Searching for a 124 wagon
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2005 E55, 1964 Cadillac El Dorado
Searching for a 124 wagon
Hey guys,
I'm on a search for a 124 wagon. I want something that can haul parts around town, and why not do it in a Benz. My E55 can't hold anything. I can't even put a set of wheels in it. I recently sold my truck, so I need something ASAP. I've found a few around me, so I have some questions.
I found a 4Matic. Will this be an issue if I want to lower the car and put 18s on it. I'm not going for that stanced out lookand my tires will be the appropriate size for the wheels. Not running an 18x9 with 215 tires. I just want something clean, but I don't know if the 4Matic will be a problem or not.
I also found a wagon that "needs a fuel pump". I've replaced a few fuel pumps in my time, and I am assuming this will be an easy fix. The problem with this dude is that he has trouble returning emails, so who knows about this one. It also has been parked for 10 years, so I don't know what problems I'll run into.
any help on these would be appreciated. Thanx guys. Looking forward to this section of the forum.
I'm on a search for a 124 wagon. I want something that can haul parts around town, and why not do it in a Benz. My E55 can't hold anything. I can't even put a set of wheels in it. I recently sold my truck, so I need something ASAP. I've found a few around me, so I have some questions.
I found a 4Matic. Will this be an issue if I want to lower the car and put 18s on it. I'm not going for that stanced out lookand my tires will be the appropriate size for the wheels. Not running an 18x9 with 215 tires. I just want something clean, but I don't know if the 4Matic will be a problem or not.
I also found a wagon that "needs a fuel pump". I've replaced a few fuel pumps in my time, and I am assuming this will be an easy fix. The problem with this dude is that he has trouble returning emails, so who knows about this one. It also has been parked for 10 years, so I don't know what problems I'll run into.
any help on these would be appreciated. Thanx guys. Looking forward to this section of the forum.
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i don't have personal experience with 4 matic but my understanding is that it's an expensive fix when it goes bad.
i would be very wary of a car that's been sitting for 10 years, you'll need to replace a lot more than the fuel pump. will need to clean out the gas tank, probably swap out all the rubber, etc.
which part of the country are you in?
i would be very wary of a car that's been sitting for 10 years, you'll need to replace a lot more than the fuel pump. will need to clean out the gas tank, probably swap out all the rubber, etc.
which part of the country are you in?
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i don't have personal experience with 4 matic but my understanding is that it's an expensive fix when it goes bad.
i would be very wary of a car that's been sitting for 10 years, you'll need to replace a lot more than the fuel pump. will need to clean out the gas tank, probably swap out all the rubber, etc.
which part of the country are you in?
i would be very wary of a car that's been sitting for 10 years, you'll need to replace a lot more than the fuel pump. will need to clean out the gas tank, probably swap out all the rubber, etc.
which part of the country are you in?
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UPDATE: The "10 year sitter" was actually a "6 year sitter", or rather the registration was last paid in 2009. It has about $600 in fines. The car was an absolute mess. I wouldn't even sit in it, it was that bad. Heavy Smoker, the carpet was his ashtray. It didn't start. When we got it to start, it was loud. A quick peak underneath the rear end showed me it needed a new muffler. I heard something loud up front as well. The whole exhaust system probably needs replaced. The taillight harnesses were missing, as well as the spare tire. If I can get this car for under $800.00, I'll probably buy it. If not, I'm going to check out the another one.
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Thanx for the PM. I had not seen that one. Looks nice. I'm looking for a black one. If I was looking for a white one though, this would be a definite contender. Good looking out. 
Lookin a black wagon tomorrow. I'll report back, hopefully with some new pics.
Lookin a black wagon tomorrow. I'll report back, hopefully with some new pics.
