blue or green? On Wed, Jun 14, 2017 at 11:53 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: A Cadillac Converter? I wonder if I

Re: [MBZ] For the boypoos

2017-06-14 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
It needs a serious cleaning and Dan has some expertise in that! What is the story with these. I really like them, but I don't know enough about them. It’s a 210 Chassis, so are those the ones that have rust at the strut perch? In 98 they started using the M112 engine. Are they

Re: [MBZ] Anyone Got a Spare Cadillac Converter?

2017-06-14 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
A Cadillac Converter? I wonder if I got one whether I could convert my wife's Cadillac into a Mercedes? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:50 AM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] Anyone Got

Re: [MBZ] 1988 Mercedes 560 SEC--IMMACULATE CONDITION!! $4500

2017-06-14 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I wonder if it really needs a new transmission? Could be a vacuum issue? The paint on the hood sure doesn't qualify as immaculate in my book. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 6:44 PM To:

[MBZ] 300TD for sale - Decent project

2017-06-14 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
300TD might be a decent project for somebody with time and skill https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/cto/6175493872.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] Car for Dan?

2017-06-13 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Someone should do a class on listing cars on the internet. The first lesson would be PHOTOS. Why ask $15K for a car and only show 1 lousy picture? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Meade Dillon [mailto:dillonm...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 6:53 AM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Nice 280E for sale

2017-06-13 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I had one of these in law school. It was an 82 or 83. It was a grey market car and had the import metal plate and you could tell where the rods were installed to strengthen the door. I liked it except the seats had the german cloth seats which gets a little itchy once it wears. Otherwise,

Re: [MBZ] Horse v. Benz

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barrel_racing Don Snook -Original Message- From: Andrew Strasfogel [mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 10:37 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Floyd Thursby <buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com>; Dona

Re: [MBZ] '88 Jeep Wagoneer on BAT

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Take a look at this if you think $40K is high: http://wagonmaster.com/inventory/ Donald H. Snook > On Jun 12, 2017, at 10:24 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: > > It's an 88? Wow, the hookers and blow must be endless on BAT. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 12, 2017,

Re: [MBZ] Horse v. Benz

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Can't say. Whatever the resolution (if any) was/is confidential. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Randy Bennell [mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca] Sent: Monday, June 12, 2017 11:25 AM To: Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Horse v. Benz On 12/06/2

Re: [MBZ] '88 Jeep Wagoneer on BAT

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
These are routinely selling for this much or more. There have been several that have sold for $50K and $60K. I agree its crazy. But, the market is so insanely hot for these right now. The Wagonmaster Pedigree (if true) will help the price go higher. I want one of these. But, I will

Re: [MBZ] carfax?

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
So, nobody has a Carfax account? Don Snook From: Donald Snook Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2017 3:01 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: carfax? Anybody have a Carfax account? I'm trying to run one on my car. The VIN # is WBAGH8337XDP04403 I am very grateful in advance if anyone has an account

Re: [MBZ] Horse v. Benz

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I was hired by Progressive Insurance to defend a MB versus horse case several years ago. It was an ML. The owner/rider was walking it across the street from the arena where they held a barrel racing competition. It was at night and not well lit. The horse was very dark brown and the ML

Re: [MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I was seriously considering bidding on a previous 1990 Suburban. It was perfect. I think it had less than 100K miles. But, when it went over $10K, I was out. It sold for $13,900. This one is truly insane. I suppose the right buyer might pay $20K since it has such low mileage. But, $40K.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: Car

2017-06-12 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Has Walt lowered his price? It is a very desirable car considering all the work done. But, the price is still too far out of this world. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 12:28 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com

[MBZ] NON-MB Crackhead pricing

2017-06-09 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1990-Chevrolet-Suburban-V1500-/222507102373?hash=item33ce74f0a5%3Ag%3A-%7EsAAOSw%7EFJZE6zS=mtr Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] carfax?

2017-06-08 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Anybody have a Carfax account? I'm trying to run one on my car. The VIN # is WBAGH8337XDP04403 I am very grateful in advance if anyone has an account. Feel free to email me directly at dhsn...@gmail.com as I am on digest and might not get it for a while. Don Snook

Re: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Benz 420sel *very clean* $3500

2017-06-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I haven't been in the market for one of these in a long time. Is that a pretty good price? Looks nice. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 8:14 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 1991 Mercedes Benz

Re: [MBZ] S420 Settlement

2017-06-07 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Your burner account? Did you really get $5000 for it? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2017 5:47 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: Re: [MBZ] S420 Settlement Burner account. -D > On Jun 6, 2017, at

