[W126 Coupe] 89 560 sec

[Ernest Stephens]

I recently replaced my AC, doing everything myself but evacuating and recharging the unit (I'm in the same boat as you).  I went on line and bought all of the major parts which saved me a bundle (I live in the US).  The most difficult part to replace was the expansion valve which is located inside on the firewall but it is due able if you can stand the discomfort of contorting your body.  I'm sure that you can do the work, I have 6 years in age on you and I know very little about mechanics.  As for $5,500: I have over 200k on my 87 560 SEC, it is not pristine but I have not seen anything else of interest to me that I could buy for even twice the price.  If it were me, I would consider selling something else before letting it go for less than 10k. At one time we owned 2 of these vehicles, a white 89 560 SEC and 87 560 SEC.  I bought my 87 coupe with 97k on it back in 93 and like just as much now as I did when I bought it. 
Good luck, I hope that you don't have to sell it.
steve
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Al Hollis<mailto:alhollis at comcast.net> 
  To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com<mailto:mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com> 
  Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 01:03 AM
  Subject: [W126 Coupe] 89 560 sec


  Hey guys, I need some advice.

  I've been laid off for several months now and considering the job market it looks like I'll be filing for social security (I'm 63).
  I have an 89 560 SEC  with 93K miles that I would like to sell to help pay some bills.
  I have two issues with the car -
  1) The front bumper has a two small cracks (should I get it repaired or leave as original so show actual condition as the car has been accident free?)
  2) The air compressor has a small seepage (I noticed during a tire rotation) - not leaking on the garage floor though. 
  I had it converted two years ago and still blows cold air.
  Other than that, the car's extremely clean, well maintained, garaged and non-smoker.
  Is  $5,500 "as is" a fair price - should I make the repairs (repairs would have to be done by a MB dealership!) and ask more or leave "as is" in hopes someone with a mechanical ability has an interest and could do the job less expensively. 
  Can air compressors be repaired, rebuilt or are off brand air compressors available? 
  What would be approximate cost of either a repair, rebuilt, off brand or a new air compressor - installed? 
  If anyone has an interest in the car, contact me off line at alhollis at comcast.net<mailto:alhollis at comcast.net>


  Thanks

  Al

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