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NZ Benz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320
Posts: 2555
| I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=28001...
Why would you let a car like this get that bad? If I had one of these I would take care of it or sell it.  |
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420 SE
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
I wonder if it isn't parked next to a rubbish bin for a reason???? |
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NZ Benz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320
Posts: 2555
| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
420 SE - 8/4/2006 4:26 AM
I wonder if it isn't parked next to a rubbish bin for a reason????
The thing is, I'm not a mechanic but looking at the condition of the car I can tell it is too far gone and that restoring would at this point be prohibited by the cost. Shame. How cool would a 126 limo be? |
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420 SE
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
^^^^^
Too true! |
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BenzDieselTuner
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
thats a cool car! |
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AsianML
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
That's a nice rug in the back! 
That's so sad, well at least the guy tried to restore it. |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
very sad. 
Having a limo must be hard to maintain, not to mention that he will have to park that outside all the time, because it won't fit in most American garages, unless you park it sideways, and it MIGHT fit, but still highly unlikely. |
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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
Posts: 1215
| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
Too bad! It would take more money to fix it than it would be worth. Find a nice old 70's 600 SWB. |
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Nutz
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
If it wasn't so far away,I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
Nutz - 8/4/2006 6:36 PM
If it wasn't so far away,I'd pick it up in a heartbeat.
how much would shipping to Alaska cost for a car like that Nutz? |
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Nutz
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
1996_S500 - 8/4/2006 6:24 PM Nutz - 8/4/2006 6:36 PM If it wasn't so far away,I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. how much would shipping to Alaska cost for a car like that Nutz? Around what the purchase price is if not more. |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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Nutz - 8/5/2006 12:04 AM
1996_S500 - 8/4/2006 6:24 PM Nutz - 8/4/2006 6:36 PM If it wasn't so far away,I'd pick it up in a heartbeat. how much would shipping to Alaska cost for a car like that Nutz? Around what the purchase price is if not more.
Ouch. A shipping price like that SUCKS. |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
I only see:
"This Listing Is Unavailable"
Which is guess is a good thing... |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
jdc1244 - 8/5/2006 1:30 PM
I only see:
"This Listing Is Unavailable"
Which is guess is a good thing...
I think it got relisted or something. This link works:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Other-89-420sel-limo-l... |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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It certainly is an 'other' all right. |
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Marsden
Classic MB
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Capital City USA
Vehicle(s): Mercedes-Benz
| RE: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
This guy is just too much fun: "If you bid on this car you own it there will be no bringing of the wife, mother in law, cousin, nephew, or kids over for tire kicking. That happened on the last limousine I sold from my collection and that guy is a spineless wimp. He even had the nerve to ask for his deposit back threw pay pal. So here is the deal you bid it you bought it and I will need cash or a cashiers check or personal check. I verify funds before releasing car. Yes you can do a pre purchase inspection. No you can not fiddle with the car or try to start it or ask me more stupid questions..." |
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Nutz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
What's with that VIN number?? WDBca xxxxxxxxxx. Should it not be WDB126xxxxxx or because it's a limo,it's different due to be converted by a coach builder? |
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NZ Benz
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New Zealand
Vehicle(s): 1993 300SEL/S320
Posts: 2555
| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
Nutz - 8/6/2006 5:56 PM
What's with that VIN number?? WDBca xxxxxxxxxx. Should it not be WDB126xxxxxx or because it's a limo,it's different due to be converted by a coach builder?
Might be because of the custom job like you say. I want to know what cost him 5 grand on that car already. Also with a car like this, what is it a 1988? So thats 18 years old. By the looks of this car it has been abused for a long time, when for a limo it was still current and able to be used. WTF? If you owned a limo why would you just let it go to rack and ruin? Maby the company went bust or something. I'm sure there is a story there somewhere.  |
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jdc1244
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
Nutz - 8/6/2006 5:56 PM
What's with that VIN number??
I assume it's an standard issue US market 420 SEL, hence the VIN. Perhaps the coach builder intended it to be sold in the US after the conversion and acquired a US market car from the factory.
In any event the car's a terrible mess. |
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1996_S500
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| RE: I guess this used to be a really nice 126, sad.
Here's a better example of a W126 Limo. It is older, and there are still a few problems with it, but overall, it is Much much Better:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=013&ite... |
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