Re: [MBZ] The S420 Gave Its Life - For Safety

2017-06-05 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Dan wrote: "I saw a Ford Exploder get nailed one time when they started to cross a six lane road from the side road on a green light and a dump truck came through at speed from the other direction and T-boned the Exploder. I am sure the Exploder driver was seriously injured if not killed. I

Re: [MBZ] The S420 Gave Its Life - For Safety

2017-06-05 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Dan wrote: "Youngest son was hit today by a driver that lost control of their truck on a wet street and overcorrected, slamming into the front left corner of his S420. Both fenders, hood, even trim on A pillars was displaced. Crumple zones were clearly defined by the way the car absorbed

Re: [MBZ] 6.5 Turbo Diesel Chevy Suburban $4000

2017-06-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Which one is the good one? 6.2 or 6.5? Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail: d...@snooklawllc.com This confidential message may be subject to the attorney-client privilege or protected by the

Re: [MBZ] OT backyards and Trees

2017-06-03 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Osage Orange is VERY hard, super dense. It starts out a vivid yellow color when cut and mellows to a chocolate brown. VERY HEAVY. Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail: d...@snooklawllc.com This

[MBZ] OT backyards and Trees

2017-06-02 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I came home last night and a VERY LARGE limb on one of my hedge trees had broken off. Hedge (or Osage Orange) is so hard I have never seen large limbs break off from storms. It wasn't storming yesterday anyway. I got to looking at it and I think lightning may have struck the tree. Some of

Re: [MBZ] One for the Snook

2017-06-02 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
WOW! That is cool! Nice colors, the stick conversion looks pretty good. I wish there were more interior pics. Very interesting. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 7:21 AM To: Mercedes List

[MBZ] 124 Diesel pretty nice

2017-06-02 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Old house pics

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
iPhone > On Jun 1, 2017, at 2:37 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I have a friend that actually just finished doing exactly that. His house is > 100+ years old and they had a basement dug and new foundation poured and put > the house b

Re: [MBZ] Old house pics

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I have a friend that actually just finished doing exactly that. His house is 100+ years old and they had a basement dug and new foundation poured and put the house back. He said it was a longish project, but not as expensive as they had anticipated. Don Snook -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
!! > > On Thu, Jun 1, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > I have some 14" bundts in very good shape that I would be glad to > > sell very cheap just to get rid of them! > > > > Don Snook > >

Re: [MBZ] Especially drug-addled minds

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Chad (the seller) is a real wordsmith, isn't he. If the wheels are worth $2000-$2500 take them off, sell them and junk the car. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2017 10:03 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes 280SE $1000

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
The picture of the engine bay makes me think a purchaser should plan on sinking TONS of money into that car. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 7:34 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] 1972 Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
moved, though I can understand that it was built for little people, not you. > > > > On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> My former house was built in 1929 and had amazing wood details and &g

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
<mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > I remember that house - it was more impressive than the 300D 2.5T I > was there to look at/buy. I was really surprised to hear that you'd > moved, though I can understand that it was built for little people, not you. > > On Wed, May 31

Re: [MBZ] Bundt rims

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I have some 14" bundts in very good shape that I would be glad to sell very cheap just to get rid of them! Don Snook -Original Message- From: Karl Wittnebel [mailto:atypical...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 1:04 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz com Cc: MG

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-06-01 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
really surprised to hear that you'd moved, though I can understand that it was built for little people, not you. On Wed, May 31, 2017 at 10:51 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > My former house was built in 1929 and had amazing wood details and > lot

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I found out the same thing several years ago. My old house had knob and tube wiring in the detached garage. They agreed to insure the house but not the garage. But, they did allow me to replace the knob and tube within 30 days and then they insured it also. It wasn't so bad because the

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
abandoned by its > owners. > > RB > >> On 30/05/2017 2:29 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: >> Could be a fantastic beautiful home or a moneypit.One thing I'm sure you >> know is houses of this age used REAL WOOD. Slow growth trees that are as >>

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Ok. Now I see it. Cool car. But, my nostalgia for my first Mercedes is for a 71 250. But, it will have to wait I don't need a project now while trying to find a new job and possibly move. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, May

Re: [MBZ] One for Snook

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
It's Memphis. But, I am still waiting to hear. The link was dead by the way. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff [mailto:d...@penoff.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5:08 PM To: Mercedes List Subject: [MBZ] One for Snook Since you’re thinking about

Re: [MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
t no vergassers. > > I’m currently looking for a finnie, nothing else. > > Thanks! > > -D > > > > On May 30, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
t; > I tried using the clay bar once and resolved never to do this again. Way too > painstaking. > > On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 12:02 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > I second the suggestion to use a Cl

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-31 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
ne . . . even my airplane is probably cheaper to operate. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 4:06 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I meant for my original email to say CANNOT. In other words, you > better be a mechanic or rich if you want to drive a 12 cyl M

