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Anyone in the Cincinnati OH Region?
Hey all, I'm looking for someone to do me a favor and check out a car I'm buying in Cincinnati OH. I've been working with the seller for 2 or 3 months trying to iron on the details of buying his car but our schedules and distance to the car on both our parts has been difficult to work with (the car is stored in a heated garage a few hours away from him and two states away from me).
I've seen pictures of everything, inside and out, as well as being on the phone with him when he started her up and did a full walk around. I've talked to another forum member who worked closely with the car as well as the mechanic who worked on the car before the seller bought it. I've got honest feedback from both and already know the two or three issues the car is having. I'm happy with the asking price and quite honestly, I'm ready to make a purchase site unseen and get her shipped to my garage. The seller seems an honest guy, we get along great, and the difficulties in finalizing things have lead us to have numerous long conversations about the car and our love of Mercedes cars in general. All that being said, he's pretty uncomfortable with me buying the car sight unseen. I understand his reluctance but honestly, knowing what I know about the car, and considering the price, I know that I want it and will tackle any issues I find without any complaints. Still, he's apprehensive that I'll find something that would have been a deal killer if I don't see it first. Doesn't want the drama, and I understand that, but he won't be getting any from me. I've bought a few cars sight unseen and been adult enough to deal with what I got when I got it because of the risk to that style of transaction. With the constraints in my schedule, I don't think I'll be able to get out there and take a look myself. That and adding the cost of a round trip ticket to the cost of shipping makes the deal not nearly as sweet. I'm not excited about the idea of flying out and driving back as: scheduling is difficult, my wife is not into that idea at all, don't want to deal with any issues while on a highway in another state out in the cold, and with winter coming to our area soon, there is no way to predict snowfall on any given day, much less the fact that as soon as the snow comes out, so do the salt trucks! We'd need to work closely to set up a good time to look and talk about compensation for your troubles. Like I said, I'm already sold on the car and there wouldn't be any need for serious scrutiny, I'm guessing you'd only find out what I already know, and we'd talk that out before hand anyway. I'm really just trying to get the seller to have some peace of mind and then take my darn money. I'm a little frustrated that we've had such mild weather here in NY and I have no Benz to work on in my garage! The car is a 1984 Euro Spec 280E. Knowledge of these cars is a plus but certainly not a necessity. What's most important is being able to answer e-mails and phone calls / texts so we can keep communication going and talk while you're at the car. E-mail me and we'll trade phone numbers to talk. I'd like to have this shored up with the car on a shipping truck before mid December, earlier if possible! Thanks! - Adam denimwolf@gmail.com
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have you thought about a local MB dealer to do an inspection, probably cost $100 or so, get the full scoop??
I know there are some southern ohio folks on here. Aron is a member on the forum, close to cincy ( or he was) , call him MB Classic, LLC Service and Restoration of Vintage Mercedes-Benz Automobiles 8906 Goodsite Drive West Chester, Ohio 45011 (513) 519-7302 if you get in a huge bind, I am 2 hours south , could possibly work something out but would be after the holidays
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Car in Cincy area
Hi Ron. I will be in Florence to visit my son for xmas. I would be happy to check the car out. Nate in Somerset
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thanks Nate, but Adam needs the "looker"
Hope you are well... BTW got a perfect SL for you
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Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace |
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My dad lives in Cincinnati and is a Mercedes guy. I'm sure he'd be happy to look at it for you. NOTE, he is EXTREMELY nit picky. He's been a dealer for 25 years, and privately into cars much longer.
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