[R129 SL] New to this board with a couple questions...

[PAULS at sbcglobal.net]

Why don't you shop around for a 4 yr/24K miles warranty and see
if you can find one for 1/2 price or so.  Ask the dealer; he may
have other sources.

Car sounds great.

Paul

--- Original Message ---
From: David Epp <depp at alexlbr.com>
To: r129 sl list <r129list at mbcoupes.com>
Subject: [R129 SL] New to this board with a couple questions...


>Hello,

>

>Just purchased a 99 500sl black opal with 24k miles sl1 & sl2.

>

>Dealer is offering extended warranty 4 years 48k miles bumper to

bumper 

>except maint items brakes hoses etc.

>He is asking $2100 with $100 deductible.

>

>It is from a very reputable MB Porsche Cadillac dealer.

>

>Is this a good idea?

>Is this a good price?

>

>Problem I have is will probably only drive it about 2k - 4k a

year,  I 

>also have a perfect 43k 560 sec that I

>drive 1k - 2k a year.

>

>Also have read about a 3.07 rear axle for these cars, has anyone 

>installed this?

>Are you happy with the change how much of an improvement?

>Any idea on cost and easiest way to go about change?

>

>Thank you very much for any info, have read and enjoyed the w126

board 

>for a couple years.

>

>David

>

> 

>

>-- 

>David Epp

>Alexander Lumber Co.

>(630)-844-5123

>depp at alexlbr.com

>

>

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