Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Other than having a boring color from that time period, it looks pretty decent based on the information provided. Maybe they think it’s worn out? Or possibly it’s got issues they’re not disclosing in the ad? -D > On Dec 8, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > It was an

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
It was an old auction. Sold for $8,875 on 4/9/20 with 48k miles. So I guess it *could* be the same car with 75k miles added since then and new owner taking a $6,400 loss? On Fri, Dec 8, 2023, at 13:02, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I guess we can watch it on the auction to see what it

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I guess we can watch it on the auction to see what it fetches.AZBobSent from my iPadOn Dec 8, 2023, at 10:21 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote:Not really, price seems in line to me. Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 8, 2023, at 10:38 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I will engage and see. 

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Must be seen to be depreciated. On Fri, Dec 8, 2023 at 12:22 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Perhaps it is a scam then. > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Dec 8, 2023, at 10:46 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Photo is from

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Perhaps it is a scam then. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 8, 2023, at 10:46 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Photo is from here: > > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/ > > >> On Fri, Dec 8, 2023, at 11:37, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> I

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Not really, price seems in line to me. Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 8, 2023, at 10:38 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote:I will engage and see. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340428308778180/ AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows 

Re: [MBZ] Gotta Be a Scam

2023-12-08 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Photo is from here: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1989-mercedes-benz-e320-wagon/ On Fri, Dec 8, 2023, at 11:37, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > I will engage and see. > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/340428308778180/ > > AZBob > > Sent from Mail

Re: [MBZ] Any attempt to scam will be forwarded straight to the office of Indiana Attorney General - 1995 S500 - $7, 500

2022-06-25 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not a bad looking example of a pre-facelift model, despite the lousy photos. Wouldn’t go into that neighborhood alone, however. Not the best part of town. -D > On Jun 25, 2022, at 6:38 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm sure he'll jump right on that. > >

Re: [MBZ] Might be a scam? TD -- Air in the fuel lines so it doesn’t run rn need it gone asap 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D,$2,500

2022-03-05 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
If the lift gate stays open without human assistance and there's no rust, then it's a Buy. On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 10:22 AM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I think it’s cool how they decided to sell it at the exact point it has > 123456 miles on it (insert sarcasm

Re: [MBZ] Might be a scam? TD -- Air in the fuel lines so it doesn’t run rn need it gone asap 1984 Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz 300 D,$2,500

2022-03-05 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I think it’s cool how they decided to sell it at the exact point it has 123456 miles on it (insert sarcasm fairly emoji here). AZBob Sent from Mail for Windows From: Floyd Thursby via MercedesSent: Saturday, March 5, 2022 7:39 AMTo: Mercedes Discussion ListCc: Floyd ThursbySubject: [MBZ] Might be

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2021-02-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Clever design. On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 4:09 PM OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > Since the manufacturer wants $1490 for one, yes, that must be a scam. > > https://www.autoliftproduction.com/en-us/autolift3000 > > > On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 5:04 PM OK Don wrote: > > > Buy one and let us know :-) > >

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2021-02-17 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Since the manufacturer wants $1490 for one, yes, that must be a scam. https://www.autoliftproduction.com/en-us/autolift3000 On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 5:04 PM OK Don wrote: > Buy one and let us know :-) > > On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 4:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2021-02-17 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Buy one and let us know :-) On Wed, Feb 17, 2021 at 4:58 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-08 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Dan writes: >Don’t these have another common issue as well? I don't know. I have heard the v6 cdi is not as robust as the inline six of '05 & '06. That, and it uses def. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I’m just suggesting that the price seems a bit low for the description. I’m betting the oil cooler is leaking. Don’t these have another common issue as well? -D > On Dec 7, 2019, at 8:44 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes > wrote: > > The number googled to this guy. > >

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
The number googled to this guy. https://m.facebook.com/Sam-F-Morgan-101895451266188/?ref=page_internal_nav=0 Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] I Smell a Scam?

