[MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day -- Auto for sale - $3, 500 (Eutawville sc) auto in good condition

2021-04-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/eutawville-auto-for-sale/7299806366.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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2018-02-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
OFFER is — I need to give this to a new home. WANTED - is for the specific items you desire it is all free. Some good stuff can be found, but lots of offers end up not being TAKEN clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD - Allen retired models- 2002 s430 -

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2018-02-22 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > FREECYCLE in my area is very picky. ... > And there is some great stuff on offers. OFFER listings - does that mean things being given away FREE? or do OFFER listings mean give a price willing to be given? i.e. if listed as OFFER can there be $$ exchanged? Thanks. tin.man

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2018-02-22 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Well, I got a text back from the guy. He decided to hold on to the not free stuff, and I picked up the rest. Some of it garbage, but there is a Hella euro headlamp in adequate condition. There is other stuff that is covered in oil, which I will need to cleanse before I can put in the parts

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2018-02-22 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
The demographics for our group cut across a wide swath of socioeconomics. You would see people asking for clothing and stuff on a regular basis, but I had to put a stop to a lot of it, mainly because people would not make specific requests. If you’re not familiar with FreeCycle, one of the

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot

2018-02-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 21 Feb 2018 19:29:59 -0800 clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: > I like when there is an ask for a high end item. As if somebody is > going to willingly part with a new laptop or other pretty recent > item. I guess it never hurts to try, but I have not seen anybody

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2018-02-21 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
FREECYCLE in my area is very picky. Folks ask for specific items and emphasize that whatever they get MUST be in excellent condition. And there is some great stuff on offers. I got a waffle maker. I also gave away a breadmaker and juicer. On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 10:29 PM, clay monroe via

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2018-02-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
I like when there is an ask for a high end item. As if somebody is going to willingly part with a new laptop or other pretty recent item. I guess it never hurts to try, but I have not seen anybody actually respond. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei 1982 300 SD -

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2018-02-21 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:28:08 -0500 Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > FreeCycle used to be a good place to get stuff. I got many things from the Los Alamos freecycle group and gave many things away. It is a good group. Santa Fe, and particularly Albuquerque, are

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot

2018-02-21 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
FreeCycle used to be a good place to get stuff. I was the local group admin and everyone was on moderation, so I got to see the offerings first. For the most part I didn’t jump on stuff before it posted, but I will admit to doing it a couple of times. One time was for an i7 processor, 12GB

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot

2018-02-21 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
The free section of craigslist is amusing, most of it is garbage that people are trying to not have to pay to get rid of. I have gotten some scores, a whole bunch of firewood for instance... -Curt On Wednesday, February 21, 2018, 4:40:36 PM EST, clay monroe via Mercedes

[MBZ] CL idiot

2018-02-21 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
Guy posts on CL free section for MB parts, then expects payment. what year and model car? you oughta look it up first to see compatibility on much of this... So for trade this is what these items go for minimum on eBay: cowls $30 equivalent antenna $100 equivalent (I'll give 2)- they list for

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the year

2017-09-10 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
It only has 24k miles on it! -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On September 10, 2017 12:42:54 AM EDT, clay monroe via Mercedes wrote: >https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/classic-collectible-mb-price/6294227144.html

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the year

2017-09-10 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
?? Might be a steal. On Sep 10, 2017 12:43 AM, "clay monroe via Mercedes" wrote: > https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/classic-collectible-mb-price/ > 6294227144.html collectible-mb-price/6294227144.html> > > Is

[MBZ] CL idiot of the year

2017-09-09 Thread clay monroe via Mercedes
https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/d/classic-collectible-mb-price/6294227144.html Is this guy for real? That is is a benz he got right clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1986 SDL - Polei

[MBZ] CL Idiot

2017-06-23 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6189533544.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] CL idiot of the day

2016-02-27 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
"Not me" --R On 2/27/16 12:17 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: What would you call whoever buys it? On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 7:56 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: Apparently no crack, just idiocy

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2016-02-26 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What would you call whoever buys it? On Fri, Feb 26, 2016 at 7:56 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Apparently no crack, just idiocy > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5466309530.html > > --R > > ___ >

[MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2016-02-26 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Apparently no crack, just idiocy https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5466309530.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-17 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Did he also glue a little hot wheels car on the console above the acc? Other than the 700,000 mile claim, I like this statement KN AIR FILTER INSTALLED INCLUDES NEW RECHARGE KIT Why do people put these on their cars? Evil crypsler ACC. I'm going to run right out and buy that!

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-17 Thread Alice Strickland via Mercedes
INCLUDES NEW RECHARGE KIT Why do people put these on their cars? -Original Message- From: clay [mailto:redgh...@comcast.net] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 9:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto

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2015-02-17 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
] Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 9:57 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4872763799.html M117 that needs no attention until it clocks 700k miles! clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl

[MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-13 Thread clay via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4872763799.html M117 that needs no attention until it clocks 700k miles! clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She was green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Gave her life to save

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2015-02-13 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
NO BROKEN GLASS!! TIRES ARE ALL ROUND!! ENGINE RUNS!! CAR MOVES WHEN THE PEDAL IS PRESSED DOWN!!! ONE IDIOT OWNER!! On Fri, Feb 13, 2015 at 10:57 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4872763799.html M117 that needs no attention until it

[MBZ] CL Idiot -- price redused 2000 murcery mountainet

2014-07-17 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/4573291604.html price redused 2000 murcery mountainet now only$2,500.00 - $2500 (goose creek) condition: *excellent* ** Excellent running suv mid size 17 MPG in town 22 on highway a daily driver very Clean and dependable, good clean leather.

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-06 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
This one looks pretty and it's in Tampa so maybe no rust?. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-400-Series-SLC-1977-Mercedes-Benz-450SLC-/160934075512?pt=US_Cars_Truckshash=item25786b1c78#ht_500wt_1182 On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 11:42 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Weld it on - no more

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-06 Thread Michael Canfield
One of the worst cars I ever made the mistake of buying came from Tampa. Red, 2 door delta 88. Sharp looking car, ran and drove perfect. Should have looked under it better. That thing was like Swiss cheese everywhere underneath. Had to sell it off for a parts car when suspension parts started

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread OK Don
Yugos are rare now, but doesn't mean they are desirable. There has to be something else to make it desirable. The SLC just isn't as cute as the SL. (Yes, I owned an SLC - it was the only 107 I could afford.) On 12/4/12, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: Looking to the future 10

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
I disagree. The styling of the SL C is very unusual, whike the W107 SL is humdrum. The SL C is not for everyone, but there will be enough afficionados around who appreciate it. On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 2:29 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote: Yugos are rare now, but doesn't mean they are

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread Randy Bennell
I'm with you Andrew. I don't really want a convertible. Randy On 05/12/2012 2:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I disagree. The styling of the SL C is very unusual, whike the W107 SL is humdrum. The SL C is not for everyone, but there will be enough afficionados around who appreciate it. On

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread dseretakis
Yes, I agree. I think the SLC is a nicer car. We are clearly in the minority here. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 5, 2012, at 3:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: I disagree. The styling of the SL C is very unusual, whike the W107 SL is humdrum. The SL C is not for everyone,

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread OK Don
I guess I like the nostalgic look of the pagoda-like roof on the SL's hardtop. I keep scheming for ways to get that on the SLC. Luckily, I sold it before getting the torch and hammers out. The hardtop welded onto the SL would be my ultimate 107 (with an OM603 engine). On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 5:27

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread Jim Cathey
I'm with you Andrew. I don't really want a convertible. So leave the hardtop on. The SL, top-on, is a nice little coupe. Had a girlfriend once whose dream car was this. Did _not_ want the SLC, said it just didn't look the same. Would _never_ have taken the top off. (Ended up with a Z4, as I

