[W126 Coupe] Death of a STAR?

[Kenneth Delmar Hopkins]

Clear DayI was sitting in the Dentist chair waiting for an exam, when I got the call.
The call came from the Autospecialist clerk who said I needed some additional work done on my 1990 560SEC in addition to the regular scheduled maintenance I usually had done.
The clerk stated that during the initial inspection of the car the following items need attention also:
1. Air conditioner needed replacement. 
2.All the spark plug wiring needed replacement.
3.Engine motor mounts were in bad shape and recommended     
   replacement.
4. The oil housing is leaking and the air pump hose is cracked and needs  
    to be replaced.
5. The injectors and injector seals needs to be replaced.
6. Needs to have brakes all around replaced.
7. The alignment was need also.
I thought about what he was saying and with each breath that he took it was another thousand dollar. After all was said and done.
the total bill would be close to 10k. As he gave me the total bill the glimmer of my Star begin to fade and the thoughts of selling the car became a reality finally. Thus, I sold my heart that I had for 18 years. for $5800.00 and bought a 2001 S500 with 34k mile in great condition.
Please note that I still love that S560 and will someday get another one. But for now I chug along in a land boat that is a far cry from my beloved S560. I still read and tune in to the forum though.

Kenneth D Hopkins
1990 S560 Black/Tan moved to S500 Black/Black

           ConSorTcheZ
      Easy In Life And Love
              IMN8XTC

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