I just put the hardtop on my 81 380sl, and the rear defrost isn't
working, though.there's power at the connector. Is there anything else
to look at, or does it have to be the grid?
Thanks

I went to the L. A. Auto Show today and looked at Jaguar, Lexus, VW, Acura,
Audi, etc. and still feel that my 2005 S430 is superior to those other
marques.  I admit I didn't look at BMWs but that's because I'm partial to MB
over BMW.

All,
My 1985 380SE would get 21 miles per gallon on the highway.  It then started
running like a dog and I was getting 8 miles per gallon. I have 173,000
miles on the car and replaced the O2 sensor. The car now runs great and

Just bought a used 1999 E320 and the climate control display does not light
up. Should it? The manual says nothing on this.

My son's 450slc lost an axle.  I told him the CV was going and that he
should get it taken care of but he waited until it completely broke.  It
busted the case on the third member and cv's on both axles when it went.
For his pennance, he has to tear it all down, go to our friend's ...

I am normally fired with impotent rage because of the plight of ordinary
people around the globe who are rendered destitute,  hungry and
diseased.
Impotent,  for this is usually the result of wars or civil wars where

  I have a R107 ('81 380SL) in need of some new bucket seats. Online
I've found a '83 380SEL that is being parted out (you can find the
seller via the message <x_jBd.47510$nV.1406029@news20.bellglobal.com>).
It's bucket seats are available. The seller encourages asking a dealer

I have a 2003 CLK 320 without DRL, and I'd like to have them.  The dealer
has told me that it is not equipped, and there is no way (either by
programming or by plugging in a module) to get them.
Does anyone have a different, and better answer?  It seems really odd that

I have a 1989 300e. It has seen a run through high water. (This is my
second posting regarding this) It never stalled, but did stop running
after 20 seconds when parked in a dry lot.  I was able to start it
twice, but it would not stay running.  Now it will not start) and

Chris Bangle, chief auto stylist at BMW, has been a gift to executives
at Mercedes. Bangle's ugly-a.s BMW cars are indeed a blessing. Chris
Bangle, at one time, desired to be a Methodist Minister. Bangle,
needless-to -say, missed his heavenly calling. Boy, is that an

Here is a hugh question that maybe someone can give me a heads up on:
How difficult is it to swap the engine and transmission from (example) 1990
300E into a 1976 450 SL?
Are there any  models that swap into the SL easier than others?

I need help in getting a set of install disk(s) for a 2000 Mercedes 320ML.
I am in Hungary and the car was purchased in USA and sent here . The car
has a BOSE navigation system in it but the previous owner failed to
include the disks or they got lost in the transit.

OK, silly question -
Usually easily found on the net, but where can I get detailed, even basic
specs on this 1973 450SE engine?

My E320 (140k miles) has a droning / hummmmming noise which seems to be
coming from the rear between the speeds of 55 - 65 mph when under power
(noise is not heard on over run or if going downhill). Sounded like it may
be tyre noise but I've just had all four replaced and noise ...

Does anyone know what the central gateway software update for the 2004 E500
entails?  Someone mentioned "A 1/2 hour with the SDS to update it".  I don't
quite understand.
Thanks - Claude