[W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC

[Axel Wulff]

Dear Lisa,

 

My condolences on your loss of a family member.

 

I think the best way to approach this would be to assume the car has been sitting and prepare for a full re-commissioning. The opposite (to expect the car to be drivable), could lead to a lot of issues.

 

A recommissioning would entail:

- Drain the fuel tank.

- Replace the tires.

- Drain and replace all fluids and filters (engine oil, engine coolant, differential oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid).

- Replace the brake fluid and verify the brakes work properly.

- Replace the battery.

 

If the car has the SLS rear suspension, you'll need to replace the hydraulic oil there as well.

 

I think it is nice that your father in-law left an SEC for his grandson, but depending on the car's condition, it might be more trouble than it's worth.




Axel J. Wulff
610-731-5453 Cellular
610-572-4611 Home



 


From: lisalevi at austin.rr.com
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:29:05 -0500
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1984 500 SEC




I just got word last week that my father-in-law left his 1984 500 SEC to my 16 year old son who doesn't even have his license yet. Problem is, the car is in Los Angeles and we're in Austin, Texas. My father-in-law passed away in 2000 and the car may or may not have ever been driven since then. Now that his wife has died, the car is now my son's. So I cannot ask her when the last time the car has been driven. The car probably has low mileage as my father-in-law was retired for many years before his death. Where do I start with this issue? Is it worth the repair cost? We don't even know when we get possession so I can't even fly out to take a look first hand as we do not even have access to the keys. If its worth it, my husband will drive it for a few years before we even consider giving it to our son. Any suggestions will be appreciated.


Thanks.


Lisa
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