But would it be worth doing all the crack? Seriously though, jesting aside:
One of the things that I was most surprised about when I began to
investigate an older Mercedes was how affordable they were. Not having had
any specific interest in them in the past, I always assumed that even an old
one (as in 80s) would be way way out of the range of reasonable (like the
range you gave for the showroom cond. one). And an even older one would be
getting into true "classic" status and thus would be even further out of
range.
So basically one that is in the lower $2k range is one that, generally
speaking, has not been maintained and the seller therefore knows it has
problems?
I see all the time through the list, Mercedes diesels for that sort of price
(and that's about what mine cost) and the listers often tout picking them
up. Guess what I have been missing all along is that it is understood that
if you buy one at this price range, you will be looking - almost for certain
- at several repairs.
I have read things today on the list that I did not see in the six months or
longer leading up to the purchase of my 240D. But in fairness, it is a
Mercedes enthusiast list (with a very large do-it-yourself contingent). What
should I have expected? And also in fairness, I don't think that I ever
specifically asked the question, do you guys think that I ought to buy one
of these autos?
All that said, I still do admire this type of vehicle and think that it is
one of the few that - since I have to drive - I want to drive. I do enjoy it
and look forward to a happy life with it.
Next order of business: replace the starter. It did it's "nothing" trick
just now.
Brian 83 240D
Marshall wrote:
One that's quite well maintained, may well be worth
$2000-5000 and one that's in close to showroom condition with less than
75kmi on it can sell for $10+k and MAY even be worth that.
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