UPDATE- I took the car for a spin this AM. Once it warms up it runs really good. I'm guessing a vacuum leak is why it idles rough. Radio is asking for a code before working. I will contact M-B dealer tomorrow to see what can be done about that and update. Thanks. skonk.
UPDATE 7/6/17
Sorry I haven't updated more often, very busy this time of year. I added some pics of the trunk and spare. Please check them out. In the trunk I found a folder that reads:
Kurt Russell / Goldie Hawn Ranch
Snowmass, Colorado
It looks to be directions for chores to do around the ranch and property. I have no idea what, if any, connection there is to the car but it's interesting anyway.
I plan to add more this afternoon. Thanks.
PM UPDATE 7/6/17
I checked the Carfax and noticed 2 items of "Major Issue". The first is Fire Damage. I talked to my friend and he said there was minor fire in the engine compartment a year ago or so. It burnt up some wires and the insulation on the hood. Also damaged the plastic grill and some tubing (explains rough idle-probably just a melted vacuum tube) I added some pics of the engine compartment that shows this. It did not damage the paint on the outside.
Second is on the title- It is a "Duplicate Title" which means he lost the original at some point. If this is a concern for you I will put the title in my name. It will then be an original.
If anyone wants to retract their bid just let me know and I will do so. Thanks.
UPDATE 7/7/17
I got the code for the radio and Radio and speakers all work just fine. I noticed this AM that one of the tranny cooling lines has a leak. I ordered one- it should be here Mon. or Tues.
I also discovered that the ASR (anti-slip) system does not work. I will look into that over the weekend.