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Talk me out of this purchase - 6.9 w116
1977 Mercedes Benz 6.9 (M100)
Please talk me out of it. Say something like....the parts are much more expensive than normal or it is not a DIY kind of car.
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Ben 1987 190d 2.5Turbo |
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I'll buy it from you in a couple years Then another road trip! and another story! ![]()
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Strelnik Invest in America: Buy a Congressman! 1950 170SD 1951 Citroen 11BN 1953 Citroen 11BNF limo 1953 220a project 1959 180D 1960 190D 1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr 1983 240D daily driver 1983 380SL 1990 350SDL daily driver alt 3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5 3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6 |
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read this thread-
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/108456-would-make-good-project.html i repeat, 6.9s are more car than other 116s. if you won the lottery, go for it. otherwise, buy 1 that's been done already. good luck, chuck. |
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It's very nice, but since you ran away from your 560SL, this is a magnitude of expense/difficulty higher. And the market for these is nothing like R107s. No offense to you intended, but finding a "greater fool" for this ride a few months from now will be difficult, so choose wisely.....
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What do you mean "greater fool?" Didn't you read my post above? Besides. I would need something to work on in retirement, because ben's acquired all the used and broken lawn mowers in the US and Mexico... ![]()
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Strelnik Invest in America: Buy a Congressman! 1950 170SD 1951 Citroen 11BN 1953 Citroen 11BNF limo 1953 220a project 1959 180D 1960 190D 1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr 1983 240D daily driver 1983 380SL 1990 350SDL daily driver alt 3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5 3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6 |
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thanks for talking me out of it. it worked. whew!
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Ben 1987 190d 2.5Turbo |
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In case you get second thoughts, read my reply to this one:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/307815-6-9-st-louis-%245-900-a.html |
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Go look at it. Tarheel football isn't that interesting this year.
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Prost! ![]() |
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6.9's are not particularly unreliable or complex. I've bought a few that sat a while and drove them daily with little effort. The M100 engine is like a giant M117 and the suspension is not too different to a diesel wagon's rear setup.
Of course, like any other MB, if you buy one that's a complete basket case then it will eat you alive. Find one with a solid drive train (engine trans and rear end) and you could probably fix it up at reasonable cost.
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With best regards Al |
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Ben, Follow Al's advice and buy it! You will regret this later... I know!
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Strelnik Invest in America: Buy a Congressman! 1950 170SD 1951 Citroen 11BN 1953 Citroen 11BNF limo 1953 220a project 1959 180D 1960 190D 1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr 1983 240D daily driver 1983 380SL 1990 350SDL daily driver alt 3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5 3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6 |
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I'll echo that....I'll follow this thread; if you don't buy it, I'm checking flights to the area lol.
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If it was closer, I'd go for it. But I have a feeling I would equate the thrill of buying a 6.9 to a long night of binge drinking with buddies. Only the morning after instead of rolling over in a daze and going "I had sex with YOU last night??!!" you look out at your driveway the next morning and go " I bought WHAAAAAT yesterday??!! ... NOOOOOOO!!"
But still, again if it was closer I'd give it a shot ![]() ![]() |
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it's all yours. I will even pick you up from the airport and take you to the car. I'd like to see it too. Strelnik- why don't you buy it? You are due for another road trip aren't you?
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Ben 1987 190d 2.5Turbo |
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