Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
It was my first MB and before I'd ever gotten on this list. If I'd checked it over real carefully knowing what I know now I'd never have bought it. In fact if I'd done a prepurchase on either of the other two MBs I've owned (both bought on eBay) I wouldn't have bought either. Would have missed out on some adventures though... -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 19:11:46 -0500 From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed Yeah, you gotta watch Peter On Oct 17, 2007, at 7:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > I bought my '81 300TD for $300 and sold it for $200. > Put probably $1500 into it in the year I owned it. Piece o' crap. > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:35:34 -0500 > From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format="flowed" > > Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) > > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes... Speaking of which I still have a 1985 300SD I am looking to get rid of, has over 300k miles, still runs but looks its age. I also have a 500SEL with a OM617 in it, runs and move still needs everything hooked up like AC. I am in the Raleigh NC area if someone is interested. My wife wants both of them gone... Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hendrik & Fay Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:45 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL Ahh yes the old buy a car for 300 and expect it to be flawless routine. You got to consider that the 1500 you put into it, is what the average car loses in depreciation per year. Curt Raymond wrote: > I bought my '81 300TD for $300 and sold it for $200. > Put probably $1500 into it in the year I owned it. Piece o' crap. > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:35:34 -0500 > From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format="flowed" > > Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Ahh yes the old buy a car for 300 and expect it to be flawless routine. You got to consider that the 1500 you put into it, is what the average car loses in depreciation per year. Curt Raymond wrote: > I bought my '81 300TD for $300 and sold it for $200. > Put probably $1500 into it in the year I owned it. Piece o' crap. > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:35:34 -0500 > From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format="flowed" > > Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) > > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Yeah, you gotta watch Peter On Oct 17, 2007, at 7:12 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > > I bought my '81 300TD for $300 and sold it for $200. > Put probably $1500 into it in the year I owned it. Piece o' crap. > > -Curt > > Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:35:34 -0500 > From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format="flowed" > > Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) > > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
I bought my '81 300TD for $300 and sold it for $200. Put probably $1500 into it in the year I owned it. Piece o' crap. -Curt Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:35:34 -0500 From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL To: Mercedes Discussion List Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format="flowed" Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Yes, they did. Drove them all the way across the country too to get them back. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > Tell me about the mechanical condition of your free wagons. Did they come > with complete service records?? > > Luther > > On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:30:53 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> I have seen an 85 for $600, which somebody else bought. Of course >> nothing >> gets as cheap as the 2 free wagons I got a few years ago. >> >> --- >> Kaleb C. Striplin >> Cox Auto Trader >> 730 FSBO Supervisor >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:00 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL >> >> >>> >>> >>> Luther wrote: >>>> >>>> Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) >>> >> > > > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Tell me about the mechanical condition of your free wagons. Did they come with complete service records?? Luther On Wed, 17 Oct 2007 08:30:53 -0500, Kaleb C. Striplin, work <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I have seen an 85 for $600, which somebody else bought. Of course nothing > gets as cheap as the 2 free wagons I got a few years ago. > > --- > Kaleb C. Striplin > Cox Auto Trader > 730 FSBO Supervisor > > - Original Message - > From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:00 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > > >> >> >> Luther wrote: >>> >>> Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) >> > -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
I am not learning what needs to be screwed down to make the vibration stop. Went under Gump and did the transmission mount as well as the front hold down. No impact. Will have to grasshopper on the car some more before I do more stupid wrench tricks, like redo the whole front end. clay On 16 Oct 2007, at 22:53, Jim Cathey wrote: >> It is also how Grasshopper spends nights alone in the shed since >> SWMBA does not take kindly to idiot husband breaking that stupid ugly >> old car. > > Grasshopper learn _many_ things! > > -- Jim > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
