Roger makes a good point I’ve always tried to stick with as well - buy the best example you can afford, it’s far cheaper in the long run.
-D > On Feb 9, 2019, at 7:55 AM, ROGER HALE via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Bob, > > I have a 1980 300SD (over 420,00 miles) and a 1983 300D (over 360,000 > miles), both with the 617 engines. The good about this car is it must be an > early 1981 as it has the 116 seats and not the 126 zippers, waiting to rip > apart seats. As to the wheels, I've used the allows for over 20 years with > no problems. Personally don't like the chrome as they gave these models a > pimp mobile look. If it starts good, shifts good, etc., then I'd look under > the plastic sides for any hidden rust and look at the suspension for any > excess wear etc. If all is ok, the AC should be an easy fix. Adjust the > valves first. > > As to the price, it should be around $2800-3200 for this condition, after > all it's still a very old car with old parts. However, at that mileage, > you've got years left on that engine. I realize there are those on this list > that want a bottom feeder price for anything they buy. Just look close and > pay accordingly. I probably paid more for both of my cars than this list > would have approved. But, I've gotten over 20 years each with nothing beyond > the normal items as they've aged, and I've immensely enjoyed both cars and > still do. > > So, good luck and best wishes. Most of all look close and make your own > decisions. > > Roger > > Roger Hale > Dinnerware Classics, Inc. > Monroe, Ga. > 770-267-0850 > www.dinnerwareclassics.com > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
