Watchcame430
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- Previous 1994 SL500, 2001 W210 E430 and 2003 Designo S500 Current 2005 S211 E270
What a nightmare car ... No wonder the service history is missing ..
What a nightmare car ... No wonder the service history is missing ..
V12
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Can't change a coil pack on a budget I'm afraid.
I'm sure someone in the US forum has his repaired... Something about poor joints on a circuit IIRC... I was told that ABC would cost me an arm and a leg... 2 struts, a pump, valve block, and a line have cost me no where near a grand DIYing it...
Watchcame430
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- Previous 1994 SL500, 2001 W210 E430 and 2003 Designo S500 Current 2005 S211 E270
I can understand peoples concern about running costs but I would happily risk the running costs. If you didnt do work yourself or used Mercedes themselves/specialists it would be suicidal. There is always great support on here and used parts / deals on new parts on ebay etc
If the worse happened I would part it out and get most of my money back or sell as spares / repairs. I might lose a grand or so if I bought right but at least I will have had x months fun enjoyment in the meantime. It is a gamble of course but a calculated one to a degree in my mind.
However this car I would avoid ... No need to go for this when so many others sell for sub £4k.
One from a mature owner with a full service history and long MOT a better chance of avoiding big bills I would have thought.
I say the above but I am avoiding buying an Audi S8 because of gearbox problems! I really want a 2002 final addition...
If the worse happened I would part it out and get most of my money back or sell as spares / repairs. I might lose a grand or so if I bought right but at least I will have had x months fun enjoyment in the meantime. It is a gamble of course but a calculated one to a degree in my mind.
However this car I would avoid ... No need to go for this when so many others sell for sub £4k.
One from a mature owner with a full service history and long MOT a better chance of avoiding big bills I would have thought.
I say the above but I am avoiding buying an Audi S8 because of gearbox problems! I really want a 2002 final addition...
8 previous owners would worry me.
Normal on a car like this? The "higher" running costs mean they change hands quickly...
V12
MB Enthusiast
Details please.
Have a 600 bi turbo off the road at the moment due to coil pack issues and many places have turned away a potential repair.
Dieselman
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- Peugeot 403 Convertible
That's the one!
Dieselman
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It's nearly always going to be a connection problem and soldered joints in a high temperature area are always going to suffer.
Watchcame430
MB Enthusiast
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- Previous 1994 SL500, 2001 W210 E430 and 2003 Designo S500 Current 2005 S211 E270
Guessing same engine in s600?
Watchcame430
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- Previous 1994 SL500, 2001 W210 E430 and 2003 Designo S500 Current 2005 S211 E270
Few of them about ... Worth buying one for a couple of grand and stripping the engine bits off. Sell the interior and other non compatible bits ... Weigh in the shell and count your profits/ relax knowing you have a spare set of coils etc
