I have found a local 1985 Mercedes 500SEL 4dr in EC for $5200. It looks very nice, 100% rust free. The dealer (specializes in European cars), said it runs great and it has fairly low miles (was unsure, but I did not get him to go out and look), but it has a clunking sound from the front suspension. He said he thinks it may be a loose bolt, or some bushings required. If it is the bushings, how much does it normally cost to have this repaired? I know that for $5200 I could buy a very nice 81-85 300SD, which I will probably do, but this 500SEL is a very nice car and does deserve considerations.

Does anyone here have a 1984-1985 500SEL?

Thanks for any information.

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2004 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4wd
1991 Lincoln Town Car Executive
1991 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
1988 Mercedes 300SEL
1972 Chevrolet Caprice Kingswood Estate 9-passenger wagon
1973 Pontiac Grand Ville
(Prior MB's: 1974 240D, 1985 380SE, 1984 190D, 1993 400SEL)