Nice car and the price would be reasonable if miles and records were available. In my area, the V8 cars have very little appeal as they get shockingly good mileage. I think the last one I had was getting 13 around town, and no I am not kidding. For that reason I try to stay away from the 8's That said, the 6's as much as I like them, dont have the same feeling. Its tough to beat a Mercedes with a V8. I would not count on a lot of resale and you will be doing repairs. Make sure the trans engages quickly and shifts smoothly, check fluid level and color.

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1981 300TD
2005 C55
2004 E500
1999 ML430
1992 400E
1998 C43
2001 SL500
1988 300SEL
1986 190E 16V
1991 190E 2.6

Good input, Douge. I parallel your thoughts......

I sold a V8 manufactured in 1996, 9 years ago, that according to it's on-board computer - averaged 13 mpg aroung town, and 16 mpg highway. Just not in-the-cards for me to keep a vehicle like that for basic transportation. However, the V8 was testosterone pumping!

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'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Actually, I can still see the ad here: http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/cto/3632271818.html

I fell in love with the car, but it's not for me, but for a friend's friend who wants a car with "luxury" and "class". I never understood big gassers until I saw this car.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Nut-uh......"This posting has been deleted by its author."

What were the miles on it?

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'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Darn it, you win. It's gone.

He never published the mileage -- my one misgiving on the ad. The only thing he stated is that they were "below average", a phrase very much open to interpertation.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

Thanks for the input so far! I think we are trying to drive the buyer toward this beautiful 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis coupe with black exterior/red leather interior. instead -- better mileage on 87-octane, cheaper parts, cheaper insurance "class", "luxury".

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

The Benz must be gone, it was a little high for me anyway and that Ford thingy is through the roof!!! It looks nice but man that is way too much imo. Be patient, something will fall on your head.

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1981 300TD
2005 C55
2004 E500
1999 ML430
1992 400E
1998 C43
2001 SL500
1988 300SEL
1986 190E 16V
1991 190E 2.6

It is very overpriced -- we would try to negotiate it.

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"Senior Luna, your sense of humor is still loco... but we love it, anyway." -rickymay ____ "Your sense of humor is still loco... " -MBeige ____ "Señor Luna, your sense of humor is quite järjetön" -Delibes

1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

You think that car will have better fuel economy? You are in for a shock.

That 5L is a gutless turd in those... I had that same setup in my F150 before I did a pile to it and my old '88 Towncar. That Mercury is rated at a stellar 155hp. The AOD has no torque multiplication in 3rd and 4th gears and falls on its face as soon as it upshifts to 3rd. I think they have a 3.27:1 rear diff and a 2.40:1 first in that trans.

The only thing cheaper about it would be the price of parts. Insurance cost on both is pretty much moot as these cars are nearly worthless.



PS, the 560 burns 87 just fine and you are better off driving these in 3rd gear around town. Mine averages pretty much the same fuel economy as my gutless wonder 300SEL but has ~100tq more around 1000rpm sooner.

Best deal going in the W126 is the 420SEL. No Diesel fuel upcharge at the pump (same price at 93 octane here) and returns slightly better econ than the 560 along with less crap to fail.

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'85 300SD 245k
'87 300SDL 251k
'90 300SEL 326k

Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford.

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