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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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It is a pretty big car, depends on the size of your garage and how big the stalls are. I had a 2013 Tundra before my S550 and it is definitely smaller than that but not by a lot.
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I'm so excited to finally get that 'Cedes! Rockying it with the comrades will be half the fun! I might even park myself in its garage.
superpop- I have one of those standard two in one garages.
superpop- I have one of those standard two in one garages.
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I showed my wife the Youtube video of the facelift that showed the two types of tail light side by side. She loved the idea of the black stripes, then when she saw the LED and she liked those better.
So now im going to have to get LED when the project is complete, lol.
Taillights
So now im going to have to get LED when the project is complete, lol.
Taillights
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Don't let your wife see that cash. She'll insist you move out of that apartment and buy a new couch Haven't seen that much wrapped cash since Breaking Bad went off the air.
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Lol, I was smoking blunts and rolling around in my friends MB ML350 Bluetec 2014 when she flew to hawaii. Came over to my buddies apartment to "chill" and show him my bankbag of cash. Felt like santa claus hauling it around. When I got back to the car, Id spread the bricks around the car and drive around. Was a good time, but when I got bored and went to the bank to return it. They had to count each note..
In paris I spend three days(four nights) at the apartment we rented, watching Breaking bad on an Iphone.
In paris I spend three days(four nights) at the apartment we rented, watching Breaking bad on an Iphone.
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That's a cool picture of the pyramids. We should start calling you Fifty-Five Cent, flaunting all those stacks of Benjamins.
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Mine are one dollar bills. Looks like there's more that way. lol
The 'Cedes was picked up in Long Island today. Now on its 3k mile journey to Washington state.
The 'Cedes was picked up in Long Island today. Now on its 3k mile journey to Washington state.
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Surprise, surprise! Car was picked up this morning. The auction couldn't find the key. So it had to be forklifted onto the truck. Now I need to go to the stealership in order to start it. This means I have to get it forklifted off the truck and towed home after delivery.
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Surprise, surprise! Car was picked up this morning. The auction couldn't find the key. So it had to be forklifted onto the truck. Now I need to go to the stealership in order to start it. This means I have to get it forklifted off the truck and towed home after delivery.
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I called MB of Portland and they said $350 and 3 days shipping from Texas for a new key. Bring ID and proof of ownership(originals only). This means I cant get a key and drive it off the truck when it arrives.
Heres what the posting Said:
Lot #36271055 Details Glossary
Doc Type:
NY-MV-907A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE
Odometer: 77,676 mi. (ACTUAL)
Highlights:
Run and Drive
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary Damage:REAR END
Secondary Damage:
Est. Retail Value:$24,196 USD
VIN:WDDNG86X17A138547
Body Style:SEDAN 4DR
Color:BLACK
Engine Type:5.5L 8
Drive:ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:8
Fuel:GAS
Keys: YES
Notes:
Ill trade an autocheck report for a copy of my Carfax report.
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Nah, They said you can take it or get your money back. "There are no guarantees." The Russian truck driver said they couldn't find the key after looking around.
I called MB of Portland and they said $350 and 3 days shipping from Texas for a new key. Bring ID and proof of ownership(originals only). This means I cant get a key and drive it off the truck when it arrives.
Heres what the posting Said:
Lot #36271055 Details Glossary
Doc Type:
NY-MV-907A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE
Odometer: 77,676 mi. (ACTUAL)
Highlights:
Run and Drive
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary Damage:REAR END
Secondary Damage:
Est. Retail Value:$24,196 USD
VIN:WDDNG86X17A138547
Body Style:SEDAN 4DR
Color:BLACK
Engine Type:5.5L 8
Drive:ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:8
Fuel:GAS
Keys: YES
Notes:
Ill trade an autocheck report for a copy of my Carfax report.
I called MB of Portland and they said $350 and 3 days shipping from Texas for a new key. Bring ID and proof of ownership(originals only). This means I cant get a key and drive it off the truck when it arrives.
Heres what the posting Said:
Lot #36271055 Details Glossary
Doc Type:
NY-MV-907A SALVAGE CERTIFICATE
Odometer: 77,676 mi. (ACTUAL)
Highlights:
Run and Drive
Seller: State Farm Insurance
Primary Damage:REAR END
Secondary Damage:
Est. Retail Value:$24,196 USD
VIN:WDDNG86X17A138547
Body Style:SEDAN 4DR
Color:BLACK
Engine Type:5.5L 8
Drive:ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder:8
Fuel:GAS
Keys: YES
Notes:
Ill trade an autocheck report for a copy of my Carfax report.
The estimated retail value is amusing. That might be true if it was a non-branded car in good condition with a lot less miles.
If you had your car professionally repaired by a good body shop, it still wouldn't be more than a mid teens car with the branded title.
I have a feeling you're going to have a difficult time getting insurance on that car unless the repairs are done professionally and it goes through a full inspection that the DMV signs off on.