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yeah this is my car
1600 500 for TSW 15" wheels 1000 to fix the AC 800 to do a bunch of suspension work in the front (make sure you use a mercedes place) 650 new axles and a new hub 600 radiator hoses and belts 400 new bumpers (chrome) 2000 hammer wheels with pilot sports 400 euro lights 100 buff job (supplies, etc) Thats about 8K now, plus little other things you know. I need to put in new window regulators, it goes on and on... And my dad bought my brothers 87 300D for 10k and we havent put any money in it.
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Current Stable: 1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey. Former Mercedes in the Stable: 1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now) 1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold 1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold 1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold 1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold 1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020) 1992 500E 156k mi sold etc. |
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If you're willing to shell out that much for a coupe.. check this out
http://www.msdra.com/85300cd.htm Last time I wanted to buy this dark red 300CD that was on E-bay. Today I saw that very same car... looked better than mine.. |
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Diesel Power
Yep, I agree that KBB value is unrealistically low. Gotta remember, the objective was to keep the poor guy from paying 4 or 5 grand for a rust bucket not worth half that much. Seems to have worked!!
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I wouldn't buy it except for a "beater" for about $1000 or less. If you can see that much rust, imagine how much hidden rust you can't see.
Rust it the hardest thing to fix on a car and if done right, it is very expensive. Then you will still have rust spots appearing no matter how much paint you put on it. There are rust free southern cars available. Wait until you can find one. I would rather buy a car with mechanical problems than rust problems. Mechanical parts can be rebuilt to new or replaced with new, but rust can never be repaired to be as good as new. P E H |
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300cd
Ron, if you are near New Jersey, then do a search in the car classifieds/car parts section for 300cd.
I posted some months ago for a guy in New Jrsey. He probably still has it. offer him 2500, I'm sure he'll take it. pics included in post.
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1979 300D 220 K miles 1995 C280 109 K miles 1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD ******************** 1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD. SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego) 1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD |
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If you have 5500 bucks to burn, spend a grand, come to the Southern or Western part of the country and get a rust free example for 3-4000.
I recently turned down a 300CD in Pittsburgh, Ca for 2800 only because it had a salvage title. It had no rust, was a theft recovery (but was complete) and barked the tires everytime it upshifted into 2nd gear under moderate throttle. Very strong car. Engine and car had 126k on it- I regret not getting it now-- run, don't walk away from that one whose pics that Holson posted. It just ain't worth it-- remember, rust never sleeps and it is working forn the INSIDE OUT! Happy Hunting,
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I drove three hours to look at it, and turned it down because the guy wouldn't let me put plates on it for a proper test drive, and didn't think a PPI was "worth the hassle" for a $3K car. Oh well, his loss. I would have paid $3K and been very happy with it too. |
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Turtle v.s. the hare
Minemapper, you did the right thing.
I'd never buy a car without a check up, even though I was considering that car also. Patience and know how will land a good car. yup, his loss.
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1979 300D 220 K miles 1995 C280 109 K miles 1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD ******************** 1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD. SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego) 1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD |
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