Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

But, once we get to cars that old, condition and pedigree are everything. Value is in the eye of the beholder, so to speak. There is no real reason why that is not a $10K car. $4k, $5,900 or $10K. They are all just numbers. Offering it for $100K etc would be outright silly but anything within

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

I thought you loved 123 cars? -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel To: Mercedes Discussion List ; Curt Raymond Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 1:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller? Incredibly boring design, limited

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

I would not pay $5,900 mainly because the ACC is not working. As my time, effort and years of experience have value, figuring what the repair would take is probably not far off from what was suggested earlier, about $1,000. With that in mind I would say $5,000 is a reasonable price if

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

Same rules for humans. On May 3, 2016 1:34 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Thats why condition is everything. A well maintained, higher mileage car > will be easier to keep than one thats low mileage that has just been > sitting in somebody's garage. > Cars don't

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

Maybe true, but what's the fun in that sensible approach? On May 3, 2016 2:08 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I would not pay $5,900 mainly because the ACC is not working. As my time, > effort and years of experience have value, figuring what the repair would >

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

Incredibly boring design, limited utility, and zero curb appeal. Maybe 3400 if it drives great. On May 3, 2016 1:36 PM, "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" wrote: > Cynical? I did suggest that its a $4,000 car... > -Curt > > From: Randy Bennell > To:

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

Maybe, but mechanical items do wear out too so I am not so sure I want a car with high miles even if it has been maintained. RB On 03/05/2016 12:34 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Thats why condition is everything. A well maintained, higher mileage car will be easier to keep than one

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

No, but I'd bet that many do. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:55 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

And they've put me at additional disadvantage - hauled it to a site an hour away for evaluation. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes" To: "mercedes@okiebenz com" Cc: "Karl Wittnebel"

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

So we should all get rid of our older vehicles and drive a Prius? "Good" is a relative term. My '98 Jetta is an excellent car, its taken me many miles for very little money. Has it broken down? Sure but there is no newer car I could have traveled as far in for as little cash so thats better than

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

You are both saying the same thing, but not "hearing" what the other is saying. Any car that has been driven on a regular basis the appropriate miles for it's age and has been carefully maintained is going to be a "good car", regardless of whether it has 30,000 miles at 3 yrs. or 300,000 at 30

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

Really, I thought it booted much faster on the SSD. Not that I really care, I rarely have to reboot it anyway, and the spinning drive is much faster to boot than the gorked 1TB drive was. I'm not sure now what I'll do with the SSD in there, I guess I could put some files on it that might

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

They wear out but get replaced... So a high mileage car thats been maintained probably has a new alternator etc, records remember? I feel pretty smug when I motor past a brand new car on the side of the road in my heap... -Curt From: Randy Bennell To: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

“Splitting” the OS is not a performance mod. In fact, it tends to slow the system down. I used to have a 128GB SSD for a boot drive in my Mac Pro, and my Home folder lived on a RAID (and previously on a single spinning drive). I bought a 480GB SSD and moved everything back to one drive and

Re: [MBZ] OT: XP computer problem

That's what I remember. Wish it was still true. Manfred Date: Mon, 2 May 2016 13:12:57 + (UTC) From: Curt Raymond In the olden days of DOS and FAT16 you just ran undelete. Presumably theres something similar for NTFS... -Curt

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

Interesting. Would be more interesting if it were stick shift. Where would you get automatic transmission parts? Gerry Dan Penoff wrote: > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5548342308.html > > Interesting. > Dan --- This email has been

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

You are not going to convince me that an old high mileage vehicle is as good as a newer low mileage vehicle in most cases. RB On 03/05/2016 3:13 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: They wear out but get replaced... So a high mileage car thats been maintained probably has a new alternator

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

Yes USAA has great rates, but they don't pay much if your car doesn't fit into their box. On May 3, 2016 12:00 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: > And they've put me at additional disadvantage - hauled it to a site an > hour away for evaluation. > > Wilton > > -

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes Digest, Vol 126, Issue 12

Thanks Dan. I just tried Recuva and while it did get some of the files it also missed a lot of stuff I remember being there and buggered up others. Though to be honest there is no way to tell if they were buggered up already from my problem or if it was that they were overwritten by Recuva

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

Based on your hardware, FW will be the faster of the two, but if you‘re not worried about performance, go with USB if it’s cheaper. Your MacBook doesn’t have USB 3.0 to the best of my knowledge, so that’s pretty much lost on you if you get a 3.0 USB drive or enclosure. Did you check their

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

I put an SSD in my imac when I regutted it, I was going to put the OS on it then make it see everything on the 4TB HDD but it was acting kinda funky (which since resolve for reasons not clear) and it looked a little confusing on how to do that, so I didn't. I guess at some point I could yet

[MBZ] OT Wow, this seems like it will be an awesome truck

http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-2017-ford-f-150-will-debut-with-a-whopping-450-lb-f-1774503136 -- --BB ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

I did not suggest you should get rid of your older vehicle or drive a Prius. I think this all got started on the basis of my suggesting that Wilton would be better off with a car that was unlikely to cause him much trouble given his age and physical condition etc. I use my truck as an example.

[MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5548342308.html Interesting. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

Looks very promising. Jaime-worth? -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On May 3, 2016 8:32:47 AM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5548342308.html > > >Interesting. >

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

I'd look at NADA as mentioned, Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) and other dealer price guides online. Some of them are more optimistic. Then remind the insco that the inability to find one in equal condition increases the value exponentially. I would look at eBay (completed auctions) and

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

With usaa, you are kind of hosed unfortunately. They use some outfit called clear channel (?) that does market research on auction prices, and they offer you average auction price. It is completely out of line with ebay and nada values. I have tried to work an agreed value policy with them, and

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

Unfortunately, the car is too old for most of the market pricing services to provide values. That’s why I suggested contacting his bank/credit union and asking them to get the NADA “classic” car value, which is a service they offer. It used to be called CPI, or Cars of Particular Interest, as

Re: [MBZ] Toad key

Yes - I got TWO keys for one of those keyless push button rental Mazdas (or was it a Nissan?). On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 10:14 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Yep, exactly that, too! > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" < >

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

As we said back in college, the guy's a flammer. On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 11:11 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Give him a brake. > > -D > > > On May 3, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > That's rediculus > > >

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

Please adhere to the new language standards -- it is a Ponton of Strange Color --R On 5/3/16 8:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5548342308.html Interesting. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

Give him a brake. -D > On May 3, 2016, at 11:10 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > That's rediculus > > --R > > On 5/3/16 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: >> "No ridiculous offers". Does this include his moronic asking price of $7900? >> >> On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

That's rediculus --R On 5/3/16 10:57 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: "No ridiculous offers". Does this include his moronic asking price of $7900? On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: Must sale this

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

Do you have to lie to get laid? On Mon, May 2, 2016 at 10:37 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Oh boy > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 2, 2016, at 8:57 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > > > -- And have lain there since. 'Hoping

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

"No ridiculous offers". Does this include his moronic asking price of $7900? On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 10:06 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Must sale this old classic > > --R > > > On 5/3/16 8:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

Must sale this old classic --R On 5/3/16 8:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5548342308.html Interesting. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

I saw that they were SSDs, they're still too expensive. I paid (as I said below) around $100 for the 120GB SSD in my desktop machine 2 years ago. You have Thunderbolt but no USB3? That seems weird. Thanks Apple... -Curt From: Curly McLain <126die...@gmail.com> To: Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

> Curt wrote: Firewire is way out of style dude, my Macbook Pro doesn't have firewire ports. Stupid choice by Apple. Again. (in my opinion. *smiles* ) If the hardware doesn't have USB3 - why not use Firewire? It's still better than USB, and faster than USB2. With the tip from MacDan

Re: [MBZ] OT Wow, this seems like it will be an awesome truck

That's exactly what happened when we were looking at trucks in 2013 - ended up with the 5.0 F150 - it had space behind the seat (single cab, 8' bed) and the others didn't. When compared to the last Ford 5.0 V* I had experience with, a buddies new '68 Mustang, this 5.0 is very inspiring! On Tue,

Re: [MBZ] OT Wow, this seems like it will be an awesome truck

Interesting that they say 60% of buyers opt for the V6, when we were looking at trucks in 2014 I couldn't find a V6 Ford to try. I tried two different dealerships and both said "You don't want that, here's a v8." The old 5.0L v8 was uninspiring compared to the 5.7 in the Ram or the 5.6 in the

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

I guess you could call it that… The way the file system is structured is that you have a Home folder and everything related to your user account is in it for the most part. That would include docs, music, applications unique to the user, etc. If you want to split your files up, you can

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

I'm hearing Randy but as usual he refuses to listen to any ideas but his own and then ignores most of my argument... -Curt From: OK Don To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 4:30 PM

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

> Buggered wrote: > > I'm not sure now what I'll do with the SSD in there, I > guess I could put some files on it that might benefit > somehow. Videos? Music? All the itunes stuff? System files are, in my opinion, the best choice. SSD has a limited number of writes - but unlimited reads. So

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

> Curt wrote: > > Firewire is way out of style dude, my Macbook Pro doesn't > have firewire ports. Stupid choice by Apple. Again. (in my opinion. *smiles* ) If the hardware doesn't have USB3 - why not use Firewire? It's still better than USB, and faster than USB2.

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

You’re welcome. You should be fine. The power requirements are the same, the bandwidth is higher with 3. MacDan > On May 3, 2016, at 7:18 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > >> > Curt wrote: >>> >>> Firewire is way out of style dude, my Macbook Pro doesn't >>>

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

It will certainly boot faster on an SSD. However, accessing your files, such as documents and such will be slower if they reside on a spinny drive and not the SSD. Pictures and music should reside in your Home folder. If it doesn’t you may have issues accessing it unless you reconfigure the

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

That works for lie (to lie down) and lie (tell an untruth). Don't you just LOVE the English language. On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 2:46 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > No, but I'd bet that many do. > > Wilt > > - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via

Re: [MBZ] OT Wow, this seems like it will be an awesome truck

> Buggered wrote: > > http://truckyeah.jalopnik.com/the-2017-ford-f-150-will-debut-with-a-whopping-450-lb-f-1774503136 Maybe - if you don't want to _work_ it. I find a 3/4 ton (25, 250, 2500) to be just barely enough, so I see little use for a 1/2 ton. Then there is the confusion about torque.

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

Mine does not have firewire. It has thunderbolt. It was the first issue of MBP with thunderbolt.Yeah, sounds like the FW is not worth the extra $40. What I listed was for SSD, not spinning hard drives. I did say spinning hard drives are cheaper... What was that about somebody not

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

USB2 and Firewire are practically the same speed. USB2 is rated slightly higher but has worse bussing so usually comes out slightly behind but not much... I agree on a stupid choice from Apple but they want to "drive the technology" and make you buy everything again. -Curt From: fmiser

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

Really? Is that some kind of OS foolishness? Speaking as somebody who has regularly deals with massive external drives this seems like a real shortcoming... -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

I think you forget that we're not talking about similar volumes of media. I don't store 1/10th of my stuff in the home folder. My editing PC has 4TB (soon to be 6TB) of video storage not counting the 1TB external drive I use with my laptop. Of course for real storage I go to work, the classroom

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

Firewire is way out of style dude, my Macbook Pro doesn't have firewire ports. To use my camera I have to have a thunderbolt to firewire 800 adapter and an firewire 800 to 400 adapter... I have a Western Digital 1TB external drive, its teeny, USB powered, fast and has traveled around 40,000

[MBZ] Nice 350SD

Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to snatch it up. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5569370824.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

'Would surely like to know more about it. 'Praying for crate engine, etc. Yep, if the engine situation has been addressed, I'd certainly like to drive it home. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List"

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

Butcha don't hafta lie (down) to get laid. ;<) Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 8:43 PM

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

I think if that had happened, they would have said so in the ad. But if it gets a head gasket now, it will likely be ok. (Unless the rod is already bent) If they have records of a crate motor somebody needs to sell a left nut or something to buy it. Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2016, at

Re: [MBZ] *SNORT*

We are all homocontextuals --R (sent from my miniPad) On May 3, 2016, at 8:43 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: That works for lie (to lie down) and lie (tell an untruth). Don't you just LOVE the English language. On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 2:46 PM, WILTON via

[MBZ] OT: Reverse Osmosis Water Systems

The landlord of the place in which we will soon be living suggested the very hard water was not quite suitable for drinking. I have been told a reverse osmosis water system will work well (and have positive experience with one in a previous rental), but I will have to purchase one. I know little

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Sure looks like a good deal. You ought to go scout it for Wilton. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 9:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] Nice 350SD Not too far away,

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Is that the infamous "rod burner"? On Tue, May 3, 2016 at 9:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to snatch it up. > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5569370824.html < >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Looks nice but it is in prime time to have possible bent rods Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2016, at 8:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to snatch it up. > >

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

I would need to know a lot more about it. I might call the sellers tomorrow just to find out more. Dan > On May 3, 2016, at 9:48 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > Sure looks like a good deal. You ought to go scout it for Wilton. > -Curt > > From: Dan

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

My thoughts exactly. Dan > On May 3, 2016, at 9:49 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looks nice but it is in prime time to have possible bent rods > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 3, 2016, at 8:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Looks nice but it is in prime time to have possible bent rods Sent from my iPhone I sent an email to inquire if it has ever had the headgasket replaced or if it has had any major engine repairs. I am guessing they will say no or plead ignorance. ___

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

If they have records of a crate motor somebody needs to sell a left nut or something to buy it. Sent from my iPhone On May 3, 2016, at 9:23 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: >> Looks nice but it is in prime time to have possible bent rods >> >> Sent from my iPhone

[MBZ] Nice 350SD

Can ya, would ya, please check on it ASAP? Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 9:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD I would

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

I'd be on the way. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD If they

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

I do. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes List" Cc: "Dan Penoff" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 9:44 PM Subject: [MBZ] Nice 350SD Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Poos do this for Wilton please. After all he is the biggest bad a** on the list Sent from my iPhone > On May 3, 2016, at 10:05 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > wrote: > > Can ya, would ya, please check on it ASAP? > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Dan

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

On Tue, 3 May 2016 14:20:36 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Yes USAA has great rates, but they don't pay much if your car doesn't > fit into their box. They gave me an equitable value for our '95 E320 which was totaled without my having to do anything. Craig

[MBZ] PA sdl

Well the PA sdl has been picked up and is in the way. I was planning on going out and get it Thursday and would have been a 4 day round trip. I got quotes from several companies to ship it in the $1200 to $1500 range. I decided to list it on uship for the heck of it and see if I get any good

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Wilt can fly down, camp at Chez Poos, drive home, maybe swing by the Sea Islands. --R (sent from my miniPad) On May 3, 2016, at 9:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to snatch it up.

Re: [MBZ] Nice 350SD

Not too far away, either. I wish I had the coin to snatch it up. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5569370824.html Dan Wow! That is a WIlton Car! Wish I could buy it. Count on a new head gasket right away unless they can show

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

On 03/05/2016 10:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This looks nice, but I’m not sure about the price: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5568332315.html Dan ___ True, but, there are obviously

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

Unusually Strange Colour? Inconceivable!  -Curt From: Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Buggered Benzmail Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 11:12 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton Please adhere to

Re: [MBZ] Strange Colored Ponton

On 03/05/2016 7:32 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5548342308.html Interesting. Dan ___ Solid gold. Belonged to the Shah of Iran. RB

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

I like the color combo but it probably needs $1200 in AC repairs and $400 in tires. At $4000 it'd be a reasonable sale. -Curt From: Dan Penoff via Mercedes To: Mercedes List Cc: Dan Penoff Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 11:29

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

It must have been modified from a TD as it is missing the wagon part. --R On 5/3/16 11:29 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: This looks nice, but I’m not sure about the price: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5568332315.html Dan

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

I don’t have a problem paying top dollar for the right car, and this is probably a decent example of that. From the looks of things it’s been well maintained - the engine compartment is amazingly clean. If it passed a PPI I could see it being worth $5k. It’s certainly a car that has a lot of

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

On 02/05/2016 8:25 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: I don't think you should be so worried about mileage Wilton, go back and watch my cold start video, Angie's 150,000 mile Golf didn't start, my 270,000 Jetta did. Condition is everything, hers is still carboned up, after 3 years of

[MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

This looks nice, but I’m not sure about the price: http://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/5568332315.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

I don’t know the market for these, which is why I made the comment. It appears to be a nice example from the pictures. Considering that the AC systems on these are pretty robust, I wouldn’t bee too worried about the compressor replacement. For that matter, it would be an opportunity to put

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

It took all this time for me to realize you changed the equation, if you look back I suggested two cars of the same year. I'm NOT suggesting Wilton join the jalopy club, I'm merely saying he shouldn't turn away from a car just because it has higher miles. If they're the same year and model but

Re: [MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

Fragmentation doesn't matter on an SSD since you don't have to "wait for the spindle to come around again" you can access any bit anytime you want. Of course by the same token files shouldn't be getting fragmented in the first place. In some cases I think the "limited writes" thing is

[MBZ] OT: Saturn debacle

I remember Dr. Fatty hating on Saturn and today I found another good reason. I had to stop at the local hardware store and on the way in noticed a woman with her car's hood up. Two guys were standing around pondering so I let it go. On my way back out they were still pondering so I asked what

[MBZ] 124 comps

Where/how can I find comps for nearly showroom '87 300D - 142 kmi, no dings, scratches, gouges; white with Burgundy MB Tex, no cracks or tears. Everything working, incl cruise cont, and AC BLOWING ICE COLD? Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Toad key

The worst is when you get a rental car and they give you TWO of the dammed things tied together, you can't take 'em apart. I carry a carabiner so I can clip 'em to a belt loop... -Curt From: WILTON via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List

Re: [MBZ] Toad key

The new Benz keys are like that too but you can just put them on a string around your neck as they just need to be NEAR the car --R On 5/3/16 10:03 AM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: The key-&-fob for the rental Toad is damned annoying - HUGE at nearly 4 inches (3¾) long; not very conducive to

Re: [MBZ] Toad key

Yep, exactly that, too! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Curt Raymond" Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2016 10:11 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Toad key The worst

Re: [MBZ] Wilton car

You offering delivery? ;<) Thanks. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" To: Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 11:04 PM Subject: [MBZ] Wilton car 2006 MERCEDES E320

[MBZ] Toad key

The key-&-fob for the rental Toad is damned annoying - HUGE at nearly 4 inches (3¾) long; not very conducive to keeping in one's pocket, where my few oft-used keys have been for 63 years. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 124 comps

I would look at eBay (completed auctions) and Hemmings. Also look at insurers and possibly chat with your bank and ask to see their NADA Classic Book or on the value. That way you’ll have a good idea of where the insurance company is going to come in at. Hmm. eBay “sold” auctions don’t look

[MBZ] OT External USB drive for Mac

I am considering buying an external USB or Firewire drive for my macbook 8.1 running 10.6.8 to preserve the ability to run old software. (Rosetta) I'd consider a hard drive or a SSD I want to install 10.11 and then evaluate email software. I currently have email archived on this machine

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

OK DOn sez: You are both saying the same thing, but not "hearing" what the other is saying. Any car that has been driven on a regular basis the appropriate miles for it's age and has been carefully maintained is going to be a "good car", regardless of whether it has 30,000 miles at 3 yrs. or

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

I don't have a problem paying top dollar for the right car, and this is probably a decent example of that. From the looks of things it's been well maintained - the engine compartment is amazingly clean. If it passed a PPI I could see it being worth $5k. It's certainly a car that has a lot

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

On 03/05/2016 11:13 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I don’t have a problem paying top dollar for the right car, and this is probably a decent example of that. From the looks of things it’s been well maintained - the engine compartment is amazingly clean. If it passed a PPI I could see it

Re: [MBZ] How are you Wilton?

Thats why condition is everything. A well maintained, higher mileage car will be easier to keep than one thats low mileage that has just been sitting in somebody's garage. Cars don't like to sit, they need to be driven to keep things lubricated. Imagine a car that had 100,000 miles and has been

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

Cynical? I did suggest that its a $4,000 car... -Curt From: Randy Bennell To: Curt Raymond ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, May 3, 2016 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller? On 03/05/2016 10:59

Re: [MBZ] Optimistic Seller?

On 03/05/2016 11:38 AM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: I don't have a problem paying top dollar for the right car, and this is probably a decent example of that. From the looks of things it's been well maintained - the engine compartment is amazingly clean. If it passed a PPI I could see

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