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rmasteller · #7 11-14-2002, 09:45 AM

Thanks for the great input Gary and Royaiii. The dealer did provide a CarFax report.

Odometer Check
6/15/94 - 3,965 miles

Vehicle History
12/07/93 - Ohio Title Issued, Columbus, OH
04/26/94 - Ohio Title Issued, Columbus, OH
06/01/94 - Registered as Private Vehicle, Dublin, OH*
06/15/94 - Ohio Title Issued, Dublin, OH*

(* Dublin is a suburb of Columbus, and is where the car is for sale)

So, what's with 3 titles in the first 6 months? Anyone got any ideas? And since it specifies the Private Vehicle, what does that imply, that it was a Public Vehicle before? I'll make sure that when I ask for the maintenance and repair records today, I'll ask about the odd title history too. According to service booklet, all service was done in at the dealer in Columbus.

I am currently looking for an independant W124 "expert" who can go over the car for me. I'm thinking the following, let me know what I forgot:

- Check AC as suggested (dye)
- Inspect brakes
- Pull valve covers and inspect top end
- Compression and leak-down(?) tests
- Inspect all rubber in suspension and drive line
- Inspect exhaust
- Measure emissions at tail pipe
- Inspect spark plugs for signs of poorly tuned engine
- Inspect engine, transmission, steering, and brakes for leaks
- Inspect ignition components (resistance in plug wires, worn rotor, etc.)
- Run a Mercedes Master Vehicle Inquiry to check for warranty work. (Is this correct? I've heard something like this before.)
- Spray wash car to ensure sunroof, windows, and trunk don't leak

Any thing else?

Thanks, you guys and this forum are great!