Does this seem normal to you? Thx!
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Does this seem normal to you? Thx!
I am looking at a 2001 55 two-tone, the car has 105k and looks in good shape. No accidents on CarFax.
I was looking over some paperwork from 7 years ago when it had 50k and there was some work done that I found interesting. On two separate visits it a short span it had all this below done:
Blower motor operation checked
Recommended maintenance performed
Spark plug(s) replaced
Spark plugs and wires replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Shift linkage repaired
A/C and heating system checked
Front carpet replaced
Interior trim repaired
Evaporator case drain hose repaired
Maintenance inspection completed
Seat memory computer/module replaced
Electrical system checked
Cabin air filter replaced
Blower motor controller replaced
Door sill plate/trim replaced
Cooling system checked
Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced
Headlight(s) replaced
Ashtray replaced
Console shifter trim replaced
Lighter replaced/repaired
Steering wheel replaced
Horn replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Brake light switch replaced
Front seat adjuster replaced
Electrical system checked
High mount brake light assembly replaced
Interior trim repaired
Blower motor controller replaced
Is this normal for these cars?
Thanks!
I was looking over some paperwork from 7 years ago when it had 50k and there was some work done that I found interesting. On two separate visits it a short span it had all this below done:
Blower motor operation checked
Recommended maintenance performed
Spark plug(s) replaced
Spark plugs and wires replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Shift linkage repaired
A/C and heating system checked
Front carpet replaced
Interior trim repaired
Evaporator case drain hose repaired
Maintenance inspection completed
Seat memory computer/module replaced
Electrical system checked
Cabin air filter replaced
Blower motor controller replaced
Door sill plate/trim replaced
Cooling system checked
Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced
Headlight(s) replaced
Ashtray replaced
Console shifter trim replaced
Lighter replaced/repaired
Steering wheel replaced
Horn replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Brake light switch replaced
Front seat adjuster replaced
Electrical system checked
High mount brake light assembly replaced
Interior trim repaired
Blower motor controller replaced
Is this normal for these cars?
Thanks!
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I have never seen so much replaced in two visits so close to each other and something must have happened!
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I am looking at a 2001 55 two-tone, the car has 105k and looks in good shape. No accidents on CarFax.
I was looking over some paperwork from 7 years ago when it had 50k and there was some work done that I found interesting. On two separate visits it a short span it had all this below done:
Blower motor operation checked
Recommended maintenance performed
Spark plug(s) replaced
Spark plugs and wires replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Shift linkage repaired
A/C and heating system checked
Front carpet replaced
Interior trim repaired
Evaporator case drain hose repaired
Maintenance inspection completed
Seat memory computer/module replaced
Electrical system checked
Cabin air filter replaced
Blower motor controller replaced
Door sill plate/trim replaced
Cooling system checked
Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced
Headlight(s) replaced
Ashtray replaced
Console shifter trim replaced
Lighter replaced/repaired
Steering wheel replaced
Horn replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Brake light switch replaced
Front seat adjuster replaced
Electrical system checked
High mount brake light assembly replaced
Interior trim repaired
Blower motor controller replaced
Is this normal for these cars?
Thanks!
I was looking over some paperwork from 7 years ago when it had 50k and there was some work done that I found interesting. On two separate visits it a short span it had all this below done:
Blower motor operation checked
Recommended maintenance performed
Spark plug(s) replaced
Spark plugs and wires replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Shift linkage repaired
A/C and heating system checked
Front carpet replaced
Interior trim repaired
Evaporator case drain hose repaired
Maintenance inspection completed
Seat memory computer/module replaced
Electrical system checked
Cabin air filter replaced
Blower motor controller replaced
Door sill plate/trim replaced
Cooling system checked
Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced
Headlight(s) replaced
Ashtray replaced
Console shifter trim replaced
Lighter replaced/repaired
Steering wheel replaced
Horn replaced
Engine/powertrain computer/module checked
Brake light switch replaced
Front seat adjuster replaced
Electrical system checked
High mount brake light assembly replaced
Interior trim repaired
Blower motor controller replaced
Is this normal for these cars?
Thanks!
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Very interesting points and I really appreciate the great feedback. I am running for the hills on this one guys! Sucks because it was exactly what I wanted but this is too abnormal for me to keep trying to find out what happened. Repairs were down at a MB dealership in Brooklyn, NY between 09/04 and 05/05. I called the dealership where the repairs were done, they told me no information could be released due to the owners privacy. I told them it was for sale at a dealership and they still would not budge!
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
Last edited by RPB; Jul 15, 2012 at 12:26 PM.
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Very interesting points and I really appreciate the great feedback. I am running for the hills on this one guys! Sucks because it was exactly what I wanted but this is too abnormal for me to keep trying to find out what happened. Repairs were down at a MB dealership in Brooklyn, NY between 09/04 and 05/05. I called the dealership where the repairs were done, they told me no information could be released due to the owners privacy. I told them it was for sale at a dealership and they still would not budge!
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
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Very interesting points and I really appreciate the great feedback. I am running for the hills on this one guys! Sucks because it was exactly what I wanted but this is too abnormal for me to keep trying to find out what happened. Repairs were down at a MB dealership in Brooklyn, NY between 09/04 and 05/05. I called the dealership where the repairs were done, they told me no information could be released due to the owners privacy. I told them it was for sale at a dealership and they still would not budge!
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
I can just imagine the seller kicking the air on that one lol
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2001 E320 Wagon, 2006 LBZ Silverado, 2007 E63 (sold), 2001 E55 (sold)
I bought mine with no records for a good price at the time and it came back to bite me in the ***. Including 2 sets of tires, I've dumped over $5,000 into since I bought it in May 2011.
Everything is finally squared away with it now which is nice. It's no longer a money pit at this point and is just a fast, comfortable and reliable DD.
Everything is finally squared away with it now which is nice. It's no longer a money pit at this point and is just a fast, comfortable and reliable DD.
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Very interesting points and I really appreciate the great feedback. I am running for the hills on this one guys! Sucks because it was exactly what I wanted but this is too abnormal for me to keep trying to find out what happened. Repairs were down at a MB dealership in Brooklyn, NY between 09/04 and 05/05. I called the dealership where the repairs were done, they told me no information could be released due to the owners privacy. I told them it was for sale at a dealership and they still would not budge!
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
I just need to be patient and wait for the right one. Good things come to those who wait, right.
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Beating up a dead horse here. Agree w/everyone else stay away. I had a friend who bought a E430 Salvage Title w/Flood damage. Sure the car drove great for the first year......after that he started having all kinds of electrical gremlins 
The car ended up needing an entire wire harness due to corrosion and of course one can't see this without taking the car apart. I told him not to buy it
Armani
The car ended up needing an entire wire harness due to corrosion and of course one can't see this without taking the car apart. I told him not to buy it
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E 63S Wagon Renntech, E55 Renntech, SL65, SL 55 030, ML, bunch of old ones--they come, they go...
Uh, has it ...
Occurred to any of you that the evaporator drain was clogged, ruined the carpet, and was replaced under warranty or at the dealer? And as far as the blower fan , that's quite a common problem with the 210, 55 or no. I'd just be glad to know it had been fixed. And if all those repairs had been funded by an insurer, it's a pretty safe bet that the car would have shown flood on at least one of the two services, if not both.
And if you think there are a lot of nice low mileage examples of these cars left out there "for a little more money", then I wish you luck. Most of these cars have 100 plus k miles, no history, and are out of the hands of enthusiasts. Anyway, he's moved on now, but don't just immediately jump to conclusions! If you havent had some issues with your 210, 55 or not, then consider yourself lucky. It's just a matter of who's going to ix them, you or the last guy. Or the next one.
And if you think there are a lot of nice low mileage examples of these cars left out there "for a little more money", then I wish you luck. Most of these cars have 100 plus k miles, no history, and are out of the hands of enthusiasts. Anyway, he's moved on now, but don't just immediately jump to conclusions! If you havent had some issues with your 210, 55 or not, then consider yourself lucky. It's just a matter of who's going to ix them, you or the last guy. Or the next one.
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Occurred to any of you that the evaporator drain was clogged, ruined the carpet, and was replaced under warranty or at the dealer? And as far as the blower fan , that's quite a common problem with the 210, 55 or no. I'd just be glad to know it had been fixed. And if all those repairs had been funded by an insurer, it's a pretty safe bet that the car would have shown flood on at least one of the two services, if not both.
And if you think there are a lot of nice low mileage examples of these cars left out there "for a little more money", then I wish you luck. Most of these cars have 100 plus k miles, no history, and are out of the hands of enthusiasts. Anyway, he's moved on now, but don't just immediately jump to conclusions! If you havent had some issues with your 210, 55 or not, then consider yourself lucky. It's just a matter of who's going to ix them, you or the last guy. Or the next one.
And if you think there are a lot of nice low mileage examples of these cars left out there "for a little more money", then I wish you luck. Most of these cars have 100 plus k miles, no history, and are out of the hands of enthusiasts. Anyway, he's moved on now, but don't just immediately jump to conclusions! If you havent had some issues with your 210, 55 or not, then consider yourself lucky. It's just a matter of who's going to ix them, you or the last guy. Or the next one.
My sense is that the opinions expressed were based on the OP's facts presented on the car he was considering. Nothing more - nothing less.
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Occurred to any of you that the evaporator drain was clogged, ruined the carpet, and was replaced under warranty or at the dealer? And as far as the blower fan , that's quite a common problem with the 210, 55 or no. I'd just be glad to know it had been fixed. And if all those repairs had been funded by an insurer, it's a pretty safe bet that the car would have shown flood on at least one of the two services, if not both.
And if you think there are a lot of nice low mileage examples of these cars left out there "for a little more money", then I wish you luck. Most of these cars have 100 plus k miles, no history, and are out of the hands of enthusiasts. Anyway, he's moved on now, but don't just immediately jump to conclusions! If you havent had some issues with your 210, 55 or not, then consider yourself lucky. It's just a matter of who's going to ix them, you or the last guy. Or the next one.
And if you think there are a lot of nice low mileage examples of these cars left out there "for a little more money", then I wish you luck. Most of these cars have 100 plus k miles, no history, and are out of the hands of enthusiasts. Anyway, he's moved on now, but don't just immediately jump to conclusions! If you havent had some issues with your 210, 55 or not, then consider yourself lucky. It's just a matter of who's going to ix them, you or the last guy. Or the next one.
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From: Bostonian Ma
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allenjdmb = Not disagreeing with you as anything is possible but very unlikely on a W210. I also owned a 99 E430 for 3 years and lurked around MBWorld and Benzwo** for sometime now and never heard of a Evap clogged drained.
