Re: [MBZ] Crackhead R500

One of the receipts says "customer providing engine for replacement due to hole in engine block" Didn't change oil and threw a rod? Why keep the old engine? G Mann via Mercedes writes: > Why did the engine require replacement at only 102,000 miles? > > On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 10:55 AM Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead R500

Why did the engine require replacement at only 102,000 miles? On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 10:55 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wonder what the "old engine" adds to his price? > > On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

I don't have a local dealer. Nearest one is in Carmel where the rich folks live, about 90 minutes drive depending on traffic. I'll get Dan the VIN though, I'm curious. Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes writes: > Maybe your local dealer will give you an oem windshield sticker with > Daimler

[MBZ] Fwd: 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL to RESTORE

Not -- Forwarded message - From: Date: Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 11:01 PM Subject: 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL to RESTORE To: fred4s...@gmail.com forwarded you this from craigslist: -- 1987 Mercedes 420 SEL to RESTORE https://nh.craigslist.org/pts/d/raymond-19

Re: [MBZ] also has liquid wrap it's beautiful

Oh my eyes. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 6:37 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334804991030666 > > 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 4D > $9,500 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I'm not entirely sure ours carry ammo. I know they stopped in some of the stores. Right now they're more expensive than Cabela's so I'll be going there. I tried Wal-Mart tonight, they had almost nothing... -Curt On Sunday, August 16, 2020, 5:53:19 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:

Re: [MBZ] White whale replacement for Max

Not bad looking, too far away, drive way is full. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 16, 2020 6:40:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes : > Gasser though > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/675738366349564 > > 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 Wagon 4D > $1,500 > Vehicles

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Not sure what feds are doing for no evict, but SEA just pushed the damage out to 2021. No way I would have renters in my abode while I am stranded in GWN. At least this year we are only on the hook for taxes and not mortgage. Really need to get down there to put it on the overheated market.

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

SWMBO had one and it was pretty dependable and fun to drive. Not a bad deal if everything works. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 7:31 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sun, August 16, 2020 7:19 pm, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > The original 42 version. > > They're geared

Re: [MBZ] Will soon be ready to sue the renters

Only way you can nail a (Federal) government employee. Document, document, document. We don’t have Civil Service any more, we’re all pretty much at-will employees. The mindset is still there, so you have to really piss someone off to get the boot or do something really brazen or awful. That bei

Re: [MBZ] This is really nice Mercedes S420 1 Owner - $5, 200 (South End)

Am I missing something or is overpriced by about $2k? On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 5:47 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-mercedes-s420-1-owner/7178650063.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

Re: [MBZ] OT That'll buff out

Cool potential yard art! Dig a shallow trench and lower it until only the upper half is exposed. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 5:42 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The first pics they had of it was all overgrown in the bush. Looks like > they cleaned things up a bit to

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

On Sun, August 16, 2020 7:19 pm, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > The original 42 version. They're geared short, about 90mph top speed, but they'd probably do 85 all day like a 240D. https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15146673/2008-smart-fortwo-passion-coupe-road-test/ ___

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

The original 42 version. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 6:14 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sun, August 16, 2020 6:46 pm, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > I would think that would be the case, but I've been passed by some while > > driving at 70 MPH > > FourTwo or the lon

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

On Sun, August 16, 2020 6:46 pm, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I would think that would be the case, but I've been passed by some while > driving at 70 MPH FourTwo or the long version? There's a FourTwo local to me that I've been seeing this summer. Couple weeks ago I met up with it by I-69. It wen

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

Well, Smart car, dumb driver. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 5:47 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I would think that would be the case, but I've been passed by some while > driving at 70 MPH ... > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebe

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

I would think that would be the case, but I've been passed by some while driving at 70 MPH ... On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 5:23 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sun, August 16, 2020 5:48 pm, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > > > https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/

