Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Bah!  Changing springs or the driveshaft on a 111 is no big deal.   Dan 
is whining about the ordinary.   Being unrealistic!


Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 11:55 PM:

Dan sez:



Temporary diversion. I’ve been doing nothing but major work on the Finnie. I 
need a break from springs and suspension stuff.

So does your back.

"I feel your pain."

Rick
Who thinks youth is wasted on the young.
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Fri, 17 May 2019 22:30:26 -0500 Curley McLain via Mercedes
 wrote:

> You can see that in the picture.   It has a big black piece of plastic 
> engine.   (or at least where they used to put engines.)

Yes, I saw it in the picture and saw it was a V engine and presumed it
was a V-8. But I didn't know M119, M118, or what. Turns out he said M113.


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Dan sez:


>Temporary diversion. I’ve been doing nothing but major work on the Finnie. I 
>need a break from springs and suspension stuff.

So does your back.

"I feel your pain."

Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

I'm in.


Rick

From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: May 17, 2019 8:46 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com
Cc: d...@penoff.com
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.

We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve said 
before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I can use for 
free….

-D

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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

You can see that in the picture.   It has a big black piece of plastic 
engine.   (or at least where they used to put engines.)


Craig via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 7:49 PM:


Looks pretty nice.

What kind of engine does it have in it?


Craig





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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

crypler/fiat was smart enough to contract with cummins.   Frod 
contracted with IH, then bastardized it to remove some of the IH 
reliability.  Then decided to kick NavistarIH and build their own POS.   
Shovey built their own POS. It gradually got refined until it was no 
longer a complete disaster. Then they decided since they owned isuzi, 
they should let the folks that knew how to copy German Diesels make them 
an engine.


Seems to me that crypsler and now fiat is the only one that got it right 
and stayed there.   But yes, the cummins engone is NOT made by crypsler.


I always thought the 4 cyl (or a 5 cyl) version of the IH/Navistar DT466 
engine would make a great light/medium truck engine.  But even though 
they prevented the tractor folks from building the German designed 
engines, Navistar never built any but the 6 cyl.


fmiser via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 2:53 PM:

There is nothing Chrysler about the Cummins engine.  Except they
have a contract to provide an engine.





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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

WIll now!   (or at least as soon as Dano is done enough with it that he 
lets her drive it  once.)


Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 2:38 PM:

I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would >definitely have to 
keep the wife out of it or she might >abandon her SL500.

I thought that was going to be her next ride, because of her hip? Easier to get 
in and out of...


Rick
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

You got it too!   Mitch only beat ya by a hair.   And your question is mine!

fmiser via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 11:42 AM:

Curley wrote:
I ordered the new window switch unit.  (dogde van)
So I put the old switch in.  ... You'll never guess what the
solution is!

Think about it. think msdos crap.

You had to reboot the window controller?

If so, why does a window need an electric motor?  And if it has a
motor, why does in need more than a switch?  Inquiring minds want
to know!




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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Din g Ding DING!  We have a winner.   ms-dos..  PULL THE PLUG!  Let 
Bills gremlins go back to seattle.   That was all it took to get the 
window back, but most stuff I found said bad switch, which is true for 
MB, but not this computer bullcrap.


 I don't understand why a simple switch has to be replaced with a 
bunch of computerized BS.   TO me that is uncontrolled programmers run 
amuck.   They just want to show off what they can do, and the user be 
damned.


+12v---|/ |--- (0) --- |. (ground)   It does not get 
much simpler than that.   Yes, it is a DPDT reversing switch, but that 
is still quite simple.

         DPDT Switch  Motor
 

I am sure Jaime has a different view, but having seen the damage done by 
uncontrolled programmers run amuck firsthand, to me this reeks of 
uncontrolled programmers run amuck.   KISS   KEEP IT SIMPLE, Stupid   
The first rule of (1960s German) (Good) design.


Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 11:35 AM:

You  or just disconnected the battery for several minutes?

Mitch.



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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I will drive the ML back. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 9:07 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Find me a rust free FL diesel & I will drive it home from FL Q.
> 
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
> 
>> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:55 PM Dwight Giles  wrote:
>> 
>> Count me in.
>> 
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>> 
>> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I’m up for it any time. I know we can get Dwight here as he’s got family
>>> in the area, so it’s an excuse for him to come, just I like I do for the
>>> Chowdah Q.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
>>> wrote:
 
 How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
> 
> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As
>>> I’ve said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park
>>> I can use for free….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
>>> wrote:
>> 
>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

WOW! FROM THE STRING OF RESPONSES  to this thread, you must be!   Either 
that or everyone is agreeing with you and had nothing to do today!


Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 2:14 PM:

So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 






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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Roughly four hours if you go the correct way. I-10 to US 301 south to I-75.

-D



> On May 17, 2019, at 10:12 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> How far are you from Amelia Island?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Find me a rust free FL diesel & I will drive it home from FL Q.
>> 
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>> 
>>> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:55 PM Dwight Giles  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Count me in.
>>> 
>>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>>> Wickford RI
>>> 
>>> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
 I’m up for it any time. I know we can get Dwight here as he’s got family
 in the area, so it’s an excuse for him to come, just I like I do for the
 Chowdah Q.
 
 -D
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
 wrote:
> 
> How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
>> 
>> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As
 I’ve said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park
 I can use for free….
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
 wrote:
>>> 
>>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
 mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
 
 Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
 
 -D
 
 
 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

How far are you from Amelia Island?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 10:07 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Find me a rust free FL diesel & I will drive it home from FL Q.
> 
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
> 
>> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:55 PM Dwight Giles  wrote:
>> 
>> Count me in.
>> 
>> Dwight Giles Jr.
>> Wickford RI
>> 
>> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> I’m up for it any time. I know we can get Dwight here as he’s got family
>>> in the area, so it’s an excuse for him to come, just I like I do for the
>>> Chowdah Q.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
>>> wrote:
 
 How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
> 
> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As
>>> I’ve said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park
>>> I can use for free….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
>>> wrote:
>> 
>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Find me a rust free FL diesel & I will drive it home from FL Q.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:55 PM Dwight Giles  wrote:

> Count me in.
>
> Dwight Giles Jr.
> Wickford RI
>
> On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>
>> I’m up for it any time. I know we can get Dwight here as he’s got family
>> in the area, so it’s an excuse for him to come, just I like I do for the
>> Chowdah Q.
>>
>> -D
>>
>> > On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
>> >
>> > Sent from my iPhone
>> >
>> >> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
>> >>
>> >> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As
>> I’ve said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park
>> I can use for free….
>> >>
>> >> -D
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
>> wrote:
>> >>>
>> >>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
>> >>>
>> >>> Sent from my iPhone
>> >>>
>>  On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>  Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
>> 
>>  -D
>> 
>>
>>
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Count me in.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:54 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
wrote:

> I’m up for it any time. I know we can get Dwight here as he’s got family
> in the area, so it’s an excuse for him to come, just I like I do for the
> Chowdah Q.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
> wrote:
> >
> > How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
> >>
> >> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve
> said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I
> can use for free….
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
>  On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>  Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
> 
>  -D
> 
>
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I’m up for it any time. I know we can get Dwight here as he’s got family in the 
area, so it’s an excuse for him to come, just I like I do for the Chowdah Q.

-D

> On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 PM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
> 
> How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
>> 
>> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve said 
>> before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I can use 
>> for free….
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
 
 -D
 


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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dwight Giles via Mercedes]

Now there's a thought.

Dwight Giles Jr.
Wickford RI

On Fri, May 17, 2019, 9:51 PM Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
> >
> > We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve
> said before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I
> can use for free….
> >
> > -D
> >
> >
> >
> >> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis 
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
> >>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
> >>>
>  On May 17, 2019, at 9:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>  I can’t remember did this one already have a tow hitch on it?
> 
>  Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On May 17, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > To address the various comments/questions:
> >
> > Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics,
> but she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
> >
> > The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup
> vehicle that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers
> goes off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well
> moved out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but
> with all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always
> someone to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at
> a friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here
> with the limited driveway space.
> >
> > Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting
> for the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he
> wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the
> E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes,
> it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for
> towing.
> >
> > The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it
> up, maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a
> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the
> weather is lousy, for example.
> >
> > The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can
> insure it here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it
> wouldn’t qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify
> having it around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
> >
> > And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning
> when I was giving it a once-over:
> >
> > http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html  >
> >
> > Comments are welcome.
> >
> > -D
> >
> >> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I
> guess for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent
> deal.
> >>
> >> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in
> good shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
> >>
> >> --FT
> >> Sent from iPhone
> >>
> >>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at
> $1400. Now I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom
> feeder….
> >>>
> >>> -D
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
>  On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>  Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400
> if it was close.
> 
>  Sent from my iPhone
> 
> > On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback,
> I’m OK with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I
> *was* being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it
> might not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
> >
> > I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would
> definitely have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
> >

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

How about a Florida Q around the time of Amelia Island?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 9:45 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.
> 
> We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve said 
> before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I can use 
> for free….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
>> 
>> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 9:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I can’t remember did this one already have a tow hitch on it?
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> To address the various comments/questions:
> 
> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but 
> she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
> 
> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle 
> that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes 
> off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved 
> out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with 
> all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always 
> someone to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away 
> at a friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up 
> here with the limited driveway space.
> 
> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for 
> the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he 
> wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the 
> E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, 
> it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for 
> towing.
> 
> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and 
> the weather is lousy, for example.
> 
> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure 
> it here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it 
> wouldn’t qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify 
> having it around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
> 
> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I 
> was giving it a once-over:
> 
> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
> 
> Comments are welcome.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
>> for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent 
>> deal. 
>> 
>> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
>> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. 
>>> Now I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if 
 it was close. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I 
> *was* being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 
> it might not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
> 
> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would 
> definitely have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her 
> SL500.
> 
> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
> 
> Hmm.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

No. There’s no realistic way to get it there, unfortunately.

We gotta have a Florida Q if anyone would ever sign on for one. As I’ve said 
before, I’ve got the perfect place for it, a private 60 acre park I can use for 
free….

-D



> On May 17, 2019, at 9:41 PM, Dimitri Seretakis  wrote:
> 
> Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I can’t remember did this one already have a tow hitch on it?
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 To address the various comments/questions:
 
 Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but 
 she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
 
 The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle 
 that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes 
 off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved 
 out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with 
 all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone 
 to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a 
 friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here 
 with the limited driveway space.
 
 Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for 
 the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he 
 wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the 
 E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, 
 it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for 
 towing.
 
 The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
 maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
 casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and 
 the weather is lousy, for example.
 
 The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure 
 it here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it 
 wouldn’t qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify 
 having it around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
 
 And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I 
 was giving it a once-over:
 
 http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
 
 Comments are welcome.
 
 -D
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
> for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
> 
> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. 
>> Now I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>> 
>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
>>> was close. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
 with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I 
 *was* being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 
 it might not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
 
 I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
 have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
 
 I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
 $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
 
 Hmm.
 
 -D
 
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> So I go

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

Ok ok but are you bringing the Finnie to the Q?!

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 9:20 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 9:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I can’t remember did this one already have a tow hitch on it?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> To address the various comments/questions:
>>> 
>>> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but 
>>> she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
>>> 
>>> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle 
>>> that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes 
>>> off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved 
>>> out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with 
>>> all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone 
>>> to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a 
>>> friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here 
>>> with the limited driveway space.
>>> 
>>> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for 
>>> the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he 
>>> wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the 
>>> E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, 
>>> it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for 
>>> towing.
>>> 
>>> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
>>> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
>>> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the 
>>> weather is lousy, for example.
>>> 
>>> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
>>> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
>>> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
>>> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
>>> 
>>> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
>>> giving it a once-over:
>>> 
>>> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
>>> 
>>> Comments are welcome.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
 for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
 
 This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
 shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
 
 --FT
 Sent from iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now 
> I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
> 
> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
>> was close. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
>>> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I 
>>> *was* being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 
>>> it might not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
>>> 
>>> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
>>> have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
>>> 
>>> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
>>> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
>>> 
>>> Hmm.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 $1400 would have been a good deal. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> 
> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>  
>  >
> 
> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
> 
>>

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes]

My thoughts exactly!

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 6:23 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 17 May 2019 17:20:41 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Done. I pick it up tomorrow at 9:00.
>> 
>> Commence major Martha.
> 
> Have you finished the 1965 220SEb? Or are you just a glutton for
> punishment?
> 
> I have been slowly working my way through the archives on the 220SEb blog.
> 
> 
> Craig
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Yup. Big honkin’ 2” Reese receiver on the back.

-D


> On May 17, 2019, at 9:06 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I can’t remember did this one already have a tow hitch on it?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> To address the various comments/questions:
>> 
>> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but she’s 
>> so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
>> 
>> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle that 
>> I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes off road 
>> due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved out and 
>> taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with all the 
>> cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone to back 
>> you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a friend’s house, 
>> so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here with the limited 
>> driveway space.
>> 
>> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for the 
>> youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he wants to 
>> do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the E320 until 
>> it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, it’s got a 
>> full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for towing.
>> 
>> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
>> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
>> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the 
>> weather is lousy, for example.
>> 
>> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
>> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
>> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
>> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
>> 
>> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
>> giving it a once-over:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
>> 
>> Comments are welcome.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
>>> for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
>>> 
>>> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
>>> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now 
 I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
 
 Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
 
 -D
 
 
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
> was close. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
>> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* 
>> being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might 
>> not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
>> 
>> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
>> have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
>> 
>> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
>> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
>> 
>> Hmm.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
 
 So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
 
 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
  
 >
 
 Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
 
 Here’s the deal:
 
 Nearly 200k
 Driver’s window has big crack in it
 AC blower motor is bad
 Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
 Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as 
>>>

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

I can’t remember did this one already have a tow hitch on it?

