Check this 300 E out that i saw on Houston's craigslist what do you guys think.

http://houston.craigslist.org/car/268727113.html

I'm in Houston and I saw that. The car looks good, but take your time. The one thing that's screwed up with it is the most important - the engine.

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600

I'd take it for $1,000 IF (and only if) the headgasket was the only problem and if it can be ascertained with certainty that the gasket is in fact the cause of the oil/coolant mix. Other things can cause that, such as a cracked engine block.

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08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280

That seems like a great price, especially if you can confirm that the only engine problem is the head gasket.

Our '91 is identical to that car and I would not part with it for a price anything like $1500!

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2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560

M3, have a PPI done by a MB-trained tech so you know what you're getting. If you're able to change the head gasket yourself you'll save some money. Otherwise, you'll be spending another $2,000 immediately ... and counting from there.

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Fred Hoelzle

Keep in mind sometimes things like electrical harnesses, hoses, brittle vacuum lines, etc. get broken in the process of removing the head. A simple head gasket job can spiral out of control if you're not careful...

Pay a couple hundred $$$ for a PPI from a dealer or reputable indy. If they can confirm that the headgasket is the only issue, it would be worth a grand, maybe more.

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08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280

$200 is too much for a PPI from an indy. A good indy can do it for half that.
Especially is you are directing what you want checked out.