Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 169k miles - $11,000

Not a rodbender, a head leaker. -D > On Nov 8, 2022, at 3:27 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > > Nope - not the rod bender. It has 100k fewer miles than the one I had. > > On Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 3:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> Seems expensive to me.

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 169k miles - $11,000

Nope - not the rod bender. It has 100k fewer miles than the one I had. On Tue, Nov 8, 2022 at 3:46 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Seems expensive to me. But maybe these are starting to get rare. Rodbender? > > >

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 169k miles - $11,000

Seems expensive to me. But maybe these are starting to get rare. Rodbender? https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/fairfield-1987-mercedes-benz-300sdl/7555200147.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 160k miles - $2,500

Another optimist. https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/d/columbus-classic-benz/7367155033.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 265k miles - $4,500

Decision fatigue --- On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 2:19 PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > What are people thinking when they order a car with an interior color to > match the exterior? > > On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 3:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < >

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 265k miles - $4,500

What are people thinking when they order a car with an interior color to match the exterior? On Fri, Apr 30, 2021 at 3:02 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Boring colors, but otherwise looks nice > > >

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL - 265k miles - $4,500

Boring colors, but otherwise looks nice https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/cto/d/dayton-mercedes-benz/7314819581.html Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

If I were in the market and in the area I would definitely check it out. I dig the color combo (blue/blue leather). On Sun, May 15, 2016 at 6:43 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Looks neglected. > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5586932911.html > > Dan > >

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL

Looks neglected. http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5586932911.html Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Yes, many years ago; 'don't remember a lot of it. 'Oughta read it again. Wilton Cap'n Eddie the race car driver never had a driver's license, even in the 60s. Before WWI (the war to end all wars) no DL was needed Afterward, he was so famous. He said if he got stopped he pulled out the

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

So w/o a glovebox where do you stash the registration and insurance papers? The console tray gets a locking jockey box on the newer 126's. You might need special tools, like a spoon or a popsicle stick, to break into it. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Andrew wrote: I save all my registrations in the vinyl/clear plastic folder... Mine are all at home. I can produce them if they want, but... they have computers in their cars - they can look them up. Registration / license are superfluous these days. mao They will have you looked before

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

NC requires them to be IN THE VEHICLE, too. BTW, at a license chk point coupla years ago, I eased up to the officer and handed 'im my military ID, but just as he was taking it, I realized it and said, as I laughed and was withdrawing the card, "Oh, I gave you the wrong card." He also laughed

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

OK apparently is the exception. On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 9:28 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Andrew wrote: >> >>> I save all my registrations in the vinyl/clear plastic folder... >>> >> >> Mine are all at home. I can produce them if they want, but... they >>

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

die...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 9:30 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap >NC requires them to be IN THE VEHICLE, too. BTW, at a license chk point coupla years ago, I eased up to the officer and handed 'im my military ID, but just as he was taking it, I realized it

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

edes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "OK Don" <okd...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap I've never been asked for my registration . . . On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 3:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

; > - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Okie Benz" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:00 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

If you actually drove one for a while, you would see that the 126 is a far superior car. The 220 is junk and will not appreciate clay On Sep 14, 2015, at 12:48 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: > Sure he has spent a lot of money on it but a 220 should be worth a hell of a > lot more

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

That, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Okie Benz" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 2:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

So w/o a glovebox where do you stash the registration and insurance papers? On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 10:46 AM, Tim Crone via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Sep 14, 2015 11:11 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" > wrote: > > > > My (Tim's) 91 350SDL has right side air

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

cedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" <astrasfo...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 1:59 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap So w/o a glovebox where do you stash the regi

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Center console. Dan > On Sep 15, 2015, at 1:59 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > So w/o a glovebox where do you stash the registration and insurance papers? > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

; I drove > on. > > Wilton > > - Original Message - From: "Curt Raymond via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: "Curt Raymond" <curtlud...@yahoo.com> > Sent: T

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 3:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap Illinois lets you get away with that? I'm pretty sure here in MA its a "produce your license and registration" or go to jail... I would expect a progressive place like IL to be the same. -C

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

n List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Mountain Man <maontin@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap Andrew wrote: > I save all my registrations in the vinyl/clear plastic folder... Mine are all at home.  I can produce them

