[{"id": 1708924, "authorName": "SCBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful car, get the cats changed and be prepared for lift-off. Nothing like a V12. Once had a weekend with a Jag V12, unforgettable. Who was it that said you need to drive a V12 at least once in your life?\r\n\r\nBet the cats cost more that the selling price of this big Benz.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1503708097, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 17:41:37+00"}, {"id": 1708937, "authorName": "Pacopico", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pacopico/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It's an old driver, go aftermarket on the cats for $600 and spend the rest of your money on fuel!", "likes": 17, "timestamp": 1503708875, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 17:54:35+00"}, {"id": 1708940, "authorName": "fiatman71", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fiatman71/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks nice but the heavy shadows are distracting.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503709089, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 17:58:09+00"}, {"id": 1708967, "authorName": "joe_miner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joe_miner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Interesting and stately big coupe! Green is not my favorite, but some will love it.\r\n\r\nLots of questions about maintenance. Seller needs to provide some details about what is in the \"records back to new\". Have there been consistent oil, filter, and fluid changes, belts, hoses, etc? Sorry to bring up the question about the biodegradable wiring harness, but have these been changed? I believe there is an upper and lower.\r\n\r\nSeller are you the original purchaser or is this an estate sale?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1503711162, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 18:32:42+00"}, {"id": 1708974, "authorName": "SDKeith", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sdkeith/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car is how you do it, with panache.....", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503711356, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 18:35:56+00"}, {"id": 1709051, "authorName": "masernut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/masernut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not sold on the two tone green. I think I would have to see it in person, otherwise a very understated looking car.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503717435, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 20:17:15+00"}, {"id": 1709074, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So a v12 in Packard green??\n\nNice!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503719044, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 20:44:04+00"}, {"id": 1709144, "authorName": "BMWV12", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bmwv12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful coupe. What are the dual mini antennae for?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503724672, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 22:17:52+00"}, {"id": 1709150, "authorName": "e9er", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/e9er/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bmwv12\n\nI think they are like gun sites, they help you with backing that big thing up.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1503725211, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 22:26:51+00"}, {"id": 1709162, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love the 2 green colors. They are called Spruce green (malachit metallic) 249 with tropical green (tropengruen) 6856 \"Sacco\" panels. Interior seems to be cream beige (champignon) 265 which I really dislike. Unfortunately most green US spec. cars had this boring light color interior. IMHO, it would look so much more elegant with a dark brown or black interior.\nI went even a step further and imported a 1992 230E from Japan in spruce green with green cloth interior. I was looking for a car with green cloth interior and it really took me a while, even in Japan, to find one.\n\nThe carfax is of no help for this car since it shows very large gaps. Being a V12, I would want to see extensive service records. This car can bury you alive financially with only a few \"minor\" problems.\nI do love MBZs and always wanted a V12 car. I chose a 1997 Toyota Century instead.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1503726730, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 22:52:10+00"}, {"id": 1709167, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The green two tone certainly lends it presence, more so than typical black/silver. It really does look luxurious inside in comparison to today's \"luxury,\" which basically means more padding on the plastic. Maybe it's the way the seats are stuffed? Either way, glws!", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503727076, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-25 22:57:56+00"}, {"id": 1709195, "authorName": "ArseniRus", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arsenirus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BMW12 parking assist antennas", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503737698, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 01:54:58+00"}, {"id": 1709215, "authorName": "West-Coaster", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/west-coaster/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In 1994 we were just climbing out of a recession, and someone with some serious means strolled/strutted/swaggered into a Mercedes-Benz dealership and plunked down some major bucks for this thing. IIRC, it was the most expensive car in their lineup. \n\nGLWTS", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1503742933, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 03:22:13+00"}, {"id": 1709247, "authorName": "SlowNRusty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slownrusty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@BMWV12 the dual antenna are parking assist poles that are actuated when the car is in \"reverse\" and provides the corners of the car when backing-up\n\nBring A Set of AMG Monoblocks and lower it.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1503749124, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 05:05:24+00"}, {"id": 1709277, "authorName": "JTW", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jtw/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dual \"antennae\" are for the optional retractable rear reverse spoiler. You see, having a V12, with so much power, why, you will be going in reverse at such a high rate of speed that you need the added downforce of a retractable spoiler. It is only deployed when you select reverse.- J. Peterman, when asked about his car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503751435, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 05:43:55+00"}, {"id": 1709341, "authorName": "Scott_S", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scott_s/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car also has a power rear view mirror. I thought the switch was on the center console but I don't see it in the pics. These were heavy beasts back in the day, lots of gizmos, dual pane glass made these sleds really tip the scales.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503753604, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 06:20:04+00"}, {"id": 1709359, "authorName": "Palandi", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/palandi/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "lovely car. wish I were in the US to bid on it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503754354, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 06:32:34+00"}, {"id": 1709367, "authorName": "Ltd783", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ltd783/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Have any mechanics attempted to diagnose the \" It is said to be a good runner with a slight hesitation on takeoff present.\"? Or can you at least say how long the issue has been present?\n\nAny issue with this V12 can be the difference between this being a $2k car or a $12k car. I would think it would pay the seller back exponentially to have that taken care of prior to sale, unless it's something more expensive to repair than the car is worth.", "likes": 19, "timestamp": 1503754794, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 06:39:54+00"}, {"id": 1709391, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes back up guides, not attenai or whatever J Peterman says.. :-).. I remember the Autoweek article and photo highlighting them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503755551, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 06:52:31+00"}, {"id": 1709422, "authorName": "jamesdowningelliott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamesdowningelliott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the car come with a set of the original rims (you have one pictured in a box without a tire mounted)?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503757012, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 07:16:52+00"}, {"id": 1709521, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Baller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503762414, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 08:46:54+00"}, {"id": 1709522, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SCBob,\nTalking about CATS reminds me that I had two fail on a 1998 Merc I owned. Long story so will cut it short. Yup Merc charged a fortune for replacements. AT the time they failed they were \"unobtainium\" as well as pricey. Quite a lot of digging and it turned out that Merc was buying 'em from an outside provider and the exact same units were going into far far cheaper VWs. Hmm naughty Merc for charging so much.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1503762453, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 08:47:33+00"}, {"id": 1709523, "authorName": "IanJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ianj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503762491, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 08:48:11+00"}, {"id": 1709587, "authorName": "Kayemtee", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kayemtee/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The 1995 W 140 (S420) I bought last year also lacked power and the cause was a blocked cat. At first, my mechanic just gutted the insides and the power returned but it didn't sound like a Mercedes. I found an aftermarket unit that was an exact fit replacement for six hundred dollars. \nHard to believe this car could have gone this far without replacing the wiring harness but it is easy to check by either looking for a tag on it with a part number and date, or by carefully cutting open the black outer jacket and looking at the condition of the insulation.\nThe twelve cylinder model has two throttle bodies which also have biodegradable wiring; they can be rebuilt, however.\nSeller Ned's to report on air conditioning functionality as they are very expensive to repair.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503765925, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 09:45:25+00"}, {"id": 1709613, "authorName": "jhodg5ck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jhodg5ck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So this car has Not had an upper engine harness, ETA's wiring upgraded, MAF harness repair kits were NLA last I checked. Lower harness too.. The last 94 I picked up with 32,000 miles needed ALL of these things. They are not insignificant. Once they are done you're Good.. I personally would love to see some photos of the engine harness wire insulation down by some of the temp sensors on the engine..they typically show their current state pretty well there/easy to access. \r\n\r\nAll of that aside, a W140 w/ an M120 in proper order is a truly Awesome car.. One of my fav's.\r\n\r\njono", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1503767890, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 10:18:10+00"}, {"id": 1709638, "authorName": "aoife1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aoife1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This issue with the cat started last year. I took it to the same mechanic that the previous owner had used for years. He did all the testing on it and told me that the right cat was clogging.\nI can not find any info on the wiring harness being replaced at any time.