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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So far the only useful thing i got so far, is the Picture of the car......everything else is just duck tales from the OP. And of course the comedic value of this thread is priceless.
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Seeing as you've spoken with the previous owner before, it wouldn't hurt to get back in touch and ask him if he happens to have the paperwork/receipts/statements of work done on the Cedes filed away somewhere...if he does, you can send him a post paid return envelope for them etc (if he hasn't thrown it and based on receipts floating around in the car, sorta unlikely but no harm trying.)
And ask him about the airmatic
As for trying conditioner... I haven't run into any 'tips' of that nature that extend the life of the bags, and I researched heavily the things when looking to buy an MB because it's a known 'maintenance' item and one of the expensive ones.
And ask him about the airmatic
As for trying conditioner... I haven't run into any 'tips' of that nature that extend the life of the bags, and I researched heavily the things when looking to buy an MB because it's a known 'maintenance' item and one of the expensive ones.
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I googled Duck Tales, and the urban dictionary says it means to tell a lie. Lol, what about any of this is a lie? I really do have a salvage title S(with insurance mind you) with no money to fix it!
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Seeing as you've spoken with the previous owner before, it wouldn't hurt to get back in touch and ask him if he happens to have the paperwork/receipts/statements of work done on the Cedes filed away somewhere...if he does, you can send him a post paid return envelope for them etc (if he hasn't thrown it and based on receipts floating around in the car, sorta unlikely but no harm trying.)
And ask him about the airmatic
As for trying conditioner... I haven't run into any 'tips' of that nature that extend the life of the bags, and I researched heavily the things when looking to buy an MB because it's a known 'maintenance' item and one of the expensive ones.
And ask him about the airmatic
As for trying conditioner... I haven't run into any 'tips' of that nature that extend the life of the bags, and I researched heavily the things when looking to buy an MB because it's a known 'maintenance' item and one of the expensive ones.
When Airmatic struts fail, its because theres a tear in the rubber right? I understand a whole host of other issues, like a failed compressor or broken feed line may happen. but by and large its the rubber that dries and becomes brittle?
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here you go...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/arno...s-details.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/arno...s-details.html
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I wonder if this is how the OP's car was damaged:
https://www.facebook.com/gtspirit/vi...3448673910143/
https://www.facebook.com/gtspirit/vi...3448673910143/
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Last week some punk in a 92' Accord smashed into my old neighbors ML. My little brother has the clip of it on his phone(since my Dad has cameras all around the house). He lives at my Dads palace down the street, and is too busy Effing his GF atm to send it to me(Shes there cause my Dads on vacation in Maui for the week).
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Originally Posted by mercedesbenzs55
Last week some punk in a 92' Accord smashed into my old neighbors ML(Hit and Run cause the lil' runt didn't have insurance). My little brother has the clip of it on his phone(since my Dad has cameras all around the house). He lives at my Dads palace down the street, and is too busy Effing his GF atm to send it to me(Shes there cause my Dads on vacation in Maui for the week).
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I wonder if the guys in the Mustangs where part of the IROC club (Italian Retards Out Cruising)? If Benzs55 is still wondering why insurance rates are high for drivers under 25, see exhibit #1 above.
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Wow. Just spent the last 40 minutes trying to cover this thread. It was a handful. I still ask myself WHY are we all glued to this type of thread? What is that factor that keeps us glued?
Are most of us hoping for him to fail and see him in misery and for him to learn a lesson OR were we hoping he'd pull through it and see a success story of some guy who saved money buying a wrecked car and pull it off with DIY fixing? I know the answers of some of the guys here
But damn I gotta give it to the OP, with all the insults and let downs, he's hanging on still determined. But really was it worth it going through all this hassle? So far how much on top of the buying price did you invest on this already? I see a 2007 S550 with 82K miles for under $20K in California.
Was it worth it for you to go through this 'experience' to try and save money(I assume that was the factor in you buying this) instead of getting one that didn't need any work?
Anyways, I not sure on your current progress with this but good luck and hope it was worth it to you. I woulda gave up long ago much less make such a purchase.
The only way I would do this is if I were a body man myself or had hookups and knew all the ins and out and done a real thorough research. The people I met in the past who purchase from Copart were dealers that had their own body shops and bought cars to make profit. You took a great 'risk'. I hope it was worth it for you.
Are most of us hoping for him to fail and see him in misery and for him to learn a lesson OR were we hoping he'd pull through it and see a success story of some guy who saved money buying a wrecked car and pull it off with DIY fixing? I know the answers of some of the guys here
But damn I gotta give it to the OP, with all the insults and let downs, he's hanging on still determined. But really was it worth it going through all this hassle? So far how much on top of the buying price did you invest on this already? I see a 2007 S550 with 82K miles for under $20K in California.
Was it worth it for you to go through this 'experience' to try and save money(I assume that was the factor in you buying this) instead of getting one that didn't need any work?
Anyways, I not sure on your current progress with this but good luck and hope it was worth it to you. I woulda gave up long ago much less make such a purchase.
The only way I would do this is if I were a body man myself or had hookups and knew all the ins and out and done a real thorough research. The people I met in the past who purchase from Copart were dealers that had their own body shops and bought cars to make profit. You took a great 'risk'. I hope it was worth it for you.
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lmao
Nah, I was surprised how cheap insuring both cars was, and(like a girl who didn't know shes pregnant for 3 months) am keeping it.
Nah, I was surprised how cheap insuring both cars was, and(like a girl who didn't know shes pregnant for 3 months) am keeping it.
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Wow. Just spent the last 40 minutes trying to cover this thread. It was a handful. I still ask myself WHY are we all glued to this type of thread? What is that factor that keeps us glued?
Are most of us hoping for him to fail and see him in misery and for him to learn a lesson OR were we hoping he'd pull through it and see a success story of some guy who saved money buying a wrecked car and pull it off with DIY fixing? I know the answers of some of the guys here
But damn I gotta give it to the OP, with all the insults and let downs, he's hanging on still determined. But really was it worth it going through all this hassle? So far how much on top of the buying price did you invest on this already? I see a 2007 S550 with 82K miles for under $20K in California.
Was it worth it for you to go through this 'experience' to try and save money(I assume that was the factor in you buying this) instead of getting one that didn't need any work?
Anyways, I not sure on your current progress with this but good luck and hope it was worth it to you. I woulda gave up long ago much less make such a purchase.
The only way I would do this is if I were a body man myself or had hookups and knew all the ins and out and done a real thorough research. The people I met in the past who purchase from Copart were dealers that had their own body shops and bought cars to make profit. You took a great 'risk'. I hope it was worth it for you.
Are most of us hoping for him to fail and see him in misery and for him to learn a lesson OR were we hoping he'd pull through it and see a success story of some guy who saved money buying a wrecked car and pull it off with DIY fixing? I know the answers of some of the guys here
But damn I gotta give it to the OP, with all the insults and let downs, he's hanging on still determined. But really was it worth it going through all this hassle? So far how much on top of the buying price did you invest on this already? I see a 2007 S550 with 82K miles for under $20K in California.
Was it worth it for you to go through this 'experience' to try and save money(I assume that was the factor in you buying this) instead of getting one that didn't need any work?
Anyways, I not sure on your current progress with this but good luck and hope it was worth it to you. I woulda gave up long ago much less make such a purchase.
The only way I would do this is if I were a body man myself or had hookups and knew all the ins and out and done a real thorough research. The people I met in the past who purchase from Copart were dealers that had their own body shops and bought cars to make profit. You took a great 'risk'. I hope it was worth it for you.
Yet, I still feel its fine. As long as I've got a song in my heart, this car will see the light once again.
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Are most of us hoping for him to fail and see him in misery and for him to learn a lesson OR were we hoping he'd pull through it and see a success story of some guy who saved money buying a wrecked car and pull it off with DIY fixing? I know the answers of some of the guys here
