Looking at a 500E - How much should I pay? - Page 7 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#91 07-11-2003, 09:15 PM

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Originally posted by vincec
The only peeve I have is (with so much Horsepower inflation out in the automotive world nowadays, esp with all the new cars that are being rolled out), that there is not much you can do to "tweak" this baby............... Any comments?

Yes, I have a comment.

We M119.xxx owners as a group need to find some talented mechanical engineers to draft and fabricate a high HP, high reliablilty kit or two for our addictive rides.

1. Supercharged - Centrifigal for budget, clutch actived Lysholm twin screw like the current E55 for state of the art.

2. Single turbo with intercooler for budget, Twin Turbo "C9 Sauber like" setup for tire shredding power.

ESVIC · #92 07-15-2003, 11:05 PM

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Originally posted by suginami
Oh, regarding evaporators, although some have gone out like any other MB model, they don't have the systemic problem that the early W124's had.

From reading the posts, I have the general impression that MB turned the corner on evaporators around '89.

Also, an evaportor replacement will run you the cost of the evaporator, and 21.5 hours labor. You would also probably replace all of the vacuum actuated valves in there, too, once the whole dash is removed.

Stupid question...What's a evaporator?

ESVIC · #93 07-15-2003, 11:11 PM

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Originally posted by suginami
Man, I'd pay $1,800.

That would cover one major failure, such as a/c evaporator, transmission, head gasket, engine wiring harness, etc.

Definitely worth it.

I use the Heritage Warranty on my E500 94..no problems - Quick!
800.753.5236
$50.00 deductable - usually waived by the MB service advisor