Did I mention that I paid full asking price without hesitation? heh heh That's the part I regret most!

Can't argue with a 128k dealer-serviced car for $1,950.00 out-the-door!

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i was 24 and a friend suggested I go buy a local indy shop and see if he had a benz for sale. I found a 1979 240d in great shape for $1200. Bought it on the spot and have been in love with them since.

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1979 240d 216k (W123) Daily Driver
Volvo 245DL 210k

1979 300D FOR SALE
2002 Tahoe 91k FOR SALE

1980 300sd 177k (W116) Sold
1980 300sd Parts (W116) Junked
1979 240D 121k (W123) Sold
1982 300TDT 298K (W123) (Sold)

That's pretty good. I paid full asking price also, because I wasn't much of a negotiator at that point in my life. I just drove it, paid, and went home. Came back the next day with my plate, insurance, and drove her home.. i had no problem with paying $6000.00 for such a cherry, low mileage car anyways. A showroom condition 79 300CD w/only 74,000 miles on it was worth it all day long in my oppinion. I'd still pay it if I found another of the same caliber. Well, maybe a little less it is 8 years later so the car would be that much older. I don't know, I'll never see another like that again anyways. I once found one for $12,000.00 w/only 40,000 miles on it and also perfect. Ugly car though 1980 300CD in a bright, fire engine red with a white leather interior. It just looked wrong. Owner said it was a special order car. He was a retired fire Chief. I like firemen I've got three in my family, and two retired also. A little overboard to bring your work that close to home though. When I'm out of work, I don't want to even see a truck.