If you have a maximum of $7000 to spend on a car, buy one for $5500 or less and keep the difference for any repairs that might occur and usually do on a car of that vintage.

That way you won't have to park it until you can scrape up the cash for the repairs. Unless you can repair your MB yourself, repairs can get expensive. Try to find an independent MB repair shop in your area so you can stay away from the rip off dealers.

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