Originally Posted by 94E420

Hello All-

So, I have a 1989 560SEL with 178k on the clock. It's reached a point were I either need to sick several thousand into in or let it go. The local Mercedes dealership says it needs a complete valve job asap! Second the trans (once warm) won't shift up and out of 2nd assuming that from a stop it starts in 2nd as I've heard the W126's do. Finally, the power steering pump needs to be rebuilt as its leaking. This is a white car with palomino leather. I'm really torn on what to do. I was told a valve job would be roughly 4k and a rebuilt tranny (if that's what it needs) would be another $2500. I get so many compliments when I drive this car. People always say its a boat but beautiful and I've not found anything that rides as nice. So, do I part it out or put 6-7k into it.