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Originally Posted by Craig
Actually, I don't think $2K is bad if it's really in excellent condition. Just do the math, you can buy a good reman engine for $6K (assume another $1K for installation and miscellaneous), and you have a nice driver with a fresh engine for about $9K. You should be able to sell it for $10 - 12K with out much problem (at least a dealer could). I would write a $10K check for a good 300D with a fresh engine if I was in the market.
If you buy it for $2K and put a junk engine in it it's still worth about $2K (or less), so that's not such a good deal.  |
I like your logic, Too me these cars are worth spending the money on. I never regretted rebuilding the engine, or buying a seat cushion (new
) actually the wife loves these cars looken good and running right but that could take a nose dive should she break down on the way to a meeting or work. So spending some money for a nice one and keeping it up saves money in the long run. Anyway a W123 with a rust free, well taken care of body, is WORTH two K, it just hurts too pay that
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