That’s why I got scared off of these among other reasons. -D
> On Nov 15, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > If you could find them, most of the junk cars have blown air suspension too, > that’s why they’re in the yard. Arnott aftermarket would be the way to go, as > dan says those are probably $500 or so each. Throw in the other suspension > bits and the cost is not reasonable other than a hobby effort for something > not particularly unique or interesting. > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Nov 15, 2021, at 11:30 AM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Feasible to fix with junkyard parts? But yeah otherwise sounds like it's a >> parts car, or a hobby project not concerned with turning a profit. >> >> Allan >> >>>> On Mon, Nov 15, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>> yeah that's the conundrum. Would likely be a decent ride if the air >>> suspension is fixed, the other suspension issues are kinda strange with >>> fairly low miles. As it sits it is basically a $300 parts car but if >>> you wanted one, putting the money into fixing it would not be >>> particularly economic, although a 500 would be rather fun to drive so >>> that would be the only reason to do it if one had the cash and time to >>> do the project. I feel sorry for the guy, he probably cant do the work >>> himself and paying someone to do it would be prohibitive although >>> nothing particularly challenging with the work. Kinda stuck in the dead >>> zone. >>> >>> --FT >>> >>> >>>> On 11/15/21 10:48 AM, G Mann via Mercedes wrote: >>>> 20 yr old car, with broken parts that cost the fair market value of the >>>> car.... too old to have current good value, plus broken... not old enough >>>> to be a "classic" collector car.... awkward age... and condition.. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Mon, Nov 15, 2021 at 8:25 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Looking at close to $2k in parts, plus a lot of work, to make a $2k >>>>> car. Massaging seats? A shame as the car looks pretty nice and only >>>>> 137kmi. I know Dan does not think highly of a 220 but this looks like a >>>>> fairly nice example minus the issues. >>>>> >>>>> Engine and transmission are in good condition. Air suspension is >>>>> broken. Needs both front struts replaced. Also needs lower control >>>>> arms on both sides and sway bar. Make me an offer. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/hdo/cto/d/brooksville-2001-mercedes-s500/7407792585.html >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> --FT >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>> >>> -- >>> --FT >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 > _______________________________________ 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
