Illustrated Buyer's Guide: Mercedes-Benz (Paperback)

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Product Description

Covers the car with the star from 1886 through 1999, including the mid-size E-Class sedans and M-Class SUVs, and the SLK roadster.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International; 2nd edition (December 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760304513
• ISBN-13: 978-0760304518
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #170,508 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Mercedes Fans, March 21, 2000

By	Robert W. Potter (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book title is a bit of a misnomer. While there's lots of very practical, highly useful information for the prospective buyer, the book also presents a comprehensive and highly readable survey of Mercedes history. If you have never quite been able to figure out what all the various model designations are, this book will answer your questions. As you can expect, the book is particularly helpful for those in the market for a used Benz. And the author treats those who need "daily drivers" as respectfully as the vintage collector. While the author is clearly a Mercedes enthusiast, he does not pull his punches in assessing the weak points in various models. This book is a "must read" before you go looking -- before you get three pointed stars in your eyes.

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone thinking of buying a used MB, January 9, 1999

By A Customer

This is THE book if you are considering a used Benz. Frank covers all makes and models. But starting with models from the 60's up to current he has comprehensive reviews, what to look for, and what to look out for. Hints on what is, and will be collectible. This book is enjoyable and informative to read, and has lots of great photos.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Required Reading!, August 2, 2000

By	Thomas Hundt (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is pretty much an essential book if you're thinking about acquiring a Mercedes, or just want to know your way around the line. Great explanations of features. Great info on the various models and how they changed over their years of production. Lots of photos and tables with specs. Succinct and to the point. Definitely worth getting.