03-28-2016, 07:21 PM
Last edit by: IB Nolan
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!
04-14-2016, 07:57 PM
#1878
Senior Member
You are either naive or still clueless, but since I know you have read many of the posts in this and other forums I will say naive. Hopefully once you get the bodywork done you will have some quality time with your car before the bottomless money pit it is decides it wants to be fed eating your money leaving you broke. There is a reason most here would not own one of these cars without a warranty, much less an insurance write off from NYC with little to no service records.
BTW, all S class are money pits, not just yours.
BTW, all S class are money pits, not just yours.
04-14-2016, 08:19 PM
#1880
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Thread Starter
You are either naive or still clueless, but since I know you have read many of the posts in this and other forums I will say naive. Hopefully once you get the bodywork done you will have some quality time with your car before the bottomless money pit it is decides it wants to be fed eating your money leaving you broke. There is a reason most here would not own one of these cars without a warranty, much less an insurance write off from NYC with little to no service records.
BTW, all S class are money pits, not just yours.
BTW, all S class are money pits, not just yours.
The 'Cedes is my Sunday driver. This way I keep the miles low, and maintenance and wear to a minimum.
You tell 'em 1Bad!
Last edited by mercedesbenzs55; 04-14-2016 at 08:51 PM.
04-14-2016, 09:48 PM
#1884
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It seems that Mike has. He's very proud of his 2nd place nonsense medal and likes to talk smack to me for somehow being deemed as a 3rd place finisher. Although I have yet to see any physical proof of these medals. Please don't tell me mine is in the mail.
04-14-2016, 10:05 PM
#1886
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Originally Posted by nycphotography
Hey! Who died and left me in charge of the medals??? He better undie real quick now.
04-14-2016, 10:15 PM
#1888
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Yes, it is appropriate that you be the one determining braininess. It is because of you and this ridiculous thread that I was invited to join DENSA after MENSA booted me. Somebody at MENSA must have found out about this thread. Thanks a lot a$$hole!! 
04-15-2016, 08:25 AM
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OK, I made an account just to post one time, bare with me. I'm not saying anything to the OP, mainly just stating an outsiders observations, that being said I overall want him to succeed, but at this point that's like hoping I make it out of Thailand without an STD.
1- Mike5215 and DaveW68 are the reasons ive read through 70+ pages. You guys are like alcohol at a bar...it's why I'm here.
2- I have been a member on car forums for over 15 years, ranging from DSMs in my early days, to Corvette, Cadillac, Mopar, Lotus, and the forum responsible for finding this golden thread, Supraforums. In all my years, I have never seen a more useless thread full of great info. Numerous members on here took time to lend their opinion, some even professional opinions, even concerns of safety for his family that would ride in this car, to not only be ignored....but basically do the exact opposite.
3- I have always wanted an S class, always loved these cars. Hell, a member on Supraforums (Denroll) has one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, but I know my limits. Could I buy a S-Class, sure could. Could I afford one, not conveniently. I think that's what the OP doesn't understand, the continuous love/repair the car will need. He has mentioned he turbo'd cars before (Honda's), those owners make something out of nothing because they don't have the money, they are cheap to fix, and hardly ever break down. The S-class is basically the exact opposite of all of that. When you cant afford a $150 STAR scan....pretty sure that's checkmate.
4- When/if all is said and done and this car runs, the OP wont care how It looks because he is riding in a 'Cedes (sounds like a hooker in a meth den) and the people who he hangs out with clearly wont be able to tell the difference in quality work. I feel for the S-class community, to sit here and see one of their beloved cars being treat with such disregard for its overall well being. The funny thing is, no one here has even cared that he bought a salvage title S, it's the fact on the ill advised way of handling every situation possible. An S-class is a grown-ups car, not a big kids backyard T-bucket.
5- I also have no clue how the OP was able to save 12k to buy this car and be flat broke now when house hold income is north of 130k. Especially after stating how he saved 22k and I think it was 15k at separate times, then saved up another 13k to buy this car. I cant figure out why he wouldn't of waited another 5 months to save up money to buy one with no issues... None of the numbers add up, at all.
6- I will continue to read on and follow this story until he fades away and stops posting, or this becomes the longest public restoration in car forums history. But before I go I have to ask one question, I don't think its been asked so I'll just be blunt (no pun intended): Am I the only one who thinks OP is a drug Dealer?
1- Mike5215 and DaveW68 are the reasons ive read through 70+ pages. You guys are like alcohol at a bar...it's why I'm here.
2- I have been a member on car forums for over 15 years, ranging from DSMs in my early days, to Corvette, Cadillac, Mopar, Lotus, and the forum responsible for finding this golden thread, Supraforums. In all my years, I have never seen a more useless thread full of great info. Numerous members on here took time to lend their opinion, some even professional opinions, even concerns of safety for his family that would ride in this car, to not only be ignored....but basically do the exact opposite.
3- I have always wanted an S class, always loved these cars. Hell, a member on Supraforums (Denroll) has one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, but I know my limits. Could I buy a S-Class, sure could. Could I afford one, not conveniently. I think that's what the OP doesn't understand, the continuous love/repair the car will need. He has mentioned he turbo'd cars before (Honda's), those owners make something out of nothing because they don't have the money, they are cheap to fix, and hardly ever break down. The S-class is basically the exact opposite of all of that. When you cant afford a $150 STAR scan....pretty sure that's checkmate.
4- When/if all is said and done and this car runs, the OP wont care how It looks because he is riding in a 'Cedes (sounds like a hooker in a meth den) and the people who he hangs out with clearly wont be able to tell the difference in quality work. I feel for the S-class community, to sit here and see one of their beloved cars being treat with such disregard for its overall well being. The funny thing is, no one here has even cared that he bought a salvage title S, it's the fact on the ill advised way of handling every situation possible. An S-class is a grown-ups car, not a big kids backyard T-bucket.
