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Old 08-04-2017, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by RobertFini View Post
(I'm thinking 107, 123 or 124), good service history with all updates, all systems fully functional,...
I've budgeted $4k but would prefer to spend less.
Ain't gonna happen. Only way she could run one of those cars in your price range is if she's as handy with a wrench as Bodhi. I second the thought of an old Century. I've been thinking of trying to get one of them myself. Only thing that would possibly cause me to hesitate is an unfortunate experience I had with a 2000 Buick rental's air conditioner, and the question of the fire catching v6. But they are about the most rock bottom solid transportation out there having often been owned by older folks not prone to abusing them. I just don't see one of your preferred Benz's being achievable for that price even if in great condition given their age.

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