Grosser info for the boss please

[Tony66_au]

*Sigh* The Boss, AKA She who must be obeyed AKA Jenna was watching X men on DVD last night and called me in to identify a Mercedes she really really wants.

It was a Grosser of some sort, short wheel base.

I explained what I could, pro's and con's but she made certain demands of me last night and I must comply.....

Sadly my knowledge on this model extends to what I read on Wikipedia (Bugger all) and identifying the model so I defer to the superior minds here at Topklasse and ask for your help and photos if possible.

Prices, Pro's and Con's too if possible.

Tony

 

[Tony66_au]

By the way, I endeavoured to sway her towards a 6.9 450 and even showed her Blue flame on Youtube with the sound turned up but she would not be swayed.

 

[WiSeGuYY]

LOL TONY that is deep , i'll try to find some info , but price , forget it man can't help . but it will not b cheap my friend.

REGARDS

TAREK

 

[WiSeGuYY]

HEY TONY

for start this might help

http://www.m-100.cc/600/index.html

REGARDS

TAREK

 

[WiSeGuYY]

DEAR TONY

i wonder if this thread would do any help in the matter , please note it might make it tough for you but it worth watching ,after this you might fight to get one yourself ( not the BOSS) LOL

http://www.germancarforum.com/older-mbs-vintage/235-grand-mercedes-600-w100.html

enjoy.

REGARDS

TAREK

 

[Oversize]

Part one of two. Try not to be distracted by the girl in the background! I had to watch this several times before I realized there was people talking in the foreground; about cars too!!!! Now somewhere in parts one or two they talk about repair and servicing costs. OMG!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDKztQ-n1U&feature=relmfu

 

[Tony66_au]

Ta guys, I heard that the hydraulics were both expensive and at times difficult to repair.

So now the research begins

 

[abl567]

Here is a start for you Tony
http://www.m-100.cc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108
Karl Middlehauve once said "A 600 Grand is a $200,000 car, buy one for $50,000 and you have $150,000 to go"

 

[Tony66_au]

Part 2 for the service bill of the Grosser and I missed the girl.

He did say that there was a bit wrong that needed repair and id think that you could cut the bill in half if you sourced the parts yourself and did your own spannering.

The M100 page though is fantastic and shows all the goodies and specs, this raised a number of questions from my wife including why youd want to raise the car 2 inches at the tough of a lever, My reply was that it was for chasing and mowing down recalcitrant plantation workers who inconsiderately fled across the fields.

Her reply was unprintable.

 

[Oversize]

A 6.3 is a comparitive bargain! And the 6.9s are a steal! Sadly repair costs are not (hence the high dumpage rate), but still far cheaper than a leaky 600!

Common is the senario where 6.3 and 6.9 owners know they're an awfull lot of car for the money, but cannot afford their up-keep. So rather than sell, they leave them in a corner of the garage (if the car's lucky enough), grovelling on all fours....

 

[Tony66_au]

Here is a start for you Tony
http://www.m-100.cc/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=108
Karl Middlehauve once said "A 600 Grand is a $200,000 car, buy one for $50,000 and you have $150,000 to go"

Love the quote! Surely it cant be as trying as owning a V12 Jag.

Reading the link now and its an eye opener

Tony.

 

[Oversize]

V12 Jags are easy to fix.... you just have to transplant a small block Chev!!

 

[Tony66_au]

V12 Jags are easy to fix.... you just have to transplant a small block Chev!!

Philistine!

 

[Michel]

Tony,

Wait till the Godfather sees this thread.

My recommendation is walk away...

Explain to the Boss that you might have to sell the family home in order to:
1- Buy the right Grosser...
2- Fix the Grosser (that you thought was a steal).

Run buddy, run...



Some useful threads...

http://www.shannons.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=ED1DBLQ412P65739

http://www.fantasyjunction.com/cars/805-Mercedes-Benz-600 Sedan-6.3 Litre V8

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merc...3884966?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item415f6d7c26

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merc...0616127?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item336eb3e7bf

 

[Helmet]

I remember getting a price for a RH front door window switch bank for a 600 about 15 years ago. I was quoted $20,000.00 by MB Australia
Lucky it could be repaired for a fraction of the cost

 

[Tony66_au]

Michel I actually did just that (explained expense, heartache and fiscal pain) and she didn't batt an eyelid so now its down to setting a few goals for Jenn as she has to pay for it if she wants it although I suspect that her existing market savvy with the 450SEL 6.9 prices may sway her away from a Grosser.

Its been a learning experience for me anyway and has taught me to pooh pooh any troublesome cars she see's on telly BEFORE it gets to this stage.

 

[Des]

If you ever watch a tv program or a movie and want to know what car(s) are used.

visit:

http://www.imcdb.org/

 

[Tony66_au]

Ta Des, Ive been using the Movie car database for a while and its a great resource.

Actually the last time i used it was to check some anomalies with a W126 used in a Bruce Willis movie.

 

[Des]

the one where he asks if it has an airbag? Die hard with a vengeance

a second before crashing through the bridge

 

[Oversize]

Boy are you gonna get it from Styria!! Hahahahaha!