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

I've never been asked for my registration . . . On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 3:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The standard cop recitation when you're pulled over is "driver's license > and vehicle registration please". > > -- OK Don NSA: The only branch of

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Andrew wrote: > I save all my registrations in the vinyl/clear plastic folder... Mine are all at home. I can produce them if they want, but... they have computers in their cars - they can look them up. Registration / license are superfluous these days. mao

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

That's b/c you have never been stopped. On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 4:23 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: > I've never been asked for my registration . . . > > On Tue, Sep 15, 2015 at 3:04 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > The standard

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

On Sep 14, 2015 11:11 PM, "WILTON via Mercedes" wrote: > > My (Tim's) 91 350SDL has right side air bag; no glove box. Same for a couple later SDs I stripped in the junk yard. My 87 300SDL does not have a PS airbag. I love the SDL (in principle; seems I love cleaning the

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Former owner of my 94 S420 is still interested in swapping for my 2003 S430 even. If you don't recall, here's what he's done with the car since he got it in 2010: > > The car spent its entire life in Palm Springs minus one year in Orange County > and the last 5 with me. The second owner

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

I'm getting confused. So the engine in this car is not a rod bender, correct? If not, what was the issue with these? Are these the ones that would crack the heads of overheated (#14 head)? Befuddled Dan Sent from my iPad The 86-87 SDL is NOT a rodbender. Those came later and were

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Why in the world would they stick a passenger side airbag in it? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Here’s a link to a few pictures: > > https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v4jqy37mencb754/AACTXTN6LSdEz2sJHcg-gucNa?dl=0 > >

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

> Interior > Interior swap from 1991 420sel I didn’t notice that. I wonder if it’s functional? Dan > On Sep 14, 2015, at 6:25 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why in the world would they stick a passenger side airbag in it? > > Sent from my iPhone

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Here’s a link to a few pictures: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/v4jqy37mencb754/AACTXTN6LSdEz2sJHcg-gucNa?dl=0 Dan > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:43 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes > wrote: > > What's that worth in $$? > > -R ___

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

I'm not sure but it's sort of retarded to give up the glove box space. It may be functional but I kind of doubt it Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2015, at 6:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: >> Interior >> Interior swap from 1991 420sel > > I didn’t notice that.

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

I think a good SDL with nothing wrong would bring 10K, so it is probably about even value. (understanding the buyers for a perfect SDL are limited in number) Probably easier to sell the W220. Another way to look at it is: AN SDL that good for $6000 is a steal. Given a choice, I'd take the

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

It might be worth 6k depending on market but around here it would probably be worth 3-4k. So by your numbers your car is worth more. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Without doing a lot of legwork, a quick review

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Without doing a lot of legwork, a quick review would suggest that my car (2003 S430) is worth around $8k-$10, depending on the market and venue. I have roughly $6.5k in the car including my purchase price. Using that as a basis point the question becomes, would the W126 as described be worth

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

That may be why the SRS light is on? Oil leak and other problems may indicate deeper problems, which may be cheap to fix once diagnosed, or may be a nightmare if the work was done poorly. This car sounds more like a nice project, less like a Mercedes Martha daily driver (but I'll bet it is

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

iplin.net> Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap I'm not sure but it's sort of retarded to give up the glove box space. It may be functional but I kind of doubt it Sent from my iPhone On Sep 14, 2015, at 6:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

What's that worth in $$? -R On 9/14/15 1:06 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Former owner of my 94 S420 is still interested in swapping for my 2003 S430 even. If you don't recall, here's what he's done with the car since he got it in 2010: ___

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

gt; Sent: Monday, September 14, 2015 6:23 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap It might be worth 6k depending on market but around here it would probably be worth 3-4k. So by your numbers your car is worth more. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2015, at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes &

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

"Engine - rebuilt." doesn't tell you much - what was done to it by whom? It now has an oil leak - should a rebuilt engine leak oil? What head does it have? Etc. . . . . On Mon, Sep 14, 2015 at 12:57 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > The 126 is the epitome of

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

The 126 is the epitome of Mercedes Benz. The SDL is the epitome of the 126 chassis. Sounds like it may need the center link between the tierods some day, but that is easy and not expensive. Sounds like a nice car and it should have lower maint. costs than a 140. Especially since he has done

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

I've seen the actual bill for the rebuild but it doesn't specify the part number for the head. It is visible in place as a casting number, isn't it? I was wondering the same thing myself. However, since the rebuild was done in 2010, would the original heads still be available? I can have him

