Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
For a newer car where the computer can reveal interesting information, I might agree. For an older car, they aren't going to tell you anything you can't see for yourself with a visual inspection. You can tell a lot by just looking closely. There are some good clues that the car had proper care,

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
It IS possible to find a diamond on the rough with no provenance/records, but you have to get a PPI. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 8:04 PM Clay via Mercedes wrote: > The only Benz I bought with records were from the early 1970’s. W115 had > sparse file but lots of support manuals and receipts of

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Clay via Mercedes
The only Benz I bought with records were from the early 1970’s. W115 had sparse file but lots of support manuals and receipts of recent work. The R107 had all records from second owner (1987 on). The rest were devoid or paperwork. clay 1974 450sl - Frosch - Two tone green 2014 ‘yota

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
And the dealer-serviced, high mileage 2014 GLK 250 for which I paid $1500 less than comparable examples. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 12:51 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Good example is the E320 CDI I sold Kaleb. Dealer maintained from 0 to > 317k, I got it with 327k. >

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Good example is the E320 CDI I sold Kaleb. Dealer maintained from 0 to 317k, I got it with 327k. -D > On Oct 1, 2020, at 12:44 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > With a little effort you can find an old Benz that does have service > records which coupled with high mileage,

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
With a little effort you can find an old Benz that does have service records which coupled with high mileage, could be a bargain. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 12:30 PM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > You really don't know this group do you? > How many cars do you think

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
You really don't know this group do you? How many cars do you think have been purchased by folks on this forum in the past 10 years that had any significant history of service? Most of what these folks appear to be looking for is a cheap car that might be repairable. RB On 01/10/2020 11:17

Re: [MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Never buy a Mercedes that has no service history. On Thu, Oct 1, 2020 at 10:22 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bought some overpriced POSs sight unseen > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqJVIin8kN4 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ >

[MBZ] Hoovie's old Benzes

2020-10-01 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Bought some overpriced POSs sight unseen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqJVIin8kN4 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: