Legally, im wasting my time fixing the car. I turned in the tags today, insurance is cancelled and i sadly must do this. spare me the questions in this thread it is what it is. so here we go.
VIN: WDBGA43E3TA324888
MODEL: S420 LWB
MILES: 133XXX
YEAR: 1996
UNDERSTAND THIS!!!!
For the next 2-3 weeks, i NEED to at least be able to start the car, and drive it out of my driveway under its own power. this means anything attached to the car is fair game long as i can do that. lights, seats (otehr than driver), trim, doors, windows, etc can go bye bye...long as i can start the car, and shift it in reverse and steer it!
the BAD
both drivers seats need leather refinishing, but all functions work.
tails are fully working, but not awesome...some cracks in the plastic from age.
passnger mirror is useless except for the mirror glass itself.
drivers mirror has bad rubber seal, but fully functional otherwise.
passenger rear window regulator
no becker radio and no cd changer. all other audio components are in tact and fully working
wipers on headlights....drivers as far as i know works, passnegers does not.
radiator is original from what i can tell. will update if i see otherwise.
interior rear view mirror is ghetto repaired.
drivers side door lock actuators not functional.
car has NO HEAT so dont ask about the heater control valve. but if you really want it...you have been warned.
door lock actuator for gas door not working.
shocks are normal ones, and are old. (1996)
the GOOD
1 year old: power steering pump, water pump, rear main seal, transmission seals, oil pan gasket. tires with full warranty at discount...which includes replacement certificates. none have been repaired either iirc. about 10000 miles on the tires (verifiable and fully transferrable)
Alternator is also a year old. Battery is just over a year old.
less than 3000 miles....motor mounts.
PSE pump works.
door assist pump works, BUT IT MIGHT need a time out screw adjusted. test on your car first tho, because i have a known bad switch that kept activating the pump so its been disabled for the past year to prevent burning out the motor. video soon to be posted showing it works.
cluster fully functional, but needs a bulb in the speedo around the 80mph area.
climate control unit fully funcitonal, but missing 2 horizontal pixels so OFF reads OII as an example.
maf is bosch oem and 1 year old.
all car body modules work. all ECU items work.
throttle body works. no asr codes.
i also have unopened, never used, brand new in package full set of front and rear akebono pads and aftermarket rotors.
in 3 weeks, efforts to remove the motor and transmission will be made. these items will be sold. i will drive the car hard and take video to show its smoothness, noises, etc. there are no odd noises, there are no jerking issues. the transmission has been serviced TWICE in the past 14 months due to leaks. TQ converter included. ill sell these items last, as a whole setup or sperated if preferred.
the wiring harness may not be sold, depending on any damages to it if any. at the time of engine removal, all that will be left of the car is the carcass and a full inventory of what i still have available will be posted and updated here.
PRICING: im fair, but keep in mind i just lost my baby. I have a decent amount invested here and am attempting to recover a vast majority of it if possible. I know some of these parts fetch a pretty penny. do not low ball me. currently you can PM me what you want, with an offer (minus shipping) and we will go from there. if you want to research the parts cost and show me feel free.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
all items sold as is, and to be described to the best of my ability. anything not working will be said, or anything damaged will be noted. anything said to be working was working when removed. if it doesnt work when you get it...you are on your own sorry....no refunds or exchanges as i dont have a second part to sell you.
SHIPPING:
Shipping is paid by the buyer. I ship various methods and whatever is cheapest. i dont drop off parts daily, and if it needs to be removed from the car....it can take up to a week to 10 days. (once parts are already removed drop off time is 1-3 days depending on my schedule). i accept paypal ONLY, OR, local pickup. I WILL NOT SHIP LARGER ITEMS SUCH AS DOORS, SEATS, HOODS, ENGINES, ETC!!!
PRODUCT COST:
currently, I do not have set prices yet. Pm me an offer.
I do not do bidding wars. first come first served.
I DO NOT TAKE MONEY FOR PARTS NOT REMOVED! I ONLY TAKE PAYMENT FOR PARTS THAT ARE REMOVED AND WORKING AND READY TO SHIP!
if you want more history of me, look me up on
Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Marauder, and Towncar (ID tackleberry) or
Bimmerforums.com | The Ultimate BMW ForumBimmerforums.com | The Ultimate BMW Forum (ID sigtwenty). i have been on those sites for years, cvn much longer than hear or bmw board but have sold many items. i dont bullshit people...it is what it is and i tell you how it is.
NOTE: pics to soon be posted
Thank you for your time, help me recover my funds, and replace my W140 with something else...probably a W126....but its gonna be a while until that happens unless some miracle happens!
The W140- Measuring yourself by a benchmark is one thing, Setting it is another
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