NPC, Mercedes 500sec in Atlanta, Heading down from DC to pick up a car. Options

[geniusanthony]

So, I am heading down that way to buy this car.

It's an 83 500sec euro, with some AMG bits, won't know till I get there.

Bringing with me some basic tools and a new fuel pump relay. So I am curious if there are any area teener owners who may want to meet up or could offer assistance should it become necessary. I think it's a safe bet that there's some Mercedes fans among us.
I could Pm my mobile number as a just in case down the way.

Planning to travel 95s to 85s, like I said, between DC and Atlanta.

Worst case, could meet up and grab a beer tonight...talk some shop.

[geniusanthony]

Cpt'n, I appreciate the advise.
I won't know until I get there of course, I am told that this one last ran 8 months ago and structurally is in fine shape. 2 owners 17 years first guy and the older gent I am buying from for the last 8. Full service history, engine and trans rebuilt 40k ago to diagnose a miss that turned out to be a valve problem. Both heads were redone. Fuel pump is a new bosch and requires I am told a relay and return line are required, owner is unable to do the work etc...

I researched and now have the proper relay with the proper breakaway speed for the M117.963 and manuals from the MB Classic Center. If she fires or even seems in proper shape I will be dragging her home with me.

Any further advise is welcome and if schedules align I would welcome the opportunity to meet any one along the way.

My current MB experience has been with my W124 wagon and a W124 sedan. Latter of which has a LH_SFI M119 5.0L an E60 engine is in the works however.