Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-09 21:52, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: I’m convinced it’s the way to go, especially for someone with a lot of health issues. I can’t count the number of doctors Mrs. Dan sees for her various health issues, and I realize that no one doctor could address it all, but to have one

Re: [MBZ] Comfort Level with Older Tires

2022-08-10 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
Regular use helps. Tires that just sit seem to rot. Partly why I like loaning out the car trailer to the neighbors. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I supposedly never had any cardiac issues. Everything came back clean. The symptoms I recall having at the time were very similar to some of the symptoms I had when I got the pulmonary embolism real bad. I then began to wonder if I had a mild one that they missed while instead looking for heart

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> This is also why I’m all for socialized medicine. It’s far from perfect, but > as long as medicine involves profits, it will never be centered on the > patient. Profits are not the problem. The lack of _competition_ is the problem. You don't like how you're being treated? Vote with your

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
I agree, to some extent. However, a lot of this depends on the market you’re in, too. I say that because if we compare the available caregivers, especially specialists, between say Flagstaff and Tampa there’s no comparison. Because Flagstaff does have an excellent range of specialists and

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Exactly my point. If you’ve got one central “source of truth” who doesn’t have to be the treating physician necessarily, but the go-to for anyone in the patient’s “universe” for information, everyone benefits. We had a situation where a pain management PA overprescribed pain medication for

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
How about: "I would be well, except that I am sick." -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> Wait until they are forced to ask if you have any firearms in the house. You are not required to tell the truth. That kind of question is from the list that also contains: "Does this dress make me look fat?" and "Do you really think she's attractive?" It's a trap, answer truthfully at your

[MBZ] This price seems low -- scamer? 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe - $44, 700

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300SD 1980 34000 k - $16,000 (Apex)

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
"looks and drives like a new car except for a couple of minor things" Let me guess: ACC doesn't work, dash is cracked, and vacuum problems. On Wed, Aug 10, 2022, at 09:46, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: > Looks for reals > >

Re: [MBZ] OT 1973 Triumph Stag

2022-08-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Apollo 3500 ... less than 90 cars ever built... Current value.. in excess of $500,000 [if you could find one for sale, and that is not likely]... Come to the party with your own Brinks truck full of money... However, it is a beautiful car.. still, even by today's standards... On Tue, Aug 9,

[MBZ] Has custom exhaust sounds like amg - 2007 S550 - 122k miles - $8, 700

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] 2005 S430 - 85k miles - $6,600

2022-08-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Stupid ask. You can buy a newer E class for that kind of money --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 10, 2022, at 12:58 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Realtor spec. > > Ad seems a little fishy but decent price if it's legit. > >

Re: [MBZ] This price seems low -- scamer? 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe - $44, 700

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
If I had $45k sitting around to spend on a car I guess I would be all over that, at least to check to see if it was real --FT On 8/10/22 11:06 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: On 2022-08-10 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote:

[MBZ] Richard Russell hasn't been on a plane in four years now.

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT 1973 Triumph Stag

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
Oops, link to Milt's 5000GT: https://bringatrailer.com/2014/09/13/the-only-green-one-1964-apollo-gt-5000/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 2005 S430 - 85k miles - $6,600

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Realtor spec. Ad seems a little fishy but decent price if it's legit. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/cto/d/munster-2005-mercedes-s430-for-sale/7519525101.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] 2005 S430 - 85k miles - $6,600

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
For an S class with low miles and *if* in excellent condition, I thought it might be reasonable. That said, the lack of photos and "as is" emphasis in the ad makes me think there is something not being revealed. On Wed, Aug 10, 2022, at 13:53, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: > Stupid

Re: [MBZ] OT 1973 Triumph Stag

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-10 11:36, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: Apollo 3500 ... less than 90 cars ever built... Current value.. in excess of $500,000 [if you could find one for sale, and that is not likely]... Come to the party with your own Brinks truck full of money... However, it is a beautiful car..

Re: [MBZ] This price seems low -- scamer? 2017 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Coupe - $44, 700

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-10 10:51, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/cto/d/myrtle-beach-2017-mercedes-benz-amg-gt/7519445642.html That 13kmi car is about half what everybody else is asking for a 30kmi 2016. I guess nobody drives these things, judging from the odometer

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
The one take-away I have from every interaction with the current HMO/Medical facility is that I have been removed further away from the Doctor-Patient relationship where the Doctor has taken a sacred Hippocratic Oath that swears said Doctor will "First do no harm" and second, keep the patient

[MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Anyone have experience with Toyota Camry from the mid 1990s? As a lesson to the oldest boy in what you can get when you don't save up for a car, knowing that the rusting Focus you are driving could suffer a fatal failure at any time, I have found a Camry locally that I imagine could be bought

[MBZ] Mercedes 300SD 1980 34000 k - $16,000 (Apex)

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Looks for reals https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/apex-mercedes-300sd/7519475048.html -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300SD 1980 34000 k - $16,000 (Apex)

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-10 10:46, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: Looks for reals https://raleigh.craigslist.org/ctd/d/apex-mercedes-300sd/7519475048.html If it wasn't for the three flippers (including me) in the ownership history that would be a fun BATflip. ___

Re: [MBZ] Mercedes 300SD 1980 34000 k - $16,000 (Apex)

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Also, the "300SD" badge looks crooked, but might be perspective/camera effect. Betting the cruise control doesn't work either. On Wed, Aug 10, 2022, at 10:20, Allan Streib wrote: > "looks and drives like a new car except for a couple of minor things" > > Let me guess: ACC doesn't work, dash is

Re: [MBZ] OT 1973 Triumph Stag

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
On 2022-08-10 11:57, mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: This is more like what I thought an Apollo GT would go for these days. I forgot the 5000 had a Ford 289 in it, for some reason I thought it was a 327 like the Avanti II had. Wasn't Milt Brown a Buick dealer or something? $130k, reserve not met.