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 7:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> To address the various comments/questions:
> 
> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but she’s 
> so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
> 
> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle that 
> I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes off road 
> due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved out and taken 
> the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with all the cars and 
> drivers in the house at the time there was always someone to back you up. I 
> have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a friend’s house, so I don’t 
> have to worry about it jamming things up here with the limited driveway space.
> 
> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for the 
> youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he wants to 
> do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the E320 until 
> it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, it’s got a full 
> blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for towing.
> 
> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a casual 
> driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the weather 
> is lousy, for example.
> 
> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
> 
> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
> giving it a once-over:
> 
> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
> 
> Comments are welcome.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess for 
>> a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
>> 
>> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
>> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now I 
>>> need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
 was close. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* 
> being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might 
> not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
> 
> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
> have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
> 
> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
> 
> Hmm.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>>>  
>>> >> >
>>> 
>>> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
>>> 
>>> Here’s the deal:
>>> 
>>> Nearly 200k
>>> Driver’s window has big crack in it
>>> AC blower motor is bad
>>> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
>>> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons 
>>> for the AAM
>>> Wipers don’t work
>>> Interior is really filthy
>>> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
>>> Drives OK
>>> Needs two tires
>>> Rear brakes are sketchy
>>> 
>>> There are probably a good page list wor

Re: [MBZ] Clay, Kleb here you go

[Max Dillon via Mercedes]

I need to get there before Kaleb, get a wagon or two.
-- 
Max Dillon
Charleston SC

On May 17, 2019 5:13:41 PM EDT, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
 wrote:
>Hey ATL is only about 5 hr away...
>
>
>On the FB 123 group
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Too bad nobody wants to answer the phone!!! If your wanting a project
>or 
>needing part’s I’ve found a gentleman who own’s no less than 100 car’s.
>
>He has been ordered by county to do something with them. Most have been
>
>sitting awhile and just need tinkering. I’m no expert but, got these 
>running with little effort. He’s North of Atlanta and ready to make
>some 
>awesome deal’s. Gonna take more pic’s to share. The photo attached
>shows 
>a couple 124’s but the 123’s are an ‘85 Couple, needs new back
>window(in 
>car) installed and ‘84 sedan. Some need more than other’s but, I found 
>that they mostly need fuel! Going try get a list of what’s at this 
>location. He is ready to deal, if interested... of every 5 that gets 
>operable, he’ll compensate with 1 car! I did 4 today and got a 
>transmission & engine. FYI, there’s 6 estate wagon’s, 15 sedan’s & 3 
>Coupe’s at this site alone! If your needing ANYTHING Mercedes from 1975
>
>to present and not far from Atlanta, let me know, and I’ll get you in 
>contact to make your deal!
>
>
>-- 
>--FT
>
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Oooh, that’s right, I remember that being an issue for you. Bummer.

Yeah, I’m not ready to pop for a trailer. Youngest son needs to get off his 
bottom and find that 15-20 acre homestead he’s been jonesing for. Then I’ll 
have a place to store cars and start my own “Okie Acres” south.

-D



> On May 17, 2019, at 8:52 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Yeah I looked into Hagerty but the cars need to be in a garage or something, 
> not there yet. But it is a LOT cheaper. Soon maybe...
> 
> You can probably find a beater trailer for not a lot in the hinterlands. My 
> used trailer, fairly new, was like $2k but I’ve seen them for quite a bit 
> less. 
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 8:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> No trailer - yet. Worst case I rent a UHaul dolly to tow my “MG”, right?
>> 
>> Unfortunately, Florida is a no fault state. You pay big bucks no matter 
>> what. Right now I’m probably paying around $1200-$1400/year for the fully 
>> covered cars (E320, SL500).  I think this is going to cost me about 
>> $75-$80/month once my agent can sharpen his pencil and knock all the 
>> froo-froo stuff off.
>> 
>> With a Hagerty policy like the finnie has, it costs me $300/year. You could 
>> probably do the same for your SL600.
>> 
>> It’s the curse of living here, but with the youngest off my policy along 
>> with his E320, I’ve saved far more, so my expenses won’t increase. 
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Don’t look too bad for $1400 if it runs OK.  Good luck with it. Should be a 
>>> decent utility vehicle and you won’t feel too bad about hauling stuff with 
>>> it. You have a trailer?
>>> 
>>> $100/month is killer. My various vehicles are like $50-60/month except the 
>>> SL is a bit more. 
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 To address the various comments/questions:
 
 Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but 
 she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
 
 The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle 
 that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes 
 off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved 
 out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with 
 all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone 
 to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a 
 friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here 
 with the limited driveway space.
 
 Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for 
 the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he 
 wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the 
 E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, 
 it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for 
 towing.
 
 The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
 maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
 casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and 
 the weather is lousy, for example.
 
 The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure 
 it here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it 
 wouldn’t qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify 
 having it around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
 
 And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I 
 was giving it a once-over:
 
 http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
 
 Comments are welcome.
 
 -D
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
> for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
> 
> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. 
>> Now I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>> 
>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $14

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Yeah I looked into Hagerty but the cars need to be in a garage or something, 
not there yet. But it is a LOT cheaper. Soon maybe...

You can probably find a beater trailer for not a lot in the hinterlands. My 
used trailer, fairly new, was like $2k but I’ve seen them for quite a bit less. 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 8:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> No trailer - yet. Worst case I rent a UHaul dolly to tow my “MG”, right?
> 
> Unfortunately, Florida is a no fault state. You pay big bucks no matter what. 
> Right now I’m probably paying around $1200-$1400/year for the fully covered 
> cars (E320, SL500).  I think this is going to cost me about $75-$80/month 
> once my agent can sharpen his pencil and knock all the froo-froo stuff off.
> 
> With a Hagerty policy like the finnie has, it costs me $300/year. You could 
> probably do the same for your SL600.
> 
> It’s the curse of living here, but with the youngest off my policy along with 
> his E320, I’ve saved far more, so my expenses won’t increase. 
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Don’t look too bad for $1400 if it runs OK.  Good luck with it. Should be a 
>> decent utility vehicle and you won’t feel too bad about hauling stuff with 
>> it. You have a trailer?
>> 
>> $100/month is killer. My various vehicles are like $50-60/month except the 
>> SL is a bit more. 
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> To address the various comments/questions:
>>> 
>>> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but 
>>> she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
>>> 
>>> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle 
>>> that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes 
>>> off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved 
>>> out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with 
>>> all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone 
>>> to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a 
>>> friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here 
>>> with the limited driveway space.
>>> 
>>> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for 
>>> the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he 
>>> wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the 
>>> E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, 
>>> it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for 
>>> towing.
>>> 
>>> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
>>> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
>>> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the 
>>> weather is lousy, for example.
>>> 
>>> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
>>> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
>>> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
>>> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
>>> 
>>> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
>>> giving it a once-over:
>>> 
>>> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
>>> 
>>> Comments are welcome.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
 for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
 
 This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
 shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
 
 --FT
 Sent from iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now 
> I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
> 
> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
>> was close. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
>>> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I 
>>> *was* being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 
>>> it might not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
>>> 
>>> I will s

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

V8 M113, 288 HP@5600 rpm.

Vroom-vroom.

-D



> On May 17, 2019, at 8:49 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 17 May 2019 20:21:55 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I
>> was giving it a once-over:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
>> 
>> Comments are welcome.
> 
> Looks pretty nice.
> 
> What kind of engine does it have in it?
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Fri, 17 May 2019 20:21:55 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I
> was giving it a once-over:
> 
> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
> 
> Comments are welcome.

Looks pretty nice.

What kind of engine does it have in it?


Craig

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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

No trailer - yet. Worst case I rent a UHaul dolly to tow my “MG”, right?

Unfortunately, Florida is a no fault state. You pay big bucks no matter what. 
Right now I’m probably paying around $1200-$1400/year for the fully covered 
cars (E320, SL500).  I think this is going to cost me about $75-$80/month once 
my agent can sharpen his pencil and knock all the froo-froo stuff off.

With a Hagerty policy like the finnie has, it costs me $300/year. You could 
probably do the same for your SL600.

It’s the curse of living here, but with the youngest off my policy along with 
his E320, I’ve saved far more, so my expenses won’t increase. 

-D

> On May 17, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Don’t look too bad for $1400 if it runs OK.  Good luck with it. Should be a 
> decent utility vehicle and you won’t feel too bad about hauling stuff with 
> it. You have a trailer?
> 
> $100/month is killer. My various vehicles are like $50-60/month except the SL 
> is a bit more. 
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> To address the various comments/questions:
>> 
>> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but she’s 
>> so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
>> 
>> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle that 
>> I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes off road 
>> due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved out and 
>> taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with all the 
>> cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone to back 
>> you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a friend’s house, 
>> so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here with the limited 
>> driveway space.
>> 
>> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for the 
>> youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he wants to 
>> do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the E320 until 
>> it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, it’s got a 
>> full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for towing.
>> 
>> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
>> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a 
>> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the 
>> weather is lousy, for example.
>> 
>> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
>> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
>> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
>> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
>> 
>> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
>> giving it a once-over:
>> 
>> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
>> 
>> Comments are welcome.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess 
>>> for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
>>> 
>>> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
>>> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
>>> 
>>> --FT
>>> Sent from iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now 
 I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
 
 Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
 
 -D
 
 
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
> was close. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
>> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* 
>> being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might 
>> not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
>> 
>> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
>> have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
>> 
>> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
>> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
>> 
>> Hmm.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
>>>

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Don’t look too bad for $1400 if it runs OK.  Good luck with it. Should be a 
decent utility vehicle and you won’t feel too bad about hauling stuff with it. 
You have a trailer?

$100/month is killer. My various vehicles are like $50-60/month except the SL 
is a bit more. 

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 8:21 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> To address the various comments/questions:
> 
> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but she’s 
> so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
> 
> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle that 
> I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes off road 
> due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved out and taken 
> the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with all the cars and 
> drivers in the house at the time there was always someone to back you up. I 
> have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a friend’s house, so I don’t 
> have to worry about it jamming things up here with the limited driveway space.
> 
> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for the 
> youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he wants to 
> do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the E320 until 
> it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, it’s got a full 
> blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for towing.
> 
> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a casual 
> driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the weather 
> is lousy, for example.
> 
> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
> 
> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
> giving it a once-over:
> 
> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
> 
> Comments are welcome.
> 
> -D
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess for 
>> a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
>> 
>> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
>> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
>> 
>> --FT
>> Sent from iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now I 
>>> need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>>> 
>>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it 
 was close. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK 
> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* 
> being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might 
> not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
> 
> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
> have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
> 
> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering 
> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
> 
> Hmm.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>>>  
>>> >> >
>>> 
>>> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
>>> 
>>> Here’s the deal:
>>> 
>>> Nearly 200k
>>> Driver’s window has big crack in it
>>> AC blower motor is bad
>>> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
>>> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons 
>>> for the AAM
>>> Wipers don’t work
>

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The one on Facebook I posted the link to.

-D


> On May 17, 2019, at 8:31 PM, Andrew Strasfogel  wrote:
> 
> Slightly confused - which one did you buy?
> 
> On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 8:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> To address the various comments/questions:
> 
> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but she’s 
> so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
> 
> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle that 
> I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes off road 
> due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved out and taken 
> the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with all the cars and 
> drivers in the house at the time there was always someone to back you up. I 
> have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a friend’s house, so I don’t 
> have to worry about it jamming things up here with the limited driveway space.
> 
> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for the 
> youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he wants to 
> do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the E320 until 
> it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, it’s got a full 
> blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for towing.
> 
> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, 
> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a casual 
> driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the weather 
> is lousy, for example.
> 
> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
> here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
> qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
> around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
> 
> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
> giving it a once-over:
> 
> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html  
> >
> 
> Comments are welcome.
> 
> -D
> 

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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

Slightly confused - which one did you buy?

On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 8:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

> To address the various comments/questions:
>
> Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but
> she’s so smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.
>
> The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle
> that I can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes
> off road due to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved
> out and taken the 2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with
> all the cars and drivers in the house at the time there was always someone
> to back you up. I have a parking place for it a few blocks away at a
> friend’s house, so I don’t have to worry about it jamming things up here
> with the limited driveway space.
>
> Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for
> the youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he
> wants to do. As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the
> E320 until it dies and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes,
> it’s got a full blown Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for
> towing.
>
> The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up,
> maybe 30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a
> casual driver and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the
> weather is lousy, for example.
>
> The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure
> it here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it
> wouldn’t qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify
> having it around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.
>
> And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I
> was giving it a once-over:
>
> http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 
>
> Comments are welcome.
>
> -D
>
> > On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess
> for a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal.
> >
> > This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good
> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
> >
> > --FT
> > Sent from iPhone
> >
> >> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400.
> Now I need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
> >>
> >> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if
> it was close.
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>
>  On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> 
>  So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK
> with that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was*
> being unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might
> not be worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
> 
>  I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would
> definitely have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
> 
>  I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering
> $1800 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
> 
>  Hmm.
> 
>  -D
> 
> 
> > On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> >
> > $1400 would have been a good deal.
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> >> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <
> mercedes@okiebenz.com > wrote:
> >>
> >> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
> >>
> >> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ <
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/> <
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ <
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/>>
> >>
> >> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
> >>
> >> Here’s the deal:
> >>
> >> Nearly 200k
> >> Driver’s window has big crack in it
> >> AC blower motor is bad
> >> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
> >> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as
> ons for the AAM
> >> Wipers don’t work
> >> Interior is really filthy
> >> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
> >> Drives OK
> >> Needs two tires
> >> Rear brakes are sketchy
> >>

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

To address the various comments/questions:

Yeah, I would like to get the spouse into an ML due to ergonomics, but she’s so 
smitten with her SL500 I’m not sure I can lure her out of it.

The intent behind this purchase is to acquire a spare or backup vehicle that I 
can have in the pocket in the event one of the daily drivers goes off road due 
to a repair or issue. My youngest son has pretty well moved out and taken the 
2002 E320 with him, not that it was a backup, but with all the cars and drivers 
in the house at the time there was always someone to back you up. I have a 
parking place for it a few blocks away at a friend’s house, so I don’t have to 
worry about it jamming things up here with the limited driveway space.

Icing on the cake is something that can tow, as I’m tired of waiting for the 
youngest son to step up and buy a pickup truck as he’s claiming he wants to do. 
As much of a tightwad as he is, I’m guessing he’ll be in the E320 until it dies 
and he’s forced to buy something of his own. And yes, it’s got a full blown 
Reese receiver on the rear and wiring set up for towing.

The finnie is progressing well, but I’m getting close to wrapping it up, maybe 
30-40 hours away from completion if that. I want to keep it as a casual driver 
and not be a backup car in the event I need something and the weather is lousy, 
for example.

The ML500 is enough of a beater and a cheap enough car that I can insure it 
here for less than $100/month. That’s not Hagerty price, which it wouldn’t 
qualify for anyway, but it’s cheap enough to be able to justify having it 
around, and cheap for Florida insurance, too.

And now you can see some photos I took of the ML500 this morning when I was 
giving it a once-over:

http://penoff.com/Photo_dump.html 

Comments are welcome.

-D
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess for 
> a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
> 
> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now I 
>> need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>> 
>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it was 
>>> close. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK with 
 that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* being 
 unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might not be 
 worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
 
 I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
 have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
 
 I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering $1800 
 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
 
 Hmm.
 
 -D
 
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>>  
>> > >
>> 
>> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
>> 
>> Here’s the deal:
>> 
>> Nearly 200k
>> Driver’s window has big crack in it
>> AC blower motor is bad
>> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
>> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons 
>> for the AAM
>> Wipers don’t work
>> Interior is really filthy
>> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
>> Drives OK
>> Needs two tires
>> Rear brakes are sketchy
>> 
>> There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some 
>> functional (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, 
>> for example) and others cosmetic.
>> 
>> I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his 
>> time and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and 
>>>

Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Temporary diversion. I’ve been doing nothing but major work on the Finnie. I 
need a break from springs and suspension stuff.

I also need a standby/backup car in the event any of the daily drivers have to 
be taken off the road. This is a perfect choice, and I get the ability to tow 
with it, too.

-D

> On May 17, 2019, at 6:23 PM, Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> On Fri, 17 May 2019 17:20:41 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
>  wrote:
> 
>> Done. I pick it up tomorrow at 9:00.
>> 
>> Commence major Martha.
> 
> Have you finished the 1965 220SEb? Or are you just a glutton for
> punishment?
> 
> I have been slowly working my way through the archives on the 220SEb blog.
> 
> 
> Craig
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Fri, 17 May 2019 17:20:41 -0400 Dan Penoff via Mercedes
 wrote:

> Done. I pick it up tomorrow at 9:00.
> 
> Commence major Martha.

Have you finished the 1965 220SEb? Or are you just a glutton for
punishment?

I have been slowly working my way through the archives on the 220SEb blog.


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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Done. I pick it up tomorrow at 9:00.

Commence major Martha.

-D

> On May 17, 2019, at 4:02 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess for 
> a Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 
> 
> This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good 
> shape but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?
> 
> --FT
> Sent from iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now I 
>> need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
>> 
>> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it was 
>>> close. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK with 
 that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* being 
 unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might not be 
 worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
 
 I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely 
 have to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
 
 I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering $1800 
 if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
 
 Hmm.
 
 -D
 
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>>  
>> > >
>> 
>> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
>> 
>> Here’s the deal:
>> 
>> Nearly 200k
>> Driver’s window has big crack in it
>> AC blower motor is bad
>> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
>> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons 
>> for the AAM
>> Wipers don’t work
>> Interior is really filthy
>> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
>> Drives OK
>> Needs two tires
>> Rear brakes are sketchy
>> 
>> There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some 
>> functional (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, 
>> for example) and others cosmetic.
>> 
>> I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his 
>> time and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and 
>> lots and lots of little picky things that needed addressing. That and 
>> there were no books, so no radio code.
>> 
>> Do I need to lower my standards?
>> 
>> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Craig via Mercedes]

On Fri, 17 May 2019 14:53:02 -0500 fmiser via Mercedes
 wrote:

> > Rick wrote:
> 
> > Because it's a Chrysler product, and Chrysler products are turds
> > (except the Cummins engine).
> 
> There is nothing Chrysler about the Cummins engine.  Except they
> have a contract to provide an engine.
> 
> https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/22648/Cummins-agrees-to-Chrysler-contract

That's exactly why he said, "Chrysler products are turds (except the
Cummins engine)."


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[MBZ] Clay, Kleb here you go

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Hey ATL is only about 5 hr away...


On the FB 123 group


 





Too bad nobody wants to answer the phone!!! If your wanting a project or 
needing part’s I’ve found a gentleman who own’s no less than 100 car’s. 
He has been ordered by county to do something with them. Most have been 
sitting awhile and just need tinkering. I’m no expert but, got these 
running with little effort. He’s North of Atlanta and ready to make some 
awesome deal’s. Gonna take more pic’s to share. The photo attached shows 
a couple 124’s but the 123’s are an ‘85 Couple, needs new back window(in 
car) installed and ‘84 sedan. Some need more than other’s but, I found 
that they mostly need fuel! Going try get a list of what’s at this 
location. He is ready to deal, if interested... of every 5 that gets 
operable, he’ll compensate with 1 car! I did 4 today and got a 
transmission & engine. FYI, there’s 6 estate wagon’s, 15 sedan’s & 3 
Coupe’s at this site alone! If your needing ANYTHING Mercedes from 1975 
to present and not far from Atlanta, let me know, and I’ll get you in 
contact to make your deal!



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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

I’d have at least countered at $1200 maybe settled at $1300. But I guess for a 
Benny it’s not worth losing much anguish over. Still a decent deal. 

This one I got was $1300 with whatever tranny fault it has, it’s in good shape 
but a 320. Would the 500 tow more?  Does it have a hitch on it?

--FT
Sent from iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 3:36 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now I 
> need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….
> 
> Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….
> 
> -D
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it was 
>> close. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK with 
>>> that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* being 
>>> unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might not be 
>>> worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
>>> 
>>> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely have 
>>> to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
>>> 
>>> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering $1800 
>>> if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
>>> 
>>> Hmm.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 $1400 would have been a good deal. 
 
 Sent from my iPhone
 
> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
> mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
> 
> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>  
>  >
> 
> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
> 
> Here’s the deal:
> 
> Nearly 200k
> Driver’s window has big crack in it
> AC blower motor is bad
> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons 
> for the AAM
> Wipers don’t work
> Interior is really filthy
> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
> Drives OK
> Needs two tires
> Rear brakes are sketchy
> 
> There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some 
> functional (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, for 
> example) and others cosmetic.
> 
> I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his 
> time and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and 
> lots and lots of little picky things that needed addressing. That and 
> there were no books, so no radio code.
> 
> Do I need to lower my standards?
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Rick wrote:

> Because it's a Chrysler product, and Chrysler products are turds
> (except the Cummins engine).

There is nothing Chrysler about the Cummins engine.  Except they
have a contract to provide an engine.

https://www.reliableplant.com/Read/22648/Cummins-agrees-to-Chrysler-contract

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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

>I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would >definitely have 
>to keep the wife out of it or she might >abandon her SL500.

I thought that was going to be her next ride, because of her hip? Easier to get 
in and out of...


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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

I’ll do it. I just PM’ed the owner and told him I’l take it at $1400. Now I 
need to run to the bank and get some cash before they close….

Thanks for the reality check. And you thought you were a bottom feeder….

-D



> On May 17, 2019, at 3:29 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it was 
> close. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK with 
>> that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* being 
>> unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might not be 
>> worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
>> 
>> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely have 
>> to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
>> 
>> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering $1800 
>> if I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
>> 
>> Hmm.
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
 mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:
 
 So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
 
 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
  
 >
 
 Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
 
 Here’s the deal:
 
 Nearly 200k
 Driver’s window has big crack in it
 AC blower motor is bad
 Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
 Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons 
 for the AAM
 Wipers don’t work
 Interior is really filthy
 Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
 Drives OK
 Needs two tires
 Rear brakes are sketchy
 
 There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some functional 
 (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, for example) 
 and others cosmetic.
 
 I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his time 
 and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and lots 
 and lots of little picky things that needed addressing. That and there 
 were no books, so no radio code.
 
 Do I need to lower my standards?
 
 -D
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Probably a little unrealistic. I would have jumped on it at $1400 if it was 
close. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 2:24 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK with 
> that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* being 
> unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might not be 
> worth that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?
> 
> I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely have 
> to keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.
> 
> I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering $1800 if 
> I was going to drop $1400 on the ML.
> 
> Hmm.
> 
> -D
> 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> > wrote:
>>> 
>>> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
>>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>>>  
>>> >> >
>>> 
>>> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
>>> 
>>> Here’s the deal:
>>> 
>>> Nearly 200k
>>> Driver’s window has big crack in it
>>> AC blower motor is bad
>>> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
>>> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons for 
>>> the AAM
>>> Wipers don’t work
>>> Interior is really filthy
>>> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
>>> Drives OK
>>> Needs two tires
>>> Rear brakes are sketchy
>>> 
>>> There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some functional 
>>> (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, for example) and 
>>> others cosmetic.
>>> 
>>> I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his time 
>>> and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and lots and 
>>> lots of little picky things that needed addressing. That and there were no 
>>> books, so no radio code.
>>> 
>>> Do I need to lower my standards?
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Already got it. Just texted my parts guy and he pulled it up for me.

-D

> On May 17, 2019, at 3:22 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Radio code is easy. Call the local Benz dealer and ask the service manager.
> 
> 
> Rick
> 
> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com
> Sent: May 17, 2019 2:15 PM
> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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> Subject: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?
> 
> 
> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
> 
> 
> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
> 
> . That and there were no books, so no radio code.
> 
> Do I need to lower my standards?
> 
> -D
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Re: [MBZ] AK Cabin WUZ: OT for Clay

[Clay Monroe via Mercedes]

I just learned there is a free for three week hotspot rental available.  I am 
going to look into that.


clay monroe

> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what I'm 
> looking for didn't fall out.



> On May 16, 2019, at 4:57 PM, Russ Williams via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Clay
> 
> Does Seattle Public Library offer interweb service? Youi can use that if they 
> do.
> 
> Russ W
> 
> On 5/16/2019 6:26 PM, Clay Monroe via Mercedes wrote:
>> That is not so rare from what I have seen.  Lots of longtime professionals 
>> will hightail it to a warm place to retire from AK.  I guess they make 
>> enough cash to afford the life.  The few I met while there had planned long 
>> term to be quit of the place and purchased homes years ago, renting them out 
>> until the fateful day when they could die in a warm climate.
>> 
>> 
>> clay monroe
>> 
>>> I turned my computer upside down and shook it, but the bookmark for what 
>>> I'm looking for didn't fall out.
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 16, 2019, at 1:55 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The guy went from 30 years in Alaska to Hemet, CA?  Dang, that’s a contrast!
>>> 
>>> For those who aren’t aware, Hemet is in the desert east of Los Angeles. A 
>>> “cool” day there is in the 90s.
>>> 
>>> -D
>>> 
>>> 
 On May 16, 2019, at 4:04 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
  wrote:
 
 Some of you may have heard of Dick Proenneke or read the book about him.
 
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Proenneke
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Man%27s_Wilderness
 
 I met Dick when I was in college.   I liked the idea of what he was doing, 
 but the cost of traveling to AK was beyond my finances.  My mon had a HS 
 classmate wh went to Fairbanks and stayed.   I forgot his name.
 
 I made some all wood hinges for a rake storage shed in honor if Dick. It 
 was an interesting project.
 
 Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote on 5/16/19 2:16 PM:
> Yes, but Clay just spent the winter there and did not appear to enjoy the 
> life in Anchorage. I doubt he wants to try it again in a remote cabin.
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

So you think I was being unrealistic? I can take the feedback, I’m OK with 
that. I don’t have a point of reference, so I’m not sure if I *was* being 
unrealistic - that’s why I asked. I guess if it was a 320 it might not be worth 
that, but do you think because it’s a 500 it is?

I will say that it was a wicked fast thing, for sure. Would definitely have to 
keep the wife out of it or she might abandon her SL500.

I was thinking about going back to the 240D in Palmetto and offering $1800 if I 
was going to drop $1400 on the ML.

Hmm.

-D


> On May 17, 2019, at 3:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> $1400 would have been a good deal. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > > wrote:
>> 
>> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
>> 
>> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
>>  
>> > >
>> 
>> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
>> 
>> Here’s the deal:
>> 
>> Nearly 200k
>> Driver’s window has big crack in it
>> AC blower motor is bad
>> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
>> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons for 
>> the AAM
>> Wipers don’t work
>> Interior is really filthy
>> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
>> Drives OK
>> Needs two tires
>> Rear brakes are sketchy
>> 
>> There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some functional 
>> (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, for example) and 
>> others cosmetic.
>> 
>> I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his time 
>> and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and lots and 
>> lots of little picky things that needed addressing. That and there were no 
>> books, so no radio code.
>> 
>> Do I need to lower my standards?
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Radio code is easy. Call the local Benz dealer and ask the service manager.


Rick

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Sent: May 17, 2019 2:15 PM
To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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Cc: d...@penoff.com
Subject: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?


So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 


Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.

. That and there were no books, so no radio code.

Do I need to lower my standards?

-D


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Re: [MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

$1400 would have been a good deal. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:
> 
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 
> 
> 
> Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.
> 
> Here’s the deal:
> 
> Nearly 200k
> Driver’s window has big crack in it
> AC blower motor is bad
> Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
> Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons for 
> the AAM
> Wipers don’t work
> Interior is really filthy
> Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
> Drives OK
> Needs two tires
> Rear brakes are sketchy
> 
> There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some functional 
> (lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, for example) and 
> others cosmetic.
> 
> I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his time 
> and moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and lots and 
> lots of little picky things that needed addressing. That and there were no 
> books, so no radio code.
> 
> Do I need to lower my standards?
> 
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[MBZ] Am I Being Unrealistic?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

So I go to look a this ML500 this morning:

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/659169807867662/ 


Yes, I know it’s on FB, sorry to those who can’t see it.

Here’s the deal:

Nearly 200k
Driver’s window has big crack in it
AC blower motor is bad
Car was dead as it has been sitting for a while
Lots and lots of SDS faults, most cleared but some did not, such as ons for the 
AAM
Wipers don’t work
Interior is really filthy
Needs a major exterior cleaning/polishing
Drives OK
Needs two tires
Rear brakes are sketchy

There are probably a good page list worth of other things, some functional 
(lens on passenger side rear view mirror turn signal gone, for example) and 
others cosmetic.

