looking at a green 93 400SEL with A/C & radio problem
09-19-2007, 01:20 AM
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1993 400 SEL
looking at a green 93 400SEL with A/C & radio problem
Hi,
I'm close to San Jose, CA, 95035 and looking to buy a green 1993 400 SEL with 113000 miles
I've been searching and reading threads on this forum.
The A/C does not work (no wind, no fan from the dash). The mechanic who helped me checked the car took a look at the hoses valve and said that there was no more freon in the system. That means that I'm looking at the complete 22-hour evaporator job, right? The evaporator also prevents the fans from working?
The car seems to have almost no options (no CD changer, no air leveling rear suspension). Just a sunroof which does not work and looks slanted when closed.
The radio says "WAIT", not sure if I will have the code after purchasing.
What kind of aftermarket units could I use to replace that one? (one that supports a bluetooth cell phone and an iPod would be nice).
The parking brake release handle is broken.
The owner wants $7000 for the car, is that a fair price given the mileage and the A/C problems? Should I pass and keep looking?
Since the evaporator will mostly fail at around 100K miles for those cars, shouldn't I bite the bullet and have it fixed for the rest of the life of that car?
Oh, and do you have any recommendation on shops on East Bay / Fremont / San Jose ?
Thanks for your advices.
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Gilles ("Jill")
I'm close to San Jose, CA, 95035 and looking to buy a green 1993 400 SEL with 113000 miles
I've been searching and reading threads on this forum.
The A/C does not work (no wind, no fan from the dash). The mechanic who helped me checked the car took a look at the hoses valve and said that there was no more freon in the system. That means that I'm looking at the complete 22-hour evaporator job, right? The evaporator also prevents the fans from working?
The car seems to have almost no options (no CD changer, no air leveling rear suspension). Just a sunroof which does not work and looks slanted when closed.
The radio says "WAIT", not sure if I will have the code after purchasing.
What kind of aftermarket units could I use to replace that one? (one that supports a bluetooth cell phone and an iPod would be nice).
The parking brake release handle is broken.
The owner wants $7000 for the car, is that a fair price given the mileage and the A/C problems? Should I pass and keep looking?
Since the evaporator will mostly fail at around 100K miles for those cars, shouldn't I bite the bullet and have it fixed for the rest of the life of that car?
Oh, and do you have any recommendation on shops on East Bay / Fremont / San Jose ?
Thanks for your advices.
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Gilles ("Jill")
Last edited by GED; 09-19-2007 at 01:30 AM. Reason: ask for shop addresses
09-19-2007, 01:43 PM
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As mentioned it’s not worth that price. As a matter of fact I think if you had an estimate done on just the repairs you know of it would convince you to keep looking. Be patient, it wouldn’t take long to find a better deal and not much longer to find that awesome deal. They are out there in quite good condition. I would rather have to have one shipped across the country if needed. A half hour on the internet, auto trader, ebay and the like and you will see what I mean.
Good Luck in your search
Drive On
Good Luck in your search
Drive On
09-22-2007, 11:48 PM
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Hi,
I'm close to San Jose, CA, 95035 and looking to buy a green 1993 400 SEL with 113000 miles
I've been searching and reading threads on this forum.
The A/C does not work (no wind, no fan from the dash). The mechanic who helped me checked the car took a look at the hoses valve and said that there was no more freon in the system. That means that I'm looking at the complete 22-hour evaporator job, right? The evaporator also prevents the fans from working?
The car seems to have almost no options (no CD changer, no air leveling rear suspension). Just a sunroof which does not work and looks slanted when closed.
The radio says "WAIT", not sure if I will have the code after purchasing.
What kind of aftermarket units could I use to replace that one? (one that supports a bluetooth cell phone and an iPod would be nice).
The parking brake release handle is broken.
The owner wants $7000 for the car, is that a fair price given the mileage and the A/C problems? Should I pass and keep looking?
Since the evaporator will mostly fail at around 100K miles for those cars, shouldn't I bite the bullet and have it fixed for the rest of the life of that car?
Oh, and do you have any recommendation on shops on East Bay / Fremont / San Jose ?
Thanks for your advices.
--
Gilles ("Jill")
I'm close to San Jose, CA, 95035 and looking to buy a green 1993 400 SEL with 113000 miles
I've been searching and reading threads on this forum.
The A/C does not work (no wind, no fan from the dash). The mechanic who helped me checked the car took a look at the hoses valve and said that there was no more freon in the system. That means that I'm looking at the complete 22-hour evaporator job, right? The evaporator also prevents the fans from working?
The car seems to have almost no options (no CD changer, no air leveling rear suspension). Just a sunroof which does not work and looks slanted when closed.
The radio says "WAIT", not sure if I will have the code after purchasing.
What kind of aftermarket units could I use to replace that one? (one that supports a bluetooth cell phone and an iPod would be nice).
The parking brake release handle is broken.
The owner wants $7000 for the car, is that a fair price given the mileage and the A/C problems? Should I pass and keep looking?
Since the evaporator will mostly fail at around 100K miles for those cars, shouldn't I bite the bullet and have it fixed for the rest of the life of that car?
Oh, and do you have any recommendation on shops on East Bay / Fremont / San Jose ?
Thanks for your advices.
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Gilles ("Jill")
09-23-2007, 06:45 PM
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Don't buy headache
It will cause you another 7,000 to repair what you mention,just waite and keep shopping you will get a nice and less touble one it seem like the old owner never care about his car.
Good luck
Good luck
