[MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-27 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
After charging overnight it fired right up, no check engine lights. Will have to see what it does after it’s warmed up. Definitely cranks over faster than the GL. After messing with the connection point under the hood, it does seem to crank a little faster but it could be my imagination. Sent

Re: [MBZ] Another copart ML

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Seems like its better to find one that already has the hitch and integrated wiring.  I know on the 08 the wiring harness is right up under the drivers dash to hook up a brake controller.  I have heard on the earlier ones the harness is all the way in the back and you have to run it up to the

Re: [MBZ] Another copart ML

2022-01-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
No they don’t all have tow setup. I put a hitch on the former wife’s 2011 yo be able to put on a bike rack but didn’t do the nanny --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 21, 2022, at 6:23 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Of course I just noticed it does not have the trailer hitch. Thought

Re: [MBZ] Another copart ML

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Of course I just noticed it does not have the trailer hitch. Thought these all came with it.  Without it, kind of defeats my purpose of wanting to use it to tow on occasion. On 1/21/2022 5:14 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: This one has also ran a few times and still not sold.  Rebuilt

[MBZ] Another copart ML

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This one has also ran a few times and still not sold.  Rebuilt title but at least its listed as run and drive. https://www.copart.com/lot/31357612/clean-title-2007-mercedes-benz-ml-320-cdi-ne-lincoln If you look it up on the russian site, you can see the IAA auction from previously with the

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Yep On 1/21/2022 4:33 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: There will be others. When you get emotionally attached to the idea of a specific car, that's when you lose your objectivity and end up paying too much. On Fri, Jan 21, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Well you

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
There will be others. When you get emotionally attached to the idea of a specific car, that's when you lose your objectivity and end up paying too much. On Fri, Jan 21, 2022, at 5:26 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Well you have a deposit on file so I would assume you lose your deposit

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again True. I sure did not need this at all but after I regretted selling that project one I had, I had this one hung up in my mind. I could have had it yesterday for $3k if I would have taken the copart guy up on his offer when he called yesterday

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
What do they do if you win a bid and don't pick it up? Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 21, 2022 2:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again True. I sure did not need this at all

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Probably so. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 21, 2022, at 2:06 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks like the guy did you a favor > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Jan 21, 2022, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> I set my max at $3200, somebody from

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
True. I sure did not need this at all but after I regretted selling that project one I had, I had this one hung up in my mind. I could have had it yesterday for $3k if I would have taken the copart guy up on his offer when he called yesterday. Even at that it was way too much money. The guy who

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like the guy did you a favor --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 21, 2022, at 1:28 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I set my max at $3200, somebody from Georgia wanted it real bad and quickly > ran up the bid to that. I threw in a couple more bids up to $3400 and lost. >

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Bidding one increment below reserve is one way to make sure it sells I guess. And the seller proved us wrong by exercising patience and eventually getting what he wanted. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

[MBZ] The copart ML runs thru again

2022-01-21 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I set my max at $3200, somebody from Georgia wanted it real bad and quickly ran up the bid to that. I threw in a couple more bids up to $3400 and lost. Reserve was $3500 so I’m sure that guy will end up with it. Oh well. After fees that is way too much for that without even knowing if it runs

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I've noticed dealers raising used Mercedes prices to stimulate discussion... On Thu, Jan 20, 2022, 2:48 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yup. The longer it lingers, the lower the offer…doesn’t work 100% of the > time, but when it does…. nice. > > -D > > > On Jan

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-20 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yup. The longer it lingers, the lower the offer…doesn’t work 100% of the time, but when it does…. nice. -D > On Jan 20, 2022, at 2:01 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Use the Poosy Protocol. > $2500 this week, $2250 next week... > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-20 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Use the Poosy Protocol. $2500 this week, $2250 next week... ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-20 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
work and massive steps in the right direction. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: January 20, 2022 12:33 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: ka...@striplin.net Subject: [MBZ] The copart ML Well put in an offer for $2500 (probably way too much). Copart just called

[MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-20 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Well put in an offer for $2500 (probably way too much). Copart just called saying they thought they could get it done but told me I could probably increase my offer couple hundred. Told them I probably was already at my limit since I was the winner the last 3-5 times. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-15 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I once tried to buy the property next to mine, which was vacant (had never been built on) at the time. I submitted a written offer to the seller, who was a flipper who had bought it at a tax lien auction (wish I'd been paying attention and knew about that, I would have been bidding). Anyway

