That still sounds high. The car probably doesn't have a lot of life left but if you can get it for under a $1,000 and NOT have to put any more money into it to keep it running for a year or two longer then it may not be too bad. I would really try to get it for less. Keep in mind that you may be dumping a lot more money into that car in the very near future and it most likely won't be worth it. A friend of mine just bought a '91 190E with the 2.8 liter engine with 187k, small dent in the door, mint interior, nice paint, ice cold A/C and no rust for $500. The car needed a water pump ($1,000 -$1,500 job) but we put it on ourselves. I would keep looking. You can probably find a better deal.

Just my thoughts. It really depends on what you are willing to put up with.


Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
1985 Mercedes 300D 227,000 (totaled by inattentive driver with no insurance!)
1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)