Sherman Oaks, CA non-p car Pre Purchase inspection

drcoastline · 07-31-2018, 02:12 PM

Any Pelicans near Sherman Oaks, CA that can lay an eyeball or two on a car I am interested in please?

craigster59 · craigster59's Garage

TRE isn't that far away if you want a PPI. I'm way on the other side of the Valley but know that there are a few Pelicans on that side. Could the seller take it to TRE?

drcoastline · 07-31-2018, 03:02 PM

Hey Craigster, Thanks for replying. I suppose he can I will send a text. Do you know the address?

craigster59 · craigster59's Garage

TRE Motorsports
Address: 15854 Strathern St, Van Nuys, CA 91406

Phone: +1-818-909-9220

Hours: 8:00am-6:00pm

Good luck!

drcoastline · 07-31-2018, 03:12 PM

Thanks

Don Plumley · Don Plumley's Garage

Don’t forget our own Tyson Schmidt at Promotorsports.

speeder · 09:12 PM

All worthless advice for a non-Porsche. What is the car? I'm in SO but would not have time until Thursday at the earliest. Shoot me a PM w details.

drcoastline · 08-01-2018, 02:05 AM

Thank you for chiming in guys.

Denis- Thursday would be fine. The car is a 72 Mercedes 280SE.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 08-01-2018, 02:43 AM

https://southcoast.craigslist.org/cto/d/1968-mercedes-benz-280se/6641731228.html

drcoastline · 08-01-2018, 03:47 AM

Shaun, Do you know this car?

Shaun @ Tru6 · 08-01-2018, 03:49 AM

No. I always look for cars on CL when someone posts about them here. Seems like worth a call depending on what you are looking for.

mrbeverlyhills · 08-01-2018, 05:13 AM

Nelson will tell you anything you want to know about an older Benz, looks after mine and has several:

Mercedes Repair in Sherman Oaks, CA | Boulevard Auto Repair

stomachmonkey · 08-01-2018, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by drcoastline

Thank you for chiming in guys.

Denis- Thursday would be fine. The car is a 72 Mercedes 280SE.

I would trust Denis's evaluation of a MB.

speeder · 08-01-2018, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drcoastline

Thank you for chiming in guys.

Denis- Thursday would be fine. The car is a 72 Mercedes 280SE.

I haven’t seen one of those since yesterday. I’ll give you a call today.

This is my world:

drcoastline · 08:22 AM

Shaun, definitely worth a call.

Waiting for Denis, if he can't take a look I will see about getting the car to Nelson

drcoastline · 08-01-2018, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speeder

I haven’t seen one of those since yesterday. I’ll give you a call today.

This is my world:

That is a lovely world you live in. I love that blue pagoda. Well I guess it goes with out saying I don't need to tell you what to look for.

craigster59 · craigster59's Garage

Sorry, just thought it was a 911 you were interested in. Being an MB, Denis is your guy!

drcoastline · 08-01-2018, 10:19 AM

No apology necessary Craigster. I appreciate your help.

tevake · 10:31 AM

This one caught my eye resently on craigslist, it's a diesel.

Not the classic look with the vertical headlights, but does look nice.

https://panamacity.craigslist.org/cto/6651364336.html

Cheers Richard

speeder · 10:33 AM

It’s all good. I’ve owned several w108s, (many years ago), and if it passes my basic inspection it will go on a lift in the shop pictured for a proper PPi. No matter how good a mechanic is, there is no substitute for familiarity with a particular marque or model. Tyson is phenomenal but specializes in Porsche.

These are great cars from a different era @ MB but they are also 50 year old German cars that needed good maintenance when they were new. Quite a few have passed through BAT lately, sometimes for shocking prices, IMO.