I love your channel. Great advice. I'm real close to going to test drive a 1978 300D. I will use this check list for a pre-purchase inspection. You all are awesome!
That's exactly what I'm doing, not expecting to find a mint car whatsoever, but definitely have a list in my mind of 'must haves'. I am more than ready to work on what I will finally choose. Number 1 in my book is the least amount of rust.
Hi from Seattle. I’m most interested in a Mercedes with good RUST prevention. What vintage should I be looking for? I like the older ones, diesel or gas but rust or the susceptibility to rust is a deal breaker.
Wow. Art is like a Fire Hose of Mercedes Knowledge. I'm going to have to listen to this a couple of times to get it all. Would love for him to talk about specific things and problems he sees in the W111 and W113.
Pierre, I need help! I have been working on 2 190e, 2.3 and 2.6, and I was planning to sell them with some gain but now I do not want to sell them! I want to keep them!. Mr. Art is right....
This is really great job and important things to discuss BUT I wish he was able go walk around the car during the explaining and show us for example power steering leak problem
Art, your awesome knowledge, phenomenal depth and masterful competence totally reflect what all present and even aspiring MB owners desire be applied to every MB car. Your approach loudly echoes the company's original moto of " Engineered like no other car." Like. You said hand made to unbelievable not stamped out.
So well done. Don't worry about the audio on this one; Art's advice comes through loud and clear in mono as well as in stereo. Now, if we were listening to a nice throaty M100, that might be another story... ;-)
Hello, andrew smith and thank YOU so much for your question(s), we want to answer you as quickly as possible. By signing in our Patreon www.patreon.com/thomaspolk page and making a donation of $10 your are assured of a 24 hour email response from Pierre. If you are already a $10 member please mention along with your question.
I have a 1999 SL 500 with 121,000 miles having problems finding the part antenna motor. Do you have any suggestions? Also what is the number of miles I can expect on the R129?
While much or most of this may be old hat or common sense to those familiar with Mercedes, I for one, as new to Mercedes and looking for my first one, find this very informative.
As always, thank you, Mr. Pierre, for your outstanding work and knowledge you present to us in the MBZ world, excellent. Also, many thanks to Mr. Art for your valuable advice. Mr. Art, is it possible to get your shop name and address in LA? I would like for you to take care of my MBZs, Much obliged, gentlemen.
@@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753 Hi Mr. Pierre, thank you very much for your prompt reply. I thought Mr. Art lives and works in LA, So CA. We need a good reliable mechanic shop for our vehicles. Thanks again, sir and keep up the good work.
OMG. This video is GOLD. Good job, folks!
you're most welcome Walt
I love your channel. Great advice. I'm real close to going to test drive a 1978 300D. I will use this check list for a pre-purchase inspection. You all are awesome!
Thanks Art, valuable advise and love your videos Pierre. Mercedes fan here!
Thanks Art , for sharing some of your knowledge with us owners or thinking about owning.
Lots there to digest , lots to consider...Much appreciated.
I think Art would want you to keep your 123s (:
Very Good Advice----Thank You Art and Pierre.
you're welcome Tom!
Appreciate the advice guys ! Patience is also a virtue when looking for older models, you can pass
that's the truth Steve
That's exactly what I'm doing, not expecting to find a mint car whatsoever, but definitely have a list in my mind of 'must haves'. I am more than ready to work on what I will finally choose. Number 1 in my book is the least amount of rust.
Hi from Seattle. I’m most interested in a Mercedes with good RUST prevention. What vintage should I be looking for? I like the older ones, diesel or gas but rust or the susceptibility to rust is a deal breaker.
Wow. Art is like a Fire Hose of Mercedes Knowledge. I'm going to have to listen to this a couple of times to get it all. Would love for him to talk about specific things and problems he sees in the W111 and W113.
he has certainly expirenced a lot in the past 68 years!
Could you please tell us what we have to look for 1990 Benz 300 SEL ? Really appreciated
Great words of absolute wisdom
Thanks guys
thank you!
This gent is a National treasure!
Art, you are the Bomb! Like sitting under any master of his craft.
That was very thorough and informative. Thank you
thank you!
Would love to hear more of that trumpet music heard just before Art begins.
I don't know where thomas got it
Pierre, I need help! I have been working on 2 190e, 2.3 and 2.6, and I was planning to sell them with some gain but now I do not want to sell them! I want to keep them!. Mr. Art is right....
This is really great job and important things to discuss BUT I wish he was able go walk around the car during the explaining and show us for example power steering leak problem
Nice thank you for sharing your knowledge
Art, your awesome knowledge, phenomenal depth and masterful competence totally reflect what all present and even aspiring MB owners desire be applied to every MB car. Your approach loudly echoes the company's original moto of " Engineered like no other car." Like. You said hand made to unbelievable not stamped out.
i will make sure Art sees your comment George. thank you
So well done. Don't worry about the audio on this one; Art's advice comes through loud and clear in mono as well as in stereo. Now, if we were listening to a nice throaty M100, that might be another story... ;-)
haha thank you !
Thanks for this valuable detailed informatios
The steering wheel of my Mercedes SLC 380, year 1980, has a small amount of play can you please let me know how this can be fixed? Thank you Pierre.
Hello, andrew smith and thank YOU so much for your question(s), we want to answer you as quickly as possible.
By signing in our Patreon www.patreon.com/thomaspolk page and making a donation of $10 your are assured of a 24 hour email response from Pierre.
If you are already a $10 member please mention along with your question.
Thank you
Thank you Art for the informative buyers guide. I'll keep it in mind when looking for another classic Mercedes. : )
Art's advice is most relevant to the 1972 and earlier 108,109,111 and 113 cars
I have a 1999 SL 500 with 121,000 miles having problems finding the part antenna motor. Do you have any suggestions?
Also what is the number of miles I can expect on the R129?
While much or most of this may be old hat or common sense to those familiar with Mercedes, I for one, as new to Mercedes and looking for my first one, find this very informative.
glad it was helpful!!
What a great guy .
Pierre, something’s awry with your audio. I’m hearing voice only in my left ear. Check it out please.
i sent this to Thomas. thank you
it is amazing how his eyes glitter...must of had cataract surgery, and or lens implants...
My left speaker likes this video. My right speaker cannot hear it. ;-)
neither can mine. I usually yell loud enough but Art speaks more softly than I do.
What about a $6000 1997 Mercedes E430 with only 67,000 miles on it
As always, thank you, Mr. Pierre, for your outstanding work and knowledge you present to us in the MBZ world, excellent. Also, many thanks to Mr. Art for your valuable advice. Mr. Art, is it possible to get your shop name and address in LA? I would like for you to take care of my MBZs, Much obliged, gentlemen.
Lee, art lives in fort collins, colorado. I can send you his email privately.
@@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753 Hi Mr. Pierre, thank you very much for your prompt reply. I thought Mr. Art lives and works in LA, So CA. We need a good reliable mechanic shop for our vehicles. Thanks again, sir and keep up the good work.