[MBZ] White whale replacement for Max

Gasser though https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/675738366349564 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 Wagon 4D $1,500 Vehicles Listed 8 hours ago in Denver, NC About Th

[MBZ] also has liquid wrap it's beautiful

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/334804991030666 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class · S 550 Sedan 4D $9,500 Vehicles Listed about an hour ago in Jacksonville, FL About This Veh

[MBZ] I locked my big dogs in the car for 2 days

Needs an interior swap, body looks good https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/300835717793324 2004 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 320 Sedan 4D $1,900 Vehicles Listed 54 minutes ago in Mullins, SC

Re: [MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

On Sun, August 16, 2020 5:48 pm, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/winder-2011-smart-car/7178071634.ht > ml That's not a bad price for a low mile golf cart. What say you, Andrew? >From what I've heard, they're a bit twitchy at speed, never intended to be a f

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Same here. I only go there once a year for ammo. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 5:31 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > I hadn't considered the runup to Thanksgiving, I'll have to keep my eyes open. > > Around here Dick's is a woman's clothing store. They carry just about nothing > I want. > > -Curt > >

[MBZ] Fairly nice Mercedes 350 SDL - $3,800 (North Raleigh)

https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/d/raleigh-mercedes-350-sdl/7178020090.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/list

[MBZ] Who needs a spare to carry?

https://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/d/winder-2011-smart-car/7178071634.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listin

[MBZ] This is really nice Mercedes S420 1 Owner - $5, 200 (South End)

https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/charlotte-mercedes-s420-1-owner/7178650063.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mai

[MBZ] OT That'll buff out

The first pics they had of it was all overgrown in the bush. Looks like they cleaned things up a bit to stimulate the bidding https://auctionservicesltd.hibid.com/lot/10896-224292-227386/vintage-caddilac/ -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I hadn't considered the runup to Thanksgiving, I'll have to keep my eyes open. Around here Dick's is a woman's clothing store. They carry just about nothing I want. -Curt On Sunday, August 16, 2020, 3:46:11 PM EDT, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I probably have 10-15 cases of 12ga from

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedees Ml 320

Could be something else depending on what happens when you try to start it. But not likely anything serious. $800 maybe, drag it down the street and get it going then drive off. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 1:20 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, August 16, 20

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Well then I need to get busy and fix then sell my old '95 E300.  Needs new front ball joints, evap-ectomy, front left fender replaced and painted, maybe some other repair that I've forgotten.  I have all the parts and materials, just need to make the time. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 16, 2020

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Maybe your local dealer will give you an oem windshield sticker with Daimlers signature on it. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020, 3:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Give me a VIN and I’ll look up the part number for it in the EPC. At least > then we could see if it’s still available through Mercedes. >

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I try to maintain around 1,000 rounds of everything except shotgun shells, but I got lazy on replenishing my 9mm last time around and now I can’t find the stuff unless it’s $0.50/round match target or floor sweepings. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 3:38 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I probably have 10-15 cases of 12ga from my annual buy at Dick’s. Now you know why I buy it in bulk, since you’ve been shooting clays. Goes fast, but it’s nice to always have it on hand. Dick’s has Remington 12Ga on sale the week before Thanksgiving, very good prices I’ve never found to be beat

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Give me a VIN and I’ll look up the part number for it in the EPC. At least then we could see if it’s still available through Mercedes. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 3:06 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I personally wouldn't care too much about OE glass; my 300SD is not a > show car by a

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I have about 20k rounds of 9mm at the house. Bought it several years ago. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 12:29 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Tell me about it. I still haven’t been able to replenish my 9mm ammo. I’m > wondering when I’ll ever be able to. > > -D > >> O

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

On Sun, August 16, 2020 3:06 pm, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: > I personally wouldn't care too much about OE glass; my 300SD is not a > show car by any means. I just assumed that a place like Safelite would not > have glass for that car since there's surely a very low demand for it. > I'll give

