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08-07-2002, 09:20 PM
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did I pay too much?
I just bought a 1976 240d, I paid 1300 for it,is that too much?
The reason I paid that much is beacause the seller showed to me the garage bill where in 1995 he spent over 4 grand in the total rebuilt of the engine even the head was replaced. He also put an original exhaust system the whole thing about 5 years ago, he replaced both windshield seals, replace the bushings and stabilizer bar in the front suspension,he also replaced the turn signal switch 2 years ago. But the car has some rust on both lower quarter panels the front fenders and some holes in the floor but no structural rust. AC not working he said he used it the last time in 1995 because there was a seeping noise when he turn it on. Thanks for your advice 
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08-07-2002, 09:32 PM
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Off the top, it dos not seem to be too much.
Post some pics. DAN
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http://w3.uqo.ca/gravelle/images/250S/flood.jpg DAN 1967 250s The Monster Project a.k.a "The Monster" a.k.a "Rolling Coffin" --sold-- The photographic ART thread +++Price Guide+++
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08-08-2002, 08:08 AM
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Sounds like a good deal to me also.... remember, the guys on this forum are cheap when it comes to putting out for an old MB
 Partly because they plan on bragging about how little they paid for a jewel....The only thing that really counts is whether you are pleased with the purchase....------------------ 1980 240d 1969 280 se 1974 280 parts car?
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08-08-2002, 01:58 PM
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Well it looks like i'll have to say how much i payed for mine.
$1600CDN ($1000US)......it dos need mecanical work, detailing and chrome! + tires. Pictures can be misleading. DAN
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http://w3.uqo.ca/gravelle/images/250S/flood.jpg DAN 1967 250s The Monster Project a.k.a "The Monster" a.k.a "Rolling Coffin" --sold-- The photographic ART thread +++Price Guide+++
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08-08-2002, 09:44 PM
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SEE Didier240d !, DAN just could not resist telling us about his bargain !
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08-08-2002, 10:07 PM
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http://w3.uqo.ca/gravelle/images/250S/flood.jpg DAN 1967 250s The Monster Project a.k.a "The Monster" a.k.a "Rolling Coffin" --sold-- The photographic ART thread +++Price Guide+++
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08-08-2002, 10:44 PM
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Dan, I can't believe you sold that MKII ! Bummer.
 A perfect candidate for a 240d engine ! 
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08-08-2002, 11:18 PM
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Talking of candidate, if it's going to cost to much for my tranny trouble and possibly engin work; i'm puting a 3.8 or 4.2 JAG engin in this one!! Would that be a first? Can't wait to see the look on peoples faces when i'll open the hood! DAN
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http://w3.uqo.ca/gravelle/images/250S/flood.jpg DAN 1967 250s The Monster Project a.k.a "The Monster" a.k.a "Rolling Coffin" --sold-- The photographic ART thread +++Price Guide+++
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08-09-2002, 01:36 PM
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When I read the subject line, my first thought was "of course you paid too much". After all, we always do. I just paid 310$ for a 1966 300sel that runs but has bad air suspension. A great price for a potentially nice car. The complete air suspension rebuild will be 1,500$ in parts alone (that's presuming I replace all the consumables and don't rebuild the valves !). Hopefully, I can get away with only spending a fraction of that.
Anyway, back to your car.... My rule of thumb is that any car that can be registered, insured, pass a safety inspection, and then driven 400$ without a repair, and does look ugly is worth 1,200US$ at a minimum. So maybe you did just right. -CTH
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#12
08-11-2002, 10:52 AM
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No bargain, but if you can drive it for a while without problems, you'll be OK
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