\nI will look for any tags with dates etc.\nThe AC works good. I do have to top up the Freon every year\nI have the 4 original rims that are included\nThe power rear mirror switch is the same switch that controls side mirrors", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503769577, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 10:46:17+00"}, {"id": 1709708, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The AC should not loose freon at all. If the evaporator was not changed yet, it will be a very costly problem in the future. \nMy 1992 400 SE had it changed by MBZ under goodwill. Unfortunately, if the AC fails in an older W140, the cost of the repair will be higher than the value of the car. Sad but true.\nI'm a dedicated MBZ fan, but a W140 with all its problems can make it hard sometimes to like this model. My 126s are much easier to deal with.", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1503776473, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 12:41:13+00"}, {"id": 1709740, "authorName": "steve_in_podunk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_in_podunk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "saw one of these at a dealer auction in Orlando about 10 years ago, the a/c didn't work, it had a dope dealer paint job and likely a whole lot more problems I wasn't willing to spare the time to learn what they were but it looked okay other than the purple/green flip-flop paint ; sold $1950.I remember it because I was seeing a car selling for less than 2 cents on dollar of it's original price.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503778468, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 13:14:28+00"}, {"id": 1709755, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That's the fate of W140s. I paid $1.300.-- for a really clean 1 CA owner 1992 400SE black on black with 68k miles 3 years ago.\nI drove 13k trouble free miles and had to spend about $3k so far to make it almost perfect. , It's a fantastic freeway cruiser. If the AC goes out, the value will drop to maybe $500.--.and I will sell to somebody putting 22\" chrome wheels and a 10000 Watt stereo on it and drive with them windows open. LOL.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1503780500, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 13:48:20+00"}, {"id": 1709799, "authorName": "Pyropete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pyropete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "To check the date on the upper engine harness slide the center engine panel with the star on it forward and under will be a tag on the harness with a build date. I have never found a tag on the lower harness but, the condition will be apparent, As for the throttle and MAF harness's, inspection by someone who knows what to look for is important.\n\nThese cars have a few (but financially fatal) flaws. Once those items are dealt with they are amazing automobiles, fantastically comfy and carry some heavy weight performance that will blow your mind, for such a big car.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503784953, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 15:02:33+00"}, {"id": 1709801, "authorName": "Pyropete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pyropete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love the exterior color. Perfectly suited to a short wide guy with a red beard and a last name starts in O'", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503784982, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 15:03:02+00"}, {"id": 1709829, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love a green mercedes?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503788531, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 16:02:11+00"}, {"id": 1709832, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 600, "content": "$600 bid placed by rogerquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503788764, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-26 16:06:04+00"}, {"id": 1709843, "authorName": "Greg203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg203/", "bidAmount": 700, "content": "$700 bid placed by Greg203", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503790083, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-26 16:28:03+00"}, {"id": 1709856, "authorName": "aoife1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aoife1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did remove upper harness cover but could not find any tags. I did take a pic and will try to add", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503791181, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 16:46:21+00"}, {"id": 1709861, "authorName": "JS1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/js1982/", "bidAmount": 801, "content": "$801 bid placed by JS1982", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503791937, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-26 16:58:57+00"}, {"id": 1709871, "authorName": "GLWTS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glwts/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rogerquad,\n\nPresumably even moreso when it's in the 420 series", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503793131, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 17:18:51+00"}, {"id": 1709891, "authorName": "MarkS", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/marks/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I like the colors quite a bit- more Wehrmacht officer than Irish. Can't remember if I've ever even seen one of these coupes. I'm sure they were uncommon when new, and the comments about the repair costs nowadays may explain quite a bit. \nI do enjoy looking at the V-12 powered cars that show up here, no matter who made them; sadly, I may never be able to afford one.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503796162, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 18:09:22+00"}, {"id": 1709923, "authorName": "TrentEMN", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trentemn/", "bidAmount": 1401, "content": "$1,401 bid placed by TrentEMN", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503800315, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-26 19:18:35+00"}, {"id": 1709928, "authorName": "Rbridges007", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbridges007/", "bidAmount": 1501, "content": "$1,501 bid placed by Rbridges007", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503800843, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-26 19:27:23+00"}, {"id": 1709938, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@scbob think it was David e Davis, and its true. First part of the Mercedes m120 and BMW m73 is the whirring of the starter motor, its unlike a typical starter. Then it's all buttery torque....