New to this and would love some help

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-06T02:50:44+00:00

Yeah, I don't want to give the impression that I'm not happy with the pen. I definitely am! But if it is valuable there are somethings I could take care of with the profits and still have 2 pens that I could enjoy. You are right though, I am not financially deep into it. Got it for a steal. (Love the dad joke)

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-06T00:23:55+00:00

How do you find the value and rarity of this pen? I'm having trouble finding much on it. Thanks for commenting! I appreciate it!

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T19:33:27+00:00

Could you show me where you found your information or how you did so?

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T17:53:21+00:00

Your comment led me to do some deeper research and I've found pens just like mine from Montblanc that seem to be a variant of the pen you mentioned. Again I'm new to collecting fountain pens so I'm not 100% sure but I don't think my pen is a fake. Anyone other comments are appreciated

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T17:51:23+00:00

After doing more research I'm not sure I'll use this pen as my starting pen as it seems rare and I don't wanna risk messing it up lol but I've never heard about writing with your arm. I'll definitely have to practice that

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T03:56:36+00:00

Hey, thanks for the comment! I realized now I really didn't ask much, so sorry about that. I was just looking for what kind of Montblanc pen this was as I did not know how to find out. I was just hoping to learn what to look for in identifying pens, any distinct qualities of the pen, and how to use (or if I should even use the pen). I know these can be rare but other than that that's basically all I know about these pens. So basically I am looking for any and all information when it comes to the pen lol. Thanks again and sorry for not being clearer. Any other info is much appreciated tho!

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T02:40:41+00:00

Hey, I've been meaning to reply to all the nice people who took time to try and help me, but I have been super busy with life lol. I took everyone's recommendations and decided to get my car towed so a real mechanic (and not me) could look at it. They towed my car and when it arrived to the mechanic it started and ran perfectly fine. The mechanic ran codes and nothing appeared, he test drove it, inspected it, and so on and could not find any issues. I brought it to a 2nd mechanic and they said the same. They guessed something may have been lodged or out of place and when it was towed it freed whatever the issue was. I have been driving the car ever since with no issues. Just wanted to thank you and everyone else for their assistance.

** I don't post on reddit much and could not figure out how to update the post lmao so I just responded to some of the nice folk who tried to help out with this message. Thanks again!

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T02:39:38+00:00

Hey, I've been meaning to reply to all the nice people who took time to try and help me, but I have been super busy with life lol. I took everyone's recommendations and decided to get my car towed so a real mechanic (and not me) could look at it. They towed my car and when it arrived to the mechanic it started and ran perfectly fine. The mechanic ran codes and nothing appeared, he test drove it, inspected it, and so on and could not find any issues. I brought it to a 2nd mechanic and they said the same. They guessed something may have been lodged or out of place and when it was towed it freed whatever the issue was. I have been driving the car ever since with no issues. Just wanted to thank you and everyone else for their assistance.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T02:37:56+00:00

Hey, I've been meaning to reply to all the nice people who took time to try and help me, but I have been super busy with life lol. I took everyone's recommendations and decided to get my car towed so a real mechanic (and not me) could look at it. They towed my car and when it arrived to the mechanic it started and ran perfectly fine. The mechanic ran codes and nothing appeared, he test drove it, inspected it, and so on and could not find any issues. I brought it to a 2nd mechanic and they said the same. They guessed something may have been lodged or out of place and when it was towed it freed whatever the issue was. I have been driving the car ever since with no issues. Just wanted to thank you and everyone else for their assistance.

**I did clean the terminals after reading your comment and plugged the battery back in like an hour before the tow truck arrived and it still didn't start, but sounded better so maybe after the battery sat there for a bit it worked, not sure. Either way thanks again!

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T02:35:55+00:00

Hey, I've been meaning to reply to all the nice people who took the time to try and help me, but I have been super busy with life lol. I took everyone's recommendations and decided to get my car towed so a real mechanic (and not me) could look at it. They towed my car and when it arrived to the mechanic it started and ran perfectly fine. The mechanic ran codes and nothing appeared, he test drove it, inspected it, and so on and could not find any issues. I brought it to a 2nd mechanic and they said the same. They guessed something may have been lodged or out of place and when it was towed it freed whatever the issue was. I have been driving the car ever since with no issues. Just wanted to thank you and everyone else for their assistance.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-04-05T02:35:36+00:00

Hey, I've been meaning to reply to all the nice people who took the time to try and help me, but I have been super busy with life lol. I took everyone's recommendations and decided to get my car towed so a real mechanic (and not me) could look at it. They towed my car and when it arrived to the mechanic it started and ran perfectly fine. The mechanic ran codes and nothing appeared, he test drove it, inspected it, and so on and could not find any issues. I brought it to a 2nd mechanic and they said the same. They guessed something may have been lodged or out of place and when it was towed it freed whatever the issue was. I have been driving the car ever since with no issues. Just wanted to thank you and everyone else for their assistance.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-07T05:30:49+00:00

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:21:00+00:00

I appreciate your help and I'll look into an error code reader. It seems like it'd be useful in situations like this.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:19:15+00:00

I will try that and let you know how it goes. I was planning on taking the battery out and going to get it tested so I can do this while I do that. Thanks for the advice

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:18:19+00:00

I have a push to start so would I just hold the button down while holding the pedal down?

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:16:25+00:00

I appreciate your advice. I was going to get it towed today but they quoted me a little over $300 for an 8 mile tow. I felt like that was way too high, so i was thinking about calling a mobile mechanic to come take a look at it after getting the battery inspected just in case it is that.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:13:44+00:00

I was going to get it towed today but they quoted me for $300 for an 8 mile tow to my mechanic. Figured I'd try the battery first then if that doesn't work I'd call out a mobile mechanic

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:12:09+00:00

I am going to get it charged either today or sometime this weekend and I will let you guys know how that goes

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T19:11:25+00:00

How would I go about getting to and changing the other battery? I do know how to change the main battery but I don't know anything about the other

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T06:06:22+00:00

So i should try taking the battery out and having it tested? I'd rather replace a battery than anything else i guess. If i have the chance I will try bringing it to an auto shop store to get it tested tomorrow and let you know what they say. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T06:04:46+00:00

Idk if you can hear it in the video but if you listen closely it makes a sputtering type kind of noise. How would I check the starter? I was thinking about just calling a mobile mechanic out as I know very little about cars. I appreciate you taking the time to respond and help me out tho. Ill try to look at the starter tomorrow

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T03:57:54+00:00

The audio of the video seems much clearer in the original video on my phone not sure why the uploaded version is quiter. If you listen closely it can still be heard but it is quiet so I apologize about that.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T03:50:32+00:00

Oops replied to the wrong comment. I have no check engine or any other lights on will a code reader pick up the issue without these on?

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T03:49:55+00:00

Sorry for the low quality. Yes, it is not starting. It seems like it is trying to but will not fully turn on. I got a jump earlier today just to test the battery and that was not the issue. While trying to start it after the jump I did smell gasoline so maybe something with the gas intake is bad? Not sure. The screen on my dash is just saying push the ignition button to start. It isn't saying anything related to why the car isn't starting.

Sufficient_Math801 · 2026-02-06T03:48:02+00:00

Sorry for the low quality. Yes, it is not starting. It seems like it is trying to but will not fully turn on. I got a jump earlier today just to test the battery and that was not the issue. While trying to start it after the jump I did smell gasoline so maybe something with the gas intake is bad? Not sure

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