Thread: 76 300d value?
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Old 08-24-2006, 10:06 PM
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Maaco

To be honest with you, if you take off all the trim yourself (which is extremely easy) a Maaco job doesn't look half bad. The 249 deal they have is decent, and if it lasts and looks decent for two years, its done it's job and you can get a better one. If you do the masking yourself, they don't do an AWFUL job. Their bodywork sucks too, but if they simply have to spray the car, they don't do a bad job. Think about it: they are probably the largest paintshop in the US, all their places have the big, climate controlled spray booths (all that I have seen) and they offer a warranty (4 years on their $549 paintjob) Find someone who will give you a warranty on their paintjob for 549? After four years, if the car is still running nice, and you have some funds, send it in for a really good paintjob.
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1976 300D
190,000 Miles
Colorado Beige

1975 300D
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78,000 Miles
Rustbucket
Also Colorado Beige

1984 190D 2.2 (Dad's)
156,000 miles
Champagne Metallic Clearcoat
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