Re: [MBZ] Should I Look at This?

That looks like a real turd. I'll bet most if not all of the new parts are NOT genuine MB or even decent aftermarket, but probably URO or similar. >From what I can see: Rust is just starting to get bad; expect to find more than what is shown in the pix. Vacuum issue, you may be right that the

Re: [MBZ] Should I Look at This?

Only buy a car that "runs well" (not "good") On Wed, Sep 30, 2015 at 4:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5229452636.html > > It’s been on CL for a couple of weeks now and he’s lowered the price. > It’s got the usual rust in the

Re: [MBZ] Should I Look at This?

Are you flipping out and buying everything in sight? Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2015, at 3:08 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/5229452636.html > > It’s been on CL for a couple of weeks now and he’s lowered the price.

Re: [MBZ] Should I Look at This?

I may go look at it on Sunday. For $1000 if it’s decent I might do it for a project. I do find it a little curious that all this work has been done to it yet it has no vacuum based on the description. I’m thinking the vacuum pump has bit it. Just one more thing to use as leverage. Dan >

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I can't think of anything else that would cause that. You must be right On Sep 30, 2015 6:21 PM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > I may go look at it on Sunday. For $1000 if it’s decent I might do it for > a project. > > I do find it a little curious that all this work

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

If the e55 is the supercharged one then you will like the drive around town. What a motor. On Mar 12, 2015 7:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: You need to offer a finder's fee, Dan. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

To interpolate, the lowest mileage good condition, running, safe to drive 1999 S500 would be your first choice. -Good cosmetics - no body work needed -Must be driveable -Color irrelevant -Driving distance from Tampa, preferably via cheap OW air ticket. Got it. - On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:03

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

Easy: I'm looking primarily for a W140 chassis, ideally an S500 or S420 from model years 1997-1999. Color is not important. Mileage is not a deal breaker either, primarily based on condition and maintenance records. The two W140s I currently own both have over 270,000 miles each, but both have

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I'm willing for the right car. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 12, 2015, at 10:51 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: You need to offer a finder's fee, Dan. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The w220 is not an upgrade to a

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OK, game on. I need the model, year and color scheme as well as any other particular ranking criteria, such as mileage and how far you'll travel. On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 2:14 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The later S class models are all over the place here and

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Found one. It looks awesome. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ctd/4907462209.html On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote: To interpolate, the lowest mileage good condition, running, safe to drive 1999 S500 would be your first choice. -Good

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The later S class models are all over the place here and cheap as wine - no doubt for a reason. I looked into these in the past and saw far too many things that frightened me, so I avoid them like the plague. Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 12, 2015, at 10:40 PM, clay

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Ugh. Seats are trashed and the headlight wipers are askew. Call it minor, but when I see headlight wipers that aren't parked or adjusted properly, all sorts of alarm bells go off. That's a tell for a car that wasn't cared for. Thanks, Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 13, 2015, at 3:22 PM,

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It'll buff right out. On Fri, Mar 13, 2015 at 3:30 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Ugh. Seats are trashed and the headlight wipers are askew. Call it minor, but when I see headlight wipers that aren't parked or adjusted properly, all sorts of alarm bells go off.

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I looked at the w210 as a replacement for the e300d and found them to be half the car a w124 is. IF it were in superb shape, they came out feeling the same caliber as a very nice w220. Same compromises in quality and build. For me, I would really really have to be burning in love to look at

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4920399302.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4880412831.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/4912653353.html http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/ctd/4904413047.html There are a few windows in which I could deliver the car. Work picks up

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Last one looks decent, but strange headlights. .. Two coupes! Second one has AMG option (badge)... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD '95 E300 On March 13, 2015 5:58:59 PM EDT, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/4920399302.html

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That is so true Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015, at 8:12 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: There are a couple for sale around here that look decent, but I know nothing about them and they seem to be priced at a premium compared to the W140s. I want to try and

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

I've been looking for over a month. For some reason the market down here seems to be slow, I'm not sure why. I've got a nice 2001 E55 on the hook, but it's all the way across the country, and I'm not keen about the $1000 it will take to ship it here. I would much rather find something closer

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The w220 is not an upgrade to a very nice condition w140. The fit and finish is on a par with a late model korean car. The value for a very low mile w220 is much under $19k. The w222 is a bit closer to the $20k mark. I can pick up the 2000-2005 S series hovering around $10k or less all

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You need to offer a finder's fee, Dan. On Thu, Mar 12, 2015 at 10:40 PM, clay via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: The w220 is not an upgrade to a very nice condition w140. The fit and finish is on a par with a late model korean car. The value for a very low mile w220 is much under

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

On March 12, 2015 at 8:03 PM Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 02 was the last year for the 210 03 was the last year for the 210 wagon. None of the online price guides seem to realize that, they all value the 2003 significantly higher than the 2002. I think

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Could be. I'm bumming out, as I haven't been able to find anything decent in this market for the last month, or if I have, it's gone before I can see it. Still on the hunt for a 1997-99 S500, S420 or S320, or a nice 2001 E55. There's a 2001 E55 I'm going to look at tomorrow if it's still

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Most likely it was wholesaled Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:17 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Sold before they could even get pictures on their web site Dan On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com

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Sold before they could even get pictures on their web site Dan On Mar 11, 2015, at 4:16 PM, Rich Thomas via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Cassette player! --R On 3/11/15 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I don't like these guys, but

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02 was the last year for the 210 Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: 2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but they're around $19k, which is more than I want to spend. Thanks! Dan On Mar 12,

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

What years are best? The few that have been on the market around here lately have been beaters. Find me a nice trade in from one of your dealer buddies and I'll fly out and drive it home. Dan Sent from my iPad On Mar 12, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes

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There are a couple for sale around here that look decent, but I know nothing about them and they seem to be priced at a premium compared to the W140s. I want to try and stick with something I know and know well rather than have to learn another new chassis and all the thigns that go along with

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You need a e430, driving mine right now it's mighty fast Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015, at 4:33 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: Could be. I'm bumming out, as I haven't been able to find anything decent in this market for the last month, or if I have,

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I picked up my 99 from one of my dealers that got it in on trade several years ago for 2k. It was a very nice car until my wife got ahold of it. I will keep my eyes open for one of those also but I would look for a 99 and up, 00 and up has the facelift Sent from my iPhone On Mar 12, 2015,

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2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but they're around $19k, which is more than I want to spend. Thanks! Dan On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I picked up my 99 from one of my dealers that got it in on trade

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Typo there - $10k, not $19k. Dan On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: 2000 up to what? I see a bunch of 2003 models around here but they're around $19k, which is more than I want to spend. Thanks! Dan On Mar 12, 2015, at 7:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

There are a couple for sale around here that look decent, but I know nothing about them and they seem to be priced at a premium compared to the W140s. I want to try and stick with something I know and know well rather than have to learn another new chassis and all the thigns that go along

Re: [MBZ] Should I look at this?

I've been looking for over a month. For some reason the market down here seems to be slow, I'm not sure why. I've got a nice 2001 E55 on the hook, but it's all the way across the country, and I'm not keen about the $1000 it will take to ship it here. I would much rather find something closer

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Cassette player! --R On 3/11/15 3:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I don't like these guys, but http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm Dan Sent from my iPad

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No actual photos? Sent from my iPhone On Mar 11, 2015, at 2:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes mercedes@okiebenz.com wrote: I don't like these guys, but http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm Dan

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Says it is silver, picture is NOT silver. Whassit? No model? 5.4L??? Must be the rare Euro E540 These things tell me these guys are morons. I would not even look at it unless I was desperate for a black car that may be silver. I don't like these guys, but

[MBZ] Should I look at this?

I don't like these guys, but http://www.lokeynissan.com/used/Mercedes-Benz/2001-Mercedes-Benz-E-Class-Clearwater+Fl-04e39d1b0a0a00644d881add436a09c4.htm Dan Sent from my iPad ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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Not yet, apparently. I filled out a request for a quote on it last night for grins. They gave me $100 off the price because I'm a credit union member. Wow, how generous! I've already gotten a call from their lead person trying get me to tell them what they can do to help me move forward with