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-15 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
We all need to see you behind the wheel of that awesome Bluetec diesel. On Sat, Jan 15, 2022, 9:18 AM Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > Keep it going, you need to see how cheap you can get it. > > -Curt > > > > > On Friday, January 14, 2022, 08:52:24 PM EST, Kaleb

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-15 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Keep it going, you need to see how cheap you can get it. -Curt On Friday, January 14, 2022, 08:52:24 PM EST, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: This will be the 4th time I have been the winner, this time $1700. When will the seller finally accept sometime other than their stupid

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Eventually the owner (sounds like it's not the property disposal manager at an insurance company) has to sell it to the high bidder or take his ML and go home. If you're the high bidder every week, you've got the first part covered. Normally they'd at least offer the high bidder the

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-15 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Floriduh does the same thing. Really p*sees me off when I have an older car with low or good miles on the clock. -D > On Jan 15, 2022, at 5:58 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes > wrote: > > On 2022-01-14 22:43, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: >> I know the battery is completely dead. I have >>

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-15 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-14 22:43, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I know the battery is completely dead. I have bought many copart vehicles that batteries were dead and when charged or replaced, started right up. Around here, Runs and Drives can mean "we have the key, it took a jump start, and it went

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
The odometer is "exempt". What?? On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 10:43 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That is the mystery, don't know if it runs or not, or if anything is > wrong with the injun. I know the battery is completely dead. I have > bought many copart

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
That is the mystery, don't know if it runs or not, or if anything is wrong with the injun.  I know the battery is completely dead. I have bought many copart vehicles that batteries were dead and when charged or replaced, started right up. On 1/14/2022 9:41 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: It

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
It just needs a new Injun... OK - CERT OF TITLE-INDIAN TRIBAL My ML said something like State Farm Comprehensive on the windshield sticker with the lot number on it. When I saw the deer hair in the cracks in the bumper I realized why it wasn't totaled by collision or given a salvage title.

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
The first time I was high bidder at $2200.  Next time it was $2500.  Last time was $1100, this time $1700.  His buy it now was $4000, now $3800.  Seller has never even counter bid my winning bids.  I have wondered what it looks like on the seller side. Surely they are paying every time it

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-01-14 21:58, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Looks like it has a hitch. That’s good. And what, $500 less than last week? That's good too. If they keep lowering the starting bid and Kaleb keeps being the only bidder, it could get pretty cheap by the time CoPart storage costs

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Looks like it has a hitch. That’s good. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Jan 14, 2022, at 8:52 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > This will be the 4th time I have been the winner, this time $1700. When will > the seller finally accept sometime other than their stupid reserve amount? > >

[MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-14 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
This will be the 4th time I have been the winner, this time $1700. When will the seller finally accept sometime other than their stupid reserve amount? https://www.copart.com/lot/66367701 Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

[MBZ] The copart ML

2022-01-07 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Auction just ended again. Not sure if it ran before I started bidding on it or not, but first time I was winner at $2200, next time I was winner at $2550, this time I ended up winner at $1000. Wonder when seller is going to accept something. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2018-05-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Another one drank the Kool Aid! Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: Michelin’s are the best Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2018-05-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 4, 2018 at 8:57 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > Michelin’s are the best Unless they're Latitude Tour HP all season tires and you live where it snows or rains. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2018-05-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Michelin’s are the best Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 4:12 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On May 4, 2018 at 4:09 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >> wrote: >> >> Has new looking Michelin’s on it. > > A valuable

Re: [MBZ] The copart ML

2018-05-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On May 4, 2018 at 4:09 PM "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" > wrote: > > Has new looking Michelin’s on it. A valuable feature on my ML. Right up until the first time it snowed. Now they're the main reason I want to get rid of it. Mitch

[MBZ] The copart ML

2018-05-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Aside from needing a new front and rear bumper and grille, it does start and run. Will see how it drives when I get it home tomorrow. Has new looking Michelin’s on it. Needs some serious Martha attention on the interior. Also has 2 sets of keys, that is not something you see everyday at copart.