Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Might be a better deal than my $2000 one with parchment interior and 235k miles if you get it for $5k or so. I had to have the seller take mine to an indy shop for transmission and steering work before I could drive it home, so I had $3k into a car that needed tires by the time I had it in my driveway. Aside from some light bubbles at a corner of the sunroof, mine is rust free after a hard life in NH and MA. Make sure the transmission doesn't do anything odd. Most electronic problems with trans can be fixed with a $200 conductor plate and $100 worth of ATF. Probably a $700 job at the dealer. It's got a pop up sunroof, does the roof retract smoothly, and pop up too? Do the displays for climate control and radio work? Mine have a lot of dead LCD segments. As with any ACC car, make sure the climate control functions as intended. How old are the accumulators in the rear suspension? Pay attention to any warnings from the instrument cluster. When do they say it was last serviced? When does the dash display say it needs another service? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Robert Koziak wrote: While I am asking what tires would you suggest if I get the car? These are clearly the best performing all season tires for it, but customer reports of sidewall failures made me pick something else: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=ContinentaltireModel=ExtremeContact+DWSpartnum=155WR6ECDWSvehicleSearch=falsefromCompare1=yes I narrowed my choices down to these two and then bought the Generals. The Kumhos seem to have a better reputation as a performance tire, the Generals might be a bit better in snow. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=KumhotireModel=Ecsta+4Xpartnum=155WR6E4XvehicleSearch=falsefromCompare1=yes http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=GeneraltireModel=G-MAX+AS-03partnum=155WR6GMAS03vehicleSearch=falsefromCompare1=yes Jury's still out on my pick, but so far I'm happy with them. Get General Altimax Artic or take a look at Nokian if you want dedicated snow tires. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Robert Koziak wrote: Thanks to all for the feedback! I am not sure I know what comand climate control is. COMAND was the name for replacing the CC panel with a navigation screen. Early versions are not highly regarded, and map updates are either overpriced or unobtainable. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Mitch, The present owner has no service records, but besides the door dings the car looks really clean and well maintained. It's originally from Greenwich Connecticut so I am hoping to call Mercedes Dealers in the area and see if they will release service records. I assume he used a dealer, The radio screen has a slight crack and discoloration but works. Hopefully this does not get worse. I didn't realize there is a way to see when it needs the next service...good idea. The VIN WDBJH82F9XX023290 comes back with no ssues on a simple auto check search but it has no details. The feedback is appreciated! Bob -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 10:25 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior Might be a better deal than my $2000 one with parchment interior and 235k miles if you get it for $5k or so. I had to have the seller take mine to an indy shop for transmission and steering work before I could drive it home, so I had $3k into a car that needed tires by the time I had it in my driveway. Aside from some light bubbles at a corner of the sunroof, mine is rust free after a hard life in NH and MA. Make sure the transmission doesn't do anything odd. Most electronic problems with trans can be fixed with a $200 conductor plate and $100 worth of ATF. Probably a $700 job at the dealer. It's got a pop up sunroof, does the roof retract smoothly, and pop up too? Do the displays for climate control and radio work? Mine have a lot of dead LCD segments. As with any ACC car, make sure the climate control functions as intended. How old are the accumulators in the rear suspension? Pay attention to any warnings from the instrument cluster. When do they say it was last serviced? When does the dash display say it needs another service? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
There is a MB dealership in Greenwich. Not sure if they can legally disclose anything to you. Coming from Greenwich is probably a good thing, aside from salt use. Sent from my iPhone On Jan 6, 2013, at 10:42 AM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Mitch, The present owner has no service records, but besides the door dings the car looks really clean and well maintained. It's originally from Greenwich Connecticut so I am hoping to call Mercedes Dealers in the area and see if they will release service records. I assume he used a dealer, The radio screen has a slight crack and discoloration but works. Hopefully this does not get worse. I didn't realize there is a way to see when it needs the next service...good idea. The VIN WDBJH82F9XX023290 comes back with no ssues on a simple auto check search but it has no details. The feedback is appreciated! Bob -Original Message- From: Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sun, Jan 6, 2013 10:25 am Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior Might be a better deal than my $2000 one with parchment interior and 235k miles if you get it for $5k or so. I had to have the seller take mine to an indy shop for transmission and steering work before I could drive it home, so I had $3k into a car that needed tires by the time I had it in my driveway. Aside from some light bubbles at a corner of the sunroof, mine is rust free after a hard life in NH and MA. Make sure the transmission doesn't do anything odd. Most electronic problems with trans can be fixed with a $200 conductor plate and $100 worth of ATF. Probably a $700 job at the dealer. It's got a pop up sunroof, does the roof retract smoothly, and pop up too? Do the displays for climate control and radio work? Mine have a lot of dead LCD segments. As with any ACC car, make sure the climate control functions as intended. How old are the accumulators in the rear suspension? Pay attention to any warnings from the instrument cluster. When do they say it was last serviced? When does the dash display say it needs another service? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
[MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
get a pre purchase inspection. I assume you took if for a ride and everything seems worth putting cash down now. If he is willing to have a shop check it and give you news of hidden issues, then buy after the inspection. Not willing to let it get inspected, walk away clay On Jan 5, 2013, at 1:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
What Clay said. Invest in a PPI from a trusted dealer or independent mechanic and see how it looks to their discriminating eye. That way you'll know if it's worth pursuing and you may even have some leverage if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.) I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list member in most cases Dan On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
