For $10k, the car should be perfect - not close to perfect. All mechanical items can be fixed, rust can never be fixed without spending lots of cash.

If it was a diesel, the price would be right. But it's gas, and it's worth $6-7k. Offer him low or tell him no. I'd skip it.

More importantly, why can't you find a 300E? I find them constantly - good ones. Are you not willing to travel outside your area?

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600