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread clay monroe
The same as the 220D. The bigger issue is finding somebody with that sort of patience and pocket book deep enough to keep it that pristine. A greater probability is that it ends up a barn find in thirty years and happens to be the only one within 2500km clay On Dec 4, 2012, at 8:08 PM,

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread clay monroe
Maybe. I put money on the SL owners being willing to pay for a reasonable example of a SLC to use as parts over somebody plunking down hard cash to then have to pay five times purchase price to sort it out. clay On Dec 5, 2012, at 12:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: I disagree. The styling

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread clay monroe
And when it leaks, you can pop it off and install fresh seals clay On Dec 5, 2012, at 5:55 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I'm with you Andrew. I don't really want a convertible. So leave the hardtop on. The SL, top-on, is a nice little coupe. Had a girlfriend once whose dream car was this. Did

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-05 Thread OK Don
Weld it on - no more seals to mess with. On Wed, Dec 5, 2012 at 9:53 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: And when it leaks, you can pop it off and install fresh seals clay On Dec 5, 2012, at 5:55 PM, Jim Cathey wrote: I'm with you Andrew. I don't really want a convertible. So

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Nice color but very expensive to restore. Those peeling louvers are a real nightmare to get at, and what does it mean that an engine needs tlc? Is that code for a valve job? On Mon, Dec 3, 2012 at 9:47 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread Rich Thomas
It is code that the guy is an idiot. Occam's razor. --R On 12/4/12 9:47 AM, andrew strasfogel wrote: Nice color but very expensive to restore. Those peeling louvers are a real nightmare to get at, and what does it mean that an engine needs tlc? Is that code for a valve job? On Mon, Dec 3,

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread Michael Canfield
Wow. Parts car is kinda harsh isn't it? Looks like a nice body that could be put back to a reasonable operating condition and enjoyed for many years. Maybe TLC just means that maintenance had been neglected and it just needs a good servicing. Used parts are all over all of our cars, I am not

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread Randy Bennell
On 03/12/2012 8:47 PM, clay monroe wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3414876270.html The guy has not realistically thought out the future for this ride. This is a parts car and only a parts car from my point of view. $6k for a new engine or rebuild, full exhaust, interior and

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread clay monroe
There are so darn many of the R107 that the amount of cash required to make this one a viable driver is a multiple of the value of the car. Though fewer SLC were made, the model is not desirable for a collector or normal buyer. They rot out and are not cared for because they are a lesser

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread clay monroe
You still need access to fresh air and defog. Chrysler ACC II is garbage, but maybe you could transplant one from a w126 On Dec 4, 2012, at 9:18 AM, Randy Bennell wrote: On 03/12/2012 8:47 PM, clay monroe wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3414876270.html The guy has not

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-04 Thread Andrew Strasfogel
Looking to the future 10 years out, a concours condition, unrusted original low miles and documented late model SL C will be worth a ton of money due to its sheer rarity.. On Tue, Dec 4, 2012 at 6:03 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: You still need access to fresh air and defog.

[MBZ] CL idiot of the week

2012-12-03 Thread clay monroe
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/3414876270.html The guy has not realistically thought out the future for this ride. This is a parts car and only a parts car from my point of view. $6k for a new engine or rebuild, full exhaust, interior and center console controls are going to need

[MBZ] CL Idiot -- cheap 1988 300 SE Mercedes parked parks car

2012-08-12 Thread Rich Thomas
parked due to water pump leaking, great to fix up or parks car. asking $800 --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

[MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off with pressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3196086772.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread WILTON
Another 240D with leather seats. Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 11:43 AM Subject: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off with pressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread Allan Streib
Honestly that's the LEAST of the problems that car has Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net writes: http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3196086772.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread Dieselhead
Both of mine have/had leather seats. The 81 came out of Autohaus Dallas (Stealership) when new, as did my 300D. Dunno if they are still in biz Another 240D with leather seats. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread WILTON
Rare? Wilton - Original Message - From: Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge Both of mine have/had leather