\n@ glwts don't understand your comment, plz explain.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503801903, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 19:45:03+00"}, {"id": 1709948, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ianj was that a w210. I had one side go on one of mine and it seems like mercedes price for parts was over $2000!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503802541, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 19:55:41+00"}, {"id": 1709976, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I leased a new 1993 500SEL back in the day and loved every minute of it . It had so many gadgets and gimmicks it was crazy. Must admit it was fun showing off all the overkill options to unsuspecting car friends and found it to be the best highway cruiser I ever had to date . Did two 1200 mile trips a year from Florida to the shores of Connecticut (where I noticed this car spent a lot of time). Believe the sticker was $93,000, quite a lot then. The only way I'd have another one of these is if it came with bumper to bumper warranty. I like this S600 and the colors . GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503811665, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-26 22:27:45+00"}, {"id": 1710037, "authorName": "redstack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redstack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "There are a couple of guys making Porsche wiring harnesses over on pelican parts. I'll bet any one of them would make a NLA harness for these 90's Mercedes", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503837856, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 05:44:16+00"}, {"id": 1710038, "authorName": "MidCenturyMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/midcenturymike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have always had issues with the \"good runner\" description. It takes me back to my teen and the Thompson Bros who ran a wrecking yard in a swamp.\nIt is a meaningless buzz phrase in selling a car unless said car is a wreck.\n\nIn between spitting chewing tobacco, they used that Runner phrase to differentiate cars that were for sale to return to the road as opposed to total salvage.", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1503838185, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 05:49:45+00"}, {"id": 1710085, "authorName": "Klasic01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/klasic01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@redstack - I will guess you are thinking of 928 motorsports for the remade 928 harness (and I think they were going to offer a 944 one as well). I'm not sure they would be willing to expand into the MB world, but it could be worth a shot. If all the connectors are the same (bet they are fairly standard Bosch units) then the cost to them would be minimal, but it would be a question of demand.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503842960, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 07:09:20+00"}, {"id": 1710112, "authorName": "redstack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redstack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Klasic01, \nI was thinking more along the lines of this fellow. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/740894-building-sc-mid-year-engine-harnesses.html\nThere is more than one harness builder and often they reuse the ends if possible. Just a thought for those who are looking at NLA harness replacement. I'm betting there are similar guys in the Mercedes world.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503845253, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 07:47:33+00"}, {"id": 1710113, "authorName": "redstack", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/redstack/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "delete post, wrong car", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503845420, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 07:50:20+00"}, {"id": 1710300, "authorName": "Lavaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lavaman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "An S class coupe like this.\nA Bentley Flying Spur.\n\nThese have always been the equivalent of hoisting the black sails off the coast of your opponents. They displace egos at the same rate they displace super premium. In business? In your career? When you have to go talk to the principal about that little brat that your kid finally put in their place? That stupid ex boyfriend that her mother still won't shut up about? These battlewagons are all about power projection. No matter where they show up, they are a couple thousand pounds of \"do whatever the heck I want \"\n\nStand back: I take large steps.", "likes": 10, "timestamp": 1503863725, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 12:55:25+00"}, {"id": 1710390, "authorName": "bill_sd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bill_sd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never could get past the headlights on these come up too high and rear quarters seems heavy. The w126 was perfect. I have a r129 and those lines make sense", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503875041, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 16:04:01+00"}, {"id": 1710405, "authorName": "SCBob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scbob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rogerquad\r\n\r\nYes, the late, great David E. Davis. Had a way with words...and pints!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503879496, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 17:18:16+00"}, {"id": 1710411, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A photo of the wiring has been added to the listing. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503879894, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 17:24:54+00"}, {"id": 1710436, "authorName": "ayb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ayb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good way to show the wiring would be to take off the plastic \"suppression housing\" covers (the black things at the front of the heads right up top) and get a close-up photo of the wiring as it connects to the cam position sensor and adjustment magnet things. That'll either have insulation or ... Not so much. The harness in the plastic galley is probably not getting the kind of heat needed to degrade the insulation (though that's just my guess)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503882181, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-27 18:03:01+00"}, {"id": 1710570, "authorName": "Internal_Combustion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/internal_combustion/", "bidAmount": 1601, "content": "$1,601 bid placed by Internal_Combustion", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503924430, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-28 05:47:10+00"}, {"id": 1710602, "authorName": "glepore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glepore/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a '96 and its a fantastic car. Build quality is unrivaled. \r\nAs far as the harnesses go, this is an east coast car near NY, so check out Victor at restoreyourmercedes.com. He's the guru and can rewire anything. The common issues have been pointed out-evaporator is a 3k job. M120's eat transmissions-heavy car, lots of power. Vacuum and pneumatic pumps go, but they are diy able and available. Seat bladders are almost all failed and need to be bypassed or replaced. Pre 96 spark plug wiring is a pita to replace as intake should come off, but that' s a once in a lifetime deal.\r\nADS accumulators are due at this mileage. I budget 2-3k in annual maintenance with some diy. The driving experience is worth that in a heartbeat. \r\nBut the basic engine is more or less bulletproof. \r\n\r\nBut on some 18 in amg wheels from a w220 (they're not expensive) and the car would look killer.\r\n\r\nThese are a lot of car for the money they fetch. GLWS", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503926444, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 06:20:44+00"}, {"id": 1710635, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I love these big Merc coup\u00e9s, but they are freaking expensive to maintain and repair at this point. A number of parts from great to small are NLA from MB, making restoration, refurbishment or just maintaining, shall we say, a \"challenge.\" That said, if you are a marginally capable mechanic or have found an indie shop competent in these cars, then almost any problem can be surmounted as these were some of the last cars before the total plutonic reversal of computer \"management.\" And boy are they built well. Works of art, really, and like good art, good cars are not cheap to own. GLWTA. If it were only white...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503927640, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 06:40:40+00"}, {"id": 1710970, "authorName": "Type44", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/type44/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Number Six: agreed, but question the \"at this point\" part. When have 12 cylinder 5000 lb cars with every possible power option EVER been cheap to operate? It keeps being restated like its new information. Yes, the problem with expensive stuff is that it costs a lot of money. \n\nGranted, I have personal experience in these being great Lemons cars. You literally tear everything that breaks out and throw it away- if you toss the whole interior and don't care about the AC, really, what's left to trouble you? Not the beefy cooling system, suspension, brakes, or powertrain :)", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1503942539, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 10:48:59+00"}, {"id": 1711562, "authorName": "rocketmaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Ifn super coupes like this example were as cheap to own as a Corolla, then no one would be driving Corollas. Ifn one wants to enjoy the good stuff, a little money is needed. Nonetheless, these are not that expensive to maintain, and finding parts is not hard, but seems to be a great issue to comment on by the posers.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503951365, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 13:16:05+00"}, {"id": 1711570, "authorName": "rocketmaan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rocketmaan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "someone is going to get a great green car here.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1503951435, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 13:17:15+00"}, {"id": 1711789, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Type44 et. al., I'm not one to shrink from spending stupid sums of money keeping one or more of these going, along with my MG's. It's what I do. I don't golf or fish, nor do I own a boat or airplane or vacation in Vegas. I do cars and always have. Yes, maybe I stated the obvious, but I'm all about making these, or whichever cars I own, the best they can be; therefore, I don't \"tear everything out that breaks and throw it away.\" Instead, I fix or replace. I personally prefer the C126; however, if a nice white C140 were to come along I think it would add a certain je ne sais quoi to my \"collection.\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503954587, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 14:09:47+00"}, {"id": 1712043, "authorName": "Internal_Combustion", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/internal_combustion/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been looking for a great highway mile cruiser. I've been waiting for one of these to show up for a while.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1503958720, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 15:18:40+00"}, {"id": 1712093, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes, these big 140 Coupes, especially with the V12, require rather expensive maintenance. Buyers with common sense know that. Mooches and posers should just not apply. Good things cost money and you get what you pay for. Not much money is usually needed to get into a W or C140, but constant funds will be needed to keep it in tip top shape. \n\nGranted, I only have a W140 with a V8, but to enjoy it I'll spend whatever it takes, within reasons of course and not at MBZ dealers, to keep it \"well sorted\". MBZs, like many German cars, just don't like lack of maintenance.