Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-20 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On January 19, 2019 at 11:44 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Yea. And offer a big bag of money. And never show up? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-20 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
I see it is now deleted. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 20, 2019, at 9:01 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > A couple of friends, last night at dinner, all of whom have different area > codes, sent texts to him since the ad was still up. > He ignored them all. I haven’t looked this

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-20 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Craigslist sellers, for the most part, suck. I got stood up by a buyer last night on a laptop I’ve got for sale. They wanted to meet at a local Starbucks but never showed. I should have realized they were hosing me as they never really asked much about any details in their messages. I was

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-20 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
A couple of friends, last night at dinner, all of whom have different area codes, sent texts to him since the ad was still up. He ignored them all. I haven’t looked this morning to see if he took the ad down. I’m Over it. Time to continue the search. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Brilliant idea. On Jan 19, 2019 8:45 PM, "Rick Knoble via Mercedes" wrote: Someone should call or text the number in the ad. Just to see if it's still available. The ad is still up. 1-818-378-1273 https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/6796443251.html Rick

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I would call him a POS but I wouldn't want to insult excrement. On Jan 19, 2019 8:27 PM, "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Wow > > On 1/19/2019 7:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > >> All he could come up with is that he was sorry. >> >> Bob R >> >> Sent

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
Yeah, I’m going to start looking again tomorrow. Hopefully, the W123 and the W124 gods hemorrhage awesomeness upon us. And Karma stifles the dicks. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2019, at 10:00 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes > wrote: > > that stinks. What about that e320 wagon in

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
that stinks.   What about that e320 wagon in albq? Send him the bill for your expenses. Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote on 1/19/19 6:29 PM: Yeah, in an epic dick move, seller just texted me saying he sold this after we made plans to meet tomorrow and after I bought tickets to Burbank. SHit.

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Yea. And offer a big bag of money. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick > Knoble via Mercedes > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2019 8:45 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Rick Knoble > Subject: Re: [MB

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
Someone should call or text the number in the ad. Just to see if it's still available. The ad is still up. 1-818-378-1273 https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/cto/6796443251.html Rick ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
If that’s the case I feel like a cheap ho. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2019, at 6:27 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow > >> On 1/19/2019 7:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >> All he could come up with is that he was sorry. >> >> Bob R >> >> Sent from my

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow On 1/19/2019 7:20 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: All he could come up with is that he was sorry. Bob R Sent from my iPhone On Jan 19, 2019, at 6:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes wrote: That really is an ass move. So what did you tell the guy? He had no concern for your

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
"I said it was sold, so they offered me more money. So, sorry, sucker. " Mitch. > On January 19, 2019 at 8:20 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > > All he could come up with is that he was sorry. > ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
All he could come up with is that he was sorry. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2019, at 6:04 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > That really is an ass move. So what did you tell the guy? He had no concern > for your purchase of tickets to get out there? > >> On

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
That really is an ass move.  So what did you tell the guy?  He had no concern for your purchase of tickets to get out there? On 1/19/2019 6:58 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: I offered. He said he it wasn’t necessary because he wouldn’t sell it. I guess all this means is there is something

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
So now you should go test drive the 500TE, start negotiations... -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 19, 2019 7:29:00 PM EST, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: >Yeah, in an epic dick move, seller just texted me saying he sold this >after we made plans to meet tomorrow and after I bought

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
I offered. He said he it wasn’t necessary because he wouldn’t sell it. I guess all this means is there is something better out there for me. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2019, at 5:38 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > Wow what a piece of work. Hopefully that is a

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow what a piece of work. Hopefully that is a refundable ticket. Probably should have PayPal him a deposit. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 19, 2019, at 6:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes > wrote: > > Yeah, in an epic dick move, seller just texted me saying he sold this after > we made plans

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
He has a driving companion no doubt. On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 10:16 PM Bob Rentfro via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > There is something scary about driving 6 hours to look at a car. One must > be strong. > > Bob R > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 18, 2019, at 7:57 PM, Max Dillon

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Before driving 6 hours ask for the owner a list of what is needed to make the car is showroom perfect cosmetically and mechanically. On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 9:58 PM Max Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Fundamentally the same as USA version, but different options. Back when I

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Nothing really different from a US car on the diesels. On 1/18/2019 8:31 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: And I get up in the morning and drive six hours to go look at it, since we have no one in SoCal. Is there anything peculiar about a euro model that I should be concerned with? I talked

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
There is something scary about driving 6 hours to look at a car. One must be strong. Bob R Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2019, at 7:57 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Fundamentally the same as USA version, but different options. Back when I had > a grey market 123 euro wagon,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Max Dillon via Mercedes
Fundamentally the same as USA version, but different options. Back when I had a grey market 123 euro wagon, dealer parts were no problem. That was for fourteen years ago. Aftermarket parts should plentiful. I love the colors. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC On January 18, 2019 9:31:05 PM EST,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
I don't think it is a euro.  Crank windows are rare, but it has acc, MB tex, and what appears to be usa bumpers.  the euro lights are easy to install.  The VIN should tell for sure if it is MBNA or yuro.  Usual things. look for rust, condition of suspension, drive train, steering linkages,

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
And I get up in the morning and drive six hours to go look at it, since we have no one in SoCal. Is there anything peculiar about a euro model that I should be concerned with? I talked to the guy he’s had it for three months. The list of things in the craigslist ad was done by his mechanic. He

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
Wow that does look nice.  That has to be a euro though because it has manual windows. On 1/18/2019 6:49 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: Are any of us in SoCal? I’ve forgotten What think ye of this? Bob R Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: nore...@craigslist.org Date:

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
I think 82,was first 300D,turbo for sedans. Looks,nice to me. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Jan 18, 2019 8:03 PM, "Curley McLain via Mercedes" wrote: > Looks like a buy to me. I can't remember if 81 is NA or turbo.. Since > the trunk sez Diesel, I think it is NA, unless engine or badge

Re: [MBZ] Fwd: 1981 mercedes 300d diesel clean

2019-01-18 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Looks like a buy to me.   I can't remember if 81 is NA or turbo..  Since the trunk sez Diesel, I think it is NA, unless engine or badge was changed.   Yuro lights and documentation are nice bonuses. Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote on 1/18/19 6:49 PM: Are any of us in SoCal? I’ve forgotten