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>From my perspective, this model year is smack in the middle of the no buy, why >did they hire untrained simians, are these supposed to be dodge or benz, cars? > Value really depends on what you want to do with it, where in the nation you >happen to be, and how desirable it is in your locale. I know of a few people >who head to LAX to pick up audi all wheel drive wagons, drive them up to SEA >and then make a few grand on them. Very desirable in the great northwet, not >so much down in the valley of glitz. clay On Jan 5, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: > The seller was very willing to let me take it to a mechanic which I am > arranging for Monday. I was concerned about known issues for that year and > model (ie transmission, head gasket etc.) Should I be concerned about major > maintenance work needed at 97K like timing belt. In addition is that a > reasonable price if everything checks out. I need to invest in new tires so > that cost has to be condidered too. While I am asking what tires would you > suggest if I get the car? > > > Bob > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Dan Penoff <d...@penoff.com> > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Sent: Sat, Jan 5, 2013 5:04 pm > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Opinions: 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic Wagon Dark Blue > w/tan interior > > > What Clay said. Invest in a PPI from a trusted dealer or independent > mechanic > and see how it looks to their discriminating eye. > > That way you'll know if it's worth pursuing and you may even have some > leverage > if something turns up (if you're still interested at that point.) > > I would never buy a used car without a PPI, with the exception of a list > member > in most cases.... > > Dan > > > On Jan 5, 2013, at 4:46 PM, Robert Koziak wrote: > >> Hi Guys, >> >> >> I am looking to purchase a 1999 Mercedes Benz 320E 4matic wagon with > 97K. The asking price is $6,500 but I think I can get it for $5,000. Clean > car > fax no accidents. It was an estate car garaged kept according to the seller > who > worked for the wealthy owner. He said it was dealer serviced by the original > owner but has no history or records. He is selling because his wife wants a > new > car and was going to trade it in but the dealer is offering wasn't offering > him > much. Second owner it has a quite a few door dings and dents but nothing > too > bad. Everything works. New A/C compressor. There is condensation in one of > the headlights so that might have to be replaced. >> >> >> I would appreciate any opinions Was there any major issues with that > year and model car? Is there anything I should be checking before making a > deal? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated asap. He is not doing a > hard > sell at all but is trading it in two days if it is not sold. >> >> >> Sincerely, >> >> >> Bob K >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to 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 > For new and used parts go to 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 > For new and used parts go to 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 For new and used parts go to 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