I have seen an 85 for $600, which somebody else bought. Of course nothing gets as cheap as the 2 free wagons I got a few years ago. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Mitch Haley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 7:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > > > Luther wrote: >> >> Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) > > Cheaper than $2500? > He mentioned two yesterday: > "Well its non turbo. There is a non turbo for sale here for 1k, a 81 > turbo > wagon with new paint for $1200" > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Why yes I have. --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Luther" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 6:35 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) > > > -- > Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark > '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case > '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast > '82 300CD (166 kmi) > '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold > '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine > > > > Quoting Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > >> Don't see many wagons this cheap. >> >> >> >> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html >> >> >> >> Waddya think? >> >> >> >> Bob R. >> > > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Luther wrote: > > Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) Cheaper than $2500? He mentioned two yesterday: "Well its non turbo. There is a non turbo for sale here for 1k, a 81 turbo wagon with new paint for $1200" ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Actually, I think Kaleb is jealous of my Dad.. -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Please repeat after me... > > There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes > > There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes > > There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes > > > > Unless you are Kaleb, the king of Cheap Mercedes. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > > Original Message > From: John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: 10/16/07 03:40 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > Redondo Beach=salt air=rust. > > On 10/16/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Don't see many wagons this cheap. >> >> >> >> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html >> >> >> >> Waddya think? >> >> >> >> Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Kaleb, ever seen one cheaper?? :) -- Luther KB5QHUAlma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (166 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Don't see many wagons this cheap. > > > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html > > > > Waddya think? > > > > Bob R. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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> It is also how Grasshopper spends nights alone in the shed since > SWMBA does not take kindly to idiot husband breaking that stupid ugly > old car. Grasshopper learn _many_ things! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
On 16 Oct 2007, at 20:51, Jim Cathey wrote: >> I suspect that Gump is the exception, much as the frankenheap is. > > And this SL. I'm into it about $50 so far. But a lot of time, > most of it actually somewhat optional. If you don't mind driving > a heap. > >> Low initial buy in, ran her for a year with only fluid changes. She >> started to cost money when I decided to wrench on her myself, >> breaking things in the process that required professional >> defornication. > > But that is how Grasshopper learns. It is also how Grasshopper spends nights alone in the shed since SWMBA does not take kindly to idiot husband breaking that stupid ugly old car. -- Clay Seattle Bioburner 1972 220D - Gump 1995 E300D - Cleo 1987 300SDL - POS - DOA The FSM would drive a Diesel Benz ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
> I suspect that Gump is the exception, much as the frankenheap is. And this SL. I'm into it about $50 so far. But a lot of time, most of it actually somewhat optional. If you don't mind driving a heap. > Low initial buy in, ran her for a year with only fluid changes. She > started to cost money when I decided to wrench on her myself, > breaking things in the process that required professional > defornication. But that is how Grasshopper learns. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
I suspect that Gump is the exception, much as the frankenheap is. Low initial buy in, ran her for a year with only fluid changes. She started to cost money when I decided to wrench on her myself, breaking things in the process that required professional defornication. clay On 16 Oct 2007, at 14:26, Tom Hargrave wrote: > You got it. > > I've mentioned this to the group seveal times but I will again. I've > owned 17 Mercedes to date & the cheapest ones overall have been the > ones > that I paid too much for up front. > > And the reason? Everything worked & was in good shape in every "over > priced Mercedes" I bought. And every cheap Mercedes I bought cost me a > minimum of $2,000 in parts (each) the first year. I'm not saying that > nothing broke on the more expensive ones, only that there was much > less > wrong with then when I bought them. > > It doesn't help that I drive about 50,000 miles / year. > > Tom > www.kegkits.com > > Original Message > From: Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: 10/16/07 04:13 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= > There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes > > This is true. My $1300 1983 300SD is now $2800 after $200 worth of > seats > and $1300 for the suspension, turbo and other misc repairs. I still > have > the AC compressor, vac lock pump and external water leaks to fix yet > which > will add a few more hundred$s. Once all is sorted out, it will set me > back > $4K or so. I do wish I had found a lower mileage example although > this > one > is a solid car. > > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
