I bit the bullet today and purchased a 1991 560SEL. I'd been looking for over 2 months and finally found the one that did it for me. It's white with a palomino interior and has 119,000 miles.
Only two problems: First, the sunroof is VERY slow to operate. Will not tilt up completely and you have to press the switch multiple times to get it to move. I'm going to pick up some MB sunroof grease and see if that helps.
Second, the "dead pedal" or driver's left foot rest is broken into a bunch of pieces. Anyone ever have this happen? Will check at dealer tomorrow to see if it's available.
Finish on the rims is a goner, so I already ordered new. Also ordered new headlight "doors" as the current ones are BAD. Will look into Euro lights later. Anyone know of a good place for them at a good price?
Weather here is nasty, so I'll post pics when it clears and I can clean it up.
Thanks to everone for their advice and guidance during my hunt for the right car. The information on this board is invaluable.
Hope to be on the board regularly.
Thought of one more thing. The car has the original stereo - I think a light or two may be burned out. Is it possible to replace these DIY, or should I just live with it until I can't stand not having a CD player?
Trey
Only two problems: First, the sunroof is VERY slow to operate. Will not tilt up completely and you have to press the switch multiple times to get it to move. I'm going to pick up some MB sunroof grease and see if that helps.
Second, the "dead pedal" or driver's left foot rest is broken into a bunch of pieces. Anyone ever have this happen? Will check at dealer tomorrow to see if it's available.
Finish on the rims is a goner, so I already ordered new. Also ordered new headlight "doors" as the current ones are BAD. Will look into Euro lights later. Anyone know of a good place for them at a good price?
Weather here is nasty, so I'll post pics when it clears and I can clean it up.
Thanks to everone for their advice and guidance during my hunt for the right car. The information on this board is invaluable.
Hope to be on the board regularly.
Thought of one more thing. The car has the original stereo - I think a light or two may be burned out. Is it possible to replace these DIY, or should I just live with it until I can't stand not having a CD player?
Trey