Ditto !! You did the right thing.

shocks alone would have put you out over $1500, add $400 for tires and the electrical repair, about min. $500 etc. then the ususal maintenance catch ups, another $1K within a year plus hidden stuff.....

Good luck on your continuing search.

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1979 300D 220 K miles
1995 C280 109 K miles
1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD
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1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents) *SOLD.
SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego)
1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD