That all makes sense. That is a good car, lowish miles, looks in good
shape ext/int but you will have to point out how these old dizzels like
to be driven, sitting like that is not good, rubber deteriorates, tires
are probably at least 10yr old (that's $500 right there for a new set).
You might want to look at the fuel, maybe drain at bit at the clear
filter, oil, etc. Check suspension front and back for any indications
of rubber gone bad, squeaks, clunks, etc. Take a jack to lift up the
front corners, rattle the wheels to check BJs and bearings. Of course
the AC, which is likely still R12 which might or might not be an issue
depending on if you want to use replacements. Those wheels are later
additions? They look like SEL wheels but the chrome? Wonder if he
still has the bundts if it came with them?
If you could get it for $2500 that would be a nice car, last one I
bought I went to $3k as it was in pretty good shape and that was a few
years back, had all the service records since new. If he has had it for
a month and not sold, offer the $2500 see what happens.
Good luck! I love that color.
--R
On 7/24/14 1:40 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
I would probably shoot for $2500 if everything was solid and intact. Sitting
for long periods like that is not a good thing and would play into the
negotiations big time.
The seller doesn't appear to have a lot of interest in the car based on what
was said, and the price may be coming from the owner. We'll see.
I hate the flat multi-hole wheels and would much rather have bundts, but you
take the good with the bad. Note that it has California plates. That's not
good, as CA is a total PITA to get registrations and titles from.
I'm going to take a look at it tomorrow after work if I can set something up
with the seller.
I'm thinking this could be a good car for the elder son, as the 300E, bless
it's heart, is getting a bit long in the tooth and is going to need some major
work in the future. I would rather part with it intact than have to patch it
up to sell it.
More as I know it.
Dan
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On Jul 24, 2014, at 1:31 PM, Rich Thomas <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net>
wrote:
Probably, but you should still buy that car. I'd say $3k but if exceptional
then go a bit more. I have 2, they are easy enough to work on, not all
electronicked up, and ride really nice at 80mph+. Might need new tars and the
various rubber bits if it has not been driven a lot, you can use that for
negotiation.
--R
On 7/24/14 12:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote:
Giving some serious thought to looking at this:
http://tampa.craigslist.org/hil/cto/4529634045.html
It's been on CL for almost a month.
This is what the seller told me via email:
I'm selling the car for my brother-inlaw John that lives in Califirnia. He
bought the car new in 1984 and drove it to Florida about 15 years ago to keep
at a Condo they have in Hunters Green. They just sold the Condo, and need to
sell the car. It has been garage kept since it was new. John should have all
the records when he had it in California. The car probably has less than 2k
miles in the last 10 years.
Thoughts? Opinions? Suggestions?
Dan
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