[MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Kleb you can still bring your utility bill and get it NOW! Phone lines are jammed! https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5515067121.html __R *Plus tax, title, license and $299 doc fee. WAC. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] VW

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just imagine our lives if squirrels had opposable thumbs... On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 11:28 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > We've been happy with the 2012 Passat TDI - now that the squirrels aren't > eating the wiring anymore (thanks to the pellet gun). the seats are not

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Ed Booher via Mercedes
THE VEHICLE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE TIME OF YOUR CALL, BUT SOLD WHEN YOU GET TO THE DEALERSHIP. BE AWARE THAT WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF CUSTOMERS ON OUR LOT A DAY Soo ... what I'm reading here is the car in the picture is from a *reputable* dealer in another *country* that

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hard to believe this sort of blatant chicanery is still going on. On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 3:21 PM, Ed Booher via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > THE VEHICLE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR SALE AT THE TIME OF > YOUR CALL, BUT SOLD WHEN YOU GET TO THE DEALERSHIP. BE AWARE THAT

[MBZ] OT For those interested in things nautical

2016-03-30 Thread Craig via Mercedes
*3 CARRIER GROUPS TOGETHER* These pictures represent a very rare occasion when three carrier groups can be in the same hemisphere long enough to do a photo op.* http://jwvsw.org/carriers.pdf Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] This is half tempting -- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL 500 $2625

2016-03-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I would want to know what's up with it for that price. I'm betting the hydraulics are shot to begin with. That's a $700 DIY job that takes a couple of days to do. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Mar 30, 2016, at 5:01 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > Kind of a

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I believe you meant "bait" and switch. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Another case of bate and swish. > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 2:45 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

[MBZ] This is half tempting -- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL 500 $2625

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Kind of a Kleb kind of car -- I wonder how insulted they would be at $1500. I do sorta like the green on these. https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5514021563.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-30 Thread Fred Moir via Mercedes
I just picked up an H8 at Wallyworld for $123.13 plus $7.70 tax. YMMV Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes on behalf of Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes Sent: 30 March 2016 18:40 To:

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Andrew is a master of the bate so I think he new what he mint --R On 3/30/16 5:07 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I believe you meant "bait" and switch. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2016, at 2:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Another case of

Re: [MBZ] Marzaydeez dayzeeno

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If it up to me, I would buy a "new" S class for $3000, drive it for a year, donate it to one of those charities that accepts used cars, and buy another S class. It would have to pass inspection, and I wouldn't put a CENT into it other than fuel and basic maintenance. On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
On 30/03/2016 11:34 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Luxury Midsized/Large Cars: Least Reliable *Least Reliable: Mercedes-Benz S-Class* The S-Class is brimming with features and qualities that make it stand out among luxury cars. A powerful 4.7-liter turbo V8 provides effortless acceleration and

Re: [MBZ] I pickup a 2nd car in as many days

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's a fair value for that beast? On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 10:07 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5474205301.html >> > > Death wish much? :-) > > -- Jim > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Luxury Midsized/Large Cars: Least Reliable *Least Reliable: Mercedes-Benz S-Class* The S-Class is brimming with features and qualities that make it stand out among luxury cars. A powerful 4.7-liter turbo V8 provides effortless acceleration and delivered 18 mpg overall in our tests. The S550

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Another case of bate and swish. On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 2:45 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > AMAZING PRICE DROP $1000 IN 2 DAYS! > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5511657756.html > > By next week it will be down to $2k! > > --R > > > On 3/30/16 2:38 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Hell, I'd rather get a Diehard group 88 for $149. On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 8:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > So the guy is not willing to put a battery in the car to sell it as a > running car? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:09 PM,

[MBZ] Marzaydeez dayzeeno

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5514426788.html "The car does have some rust as seen in the pictures. This was an issue for Mercedes in this year as they changed the painting process." Rusty POS --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Lease don't buy --R On 3/30/16 12:34 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Luxury Midsized/Large Cars: Least Reliable *Least Reliable: Mercedes-Benz S-Class* The S-Class is brimming with features and qualities that make it stand out among luxury cars. A powerful 4.7-liter turbo V8 provides

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
True Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 11:54 AM, OK Don via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not really. I doubt that there is another car as complex as the current S > class - therefore far more things to go wrong. Remember that we might think > of reliable as not

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Probably Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes > wrote: > >> On 30/03/2016 11:34 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: >> Luxury Midsized/Large Cars: Least Reliable >> >> *Least Reliable: Mercedes-Benz S-Class* >> >> The S-Class is

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Not really. I doubt that there is another car as complex as the current S class - therefore far more things to go wrong. Remember that we might think of reliable as not stranding us on the road, while the ratings people see any glitch (my Bluetooth won't stay connected) as unreliable. On Wed, Mar

Re: [MBZ] OT: Heres on for Grant...

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Don't bet the farm on it and come crying to me to bail you out. On Tue, Mar 29, 2016 at 11:51 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew missed a great opportunity this year to sell the bumper stickers he > was s'posed to make: No bush; No Clin ton, and then the "I'm

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
AMAZING PRICE DROP $1000 IN 2 DAYS! https://charleston.craigslist.org/ctd/5511657756.html By next week it will be down to $2k! --R On 3/30/16 2:38 PM, Rich Thomas wrote: Kleb you can still bring your utility bill and get it NOW! Phone lines are jammed!

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Exactly. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > Clay sez: > >> Have to go with NADA to keep the >seller happy > > clay > > Apparently the seller wants to keep the car and not sell it. Perhaps keeping > the car will

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Well you are an idiot unless you find a bigger idiot than you if you think you can sell over what he wants to get shop credit. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:27 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > That is why he has me fronting for the sales. I have no dog in

Re: [MBZ] This is half tempting -- 1995 MERCEDES BENZ SL 500 $2625

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think I'll go take a look at it. I don't really like that model but mama made some mention not long about about a "sports car" which I took to mean a convertible of some sort. If I could get it for beater money it could make some sense to at least get the top working, if other things

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-30 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Video? Pictures? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 30, 2016 9:31:12 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: >We had a double whammy in okie land this evening. Literally had a >tornado in the process of spinning up heading directly for new

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Wow - glad you didn't get hit. The storms missed us entirely this time - On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 8:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > We had a double whammy in okie land this evening. Literally had a tornado > in the process of spinning up heading directly

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-30 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Hang on to your wigs and hats! Bob R On Mar 30, 2016 7:03 PM, "Max Dillon via Mercedes" wrote: > Video? Pictures? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > > On March 30, 2016 9:31:12 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 9:02 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Video? Pictures? > -- > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > '87 300TD > '95 E300 > >> On March 30, 2016 9:31:12 PM EDT, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" >>

[MBZ] Ran when parked 6 years ago - $500

2016-03-30 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] AND the kitchen sink!

2016-03-30 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Slight assembly required. Air blows cold through all of them 4 month of the year. They all have breaks. Ran when parked. No threats detected. www.avast.com

[MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
We had a double whammy in okie land this evening. Literally had a tornado in the process of spinning up heading directly for new okie acres Costa plenty. I watched the spinning mass headed right for us. It then all the sudden got hot like and oven like happens when you are fixing to get blown

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I called dibs first Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 7:41 PM, Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm interested if its a 4 speed! > > Looking forward to the details... > > Thanks, > Jaime > > > On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 7:39 PM, Darren Marshall via

[MBZ] OT - how a radial engine works

2016-03-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
This is an excellent demonstration of the inner workings of a radial engine, and the guys workmanship is outstanding as well. part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjnQKXNPsk4=youtu.be part 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R71Xhrkc3EQ -- OK Don *“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and

Re: [MBZ] Double whammy

2016-03-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/weather/9-hurt-damage-reported-after-tornado-touchdowns-in-oklahoma/ar-BBr9UMr?li=BBnb7Kz=edgsp On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 10:40 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Glad all people and treasured Benzes were spared the ravages of Gaia. > >

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Clay sez: >Have to go with NADA to keep the >seller happy clay Apparently the seller wants to keep the car and not sell it. Perhaps keeping the car will keep him happy. Too bad it makes you look like you're not in touch with pricing reality... Rick  Sent from my BlackBerry Z10‎

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
"There's a sucker born every minute" Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android From:"Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" Date:Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 7:31 PM Subject:Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare Well you are an idiot unless you find a bigger idiot than you if you think

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
More than $500, I’m sure. I’ll bet he’s got the title, too. Dan > On Mar 30, 2016, at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I am interested, how much do you want for it? > > Sent from my iPhone > ___

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-30 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I forgot about that approach. "Okie Acres, where old MBs go to die and become Coke cans or steel beams.” Dan > On Mar 30, 2016, at 8:07 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > "I want to park it in the weeds out back of my shop and let it sit for 12-15 > years

[MBZ] AND the kitchen sink!

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Is Kleb now into bugs? https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5499143098.html https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5499142395.html --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery

Re: [MBZ] ONE DAY SALE!, PRICE VALID ONLY MARCH 30, 2016 UNTIL 10PM., PLEASE READ AD IN ITS ENTIRETY!

2016-03-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I believe you meant "bait" and switch. Dan He "ate" the "bait" therefore he used "bate" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] All your BMW are belong to us

2016-03-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5515005990.html --R "Dream on! Dream on! Dream until..." ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] All your BMW are belong to us

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/5515005990.html --R ___ 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] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
I got you to take the POS SDL clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 4:31 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Well you are an idiot unless you find a bigger idiot than you if you think > you can sell over what he wants to get shop credit. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:27 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
NADA has it at $5800 given its current condition. I advised seller that KBB says $2600. Have to go with NADA to keep the seller happy clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 5:43 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > 4K for a 94 c280? Are you on crack? That is the first year c class with lots > of

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I am interested, how much do you want for it? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 6:39 PM, Darren Marshall via Mercedes > wrote: > > A lil muted here but believe the color is Caledonia. Clean interior, solid > body very little rust. Currently garaged. I'll try to

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
Not willing to spend any more cash to get it sold. He did bother to get it back running. clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 5:41 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > So the guy is not willing to put a battery in the car to sell it as a running > car? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 29,

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread clay via Mercedes
That is why he has me fronting for the sales. I have no dog in the race, so will not get overly offended by the buyers. I am allowed to look like an idiot. Any profit above his bottom line becomes shop credit. clay On Mar 30, 2016, at 4:12 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: > Clay sez: >

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
"I want to park it in the weeds out back of my shop and let it sit for 12-15 years before I part it out or take it to the crusher" --R On 3/30/16 7:58 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: More than $500, I’m sure. I’ll bet he’s got the title, too. Dan On Mar 30, 2016, at 7:46 PM, Kaleb C.

Re: [MBZ] Letting go of the '77 240D

2016-03-30 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
I'm interested if its a 4 speed! Looking forward to the details... Thanks, Jaime On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 7:39 PM, Darren Marshall via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > A lil muted here but believe the color is Caledonia. Clean interior, solid > body very little rust. Currently

Re: [MBZ] OT - how a radial engine works

2016-03-30 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
And here is a 2 row radial working https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13EuahFjZ8c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l0RtByZTDI=ANyPxKpY5wIkS_8XJwrp-SWNLUJ9zHCU8wme-sUD_BXe8IjGXYlItimAiE2K_LUABEEttIwxDzLUw_Gk0GDe602eRPhEzLqDhg more here, inline V and radial. Some of the inlines appear to be DB or

[MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Luxury Midsized/Large Cars: Least Reliable *Least Reliable: Mercedes-Benz S-Class* The S-Class is brimming with features and qualities that make it stand out among luxury cars. A powerful 4.7-liter turbo V8 provides effortless acceleration and delivered 18 mpg overall in our tests. The S550

Re: [MBZ] CR on the S class

2016-03-30 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 30/03/2016 11:34 AM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: Luxury Midsized/Large Cars: Least Reliable *Least Reliable: Mercedes-Benz S-Class* The S-Class is brimming with features and qualities that make it stand out among luxury cars. A powerful 4.7-liter turbo V8 provides effortless acceleration and

Re: [MBZ] Battery prices?

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
So the guy is not willing to put a battery in the car to sell it as a running car? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:09 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > Interstate group 49 are around $190 wholesale around me. There was > discussion about who was providing

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
4K for a 94 c280? Are you on crack? That is the first year c class with lots of problems. They sell for about $1500 or less in great shape. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2016, at 11:16 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > My indy has gotten me to front his cars for him.

Re: [MBZ] Maybe I should buy this

2016-03-30 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
Yes but the 140 coupes lack the elegance and good proportions of the 126 coupes. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 30, 2016, at 12:05 AM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > yes, you should. The SEC seems to have a virulent following. The shop I > visit has a non-op SEC w126 that

Re: [MBZ] I pickup a 2nd car in as many days

2016-03-30 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5474205301.html Death wish much? :-) -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 400SEL Long Body Very Rare

2016-03-30 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I think Kleb is right, but as PT Barnum said... --R On 3/30/16 8:43 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: 4K for a 94 c280? Are you on crack? That is the first year c class with lots of problems. They sell for about $1500 or less in great shape. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2016, at