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Dan says: > I ran a search on the VIN and it is a car that spent 15 of the last 20 years > in MI and has no indication of service records. What did you use to do the search? Carfax is pricey. > Is this used car market simply crazy, or am I being unrealistic? The used car market is nuts. Used t

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Probably not for the market. Dan wants a yellow one but I think that would command a lower price for most people. There's a reason that most cars are white, black, or silver. On Sat, Dec 18, 2021, at 5:40 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > Isn’t it the wrong color? > > AZBob > > Sent from my

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Isn’t it the wrong color? AZBob Sent from my iPad > On Dec 18, 2021, at 3:28 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I see this 2002 SLK320 listed locally. Has high miles (195k) but looks > solid, despite being a stripper (no options.) I reach out to the seller and > question him a

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So I see this 2002 SLK320 listed locally. Has high miles (195k) but looks solid, despite being a stripper (no options.) I reach out to the seller and question him a bit, as other listings for similar cars with much lower miles are easily $1,000 less than what he’s asking. I ran a search on the V

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A 126 with manual tranny? That's what it says. Wilt - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Mitch Haley" Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 8:45 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz? On January

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> Meade wrote: A 123 diesel is just plain loud. It's all relative. My 123 diesels are the quietest in my fleet. But I don't have a 140. +1 The OM616 can be heard at idle; the 617 is less so. At road speeds, the 123 is quiet. (as is the 110 with NO hood insulation) _

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I have had 3 123 diesels & didn't think they were,very loud driving them. Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Jan 17, 2016 2:54 PM, "fmiser via Mercedes" wrote: > > Meade wrote: > > > > A 123 diesel is just plain loud. > > It's all relative. My 123 diesels are the quietest in

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> Meade wrote: > > A 123 diesel is just plain loud. It's all relative. My 123 diesels are the quietest in my fleet. But I don't have a 140. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delive

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Oops, missed one. Price needs to come down a bit, but maybe he'll give it and some cash for one that's ten years newer: https://westernmass.craigslist.org/cto/5372847502.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/

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> On January 17, 2016 at 8:31 AM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I would prefer a diesel long wheelbase given a choice. Seats on a $4000 car shouldn't look like this: http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/cto/5355195806.html Hmmm, 1991 interior, 1987 engine: http://washingtondc.craigslist.

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I would prefer a diesel long wheelbase given a choice. If it’s a gasser (300) I want a long wheelbase (SEL) despite Kaleb’s abuse. And yes, I know the 300SEL is a dog, and I don’t care. I like the W126 chassis, and if given the choice of a vergasser, don’t want a V8. Dan > On Jan 17, 2016,

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> On January 16, 2016 at 9:03 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > I really like the S-class cars, regardless of vintage, so ideally I would like > to go to a W126 or W140. Diesel would be great, but it’s not absolute. My > bucket list car is a (go ahead, Kaleb, thrash me for it) W126 300SEL,

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That's better advice I think. Dan likes the 140, has the tools to fix them, and they are an S-class. A 123 diesel is just plain loud. Simple, reliable, fun to drive, etc: in spades. But droning along having to shout over the engine and road noise is just not too fun. - Max Charlest

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Haven't several of you been complaining that more and more W123 parts are becoming un-obtainium? That's why the swap could be a risky mistake. Better swap it for a W140. there are still enough 123s in junkyards. Even "overpriced" 123 parts are likely to be cheaper than 140 parts, and you'll ne

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I loved the maintenance simplicity/ease of my non-turbo 123 300TD. That little wagon could haul a lot and it still had many modern features. The ACC servo even worked most of the time. It sat un-driven for a couple years before I bought it. For a few years I only drive it around town and worri

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Haven't several of you been complaining that more and more W123 parts are becoming un-obtainium? That's why the swap could be a risky mistake. Better swap it for a W140. On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 10:17 PM, Scott Ritchey via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I loved the maintenance simplici

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I loved the maintenance simplicity/ease of my non-turbo 123 300TD. That little wagon could haul a lot and it still had many modern features. The ACC servo even worked most of the time. It sat un-driven for a couple years before I bought it. For a few years I only drive it around town and worrie

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In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same color this week. Engine replaced around 180k with a 120k engine from a 1985 300D due to the previous (original owner) breaking a timing chain. They parked it a

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Yes, that's crazy, the 123 car would need to be pristine. Don't forget that a 123 diesel is LOUD. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change del

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I have no idea why anyone would want a 300SEL. Talk about a dog. I have driven several. You have to rev the piss out of it to get it to move. On 1/16/2016 8:03 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: My situation boils down to this: Nice car, well cared for, everything works. I have the stuff r

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My situation boils down to this: Nice car, well cared for, everything works. I have the stuff required to perform diagnostics on it and make most repairs. It has needed nothing since I bought it. I’ve put about 10k miles on it, mostly due to the trip from Houston and a round trip to Mobile.

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I may be tempted to get rid of the W220 and all its computer issues for a reliable W123 clay On Jan 16, 2016, at 12:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. > 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same co

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I agree. I would much rather find a nice W126 or W140. Drop me a PM with some pictures and a description. And it has to have a title. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 6:19 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > A 220 is worth a hell of a lot more than a 123. I got a nice 140 diesel I may

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A 220 is worth a hell of a lot more than a 123. I got a nice 140 diesel I may be tempted to trade. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2016, at 4:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Why? What do you think the W220 is worth? The market for them around here > is as bad as the R129 marke

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If I quoted the CL prices around here you would laugh, as there is no way anyone is getting them. eBay has cars in the $7k-$9k range, but I don’t see these auctions closing. Around here they’re going in the $7k range, maybe on a good day. I have toyed with the idea of listing it on eBay with

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OK yer killin me here, that is my buddy's car, tell me how bad the prices are there and maybe we could talk --R On 1/16/16 5:56 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Why? What do you think the W220 is worth? The market for them around here is as bad as the R129 market. Trade me a nice W126 di

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Why? What do you think the W220 is worth? The market for them around here is as bad as the R129 market. Trade me a nice W126 diesel if you’ve got one, or a W140. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 5:53 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > You are insane, that dude would be getting a hel

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You are insane, that dude would be getting a hell of a deal in that trade Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2016, at 2:43 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. > 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the

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We’ll see. I’m not holding my breath until I see the car. It’s in Orlando, so I probably won’t get over there until next weekend. Dan > On Jan 16, 2016, at 5:19 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Lucky you. Sounds great. > > On Jan 16, 2016 3:44 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes"

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Lucky you. Sounds great. On Jan 16, 2016 3:44 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. > 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same color this > week. Engine replaced around 180k with a 120k engine from a 198

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In very preliminary discussions with the owner of a 1984 300D in Orlando. 221k, just finishing a total glass out repaint of the same color this week. Engine replaced around 180k with a 120k engine from a 1985 300D due to the previous (original owner) breaking a timing chain. They parked it at

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That is an issue with CA cars. I got nailed for three years back fees when I purchased a car in OR with CA plates and wanted it registered in WA. Took weeks to deal with the turds working for CA .gov clay 2002 s430 - Victor, a Stately & well tailored chap 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone gre

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Not that it makes much difference, but '91 was last year for 126. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Meade Dillon via Mercedes" To: "Mitch Haley" ; "Mercedes" Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 9:20 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz? That 126 looks per

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DON'T STARTER BUT WENT WAS PARKED 4 YEAR O WAS RUN PERFECT I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE CAR I AM WOMAN BUT I NEED MOVE FROM MY YARD : ASK ME QUESTION BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW WHAT PROBLEM I ASK 1200 On 7/25/14 7:21 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Giving some serious th

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That 126 looks perfect, and it has the added bonus of Florida plates installed! Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Jul 25, 2014 7:22 AM, "Mitch Haley via Mercedes" wrote: > > > This final year W126 is out standing in its field. > http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4563219009.html > > __

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Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: Giving some serious thought to looking at this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4529634045.html This final year W126 is out standing in its field. http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/4563219009.html How about a s320? http://lansing.craigslist.org/cto/456270483

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Florida has a one time fee that applies to any and all vehicles being titled and registered in the state. I believe it's something like $220 per vehicle or thereabouts. What they don't tell you is that of you have ever registered a vehicle in the state in the past and not surrendered the plate,

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Yes same here in RI. I learned hard way. On Jul 24, 2014 5:55 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > It's not just taxes in CA. They want registration feed for every year, > EVEN if the car was off the road. > > Dan > > > On Jul 24, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > > > > GA is the same way.

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It's not just taxes in CA. They want registration feed for every year, EVEN if the car was off the road. Dan > On Jul 24, 2014, at 3:53 PM, Gary Hurst wrote: > > GA is the same way. they won't register without payment of all the back taxes > > >> On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Dan Penoff

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Exactly. CA won't transfer the title unless ALL back fees are paid. Period. I found out the hard way. Dan On Jul 24, 2014, at 4:40 PM, Fmiser via Mercedes wrote: >>> Curt wrote: >>> >>> When I registered the Jetta the guy at the DMV noticed it >>> hadn't been registered for 2 years "Oh geez,

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> > Curt wrote: > > > > When I registered the Jetta the guy at the DMV noticed it > > hadn't been registered for 2 years "Oh geez, you're going to > > have to pay a fine." I'd been expecting it so I asked what it > > would cost me. "Oh geez" he says, "its fifty bucks." looked at > > me like it was

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On Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:25:36 -0400 Jon Agne via Mercedes wrote: > I’m with Max on the chrome trim, but it can all be corrected. Although there might be rust hiding beneath the chrome wheelwell arches. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archi

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asked what it would cost me. "Oh geez" he says, "its fifty bucks." looked at me like it was my left arm he needed... -Curt From: Gary Hurst via Mercedes To: Dan Penoff ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 3:53 PM Subj

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After I bought my '95 E300 and Rich helped me drag it home, I needed about a year to get it running, finally went to register it and was expecting to have to pay the back year. Guy at the DMV counter asked why I had not registered it after I bought it, I told him I needed some time to fix it so it

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e like it was my left arm he needed... -Curt From: Gary Hurst via Mercedes To: Dan Penoff ; Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 3:53 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Am I Nutz? GA is the same way.  they won't register without payment of all the

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GA is the same way. they won't register without payment of all the back taxes On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Exactly. > > CA likes to hold cars hostage if the registration isn't current, no matter > what the reason. > > When I bought m

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The '87 300D I stripped parts from in the Richmond pick-n-pull still had the trap oxidizer, #14 head, ~350,000 miles on the odometer. I found no obvious reason for it to be junked, I would guess that the transmission gave up. One of the lines for the turbo boost signal to the ALDA was broken, so

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Ask if it has a trap oxidizer. :) On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 2:44 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Exactly. > > CA likes to hold cars hostage if the registration isn't current, no matter > what the reason. > > When I bought my 1962 300SE out of a CA estate, I ended up

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Exactly. CA likes to hold cars hostage if the registration isn't current, no matter what the reason. When I bought my 1962 300SE out of a CA estate, I ended up using a bogus title service to get it clear of the nearly $2k in back fees CA wanted before they would release the title. Dan Sent f

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That all makes sense. That is a good car, lowish miles, looks in good shape ext/int but you will have to point out how these old dizzels like to be driven, sitting like that is not good, rubber deteriorates, tires are probably at least 10yr old (that's $500 right there for a new set). You mig

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I would probably shoot for $2500 if everything was solid and intact. Sitting for long periods like that is not a good thing and would play into the negotiations big time. The seller doesn't appear to have a lot of interest in the car based on what was said, and the price may be coming from the

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Probably, but you should still buy that car. I'd say $3k but if exceptional then go a bit more. I have 2, they are easy enough to work on, not all electronicked up, and ride really nice at 80mph+. Might need new tars and the various rubber bits if it has not been driven a lot, you can use tha

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I’m with Max on the chrome trim, but it can all be corrected. Jon On Jul 24, 2014, at 1:12 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > All that non-factory chrome is pretty tacky. I'll bet it has the no-dust > wheel inserts, so the front rotors are warped. I'd ditch those chrome > wheels in a he

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All that non-factory chrome is pretty tacky. I'll bet it has the no-dust wheel inserts, so the front rotors are warped. I'd ditch those chrome wheels in a heartbeat, if not properly done then the alloy base metal can turn into chalky dust. Other than that, very low miles for that car, if truly "g

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Great color combo, provided the interior isn't oogy. The $3800 price - probably depends on the maintenance history. If it "drives good", mileage is accurate, and "blows ice cold" then worth negotiating over. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 12:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrot

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Giving some serious thought to looking at this: http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4529634045.html It's been on CL for almost a month. This is what the seller told me via email: > > I'm selling the car for my brother-inlaw John that lives in Califirnia. He > bought the car new in 1984 and d