The 126 is the epitome of Mercedes Benz.
The SDL is the epitome of the 126 chassis.
Sounds like it may need the center link between the tierods some day,
but that is easy and not expensive.
Sounds like a nice car and it should have lower maint. costs than a
140. Especially since he has done all that work. May need upper
and lower ball joints some day.
Former owner of my 94 S420 is still interested in swapping for my
2003 S430 even. If you don't recall, here's what he's done with the
car since he got it in 2010:
The car spent its entire life in Palm Springs minus one year in
Orange County and the last 5 with me. The second owner purchased
at 100,000 miles and made the commute to LA. He overheated the car
and gave it to a mechanic who subsequently made the repairs and
sold to me at 185,XXX. We drove it back to Mobile from California.
Current mileage is 195,000 and below are only the major items that
have been replaced/repaired. Everything works on the car.
Items that have been replaced:
AC System
Climate Control Unit
Compressor/Dryer/Hoses
Suction Discharge hose (which is not made any longer)
Replaced ALL vac pods
Spent: $2,000 A/C shop alone
Engine
Rebuilt
Replaced various metal fuel lines
Replaced as needed plastic clamps on fuel lines
Purchased rebuilt cruise control amplifier
Odometer gear went out at 190,000 and was replaced immediately.
Wore gear was original.
Engine mounts
Replaced various fuel injectors
Suspension/Brakes
Idler arm repair kit
Replaced steering gear box with used unit
New Michelins at 187,582
Both tie rods
Replaced pads, rotors, calipers
Wheel speed sensors
Sway bars/links
Rear sub frame bushings
Transmission
Replaced with a rebuilt unit from Silver Star Transmission
Replaced both flex discs
Transmission mount
Body
Complete repaint $3500
No rust or rot
Interior
Interior swap from 1991 420sel
Upgraded to leather wheel
Replaced dash
New floor mats
New stereo/speakers
Needs attention:
SRS light on (clock springs have been replaced), still need to diagnose
Antilock light intermittent
Both rear speaker grills are cracked. Need repair/paint
Front door speaker grills need repaint
Small oil drip- have not investigated
Driver seat has tear on left side of seat bottom and mesh in
center of bottom has come apart at the seams in two spots.
Either one or both of the headlamp washers are inoperable
What do you guys think? It's obviously to my advantage if I was
interested in such a car.
Dan am I nuts or what?
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