Discussion
First off I know nothing about Mercedes cars apart from the obvious but an elderly neighbour of mine who is due to move house has a 1995 420 Mercedes that has been dry stored since 2002.
I was asked if I wanted to buy it and I have to say if I could face the appalling fuel economy I probably would as it's a nice car with some faults.
Looking it over with a friend it's tidy, nice leather interior and as far as I can see only one tiny bubble of rust near the front grille. That said some rotter has keyed the bonnet so that would need spraying. It's an auto and really does look the part, nice rich dark blue paintwork.
The engine was fine last time it was started which is some years back, the brakes are not seized and one tyre has a slow puncture.
Are these desirable cars is the basic question or should she simply scrap it?
I'm unreliably told that parts for these fetch a good price but I don't want to break it as I don't want to store it as I don't want a divorce.
Any help will be welcomed!
Mike
I was asked if I wanted to buy it and I have to say if I could face the appalling fuel economy I probably would as it's a nice car with some faults.
Looking it over with a friend it's tidy, nice leather interior and as far as I can see only one tiny bubble of rust near the front grille. That said some rotter has keyed the bonnet so that would need spraying. It's an auto and really does look the part, nice rich dark blue paintwork.
The engine was fine last time it was started which is some years back, the brakes are not seized and one tyre has a slow puncture.
Are these desirable cars is the basic question or should she simply scrap it?
I'm unreliably told that parts for these fetch a good price but I don't want to break it as I don't want to store it as I don't want a divorce.
Any help will be welcomed!
Mike
When you say model it says S420 on the boot. Can't get mileage as no battery but it won't be too high as it was only driven properly for 3 years and then only occasionally after that so I'm not expecting mega miles. The owner emigrated to the USA and never got round to shipping the car out so I was told by his Mum he only used it for 3 years.
When you say fuel is OK - I assume you don't mean fuel economy is OK as that was quoted as sub 20 mpg by his Mum who seems to be a bit of a petrol head herself (at 83).
The scrap yard beckons I fear.
When you say fuel is OK - I assume you don't mean fuel economy is OK as that was quoted as sub 20 mpg by his Mum who seems to be a bit of a petrol head herself (at 83).
The scrap yard beckons I fear.
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