[W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC

[Carl Hansen]

Good question,
I think if a car like that is as good as claimed the seller should not have to sell it on ebay. 
I have to give him credit for penmanship though.
If it sounds too good to be true it usually is.
Carl
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Joseph Schumann 
  To: RONNY GEENEN ; Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists 
  Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 10:08 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC


  btw......that white coupe on ebay was for sale last year if I recall....I wonder why its back on the market.


  Joe

  RONNY GEENEN <ronny.geenen at verizon.net> wrote:
    And I do not like to sit in a black painted car. Because that is my last 
    ride when I am dead.

    Ronny

    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: "Carl Hansen" 
    To: "RONNY GEENEN" ; "Mercedes Coupes Mailing 
    Lists" 
    Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 3:04 PM
    Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC


    > Aficionados of fine automobiles place certain colours to certain makes of 
    > cars.
    >
    > The Italian race car colour is red, the British green while the 
    > Mercedes-Benz racing colour is silver.
    >
    > Of course this isn't necessary something to live by.
    >
    > My wife for example can't stand a white car. It looks like a fridge. A 
    > large car looks like a big chest freezer.
    >
    > The reason I don't care for a white car is that a rust spot shows up 
    > really bad.
    >
    > I am sure most of you guys out there know the reason M-B race cars are 
    > silver, ok ok, just asking.
    > If not there's a powerful explanation for it.
    >
    > Carl
    > Niagara Falls, Canada
    > 1988 560 SEC
    >
    >
    > ----- Original Message ----- 
    > From: "RONNY GEENEN" 
    > To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" 
    > Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 5:33 PM
    > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC
    >
    >
    >>I share your opinion except the color.
    >> I love white. When I was shopping for an SEC, in year 2000, I could not 
    >> find a white one, which is my favorite color. I then settled down with 
    >> the champagne color. And in those days I was also not a member of this 
    >> mailing club.
    >>
    >> Ronny
    >> Glendora, Ca 91740
    >> 1987 560 SEC
    >> 1984 300 SD
    >>
    >> ----- Original Message ----- 
    >> From: "Carl Hansen" 
    >> To: "Bruce Mendel" ; "Mercedes Coupes Mailing 
    >> Lists" 
    >> Sen t: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 2:20 PM
    >> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC
    >>
    >>
    >>> Hey come on now! Yes 45,000 miles is a lot of miles and $25,000 would be 
    >>> too much for any American car.
    >>> We are talking about a Mercedes-Benz here, that car at 45,000 miles 
    >>> isn't even broken in yet for crying out loud.
    >>> I would like to see it in the flesh though, like any other car, but if 
    >>> it's as good as described $25,000 is very reasonable.
    >>> The only drawbacks in my opinion is the colour and the fact that it's a 
    >>> US version.
    >>> I prefer the Euro version for bumpers, headlamps and more horse power.
    >>>
    >>> Carl Hansen
    >>>
    >>> ----- Original Message ----- 
    >>> From: "Bruce Mendel" 
    >>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" 
    >>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 12:38 PM
    >>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC
    >>>
    >>>
    >>>> Hey guys, happy new year. Thanks for the recommendations!
    >>>>
    >>>> I saw that white on ebay too. Very nice looking car, and the seller, 
    >>>> while a
    >>>> dealer, sounds like they know the W126 reasonably well. $25K is a lot 
    >>>> of
    >>>> money for a 45K mile car these days, but without knowing the car 
    >>>> personally
    >>>> it's hard for me to say.
    >>>>
    >>>> Anyhow, I have one or two that Carl might like, so I emailed him 
    >>>> directly.
    >>>>
    >>>> Bruce
    >>>> 856-912-2600 Cell
    >>>>
    >>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
    >>>> From: 
    >>>> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" 
    >>>> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 9:50 AM
    >>>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1991 560 SEC
    >>>>
    >>>>
    >>>>> Happy New Year to you Carl..
    >>>>>
    >>>>> I'm with Axel about Bruce Mendel (mr-amazing-deals on ebay). We have 
    >>>>> seen
    >>>> one of his cars last summer at an MB meet. It was nothing less than
    >>>> fantastic, to my mind..
    >>>>>
    >>>>> There's also a '91 for sale on ebay currently. 45K miles that might 
    >>>>> pique
    >>>> your fancy.... Take a look.
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-500-Series-560SEC-Coupe-ABSOLUTELY-SHOWROOM-NEW-CONDITION-560-SEC-ONLY-45K-MILE_W0QQcmdZVi ewItemQQcategoryZ6332QQihZ006QQitemZ160193744514QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW
    >>>>>
    >>>>> No matter what.. Good luck & enjoy..
    >>>>>
    >>>>> Cheers, MBL
    >>>>>
    >>>>> -------------- Original message ----------------------
    >>>>> From: Carl Ey 
    >>>>> >
    >>>>> > Dear MB Coupe members - I just joined your group this year and am 
    >>>>> > very
    >>>> anxioius
    >>>>> > to purchase a 1991 560 SEC. I am in Northern Virginia and have been
    >>>> searching
    >>>>> > high and low for the "right" auto. My email is below, please 
    >>>>> > contact me
    >>>> OR
    >>>>> > please point me in the right direction to find the vehicle I want -
    >>>> dealerships< br>>>>>> > seem very indifferent and E-bay doesn't do it for me. HELP!
    >>>>> >
    >>>>> > Thanks and Happy New Year!
    >>>>> > Carl S. Ey The Ey Man 6501 Byron Ave. Springfield, VA 22150
    >>>>> > '202.391.3200 (cell) 703.913.1148 (home)eyman15 at hotmail.com 
    >>>>> > eyc2 at ndu.edu
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>>
    >>>>
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