I offered the guy $1000. He countered at $1400. I thanked him for his time and 
moved on. Probably a solid ride, but definitely had issues and lots and lots of 
little picky things that needed addressing. That and there were no books, so no 
radio code.

Do I need to lower my standards?

-D
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Curt Raymond via Mercedes]

 I dunno my '96 Dakota went 222,000 miles before the body rotted out of it. 
That included hauling a 4500# tractor 300 miles, an '85 190D 250 odd miles, 
literally tons of firewood many miles. I had it buried to the frame in mud 
once, pull started the Farmall a bunch of times, hauled snowmobiles, 
uncountable dump runs. That was a great truck.
My current 2010 Dodge Ram has just over 135,000 miles on the clock with not 
much more than regular maintenance, it just started to show a little rust which 
I'll try to keep up with. Its getting 19-20mpg now on highway trips, did a 
little better with less aggressive tires but does better offroad with these. 
Its also done a bunch of hauling...
Other than the Challenger which I quite like I find Chrysler cars uninspiring 
but I've done real well with their trucks.
-Curt

On Friday, May 17, 2019, 2:26:15 PM EDT, Rick Knoble via Mercedes 
 wrote:  
 
 Because it's a Chrysler product, and Chrysler products are turds (except the 
Cummins engine).


Rick

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution


> Curley wrote:

> I ordered the new window switch unit.  (dogde van)

> So I put the old switch in.  ... You'll never guess what the
> solution is!
>
> Think about it.    think msdos crap.

You had to reboot the window controller?

If so, why does a window need an electric motor?  And if it has a
motor, what is the value provided by having more than just a
switch?  Inquiring minds want to know!
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Rick Knoble via Mercedes]

Because it's a Chrysler product, and Chrysler products are turds (except the 
Cummins engine).


Rick

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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution


> Curley wrote:

> I ordered the new window switch unit.  (dogde van)

> So I put the old switch in.  ... You'll never guess what the
> solution is!
>
> Think about it. think msdos crap.

You had to reboot the window controller?

If so, why does a window need an electric motor?  And if it has a
motor, what is the value provided by having more than just a
switch?  Inquiring minds want to know!
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Re: [MBZ] Poos MLTowmobile

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

That was it - the picture that Floyd linked to, I guess.

Rust = “Kentucky Chrome” as we called it when I was a kid growing up in the 
Midwest.

-D



> On May 17, 2019, at 1:03 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Kentucky Chrome?
> Sandy road dirt?
> Or are you talking about the rust on the heads of the two bumper bolts?
> There's no rust on my receiver and less inside it than there is inside the 
> receiver of the ML that Floyd linked. 
> 
> Mitch. 
> 
>> On May 17, 2019 at 12:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Got lots of “Kentucky Chrome” on that, I see.
>> 
>> The joys of living in the Snow Belt.
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Re: [MBZ] Poos MLTowmobile

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Kentucky Chrome?
Sandy road dirt?
Or are you talking about the rust on the heads of the two bumper bolts?
There's no rust on my receiver and less inside it than there is inside the 
receiver of the ML that Floyd linked. 

Mitch. 

> On May 17, 2019 at 12:41 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Got lots of “Kentucky Chrome” on that, I see.
> 
> The joys of living in the Snow Belt.

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Re: [MBZ] AK Cabin WUZ: OT for Clay

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Knock off the political comments, please. Everyone.



> On May 17, 2019, at 10:02 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
>> On May 16, 2019 at 8:42 PM Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
>> 
>> Starbucks does.
> 
> Clay can wear his MAGA hat, like this gray haired Jewish NAZI in Palo Alto 
> did. 
> https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-woman-fired-after-targeting-man-wearing-maga-hat-starbucks-n990861
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Re: [MBZ] How wrong is this?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

The 500E has an M119, same as an R129SL500 or a W140 S420/500.

-D


> On May 17, 2019, at 11:20 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> I wonder if a M120 will fit in a 124.  I bet it would as the 129 chassis is 
> basically a shorter 124.  6L of V12 yums!  This says the 500E has a 129 
> engine in it, so I'm thinking it would work.
> 
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W124
> 
> The R129 SL roadster  was 
> based on the W124 platform, and in return, W124 was later equipped with one 
> of the roadster's engines, creating the 500 E.
> 
> That would be kinda special.
> 
> --FT
> 
> On 5/17/19 10:57 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
>> I'll pass on the downgraded wheels and the spoiler, but the rest looks nice.
>> 
>> Shoehorning a V8 into a 123 is not easy, but with enough $$$ anything is
>> possible.
>> 
>> It would make far more sense to re-create a 124 Hammer, a much better
>> platform to start from.
>> -
>> Max
>> Charleston SC
>> 
>> 
>> On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> https://www.facebook.com/BRABUS73/posts/1685147421587968
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Curley wrote:

> I ordered the new window switch unit.  (dogde van)  

> So I put the old switch in.  ... You'll never guess what the
> solution is!
> 
> Think about it. think msdos crap.

You had to reboot the window controller?

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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[fmiser via Mercedes]

> Curley wrote:

> I ordered the new window switch unit.  (dogde van)  

> So I put the old switch in.  ... You'll never guess what the
> solution is!
> 
> Think about it. think msdos crap.

You had to reboot the window controller?

If so, why does a window need an electric motor?  And if it has a
motor, what is the value provided by having more than just a
switch?  Inquiring minds want to know!

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Re: [MBZ] I won this auction, a few minutes later seller canceled the order, WTF?

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Old game they’ve played for a long time. Click on a closed auction, redirect 
you to a current one for a similar vehicle or item.

-D


> On May 17, 2019, at 10:13 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Oops, I followed your closed auction link, and the Bay of Fleas showed me a 
> $1500 rodbender instead. 
> I hate when they do that. 
> I go to fleabay so seldom that I always forget they do that, so it keeps 
> working on me. 
> 
> I suspect the guy in Oklahoma didn't want to sell it for less than scrap 
> value, but didn't want to set a reserve because he thought that discouraged 
> bidding. 
> Mitch. 
>> On May 17, 2019 at 10:02 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Huh? Where did $1500 come from? I don’t recall seeing this in the auction. 
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Poos MLTowmobile

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Got lots of “Kentucky Chrome” on that, I see.

The joys of living in the Snow Belt.

-D


> On May 17, 2019, at 10:23 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> There's a removeable panel in the center of the bumper on mine.
> I also looked for a VIN in the ad but didn't find one. 
> If it's a Draw-Tite, it's at least as OK as mine with a Curt on it. 
> Mitch.
> 
>> On May 17, 2019 at 9:59 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> H didn't notice that.  I guess running the VIN would be the thing to 
>> do, but even so it is likely OK.  Looks like the bumper has the cutout 
>> though, that is what I was keying off.
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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

You replaced the Body Control Module, or just disconnected the battery for 
several minutes?

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Window switches: Solution

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

I ordered the new window switch unit.  (dogde van)  it came in tues, so 
I was all excited to get the windows fixed.   Put in the new switch: 
same thing.  no driver's window.   !!!XX*&^$@^%#$   So I did more 
reading.  Wed night I stumbled over another idea.   Tried that 
yesterday, and guess what? Drivers window works with the new switch!!!  
Hmmm.  So I put the old switch in.   Driver's window works, both mirrors 
work, the rest of the windows work with the old switch.  You'll never 
guess what the solution is!


