Looking for Advice on Buying 1985 Mercedes 380sl
Hello! So I wanted to come on here and see if any mechanics would give me some advice for a 1985 Mercedes 380sl I am looking to buy. It is in the rare red color and has around 130k miles on it. I took it to a mercedes mechanic and although it runs, theres a lot to repair:
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
However, when I was going to walk away the mechanic did say the car has good bones but the repairs would cost around $8-10k. The 380sl in red has been my dream car since I was little and I really want to buy one before they get way out of my price range. I'm willing to invest in a decent amount in repairs. What would be a price you'd be willing to pay for this car? Any advice would be great, I don't know a lot about cars but I really love the 380sl and have my heart set on one specifically in the fire red color.
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