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Old 02-11-2022, 10:14 AM
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Advice on buying 1985 380sl

Hello I'm looking for a 380sl and I've been looking into one specific one. The 85 380sl has been my dream car ever since I was little, especially the red color so I'm really hoping to get one for a reasonable price. So I found one that had about 130k miles on it and I had a mercedes mechanic check it out. He said that the there was a lot of repairs that needed to be done...

Vacuum Locks
Not Working , Needs a Catalytic Converter , Excessive Noise From Window Seals @ 55mph , Rattle From Hard Top
While Driving , Drive Belts Cracked , Driver Outer Door Sticks Cant Lock Or Unlock With Key , Power Steering Pump Is
Leaking , Motor mounts And Sub-Frame Mounts Collasped , Trans Front Pump seal Leaking , Possible Rear Camshaft
Leaking , Trans Pan Is Wet , Center Exhaust Hanger Missing , Rear Diff Is Sweating Not Leaking , Power Steering Box Is
Leaking From Top And Bottom , Trans Cooler Lines are Cracked , Oil Pan Minor Leak, Litttle Rust Left Front Rocker
Panel , Shifter Bushings And Accelerator Bushings Missing , Washer Resevoir Missing Blind Plug , Passenger Sun Visor
Will Not Stay Up , A/C Compressor Does Not Turn On , ABS Not Working , Needs Alignment , Idles a Little RoughAnd
Has Hesitation , Odometer Not Working Maybe Since 2015, Brakes Pulled To The Left 3 Times While Braking

I'm no car expert but I do plan on spending a decent amount repairing a 380sl if I can get one. The mechanic did say that the car had good bones but repairs would most likely cost 8-10k. My question is, what would be a reasonable price for this car that you'd pay? I would plan on basically repairing as I go (although suggestions on this would be helpful too, I'm only 18 so my knowledge on cars is limited). Thank you for your help!

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