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Originally Posted by firstdiesel
Great find! Unfortunately South Florida doesn't have many U-pull type places and the one I go to typically has 2 W123 cars and they are usually picked through fast! 
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Similar situation down here. The car I saw this time was not at the usual PNP but at a smaller, independent yard. I hate dealing with PNP because if you want a bunch of stuff, they charge you XYZ for ever nut and bolt. I prefer to deal with small yards or individuals who I can negotiate with on a fair price for a bulk amount of parts. I like to tell the seller what I want and offer them a reasonable price. I'm not out to steal but I don't want to get bent over, either. I figure the yard can either sell me parts at a reasonable price or they can wind up crushing the car for the value of steel. I know they get cars dirt cheap at auction and anything I offer them is gravy on the top. I also prefer to pick my own parts; not only saving the seller time but also ensuring the part is not destroyed by someone who is unfamiliar with its dis-assembly.
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