Well I checked out the 5400 dollar 560 sel. It is honestly pretty straight but someone did a crappy repaint so the clear is flaking off in places, the accumulators are done, and it is leaking either power steering fluid or sls fluid down the front and on the steering knuckle. But it has good power and shifts etc. Idle a bit rough. Interior basically perfect. All gadgets work. Did not test cruise control. 120k carfax miles. The repaint is not hideous; looks ok from 10 feet, but definitely one of those budget things. A/C cool but not cold. Radio clicks but does not turn on; original blaupunkt cassette 1991. I could get used to the paint but chasing oil leaks is not my thing. Body is otherwise straight. Seemed like a 3k car with 120k miles. I offered him 4 in the end but doesnt seem like he will take it.
On Thu, Apr 15, 2021, 7:36 AM Jim Cathey <jim.cathey...@gmail.com> wrote: > Does the 560 really take premium? > > > I rarely gave mine that. Only in hot weather does it really > seem to make a difference. Typically I got maybe 17mpg, > would crest 20 on optimal trips. > > Electronics is a weak point, particularly things like cruise control > and HVAC. Vacuum pods don't last forever. I had a lot of trouble > with the self-leveling suspension leaking. Had a major overheating > event due to the washer tank thermostat coming apart. Lots of > rubber, in many roles, to go bad. > > You can read about mine until you get bored: > > http://formicapeak.com/~jimc/SEL.html > > Very pleasant car to drive, but definitely not a 240D in terms of > maintenance. > > -- Jim > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