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I'm about out of 12ga, I bought a case at the beginning of July but sporting clays burns through it fast. I was surprised to find Cabela's has it in stock even though the sale (Herters Target) started last week. Its been running that the day after the sale starts its all gone... I'm probably go

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

I personally wouldn't care too much about OE glass; my 300SD is not a show car by any means. I just assumed that a place like Safelite would not have glass for that car since there's surely a very low demand for it. I'll give them a call on Monday and also check with my insurance on coverage. Dan

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

I ran a windshield claim through Allstate about 25 years ago. They hired a company to handle the deal (USA Auto Glass?). Their company dealt with my local glass shop, basically told them 'we'll give you 35% of MSRP plus $25 labor and you'll like it'. I'd picked a glass shop that only used factory g

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

I’ve tried that approach on two occasions and the insurance company refused as well as the glass company. You want it replaced and they’re paying? You get the glass their supplier uses. At least that’s been my experience. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 2:24 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Geico c

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip?

I find it clashes with the car's understated styling. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 2:34 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That steering wheel appears to be a period correct AMG wheel and is worth > some serious coin. I think the tires are really dry rotted from the looks > o

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip?

That steering wheel appears to be a period correct AMG wheel and is worth some serious coin. I think the tires are really dry rotted from the looks of things. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 2:26 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Shinny tires look fake but otherwise this SL C is surprisingly presentab

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I should probably buy a wrecked 2014 Bluetec sedan and save the engine for "just in case". On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 1:46 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I’ve got a few hundred rounds left, so I’m good for a bit unless TSHTF. My > go-to is my 1911 in .45 of which I have

Re: [MBZ] BaT Flip?

Shinny tires look fake but otherwise this SL C is surprisingly presentable. I would quickly offload the steering wheel and replace with the OEM one. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 1:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Not a bad looking car for the money, if you like the coup

Re: [MBZ] A Fisher & Paykel for Mitch and Friends

That really s*cks. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 1:49 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/app/d/tampa-fisher-and-paykel-frig-toast/7170444390.html > < > https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/app/d/tampa-fisher-and-paykel-frig-toast/7170444390.html

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Geico covered a small chip repair by Safelite and the results were satisfactory (1983 300TD). In your case, since repair is not feasible, ask your auto insurance to cover a replacement w/s but if you want OEM perhaps you can negotiate to pay the difference in wholesale terms... On Sun, Aug 16, 2

Re: [MBZ] Will soon be ready to sue the renters

When I was a supervisor briefly at a Federal agency I actually fired someone fairly quickly, simply by following the rule book (she had been openly selling Amway from her desk). She ended up quitting when it was clear that I had her dead to rights. On Sun, Aug 16, 2020 at 7:02 AM Dan Penoff via M

Re: [MBZ] Engine be knocking 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class · E 350 4MATIC Sedan 4D,$2,200

Could be the start to song lyrics: "Engine be knockin' so I'm feelin' blue..." On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 4:06 PM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > FB marketplace is crazy with these > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/333522974695839/ > > 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-C

Re: [MBZ] Crackhead R500

Wonder what the "old engine" adds to his price? On Sat, Aug 15, 2020 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2006-mercedes-benz-r500/7176668966.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___

[MBZ] A Fisher & Paykel for Mitch and Friends

https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/app/d/tampa-fisher-and-paykel-frig-toast/7170444390.html -D ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.co

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

I’ve got a few hundred rounds left, so I’m good for a bit unless TSHTF. My go-to is my 1911 in .45 of which I have plenty of. Thanks! -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 1:42 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, August 16, 2020 1:28 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Tell me about it. I

[MBZ] BaT Flip?

