Not necessarily! In 1982, the test drive for the first Mercedes we ever
purchased (a 1973 model 280) was done at night and consisted of driving one
block, hanging a u-turn and returning to the guy's home. We did examine the
car under a streetlight, however. Although the seller was a shady Iranian
who demanded cash, and the car had NO paperwork, it seemed to run fine so we
purchased it (financed by the bank) for $4900 (he was asking $5500). It had
some issues with the transmission, carburetor spring,and vacuum locks, but
was overall a great driving car. After a year we sold it to a dip(lomat) for
$4850!
On 11/9/05, Sunil Hari <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Better that than an impulse Benz buy, which would probably turn into a
> sinkhole for your money.
>
> On 11/9/05, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >
> > Fellow listers,
> >
> >
> >
> > Because I sold my 90 300D and I am still looking for a replacement benz,
> > I had to purchase something to drive. Yesterday, I bought a 1992
> > Oldsmobile 98 Regency. A little history might be helpful. I used to be
> > a Service Manager at an Oldsmobile/Honda Dealership. So, I am familiar
> > with these GM behemoths. Believe it or not the late 80's and early 90's
> > Oldsmobile 98's were really good cars. So, I bought this grampa mobile
> > to drive around this winter while I search for the replacement benz. I
> > am an outsider now, but hopefully you won't shun me and treat me like a
> > leper. :-)
> >
> >
> >
> > Donald H. Snook
> >
> > 92 Olds 98 Regency 119K
> >
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