People who have these cars that need repairs that are more than the value of the car are not a bad thing. I have 2 MB's now and may get more. First I bought an 84 500SEL with the dreaded broken timing chain. The car was at a MB speciality shop. I gave $500. for the car, repaired it, and now have one of the finist cars I have ever owned. I have about $2000 in it now, but where else can you get a running car in this class for $2000.
The second is a 91 300D 2.5 turbo that had a transmission problem. I gave $1000 for this car, and sofar have only put $500 in the car. It does have a transmission issue that I need to work out but even If it needs a rebuild (I have a friend who will do it for less than $1000 if I take it out and put it in} I still will only have $2500 in the car. I feel I have gotten a great deal on both cars. So you DIYers should think about this pick up a car that needs some work, buy it, work on it as time and money permit. You can end up with a great car.

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)