My first is a 1997 e420, Its a cream puff bought from the little old lady in Las vegas only 47,513 miles on it. always parked in the garage.

The joy of this machine is beyond words.. I'm just starting to do the service work on it..Thanks to all who have given me tips..changed the oil cabin filter and main air filter, am now in the process of detailing it. as soon as I find out how to up load a pic I will do so. by the way only paid 15,700 for the gem.

MR. Lucki

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1997 E420 White

1983 300D bought for $3000 in october 2005 in austin - no records - previous owner had bought at auction I believe - has some various minor cosmetic issues, but otherwise a sound vehicle - I was fine with the price when I bought it - but after being here a year I feel I paid a bit too much (maybe $1000) which was confirmed when I had to replace the rear CV boots (bought the car while deployed with wife checking it out!). But I'm still very pleased and love driving it.

John

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John Hughes, was in Landstuhl, Germany but currently in San Antonio, TX


1978 280CE Astral Silver now 59,xxx miles and counting "Silber-Kugel"
1986 300E Black Pearl Metallic 143,xxx miles 5-spd daily driver w/ blk leather "Schwarz-Schönheit"
1989 190E 2.6 (euro) 5-spd Desert Taupe 112,xxx kms Had to leave behind in Germany!!! "Helga"
1983 300D Pastel Beige now 312,xxx + miles SOLD

OBK#24

Bought my 87 420SEL 134k miles. Got if for $4000. Had to fix exhaust and the car was perfect.

Also: 85 380SL. 92k miles. Bought it for $8500. Didnt have to fix anything. It was perfect as it is. Sold it a couple of months ago for $13500!

I just got my 300SD 3 days ago. I sold my beloved 1954 Buick as it was getting too expensive to run and maintain. I paid $2250 for a 2-owner, all service records, 123K mile car.

Last year I bought a 1988 300E with 19,000 miles for $15,000. Perfect condition.

I bought my rusty 300D with a bad starter/ring gear and my 240D (engine-less and interior-less) for a sum total of $600.

I got the 300D operational for $400 more. I will have put about $1500 additional in the 240D, including turbo engine, for a near-flawless car.

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'83 240D with 617.952 and 2.88
'01 VW Beetle TDI
'05 Jeep Liberty CRD
'89 Toyota 4x4, needs 2L-T
'78 280Z with L28ET - 12.86@110
Oil Burner Kartel #35

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Thought I'd throw in what I paid for my brand new C240(it's a 2004) with sunroof package, heated seats and 6 disc cd changer--brilliant silver. After buying a c spot coupon for $91 off ebay and applying it to the final price I'm at $28,500 plus tax out the door.

Best I could do but I'm pleased with the car and the deal.

just bought 86 420 sel for a third/extra car, 156k miles for 1300.00, dealer took it in as a favor to original owner- car had been relegated to the kids for several years - body rough- rust etc. , i was told it runs good, if it doesnt do missbehave mechanically i think i got a steal- it cleaned up well and i did major brake job myself. my first MB- so far i love the old tank.

I just bought a ......

98 SL500
83k
Smoke Silver
Black conv top(new)
Mushroom Interior
AMG 5 spoke wheels 18x8.5 & 18x9.5(bought these after I purchased car)
Yokahoma tires.

I paid 24,400 from Arizona, I live in Pa. It cost 850.00 to ship. I got tell you the bigest improvment was replacing wheels and tires with the AMG wheels. The car looked like a 24,000 car but after the wheel swap WOW, it now looks like a 80,000 car. Everybody that sees the car asks me if it's new. It's amazing.

Just bought it. I am having the headgasket, timing chain, front main seal, and valve stem seals replaced. The previous owner had the evaporator done.

I paid $2250. It is in fairly good shape. Needs two tires. Repair is costing $1800. Total cost aprox. $4050.00.

Well, if I decide to purchase it, I will pay about $4900 for a 1990 Mercedes 300SE, with 114K miles. It is in excellent conditions. I will know more tomorrow when I go make my own assessment of it.

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2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4wd
1991 Lincoln Town Car Executive
1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1988 Mercedes 300SEL
1972 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate 9-passenger wagon
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville
(Prior MB's: 1974 240D, 1985 380SE, 1984 190D, 1993 400SEL)

paid 15k for my 1995 S320 LWB with 107k on it ,mb factory phone ,perfect interior and paint .Well until my wife drove it atleast...

Paid 12K Euro's for my 1996 E230 with 200,000km incl. one year full MB warranty. About the same price I paid for my previous 1991 200E with 80,000km.

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2011 Prius

I got my 2000 C230 at a Mercury Lincoln dealership for 13,500, in Oct of 2004. The mileage was 62k, and the car showed to be in good running order. I have 75k now, so far not many problems, other than a cold start problem (reading up on that as we speak.). Really impressed with the MB quality of cars.

I am considering paying $5500 (maybe less) for a 1985 500SEL with 152K miles.

If not that, I am considering paying $3000 for a 1985 300SD with 209K.

I really like them both. I really like the longer wheelbase on the 500SEL, but like the diesel engine. I am still at a crossroads with these cars.