5- I also have no clue how the OP was able to save 12k to buy this car and be flat broke now when house hold income is north of 130k. Especially after stating how he saved 22k and I think it was 15k at separate times, then saved up another 13k to buy this car. I cant figure out why he wouldn't of waited another 5 months to save up money to buy one with no issues... None of the numbers add up, at all.
6- I will continue to read on and follow this story until he fades away and stops posting, or this becomes the longest public restoration in car forums history. But before I go I have to ask one question, I don't think its been asked so I'll just be blunt (no pun intended): Am I the only one who thinks OP is a drug Dealer?
Last edited by usmccharles; 04-15-2016 at 08:33 AM.
04-15-2016, 09:38 AM
#1898
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Originally Posted by mercedesbenzs55
Dave, My best friends brother is mentally retarded. The Blazers basketball team pay for his 24 hour medical care.
04-15-2016, 09:44 AM
#1899
MBWorld Fanatic!
Originally Posted by usmccharles
OK, I made an account just to post one time, bare with me. I'm not saying anything to the OP, mainly just stating an outsiders observations, that being said I overall want him to succeed, but at this point that's like hoping I make it out of Thailand without an STD.
1- Mike5215 and DaveW68 are the reasons ive read through 70+ pages. You guys are like alcohol at a bar...it's why I'm here.
2- I have been a member on car forums for over 15 years, ranging from DSMs in my early days, to Corvette, Cadillac, Mopar, Lotus, and the forum responsible for finding this golden thread, Supraforums. In all my years, I have never seen a more useless thread full of great info. Numerous members on here took time to lend their opinion, some even professional opinions, even concerns of safety for his family that would ride in this car, to not only be ignored....but basically do the exact opposite.
3- I have always wanted an S class, always loved these cars. Hell, a member on Supraforums (Denroll) has one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, but I know my limits. Could I buy a S-Class, sure could. Could I afford one, not conveniently. I think that's what the OP doesn't understand, the continuous love/repair the car will need. He has mentioned he turbo'd cars before (Honda's), those owners make something out of nothing because they don't have the money, they are cheap to fix, and hardly ever break down. The S-class is basically the exact opposite of all of that. When you cant afford a $150 STAR scan....pretty sure that's checkmate.
4- When/if all is said and done and this car runs, the OP wont care how It looks because he is riding in a 'Cedes (sounds like a hooker in a meth den) and the people who he hangs out with clearly wont be able to tell the difference in quality work. I feel for the S-class community, to sit here and see one of their beloved cars being treat with such disregard for its overall well being. The funny thing is, no one here has even cared that he bought a salvage title S, it's the fact on the ill advised way of handling every situation possible. An S-class is a grown-ups car, not a big kids backyard T-bucket.
5- I also have no clue how the OP was able to save 12k to buy this car and be flat broke now when house hold income is north of 130k. Especially after stating how he saved 22k and I think it was 15k at separate times, then saved up another 13k to buy this car. I cant figure out why he wouldn't of waited another 5 months to save up money to buy one with no issues... None of the numbers add up, at all.
6- I will continue to read on and follow this story until he fades away and stops posting, or this becomes the longest public restoration in car forums history. But before I go I have to ask one question, I don't think its been asked so I'll just be blunt (no pun intended): Am I the only one who thinks OP is a drug Dealer?
1- Mike5215 and DaveW68 are the reasons ive read through 70+ pages. You guys are like alcohol at a bar...it's why I'm here.
2- I have been a member on car forums for over 15 years, ranging from DSMs in my early days, to Corvette, Cadillac, Mopar, Lotus, and the forum responsible for finding this golden thread, Supraforums. In all my years, I have never seen a more useless thread full of great info. Numerous members on here took time to lend their opinion, some even professional opinions, even concerns of safety for his family that would ride in this car, to not only be ignored....but basically do the exact opposite.
3- I have always wanted an S class, always loved these cars. Hell, a member on Supraforums (Denroll) has one of the most beautiful cars I've ever seen, but I know my limits. Could I buy a S-Class, sure could. Could I afford one, not conveniently. I think that's what the OP doesn't understand, the continuous love/repair the car will need. He has mentioned he turbo'd cars before (Honda's), those owners make something out of nothing because they don't have the money, they are cheap to fix, and hardly ever break down. The S-class is basically the exact opposite of all of that. When you cant afford a $150 STAR scan....pretty sure that's checkmate.
4- When/if all is said and done and this car runs, the OP wont care how It looks because he is riding in a 'Cedes (sounds like a hooker in a meth den) and the people who he hangs out with clearly wont be able to tell the difference in quality work. I feel for the S-class community, to sit here and see one of their beloved cars being treat with such disregard for its overall well being. The funny thing is, no one here has even cared that he bought a salvage title S, it's the fact on the ill advised way of handling every situation possible. An S-class is a grown-ups car, not a big kids backyard T-bucket.
5- I also have no clue how the OP was able to save 12k to buy this car and be flat broke now when house hold income is north of 130k. Especially after stating how he saved 22k and I think it was 15k at separate times, then saved up another 13k to buy this car. I cant figure out why he wouldn't of waited another 5 months to save up money to buy one with no issues... None of the numbers add up, at all.
6- I will continue to read on and follow this story until he fades away and stops posting, or this becomes the longest public restoration in car forums history. But before I go I have to ask one question, I don't think its been asked so I'll just be blunt (no pun intended): Am I the only one who thinks OP is a drug Dealer?
