Keep in mind few retored cars are worth the restoration costs....is it worth it to you to have a car that you know is right? Thats the ultimate answer you need.

Personally I would buy the best car you can find and fix that...lot of people say this comment for good reason, and I don't know who coined it. But its a gem.

"A cheap Mercedes may be the most expensive car you will ever own".

Better to buy on condition and maint history than on price alone....many here will tell you the same thing.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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