Originally Posted by junker68

Went to look at the car I referenced last week and some of you were kind enough to reply to questions I had, thanks.

1986 500sel, 170K

Plusses

Not a touch of rust anywhere to be seen.
Started up nice, no smoke, no noise.
New exhasust.
Many new front end components.
Ice cold AC
Most of the little things worked.
Rides like you're on a cloud and responsive to gas.

Negs

One of the engine pistons was leaking.
Oil pan seal was leaking.
Car interior was dirty, smoker, but no rips or tears.
No maint records for past year and a half, just verbal. Car was has records prior to this owner.
Two small dings
Sunroof does not open

Seller was asking $2500, I offered $2100. The sellers going to call me tonight, we'll see.

I might budge a little, I don't know.