Best way to get rid of a broken down S Class
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1995 s420
Best way to get rid of a broken down S Class
The time has come to get rid of the best car I have ever had. For the past 11 years I have had this 1995 S420. Great car. But over the past few years she has been mean to me. Now she has a problem that my mechanic cannot figure out. He thinks its the throttle actuator but doesnt know for sure. I just bought a new car so I dont want to mess with it. 192k miles and lots of repairs, window regulators, power steering pump and when it gets to operating temp at 80 C then it has engine probs. What is the best way to get rid of it? I was thinking, a Pick N Pull, or donate it? Not sure about selling it since in CA it will not pass smog since it has its problem. I dont have time to part it out.
Thanks for the ideas
Thanks for the ideas
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Too many german broads
Me? its going good haha, still having issues with the car , have no idea i can only drive it the in city, when taking it on a 100 mile trip its great the 50 miles there then the 50miles back it starts shaking and has trouble accelerating,then eventually stalls when coming to a stop light after. Restarting, usually resets it though. Last time this was a issue , it was my engine harness which i could see was messed up. Not to mention I've had the tranny replaced 3 times.
sorry I do not mean to take over the thread.
sorry I do not mean to take over the thread.
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1999 S500
My 99 ML430 did the same thing but temp didn't matter. When ever I reved engine over 4,000 rpms, the while car shook! Problem, 2 blown cats and 2 clogged cats, put new exhaust from manifold back, 4 new cats and a borla muffler and she was screaming just like she did when I bought her.
Also,..I live in cali, how's the condition of ur interior and body?? I have a good 95 4.2 engine "119.975" and matching tranny. if car is in good condition I'd b interested. Let me know.
Also,..I live in cali, how's the condition of ur interior and body?? I have a good 95 4.2 engine "119.975" and matching tranny. if car is in good condition I'd b interested. Let me know.
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From: Fallbrook, California, USA
1997 Mercedes S420
Vehicle Donation
The time has come to get rid of the best car I have ever had. For the past 11 years I have had this 1995 S420. Great car. But over the past few years she has been mean to me. Now she has a problem that my mechanic cannot figure out. He thinks its the throttle actuator but doesnt know for sure. I just bought a new car so I dont want to mess with it. 192k miles and lots of repairs, window regulators, power steering pump and when it gets to operating temp at 80 C then it has engine probs. What is the best way to get rid of it? I was thinking, a Pick N Pull, or donate it? Not sure about selling it since in CA it will not pass smog since it has its problem. I dont have time to part it out.
Thanks for the ideas
Thanks for the ideas
Be sure they are a tax exempt organization authorized to give you a receipt for use as a tax deduction. Ask for a copy of the letter from the IRS. No copy - no car!
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My 99 ML430 did the same thing but temp didn't matter. When ever I reved engine over 4,000 rpms, the while car shook! Problem, 2 blown cats and 2 clogged cats, put new exhaust from manifold back, 4 new cats and a borla muffler and she was screaming just like she did when I bought her.
Also,..I live in cali, how's the condition of ur interior and body?? I have a good 95 4.2 engine "119.975" and matching tranny. if car is in good condition I'd b interested. Let me know.
Also,..I live in cali, how's the condition of ur interior and body?? I have a good 95 4.2 engine "119.975" and matching tranny. if car is in good condition I'd b interested. Let me know.
Richard
