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Price on an 86 300SDL?
Hello. I found a nice looking 300SDL on Craigslist. It's a 1986 300SDL with 253,000 miles. Drives and shifts fine. Timing chain has been changed and Turbo has been rebuilt. Nothing about AC condition. He is asking $2900 and I have sent him an email regarding the condition of the interior and AC as well as Vacuum system.
Dark Blue (which looks very good from the supplied 4 pics) with Grey Interior Is that a fair price for the condition he claims it to be in, or should I stay away because of the miles? Nick Last edited by NTL1991; 07-15-2007 at 08:51 PM. |
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no timing belts on this engine.. a timing chain yes.. no belt..
I'd ask for complete vehicle records seeing as it is one of the 603's and any sign of overheating is bad |
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Sorry, I meant chain. I'll have to ask if he has the service records to go along with it...
Yeah, I wouldn't want a cracked head... Thanks Nick |
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It will still run with a cracked head.
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A word to the wise:
There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. If you don't thoroughly understand the issues and the condition of this vehicle......do not purchase it. |
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@lietuviai: Yes, I know
@ Brian Carlton: Thats why I've been researching all of these things. Some of it is just for ****s and giggles too, but it's nice to know all of the defects and repair techniques with these cars Thanks, Nick |
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Many of these vehicles with such mileage are much better to walk away from........fast. |
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Don't walk, run!
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Yep as Brian said, most are junk. Show me almost any SDL for sale and in 20 minutes I'll show you $2k worth of problems.
These cars are old, you really need to know exactly what you are looking at. If you don't you cannot tell if its a good buy or not. I suggest getting a cold drink and doing some research in the archives. Lots of good information.
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Some of them take $5K. Some take $12K. |
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Some take $25k!
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Some people have nothing else to spend our money on.
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.........you will........just a matter of time........any day now........
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Actualy this year I have been better...my car is just about at the bottom of the list these days. I rather put money into my business...
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