Not a bad looking car for the money, if you like the coupes. https://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/d/tampa-1977-mercedes-benz-450slc/7175986546.html -D ___ http://www.okie

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

On Sun, August 16, 2020 1:28 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Tell me about it. I still haven't been able to replenish my 9mm ammo. 4 years ago I bought a 9mm, couldn't stomach $20/20 for self defense ammo, so bought a case of 147gr HST and a case of 147gr American Eagle solids. Shot a box of

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Tell me about it. I still haven’t been able to replenish my 9mm ammo. I’m wondering when I’ll ever be able to. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 1:18 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > On Sun, August 16, 2020 1:10 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >> So the used market low end is crazy arou

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedees Ml 320

On Sun, August 16, 2020 12:49 pm, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Is anyone of us near this? They want to unload it because it won’t > start? Odd. Looks pretty decent, at least on the outside. There's a reason why Dan keeps a M112 crank position sensor in his tool box. ___

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

On Sun, August 16, 2020 1:10 pm, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > So the used market low end is crazy around here, apparently. The low end worker pool is coming off 4 months of unprecedented welfare payments, combined with 'screw the rent, we won't let them evict you'. So ATVs, boats, brand new

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedees Ml 320

Kleb’s neighborhood. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is anyone of us near this? They want to unload it because it won’t start? Odd. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPad > > > >> >> 2003 Mercedees Ml 320 >> >> https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/d/topeka

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Glass guys are all about the profit, and with the cheap imported glass that’s out there they wan tot use it so they can increase their profit margin. At least that’s my take based on my experiences with windshield replacement over the last 2-3 years. -D > On Aug 16, 2020, at 12:51 PM, Meade Di

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

That's apparently what triggered the unsolicited offer on my ML500. I mentioned it in a local FB group and before I knew it I had 3-4 people asking me if I was interested in selling. I explained that it was a beater truck and the issues it had and they didn’t seem to care. One guy wanted to come

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Clean title, and relatively low miles. In Michigan, clean title is about all a private citizen can buy at CoPart. I hadn't paid attention to CoPart all year until the unemployment supplements ended, figuring the $1200 plus $600/wk Trumpbux would ruin the CoPart market just like it did the used car

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

So somebody really wants the parts or something. My email had a type, should say "I would not bid..." vice "but". Decent condition CDI's are coming up for $5k or so around here, I'll be Kaleb sees them go for $2 or $3 or maybe less, so pretty nutso that someone will buy that wreck and think they'

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

I suppose on a nice car with comprehensive insurance (USAA) I might be able to insist on the dealer glass, but all my cars are older than 1996 so I can't really justify comprehensive insurance. Maybe once I get the '95 124 Cabriolet going I'll put comprehensive on that, if it progresses beyond bea

[MBZ] Fwd: 2003 Mercedees Ml 320

Is anyone of us near this? They want to unload it because it won’t start? Odd. Bob R Sent from my iPad > > 2003 Mercedees Ml 320 > > https://topeka.craigslist.org/pts/d/topeka-2003-mercedees-ml-320/7177715658.html > > Please go to the preferences page if you don't want to receive email-a-fr

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

On Sun, August 16, 2020 10:52 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Possibly. When I had mine aligned a while ago after replacing the boot on > the end of the steering rack along with a tie rod, the tech told me it > needed mounts. Looks like a pig of a job, too. Oh, boy. Remove diff. Remove axles.

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

Possibly. When I had mine aligned a while ago after replacing the boot on the end of the steering rack along with a tie rod, the tech told me it needed mounts. Looks like a pig of a job, too. Mine doesn’t exhibit any of the issues you describe, so maybe mine aren’t as bad? -D > On Aug 16, 2020

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

Mine developed W123 levels of steering wheel play shortly after I bought it. And then last winter it developed a nasty front end shimmy, but only on one particularly unsmooth road. Rubber steering rack mounts? Mitch. On Sun, August 16, 2020 10:06 am, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > Not for sale,

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

On Sun, August 16, 2020 9:35 am, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > Yes that CDI is the last year with the straight six.  I would not but > more than $500. It's already around $1500 with fees and taxes. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http:/

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

Yup. Same thing. Mercedes doesn’t sell the sensor any more, you have to buy the whole steering shaft ($400) which I’m not about to do. I’ve cleared it in SDS, done the lock to lock thing, no joy. I had a buddy who trolls junkyards get me three of the sensors and I’ve swapped two of them in, and

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

It’s sold. Would l have to find something else to swap perhaps. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 9:07 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hey, what about that black wagon? Is the offer to swap it for my W124 still > on the table? > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

I had a ML that did that. The error code was for steering sensor I believe and it just simply said to turn the wheel from lock to lock, but that never fixed it. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 9:07 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Not for sale, buddy. Not at this time, at

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

Hey, what about that black wagon? Is the offer to swap it for my W124 still on the table? Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 7:02 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > H maybe I need to make another trip down for the beater ML > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 1

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

Not for sale, buddy. Not at this time, at least. And other than the random three light alert it goes through every few weeks it runs fine. I would drive it anywhere. I’ve tossed several steering position sensors on it and it still throws the BAS light constantly, even after clearing the fault.

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

H maybe I need to make another trip down for the beater ML Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 8:57 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I had someone offer me $1600 for the $1300 ML500 beater truck the other day. > I was sorely tempted, then realized that I will probably need

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

I had someone offer me $1600 for the $1300 ML500 beater truck the other day. I was sorely tempted, then realized that I will probably need to tow the E420 to the paint shop in the near future and it could easily do it, so I passed. It’s parked a block away at a friend’s house who is TDY in Monte

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Even so, in Florida comprehensive insurance coves any glass damage. The catch is that you have to use the supplier that your insurance company approves, so that usually means one of the national chains like Safelite, who won’t use OE glass. I’ve lost that fight on several occasions. If you deman

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Yeah, you've developed a good rapport, I have not.  Pays to be nice! Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 16, 2020 7:03:21 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes : > Really? That’s a scam. I’ve bought glass from my dealer for my glass guys > several times in the past. Nothing different than any other part. > > -D

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

It is already selling for more than it’s worth. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 16, 2020, at 8:36 AM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yes that CDI is the last year with the straight six. I would not but more > than $500. > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > Aug 15, 2020 11:37:06 PM Mitch Ha

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

Yes that CDI is the last year with the straight six.  I would not but more than $500. Max Dillon Charleston SC Aug 15, 2020 11:37:06 PM Mitch Haley via Mercedes : > How much should I bid for this? It's the last year of the I-6, isn't it? > https://www.copart.com/lot/37612550/clean-title-2006-mer

Re: [MBZ] My kind of shady deal! 2004 Mercedes-Benz M-Class · ML 350 Sport Utility 4D,$1,800

I fired up the 05 $675 ML500 Special Edition (124kmi) yesterday (jumper the starter relay at the fuse box, the ignition switch is buggered, $25 to replace it but I’ll wait until I get a title sorted out) and took it for a quick spin on the road in front of the vast estate, just for the hellofit

Re: [MBZ] CDI fixer-upper

That Sprinter looks pretty nice. I wonder what the story is with it. Has jumper cables installed. --FT Sent from iPhone > On Aug 15, 2020, at 11:37 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > How much should I bid for this? It's the last year of the I-6, isn't it? > https://www.copart.com/lot

Re: [MBZ] W116 windshield glass

Really? That’s a scam. I’ve bought glass from my dealer for my glass guys several times in the past. Nothing different than any other part. -D > On Aug 15, 2020, at 9:55 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Ouch, that stinks. I'll bet there is aftermarket glass available. > > The MB d

Re: [MBZ] Will soon be ready to sue the renters

What others have said - consult an attorney. You might be out of the window of time where you can even recover damages. Also, if you go to small claims you better have documentation to justify your costs. Just swagging the amount will get your case tossed. Estimates work, but just giving a numbe