Mercedes-Benz S-Class

W126 Series 1979 to 1991

Tobias Zoporowski (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

64 Seiten

2019
Veloce (Verlag)
978-1-78711-402-9 (ISBN)

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Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of Mercedes-Benz ownership, learn how to spot a bad car quickly, and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

An introduction to owning, driving and maintaining a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 Series, and a step-by-step guide to evaluating one for purchase. This book includes colour photos of what to look for and what to avoid, plus a realistic assessment of running and restoration costs, as well as market values. This includes servicing costs, spare parts prices, and the relative values of the various models, specifications and vehicle conditions you are likely to encounter.
Written in an easy to follow, jargon-free style, this book will equip you with all you need to know to buy the Mercedes S-Class of your dreams.

Tobias Zoporowski, born 1975, is a freelance technology journalist, author and lecturer. Since childhood he has been fascinated by cars and their history and technology. Tobias is particularly fond of cars from the 1970s and 1980s. He writes for several magazines and online platforms and lives near the former German capital, Bonn. He is also the author of the Essential Buyer’s Guide for the Mercedes-Benz W124.

Introduction - the purpose of this book
1 Is it the right car for you? - marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations - affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 - will you get along together?
4 Relative values - which model for you?
5 Before you view - be well informed
6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation walk away or stay?
8 Key points - where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation - 30 minutes for years of enjoyment
10 Auctions - sold! Another way to buy your dream
11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!
12 What's it worth? - let your head rule your heart
13 Do you really want to restore? - it'll take longer and cost more than you think
14 Paint problems - bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Problems due to lack of use - just like their owners, Mercedes-Benz W126s need exercise!
16 The Community - key people, organisations and companies in the Mercedes-Benz W126 world
17 Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips

Index

Erscheinungsdatum	23.04.2019
Reihe/Serie	Essential Buyer's Guide
Sprache	englisch
Maße	141 x 196 mm
Gewicht	146 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Beruf / Finanzen / Recht / Wirtschaft
Themenwelt	Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Auto / Motorrad
ISBN-10	1-78711-402-3 / 1787114023
ISBN-13	978-1-78711-402-9 / 9781787114029
Zustand	Neuware