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Old 08-13-2015, 10:41 AM
Mike D Mike D is offline
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Meh. 220 sedan, nothing special. Rust is like an iceberg. 90% hidden. If the trunk is rusted then more than likely the rear windscreen gasket is shot. $300 labor and parts right there. If the rear seal is bad then the odds are good the front is also. Another $300.

As noted, the car is definitely a U.S. model so nothing "exotic" about it.

Trunk replacement $400-$500.

If the car hasn't had the sub-frame and engine/transmission mounts changed in the last 5 years or so then add another $500.

Other than the fact it is a 4 speed I see no reason to even consider the car and I'm a W114/115 kind of guy.

I think Josh is a little high. I'd start my offer at $500 and MAYBE go up to $1500.

The rust, no sunroof and the fact it is a 4 cylinder sedan all work against the car.
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