Positively HATE that video.

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95 SL500 Smoke Silver, Parchment 64K
07 E350 4matic Station Wagon White 34K
02 E320 4Matic Silver/grey 80K
05 F150 Silver 44K

I'm not sure too many other cars could withstand that kind of abuse. To me, it's a testament to the ruggedness of the W124 kombi. I'm very comfortable hauling around my 'precious cargo' in this car.

The wagon is an '80 and far from worth $6K no matter how you figure it. There is a process for appeal but I don't know what that is yet. I generally wait until the last day they're due, grab the envelopes and head up to the assessor's office to pay (more for cash flow reasons than anything else). Most people would have noticed that $6K months ago when they opened their envelopes. Had I known earlier I would have gone through the process of reassessment then, I don't know if there's anything I can do after the fact but I will look into it.

My '00 Jeep Wrangler was assessed at $7K and my '03 Odyssey at $11.5K (which seemed low to me so it's probably a wash). I believe there is some savings if I register it as "Early American" (our only choice here for antique/vintage cars ) and have been going to do that for over a year now, so I will get on that.

Welcome to CT where people even move to Taxachusetts for tax relief.

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Welcome to CT where people even move to Taxachusetts for tax relief. [/quote]

is there no sales tax there? no income tax?

(fyi hijacking my thread is a federal offense. homeland security has been informed. there's a red alert. or is it orange? yellow?)

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"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

Here in CT? Yes and yes. (I believe the same in MA)

And

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/795350230.html

yes this is what's out there. $10.5 for an 83 td

seems just a bit excessive

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"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

If you buy mine for $8,000, I will personally deliver to CT. (I'm serious)

Its a great wagon, everything works minus the cruise control and power antenna. Great overall condition, vintage AMG wheels, real leather interior.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

lol. while i appreciate your kind offer uh, and i do like ol'norm, please remember:
a) i do read your posts (and enjoy them), so
b) i know what you paid for him, and
c) i do like the car, but
d) i didn't just fall off the turnip truck, but
e) i do admire your business acumen/chutzpah.

how about $3k

f) i am in california

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"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

Can you tell I'm not that eager to sell it? Hell, I'd drive it to Cali for 8k.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

kind of ifgured you were not too serious.
but you could probably find someone here (not me) who would pay $8k.
and then...yes, take it to lovecraft (actually, they are two miles from me)

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"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

Damn, Tyler. In my absence I missed your new addition. So that's what mine is supposed to look like (and more). If I were minus a couple excess vehicles and an excess boat I might take you up on the offer. Sharp looking wagon!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

Not sure where it stands but it doesn't look good for you. Unless it fails mechanical inspection, they have accepted an offer. If it fails today, I will let you know what is wrong.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

hey. the effort is appreciated. "sometimes you get chicken. sometimes,.. you get feathers"

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"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

He will let me know this evening.

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01 Ford Excursion Powerstroke
99 E300 Turbodiesel
91 Vette with 383 motor
05 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI
06 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Red
03 SeaDoo GTX SC Yellow
04 Tailgator 21 ft Toy Hauler
11 Harley Davidson 883 SuperLow

Tonkovich, if you see a wagon in San Diego, I'd be willing to take a look for you They pop up here quite often. I'm no mechanic though...

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1982 240 D, 308,000 - 321,127 miles (sold)
1982 300 TD,166,500 - 226,000 miles
1998 E 320, 120,000 - 144,000 miles
2005 C 230 K, 26,000 - 77,000 miles (sold)