Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[clay via Mercedes]

BAT pricing, or standard?

W211 an option, or is that too much W220 troubles?

Here is what I found that is fresh

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/cto/6123311295.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/6165290109.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6178583722.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6130065334.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/6178237914.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/6183906247.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/cto/6165333129.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/6185922917.html




And some for Dan

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6170170873.html

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/6177489927.html





> On Jun 19, 2017, at 7:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just chalk 
> it up to my advancing age...
> 
> Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm looking for 
> a later model suitable for his use.  This would be a nice E320 W210 from 1998 
> through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making them.  A 1998-2000 diesel 
> would be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something I would like to avoid) but an 
> M112 gasser would be just fine, too.
> 
> I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from north of 
> the Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.
> 
> Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters.  I want a nice one and am willing 
> to pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.
> 
> If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for the right 
> car.  I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is on my side. 
> Just wanted to put this out there so people would be aware in case they see 
> something.
> 
> Thanks,
 
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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Dan Penoff via Mercedes]

Exactly.  I contacted the seller and addressed his pricing.  He admitted that 
he was “asking high” so he “had room to negotiate.”  I pointed out that pricing 
his car outrageously high would drive off a lot o potential buyers up front.  
He had started out at $8000, so he lowered his asking price to $7700.

Some concession.

I may go look at it later this week if I have time.  There are a couple other 
prospects I’m considering, and I’m also considering just sitting out for a 
month or so before I get serious.  Not sure what I’m going to do….

-D



> On Jun 19, 2017, at 5:41 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> A 97 should be about $3-4K. A really like new clean one with low mikes maybe 
> $5k on a good day.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2017, at 11:58 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Yeah, but given the choice if I went diesel I would rather have a turbo.  
>> There are a couple 97 non-turbos in the local market, but people seem to 
>> think they're made of some sort of precious metal.  I talked to this seller 
>> last week:
>> 
>> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6173396562.html
>> 
>> It sounds like a really nice car - one owner, service records, 108k on the 
>> clock, etc., etc., but $7700???  I don't see how. Maybe, just maybe I could 
>> see $5k.  But not $7700. Funny thing, he agreed with me, but he still wants 
>> that price.
>> 
>> Or am I being unrealistic?  I don't see him getting that kind of money for 
>> this car, especially since it's a bare bones model, too - it even has MBTex, 
>> not leather as he describes in the ad (I pulled the data card on it.)
>> 
>> -D
>> 
>>> On Jun 19, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> No reason to avoid a 97 non turbo. You already have one in the 124.
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>> 
 On Jun 19, 2017, at 9:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
 wrote:
 
 Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just 
 chalk it up to my advancing age...
 
 Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm looking 
 for a later model suitable for his use.  This would be a nice E320 W210 
 from 1998 through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making them.  A 
 1998-2000 diesel would be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something I would 
 like to avoid) but an M112 gasser would be just fine, too.
 
 I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from north of 
 the Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.
 
 Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters.  I want a nice one and am 
 willing to pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.
 
 If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for the 
 right car.  I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is on my 
 side. Just wanted to put this out there so people would be aware in case 
 they see something.
 
 Thanks,
 
 Dan
 
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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

A 97 should be about $3-4K. A really like new clean one with low mikes maybe 
$5k on a good day.