It sounds like we're about even. They will both be $3500-$4K cars when completely done (are they ever actually done, NO!). If they never needed to be worked on, we wouldn't have this wonderful list. Kevin in Hillsboro, ORR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Hi, 300sd 1982 AZ. car purchased in Chicago for $1700. as a second owner 117,000 miles Maco 5 year old white with a nice black interior. Tires shot. Exhaust hanging off. I found an In. phone bill in the glove box. 2 motor mounts, right side lower arm strut rod bushing rebuild, 4 nice wheels and Pep-boys tires 90% good, heater control used, rebuild kit for vacuum pump,2 feet of vacuum hose,complete exhaust system flange back including muffler,air cleaner and 3 mounts,fuel filter,oil filter, oil change, trans filter, fluid change, B2 piston change,water pump and 4 belts, and charge the a/c. Still hot weather problems in stop and go traffic: vacuum and B2 issues?? No Cruise control. Rust repair blisters under side moldings, Trunk leaks water. The fuel gauge always reads 3/4 or full when full. The turbo drain tube leaks at the pan. I have 120k on the car now. Purchased in June 2007. I have spent 20 hours on boards in one week to put the vacuum right. I also learn about the wrong seals in the rebuild kit and used the old seals in the vacuum pump. Will a longer B2 piston dog-bone help on hot days? Where to buy one? B1?? Ed in Chicago $1700 + $1000 out of pocket so far. Drives great! 50 hours maybe?? Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes This is true. My $1300 1983 300SD is now $2800 after $200 worth of seats and $1300 for the suspension, turbo and other misc repairs. I still have the AC compressor, vac lock pump and external water leaks to fix yet which will add a few more hundred$s. Once all is sorted out, it will set me back $4K or so. I do wish I had found a lower mileage example although this one is a solid car. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Nothing is worse for these cars than deferred maintenance. They will hit you for double what the repair would have cost if it wasn't let go. For example, if the AC compressor on my SD was replaced when it seized, it would have cost little more than the compressor itself to straighten things out. Now that moisture has entered the system, it will cost way more to fix plus the cost of the compressor. At least I bought the car cheaply enough that I can afford to put the investment in it to make it right. It would have been nice to buy one that was perfect, but it would have cost me $4K at least, and I didn't have it at the time. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
You got it. I've mentioned this to the group seveal times but I will again. I've owned 17 Mercedes to date & the cheapest ones overall have been the ones that I paid too much for up front. And the reason? Everything worked & was in good shape in every "over priced Mercedes" I bought. And every cheap Mercedes I bought cost me a minimum of $2,000 in parts (each) the first year. I'm not saying that nothing broke on the more expensive ones, only that there was much less wrong with then when I bought them. It doesn't help that I drive about 50,000 miles / year. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: Kevin Kraly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 10/16/07 04:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes This is true. My $1300 1983 300SD is now $2800 after $200 worth of seats and $1300 for the suspension, turbo and other misc repairs. I still have the AC compressor, vac lock pump and external water leaks to fix yet which will add a few more hundred$s. Once all is sorted out, it will set me back $4K or so. I do wish I had found a lower mileage example although this one is a solid car. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes This is true. My $1300 1983 300SD is now $2800 after $200 worth of seats and $1300 for the suspension, turbo and other misc repairs. I still have the AC compressor, vac lock pump and external water leaks to fix yet which will add a few more hundred$s. Once all is sorted out, it will set me back $4K or so. I do wish I had found a lower mileage example although this one is a solid car. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 1983 300SD 267Kmi, Ursula ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Please repeat after me... There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes There is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes Unless you are Kaleb, the king of Cheap Mercedes. Tom www.kegkits.com Original Message From: John Freer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 10/16/07 03:40 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Redondo Beach=salt air=rust. On 10/16/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't see many wagons this cheap. > > > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html > > > > Waddya think? > > > > Bob R. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Redondo Beach=salt air=rust. On 10/16/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Don't see many wagons this cheap. > > > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html > > > > Waddya think? > > > > Bob R. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
True, true... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 10:58 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL No air, no cruise, banged up, mileage unknown. I'd say it's a little on the high side. Allan "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Don't see many wagons this cheap. > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html > > Waddya think? > > Bob R. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
and judging by the guard behind the rear seat, likely 'doggified'... cheers! e Allan Streib wrote: > No air, no cruise, banged up, mileage unknown. I'd say it's a little > on the high side. > > Allan > > "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > >> Don't see many wagons this cheap. >> >> http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html >> >> Waddya think? >> >> Bob R. >> > > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Well its non turbo. There is a non turbo for sale here for 1k, a 81 turbo wagon with new paint for $1200 --- Kaleb C. Striplin Cox Auto Trader 730 FSBO Supervisor - Original Message - From: "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 12:52 PM Subject: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL > Don't see many wagons this cheap. > > > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html > > > > Waddya think? > > > > Bob R. > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
No air, no cruise, banged up, mileage unknown. I'd say it's a little on the high side. Allan "Robert Rentfro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Don't see many wagons this cheap. > > http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html > > Waddya think? > > Bob R. -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Cheap TD in LA CL
Don't see many wagons this cheap. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/car/447526976.html Waddya think? Bob R. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
