That's alot of work the car needs asap. Looks like the last owner didn't baby this S Class, I say pawn it off on someone else before it becomes your money pit. For the amount of money and time it needs spent on it asap, its not going to be a brand new car at the end of it and will need repairs with its due time.
You're better off buying a mercedes someones babied and paying more , as this car will cost you as much to look after as your first year worth of payments(if that's the case).
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Originally Posted by EliotW
Just purchased a 1994 E420 with 126,000 miles. The owner had replaced the Wiring Harness and a few other details but the shop inspection did discover a few issues. I've helped my Brother a bit with his Rover but otherwise I have no DIY experience. Still I wouldn't mind learning, of the following issues what are plausible?
These are the issues as noted on the inspection report.
Heater AC Operation - Runs Strong. Push button operation doesn't work. Vent Switch defrost to floor etc (525 P/l)
Brake Fluid - Needs to be flushed (100 P/L)
Engine - Right bank starting to leak (225 P/L)
Cooling System - Cooling System not reaching operating temp soon enough (300 P/L)
Drive Axels - Minor leak in rear differential/axle seal (550 P/L)
Mufflers - Leak at rear muffler will need replacing for emissions (575 P/L)
Tie Rods - Drag link looks new not tie rods. (Tie Rods + Alignment 450 P/l)
Shocks/Struts - Rear shock bumps tops deteriorating.
Wheel Bearings - Needs Adjustment (Wheel bearings adjustment + repair 425 P/L)
So what of the above do you think a first timer could manage?
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