"maristgrad" (maristgrad)
07/24/2014 at 13:05 • Filed to: None
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"maristgrad" (maristgrad)
07/24/2014 at 13:05 • Filed to: None | 3
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I recently took delivery of this gem of a german luxury vehicle from Copart salvage yards. I paid $500 and some change for it. So far in my limited driving, I've had to fix a tire and top off the fluids. Transmission shifts smoothly and the engine pulls strong. I was able to do a bunch of burns outs, STR8 - OPPO! (I'll upload those videos shortly) I'm probably going to clean it up and sell it but I think there's fun to be had in this regal blast from the past.
Here are the details
1996 Mercedes Benz S-Class
Body Style: SEDAN 4DR
Color: BLUE
Engine Type: 3.2L 6
Drive: REAR-WHEEL DRIVE
Cylinder: 6
Fuel: GAS
Rebuilt title
Miles: 250k
Alignment is slightly off
What do you guys think, was $500 a good deal on a legendary german car that runs and drives without any major issues?
PS9
> maristgrad
07/24/2014 at 13:08 |
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Salvage yards have functioning cars at dirt cheap prices? WAT...Why would someone scrap it if it still works?
SaabE39
> maristgrad
07/24/2014 at 13:08 |
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I'm shocked you managed to do one in the 6 cyl model. Uncle had a 300SE and it felt like a slug compared to our 400SEL. I'm not sure exactly how much profit you will make off of it but hoon it!!
Jagvar
> maristgrad
07/24/2014 at 13:22 |
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Parts for the W140 are plentiful now, so you shouldn't have much of a problem doing the bodywork. And it was smart of you to go with the S320. It's the most desirable model in the used market, as it wasn't plagued by a lot of the issues that killed its V8 and V12 brethren.
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maristgrad
> PS9
07/24/2014 at 13:41 |
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My question exactly, the seller in this car was an insurance company. Check out copart.com, there's a ton of great salvage cars on there.
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maristgrad
> Jagvar
07/24/2014 at 13:42 |
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I know, it's so weird looking under the hood and seeing a much smaller engine in there. I've only been around the V8 and V12s