Well, I offered $2800 to the owner contingent upon satisfactory inspection by the MB shop of my choosing (Atlantic Imported Auto) - I spoke to Pat - the shop owner some time ago. He's been recommended on this forum and he's willing to take 1.5 hrs to look the car over nose to tail including the test drive, and comprehensive check (sans compression check) for a reasonable price....
Anyway - the owner had accepted my offer of $2800 contingent on inspection, BUT since he doesn't have current tags on the car he's not willing to take the car to the shop... so that's the bad news - so things may still fall apart on this but at least we're one step closer...
Wonder if I can contact the DMV to get temporary tags for the car?! Any advice there?
Keep your wrenches crossed for me... hehe
James
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1987 Mercedes 300SDL; SOLD
1985 Mercedes 300D; SOLD
2006 Honda Pilot - wife's ride; 122K;
1995 Toyota Land Cruiser - 3X locked; 182K