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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-25-2004, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,119
Posted By johnp352
90's 400/420 prices/dealer rips

I have a nice 94 E420 that I can't sell either..for 1/2 of what you are asking..albeit with 128K..but with regular service, etc.

The same dealer who offered me $3000 on it as a trade on a new...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-07-2004, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By johnp352
the car's in good shape.

Outside of a small rust spot on the drivers door, it is in solid shape. A fellow who reads the postings here just came by and might buy it: he said the paint and interior were in fine condition.

...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 05-06-2004, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By johnp352
FS: 94 E420/suburban chicago/$5000

Anthracite/Parchment, just turned 128K. I have had her since 93K (bought 1/01). The previous service records were from Loeber in Chicago, since then the 120 K service has been done at the dealership,...
Forum: Tech Help 07-09-2002, 05:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,396
Posted By johnp352
Angry dealer overfilled oil: possible damage?

the dealer overfilled the oil by 5+ litres. The car had a hard start, but drove. around 6 miles later, white smoke was billowing out the pipes, and it lost acceleration. I stopped the car, and called...
Forum: Tech Help 05-11-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By johnp352
problem solved for $30 at dealer

took the car to Laural Mercedes in Westmont Il..mechanic John Kostal replaced fuse #5..that was it. As they also hand wash the car there, which is about $25 where I live...I think the service was...
Forum: Tech Help 05-09-2002, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,165
Posted By johnp352
abs light, weird buzzing noise, dead!

94 E 420 105K. running fine, though lately it takes a second crank to start from overnight cold. Car ran fine all day. On last run of the day, ABS light comes on from the start , accompanied by...
Forum: Tech Help 04-12-2002, 11:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By johnp352
E420 bizarre oil gauge behavior (no really)

Here's the situation..94 E 420 with 103K. I bought it with 92K in 1/01.. When warmed up, the gauge used to read 1.4 bar or so. After last summers big heat, the pressure dropped to 1 bar (by "dropped...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-23-2001, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By johnp352
thanks for looking

back to the search...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-18-2001, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By johnp352
500geek..

that would be great, i would really appreciate it- please email me off list and i'll give you a call. hopefully- although this hasn't been "proven" yet- the inner black plastic boxes are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-17-2001, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By johnp352
Thumbs down the armrest saga...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

the problem with the armrest/console is that while the black plastic inside box can be removed- it is not available separately from MB. the reason it broke in the first place was that the s!@#tty...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-11-2001, 11:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,218
Posted By johnp352
Unhappy wtb: front armrest for 93/94 E series and /or rubber bands

HELP! I am looking for the front armrest for my 94 e420 in light tan (not palamino). The interior compartment plastic hinge is broken, and cannot be repaired. My merc dealer wants $1200 for...
Forum: Tech Help 03-16-2001, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By johnp352
Steve!

thanks for the opinion. You have "seconded" every person who works on mercs for a living that I have talked to around here (Chicago)..their advice is the same as yours: DON'T DO IT! springs/8mm...
Forum: Tech Help 03-16-2001, 07:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By johnp352
switching tires

in the front made it pull to the left..aha! so THAT tire went to the rear..it's better, but now it still pulls a bit to the left, but not as bad as before when it pulled to the right. The tech said...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 03-15-2001, 08:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,867
Posted By johnp352
Charlie

removing the first aid kit was enough to get the subs loud enough in the car? Though at 1800 watts I would hope so..where did your friend install the subs? and would you please tell him not to drive...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 03-11-2001, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By johnp352
wjm

I beg to differ re the Becker radio/merc speaker system. It's eq'ed like the first series of Walkmans (men?)..scooped mids, flacid artificial bass and thin boosted highs. It is perfectly suited for...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 03-10-2001, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,594
Posted By johnp352
don't buy the Becker

I just went through this a month ago. Buy an Alpine 620 six cd changer , which i have seen for as low as $210 new, and a $35 PEI adapter cable for it. In your trunk, on the passenger side, behind the...
Forum: Tech Help 02-24-2001, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,189
Posted By johnp352
It's not that I wasn't looking when I backed...

It's not that I wasn't looking when I backed up...

But S!@#... my new 94 e420..I cracked the tail light lense (no big deal, just replace it..best price is here?) got some paint smeared on the...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 02-22-2001, 07:42 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 25,351
Posted By johnp352
and me

94 E420 94.5k bought 01/10/01
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2001, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,366
Posted By johnp352
In my 94 e420, the hinged cover for the arm rest...

In my 94 e420, the hinged cover for the arm rest is broken. I cannot open the armrest without the top coming off. I can "close" it, but as soon as it gets a lateral bump from me or a passenger, it...
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2001, 07:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,066
Posted By johnp352
wrong springs!

After reading the good news about $125 lowering springs from neuspeed..i called them and the tech guy told me these are NOT the right springs for a 400e/e420. THe front ones from h+r are heavier then...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-19-2001, 11:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By johnp352
thanks

for the info.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 02-18-2001, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 914
Posted By johnp352
Ok ..All i would like to know (today) is will the...

Ok ..All i would like to know (today) is will the Mercedes oem 16x7.5 W210 5 spoke wheels with a 41 mm offset be ok on my 94 E420, whose wheels are 15x6.5 with a 44 mm offset. IOW does the 3mm...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-06-2001, 07:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,990
Posted By johnp352
try this

I just put an alpine 620 six cd changer with the "m-bus" in my 94 E420.

In your trunk, on the passenger side, behind the trunk wall (which btw is lifted out after getting the battery cover...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 02-05-2001, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,766
Posted By johnp352
I am going to upgrade the tires/wheels/suspension...

I am going to upgrade the tires/wheels/suspension on my 94 e420 w/94K. I intend to lower it with a pad/spring replacement, replace the f/r bars, new Bilstein shocks, and go to 16 maybe 17" (opinions...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-01-2001, 07:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By johnp352
don't leave home without it..

umm, chris and ashman?? I am almost afraid to ask..but what does your living room look like ;)
btw chris, that is a beautiful 500.
j "less is mo' " p
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-31-2001, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By johnp352
for the new mp3 players, go to the kenwood site

and look at the press releases for their new stuff. this is the tip of the iceberg.

Update: the alpine is installed, James Brown Startime loaded in the magazine (plus Lee Perry and MMW)and for one...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 01-27-2001, 08:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,755
Posted By johnp352
mp3 research results point toward- WAIT!

EADG:
After a lot of research, none of which was aided by retailers, who provided a lot of anti-help..I have decided to wait on the mp3 player..this year there will be over 100 different models to...
Forum: Tech Help 01-21-2001, 12:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By johnp352
thanks for the help. I will start at square one,...

thanks for the help. I will start at square one, switching the sides.
btw, that is a beautiful car you have.
jp
Forum: Tech Help 01-21-2001, 10:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,557
Posted By johnp352
cc fan

the fan doesn't really slow down, even though the interior is very warm, as in "open the windows, it's too hot in here". I put the fan on low..it's ok..I put it back on the center "auto" button, and...
Forum: Tech Help 01-21-2001, 09:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By johnp352
My new used 94 e420 is pulling to the right a...

My new used 94 e420 is pulling to the right a bit. It has dunlop tires in good condition. My question is: can I take it to a regular tire place for a front end alignment, or should this be done at a...
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