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> On Jun 19, 2017, at 11:58 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Yeah, but given the choice if I went diesel I would rather have a turbo.  
> There are a couple 97 non-turbos in the local market, but people seem to 
> think they're made of some sort of precious metal.  I talked to this seller 
> last week:
> 
> https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6173396562.html
> 
> It sounds like a really nice car - one owner, service records, 108k on the 
> clock, etc., etc., but $7700???  I don't see how. Maybe, just maybe I could 
> see $5k.  But not $7700. Funny thing, he agreed with me, but he still wants 
> that price.
> 
> Or am I being unrealistic?  I don't see him getting that kind of money for 
> this car, especially since it's a bare bones model, too - it even has MBTex, 
> not leather as he describes in the ad (I pulled the data card on it.)
> 
> -D
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> No reason to avoid a 97 non turbo. You already have one in the 124.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jun 19, 2017, at 9:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just 
>>> chalk it up to my advancing age...
>>> 
>>> Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm looking 
>>> for a later model suitable for his use.  This would be a nice E320 W210 
>>> from 1998 through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making them.  A 
>>> 1998-2000 diesel would be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something I would like 
>>> to avoid) but an M112 gasser would be just fine, too.
>>> 
>>> I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from north of 
>>> the Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.
>>> 
>>> Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters.  I want a nice one and am 
>>> willing to pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.
>>> 
>>> If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for the 
>>> right car.  I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is on my 
>>> side. Just wanted to put this out there so people would be aware in case 
>>> they see something.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Dan
>>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

The W124 with the OM606 isn't bad, but I'm not sure I would use the adjective 
"peppy" describing it.  Using that as a reference, the W210 is probably similar 
in performance.

-D

> On Jun 19, 2017, at 1:18 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> Reports are that the non-turbo 606 is as peppy as the OM603 turbo, so I see 
> no reason to avoid the 606NA.
> 


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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Dan--- via Mercedes 
June 19, 2017 at 11:58 AM
it even has MBTex, not leather as he describes in the ad (I pulled the 
data card on it.)


-D
MBTex is a plus..  You can always get a tree to hang from the mirror so 
it smells like "rich corinthian leather"

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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Curley McLain via Mercedes]

Reports are that the non-turbo 606 is as peppy as the OM603 turbo, so I 
see no reason to avoid the 606NA.



Dan--- via Mercedes 
June 19, 2017 at 9:54 AM
Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just 
chalk it up to my advancing age...


Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm 
looking for a later model suitable for his use. This would be a nice 
E320 W210 from 1998 through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making 
them. A 1998-2000 diesel would be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something 
I would like to avoid) but an M112 gasser would be just fine, too.


I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from 
north of the Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.


Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters. I want a nice one and am 
willing to pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.


If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for 
the right car. I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is 
on my side. Just wanted to put this out there so people would be aware 
in case they see something.


Thanks,

Dan


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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Yeah, but given the choice if I went diesel I would rather have a turbo.  There 
are a couple 97 non-turbos in the local market, but people seem to think 
they're made of some sort of precious metal.  I talked to this seller last week:

https://tampa.craigslist.org/pnl/cto/6173396562.html

It sounds like a really nice car - one owner, service records, 108k on the 
clock, etc., etc., but $7700???  I don't see how. Maybe, just maybe I could see 
$5k.  But not $7700. Funny thing, he agreed with me, but he still wants that 
price.

Or am I being unrealistic?  I don't see him getting that kind of money for this 
car, especially since it's a bare bones model, too - it even has MBTex, not 
leather as he describes in the ad (I pulled the data card on it.)

-D

> On Jun 19, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> No reason to avoid a 97 non turbo. You already have one in the 124.
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Jun 19, 2017, at 9:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just chalk 
>> it up to my advancing age...
>> 
>> Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm looking for 
>> a later model suitable for his use.  This would be a nice E320 W210 from 
>> 1998 through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making them.  A 1998-2000 
>> diesel would be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something I would like to avoid) 
>> but an M112 gasser would be just fine, too.
>> 
>> I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from north of 
>> the Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.
>> 
>> Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters.  I want a nice one and am willing 
>> to pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.
>> 
>> If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for the 
>> right car.  I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is on my 
>> side. Just wanted to put this out there so people would be aware in case 
>> they see something.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Dan
>> 
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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Randy Bennell via Mercedes]

On 19/06/2017 10:57 AM, Mountain Man via Mercedes wrote:

Dan wrote:

Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction...

A week ago my son drove a 2017 QX30 for a couple weeks work and
visited here.  He stopped down the road at a friend's house.  It was a
windy day.  Yep, Act of God totaled - 24" limb right on the driver
seat.
tin.man

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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Mountain Man via Mercedes]

Dan wrote:
> Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction...

A week ago my son drove a 2017 QX30 for a couple weeks work and
visited here.  He stopped down the road at a friend's house.  It was a
windy day.  Yep, Act of God totaled - 24" limb right on the driver
seat.
tin.man

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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

The 722.6 came in 97. 96 still has the old fashioned mechanical 722.3 or .4

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> On Jun 19, 2017, at 10:22 AM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes 
>  wrote:
> 
> A few basic comments on the model years:
> 2wd 210 sedans made from 1996-2002. Wagons 1998-2003, 4matic 1998-up. 2003 
> wagons seem to be rare, I don't think they were made for a full year.
> 
> Diesels (OM606) in USA from 1996-1999, turbocharged/intercooled 98-99.
> I guess the ultimate diesel would be a 99 with optional ESP. 
> 
> Facelift in 2000 model year included lowering the suspension and putting turn 
> signals in the side view mirror housings. So, for deep snow, 1998-99 4Matic 
> is probably the best, other than that facelifted versions are good. 
> 
> The later the year, the more likely to have COMAND. 
> 
> ESP was optional in 1999, may have been available in 1998, standard equipment 
> from 2000 onward. 
> 
> I can't remember when the five speed electronic transmission was introduced, 
> maybe 1997? I think they eliminated the torque converter drain plug mid year 
> in 1999, my 99 wagon has it.
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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes]

No reason to avoid a 97 non turbo. You already have one in the 124.

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> On Jun 19, 2017, at 9:54 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes  
> wrote:
> 
> Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just chalk 
> it up to my advancing age...
> 
> Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm looking for 
> a later model suitable for his use.  This would be a nice E320 W210 from 1998 
> through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making them.  A 1998-2000 diesel 
> would be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something I would like to avoid) but an 
> M112 gasser would be just fine, too.
> 
> I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from north of 
> the Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.
> 
> Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters.  I want a nice one and am willing 
> to pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.
> 
> If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for the right 
> car.  I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is on my side. 
> Just wanted to put this out there so people would be aware in case they see 
> something.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Dan
> 
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Re: [MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Mitch Haley via Mercedes]

A few basic comments on the model years:
2wd 210 sedans made from 1996-2002. Wagons 1998-2003, 4matic 1998-up. 2003 
wagons seem to be rare, I don't think they were made for a full year.

Diesels (OM606) in USA from 1996-1999, turbocharged/intercooled 98-99.
I guess the ultimate diesel would be a 99 with optional ESP. 

Facelift in 2000 model year included lowering the suspension and putting turn 
signals in the side view mirror housings. So, for deep snow, 1998-99 4Matic is 
probably the best, other than that facelifted versions are good. 

The later the year, the more likely to have COMAND. 

ESP was optional in 1999, may have been available in 1998, standard equipment 
from 2000 onward. 

I can't remember when the five speed electronic transmission was introduced, 
maybe 1997? I think they eliminated the torque converter drain plug mid year in 
1999, my 99 wagon has it.

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[MBZ] Car Hunt - W210 E320

[Dan--- via Mercedes]

Not sure if I put the word out or not, so if I'm repeating myself just chalk it 
up to my advancing age...

Since the 1994 S420 went the way of the big Coparts auction, I'm looking for a 
later model suitable for his use.  This would be a nice E320 W210 from 1998 
through 2001/2, or whenever they stopped making them.  A 1998-2000 diesel would 
be ideal (1997 was non-turbo, something I would like to avoid) but an M112 
gasser would be just fine, too.

I know many of these cars suffered from the tinworm, so cars from north of the 
Mason-Dixon Line are probably not candidates.

Lots of E320s down here, but many beaters.  I want a nice one and am willing to 
pay. 4Matic would be icing on the cake, but not required.

If you see something locally let me know. I'll travel/transport for the right 
car.  I've got roughly three months to find a car, so time is on my side. Just 
wanted to put this out there so people would be aware in case they see 
something.

Thanks,

Dan

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