[MBZ] I hate these kits

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
These are the worst. AND its built on a Chevette body? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148904850.html Don Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] Very nice 126

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
This looks pretty nice. If I was in the market for a 126, I would be all over this. Dan, are you still looking for a 126? https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6148788595.html Donald H. Snook ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] Seller in over their head

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
mail?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail_term=link> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 9:04 AM, Donald Snook via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I thought the conventional wisdom was a normal person can afford

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com>; Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints I tried using the clay bar once and resolved never to do this again. Way too painstaking. On Tue, May 30, 2017 at 12:02 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT Old house projects

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Could be a fantastic beautiful home or a moneypit.One thing I'm sure you know is houses of this age used REAL WOOD. Slow growth trees that are as hard as iron. The bones of the house are probably still good. A foundation issue would scare me a little. It would definitely be a long term

[MBZ] OT BMW diagnosis Question

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
My 2000 BMW 740iL has the Service Engine Soon light on. I went to Autozone and had them check it. It was the evap emission code and their system said check the gas cap. I know that's a common fault for some people. But, I checked it and my gas cap was on tight. I took it off and put it

Re: [MBZ] Tars

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I purchased a set of used tires on ebay for my old BMW. They had the tread depth measurements shown in the pictures. Assuming a new tire is approximately 10/32", then the tires I bought were new or very nearly new. It was a set of Sumitomo all season performance tires. I have been very

Re: [MBZ] I need to pay for my meth and can only afford Walmart tires.

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
It is a crazy price. But, I love these 250 coupes. That can't be the original paint, can it? My 71 250 was RED like sports car red. This looks like a much more modern red. I still like it. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net] Sent:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 138, Issue 228

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I thought the conventional wisdom was a normal person can afford to drive a 12 Cyl. MB. That's what my mechanic always told me. Donald H. Snook -Original Message- From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, May

Re: [MBZ] Poosing the Paints

2017-05-30 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I second the suggestion to use a Clay Bar. I have tried it on a several cars and it made a HUGE difference. The paint afterward is smooth and slick and this was even before putting any kind of wax on it. All the warnings about using a clay bar are very important. Divide your bar into

Re: [MBZ] Mountain Lions, was Okies...

2017-05-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I must have the Disney version of your yard. I only have a half an acre yard. But, I have lots of rabbits, squirrels, and woodpeckers. The most recent additions are owls. One BIG owl and we have seen several small screech owls. Last year we had a family of possum living under an old

Re: [MBZ] I had a grand a day coke habit I need to pay for

2017-05-26 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Wow. That is hard to read with the strange spacing. This guy is crazy. I wonder how low the mileage the would have to be before someone would consider this price? 5,000 miles? 500 miles? 20,000 miles. Certainly it is a nice looking car. But, even if it is perfect, all the red flags

Re: [MBZ] If you thought the green 220D was full of crack, get a load of this crack infested monster

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
riplin <ka...@striplin.net>; Donald Snook <d...@snooklawllc.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] If you thought the green 220D was full of crack, get a load of this crack infested monster You'd be surprised. An unmolested one owner, documented 220 or 250 in concours condition would easily at

[MBZ] Speaking of paint and detailing

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Have any of you tried Dr. ColorChip? http://www.drcolorchip.com/ My brother tried it and the results were practically magic. No exaggeration. He tried it first on a 1983 Cadillac and Dr. Colorchip sent him the paint with the kit and it worked perfectly. He fixed some chips on the front grill

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
$150 > Donald Snook via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> May 24, 2017 > at 11:48 AM I am pursuing a job opportunity in Memphis and if I get > it, I will be moving to Memphis. I currently have three cars: 1. 1999 > BMW 740iL with > 102,000 miles 2. 2000 BMW 740iL with 231

Re: [MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
, fly back and tow the other one with the truck. Yer > all good. > > I have some good friends who live in/near Memphis if you need any advice on > places to live, etc. > > --R > > >> On 5/24/17 12:48 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes wrote: >> I am pu

Re: [MBZ] Instead of a Finnie

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
For the right person with some mechanical skills, I would think that could be GREAT bait for the BAT buyers. Fix the a/c and if the transmission issue is simple fix it too. Clean it up, take some very generous photos and try to get $9000 for it! Don Snook -Original Message- From:

[MBZ] Semi OT: BMW Question

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I am pursuing a job opportunity in Memphis and if I get it, I will be moving to Memphis. I currently have three cars: 1. 1999 BMW 740iL with 102,000 miles 2. 2000 BMW 740iL with 231,000 miles and 3. 1992 Ford F150. I really want to keep the truck, but I am not sure it will make sense to

Re: [MBZ] I love it

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Wrong car. The one in the movie was a mid 70's Dodge Monaco. "It's got a cop motor, a four hundred and forty cubic inch plant. It's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters, so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say? Is it the new

Re: [MBZ] So much cocaine, so little time

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
That does seem high. But, the CDs are going for crazy money recently. I was at an auction last year and an 83 CD with 230,000 miles went for $7500. But, it was in spectacular condition and had 3 binders of receipts and records that showed the owner was beyond meticulous about maintenance.

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I was thinking about that just now. I felt bad about it. That was bad timing indeed. Don Snook -Original Message- From: OK Don [mailto:okd...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] BAT Away! The

Re: [MBZ] If you thought the green 220D was full of crack, get a load of this crack infested monster

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Collector? I loved my old 71 250. But, I knew it wasn't a collector car. Maybe the 250C could be a collector, but the regular 114 250 is a nice car, but its never going to demand collector prices. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [mailto:ka...@striplin.net]

Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Do these have an orifice tube? Could be that instead. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Peter Frederick [mailto:psf...@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 87 td AC woes Replace the condenser,

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-24 Thread 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

Re: [MBZ] BAT Away!

2017-05-24 Thread 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 -Original Message- From: d...@penoff.com [mailto:d...@penoff.com]

Re: [MBZ] OT My 2014 VW Beetle TDI Convertible will soon be bought back by VW

2017-05-24 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
So, you bought it used and were still able to get the buy back? I have been wondering about whether the buyback only applied to new car purchasers. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Kevin Kraly [mailto:kevinpadd...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 2:22 PM To: Mercedes

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

2017-05-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Nice. I really liked the one I had - -the one Craig (from Los Alamos) bought. Had the evap been done? Or was that resolved by 95? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:27 PM To: Andrew Strasfogel

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

2017-05-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I never saw it. By the time I clicked on the link, it was deleted. So, what is it? Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:35 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] For the girl? and it's green!

Re: [MBZ] more on the Lexus

2017-05-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Wow! That is inspirational! Reminds me a little of the story of the guy with the Million Mile Lexus LS400. http://www.autotrader.com/car-news/ive-been-using-a-95-mile-lexus-as-a-daily-driver-26 Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316)

Re: [MBZ] nice but crack price

2017-05-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Its weird that they don't identify whether its 420 or 560. I do LOVE a black 126 LWB. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:26 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] nice

Re: [MBZ] This is nice

2017-05-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
I do like the 124 Coupe! Odd color, but it does look nice. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:06 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] This is nice

Re: [MBZ] Crack epidemic in the rural areas

2017-05-23 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
That's beyond crack. That's a mental illness. -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:02 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Crack epidemic in the rural areas

[MBZ] MBs for sale in Kansas

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6098731593.html - This guy has been posting this ad for months and never lowering the price. https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6137828927.html 83 123 300D $2600 https://wichita.craigslist.org/cto/6127320476.html AMG For OK Don - and its labeled as the "Big

Re: [MBZ] For the daughter unit? -- more info?

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Nice looking. I don't know about the reliability of these MLs. I know OK Don has some experience with them. Drives like a zippy 4 cylinder seems like an odd thing to say about a 268 HP V8. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Floyd Thursby [mailto:buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com]

Re: [MBZ] Is this a green on green 300sd?

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
No a/c, unknown mileage, needs paint and body work. What is there to love? That interior (and especially the seats) look like they have seen A LOT more than 152,000 miles. I suppose the price is okay, but I would give them a Kaleb offer of $500. Don Snook -Original Message-

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
- From: OK Don [mailto:okd...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:27 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found Cool story - thanks for sharing it. Now I have to find a Diesel ML? AMG - - - On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 12:35 PM, Donald Sno

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Do it! You know you want it! Don Snook -Original Message- From: OK Don [mailto:okd...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 2:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found Well, crap. Now Snook has gotten me all hot for an AMG - found

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-22 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found Wow! That's an unusual case. How often does a thief steal a car out of a shop when the shop is open? Gerry ~~ Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Her

Re: [MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-19 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
iplin.net<mailto:ka...@striplin.net>> wrote: Wow that's amazing. It was probably a meth head who saw the keys in the car and went for a joy ride. If it was a pro that car would be long gone. Sent from my iPhone On May 17, 2017, at 4:25 PM, Donald Snook via Mercedes <mercedes@okieben

[MBZ] ML55 was found

2017-05-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
My friend found his ML! The thief drove it 40 yards into a dense wooded area. It still starts and moves. Has some scratches from the brush. Donald H. Snook SNOOK LAW LLC 5020 E. Central Suite A Wichita, Kansas 67208 Phone: (316) 512-5608 e-mail:

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