I bought my first Rolex when I was Twenty for $60 at a Pawn shop. I promptly to it to the jewelers to be cleaned lubed and adjusted, it also needed a new bezel. I went to pick it up and the bill was $300. I paid $375 for my second Rolex (Explorer II)I've had it Twenty years and its Forty years old. Last time I had it serviced it was $800. I just paid $5199.50 For a 1992 500SL before I wrote the check I was in for $500 for the tow, inspection, thermostat,flush and fill, lube and oil. I guess my point being I realize just because it's cheap to buy doesn't mean it going to be inexpensive to own. The car was given a clean bill of health and I think I just got another smokin deal.

I got a little back round on the car. It was a trade and the dealer put some money it to it for a new windshield and the soft top control module. It was listed for 17K didn't sell and dropped 14K didn't sell winter came and it went inside and sat and I guess didn't come back out. I got the car fax three previous owners came from Florida. In the last two years only three people have looked at it. I made that 5K offer because I thought they wouldn't even consider it. I know sight unseen it's sounds to good to be true. The Sales Manager had to call the lot owner to approve the sale to take the loss. I was told about 11K. The fact it didn't run worked in my favor. Could be BS I don't know but I got a Bass Ass car for $5199.50 . I would venture to guess if you saw this car (I'll post some pictures) not mint but very nice 3 out of 5 with your knowledge of the line would have jumped all over it. I'm a firm believer buy your snow blower in the summer and your motorcycle("05" Electra Glide Classic) in the winter and it never hurts to ask.

Thank you for all your advice and consideration. Now it's time to get to work!

Joel Lira
iamjlira@cs.com