I'm going to check an '88 560SL on Friday and am about 75% sure that I'll get it and drive it home on Saturday. Driving down I-95 from DC to about Fayetteville, NC. I'd love to have some contacts or shops along the way just in case of problems. The car will be getting a PPI, but it also has been little used in the past five years or so, so who knows how it will handle this exercise? My wife will be following in a second car and I'll have my AAA card with me, but I would like to know where to have the car taken should I need it.

Feel free to contact me off line if you prefer.

Thanks.

Len
len@sokoloff.com

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former: 83 300D, 97 C230, 93 400E

current: 08 C300 Luxury , 92 500SL

My folks drove their 300TE down 95 from NY to FL & in Fayetteville the radiator started to leak.

They were towed to an MB dealership in Fayetteville, NC for service.

SO if it helps there is an MB service shop right there where you will be.


They fixed the leak, did a flush and checked the rest of the belts & hoses for them.




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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

Shops will be closed on Saturday, but for Friday:

Silver Star Motors
340-C Mill St., NE
Vienna, VA
703-281-5606

Autobahn Service Center (Great for older Mercedes)
12023 Nebel Street
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-1310

PARTS:
Olympic Imported Parts
2812 A-B Merilee Dr.
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-560-8500

PARTS:
HBL of Tysons (Dealer -- open Saturday Morning)
8545 Leesburg Pike (Rte 7)
Vienna, VA 22182-2203
Service: 1-703-448-2289

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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Gone but not Forgotten:
2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal
1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey
1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black

Thanks guys.

Len

I think that the MB dealership in Fayetteville should be open at least part time on saturday, but I'm not sure. Haven't been there in a while, but my mom bought her E420 from them, and had them religiously service it while she had it, so I know that they do good work. They are just pretty expensive.
Good Luck and God Bless,
Dave.

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Currently Driving:
1986 Mercedes Benz 560SEL
1994 Lincoln Town Car
1994 Cadillac Deville
1985 Lincoln Town Car- Retired

The Official Car of a Realtor- Lincoln Town Car
The Official Car of the Successful Independent Insurance Agent- Mercedes Benz S Class

I knew if I was over prepared that I wouldn't need help and that's exactly what happened. Made it back home safe and sound today. Bought the 560SL in DC and drove it home to the Wilmington/Myrtle Beach area. No major issues.

Thanks again for your suggestions.

Car is currently immobile waiting on things like filters, tires, etc. These two are the best I can do right now.

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'59 220S Cabriolet-SOLD and living happily in Malta
'83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD
'88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out
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'99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles
'03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter
'14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles
'14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles
'15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles