The 4.5 doesn't begin to compare to the 6.3 IMO. If you want the 6.3, get it.

Air suspension is a gigantic mess, but parts are around so its not a reason to avoid one, just a large expense to be aware of.

I know a few people from the M100 group, the community is very big and active, lots of good information over there.

$45,000 sounds like okay money if its totally rust free and the paint is amazing. Are you buying the car to enjoy or are you going to try to turn around and sell it in a year? If you aren't in cars for the money $45,000 is probably what its worth, if you'd like to profit in the next decade, I'd find another.


Looks like a nice car in the picture.

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