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Vote do I buy kid cheap w116 or let you buy it
I just came back from my first look at a 1980 300sd same owner for the last 22 years. Dirt-cheap the owner’s kid thinks he ran it out of oil I did not bring my tools because I need another project car about as much as a hole in the head. The engine cranks but very slow battery is pretty shot.
Maintained well by the owner straight body the under car bushings in good condition no leaks 6 month old cheap but looks ok paint job 154k miles owner just paid registration fees for the year worn but ok interior big bad point no sunroof. The paint job kills it as a money-making car. However my son loves it so you all vote do I go do a leak test on it tomorrow (I am pretty confident he just blew the head gasket) If it is just the head gasket do I buy it for the kid and put the freshly rebuilt head in our garage on it. So you vote should I buy my son this car as a back up for his EURO 1985 300D. On the other hand, should I tell you all where to pick it up for $100 plus $50 towed within 25 miles of where it sits in south San Jose Yes matt gets the car No the car is posted for any one other than matt to buy And boy am I going to tick matt off deciding it this way!! Dave S |
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IMO An SD as a back up to a D is not the way to go....I would prefer a 240 as the back up....SO NO let it go.....
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..." |
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There's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes-Benz.
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mattdave,
But it. At that price its a steal. A rustfree body, even if it doesn't run is worth much more. Wish I could find such a deal. P E H |
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$150.00 towed to your house? Snag it, it'll be good for something. You could sell a few things off it and still make some change on Ebay.
In Kentucky there is some kind of law where you have to have at least on car in your yard that don't run, and I've way beyond that quota.
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In the house of the hanged, nobody talks about the rope. 1973 Ford Maverick 1977 Ford F150 shortbed stepside ripping 429 1978 Ford F150 shortbed stepside 4x4 1979 Ford F100 'Free Wheeling' shortbed stepside 4 more 73-79 Ford parts trucks 1988 BMW 735iL 1994 BMW 540i 1992 Mercedes 190E 2.3 http://www.backwoodsmanmag.com |
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Vote
I set a member of this group with an 1987 300 for $4oo bucks he took his first drive in it yesterday and sent me a long excited email about how well it worked even though the master cylinder failed on the way home. He has less than 4K in a 603 1987 300 so not all low priced Mercedes are bad buys especially since we have no rust issues. The 240D is a great back up car except the kid is big and the 300sd fits him and his friend. I should maybe mention he had a nice 1979 300sd to use whenever he wanted until I recently totaled it while it was my car he mostly drove and loved it paying for all fuel and up keep. He is not pleased I am doing this but so far, there is 1 no vote and 1 yes vote
Thank you for helping me make this decision please remember to vote. Dave S |
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Take it!
Yeh... it will be worth more in parts or if your son gets it running... will be a good learning too! You need to buy the neighbors xmas gifts though to keep them from calling the city about your cars!
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Buy it Dave....
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According to early exit polls...
According to our early exit polls it appears that there is a landslide victory for me and my hopefuly new car! I'm looking forward to many greasy hours and long nights in the garage. Many thanks to all who voted (moreso to those who voted yes!).
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KI6CCA Current Stable: 1987 300SDL 1980 450SEL Out to Pasture: 1982 300D KIA (Rice Rocket vs. 123: He hit me at 80-100MPH I walked away he went to the hospital. Sounds fair to me!) 1985 300D EURO Scrapped (got more money from state than car was worth) 1979 & 1980 300SD Great Cars! |
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Why didn't you make an official pole at the top of the page?
I vote "BUY IT." Make sure the frame rails aren't rotted out. My Vote: "YES!!!!!!"
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1982 240D. My name is Michael, and I am an 18 year old binge-drinkin', cigar-smokin', novel-writin', all around unsavory and unnattractive guy. I tell long-winded stories, and I only shave once a week, although I've had to do it every day since I was 16. Last edited by Glinko; 11-21-2005 at 10:43 PM. |
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Buy it.... Yes!
But if you don't let me know..... I'd be interested...
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Because
[QUOTE=Glinko]Why didn't you make an official pole at the top of the page?
I am computer illiterate I tried to but failed so no cool poll. My son has just apparently decided to play in this fun. Can he really get away with stealing the car by declaring himself victories before the votes are cast, I think not the poll will be closed tomorrow 2PM PST the winner be the one with the most votes yes=happy matt no= matt mad at me for some strange reason. Do not forget to vote YES NO Thank you for your help resolving this family conflict. DAD |
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Buy it. 'Nuff said.
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Add Another Big Ole
BUY IT!! Oh, you actually wanted me to type yes or no,, so YES!!!
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