Totalled by a Ford: update
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From: Huntsville Alabama
'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
Totalled by a Ford: update
Some of you may rememeber the mangled mess that became of my '97 E420 in August. I am happy to report that I am back in a W210 today.
2000 E430 from Bill Evans at Big Bucks in Jamaica NY - $15000
(Fantastic people to work with and a fantastic deal)
Shipping by DAS to Huntsville AL - $1080
Replacing 1 wheel and tire from the wreck - $300
Replacing front grille from Parts Train - $84 Big bucks picking up the tab
Replacing mud flap from Benz dealer - $48 DAS picking up the tab
Having my rear end back into a benz instead of that sorry awful rental- Priceless!!
Attached photos show my outgoing 97 and my new (to me) 2000
2000 E430 from Bill Evans at Big Bucks in Jamaica NY - $15000
(Fantastic people to work with and a fantastic deal)
Shipping by DAS to Huntsville AL - $1080
Replacing 1 wheel and tire from the wreck - $300
Replacing front grille from Parts Train - $84 Big bucks picking up the tab
Replacing mud flap from Benz dealer - $48 DAS picking up the tab
Having my rear end back into a benz instead of that sorry awful rental- Priceless!!
Attached photos show my outgoing 97 and my new (to me) 2000
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From: Bowie MD
2017 GLE350 4MATIC, 2009 ML350 4matic, 2005 4maticWAGON (sold), A Pre-facelift W210(sold)
Congratulations ALA!....Back in a W210 again....must be a good feeling....
Can U tell us what you've noticed OR are enjoying the most from the 00 that the 97 didn't have.
Good Luck and stay away from those FORDS.........
cheers!
Can U tell us what you've noticed OR are enjoying the most from the 00 that the 97 didn't have.
Good Luck and stay away from those FORDS.........
cheers!
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'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
Originally Posted by d2Benz
Can U tell us what you've noticed OR are enjoying the most from the 00 that the 97 didn't have.
The few things that are greatly improved include:
I like the steering wheel controls for the stereo
The on screen menus are very nice for mileage, etc.
The oil changes look like they will be much easier (the new filter location)
I like the rain sensing wipers for the intermittent mode
After the wreck I was in, I like seeing the additional airbags in the head-curtain and rear sides.
The ride from a car with 30K less miles is more superior (as you would expect).
I like the looks because of the color coded side skirts and lower bumper valences.
I have not found anything that I do not like yet!
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'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
I forgot to mention I like the updated mirrors with built-in blinkers and the new style tail lights. I was almost ready to add those upgrades to my '97 before the wreck.
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Congratulations! A very nice looking ride. It is always good to hear that the car sacraficed its life while saving the driver and passengers. That is one of the reasons that I have 2 MBs.
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Looks great! My father has the same car '01, great color almost sliver looking.
Are those mud guards from Mercedes. Do you have any info about them? Price, part number? And do you like the way they look?
Thanks.
Are those mud guards from Mercedes. Do you have any info about them? Price, part number? And do you like the way they look?
Thanks.
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'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
The mud guards are available through the dealer for cars without the "sport AMG" packages. They come in pairs specifically for the front or rear at cost of roughly $45 plus tax per pair. I personally like them because they help protect the car, expecially with the wider wheels. Since they are made for the E-class, they match the lines very well.
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So for the cost of a few seconds abject terror, some new underpants, a couple bumps and aches and under $1000 you got an upgrade to a 3year newer car.
Good deal
I showed your pics to my wife. I bought my W210 for the safety, she bought it for the hood ornament. I think this thread has converted her to my camp.
Good deal
I showed your pics to my wife. I bought my W210 for the safety, she bought it for the hood ornament. I think this thread has converted her to my camp.
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How is the installation, do any of the wheels need to be removed or do any holes need to be made? My '01 430 is really bad about spitting things up. My father's '01 E320 seems to be a little bit better about that.
I think may get some even though they may take away from some of the appearance.
I think may get some even though they may take away from some of the appearance.
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'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
Originally Posted by mgraeff
So for the cost of a few seconds abject terror, some new underpants, a couple bumps and aches and under $1000 you got an upgrade to a 3year newer car.
Good deal
I showed your pics to my wife. I bought my W210 for the safety, she bought it for the hood ornament. I think this thread has converted her to my camp.
Good deal
I showed your pics to my wife. I bought my W210 for the safety, she bought it for the hood ornament. I think this thread has converted her to my camp.
My wife and I got a good laugh from this response. She has accused me wrecking the car for the upgrade
I am happy how everything has turned out, but I would rather shell out some cash next time and avoid the change in underpants.
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'00 E430, '83 Porsche 928S
Originally Posted by MBEYES
How is the installation, do any of the wheels need to be removed or do any holes need to be made? My '01 430 is really bad about spitting things up. My father's '01 E320 seems to be a little bit better about that.
I think may get some even though they may take away from some of the appearance.
I think may get some even though they may take away from some of the appearance.
The flaps attach to the car using two clips and two screws. The screws go through the plastic on the inner fender wells. You would not know if anyone had ever installed and then removed them due to the small holes. And yes, you do need to remove the wheels for the installation. All in all I think it took me about 10 minutes to install one and 9 minutes was getting the jack under the car and removing the wheel.
