I only consider it "Lost" when rust has taken it to the extent it cannot be
repaired reasonably - rockers, floors, quarters, all or any can push a car
over the edge.
But if the rust is under control, it takes a lot to stop. I calculate what
it will cost ti bring a car back to nice roadworthy condition and compare
the total with what I could buy for that kind of money.
about 15 years ago I put $3000 into my 78 240D - that rebuilt the engine,
suspension and a few odds and ends. Compare what I could buy for $3000 and
if you're not into older cars like most of us and wanted a 3-5 yr old used
Honda - you couldn't touch one for $3K. Believe it or not, some people
don't want a 25 yr old MB - and want something much newer. I know -
unimaginable. ;-)
That's how I calculate it.
LarryT
91 300D (like brand new)
-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Bennell
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 11:58 AM
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] A lost cause?
I know that many of you are essentially bottom feeders when it comes to
vehicles, and I mean no disrespect when I say that as I tend to fall
into that category to a great extent myself.
The question for you is essentially, when do you call it a lost cause?
There has to be a time when a vehicle ceased to be worth putting money
into it. How do you decide at what point that happens?
I know that some of you firmly believe that a 123 wagon is the state of
the art in the auto world etc but beyond that sort of blind devotion,
what makes you continue or not continue with a vehicle?
My younger son works as a mechanic in a shop that caters to people with
more money than brains when it comes to "classic" vehicles and maybe
that causes me to think more about some of this.
I have my 76 115 300D and know that whatever I put into it has to be
for my enjoyment as I will never "make money" on it.
The same goes for my 02 F150 Supercrew. I really like it and so far it
has not cost me a whole lot but it is about 10 years old and has over
150K miles on it so cost must mount over time.
I have been thinking about another car but am really reluctant to spend
big dollars on something new or even "newer" so I have this mental
dilemma. Am I crazy to get involved in something that will no doubt
cause me some grief???
Having re-read what I typed above, I womder if I am getting my point
accross?
I guess what I am hoping for is a bit of an ongoing thread with opinions
by many of you setting forth your own philosophies on this sort of thing.
Randy
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