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Old 06-23-2004, 05:10 PM
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Bought a 1995 E320

Here it is: http://www.cars-on-line.com/95mb16587.html

I don't know how much longer the owner will leave the sale description up.

The car is immaculate. The paint and body are flawless, not even a scuff or door ding, no fading, no rock chips. Not even love bug etching (if you don't have love bugs wher you live, well good for you). Both owners kept all their receipts for everything, including oil changes.

To all of you who gave me advice and such, I deeply appreciate it. I wish I could buy this car and also an SD that I really like a lot.

But what swayed me to the E320 was my wife saying she just couldn't ever trust a 20 year-old car. Nothing would dissuade her so I didn't even try. The reason for her feelings is largely my own fault. I don't mind owning an old POS and working repairs on the roadside. She accepts that failing in me, but the long series of POS breakdowns we've had over 30 years (nearly) of marriage has left an indelible pattern. If its old, its a POS. (BTW, how long before she turns that logic on me? Better not let her talk to Z, he'd delight in letting my wife know I'm a rickety ol' fart).

She was even reluctant with this 9 year-old car, until we rode around Baton Rouge in it. That car is so much nicer than my 88 300E (the one that went to my teenage daughter), and we both like it. The difference in power is noticeable. She said, "This car is like new. I can't believe she accepted your offer".

The downside is, there goes my summer vacation and new computer.

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