2019-12-07 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Lisa McPherson is in the trunk? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Might be a scam? $2k ML

2019-01-27 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Sounds too good to be true but FT should investigate anyway. On Sun, Jan 27, 2019 at 12:24 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ya think? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Might be a scam? $2k ML

2019-01-27 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Ya think? Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 27, 2019, at 10:41 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/charleston-selling-my-2009-mercedes/6804036178.html > > --R > Sent from iPhone > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Some sort of scam?

2018-07-23 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 23 Jul 2018 18:57:40 -0500 "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" wrote: > 1989 Mercedes-Benz 420 Series Black > > https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/d/1989-mercedes-benz-420-series/6650829294.html Well, it does say, "Contact me with an offer - listed price does not reflect my true asking

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ot;Curly McLain" <126die...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam? >How does leaving Nebraska going to Alaska make it a scam? Wilton That does not, but the low price along with the sob story identify (are consistent with) a

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-09 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
; To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Mountain Man" <maontin@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 11:28 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam? WILTON wrote: How does leaving Nebraska going to Alaska make it a scam? Yeah, please

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-09 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
VIN WDCYR49E92X177116 someone find this at benzworld or other known scam sniffers the puffy shirt is all puffy - what is your address and ebay info - will ship now. sez it is at Offut - anyone here near Offut and want to flush out an artiste? mao ___

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-09 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 8 Sep 2015 21:16:11 -0500 Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: > Can anyone decipher the background in the pictures? With the flowers on the low bushes, but no leaves on the trees, I would say the picture was taken in the spring. Craig

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Kaleb wrote: > I thought these were worth more. > > Mercedes packaged G-500 Wagon 2002 Benz > http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/5201049588.html Did we determine that this IS scam? - I like its appearance. More pictures, fwiw. http://imgur.com/a/ku6hu#23 Guy sez he is at Offut going to

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
Kaleb wrote: I thought these were worth more. Mercedes packaged G-500 Wagon 2002 Benz http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/5201049588.html Did we determine that this IS scam? - I like its appearance. More pictures, fwiw. http://imgur.com/a/ku6hu#23 Guy sez he is at Offut going to Elmendorf.

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-08 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
m> Sent: Tuesday, September 08, 2015 11:13 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam? >Kaleb wrote: I thought these were worth more. Mercedes packaged G-500 Wagon 2002 Benz http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/5201049588.html Did we determine that this IS scam? - I like its appearance. More p

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-08 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
WILTON wrote: > How does leaving Nebraska going to Alaska make it a scam? Yeah, please explain? Can military afford CPO G-500? Does CPO transfer to new private owner? Wouldn't Alaska be better use of this truck than Nebraska? Take the truck with you to Alaska, I should think - doesn't USAF

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-08 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
How does leaving Nebraska going to Alaska make it a scam? Wilton That does not, but the low price along with the sob story identify (are consistent with) a scam. Maos questions still apply: Is it realistic that an AF guy less than a major or light bird could afford this wagon? WHy not

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
The scam phone call I got today was new. The guy said I had won a $750k lottery and new truck. Located in LV. I think he was taken aback by my desire to come pick up my lottery winnings. I think he wanted me to give him cc for shipping. Hung up without giving any info either way except for an

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-03 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
--R wrote: > It gets nuked in The Day After Movie Buff. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
It gets nuked in The Day After --R (sent from my miniPad) On Sep 3, 2015, at 10:28 PM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote: The scam phone call I got today was new. The guy said I had won a $750k lottery and new truck. Located in LV. I think he was taken aback by my desire

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-02 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What's the BB value? On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 5:53 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah, that sounds pretty puffyshirt to me... > > On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 8:48 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > Sure sounds like it > > > > Sent

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-02 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
That's a 30K car as it sits. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 2, 2015, at 2:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's the BB value? > > On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 5:53 AM, M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Yeah, that sounds

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-02 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
What's the BB value? Same as a KBB value BB value is the weight of BBs the vehicle displaces. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-02 Thread M. Mitchell Marmel via Mercedes
Yeah, that sounds pretty puffyshirt to me... On Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 8:48 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Sure sounds like it > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 1, 2015, at 9:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I thought

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I am naive- exactly how would this work as a scam? On Sep 1, 2015 9:48 PM, "Dimitri via Mercedes" wrote: > Sure sounds like it > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 1, 2015, at 9:18 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > I thought

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-01 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Bur what is the scam? Non delivery? Asking for more $$ later? Not that I would bite on this. On Sep 1, 2015 10:01 PM, "Curly McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > I thought these were worth more. >> >> Mercedes packaged G-500 Wagon 2002 Benz >>

Re: [MBZ] Is this a scam?

2015-09-01 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
I thought these were worth more. Mercedes packaged G-500 Wagon 2002 Benz http://lawrence.craigslist.org/cto/5201049588.html Prob'ly call and find out Not a native, for sure. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] OT: The grandchild Scam

2013-02-25 Thread Tim Crone
On Fri, Feb 22, 2013 at 8:50 PM, Scott Ritchey ritche...@aol.com wrote: My wife got a call this a.m. from someone claiming to be our grandson; this person claimed to be in jail in Mexico after a fatal traffic wreck where cops found weed in the car. The caller sounded like our grandson so alarm

Re: [MBZ] Particularly weird CL scam

2008-06-04 Thread andrew strasfogel
Offer a cert. check for $150K, with cash for the change. On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 5:50 PM, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Considering that this is a six-figure car in good condition, this is obviously a scam, but what a weird choice! I've noticed that usually the wire me the funds

Re: [MBZ] Particularly weird CL scam

2008-06-04 Thread R A Bennell
I don't recall what model it was but I had a client who wanted to sell a Maserati a few years back. It had so many problems that the price was low so who knows about this one. I was tempted then to at least go and have a look at it but didnot as I was afraid getting parts might be more effort

Re: [MBZ] is this a scam?

2008-04-01 Thread andrew strasfogel
Oh how I wish this were true. Andrew 300TD 1983 300CD 1985 On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends: This MBUSA press release just arrived: Montvale, NJ: For immediate release MBUSA Rewards Loyal Diesel Owners With the goal of rewarding

Re: [MBZ] is this a scam?

2008-04-01 Thread Anthony Galioto
If it's to good to be true it isn't Anthony 240d 1983 On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 7:46 PM, andrew strasfogel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh how I wish this were true. Andrew 300TD 1983 300CD 1985 On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Friends:

Re: [MBZ] is this a scam?

2008-04-01 Thread OK Don
Sounds like another April 1st. communication - On Tue, Apr 1, 2008 at 7:00 PM, Anthony Galioto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it's to good to be true it isn't Anthony -- OK Don, KD5NRO Norman, OK There are three kinds of lies: lies, damn lies, and statistics. -Benjamin Disraeli and/or Mark

Re: [MBZ] is this a scam?

2008-04-01 Thread Fmiser
MBUSA Rewards Loyal Diesel Owners With the goal of rewarding long-time owners of its older diesel models, Mercedes-Benz USA announced today that it would give $2,500 in cash to all current owners of pre-2005 diesel models. Owners need only submit a copy of their title or registration

Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt

2007-06-22 Thread Allan Streib
Loren Faeth [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What's new. Same game, just a different chump. Only this chump didn't bite, he bit back. Did you see the other story there, One of the stories making headlines today is a rumor published by the German magazine Focus which states that Apple - purveyor

Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt

2007-06-21 Thread Alex Chamberlain
On 6/18/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scroll down to the moonroof story video www.emercedesbenz.com/index.htm Finally got around to watching this. I can't imagine why either the owner of the site or Roger thinks this is unusual or worthy of commentary. In my experience this

Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt

2007-06-21 Thread Allan Streib
Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In my experience this kind of thing happens _every_ time you take a car to a dealer service department for two reasons: incompetent techs and the system that prevents you from talking to them directly, but to a so-called service representative or

Re: [MBZ] $6500 moon roof scam attempt

2007-06-21 Thread Loren Faeth
What's new. Same game, just a different chump. Only this chump didn't bite, he bit back. At 11:38 PM 6/18/2007, you wrote: Scroll down to the moonroof story video www.emercedesbenz.com/index.htm RLE ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.