[{"id": 17219922, "authorName": "dmacfadden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dmacfadden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can we see the steering wheel without the cover?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743344081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17220180, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dmacfadden Easy!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743347384, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17220651, "authorName": "Uvacarbuff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uvacarbuff/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any idea why it has the pre-97 w140 wheels? Does the A/C work on all fan levels and directions? Thanks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743351604, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17221867, "authorName": "LL98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ll98/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "USD $1,000 bid placed by LL98", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743357531, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17221944, "authorName": "Tedsbenz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tedsbenz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking w140\r\nI love this color", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743357847, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17222071, "authorName": "BrokenAdam", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/brokenadam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@romanol ALAMAK is essentially a Malay word for OH NO, hence the car's wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743358467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17223784, "authorName": "Jgrahamdmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrahamdmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The spare tire in the trunk has the original (for a \u201898 model) 6-hole non-chrome alloy rim (photo 187). Does this car come with the other four 6-hole non-chrome alloy rims (photo below)?\r\n\r\nhttps://share.icloud.com/photos/042zq95JGrQ2n7Onk3qAa4QXA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743379187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17224116, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You guys can't be serious about the rims lol. If that is your main concern, a full set of those amazing 6 spokes in perfect condition are 300 bucks on marketplace. I would like to emphasize that 4 brand new GOOD YEAR tires were just put on this vehicle. Which gives you 50k miles worry free. No clue who decided to swap for those older version rims. But whoever did they probably believed the car looks better this way. Thanks", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1743384160, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17224217, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743385928, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17224222, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743385968, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17224417, "authorName": "Jgrahamdmd", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jgrahamdmd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@romanol Just curious if the original rims were still with the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743389496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17234031, "authorName": "Gs82", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gs82/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller, \u201ccooler\u201d wheels are rarely more desirable than stock on collectibles, which this one is.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743470554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17234554, "authorName": "Hobbsmater", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hobbsmater/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've been driving Mercedes since 92. I used to have one of these. The finest ride Mercedes ever produced.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743478263, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17237504, "authorName": "paulsd1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/paulsd1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the AC blow cold?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743528405, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17241368, "authorName": "Nbtinc14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nbtinc14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color combination \r\nJust needs monoblocks and new side mirrors \r\nI guess previous owner was a big chrome fan", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743540755, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17241429, "authorName": "Nbtinc14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nbtinc14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the sun roof opening without any issues and how\u2019s the headliner on it?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743540952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17241456, "authorName": "Nbtinc14", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nbtinc14/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And I apologize for many questions but is there any chance for a cold start video? Thank you in advance", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743541027, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17244591, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@paulsd1 AC and heater both work. I will upload a video tomorrow, didn't have the laser thermometer with me today. @Nbtinc14 Thank you for your interest, attaching a video for you. Headliner is in perfect condition all around. Also all the chrome elements (except the wheels) are snap ons. I believe underneath are amazingly preserved mirrors and door handles. Check the video, you'll see what I mean.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1743568177, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17247908, "authorName": "JAXlilbaby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaxlilbaby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi\r\nDoes All door lock work? all soft close work? remote locking function smoothly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743615148, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17254196, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JAXlilbaby Yes sir everything is working properly. There is a video already uploaded with the doors soft close (Please refer to the videos in the listing). Attached below is the trunk, locks and windows on remote close. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743639890, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17255346, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone, I just noticed that the photos in the main listing (except the main picture) were RAWS, and they lacked brightness. I'm attaching the correct photos, so you can see the real beauty of this example.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743659022, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17255360, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743659813, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17257334, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Attached are the paint meter readings from all around the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743696370, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17257566, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Videos of the seats", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743698043, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17259195, "authorName": "Greg_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those extending seat bottoms must be a godsend for those with longer legs doing long drives. Paint meter readings appear consistent which should inspire confidence.