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1503961275, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 16:01:15+00"}, {"id": 1712230, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Bring A Set of AMG Monoblocks and lower it.\"\nUsually, that's what posers and people who cannot afford them do to these cars. \nThat's actually the ONLY thing they do. As long as it looks good, who cares about any deferred maintenance and possible problems.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1503967628, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-28 17:47:08+00"}, {"id": 1712742, "authorName": "solutionsguy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/solutionsguy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hansjorg\nIndeed I must agree that Benzes particularly don't fare well if not maintained. 1st owners are normally flush so all maintenance is done with the famed \"open cheque book\". 2nd, 3rd etc owners not so much so you do the math there.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504018522, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 07:55:22+00"}, {"id": 1712773, "authorName": "PicassoX", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/picassox/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car will will be ruined if you put other wheels on it, especially newer model wheels. In my opinion, this car should be original. I think these original wheels are gorgeous, one of the nicest wheels MB ever made.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504019929, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 08:18:49+00"}, {"id": 1712929, "authorName": "Brent", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brent/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What a futuristic car for 1994", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504026333, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 10:05:33+00"}, {"id": 1714022, "authorName": "Greg203", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg203/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The wheels on the car are not the original wheels. There is a picture of one of the original wheels in the gallery.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504047511, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 15:58:31+00"}, {"id": 1714053, "authorName": "aoife1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aoife1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have all 4 original rims in boxes. The previous owner had changed them out and I kinda liked the ones he put on so I left them.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504049806, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 16:36:46+00"}, {"id": 1714238, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller. can you post the records you mentioned having? Did the cat get replaced or emptied of the broken parts? Any pics of underside, any rust? is it capable of cross country trip? Thanks and beautiful coupe!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504059491, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 19:18:11+00"}, {"id": 1714372, "authorName": "kowalski", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kowalski/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Hansjorg What about Lorinsers? :)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504071920, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-29 22:45:20+00"}, {"id": 1714427, "authorName": "aoife1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aoife1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No rust\nwill post pics of underside and paperwork I have\nCat did not get replaced or emptied. \nYes it would make it cross country", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504092955, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-30 04:35:55+00"}, {"id": 1716357, "authorName": "NordicSaab", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nordicsaab/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Oh man, this thing has no place in my life... but i wish it did! \n\nGLWS", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504144128, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-30 18:48:48+00"}, {"id": 1716473, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of the undercarriage have been added to the gallery. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504149702, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-30 20:21:42+00"}, {"id": 1718444, "authorName": "vvassallo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vvassallo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Das ist ein schnell panzerwagen!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504219105, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-31 15:38:25+00"}, {"id": 1718582, "authorName": "aoife1 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/aoife1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have just uploaded some service records. I went over all the records I have last night and am posting the records for the seals and gaskets replacement. I do not have any records of any major work done on this car just routine maintenance and small odds and ends. I spoke with the previous owner last night and this is the biggest job he did to the car, He owned the car for 13 years.\nI do love driving this car and I never even imagined owning such a vehicle. I am not just trying to get rid of this car, I am hoping somebody with time and (deeper pockets than me) will want it and enjoy it.\nThank you all for you questions and comments", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504222426, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-31 16:33:46+00"}, {"id": 1718587, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Photos of various service records have been added to the gallery. \n\n-BaT", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504222626, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-31 16:37:06+00"}, {"id": 1718683, "authorName": "Lizardmon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lizardmon/", "bidAmount": 3000, "content": "$3,000 bid placed by Lizardmon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504225283, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-08-31 17:21:23+00"}, {"id": 1719033, "authorName": "Hansjorg", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hansjorg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"Das ist ein schnell panzerwagen!