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Sure he has spent a lot of money on it but a 220 should be worth a hell of a lot more than a 126. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2015, at 2:02 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Crazy how? As in I'm crazy or he's crazy? > > Dan > > Sent from my iPad > >> On

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

I'm getting confused. So the engine in this car is not a rod bender, correct? If not, what was the issue with these? Are these the ones that would crack the heads of overheated (#14 head)? Befuddled Dan Sent from my iPad > > >> On Sep 14, 2015, at 2:18 PM, OK Don via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Yes cracked #14 heads Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2015, at 1:47 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I'm getting confused. > > So the engine in this car is not a rod bender, correct? If not, what was the > issue with these? Are these the ones that would

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

That trade is crazy unless your 220 has lots of problems or you just hate it and love the 126 Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 14, 2015, at 1:38 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > I've seen the actual bill for the rebuild but it doesn't specify the part > number for

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Swap

Crazy how? As in I'm crazy or he's crazy? Dan Sent from my iPad > On Sep 14, 2015, at 2:58 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That trade is crazy unless your 220 has lots of problems or you just hate it > and love the 126 > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

I have a feeling this is the area I should concentrate; ensure the shaft is perfectly level, which if not, would certainly cause just such a vibration. Will pursue this angle further. Thanks. Ralph On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote: I chased this on my

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

The idea of swapping the shaft is a good one. Especially if you can use a known smooth running driveshaft, complete with carrier bearing and rubber. Here is why: This just occurred to me as I read your post. ON the belt idler, the bearing is in the same place all the time, moving maybe + -

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

My 300D has a slight vibration at highway speeds. It's sort of a rumble that occurs at intervals of a second or two... not a a constant virbation, and not violent at all. Barely perceptible. Hard to tell where it's coming from. It's always been there. I recently replaced both flex disks, the

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct my vibration issue

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

Bob Rentfro wrote: Tires? Rotate front to rear, see if vibration moves up front. Also, I don't see any mention of wheel bearings. Maybe Peter F has a better idea. MLH. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

dry until the head is back on) Charleston SC From: Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Mon, March 28, 2011 11:47:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft Tires? Bob R On Mar 28, 2011 8:35 AM, Ralph

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com ] On Behalf Of Ralph Robertson Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

The only help I can offer is that to say this is a strange one for sure. Maybe you should try a completely different driveshaft? On 3/28/2011 10:35 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87 300SDL. The vehicle is in super

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

This sort of vibration can be tires, wheel bearings, diff mounts (you replaced that) subframe mounts, or a bad half shaft. Check the axles for rotational play (that is, click-click while rotating back and forth. You should also check for excessive wear in the spider pinion -- there should

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

This sounds very similar to the vibration I had in the '87 300SDL that I traded to Kaleb a while back -- I didnt' do all that you did, but I never could figure out what it was. My Indie at the time (may he rest in peace) put it up on the rack, had his wife run it up through the vibration range (65

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

I chased this on my first SDL also. One thing that helped: after I changed the carrier and the rubber mount again, I noticed the new rubber mount for the carrier is not as thick or stiff as the older ones. THis allowed the carrier bearing to sag at rest, and to float around while running.

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 11:04:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct my vibration issue. Thanks for the reply. Ralph '87 300SDL

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

Dillon '87 300TD 334k miles '95 E300 280k miles '73 Balboa 20 Charleston SC From: Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 11:04:34 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

Did you check with Anthonys on Route 50? He's semi-retired last I heard and might have one in the back he'd part with. Isn't there a U-Pull-it in the Tampa area that specializes in foreign cars? If you can't find one elsewhere, Potomac German Auto might have one for a price. They have a

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me here? Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL '84 300CD Brooskville, Fl, 34601 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft

There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and check various things out. --R On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote: I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL F/Sale

My father is selling his 1987 300 SDL. I was going to put it on Ebay but not sure what to start it at. Does anyone have suggestions at what I should start it at? The engine seems good with 200,000 miles on it, but it has tranny issues in low gears. (any suggestions)slight rust and some paint

[MBZ] 1987 300SDL For Sale

All who inquired, here are the details. Asking $4,000. Average NADA retail $5,250. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300SDL VIN: WDBCB25D8HA329743 Mileage: 269,853 Paint Code: 623 [Light Ivory] Interior Code: 273 [Leather Brazil Brown] I bought the car as a second owner in March of 2003 with 180,126 miles. The

