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Originally Posted by SwedeMercedes
We all know this for sure, every dog knows its name.
Thanks MB-BOB.
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Thanks MB-BOB.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
I was kind of bored and did some cursory research on my Tax Analysts' OneDisc Software regarding whether or not Steve should pay tax. look at sections 871 and 881 in the code and tell me if his business exactly "qualifies" as taxable income. (disclaimer, this is not meant as legal advice nor am I taking representation, this is merely conjectural and one should seek competent counsel for advice.) but, in my view, he doesn't really need to pay taxes at all b/c his services aren't a fixed source of income (although you could argue that it is).
and besides, even if he does have to pay taxes, I pay enough taxes as it is, that I don't mind getting discounts on quality items. there are plenty of large tax cheats/evaders in the US for you to be more concerned about rather than Steve who is making an honest living.
and besides, even if he does have to pay taxes, I pay enough taxes as it is, that I don't mind getting discounts on quality items. there are plenty of large tax cheats/evaders in the US for you to be more concerned about rather than Steve who is making an honest living.
) - he and Wanda are great to deal with. But, as far as the taxes, him coming here to the US and working here on customers' cars does give him US nexus, and he "should" pay US taxes on it; he'd then get a foreign tax credit in his homeland. Technically, this doesn't make what he does an "honest living" if he doesn't pay US tax on it. Does it keep me up at nights? Not really. He also hasn't said what he does either way, so there's no real reason to jump the gun, either.
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good work Bob.. 
...and NONE TOO SOON.....arrgghhh....its very easy for a guy like that to ruin it for everyone.
I wish there was a guy like Steve around to help me with Lexus!!
...and NONE TOO SOON.....arrgghhh....its very easy for a guy like that to ruin it for everyone. I wish there was a guy like Steve around to help me with Lexus!!
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Originally Posted by SwedeMercedes
PS: Infamous Steve still will NOT answer if he pays our taxes they way you do. Why won't he....simply because he does NOT pay any taxes on his wares or labor. He lets you do it for him. 
what a waste
greetingz,
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Originally Posted by MBenzNL
eventhough I do not owe you any explanation - I DO pay tax in the US (california incase you want to sort it out before or after you trash me some more) as that makes selling parts to MB dealers in the US easier and I pay EVEN MORE tax in the netherlands - I can only WISH for a US-like tax system!!!...Since I know that the netherlands will NEVER EVER get a tax system like the US has, (NL) business will most probably be stopped soon.
what a waste
greetingz,
what a waste
greetingz,
Man, I always thought your prices were very reasonable and I'm not surprised of the outcome that happened with that member, but keep doing what you're doing. And I've also gained a bigger appreciation for what you do with the information you shared above (even though I didn't feel you needed to prove anything because of how much you've provided with your services).
If it weren't for you,Wanda and the rest of the crew, I don't think I would ever have the great OEM stuff I already have (as well as the ones I plan to purchase from you in the future).
Glad that person didn't keep you from posting on here.
BTW...If you ever get Euro-Impact strips readily available in my color (you know the one), please pm me (as you usually do with 904 color coded stuff).
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It's unfortunate that people have even given this guy the attention he was so desparately seeking with all of his childish claims about Steve. It's obvious his arguments have no merit whatsoever and he is simply another character looking for attention. Until the mods smartened up and suspended him, he was having the time of his life. We would all be better off ignoring such characters, as they are likely to go away when they realize nobody is listening.
MB-Bob, I think a full ban on this user would be much more beneficial to all, including him.
Drex, check your email.
MB-Bob, I think a full ban on this user would be much more beneficial to all, including him.
Drex, check your email.
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ditto.
btw, what's the difference from ban and full ban?
btw, what's the difference from ban and full ban?
Originally Posted by Blake P
It's unfortunate that people have even given this guy the attention he was so desparately seeking with all of his childish claims about Steve. It's obvious his arguments have no merit whatsoever and he is simply another character looking for attention. Until the mods smartened up and suspended him, he was having the time of his life. We would all be better off ignoring such characters, as they are likely to go away when they realize nobody is listening.
