[W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown

[eurotech1 at charter.net]

That's an easy one, first off, it's a fairly rare model with low production numbers, which brings us to the second point, it's a drivable collectible which IF KEPT IN PRIME CONDITION WILL APPRECIATE IN VALUE. That makes it a solid investment, as the value increases each year, it may actually increase more on a percentage basis than some investments you could make. So now it becomes a family heirloom.... Well, maybe you could try running that past her anyway...

                     Later,
                Christopher Huffine
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> From: "Axel Wulff" <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Date: 2005/03/23 Wed PM 02:59:47 EST
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown
> 
> Rick,
> 
> Thanks for the input. I'll be mulling over it this weekend.
> 
> The most difficult thing is of course to explain to my better half why it is 
> better to spend money on the old SEC, rather than to go out and buy a new 
> car.
> 
> 
> 
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 
> 
> 
> 
> >From: Richard Hesek <Richard_Hesek at raytheon.com>
> >Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> >To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> >Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re: Head Gasket Blown
> >Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:00:20 -0500
> >
> >Alex,
> >  I just went through this. My engine issue was not head gaskets, however.
> >The reason was really never identified but I didn't see the point in
> >rebuilding an engine with 200k (also) miles on it. In my case, I may never
> >have found the reason my engine failed.
> >  Go to: https://www.woodfins.com/index.ASP.
> >   Talk to Robert Davis. He gave me some history on the replacement engine
> >including mileage. Low mileage 5.6 engines are hard to come across. It is
> >important to make sure they know what you want. They will sell you a "long
> >block" unless you specify otherwise.
> >   I got my car back in January and so far so good. It runs better than my
> >original motor.
> >Total was $3300.
> >   One source for rebuilt engines is:
> >http://www.mercedesengines.net/engines.html
> >
> >Rick Hesek
> >==============================
> >
> >As the engine has already 200K miles on it, should I be looking for a
> >replacement engine instead? My mechanic called around and found one in
> >California with 111K on it. Installed (with new timing chain) it will run
> >me
> >$4,400.
> >
> >What is the better option? 200K engine with a head job or take the chance
> >on
> >a 111K replacement engine?
> >
> >Your inputs would be appreciated.
> >
> >
> >Regards,
> >Axel J. Wulff
> >
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