One mans trash is anothers treasure!
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One mans trash is anothers treasure!
About me: I have been working on cars since i was just a little kid, I currently go to school and have a minimal wage job. so I buy cars that are wrecked as some peoples trash and turn them into treasure :P
Pic number one when I bought the care at a auction for $5,000 2004 E500
And here's the pic when I fixed it up
Then after a 2 months I got rear ended by a big *** truck with a trailer
But I got 6,700 from insurance and still waiting on my injury money which was more than i need to fix it real nice up so it all came out better than I have had the car originally and I am very pleased with my masterpiece
Pic number one when I bought the care at a auction for $5,000 2004 E500
And here's the pic when I fixed it up
Then after a 2 months I got rear ended by a big *** truck with a trailer
But I got 6,700 from insurance and still waiting on my injury money which was more than i need to fix it real nice up so it all came out better than I have had the car originally and I am very pleased with my masterpiece
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You can definitely tell even at a glance that something is very not-right with the car. But most people won't notice.. and you like it, and got a good deal on an E-class, that's all that matters!
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I agree with the comment that the poor car has had a very tough life...
Oh and I think the OP should have received a lot more than $6700 for the read end damage. Oftentimes they low-ball the initial check and you need to have a body-shop submit an actual invoice to really get a fair settlement to have the car fixed properly.
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Yeah, the hood doesn't line up at well at all with the headlights and center running lights. Look at that gap! And he added S-Class tail lights, instead of replacing with proper 211 tails.... But, that's just a personal preference, I guess.
And is that even an OEM rear trunk lid on the black version? I don't recall these having an integrated rear spoiler...but I could be wrong. Looks like that doesn't line up perfectly on the passenger side where it meets the rear glass.
And is that even an OEM rear trunk lid on the black version? I don't recall these having an integrated rear spoiler...but I could be wrong. Looks like that doesn't line up perfectly on the passenger side where it meets the rear glass.
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Actually every thing is oem parts except headlights , taillights , and exhaust. It's all oem parts but newer year from 07 - 09. I got those taillights because they are led and I still have the oem ones if I ever want to switch, I like too make it a little unique
Yeah, the hood doesn't line up at well at all with the headlights and center running lights. Look at that gap! And he added S-Class tail lights, instead of replacing with proper 211 tails.... But, that's just a personal preference, I guess.
And is that even an OEM rear trunk lid on the black version? I don't recall these having an integrated rear spoiler...but I could be wrong. Looks like that doesn't line up perfectly on the passenger side where it meets the rear glass.
And is that even an OEM rear trunk lid on the black version? I don't recall these having an integrated rear spoiler...but I could be wrong. Looks like that doesn't line up perfectly on the passenger side where it meets the rear glass.
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Why doesn't it all line up?
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I'm not done lining it up yet, its not easy lining a car up that's been hit you know, too some its not noticeable but to those who work on cars and got a good eye see it but i will later I just missed it so much and wanted to drive it hahaha. 
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Congrats on getting it this far. Looked like a lot of work.
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Thanks guys took me about a month because I wanted to paint it black and I took everything down to the shell off to get that perfect paint job. I think I wouldn't get any other car than this it works perfect for me, gives me the speed I want and I can afford to pay gas for it 
ps. Iv been driving Mercedes Benz since I was 16 know I'm 20 I would never switch.
ps. Iv been driving Mercedes Benz since I was 16 know I'm 20 I would never switch.
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Thanks guys took me about a month because I wanted to paint it black and I took everything down to the shell off to get that perfect paint job. I think I wouldn't get any other car than this it works perfect for me, gives me the speed I want and I can afford to pay gas for it
ps. Iv been driving Mercedes Benz since I was 16 know I'm 20 I would never switch.
ps. Iv been driving Mercedes Benz since I was 16 know I'm 20 I would never switch.
Just fix the damn hood and trunk alignments!
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no I didn't take out the engine and paint the bay too much work, not worth it because ether way its still a salvage car
but yeah i did the inside and everything.
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ALL of the diesel running gear was solid and drivable. The shop installed the interior before I took delivery. That was 50,000 miles ago and this salvaged vehicle is a great tow vehicle and I can still get what I put into it minus maintenance.
So if someone wants to rework/salvage a MB and they do the work even if there is a gap. I wish you the best.
After all everything is used after YOU use it.
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Building a damaged vehicle is a good way to save a few bucks, . . . .I've done this for 40 years & never failed to (at least) break even, . . . usually make a profit even after driving the vehicle for a couple of years. Tolerances on newer vehicles are much tighter than on older stuff which makes it difficult for an individual to build anything produced in the last 25 years. Now days, I sublet the structural repairs to a shop equipped with unibody & frame machines and laser measuring equipment. That way I can still build a late model back to as-good (or even better) that OEM. It just takes time, skill, and a desire to build it to perfection.
