Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-09 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
it would be ALOT of work to convert a gas car to diesel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of used, inexpensive older MB's, there an '85 380SEL with a bad engine for $500 -- what would be an appropriate diesel to replace the gas engine with? Would a engine from a 300D turbo be a direct

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-09 Thread OK Don
You'd think I grew up on a farm! Hate it when I do that, and at least twice in one night! On 11/8/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it's bail you out. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-09 Thread OK Don
I hate to admit it, but I'm as sensetive to the use of the wrong word as Andrew is -- On 11/8/05, Chuck Landenberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Andrew, Have you taken on the role/title as resident grammarian?? For me, if I can understand what a lister means Hang the syntax and spelling!

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-09 Thread Zeitgeist
I just hate to mention it, but the word sensitive only has two e's...nyuk nyuk On 11/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to admit it, but I'm as sensetive to the use of the wrong word as Andrew is -- Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: '87 300TD intercooler (210k) '84 300D (205k) Gashuffer:

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-09 Thread OK Don
I can tell that it really caused you a lot of pain -- On 11/8/05, Zeitgeist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just hate to mention it, but the word sensitive only has two e's...nyuk nyuk On 11/8/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hate to admit it, but I'm as sensetive to the use of the wrong

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-09 Thread OK Don
Don - maybe you need to buy one of those beater 300SDLs for the wniter, and keep it for spare parts when you find that cherry one. -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK '90 300D, '87 300SDL, '81 240D, '78 450SLC The FSM created the Diesel Benz http://www.venganza.org/

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread l02turner
Donald wrote:I am not buying the $299 car, I need something that I can drive 300 miles out to western Kansas and back in a day. This car looks like it might be questionable. Awww, come on Don, where's your sense of *adventure*? ;-) Sincerely, Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB) A Blood Test for your

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread OK Don
Hey - go for it! MB roadside assistance will bale you out! (If you run out of fuel, the battery dies, or you need the flat tire changed). On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald wrote:I am not buying the $299 car, I need something that I can drive 300 miles out to western

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread andrew strasfogel
I think it's bail you out. On 11/7/05, OK Don [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey - go for it! MB roadside assistance will bale you out! (If you run out of fuel, the battery dies, or you need the flat tire changed). On 11/7/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Donald wrote:I am not

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread Chuck Landenberger
Andrew, Have you taken on the role/title as resident grammarian?? For me, if I can understand what a lister means Hang the syntax and spelling! Take care, Chuck Phoenix AZ 1980 300SD On Nov 8, 2005, at 12:32 PM, andrew strasfogel wrote: I think it's bail you out. On 11/7/05, OK

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread l02turner
Speaking of used, inexpensive older MB's, there an '85 380SEL with a bad engine for $500 -- what would be an appropriate diesel to replace the gas engine with? Would a engine from a 300D turbo be a direct replacement? - maybe a 85-91 ?? Just weighing the options -- ;-) Thanks -- Sincerely,

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-08 Thread Marshall Booth
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Speaking of used, inexpensive older MB's, there an '85 380SEL with a bad engine for $500 -- what would be an appropriate diesel to replace the gas engine with? Would a engine from a 300D turbo be a direct replacement? - maybe a 85-91 ?? Just weighing the options --

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
I have your new car!! 1983 300TD, blue/blue. 276 K miles - great driver! Shifts beautifully!! Some rust; 50 ft. paint job. ACC works perfectly, fully functional Becker model 1480 radio cassette. 3 thick folder of service records from 1989. This is THE totally utilitarian car and the best Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread Rick Knoble
I have your new car!! 1983 300TD, blue/blue. 276 K miles - great driver! Shifts beautifully!! Some rust; 50 ft. paint job. ACC works perfectly, fully functional Becker model 1480 radio cassette. 3 thick folder of service records from 1989. This is THE totally utilitarian car and the best

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
OK, let's start a bidding war. On 11/7/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have your new car!! 1983 300TD, blue/blue. 276 K miles - great driver! Shifts beautifully!! Some rust; 50 ft. paint job. ACC works perfectly, fully functional Becker model 1480 radio cassette. 3 thick folder

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread Mike Canfield
I knew that was coming..Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299. I have your new car!! 1983 300TD, blue/blue. 276 K

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
Now that someone may want it, I think I should keep it and repair the rust. Can anybody recommend a good body shop for rust repair in the DC - MD area? On 11/7/05, Mike Canfield [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I knew that was coming..Mike - Original Message - From: Rick Knoble [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread Mike Canfield
Now THAT is just teasing!! Mike - Original Message - From: andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 07, 2005 2:22 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299. Now that someone may want it, I think I

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
305.99 andrew strasfogel wrote: OK, let's start a bidding war. On 11/7/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have your new car!! 1983 300TD, blue/blue. 276 K miles - great driver! Shifts beautifully!! Some rust; 50 ft. paint job. ACC works perfectly, fully functional Becker model

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread andrew strasfogel
If I sell to Kaleb for $2,500 below fair market value will IRS allow me a tax deduction for this amount? On 11/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 305.99 andrew strasfogel wrote: OK, let's start a bidding war. On 11/7/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have your

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread LT Don
Just donate it to the non-profit where I work and take the tax write-off. On 11/7/05, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I sell to Kaleb for $2,500 below fair market value will IRS allow me a tax deduction for this amount? On 11/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread LT Don
Uh -- trust me, I would ENSURE that it is kept for internal use. It would become my Company Car real quick. On 11/7/05, Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LT Don wrote: Just donate it to the non-profit where I work and take the tax write-off. But these days, unless the organization

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread Mitch Haley
LT Don wrote: Uh -- trust me, I would ENSURE that it is kept for internal use. It would become my Company Car real quick. Don: Why not buy this, donate it to the office, and grab it for a company car? http://chicago.craigslist.org/car/109345801.html

Re: [MBZ] I need a car I found a car for $299.

2005-11-07 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
yes andrew strasfogel wrote: If I sell to Kaleb for $2,500 below fair market value will IRS allow me a tax deduction for this amount? On 11/7/05, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 305.99 andrew strasfogel wrote: OK, let's start a bidding war. On 11/7/05, Rick Knoble [EMAIL