i have had a 84 500sec for four years. i bought it with 80k. 2nd owner. it now has bout 134k. it is in good original condition. the exterior is rust free except for a bubble under the ds rear window. interior is good except for one burnt place in the rear and a little place on the ps front seat that is kindof chewed. a few seams in the leather are weakening. it runs very strong. i used it in about 6 autocrosses last year and suffered no failures in the time. it now has a hole in the exhaust. i suspect i may have damaged it taking it on and off my trailer last year since i put slicks on it and didnt drive it to the autocrosses.

i have owned 29 benzes most diesels 123 body. this car has been the cheapest to operate of any of them so far.

and since it uses regular it really is no penalty on fuel cost either.

a sweet riding sweet handling energetic beast!

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.