Ironically, I was also considering one of these cars. I agree with Bigbenz- $9000 seems way too steep. I think the 85' 500SEL I was considering is also too steep at the $5200 asking price. It too is in VGC and is equipped with the optional driver airbag. I have recently started considering it again, but not at $5200. I have been thinking of offering them $3000 for it, but I have also recently found a 93' 300E I am considering. The dealer with the 1985 500SEL is the same place that wants $12,000 for a 92' BMW 735i with 80K- which is also too steep!

To give some info- I have heard that timing chain replacement is critical and can be costly. $1000 or more? From what I have been able to understand, these cars are virtually bulletproof. Electrical can be a concern, but basically nothing of major concerns.


Good luck!

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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)