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06-30-2002, 09:38 AM
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Which car should I buy?
I am thinking about buying a third car as a fun car. I only want to spend about 15,000 and don't know a ton about cars? I was thinking a 1985 380 SL
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06-30-2002, 05:40 PM
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I love the R107. If you are getting a 380SL make sure it's an 83+ (or is it 84+?) that has the double row timing chain or if it's the earlier 380SL make sure it's been converted.
I do prefer the W126 Coupe 
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06-30-2002, 06:15 PM
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IMO a "fun" car should be a stick, is it easy to get an r107 w/stick?
here is a really good thread on a similar topic (slightly lower budget): http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=29829&highlight=porsche+914
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06-30-2002, 07:54 PM
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$15,000 is almost 560SL money. I would take a look at an '86 560SL and see if you could get into one for that much in good shape.
Second choice? Look at a 1977-79 450SL that's in great shape. You can find a good one for around $10K and spend the extra $5K on rims, stereo upgrades, future incidental repairs, etc. The 560SL has 240 hp, the 380SL has 155 hp, and the 450SL has 180 hp. Also, the 450 has the super-durable iron block 4.5 liter V-8. That might be a consideration right there. -Sam
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06-30-2002, 09:20 PM
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Yep, 15k is 560SL territory.
According to Frank Barrett's The Illustrated Guide to Mercedes, the best SL's are the 560's, then the 450's, and last the 380's (least horsepower).
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07-03-2002, 03:33 PM
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Hhhhhmmmmm, you have $15K and want a fun Mercedes?
Id have to agree with some of the others that a late 1970s 450SL would be a great choice. You can get a nice one cheaper, but keep the $$$ for repairs.
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07-03-2002, 04:45 PM
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ColumbusMick,
Hi. Come to the All German Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 4th and talk with some owners of "fun" cars. As far as fun MB cars, I think the 450SL is a great choice. Go for the first year produced for minimum emissions control (less complex), or the last year for most refinement of systems (bugs worked out). You can get a real good one for $12,000 and then you have cash for maintenance (valves, exhaust, climate control, transmission, shocks, etc.)
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07-03-2002, 05:30 PM
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The 450 is the oldest though?
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07-03-2002, 08:46 PM
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I would go for a w126 in that price range but out of the 4.5 3.8 and 5.6 I preffer the 5.6
I think for a fun car I would want a truck or a 5 speed M3 or M5.
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07-03-2002, 10:52 PM
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I agree if the sort of fun is racing fun, I'd find a stick shift. Preferably an M3/M5 or the Mercedes 190E 2.3-16
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07-03-2002, 11:11 PM
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2.3-16
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