Think about it. think msdos crap.







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Re: [MBZ] How wrong is this?

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

I wonder if a M120 will fit in a 124.  I bet it would as the 129 chassis 
is basically a shorter 124.  6L of V12 yums!  This says the 500E has a 
129 engine in it, so I'm thinking it would work.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_W124

The R129 SL roadster  
was based on the W124 platform, and in return, W124 was later equipped 
with one of the roadster's engines, creating the 500 E.


That would be kinda special.

--FT

On 5/17/19 10:57 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote:

I'll pass on the downgraded wheels and the spoiler, but the rest looks nice.

Shoehorning a V8 into a 123 is not easy, but with enough $$$ anything is
possible.

It would make far more sense to re-create a 124 Hammer, a much better
platform to start from.
-
Max
Charleston SC


On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 10:52 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes <
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https://www.facebook.com/BRABUS73/posts/1685147421587968

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Re: [MBZ] How wrong is this?

[Meade Dillon via Mercedes]

I'll pass on the downgraded wheels and the spoiler, but the rest looks nice.

Shoehorning a V8 into a 123 is not easy, but with enough $$$ anything is
possible.

It would make far more sense to re-create a 124 Hammer, a much better
platform to start from.
-
Max
Charleston SC


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> https://www.facebook.com/BRABUS73/posts/1685147421587968
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[MBZ] How wrong is this?

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/BRABUS73/posts/1685147421587968

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Re: [MBZ] $1300 300SD, seems reasonable

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

There are interior pics, sorta, doesn't look too bad.  Maroon interior, 
I kinda like it.


--FT

On 5/17/19 10:35 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote:
Not if it's a POS.  Need photos of the interior due to subjective 
description that is useless.


On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 10:20 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes 
mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote:


https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2370735089822124/

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Re: [MBZ] $1300 300SD, seems reasonable

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Not if it's a POS.  Need photos of the interior due to subjective
description that is useless.

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> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2370735089822124/
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[MBZ] Nice 89 300SEL with pimp rims, crack price @ $6k

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2159422084095618/

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[MBZ] Crackish priced nice 99 E320 4matic

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2234114823518784/

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[MBZ] $1300 300SD, seems reasonable

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2370735089822124/

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Re: [MBZ] Interesting mog

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Dan can use it to chase the gators out of his new jungle (future shop space)

Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote on 5/17/19 9:16 AM:

A coral fire truck!





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Re: [MBZ] AK Cabin WUZ: OT for Clay

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

The woman was probably employed by the Trump campaign to fake up some news
;

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>
> > On May 16, 2019 at 8:42 PM Craig via Mercedes 
> wrote:
> >
> > Starbucks does.
>
> Clay can wear his MAGA hat, like this gray haired Jewish NAZI in Palo Alto
> did.
>
> https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-woman-fired-after-targeting-man-wearing-maga-hat-starbucks-n990861
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Re: [MBZ] Interesting mog

[Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes]

A coral fire truck!

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> Can become your own fire department
> https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-unimog-3-2/
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Re: [MBZ] I won this auction, a few minutes later seller canceled the order, WTF?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

Oops, I followed your closed auction link, and the Bay of Fleas showed me a 
$1500 rodbender instead. 
I hate when they do that. 
I go to fleabay so seldom that I always forget they do that, so it keeps 
working on me. 

I suspect the guy in Oklahoma didn't want to sell it for less than scrap value, 
but didn't want to set a reserve because he thought that discouraged bidding. 
Mitch. 
> On May 17, 2019 at 10:02 AM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> 
> Huh? Where did $1500 come from? I don’t recall seeing this in the auction. 
>

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Re: [MBZ] I won this auction, a few minutes later seller canceled the order, WTF?

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

It comes up with a "similar item" that is at $1550 but if you click the 
link on the closed item original listing it comes up with $115.50 
winning bid.  Strong work!


--FT

On 5/17/19 10:02 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:

Huh? Where did $1500 come from? I don’t recall seeing this in the auction.

Sent from my iPhone


On May 17, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
wrote:


WTF?
He wanted $1500 for it so he started the auction at $1500, then he canceled 
Kleb's bid after the sale because he didn't want $1575?
10 disk CD changer in the trunk? That doesn't sound factory to me. (or maybe he 
can't count that high)

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] I won this auction, a few minutes later seller canceled the order, WTF?

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

When you click on the link, fleabay pops up a current auction for a 
140.  It is at 1550.   You have to work to find the listing you bud on 
for $100.


I fell for it too.   A new sneaky trick from fleabay.

Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote on 5/16/19 6:48 PM:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/173898553816?ViewItem=&item=173898553816&ssPageName=ADME:Ignored:Ignored:US:3160 



So I was high bidder, no reserve, I guess seller did not like the 
outcome so they cancelled the order?  Can they do that?  I sent them a 
message to see what they have to say.



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Re: [MBZ] AK Cabin WUZ: OT for Clay

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> On May 16, 2019 at 8:42 PM Craig via Mercedes  wrote:
> 
> Starbucks does.

Clay can wear his MAGA hat, like this gray haired Jewish NAZI in Palo Alto did. 
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/california-woman-fired-after-targeting-man-wearing-maga-hat-starbucks-n990861

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Re: [MBZ] I won this auction, a few minutes later seller canceled the order, WTF?

[Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes]

Huh? Where did $1500 come from? I don’t recall seeing this in the auction. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On May 17, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes  
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> 
> 
> WTF?
> He wanted $1500 for it so he started the auction at $1500, then he canceled 
> Kleb's bid after the sale because he didn't want $1575?
> 10 disk CD changer in the trunk? That doesn't sound factory to me. (or maybe 
> he can't count that high)
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Poos MLTowmobile

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

H didn't notice that.  I guess running the VIN would be the thing to 
do, but even so it is likely OK.  Looks like the bumper has the cutout 
though, that is what I was keying off.


--FT

On 5/17/19 9:51 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote:

On May 17, 2019 at 9:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
wrote:


Looks like this one has the tow package.

Looks like there's a sticker on top of the hitch receiver that might say 
DRAW-TITE on it.

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Re: [MBZ] I won this auction, a few minutes later seller canceled the order, WTF?

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

WTF?
He wanted $1500 for it so he started the auction at $1500, then he canceled 
Kleb's bid after the sale because he didn't want $1575?
10 disk CD changer in the trunk? That doesn't sound factory to me. (or maybe he 
can't count that high)

Mitch.

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Re: [MBZ] Poos MLTowmobile

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> On May 17, 2019 at 9:40 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> 
> Looks like this one has the tow package.

Looks like there's a sticker on top of the hitch receiver that might say 
DRAW-TITE on it.

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[MBZ] Poos MLTowmobile

[Floyd Thursby via Mercedes]

Looks like this one has the tow package.  170k miles, overpriced at a 
UCL, probably be more reasonable around $2k


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[MBZ] Interesting mog

[Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes]

Can become your own fire department 
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-mercedes-benz-unimog-3-2/

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