Hello,
I just wanted to get some input on my recent MB purchase. I'm kind of sitting on a fence and thought I could use some expert advice. I had a friend purchase and drive home a 1987 300D Turbo sedan for me with 81,000 original miles on it. The car was PPI'd through a local dealer in Texas and they told me it needed some suspension work, etc. When the car arrived in my hands, I have found that it has had prior paintwork on various panels, needs a new vacuum pump, one tire is "flat" from sitting, and the original areas of paint on the car are starting to "check". It is the smoke silver color and has beautiful (like new) black leather interior. The rear bumper on the car has an "R" on it and I know it's been replaced before for one reason or another. In addition, the car also needs a new rear regulator for the window, lower control arm bushings and shocks! I paid the seller $8k for this car and have another $1200 worth of travel expenses into it. Now, based upon what I've described, should I keep it as a "rare" and desirable 300D worthy of these repairs or is it better to sell it and find another? If I sell it, I have a family member who really wants the car and will give me $8k for it. Basically, I'd only lose the travel expenses into the deal. I'm just torn on what to do. I wish I would have known about the paint and bodywork prior to purchasing it. Other than that, it drives well and shifts nicely except for the worn diff mounts. (Another thing to replace
) I guess my PPI didn't really pay off on this deal... Any thoughts guys? Should I sell it and walk away to find a better MB with higher maintenance standards?
On the plus side, it doesn't suffer from the infamous "firm" radiator hoses when cold.
