I’m not sure we have objective proof that the guy is really that bad. And it’s hearsay that the work he does on mechanicals is not up to par. That can mean many things.

Maybe there are other threads on the guy. Nice cosmetically updated cars are important. If the guy uses meyle or Uro parts, or leaves certain things… can get a bit more of a pass since those things can be done. A rusted junker is still a rusted junker. Value proposition aside for his vehicles (no idea how much he is asking).

__________________
Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (116k)
1991 350SD (206k)
1991 300D (228k)
2008 ML320 CDI (199k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (267k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K), 1985 300D (233K), 1993 300D 2.5T (338k), 1993 300SD (291k)