JE360GUY bid $26,111
JE360GUY bid $31,000
JE360GUY said:
I'll be sure to NEVER take my MB to the dealer for servicing. Let's see, $61.95 per spark plug. A total of $495.60 for 8 plugs. $85.52 per air filter, total for 2 was $171.04. $89.78 for lubricating grease. $295.78 for an oil filter. The list goes on and on until there is a total charge that is shocking, $4,561.19. That was for very little actual work or parts. All I can say is dealers are not the place for service unless your name is Elon Musk.
I'm I wrong to wonder why no invoice for work done states what vehicle the work was done on? No dates, mileage, etc?
@Eurospares, will these fit my staggered 2012 E550 Cabriolet? Also, will they fit my 2008 CLK 550 Cabriolet?
@NYCdriver, Thanks I will. Any recommendations , do you have a particular article or source I should study? Thanks in advance.
@Amgc63, Ok, thanks I will. Any suggestions, do you have a particular article or source I should peruse? Thanks
Amgc63 (18) Seller, I have a question, I'm certain you will be interested in giving an answer, to this seemingly impossible claim. It was made on your listing, via a plaque that can not be correct on two different cars. Thanks in advance.
Lots of questions, for instance, what will the service intervals be... oil change, transmission fluid change? How long will the brakes last? What can we expect with regard to tire wear? What will gas mileage be, now with all the added weight? What are the new 0-60 mph times? What is the new reduced top speed? I'd expect everything to wear out faster than the factory built car. What has changed, if for example you needed a new windshield? Will OEM glass fit, or has the size of the channel it fits in been altered? Can anyone own the car? In some states a felon can't buy or wear bullet-proof armor protection. Lots of unknowns.
The time when a car usually has the greatest excitement or interest is usually when it is offered for the first time. This fine example of a Silver Arrow was originally listed, on this auction site on 05/04/2022. That was a full two years ago, the high was $50,000. That did not satisfy the reserve price, set by the seller. I hope the seller will reach out to the high bidder and make everyone happy. It's apparently not being driven, except to the mechanic, who must be on a first name basis with the owner. My Med. school surgeon used to say don't be on a first name basis with your lawyer or car mechanic. We all know why.
Turns out, all the extra $14,000 bought you in the Silver Arrow Edition was a sp; special silver color paint and red leather interior. Plus, I forgot to mention the Plaque on the dash. Thats all, I'm floored to have learned it just a marketing gimick. Nothing else about it is different, nothing adding to it's driving characteristics at all. Nice colors though!
Another 09 SL550 Silver Arrow Edition with a bit more miles and a few more upogrades sold on February 9, 2024 for $28,000 on Cars and Bids.
50K seems unrealistic. I can understand his feeling that is a good price considering the way he has taken car of the car. Plus, a red interior is unusual. I'm not understanding what tne big deal is about a Silver Arrow Edition, other than a label. Whoever added oil without tightening the oil cap must be turning red from embarrassment! Thats an expensive mistake. Lol
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2015 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG w/40k Miles
JE360GUY said:
I'll be sure to NEVER take my MB to the dealer for servicing. Let's see, $61.95 per spark plug. A total of $495.60 for 8 plugs. $85.52 per air filter, total for 2 was $171.04. $89.78 for lubricating grease. $295.78 for an oil filter. The list goes on and on until there is a total charge that is shocking, $4,561.19. That was for very little actual work or parts. All I can say is dealers are not the place for service unless your name is Elon Musk.7k-Mile 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500
JE360GUY said:
I'm I wrong to wonder why no invoice for work done states what vehicle the work was done on? No dates, mileage, etc?Staggered 18" Mercedes-Benz V22 AMG Wheels by RONAL
JE360GUY said:
@Eurospares, will these fit my staggered 2012 E550 Cabriolet? Also, will they fit my 2008 CLK 550 Cabriolet?8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
@NYCdriver, Thanks I will. Any recommendations , do you have a particular article or source I should study? Thanks in advance.8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
@Amgc63, Ok, thanks I will. Any suggestions, do you have a particular article or source I should peruse? Thanks8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
Amgc63 (18) Seller, I have a question, I'm certain you will be interested in giving an answer, to this seemingly impossible claim. It was made on your listing, via a plaque that can not be correct on two different cars. Thanks in advance.Fully-Armored 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 w/3,400 Miles
JE360GUY said:
Lots of questions, for instance, what will the service intervals be... oil change, transmission fluid change? How long will the brakes last? What can we expect with regard to tire wear? What will gas mileage be, now with all the added weight? What are the new 0-60 mph times? What is the new reduced top speed? I'd expect everything to wear out faster than the factory built car. What has changed, if for example you needed a new windshield? Will OEM glass fit, or has the size of the channel it fits in been altered? Can anyone own the car? In some states a felon can't buy or wear bullet-proof armor protection. Lots of unknowns.8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
The time when a car usually has the greatest excitement or interest is usually when it is offered for the first time. This fine example of a Silver Arrow was originally listed, on this auction site on 05/04/2022. That was a full two years ago, the high was $50,000. That did not satisfy the reserve price, set by the seller. I hope the seller will reach out to the high bidder and make everyone happy. It's apparently not being driven, except to the mechanic, who must be on a first name basis with the owner. My Med. school surgeon used to say don't be on a first name basis with your lawyer or car mechanic. We all know why.8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
Turns out, all the extra $14,000 bought you in the Silver Arrow Edition was a sp; special silver color paint and red leather interior. Plus, I forgot to mention the Plaque on the dash. Thats all, I'm floored to have learned it just a marketing gimick. Nothing else about it is different, nothing adding to it's driving characteristics at all. Nice colors though!8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
Another 09 SL550 Silver Arrow Edition with a bit more miles and a few more upogrades sold on February 9, 2024 for $28,000 on Cars and Bids.8k-Mile 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Silver Arrow
JE360GUY said:
50K seems unrealistic. I can understand his feeling that is a good price considering the way he has taken car of the car. Plus, a red interior is unusual. I'm not understanding what tne big deal is about a Silver Arrow Edition, other than a label. Whoever added oil without tightening the oil cap must be turning red from embarrassment! Thats an expensive mistake. Lol