MB-Bob, I think a full ban on this user would be much more beneficial to all, including him.
Drex, check your email.
MB-Bob, I think a full ban on this user would be much more beneficial to all, including him.
Drex, check your email.
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Originally Posted by mj50
ditto.
btw, what's the difference from ban and full ban?
btw, what's the difference from ban and full ban?
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The point has been made....
Just look at the hassle "14cue" is having now with his BI-X lights. Lets see how Steve handles this issue? The entire labor and both lights should be repalced.
As for everything else, I am not going to bring it up any more as life has more to it than that.
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I talked to Steve, MB wont do anything about it, i would just be wasting more of my time. Steve has been so helpful thoughout this ordeal and to no ones surprise he is still helping me out!!! He said he will send me a replacement light first then i would swap it out and send him back the defected light. i need to figure out the install then i will go ahead and do what i have to do to get this fixed. it'll be a process and possibily more headache but i NEED this done.
Moviela,
i'll try that, thanks for the advice. i wish i was as calm and collected as you are. :P
Yes ..The Point has been Made....Steve Replaced The Light in Question...
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The point has been made....
Just look at the hassle "14cue" is having now with his BI-X lights. Lets see how Steve handles this issue? The entire labor and both lights should be repalced.
As for everything else, I am not going to bring it up any more as life has more to it than that.
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I talked to Steve, MB wont do anything about it, i would just be wasting more of my time. Steve has been so helpful thoughout this ordeal and to no ones surprise he is still helping me out!!! He said he will send me a replacement light first then i would swap it out and send him back the defected light. i need to figure out the install then i will go ahead and do what i have to do to get this fixed. it'll be a process and possibily more headache but i NEED this done.
Moviela,
i'll try that, thanks for the advice. i wish i was as calm and collected as you are. :P
Yes ..The Point has been Made....Steve Replaced The Light in Question...
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um ok im going to bring this back on topic- steve, Im interested in the navi unit for my 2004 w203 however do I need a new cd magazine since the units you sell are the D2B unit? I would like to know what other parts i must order for the navi. unit along with the unit itself- thanks and hope to hear from you soon
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
um ok im going to bring this back on topic- steve, Im interested in the navi unit for my 2004 w203 however do I need a new cd magazine since the units you sell are the D2B unit? I would like to know what other parts i must order for the navi. unit along with the unit itself- thanks and hope to hear from you soon
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
What does the CD magazine have to do with D2B? Did you ask the bosslady? (j/k)
um...please keep pointless posts to a minumum. Im asking a question- maybe I should ask your bosslady instead? Dude it said there was a CD magazine for the D2B navi units so I wanted to know if that meant I had to get the magazine for the D2B as well- please stay out of responding unless you can actually be helpful
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
um...please keep pointless posts to a minumum. Im asking a question- maybe I should ask your bosslady instead? Dude it said there was a CD magazine for the D2B navi units so I wanted to know if that meant I had to get the magazine for the D2B as well- please stay out of responding unless you can actually be helpful
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
um...please keep pointless posts to a minumum. Im asking a question- maybe I should ask your bosslady instead? Dude it said there was a CD magazine for the D2B navi units so I wanted to know if that meant I had to get the magazine for the D2B as well- please stay out of responding unless you can actually be helpful
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Then please educate us; prefer a pic of the nav unit cd cartridge/magazine that you are talking about and/or a thread link where that is mentioned. Otherwise STFF or consult your memory, aka bosslady.
Like I mentioned before, I was going off the very list that Steve posted on this thread- here it is for reference, no pics sry boss but Im asking a ******* question off what I am reading. Now go back to being a neutral and helpful member and especially if you represent this forum by being a supermoderator.
