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Is this guy full of it, or what?
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Posted 3/5/2009 6:56 PM
cmitch
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Ala-Tenn
Vehicle(s): 2002 ML320, 2005 S430 4Matic, 2010 F150 Super Crew
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Is this guy full of it, or what?

Here is this ebayer's description of this ML430 for sale:

I will try and do this car justice but I am unsure I can.  There were 2 cars purchased or furnished to Classic Car Motoring in the Birmingham Alabama by Mercedes Benz of Alabama (Vance M-series Plant) for the Brabus Package assembly.  There was a ML 430 finished in white and this one finished in Mercedes Red.  These cars were auctioned, the white car being purchase by Hanna Steel Corporation Founder, Mr. Pete Hanna.  The Red car was purchased by Classic Car Motoring them (as they were the company who did the custom work) and owned by them until a friend purchased. I purchased the vehicle from my friend on 01/12/2006.  I love this car; it is so much fun to drive.  I can tell you the white ML could not be bought for any amount of money; it is simply not for sale.  I must admit I am not a tech or expert, but can tell you this car well exceeds the ML 55 series in every way.  This car is equipped with brembo brakes, bilstein shocks, AMG exhaust, AMG Gauges, and many other AMG components.  It is Lowered and handles like a race car indeed.  All service is up to date with A and B service having been completed.  All service work has been done at Crown Mercedes Birmingham Alabama and Mercedez Bens of Fort Lauderdale.  Car Fax is pristine and very detailed and very clean indeed.  Car needs nothing that I am aware of; it only has little nicks and etc... from road driving it is not show quality but very nice indeed.  My wife has used it as a driver everyday and we have NO complaints.  I am offering this car for sale due a change in job.  We are the third owners, Non - smokers, and no pets or small children.  I call this VERY CLEAN as far as condition.  I put new Falken about 8 months ago.  Its ready to drive anywhere you want to take and we welcome any inspections prior to bidding.  No disappointments here!!  Really too much to list here but if you buy it you will love it. Good Luck and I do reserve the right to end this Auction early.  I consider myself motivated and if you are interested in buying this car prior to the end of the auction feel free to contact me.  I appreciate your interest and will answer all questions promptly.   This Mercedes is sitting on 20's and with the high dollar Brabus wheels too. The Title is being held by AAFCU, I will provide the title within 2 weeks after the funds are in hand and clear.  If you would like to contact me,  please call between 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM Local time at  954-540-0915.

And what I found out from VIN decoder:

 

Brief version

VIN 4JGAB72E8YA186873
Model ML 430
Chassis 1631721A186873
Engine 113942 30 178567
Transmission 722663 02 039027
Order 0 0 706 64919
Cab 00000
Delivery date 30.03.00
Dealer Puerto Rico / USA (706)
Interior leather grey / orion gray (268)
Paint
040 black (T) (с 01.01.1963)
Options
293 trunk set, 3-piece
sidebag in rear left and right (с 01.01.1995)
357 Unknown code
414 electric tilting/sliding roof in glass version (с 01.10.1988)
461 instrument with mileage reading and english lettering (с 01.04.1990)
494 California version
version for USA/California/Canada (с 01.01.1996)
522 Reims adapter
636 elimination of warning triangle (с 01.03.1973)
723 trunk covering (с 01.06.1996)
800 Change of year of model, last figure shows new model year
810 loudspeaker, sound package
sound package (bose) (с 01.12.1986)
819 CD changer - alpine - in trunk (с 31.07.1992)
840 elimination of all-wheel drive 4 x 2 (for cross-country vehicles only)
dark tinted glass (с 01.10.1994)
873 seat heater for left and right front seats (с 01.02.1984)
887 lockable safe (с 01.10.1994)


Now, this vehicle was BLACK when it left the factory, NOT red. I've never seen a RED ML before and did not think they made one. I guess this proves it. Also, it has been badged a 'Brabus'. Yeah, right. Here's some pics and a link to the site:

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#145878
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Posted 3/6/2009 9:56 AM
Benzcowboy
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Date registered: May 2006
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Vehicle(s): 2009 GL450 2005 E320
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RE: Is this guy full of it, or what?

Full of it......... Look at this pic.

 

 The wood trim doesn't even match.


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Posted 3/31/2009 2:34 PM
Ed Mclass
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Vehicle(s): 1958 180a, 2010 GLK, 2000 G 500, 2005 SLK 350
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Re: Is this guy full of it, or what?

Katrina ML?
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Posted 4/7/2009 5:45 PM
Noodles

Date registered: Dec 1899
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Re: Is this guy full of it, or what?

I just grilled him with questions on Ebay.

I am tempted to report the item because it is a scam.
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Posted 4/7/2009 5:46 PM
Noodles

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Re: Is this guy full of it, or what?

oops double post.

Edited by Noodles 4/7/2009 5:48 PM
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