Looking at this 560 SEC...

[G-Benz]

Here's the link with pics...

http://princecars.com/44329/1988_Mercedes_Benz_560sec.html

I took a test drive and played with the interior appointments...found a LOT of stuff needing attention. Engine was strong but hesitated under acceleration.
Discovered a bit of rust cancer on the front trunk lip by the driver's side just underneath the rear windshield...but hey, this is Texas, not Illinois.

So not worth $6000!!! Offered $3000 and he countered with $3500. I think I'll try to seal the deal at $3200.

BTW, it only occurred to me that I was driving a Euro SEC as I gazed at the needle settling at 110 km/hr speedo on the highway. So...would the mileage reflect total kms or miles?

I'm not a purist, and since this car needs a lot of work, my plan is to recondition this car over a period of one year, having the body painted monocolor (probably onyx blue) and powdercoating the wheels to match. BTW, I told him I was not interested in the stereo as I would do a cleaner install of my own (he was impressed with the system in the 300E).

I tend to be emotional on these types of purchases, so I trust you guys on this decision...what do you think?