W116 Newbie Q's on a '74 450SE V8
I've got a line on a 74 450SE V8 for $500.
This would be my first Mercedes, and I would be getting it to replace my 99 VW Gti, because I'm sick of making car payments and I'm not that bad with a wrench. So I've got a few questions :-) 1. Anything I should look for? I heard rust was a big issue on these cars? 2. How expensive are parts for these? 3. What type of milege can I expect from the V8? Thanks guys! |
Rust was an issue on these cars. You should put it on a lift and check.
Parts can be reasonable if you buy from aftermarket sources (like this website). I suspect mileage will be in the 12 - 15 mpg range. |
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expensive when new relatively complicated car that although very well built will still be a challange to maintain financially. lots of stuff to take care of on one.
tom w |
don't discourage him. wouldn't you rather see him in a benz then a wv? j/k :D
if the car is solid it may not be too bad on the pocket.. depends.. |
check for rust in sills beliow doors (esp towards the front and around jack poinst) and lift up carpets in the front (ESPECIALLY if it has a sunroof!); sunroof drains down towards footwell (LHS) and often the floors in these are rusted thru
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Mine came from Texas so no rust for me.:D
Most parts don't seem any more expensive my '74 F250, except the climate control which your car may not have. There are a ton of used cars out there, Ebay always has stuff for them. I got 16+ MPG on my trip from Dallas to Seattle with speeds anywhere from 65 to 80. Michael |
I'm going to try and take a better look at the car tonight. Life has been busy so I havn't had much of a chance just yet.
Rust isn't normally an issue here (idaho) but I'll check into it. And from the sound of it parts aren't terribly expensive. But I'm coming from a 99 VW so I'm used to pricey parts. |
that' the spirit harbinger! :thumbsup:
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