The seller was very willing to let me take it to a mechanic which I am arranging for Monday. I was concerned about known issues for that year and model (ie transmission, head gasket etc.) Should I be concerned about major maintenance work needed at 97K like timing belt. In addition is that a reasonable price if everything checks out. I need to invest in new tires so that cost has to be condidered too. While I am asking what tires would you suggest if I get the car? Bob -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 5:04 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior What Clay said. Invest in a PPI from a trusted dealer or independent mechanic and see how it looks to their discriminating eye. That way you'll know if it's worth pursuing and you may even have some leverage if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.) I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list member in most cases Dan On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Mitch? Oh Mitch? Mitch does very thorough research and he bought one of these about a year ago. On Jan 5, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Apparently if the climate control is COMAND, stay away. Stability control (I forgot the acronym) is a plus (there was a thread on this a couple days back). He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Then, yes, he is doing a hard sell. Sorry. Get a PPI, like the others said. Even a Firestone $20 inspection is better than nothing. If the seller balks at that, that is a bad sign. There is a contingent (overwhelming majority?) of us on this list that do our own maintenance and repairs. If you have to pay the dealer or an independent mechanic, big repairs can become quite expensive. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
My father had one and put 288,000 miles on it. Overall, it was excellent. He changed the oil with Mobil One every 7500 miles and the result was an engine that still performed liked new and didn't consume oil at that high mileage. Biggest expensive repairs were transmission replacement, and a major tuneup including coil packs. If he had serviced the trans like he did the engine, it would have lasted much longer... make sure this is done. Also, watch out for rust... its still a huge problems with these cars, much more so than earlier models. Peel back the door seals, look all over the body for bubbling, and check the front suspension spring perches if its a 2WD model. All in all, despite the W210 being one of my least favorite modern Mercedes, its a good reliable car. Jaime On Sat, Jan 5, 2013 at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
What he said. I did PPI on Froggy. Same indy who is now doing the work to get her back on the road. These are not items that showed up on the report, because they were functional at that point. That they failed 8 months in, he could not predict. I did all the work items he noted for the car. Probably should have done points and contacts, but did not. Should have assumed that everything would fail, prompting me to placed a massive order with Q, just in case. WIth the current state I could just get a parts car and hope what I strip from it works. If it looks fine, you know obvious defects can be dealt with for a reasonable fee, jump in clay On Jan 5, 2013, at 2:04 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: What Clay said. Invest in a PPI from a trusted dealer or independent mechanic and see how it looks to their discriminating eye. That way you'll know if it's worth pursuing and you may even have some leverage if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.) I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list member in most cases Dan On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Get the best tires you can afford. Make sure they will do all you need in your environment. From my perspective, this model year is smack in the middle of the no buy, why did they hire untrained simians, are these supposed to be dodge or benz, cars? Value really depends on what you want to do with it, where in the nation you happen to be, and how desirable it is in your locale. I know of a few people who head to LAX to pick up audi all wheel drive wagons, drive them up to SEA and then make a few grand on them. Very desirable in the great northwet, not so much down in the valley of glitz. clay On Jan 5, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: The seller was very willing to let me take it to a mechanic which I am arranging for Monday. I was concerned about known issues for that year and model (ie transmission, head gasket etc.) Should I be concerned about major maintenance work needed at 97K like timing belt. In addition is that a reasonable price if everything checks out. I need to invest in new tires so that cost has to be condidered too. While I am asking what tires would you suggest if I get the car? Bob -Original Message- From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 5:04 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior What Clay said. Invest in a PPI from a trusted dealer or independent mechanic and see how it looks to their discriminating eye. That way you'll know if it's worth pursuing and you may even have some leverage if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.) I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list member in most cases Dan On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: Hi Guys, I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean car fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller who worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a new car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering him much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing too bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of the headlights so that might have to be replaced. I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Sincerely, Bob K ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior
Thanks to all for the feedback! I am not sure I know what comand climate control is. Are there different types of climate control with different models? Sorry if its a dumb question. Also I should have clarified the not hard sell a little better. I was watching the car on ebay and it was also listed locally for 10 days. We conversed back and forth with emails and I asked if he would accept an offer. At the beginning he told me the car was going to be traded in if it did not sell and would consider offers at the end of the auction. -Original Message- From: Rick Knoble rickkno...@hotmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 5:22 pm Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue w/tan interior Mitch? Oh Mitch? Mitch does very thorough research and he bought one of these about a year ago. On Jan 5, 2013, at 3:46 PM, Robert Koziak rkmerce...@aol.com wrote: I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that year and model car? Apparently if the climate control is COMAND, stay away. Stability control (I forgot the acronym) is a plus (there was a thread on this a couple days back). He is not doing a hard sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. Then, yes, he is doing a hard sell. Sorry. Get a PPI, like the others said. Even a Firestone $20 inspection is better than nothing. If the seller balks at that, that is a bad sign. There is a contingent (overwhelming majority?) of us on this list that do our own maintenance and repairs. If you have to pay the dealer or an independent mechanic, big repairs can become quite expensive. Rick Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to 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
