i’m getting kind of excited about this. I just have to make sure it’s not just because it’s different, new and shiny. I’m still waiting for more pictures from the seller.
AZBob Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2023, at 10:50 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > Time for a reset here… > > I got confused between the W210 E55 and the ML55. My bad, it sucks to grow > old sometimes… > > The ML55 looks nice. Other than cosmetics, you should be good with the rest. > It’s a solid drive train and engine. That, and the ML55 had some nice little > amenities, like the trip computer in the upper console, and a spare that’s > stored inside the cargo area rather than below the car, for example. > > Adding a hitch is the same for any W163 across the board. Hitch and a brake > light isolator will set you back about $200, along with maybe an hour or two > of installation time. Easy-peasy. > > -D > >> On Dec 28, 2023, at 12:43 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> The M113/M113K (and M112) engines are really good — MILLION MILE ENGINES! >> >> --FT >> Sent from iFōn >> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:53 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Thanks for clarifying that - I couldn’t recall. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:51 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> These engines are quite reliable so I wouldn’t worry about that. Drive it >>> and enjoy and when you want a little excitement just mash the pedal. >>> >>> A hitch is cheap and easy although there might be some quirks on the 55. >>> The spare is in the hatch area because of exhaust pipes or something >>> underneath. Etrailer will know. >>> >>> The 63 M156 engine in the W164 etc has the head bolt issues in earlier >>> years. Ask me about it! >>> >>> --FT >>> Sent from iFōn >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:43 AM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com/> via >>>> Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Some of these had engines with head bolt issues, not sure if this is one >>> of them, I’ll check. I think it was later models with a different engine. >>> >>> -D >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Seller is sending me pictures of the “slight fading of the paint on the >>> fender flares and the hood” . >>> >>> I don’t know if I want a go fast vehicle, but it sure is pretty. >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> AZ >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 9:16 AM, dan >>>> penoff.com<http://penoff.com/><http://penoff.com/> via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> >>>> wrote: >>> >>> Looking for a go-fast car? This is the one. That said, it will have a >>> higher operating cost than a standard W210. How much? I have no idea. >>> >>> -D >>> >>> >>> >>>> On Dec 28, 2023, at 10:45 AM, Robert Rentfro via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com><mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> >>>> wrote: >>> >>> So…what different kind of a can of worms would an ML55 AMG open? >>> He says it has no hitch, of course, he has owned it for 10 years and has >>> all the service records. >>> >>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows >>> >>> From: Robert Rentfro<mailto:azbob...@gmail.com> >>> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2023 8:37 AM >>> To: Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>> Subject: 2001 Mercedes ML55 AMG >>> >>> https://lasvegas.craigslist.org/cto/d/north-las-vegas-2001-mercedes-ml55-amg/7701727877.html >>> Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows >>> >>> Wow. Wonder if this isn’t a scam of some sort. >>> >>> Worth a text… >>> >>> AZBob >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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<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<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 >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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