Originally Posted by MBenzNL
For the W203 we offer the following specials:
- refurbished eurospec D2B comand (for the 203s up to 2005): 1400USD incl 3 months warranty (normally 1600USD)
- new 2003 US spec D2B comand (for the 203s up to 2005): 1800USD incl 12 month warranty (normally 2000USD)
- new 2004 US spec D2B SAT-compatible comand (for the 203s up to 2005): 2000USD incl. 12 months warranty (normally 2200USD)
Furthermore we still offer the usual modifications (mail us for pricing):
- new D2B based CD changers for the 203s up to 2005
- refurbished eurospec D2B comand (for the 203s up to 2005): 1400USD incl 3 months warranty (normally 1600USD)
- new 2003 US spec D2B comand (for the 203s up to 2005): 1800USD incl 12 month warranty (normally 2000USD)
- new 2004 US spec D2B SAT-compatible comand (for the 203s up to 2005): 2000USD incl. 12 months warranty (normally 2200USD)
Furthermore we still offer the usual modifications (mail us for pricing):
- new D2B based CD changers for the 203s up to 2005
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Originally Posted by johncl
Wasn't this question answered HERE?
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Originally Posted by TheBossman
Ok your talking to a fellow member this way and your a super moderator?.. Like I mentioned before, I was going off the very list that Steve posted on this thread- here it is for reference, no pics sry boss but Im asking a ******* question off what I am reading. Now go back to being a neutral and helpful member and especially if you represent this forum by being a supermoderator.
Like I mentioned before, I was going off the very list that Steve posted on this thread- here it is for reference, no pics sry boss but Im asking a ******* question off what I am reading. Now go back to being a neutral and helpful member and especially if you represent this forum by being a supermoderator.
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1) Have another Starbuck's
2) Being a mod doesn't prevent me from posting as a member
3) Your post reference clearly identify's the word changer and how you got nav unit out of that escapes me
2) Being a mod doesn't prevent me from posting as a member
3) Your post reference clearly identify's the word changer and how you got nav unit out of that escapes me
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If you have a factory installed CD changer there is nothing that you need to upgrade. If you have a totally aftermarket system now you will need to replace the changer. I think you are confusing the issue with the magazine. The changer itself is D2B, the magazine is nothing special.
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this is utterly confusing for no reason... i think common sense was lost somewhere in the technicalities. if you just look at the command, you see that it has a single slot for a disc, not a magazine. if you have a cd changer, then it has a magazine. it doesn't matter if it's d2b or most.
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Furthermore we still offer the usual modifications (mail us for pricing):
- new D2B based CD changers for the 203s up to 2005
it's for those who did not have factory CD changer installed.
bossman, you just need COMAND from Steve and all you need to do is get navi disc. that's it~
- new D2B based CD changers for the 203s up to 2005
it's for those who did not have factory CD changer installed.
bossman, you just need COMAND from Steve and all you need to do is get navi disc. that's it~
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Originally Posted by SwedeMercedes
for his BI-X lights. So I just stayed with the Xenon bulbs (2nd set as the first ones had a crooked end cap) and even the Mercedes service manager asked me if I got an HID kit! You can figure the rest out.
Steve's BI-X and other mods are way too high priced. He also slams people for doing their own stuff so he can keep his game of high dollars coming in. I am a capitalist at heart but I do NOT have to lower myself and step on other people to make my coin.
So all of you keep buying from Steve, he needs to make his boat payments! HahHah.
Steve's BI-X and other mods are way too high priced. He also slams people for doing their own stuff so he can keep his game of high dollars coming in. I am a capitalist at heart but I do NOT have to lower myself and step on other people to make my coin.
So all of you keep buying from Steve, he needs to make his boat payments! HahHah.
1800 for install and just sensors that doesn't include the updated dash speaker module, rear light assembly, front dash buttons and wiring assembly and misc other stuff all for a total price of 2400 (something like that).
Now i want to see you go down to the stealership and get the parktronic installed for that price, good luck on convincing your dealership to do install it. most places won't even touch that kind of installation.
So get your facts straight first before you start blasing people about something you didn't do your research on.
Rock on Steve
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Originally Posted by amdeutsch
1) Have another Starbuck's
2) Being a mod doesn't prevent me from posting as a member
3) Your post reference clearly identify's the word changer and how you got nav unit out of that escapes me
2) Being a mod doesn't prevent me from posting as a member
3) Your post reference clearly identify's the word changer and how you got nav unit out of that escapes me
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