Over the last eight months, I've bought and sold three MBs: a 1991 300D, a 1990 300E, and a 1987 300D. My total net profit is $4,242. In addition, I've had fun learning how to do stuff.

I think my wife has even become a believer. I don't QUITE have carte blanche to do whatever I want....but as she sees results, she is granting more a more latitude.

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

Note to self, don't buy anything from Shertex

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You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime you just might find you get what you need.

Awwww.....so cynical! You never know, I could find you a really nice car! But since you're in TN, you don't have to worry.

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

Boycie






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w126 500SEC gen II euro, powered by OM617 turbo stolen from 84 300SD 2.88 diff,EGR blinded
next wish/project: w114 coupe OM603 powered

That's great that you can do something that you enjoy and make money at it too, a hobby that pays for itself. I have found in my hobbies that if I resold something I fixed up or built, there is always someone who whines about it and it is really just jealousy over their own failed efforts.

Yeah, I really have enjoyed it. Thanks.

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

Well it's not all about money, that's for sure. Many people find more pleasure in doing someone a good turn - just out of kindness.

I've got to think people on these boards really enjoy fine engineering in these cars and that's the enthusiasm behind it helping others with there issues. It's neet to see the club help out members trying to fix up that car for personal use/enjoyment.

Maybe I can sell him one.

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daw_two
Germantown, TN

Links:
Sold last car --- 05/2012 1984 300D Light Ivory, Red interior
Cluster Needles Paint
New Old Stock (NOS) parts

Past:
3/2008 1986 300SDL "Coda"
04/2010 1965 190D(c) "Ben"
& many more

Note to self.

Don't sell anything to Shertex.

Haha....good one!

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

The E300 with a rusted spring perch in NJ becons...

Sixto
87 300D^2

That's how I made money on the 91 300D. Bought it for $700, fixed the spring perch for $750, fixed some other odds and ends and sold for $3750!

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

Why you dirty, no good curb stoner taking food off the plate of honest licensed dealers.

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1985 500SL Euro w/ AMG bits 130k
1984 300SD Turbodiesel 192k
1980 240D Stick China 188k
2001 CLK55 AMG 101k
2007 S600 Biturbo 149k Overheated Project, IT'S ALIVE!!!

Actually, it's part of my ongoing effort to swell the coffers of the State of Rhode Island. Paid $400 for a car, they tax me on a valuation of $3050!

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14 E250 Bluetec "Sinclair", Palladium Silver on Black, 153k miles
06 E320 CDI "Rutherford", Black on Tan, 171k mi, Stage 1 tune, tuned TCU
91 300D "Otis", Smoke Silver, 142k mi, wastegate conversion

19 Honda CR-V EX 61k mi
Fourteen other MB's owned and sold
1961 Very Tolerant Wife

How do you fight the desire to keep each and every one. That would be my problem, no will power.

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2012 B Class

1981 300D - Now with greazzer