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread Dan Penoff
mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge Both of mine have/had leather seats. The 81 came out of Autohaus Dallas (Stealership) when new, as did my 300D. Dunno if they are still in biz

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off withpressure gauge

2012-08-11 Thread WILTON
Doesn't it have a shutoff lever on IP? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 11:43 AM Subject: [MBZ] CL Idiot -- Has vacuum leak has to be turned off

[MBZ] CL Idiot not your daddys 380 450 500

2012-08-05 Thread Rich Thomas
Nice paint job http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/3115851496.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot not your daddys 380 450 500

2012-08-05 Thread G Mann
Last seen by a dealers authorized mechanic on the day it was sold. Paint given special care daily. Always parked in the shade under a tree. Only driven at night in pursuit of business. Slight tear in seat from normal sidearm wear. Extra storage built into upholstery for money and product. No

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-26 Thread Hendrik Fay
Is that where you got your Euro lights from? Speaking of which, they seem to be expensive for decent ones http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W107-R107-Satz-Bosch-Scheinwerfer-Neu-/130682278523?pt=DE_Autoteilehash=item1e6d45527b Hendrik who has euro style lights On 26/04/12 14:58, clay

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-26 Thread clay monroe
Nope. I am not going to waste good cash on a turd like that car. The fellow has no clue as to the value of his rust heap. I looked at a number of cars in the past five months and I saw what the water does to them. One fellow had a running example that was surely a flood car. Rust

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-26 Thread Randy Bennell
On 26/04/2012 12:28 AM, clay monroe wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2974323812.html Yeah, I want your incipient rust storm for $2k. This will take weeks of hard work to neutralize. And it will never be right. Insurance already paid him off, and this is criminal clay

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-26 Thread clay monroe
The w113 is a bit more desirable than the r107. Granted his price is high for a tear down restorable. It is not a 300sl from 1963, but maybe you break even pouring $30k into it. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-26 Thread andrew strasfogel
Wonder what he's smoking. On Thu, Apr 26, 2012 at 12:33 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: The w113 is a bit more desirable than the r107.   Granted his price is high for a tear down restorable.  It is not a 300sl from 1963, but maybe you break even pouring $30k into it. clay

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-26 Thread Randy Bennell
You first. Randy On 26/04/2012 11:33 AM, clay monroe wrote: The w113 is a bit more desirable than the r107. Granted his price is high for a tear down restorable. It is not a 300sl from 1963,but maybe you break even pouring $30k into it. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green

[MBZ] CL idiot of the week- PNW Edition

2012-04-25 Thread clay monroe
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/2974323812.html Yeah, I want your incipient rust storm for $2k. This will take weeks of hard work to neutralize. And it will never be right. Insurance already paid him off, and this is criminal clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 1972 220D -

[MBZ] CL Idiot

2012-04-09 Thread Rich Thomas
http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2948928981.html And this thing is tempting, just because http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2918413962.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot

2012-04-09 Thread Mitch Haley
Rich Thomas wrote: And this thing is tempting, just because http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2918413962.html Davide could use one of those, but it would cost a fortune to get it home. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot

2012-04-09 Thread clay monroe
that tempting one is a Lincoln Lawyer car. Maybe a mobile koochie car. Delivery service clay On Apr 9, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2948928981.html And this thing is tempting, just because

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot

2012-04-09 Thread andrew strasfogel
I prefer the Gran Dam myself. That ranks way up there in CL idiocy. On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 9:42 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: that tempting one is a Lincoln Lawyer car.  Maybe a mobile koochie car.   Delivery service clay On Apr 9, 2012, at 1:57 PM, Rich Thomas wrote:

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day

2012-04-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
V-8? How dey do dat? Two of 8 are not working, or ? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 5:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day The white text

[MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day

2012-04-05 Thread Rich Thomas
The white text in 4pitch font makes the ad really stand out! http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2942200360.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day

2012-04-05 Thread WILTON
A 6 cyl V-8? How dey do dat? Two of 8 are not working, or ? Wilton - Original Message - From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 5:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day The white

Re: [MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day

2012-04-05 Thread Randy Bennell
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2012 5:40 PM Subject: [MBZ] CL Idiot of the Day The white text in 4pitch font makes the ad really stand out! http://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/2942200360.html --R

[MBZ] CL Idiot

2012-02-06 Thread Rich Thomas
A very comprehensive posting http://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/2830679251.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-24 Thread clay monroe
A real buyer for this thing would arrive with a wrecker. clay On Jan 23, 2012, at 1:56 PM, Mitch Haley wrote: clay monroe wrote: I am looking elsewhere. After more prodding I get back that it is restoration ready. Maybe he's like Jaime and won't tell you much unless you call him. Or

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-23 Thread clay monroe
I am looking elsewhere. After more prodding I get back that it is restoration ready. OK, that tells me less than nothing, so I prod more. They are installing a fuel pump. I could go on pestering him and take a few weeks to get the dribs and drabs of information. That would beat driving six

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-23 Thread Mitch Haley
clay monroe wrote: I am looking elsewhere. After more prodding I get back that it is restoration ready. Maybe he's like Jaime and won't tell you much unless you call him. Or maybe he's busy and figures that a real buyer would just come see the car. ___

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-23 Thread WILTON
Subject: Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day I am looking elsewhere. After more prodding I get back that it is restoration ready. OK, that tells me less than nothing, so I prod more. They are installing a fuel pump. I could go on pestering him and take a few weeks to get the dribs and drabs

[MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-22 Thread clay monroe
Wonder just how badly he wants the car sold. I assume the car has been ridden hard and put away wet, but his response is worthless clay Begin forwarded message: From: blanchard auto sales blanchard2...@aol.com Date: January 22, 2012 1:32:57 PM PST To: redgh...@comcast.net Subject: Re:

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-22 Thread Mitch Haley
clay monroe wrote: Wonder just how badly he wants the car sold. I assume the car has been ridden hard and put away wet, but his response is worthless For starters, it needs paint. The rest? Is the whole car worn out, or did it eat a timing chain? If it needs engine/suspension/interior and

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day

2012-01-22 Thread Curt Raymond
-0800 From: clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: [MBZ] CL idiot dealer of the day Message-ID: 4ef8df75-58d3-4790-9df5-f4d83bc6c...@comcast.net Content-Type: text/plain;charset=us-ascii Wonder just how badly he wants the car sold. I assume

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-06 Thread Hans Neureiter
You thought right. On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 12:54 AM, Jerry Herrman jer...@san.rr.com wrote: I thought the singular was bacterium and the plural was bacteria. -- Hans Neureiter, Katy, TX '82 300SD '01 VW New Beetle 1.9L TDI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-05 Thread Jim Cathey
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2735887852.html If the idiot can't even spell the name of the car, much less the town he lives in And how would he even know the enjuion numbers match, without also knowing that potential buyers might just want to know exactly what enjuion it had, or

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
When we first began to purchase used Mercedes in northern VA and then suburban MD, it seemed like 90 percent of the sellers were Iranians. I have a pretty good ear for their pronunciation and syntax, and this CL post sounds like a literal spelling of Iranian-pronounced English. What might have

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-05 Thread Hans Neureiter
All I can say, this CL Idiot does not mean to be an Idiot. Give him an E for effort (he put pictures in the add). By the way, is it Mercedes (began to purchase used Mercedes in northern VA) or Mercedeses or Mercedi? Fungus - Fungi Virus - Viruses Bacteria -Bacterii On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 9:14 AM,

