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Old 10-14-2014, 12:21 AM
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Is it a good idea to get a 1983 280CE ?

I found a nice looking 2 owner '83 280CE Coupe I can get through a friend of a friend......

Original owner was an elderly woman down in Miami,FL and it went to her son, who sold it to the current owner who has no interest and need for a gas coupe as his DD is a 300CD.

Currently has little under 100,000 miles on it. Cosmetically it is above average with clean body, paint, and only rust is a few dots of surface rust on paint. Interior looks to be in better than average condition for an '83 model. I plan to go see it this week, and most likelly bring it back home.

What I know is it runs drives, shifts ok. AC not cold and suspect it is still original R-12. Sunroof is an unknown, however windows all work ok I am told.

I have owned 5 Mercedes Diesels and 2 gassers. A 190E and a 300E .

If anyone can give me any thoughts on owning an 83 280CE I appreciate all comments .

Thanks, Austin


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