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

Nah, you sold it to me too cheap. Thanks :) Luther On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:19:26 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I will give you a refund. Luther - laptop wrote: You should really fix this damn pre-chamber problem on my SDL that YOU sold me. Butthead. Luther On

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL If I were to ever finance a vehicle for somebody, they would be paying a little extra AND the car would not leave until they had it paid off. Even then you can be on shakey ground. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

I will give you a refund. Luther - laptop wrote: You should really fix this damn pre-chamber problem on my SDL that YOU sold me. Butthead. Luther On Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:40:44 -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is why I do not like to sell cars to people

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

Wait, where are you at? I'm super interested in something like this... -Curt Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 17:54:41 -0500 From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; format

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL If I were to ever finance a vehicle for somebody, they would be paying a little extra AND the car would not leave until they had it paid off. Even then you can be on shakey ground. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL; No good deed ever goes unpunished

To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL A car deal gone south can hurt a friendship in a hurry. I sold a 1978 Olds Cutlass to my Sister In-law 3 months later, I got a call. She litterally screamed at me through the phone. The car

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:57 AM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL This far from a field I have experience in from either side, but one idea a talk show guy suggested a few years ago does make sense. Make the payment some

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

i bet its also messed up. You cant really replace anything till you figure out what caused the problem in the first place though. If it was driven any distance at all like that it did overheat and crack the head. Peter T. Arnold wrote: Don't change that belt with out doing a critical check

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

... -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:54 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz i bet its also messed up. You cant really replace anything till you figure out

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz i bet its also messed up. You cant really replace anything till you figure out what caused the problem in the first place though. If it was driven any distance at all like that it did

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

Dave H... wrote: The boy wants to pay me with a certified cashier's check from Bank of America. Anything I should be careful of? Getting arrested? http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=7174 Normally I'd say take it to the local BoA branch and exchange it for cash, but stories like I linked above

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

More than likely he's financing the balance and the check is from the bank. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 12/29/07 2:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com CC: Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

, 2007 4:06 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz More than likely he's financing the balance and the check is from the bank. Tom www.kegkits.com - Original Message - From: Sunil Hari [EMAIL PROTECTED] Received: 12/29/07 2:47 PM To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

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Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL and Red Stick Benz

The boy wants to pay me with a certified cashier's check from Bank of America. If you also have an account at BofA, you can just use a transfer slip. I've bought/sold several cars that way. Right there in the lobby. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL HI Folks, Needing some guidance. A 1987 MB 300SDL I sold about two months ago pulled into my

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 9:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Well everyone of you hit it right on the head. I found

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

- Original Message - From: Dave H... [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 8:10 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Well everyone of you hit it right on the head. I found a flashlight (Not a small deed in and of itself

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

it. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730-Tulsa FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: Tom Hargrave [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 9:32 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL A car deal gone south can hurt a friendship in a hurry. I sold a 1978

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they know how to work on their own Mercedes. I have friends or acquaintances always wanting to know if I have a Mercedes I can sell them. I always say no because when something goes wrong

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL That is why I do not like to sell cars to people I know, unless they know how to work on their own Mercedes. I have friends or acquaintances always wanting to know if I have a Mercedes I can sell them. I always say no because when something goes wrong

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL No problem as long as they are willing to pay you for your time, right? Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

... -- From: Kaleb C. Striplin, work [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 9:21 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Hell I would have made a deal like that with you :) It had to have been very loud but you know how some women

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, work Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 8:59 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Thats just it, they wont want to pay for my time, or the cost of the parts. Just dont want to get involved in it if I can help it. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

Can't wait to get rid of the rest of the Mercedes I am gong to sell and just keep the ones I am going to, and be done with the headache/losses! I HATE the car business! Dave H... Whaddya got and how much do ya want?? Rick Knoble '85 300 CD '87 190 DT

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

, December 28, 2007 10:07 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL This is why I quit working on cars for friends but I'm still willing to help list members with their Mercedes providing they are stopping by to learn something. Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com 256-656-1924 -Original

Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL

PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 10:39 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Yep, IMO used car salesmen get a bad rep from everyone - no matter what they do they get blamed - no matter how hard they try to make the customer happy

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