\r\n\r\n@seller can you tell us about the history of the car? You are selling for the owner. Is that a friend or family member? How long have you known the car? With collectible cars like this the history is nice to know.\r\nThanks and best of luck!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743703626, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17259855, "authorName": "cdwatnsu", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cdwatnsu/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_F 100% agree about the seat bottoms! My 95 S500 has them, as well as my 05 LS 430. Gets the perfect seating position every time, and I\u2019m 6\u20191\u201d.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743705640, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17260737, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Greg_F Thank you for your comment! I know them through a little Mercedes Club. They moving to the Philippines and selling all their cars. The previous owner was an older gentlemen, I believe he s around 85 years old now. His name is Robert Miller And he always serviced the car at Valley Mercedes in West Covina. Feel free to give them a call and inquire about the car. \r\n\r\nI went there with the current owner and examined the car, this is exactly where I acquired all the service records dating back to 2011. You can see those papers in the gallery. The car is fantastically maintained, the previous owner spent a ton of money keeping it this way. I am trying to also get in touch with him to get more info.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743708791, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17260856, "authorName": "Greg_F", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/greg_f/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Good stuff\ud83d\udc4d Thank you!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743709243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17260922, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Some more details of this legend.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743709455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17268169, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743785742, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17269519, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Gentlemen to your attention - most important function of every car...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743790080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271566, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743796278, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17271645, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743796599, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17274984, "authorName": "VegasJeff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vegasjeff/", "bidAmount": 1100, "content": "USD $1,100 bid placed by VegasJeff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743813329, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17274988, "authorName": "LL98", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ll98/", "bidAmount": 1850, "content": "USD $1,850 bid placed by LL98", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743813366, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17275476, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743821305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17275715, "authorName": "JasperStokes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jasperstokes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No one's mentioned the wiring harness?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743828172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17275786, "authorName": "Rdulskis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rdulskis/", "bidAmount": 1950, "content": "USD $1,950 bid placed by Rdulskis", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743831773, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17276131, "authorName": "nefauto", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/nefauto/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Certainly a beautiful car. I noticed the tags expire/expired in February. In California, the seller is usually responsible for providing a recent (within 90 days) passing emissions test when selling a vehicle. Has this car been emissions tested in the last 90 days? I am a potential California buyer and want to make sure the car will not have any problems passing emissions. Thank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743856316, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17276473, "authorName": "madmac527", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/madmac527/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JasperStokes I believe the 98s and 99s were clear of the wiring harness issue. I think MB switched from the biodegradable WHs in mid 97 year, someone else might correct me however but I do know that 98/99 are most desirable because of this", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743860790, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17276684, "authorName": "mercbenzking", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mercbenzking/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In my opinion one of the best Mercedes Benz models ever built! Mine lasted up to 430k miles and was a powerhouse. This is a great machine!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743863125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17277402, "authorName": "Bigpappy83", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bigpappy83/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "USD $2,200 bid placed by Bigpappy83", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743870062, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17277434, "authorName": "romanol (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@nefauto Thank you for kind words! I will surely have the smog certificate for a californian ready to go. @JasperStokes as @madmac527 noted - the biodegradable wiring harness was only an issue for 1991-1997 models. 98-99 production years are considered the best ones", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1743870409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17277659, "authorName": "stevieair", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevieair/", "bidAmount": 2350, "content": "USD $2,350 bid placed by stevieair", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743872197, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17279144, "authorName": "A1330", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a1330/", "bidAmount": 2450, "content": "USD $2,450 bid placed by A1330", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743878860, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 17279375, "authorName": "HooptyRescues", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hooptyrescues/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see there is a car storage lot in San Pedro, would you work with the buyer to put it in storage until they was able to come get the car next month? Obviously I would pay the storage fees.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743880362, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 17279809, "authorName": "lukalive", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lukalive/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "USD $5,000 bid placed by lukalive", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1743885326, "type": "bat-bid"}]