Mar 28, 2016, 07:21 PM
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Table of Contents "S55's Endless Build Thread"
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
1. Car Forklifted Onto Delivery Truck Because Auction Had No Key
2. Finally Sees Car and Damage In Person on Delivery Truck
3. Videos of S-Class Forklifted Off Delivery Truck And Slid Into Garage
4. Additional Rear-End Damage Photos
5. Cost Breakdown For Vehicle and Parts as of 3/12/16
6. Key Arrives! First Start Up.
7. First Test Drive, Warning Lights Abound
8. Fixed Electrical Issues(?), Replaced Battery and Alternator
9. New Woodgrain Steering Wheel Installed
I finally bought it Fellas!
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Any salvage car is a risk, but when you're talking about big risk, big reward, that's the definition of a $5000 S63. And the car you bought also has a warning on the dash. (I'm not sure that's a fault on the S63. They may have just put the key in the Acc position to show the dash lights up.)
Personally I wouldn't touch either one of them, but if I was going to go that route I'd want something amazing when I came out the other side.
The discussion is moot anyway, you got what you got. Isn't the key coming this afternoon?
Personally I wouldn't touch either one of them, but if I was going to go that route I'd want something amazing when I came out the other side.
The discussion is moot anyway, you got what you got. Isn't the key coming this afternoon?
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stop breaking the guys *****, he bought a project to take a shot maybe it works out. Im eagerly awaiting. Its not my cup of tea but I appreciate the enthusiasm.
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Good idea to keep living in denial. This thread is likely to get even more amusing as it keeps going. And many of us like to be humored.
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Here's one as per Mike's recommendation.
It's an S63 with what appears to be damage with no airbag deployment.
The auction closes in 6 hours. Was at about $4,300. Might be in the same cost range to make it roadworthy. It does look like more work though.
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1833243...hId=1420447156
It has more enthusiast interest when done. If parted out, lots of desirable parts.
ABC might be a huge headache though. Definitely not boring.
It's an S63 with what appears to be damage with no airbag deployment.
The auction closes in 6 hours. Was at about $4,300. Might be in the same cost range to make it roadworthy. It does look like more work though.
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1833243...hId=1420447156
It has more enthusiast interest when done. If parted out, lots of desirable parts.
ABC might be a huge headache though. Definitely not boring.
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If anyone is timing the market and wants to know when the absolute bottom is, just wait until I sell. That's historically the true bottom.
The thread has evolved into three camps. The Naysayers, the Cheerleaders, and the Easily Amused. Of course it's easy to cheer when it's not your money. Any outcome will be entertaining for you. I'd like to see the Cheerleaders put their money where their mouths are, so to speak. There's a GoFundMe account. Donate $50 or $100 if you really believe in this guy and really want to help him. He needs to raise several thousand dollars for the bodywork. Otherwise you're just a spectator at the Colosseum rooting for the slave and ignoring the enormous, hungry lion.
Meanwhile, if me shutting up will somehow help the process, I'll shut up.
Edit, went to the site to donate myself, still not live. There may be another step involved in the other end.
The thread has evolved into three camps. The Naysayers, the Cheerleaders, and the Easily Amused. Of course it's easy to cheer when it's not your money. Any outcome will be entertaining for you. I'd like to see the Cheerleaders put their money where their mouths are, so to speak. There's a GoFundMe account. Donate $50 or $100 if you really believe in this guy and really want to help him. He needs to raise several thousand dollars for the bodywork. Otherwise you're just a spectator at the Colosseum rooting for the slave and ignoring the enormous, hungry lion.
Meanwhile, if me shutting up will somehow help the process, I'll shut up.
Edit, went to the site to donate myself, still not live. There may be another step involved in the other end.
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Originally Posted by DaveW68
There's something very fishy about this. The picture of the speedo in that car is not from an S63. Perhaps it's an AMG bodied S550 with poser badges? Or maybe the speedo was reprogrammed to purposely hide the mileage? Let the deceptive sale begin....