\"\n\nIt's supposed to look good quoting in a foreign language, but IMHO at least proper spelling and grammar should be used.....\nOtherwise it's just weird. Correct German is:\n\nDas ist ein schneller Panzerwagen.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504246150, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-08-31 23:09:10+00"}, {"id": 1719076, "authorName": "Crusinghome", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/crusinghome/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by Crusinghome", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504259601, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 02:53:21+00"}, {"id": 1719166, "authorName": "Grebencea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grebencea/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by Grebencea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504269463, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 05:37:43+00"}, {"id": 1719244, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Perfect highway cruiser. These V12 motors are amazing\n The interiors are really impressive with all the leather covering everything. Mercedes will never build anything like this again.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504272102, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 06:21:42+00"}, {"id": 1719458, "authorName": "Steve_B", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steve_b/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is the best looking two door Camry that Mercedes ever made that packs a subtle sledgehammer under the bonnet. Neat car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504278602, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 08:10:02+00"}, {"id": 1719566, "authorName": "BluMalago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/blumalago/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a car you buy for $10k when you have $25k to spend on a fun car (or a similar scale at a higher price). Best case scenario, you've saved $15k. Worst case scenario, you're exactly where you budgeted to be. I plan on doing this with either an s600 or an 850 within the next 5 years when I have the space (as long as prices don't go insane). This is not the car you buy for $10k when you can only afford $10k, or, even worse, buy for $10k but can only afford $3k from a BHPH lot...\n\nGreen is great, good luck!", "likes": 8, "timestamp": 1504282078, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 09:07:58+00"}, {"id": 1719775, "authorName": "rogerquad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rogerquad/", "bidAmount": 3300, "content": "$3,300 bid placed by rogerquad", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504287604, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 10:40:04+00"}, {"id": 1719854, "authorName": "Racekar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/racekar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Wow I saw this last week but thought it was out of my price range, may have to throw my hat into the ring considering it's just a short drive away.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504289902, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 11:18:22+00"}, {"id": 1720559, "authorName": "Jpjordan45", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jpjordan45/", "bidAmount": 3400, "content": "$3,400 bid placed by Jpjordan45", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504300982, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:23:02+00"}, {"id": 1720570, "authorName": "europeanclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeanclassics/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by europeanclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301084, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:24:44+00"}, {"id": 1720585, "authorName": "Grebencea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grebencea/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by Grebencea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301278, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:27:58+00"}, {"id": 1720588, "authorName": "europeanclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeanclassics/", "bidAmount": 3700, "content": "$3,700 bid placed by europeanclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301301, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:28:21+00"}, {"id": 1720594, "authorName": "Grebencea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grebencea/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by Grebencea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301384, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:29:44+00"}, {"id": 1720611, "authorName": "europeanclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeanclassics/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by europeanclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301623, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:33:43+00"}, {"id": 1720618, "authorName": "Grebencea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grebencea/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by Grebencea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504301687, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:34:47+00"}, {"id": 1720654, "authorName": "europeanclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeanclassics/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by europeanclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302020, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:40:20+00"}, {"id": 1720657, "authorName": "Grebencea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grebencea/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Grebencea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302041, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:40:41+00"}, {"id": 1720663, "authorName": "europeanclassics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/europeanclassics/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by europeanclassics", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302125, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:42:05+00"}, {"id": 1720676, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mercedes cars are usually a great deal here on BAT. This is where you buy them.