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas

2022-08-10 Thread Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes
Friends don’t let friends Drive Toadas or Lexus or Prius or Hondogs or Tesla or any EV! There! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2022, at 3:17 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Anyone have experience with Toyota Camry from the mid 1990s? > > As a lesson to the oldest boy in what

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
>> Ultimately, YOU are responsible for your own well-being. > Just as, ultimately, you are responsible for your own protection. I carry a pistol, because carrying a cop is too heavy. Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] This looks very clean 2007 Mercedes-Benz gl450,$4,950

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Miles not too high, looks pretty good, tow bar.  Could be a decent deal if you wanted a big SUV https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/636612124229272 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

[MBZ] I don't really know what's going on with it 1998 Mercedes-Benz, $800

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I want 800 but will negotiate transmission motor all good been sitting for three or four months I don't really know what's going on with it it was all running before I let it set so I do not really know what's going on with https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/379021100978226 -- --FT

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas

2022-08-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I'd be concerned about a blown head gasket if it has been overheated more than once or twice. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 10, 2022 2:17 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: astr...@fastmail.fm Subject: [MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas Anyone have

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
"new" engine from a knacker would probably be about $200 --FT On 8/10/22 3:53 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes wrote: I'd be concerned about a blown head gasket if it has been overheated more than once or twice. Rick From:mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: August 10, 2022 2:17 PM

[MBZ] Turd with extra 0 1987 Mercedes-Benz classic,$3,500

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread greg via Mercedes
I think if that were my dr. I would fire him. My further thoughts: it's a localized supply/demand issue. I have a really good internist and a super cardiologist. I am sure either one could earn much more in NY or BOS. The internist's wife is also an MD and they each work 3 days. The cardio is a

Re: [MBZ] OT doctors

2022-08-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Some good points, Greg, thanks for the insight. One of my concerns when it comes to socialized medicine is more a matter of the ability for everyone to have access to free or inexpensive medical care. It may not be timely, which seems to be a common thread in these systems both in Canada and

Re: [MBZ] I don't really know what's going on with it 1998 Mercedes-Benz, $800

2022-08-10 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Hmm. First year ML. Avoid. -D > On Aug 10, 2022, at 4:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > I want 800 but will negotiate transmission motor all good been sitting for > three or four months I don't really know what's going on with it it was all > running before I let it set so I do

[MBZ] WHY???? 2001 Mercedes-Benz clk-class,$3,500

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas

2022-08-10 Thread mitch--- via Mercedes
When that car was new, I'd buy cars like that for $200, spend $300-500 on parts, and sell them for $1000-1500. But they were 10 year old cars, not 30 year old cars. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] I don't really know what's going on with it 1998 Mercedes-Benz, $800

2022-08-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Yeah. But for cheaper than the ask could be good parts car if one needed bits. Did I see a hitch? --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 10, 2022, at 5:05 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Hmm. First year ML. Avoid. > > -D > >> On Aug 10, 2022, at 4:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Turd with extra 0 1987 Mercedes-Benz classic,$3,500

2022-08-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Wow Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2022, at 3:22 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1489022171550078 > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 2005 S430 - 85k miles - $6,600

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
True I suppose if someone was after a W220, would need to be scanned and checked out in detail --FT On 8/10/22 3:03 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: For an S class with low miles and *if* in excellent condition, I thought it might be reasonable. That said, the lack of photos and "as is"

[MBZ] Clean tittle, Needs fob, Needs radiator 2004 Mercedes-Benz clk-class Designo, $8, 000

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
I like clean tittles https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/454486670050942 -- --FT ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] OT: Mid-90's Toyotas

2022-08-10 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
Or a Cheap Klasse 2001 Mercedes-Benz c-class $1,000 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1047561019075358 On 8/10/22 3:15 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: Anyone have experience with Toyota Camry from the mid 1990s? As a lesson to the oldest boy in what you can get when you don't

[MBZ] Free - W108/W109 fuel tank

2022-08-10 Thread David Bruckmann via Mercedes
Greetings all, My proactive fuel tank replacement went very well: 15 minutes out, 15 minutes in. I now have a gently used fuel tank 109-470-03-01 for anyone who wants it, free of charge. Located in Oakland, California. No rust, one minor ding, good condition. Fuel sender NOT included. Drop me a

[MBZ] 2008 E350 4Matic Wagon - 160k miles - $14,700

2022-08-10 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
Is this a case of "I let my mechanic talk me into a bunch of work and now I want to get paid for it?" I am having trouble with understanding how a Mercedes Benz with 160k miles needed all this work. https://nashville.craigslist.org/cto/d/franklin-2008-mercedes-benz-e350-4matic/7519778117.html

Re: [MBZ] Free - W108/W109 fuel tank

2022-08-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Sounds like an easy job. That’s good. --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 10, 2022, at 7:52 PM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Greetings all, > > My proactive fuel tank replacement went very well: 15 minutes out, 15 > minutes in. > > I now have a gently used fuel tank 109-470-03-01

Re: [MBZ] 2008 E350 4Matic Wagon - 160k miles - $14,700

2022-08-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Not unreasonable work but that’s worth maybe half the ask or a bit more, maybe --FT Sent from iFōn > On Aug 10, 2022, at 11:14 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes > wrote: > > Is this a case of "I let my mechanic talk me into a bunch of work and now I > want to get paid for it?" > > I am having