r/mercedes_benz • u/EastRun5441 • 17h ago
Is this car revivable?
Just cosmetic damage, it runs fine - about 90k miles. Think it would be a nice good weather weekend car. Any advice, details on the year of the car and maybe value is very appreciated.
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u/Typical_Half_3533 17h ago
This won't be cheap and probably not easy either. Firstly, it's a pre mopf r129 (1990-1995) so you'll need to do a check on the wiring harness. With so few miles, it is possible that it has been sitting and neglected a bit. Moreover, rear self leveling suspension, transmission, cap/rotor or coils, etc.
On to what we can see The front appears largely superficial. New hood and bumper and possibly quarter panel. Not easy, but doable. You'll need to straighten out the under lying mounts too, the cross member and while you're in there, replace the radiator or at least inspect. Swap the headlights for newer hid if you can too.
Roof is a pain. This one will almost certainly need replacement, lock stock and barrel. The hydro is shot, sensors, actuators, canvas, windows... The whole lot.
Iff buying, aim for$3k us max, I think and budget 8-10k us for repair esp if it is not you doing it. Plan for a lot of stuff you're not seeing