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1504302332, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:45:32+00"}, {"id": 1720681, "authorName": "alfalover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfalover/", "bidAmount": 5350, "content": "$5,350 bid placed by alfalover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302446, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:47:26+00"}, {"id": 1720686, "authorName": "Grebencea", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/grebencea/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Grebencea", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302553, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:49:13+00"}, {"id": 1720689, "authorName": "alfalover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfalover/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by alfalover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302619, "type": "bid", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:50:19+00"}, {"id": 1720694, "authorName": "alfalover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfalover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 9/1/17 for $5,600 to alfalover", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504302739, "type": "system", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:52:19+00"}, {"id": 1720695, "authorName": "Dreamer", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dreamer/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Well bought alfalover. Congrats.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1504302767, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:52:47+00"}, {"id": 1720696, "authorName": "alfalover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfalover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thx. We'll see!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1504302810, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:53:30+00"}, {"id": 1720699, "authorName": "jamieSL", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jamiesl/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Stolen compared to the sticker price in 94 , enjoy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504302874, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 14:54:34+00"}, {"id": 1720723, "authorName": "ari1982", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ari1982/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats great buy!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1504303429, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 15:03:49+00"}, {"id": 1720765, "authorName": "nutbags", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nutbags/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A hell of a lot of car for the money. Seems like a great deal to me. Best of luck with it.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1504304177, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 15:16:17+00"}, {"id": 1720804, "authorName": "DBAOne", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dbaone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "They will never have the class and understated elegance of the car it replaced, but those never has a V12. This was basically given away. Who knows how many of these have been murdered by neglect and belief that everything has to cost more than the car to fix. The wiring harness isn't expensive in the big picture, and the MAFs can be rebuilt for far less than the thousands often quoted.\n\nThe evaporator isn't so easy, but if you are reasonably inclined, patient and seek the help of sites like Benz World, it does not have to be financially devistating.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1504305553, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 15:39:13+00"}, {"id": 1720947, "authorName": "brianashe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brianashe/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About $1.25/lb. Nice. :-)", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1504313190, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-01 17:46:30+00"}, {"id": 1721292, "authorName": "voiture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/voiture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some very trenchant comments about the buy-in price. The upside potential is immense here. (Glass half full!)", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1504353308, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2017-09-02 04:55:08+00"}, {"id": 2062314, "authorName": "Fez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@alfalover I want an update.... are you loving it?! What a wonderful deal even if it burst into flames after driving 15k miles trouble free/'investment' free.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520269562, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-03-05 09:06:02+00"}, {"id": 2062889, "authorName": "alfalover", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alfalover/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Actually, I am very happy with it. Not many miles since purchase - has been in a garage most of the winter, occasional \"nice day\" drive to keep it exercised. I actually did not take possession for some time after purchase (six weeks?). Had the cat converters removed and pipes fabricated. Runs great, nice ride. Will be going on a 300 mile drive tomorrow, weather permitting. Thanks for asking.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1520281052, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2018-03-05 12:17:32+00"}, {"id": 4762318, "authorName": "InboundMotorsports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/inboundmotorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@aoife1 Were these photos taken the same day as the Mercedes car meet? I have identical photos in my 300CE", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1594331882, "type": "comment", "endDate": "2020-07-09 14:58:02+00"}]