Thinking caps on

[V8mate]

Looks like a nice car (once it's been repaired!)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MERCEDES-S500_W0QQitemZ280235761476

 

[Howard]

 

[Dieselman]

It could be as simple as a crank sensor though so would be a cheap repair if it was.

 

[glojo]

It could be as simple as a crank sensor though so would be a cheap repair if it was.

It could be

It could be that the seller doesn't realise it might be a cheap fix and it could be that this is a real bargain, but I fear it might be as Howard has so graphically demonstrated a very expensive cheap car.

I like both exterior and interior colours. Go on Dieselman, put in a bid

regards
John

 

[jaymanek]

its a cheap car, im tempted as if worst case, money could be made back by selling a few bits and then weighing it in...

Im thinking it could be ECU at worst and something like cps at best..

but i dont need a non runner, I dont have enough space for my proper cars!

 

[Rory]

its a cheap car, im tempted as if worst case, money could be made back by selling a few bits and then weighing it in...

I honestly think the only people who should take on cars like S Class and 7 Series Beemers etc (even fully working ones) are people who are in the trade. For anyone else, it's such a complete gamble.