Well.....These 16" 8-hole wheels for the 1995 E420 are practically impossible to find. I have had no luck through craigslist, ebay, or any online source. Anyone have some for sale or trade? Maybe I should just stick with the stock 15" or some c-class wheels???? Any input guys???

I contacted the local dealer here and asked them if they would print a VMI for me so I could tell what has been replaced on my vehicle. The service lady told me they won't do that. I asked to talk to the service manager...he ran it, and went through some of the things with me.

I do have a copy of a VMI done in 2002, but the car was under warranty until April of 2003. Sure enough, the service manager at Rusnack in Arcadia told me that it had a lot of stuff done right before the warranty ran out in 2003 with ~68k miles....compressor, valve cover gasket, etc. He read a note that the transmission fluid was burnt, and that perhaps it had the transmission replaced. He was going to talk with one of the warranty people to see if he could get some more information. He said there was no mention of the evaporator or wiring harness. I mentioned that I would like to bring the car in and let them look it over with the hopes of getting a copy of the VMI. He said they would look at the car free of charge, so I am thinking of bringing it in tomorrow. He had a '94 E420, and said it was the best car he ever owned, so maybe he has a soft spot for these W124 and will hook me up.

A free evaluation couldn't hurt, could it? And maybe I can get my hands on the VMI.

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RT


1984 300D---Sold
1995 E420 - 106K - Brilliant Silver Metallic/Orion Gray --- Sold
1984 300SD - 151K Manganese Brown Metallic/Mostly Black --- Sold
1982 240D - 79K - Manila Beige/Palomino---Sold

Try another dealer, most will give out a VMI without any strings attached. There is nothing on it that is confidential.