I agree on the 3k thing. I do think there is some regional variation and it is totally rust free. I could find a 3k version somewhere but if it costs 1k to get it here, it doesnt really put me ahead. Most of these cars are well over 200k and things like the sun visor mirror lids are all broken off, or window regulators or sunroof not working, etc. The dash is perfect and the gauge cluster appears as new. Brake and accelerator pads line up with the mileage. Oh well. Not paying 5.
On Fri, Apr 16, 2021, 6:16 AM Max Dillon via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > 3K sounds better. A family member recently purchased a late 80's 420SEL, > he loves it. Beautiful dark red color. Recently took it on a multi day > road trip, got mileage on the mid 20s, one tank was upper 20s when they had > a tail wind all day. > > Max Dillon > Charleston SC > > > Apr 15, 2021 8:56:09 PM Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com > >: > > > Well I checked out the 5400 dollar 560 sel. It is honestly pretty > straight > > but someone did a crappy repaint so the clear is flaking off in places, > the > > accumulators are done, and it is leaking either power steering fluid or > sls > > fluid down the front and on the steering knuckle. But it has good power > and > > shifts etc. Idle a bit rough. Interior basically perfect. All gadgets > work. > > Did not test cruise control. 120k carfax miles. The repaint is not > hideous; > > looks ok from 10 feet, but definitely one of those budget things. A/C > cool > > but not cold. Radio clicks but does not turn on; original blaupunkt > > cassette 1991. I could get used to the paint but chasing oil leaks is not > > my thing. Body is otherwise straight. Seemed like a 3k car with 120k > miles. > > I offered him 4 in the end but doesnt seem like he will take it. > > > > On Thu, Apr 15, 2021, 7:36 AM Jim Cathey <jim.cathey...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > >> Does the 560 really take premium? > >> > >> > >> I rarely gave mine that. Only in hot weather does it really > >> seem to make a difference. Typically I got maybe 17mpg, > >> would crest 20 on optimal trips. > >> > >> Electronics is a weak point, particularly things like cruise control > >> and HVAC. Vacuum pods don't last forever. I had a lot of trouble > >> with the self-leveling suspension leaking. Had a major overheating > >> event due to the washer tank thermostat coming apart. Lots of > >> rubber, in many roles, to go bad. > >> > >> You can read about mine until you get bored: > >> > >> http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/SEL.html > >> > >> Very pleasant car to drive, but definitely not a 240D in terms of > >> maintenance. > >> > >> -- Jim > >> > >> > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
