Buying and Maintaining a 126 S-Class Mercedes

nice book

There was so little information in book form on this car when I first became interested in the SEC's. I did all of my research online, but that is not good for the eyes. I craved something in book form and here it is. I will say two things.1. I wish I had this two years ago! It would have helped me greatly.2. Even now, after two years of research, this book is beyond helpful. It is jam packed with information that I can use. Each page gives me something I was not aware of.Today everything seems expensive. That is what happens with the "free" internet but some things are worth paying for and the information in this book is just that. Well worth the money.

Whether you are seriously considering a 126 chassis Mercedes or have been a long-time owner of one like myself, this book is indispensable. Nik Greene catalogues the various and sundry maintenance issues that need to be addressed in order to minimize their long-term impact on the vehicle so you may maximize your enjoyment of it. Providing numerous detailed photos along the way, he explains how to access these areas, and what should be looked for and performed if necessary. From seals to drainage ports and electrical relays, to greasing sunroof rails and learning to properly remove door panels without breaking the tabs, the reader will become intimately familiar with his or her 126 car as a result of owning this book.

I usually don’t post reviews, but I felt that I have to leave a review for this book! The author of this book is very knowledgeable about w126 and he explains this car from A to Z. If you own a w126 sedan or coupe, you definitely need to have this book. It gives you information about stuff that you were never aware of such as rust points, electrical and vacuum connections, interior and exterior parts, fluids, and etc.... very good book and the quality of the print and papers is very high.

A very cool and useful book. The only issue I lacked, although I have a good guide on sunroof maintenance - along with many other excellent tips - was on the care and treatment of the side windows and their mechanisms. Really enjoyed.

This is a really fantastic book. Everything was very well researched and explained, and there were plenty of details and pictures throughout the book. The W126 is an incredible piece of engineering, and this book shows you how nearly everything can literally be taken apart to the last nut-and-bolt, cleaned or rebuilt, and put back together. This book does a really good job of showing you how to find, buy, and maintain one.

I like these things and it came it very handy. There wasn't too much I did not like. I will say I will order again if available.

This is the best automotive book on a specific model that I have ever come across. As am owner of a 1989 560SEC it is an invaluable reference on virtually every topic related to caring for my car. I have also found it to be useful in thinking through issues on my W123!

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Très détaillé et plutôt complet ; on y voit tous les points à surveiller de la w126.Many detail, precise and full of good advices about our w126!

What can I say except "WOW". I bought this book not really knowing what to expect but as soon as I started leafing through the pages I knew I'd got probably the most valuable resource for my newly acquired Mercedes C126! This book has all the issues that these cars experience documented in great detail with good photos and brilliant advice on how to fix things - who knew for example, the exact number of the paint I need to make the dashboard needles the correct colour again!I seriously can't recommend this book enough for anyone who owns or is thinking of buying a W126/C126! I may even order a second copy so I can have one in the car and one in the house!

I got my book, its even greater than what I was expecting. The writer makes of himself a genuine accomplice, sharing generously the real deals from bumper to bumper.If you would enjoy reading through an approache like ''Do not be frightened of removing the (door) panel; once you have completed it once or twice, it will become only a ten-minute job and it is well worth the effort.'' showing you in detail what where and how, and with what tools, to get to that ;)

Good book to learn about w126. Stories and tricks to choose the right model.