[W126 Coupe] Cost of Ownership

[Jonathan Hodgman]

I haven't a Clue as to what I spend on my car's per year. If something
comes up, I fix it and don't really worry about what the parts cost. 
Way I look at it even if I dump another 9-16,000 into one of my older
MB's I'm Still at less then the cost of a new honda civic..!!

Hell, when my 560SEL got hit I added up the majority of parts in her
and I was at over 10,000...Didn't have a Clue I had anywhere near that
until I started to sit down and think about it.

I'm just glad that such a small contingent of the US realises how
wonderful these cars are thus keeping their purchase price quite
reasonable.

Jonathan





On Sun, 27 Mar 2005 20:51:43 -0500, gary peck <gary.peck at sympatico.ca> wrote:
> Chris
> You need to provide us with a lot more info. Question: do you have all the
> past service records, how many miles on her, what needs to be done as
> prioritys, post some photos to me MBGary gary.peck at sympatico.ca
> At least theres little depreciation. On a new car to-day they depreciate at
> $1,000.00 for every 1000 klms driven believe it or not? I have a 1988 SEC
> Euro I expect my costs budgeted for 2005 related only to general maintenance
> at less then $600.00 I've spent so far this year $150.00 for a new OVP relay
> not a clone either, original MB relay made in Hungry. Last year I replaced
> the skins my cost $1,000.00. and replaced the front shocks with Koni's cost
> installed $420.00 CDN. This year I may repair the power antenna or replace
> it. General oil service once a year averages me $250.00. I only have 64,000
> Klms on here the engine is silky smooth for a 300HP
> How much investment do you have in HER.
> 
> E-Mail me ?
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris" <cjschafer at voyager.net>
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 5:07 PM
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Cost of Ownership
> 
> > Mike Kubr recently said "These cars are an endless money pit, aren't
> > they(?)" and "I love the car but it's sucking me dry" which raises the
> > question of cost of ownership.
> >
> > I just bought my 1988 560SEC in December and I figure that besides the
> > initial purchase price by the original owner the maintenance cost for the
> > car was over 1000 dollars per year for the first 13 years. A second owner
> > spent an additional $1500 on repairs. Nevertheless maintenance fell behind
> > for a year or two and I'm playing catch up.
> >
> > I am now working by the following rule of thumb: I need to budget $1500
> per
> > year for maintenance on this car and I will be doing most the work myself.
> >
> > Does anyone else have a similar rule of thumb regarding keeping these
> cars?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris Schafer
> > Ohio
> >
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> > W126 SEC Mailing List
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> >
> 
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