Find a better example, or double the estimate for repairs and deduct from the asking price.
Does not seem to me that it should be impossible to find a nice E320 of that vintage that doesn't need any immediate work. Allan Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> writes: > I test drove this car today as a potential replacement for SWMBO's Frod. > Very clean and handled just fine, with plenty of pep. the 5 speed AT > shifted smoothly. Here are the potential issues: > > 1. Unresolved CEL that selling dealer says they will take care of > 2. Needs: rear shocks, rear control arm and LF ball point in order to pass > inspection (approx. $1650 cost). > 3. High mileage (188K) but the interior doesn't show much wear. Clean carfax > report. > 4. Rear cup holder (middle of rear bench) won't retract and stay closed. > > Any caveats? > > > > > > > rear shocks,a rear control arm, and the left front ball joint replaced _______________________________________ 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
