I have a 1994 SL 500 Mercedes. 66,500 miles in great condition. The A/C just went out and they want $4,000 to fix it. Question…do I fix it, store it until it becomes a classic or sell it?

I don’t see how anyone can answer that question for you . Only you know if 4000.00 is a burden to your finances . Of course you can get a second opinion for the repair. Become a Classic , who knows so why have storage fees . Do a little online research such as Kelly Blue Book to see what it would b…

One can purchase an entire 1994 Mercedes SL 500 for less than $4K. At last that’s what they start at . I would look for an alternative option to fixing the AC on that car. Unless it is super special.

Who gave you the $4000 quote? Have you checked with good ac shops in your area? Time for a second opinion!

[image] Glenda47: 994 SL 500 Mercedes AAA estimates the compressor replacement to be between $1,200 and $1,235. Could be more where you live. I would get a second and even third opinion and stay away from dealer service. Look for a mom and pop shop. It is not hard to replace the compressor on…

You can purchase a compressor component kit for under $300.00 at Rockauto. https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=5243493&cc=1195859&jsn=402&jsn=402 Sounds like someone has a few boat payments to make. Tester

Exactly what components needs to be replaced? Is “they” a Benz dealer? There’s a lot of reasons why the A/C may suddenly go out and many of the causes are not in the 4 grand range. Nowhere near 4 grand or even a single grand actually. At this point there is no info to go on.

[image] Glenda47: store it until it becomes a classic Great BIG assumption on your part that it ever will be a classic. Not all old cars become desirable classics. Some just stay old cars.

[image] Mustangman: Not all old cars become desirable classics. Some just stay old cars. Yep, especially those that aren’t maintained well, like with a/c that doesn’t work…

1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - $4k AC fix

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Nevada_545 June 30, 2020, 7:26pm 8

If the evaporator core is leaking a new compressor won’t help. 14 hours labor to replace the evaporator.

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1994 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class - $4k AC fix

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