Looks like I am rolling forward on this. The guy and his wife reluctantly accepted my $5000 offer. They had no other takers and need the cash.

My indy will be doing a PPI on it tomorrow and if everything comes out as I anticipate, I'll be purchasing the car right away. I will keep you all posted.

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1999 Mercedes-Benz S600, 103K miles - garage queen
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, 89K miles - daily driver
2007 Hyundai Sonata Limited, 31K - daily driver