It becomes a money pit if you have to take it to Hans Mercedes Benz repair emporium for everything. Do yourself the favor and make sure that this part is in the right place and shape. The W140 Coupe model is a car manufactured by Mercedes Benz, sold new from year 1995 to 1996, and available after that as a used car. Something like 35-40 of them there. I understand you want to keep costs put into it low, but I think it would look much better with some stock wheels off a newer Mercedes, maybe some 5-spoke design? Anyway, good luck on your journey with it! Did all this to my S600 coupe. Traffic ahead prevented a faster run.
In late 1991, after worldwide launch, work begun on improvements to the W140. Analysis was too costly for my wallet— so posted it on cl. Reinstall drivetrain, with new driveshaft joints if needed, etc. Add to this the cost of the parts and the complexity of many of the diagnostics and replacement proceedures and you end up with us being hugely releived to be shut of the car. It adjusted the damping level of the shock absorbers to help stabilize the car during high speed driving, aggressive driving, or if the driver loses control of the vehicle. This one really stood out…and so does its price….
Just to get the self satisfaction of pointing out a 20 year old V12 Mercedes might be unreliable? Of course, such a carefully designed and welded car could have only been your. It was well taken care of, reasonable miles, etc, but it just had one issue after another and they were seldom within the rhelm of a home mechanic and I have no issues maintaining our e46 beemer. Raw torque before the remap was 800 Nm; now unknown. I seriously question if that person understands the love of a car. Thanks for keeping another on the road! A series of 140s finally convinced me to stay away from M-B for good.
While I was quite heartbroken, this gave me the opportunity to change the color of the car to a silver that I was crazy about and add a more aggressive bumper see Pic. The sight of any S-Class coupe is always rare, so its always exciting any time I see one. Opinions about climate control problems are terrifying— thousands of dollars to tear out the inside of the car. Lots of sedans, but few coupes— a future classic? Better to have loved and lost. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.
As long as you know when to cut your losses. You will see that the car shifts into 5th gear at slightly above 170 mph. My brother has owned six Fords while I have owned two used Mercedes Benz. Mike Lamm, the first editor at Special Interest Autos magazine back in the early 70s, related that his car in rural Texas in the early 1950s was an early 30s Cadillac V-16. Headlampswere fitted with separate low H7, H1 fog, and high H1 beam reflectors in 1994; pre-1995 models used an H4 bulb and H3 for the fog lamp. Take all pieces to high pressure car wash, spend about 40 dollars in high pressure water. The trans on this car and the motor are known to be reliable, most of the issues are electrics.
Guess what the every 10k service costs? Do you know how many owners it had? The Marines don't have that problem. Although quality has proven to be a very small issue with Mercedes in the past, this particular model was tested and overtested o the point of reaching the closest to perfection. But somehow, and for some reason, the valet always parks these two in the front row, before I even tip him or her. As long as the basic operating parts continue to function, the car will be a joy to me. I guess that had I lived in SoCal my search would not have taken so long. Sticker 143,000, I paid 122,000, plus the 3500 for the warranty.
The insurance company would surely total it. There seems to be a myth about the unreliability of older Benzes and that it is a money pit. Completely impractical, but an experience that could not be duplicated with anything else. Yet, the V12, the brakes, and the transmission etc have a great reputation. The part is simple and cheap but the consequences can be quite frustrating. I love an engine that is spotless, top and bottom, purrs, and will easily outlast me. By the end of 1992, final design changes were approved and later patented application on February 27, 1993, exactly 5 years after the original W140 design patent application in 1988.
Tires and wheels were awful, so found a set of excellent Mandrus wheels and studless snow tires also on cl, and spent a week cleaning up the exterior. These cars are also expensive to own and maintain— and cost way more than this car today! Disassemble engine down to short block status. Fully original and with completely documented maintenance records. What is that old saying? Not a dent not a scratch, all new leather int all new wood including the steering wheel. That car will be worth megabucks in 15 years time.
Steam clean and detail all underhood. The wind noise at high speed is quite considerable even with the double glazing. In its mildest state of tune, the M120 6. Rolls was a low production handmade item never meant to compare nor compete with a Mercedes; might as well compare it with a Toyota. That is not necessarily so.
The engine and transmission are perfect, paint is excellent except for the rear trunk, needs a windshield, some interior components, and a good home. I sincerely hope that its a good car, but there is far more going on behind the scenes electronically in his car than in the vehicle you are referencing. Yes it is for sale!!! For stopping power, the W140 Coupe S 600 braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Vented Discs at the rear. Money wise it is amazingly reasonable. Keep the car, buy a cheap second hand, keep the merc in great condition, refurbish the old rims and keep the car close to stock as possible.