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-05 Thread Dieselhead
Goose-Geese Mercedoose-Mercedes :. (therefore) Mercedes is plural All I can say, this CL Idiot does not mean to be an Idiot. Give him an E for effort (he put pictures in the add). By the way, is it Mercedes (began to purchase used Mercedes in northern VA) or Mercedeses or Mercedi? Fungus -

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-05 Thread andrew strasfogel
Mercedes is also the plural, IMHO. On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 8:05 PM, Hans Neureiter diese...@gmail.com wrote: All I can say, this CL Idiot does not mean to be an Idiot. Give him an E for effort (he put pictures in the add). By the way, is it Mercedes (began to purchase used Mercedes in

[MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-05 Thread Jerry Herrman
I thought the singular was bacterium and the plural was bacteria. Jerry 82 240D __ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 6686 (20111205) __ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com

[MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread clay monroe
http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2735887852.html save this car no interest or affiliation clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers ___

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
His english is phoneticized Iranian-English. On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2735887852.html save this car no interest or affiliation clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and ran 1995 E300D - Cleo -

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Dieselhead
What's an enjuion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Sounds more Mexican to me. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2011, at 6:30 PM, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: His english is phoneticized Iranian-English. On Sun, Dec 4, 2011 at 6:13 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/cto/2735887852.html

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Maybe it's a Cajun pronunciation. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2011, at 6:21 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: What's an enjuion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Russ Williams
NO WAY Cajun On 12/4/2011 5:35 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote: Maybe it's a Cajun pronunciation. Sent from my iPhone On Dec 4, 2011, at 6:21 PM, Dieselhead126die...@gmail.com wrote: What's an enjuion ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread G Mann
Further evidence the Department of Education has been enhanced with government billions and teachers unions, while the ACLU has ensured that no child was left in class at advancement time regardless of course work or class standing. Spelling is now an elective class, with Ebonics being one of the

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Allan Streib
andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com writes: His english is phoneticized Iranian-English. I suppose different people are more or less forgiving of ads like this, but if I were posting to CL in a foreign country I'd have a trusted native speaker proofread it for me. Allan -- 1983 300D 1979

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Dieselhead
Spelling is now an elective class, with Ebonics being one of the accepted word forms. Which is humorous, since ebonics is derived from back country irish, but we claim it is african. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Mountain Man
Grant wrote: Is this a great country or what? You wish. If they could allow diversity, we might not have this shoved down our throats, but, no - we all gotta go to school and get educated by the gov't in their way of learning instead of some diversity. Some speak american english, some speak

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Rich Thomas
I think ebonics is actually derived from Gullah, which was slave english (actually a hodgepodge of various languages/pronunciations, including African and European). Most of my neighbors are Gullah, and speak Gullah, which sounds a lot like Jamaican English when they get going, but also seems

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Dimitri Seretakis
Hence the term CL idiot:) I don't think the CL idiot was communicating in ebonics, he was probably just a dumbass. --R On 12/4/11 6:50 PM, Dieselhead wrote: Spelling is now an elective class, with Ebonics being one of the accepted word forms. Which is humorous, since ebonics is derived from

Re: [MBZ] CL idiot of the day

2011-12-04 Thread Dieselhead
I don't think the CL idiot was communicating in ebonics, he was probably just a dumbass. --R I'd guess Andrew is right, because it looks like nothing I have seen. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] cl idiot of the day

2011-08-21 Thread Allan Streib
redghost redgh...@comcast.net writes: http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2550239923.html no interest, not mine, at least post the right picture Ha. Funny he even explains the picture issue more or less as: The car I'm selling looks so bad I'm going to use a picture of a different car in

[MBZ] cl idiot of the day

2011-08-20 Thread redghost
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/2550239923.html no interest, not mine, at least post the right picture clay 1972 220D - Gump - She is green, simple and runs and runs 1995 E300D - Cleo - Used by the Queen of Denial POS 1987 SDL - Beware Nigerian Scammers

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