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Originally Posted by PANZER
Walking away from this car is probably the WISEST thing to do as they have been trying to sell this car for some time now. The Dad who owned it was 80 when he bought it! The daughter tells me that the original motor was completely rebuilt in 99' with reciepts to prove it, and it looked like a timing chain issue, the second time they dropped a motor in it, the daughter was under the impression that the shop (the only one in the area) 'saw her dad coming' and knew he would just stroke a check to fix what ever..so she feels that there were times they took advantage of him. The wife is VERY forthcoming about the issues this car has and does not try to argue with my point of view, hubby on the other hand is in total denial, I think because it is a MB he thinks that it is worth its weight in GOLD! I may trying to justify getting this car, I feel like I could really DO something with this little cast off. Well, there ya go, I am starting to sound like an emotional female!  We shall see, gotta sell this grandfather clock first... |
It's too bad that a antique car that is attractive is being footballed by one of the owners, so to speak. That car may well be worth a lot - or it may not be. The only way to learn it's condition would be to pay an expert to look it over and give you their analysis. A couple three hundred dollars could save you a fortune down the road in repairs. If the owners will permit it - get it to such a mechanic and get it on a lift and analyzed. Just like a home inspection and appraisal before you buy a home. By the way - what are they asking for the car?
This is just me, but if I am paying top dollar for a used car - I will never be the buyer unless I can see it in person. This may be a hassle for me, but then I know what I am getting. I have a fancy for antique motorcycles - and on E-Bay when I see one I really like I send the seller an e-mail expolaining that I would like to buy the bike, but will only buy in person, in cash if the sale doesn't go through with the highest bidder, I would like to be considered and to drop me a line. I know - I miss a lot of really peachy bikes - but they are usually 1,000 miles or more away from where I live and that's my personal policy on not getting burned.