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Very strange that the dash isn't showing mileage. and that the speedo only goes to 160mph. The interior/brakes/exhaust/wheels are all AMG. Most posers would not go as far as swapping interiors/brakes. Most stop at badges/exhaust tips. That particular S63 is only good for parts I'm afraid, unless true mileage can be shown and there is no suspension damage.
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Originally Posted by DaveW68
But that speedo doesn't check out. Perhaps it came from another car and was added to the website by mistake? Or something shady is going on.
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if we're talking about a labour of love and rebuilding a car just to drive... this is it. although one headlight is about $2k-$4k depending on the type
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1613543...hId=1829846482
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1613543...hId=1829846482
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or this one might be an easy fix... similar to OP's car, this one has a repair estimate of $11k. Doesn't look to have any damage a mallet and some touchup pens can't fix
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1867612...hId=1250523911
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/1867612...hId=1250523911
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ok last one. Some of these repair estimates are beyond me...
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/4043951...chId=663297819
$102,582 to fix that car? come on now
http://www.copart.com/us/Lot/4043951...chId=663297819
$102,582 to fix that car? come on now
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This could benefit the OP...
instead A go fund me do like a pay per view/web based program and for a fee you can charge to watch the unveiling live of the "start up"
I'm not being funny I'm serious. I can't wait as I'm a nervous wreck here
instead A go fund me do like a pay per view/web based program and for a fee you can charge to watch the unveiling live of the "start up"
I'm not being funny I'm serious. I can't wait as I'm a nervous wreck here
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Originally Posted by amgm5s8
This could benefit the OP...
instead A go fund me do like a pay per view/web based program and for a fee you can charge to watch the unveiling live of the "start up"
I'm not being funny I'm serious. I can't wait as I'm a nervous wreck here
instead A go fund me do like a pay per view/web based program and for a fee you can charge to watch the unveiling live of the "start up"
I'm not being funny I'm serious. I can't wait as I'm a nervous wreck here
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Originally Posted by goosesedan
How do i place an Ad for tonight's telecast?
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So even if it closes out at $8500, there's no assurance the seller will approve and complete the sale.
I thought I saw something in s55's sale that indicated copart, so a quick search on an S63 turned up that car. The shot of the instrument cluster did look suspect, but it is an S63 by VIN. Allegedly "runs & drives".
It makes me think about grabbing a hail damaged late model car for my daughter to use.( not an S63 )
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Once he get's that key....and if it runs, I think he should attempt to drive it down to Vegas and visit the set of Pawn Stars to see what they'd offer for it. I heard that Chumlee might pay extra if it arrives uncleaned with used condoms, spoons, needles, and old blunts on the floor in the back.
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Payment sent........... 30secs would be perfect, the product i am selling would sell itself in less than 10secs!
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If anyone is timing the market and wants to know when the absolute bottom is, just wait until I sell. That's historically the true bottom.
The thread has evolved into three camps. The Naysayers, the Cheerleaders, and the Easily Amused. Of course it's easy to cheer when it's not your money. Any outcome will be entertaining for you. I'd like to see the Cheerleaders put their money where their mouths are, so to speak. There's a GoFundMe account. Donate $50 or $100 if you really believe in this guy and really want to help him. He needs to raise several thousand dollars for the bodywork. Otherwise you're just a spectator at the Colosseum rooting for the slave and ignoring the enormous, hungry lion.
Meanwhile, if me shutting up will somehow help the process, I'll shut up.
Edit, went to the site to donate myself, still not live. There may be another step involved in the other end.
The thread has evolved into three camps. The Naysayers, the Cheerleaders, and the Easily Amused. Of course it's easy to cheer when it's not your money. Any outcome will be entertaining for you. I'd like to see the Cheerleaders put their money where their mouths are, so to speak. There's a GoFundMe account. Donate $50 or $100 if you really believe in this guy and really want to help him. He needs to raise several thousand dollars for the bodywork. Otherwise you're just a spectator at the Colosseum rooting for the slave and ignoring the enormous, hungry lion.
Meanwhile, if me shutting up will somehow help the process, I'll shut up.
Edit, went to the site to donate myself, still not live. There may be another step involved in the other end.
