Barker, some years ago I decided to not get an exteneded
warranty for my C280. It was just short of factory warranty expiration.
That was about 3 years ago Good call. Nothing major or minor wrong with it.
I was fearing the wiring harness Bogey and head gasket Bogey
that seems indemic with this model.
So far so good.

One thing you can do is go to AAA or other auto club and get an
oil analysis done and maybe a car systems analysis.
This is an inexpensive service that may give you some emperical
data to base your fears on.

Yeah, keep your money for your honey!

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD