This car has used the same amount of oil all its life, according to the German mechanic that serviced it the first 90K and from my own experience the last 60K. I think the primary issue here with the oil use is that we Americans tend to think there is something wrong with the engine when some use occurs. Many others have felt to the contrary.

Undercoat is still in excellent condition. It was that cheap French steel front fender and which was not properly undercoated that caused problems. I've hand washed it weekly. Has anyone ever held a German and French fender at the same time and noticed the weight difference?

I asked if $6,000 was about right. If the market and/or the forum tell me it will only bring $4,000 or less, I'd be a fool to get rid of this one.