E M pokieba...@gmail.com writes:
Leno uses the 1/3 of purchase price rule of thumb, for mint restored cars.
Meaning, after buying a mint restored car, he puts another 1/3 of the
purchase price into it? Or that it typically takes an additional 1/3 of
the price to bring the car up to mint
1/3 of the new sticker price.
E M pokieba...@gmail.com writes:
Leno uses the 1/3 of purchase price rule of thumb, for mint restored cars.
Meaning, after buying a mint restored car, he puts another 1/3 of the
purchase price into it? Or that it typically takes an additional 1/3 of
the
The point I think he was making; when you buy a so called mint older car,
you will still have issues with it. Once you get into it, it's not uncommon
at all to find shortcuts have been made along the way, either to save money,
or out of lack of knowledge, and quite possibly because people often
These were, and are great cars. This example looks like an effort was made
to keep it looking decent, but unfortunately, with the mileage, the thing is
getting a bit tired.
I think the only way to buy these cars, and the cheapest, is to find the
very best example you can, and pay a bit more
On the plus side it has *ice cold air* but on the other hand the SR needs
fixin'. I always like to ask this kind of seller what would it take to
make the car 100 percent perfect? That usually generates a more candid
assessment of the vehicle...
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 9:21 AM, E M
Well it looks clean and maintained from the pics, if so it should
be fine.
On 11/18/2010 9:14 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
For that many miles, yeah I'd think so. Unless it's been kept up, it likely
will need a lot of rejuvenating.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:43 -0700, Bob
Nobody makes these cars 100%, that's why it's best to try and find one
that's been kept as close to new as possible, and always properly maintained
and serviced. Even then, it won't be perfect, but it will be an old, pretty
reliable car.
To make it 100% perfect, I don't know, I'd say $40-60,000.
That's not what I mean. There are a lot of little things that are important
to me if they are broken or not working. I do not care for a list of what's
right with a vehicle because that's always going to be skewed from the
seller's viewpoint. I want to see a list of what's currently in need of
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 6:43 PM, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
Considering it's on a used-car lot rather than private party, there's
haggling room. If you could get it for $2500,
Why is the antenna in the up position in all pictures?
Mike
On Nov 18, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
Bob R
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Why is the antenna in the up position in all pictures?
Mike
On Nov 18, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper
What I find to be a very good point of reference, was advise what was once
given to me by the mechanic who used to service my Porsche. I think it
equally applies to any higher end car. He said, once a car is 10 years or
so old, even if in good overall condition, allot 10-15% of the cars
original
It's often said, that 250,000 miles is nothing for these cars. But
remember, EVERY component on the car has 250,000 miles. Every movies piece,
every bit of rubber, every electrical connection, everything.
It's like people saying, a diesel will go a millions miles. Show me one
that has, that
The antenna is probably the cheapest thing you'll ever have to worry about
with a SEC. hee hee
Ed
300E
On 19 November 2010 16:42, Michael Esh michael...@me.com wrote:
Why is the antenna in the up position in all pictures?
Mike
On Nov 18, 2010, at 9:43 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote:
I prefer the maxim budget 25 percent of the *used Mercedes's purchase price
* during the first year of ownership to cover unanticipated and existing
problems.
Andrew, speaking from experience...
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:05 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
What I find to be a very good point
It all depends on who does the work, too. If a shop is involved, then
parts are 2x what you can get them for from Rusty, plus labor.
Allan
On Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:13 -0500, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com
wrote:
I prefer the maxim budget 25 percent of the *used Mercedes's
purchase
I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner. Car had all
records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock. Now had 181000.
HUGE knock from deep middle of engine. It is a bearing for sure. Already looked
at upper and lower rails. These bottom ends are bullet
How would you diagnose something like that?
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 5:21 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner. Car had
all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock. Now had
181000. HUGE knock from deep middle of
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:21 PM, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner.
Car had all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock.
Now had 181000. HUGE knock from deep middle of engine. It is a bearing
for sure. Already
Methinks the sound would be the giveaway.
If you have a bottom end knock, trust me, you'll know it.
Dan
--- On Fri, 11/19/10, andrew strasfogel astrasfo...@gmail.com wrote:
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] PHX CL...Would this be a money pit?
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Sounds like nothing that $10,000 wouldn't put right. ;-)
Ed
300E
On 19 November 2010 17:21, buymbpa...@gmail.com wrote:
I have a beautiful 1991 560SEC, black/bamboo. I am second owner. Car had
all records, Mobil 1 since new. Bought it with 167000 on the clock. Now had
181000. HUGE knock from
I think you have to use a sliding scale, with mileage and age. Also, if
you're talking about a SEC, 25% would put that on average around $1000 bucks
alloted for repairs. No way you're going to address all the things that
most likely need attention on a SEC of that age and mileage, with that kind
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:59 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
anymore than than $1000 will sort out an old Rolls.
At least with a Benz you have a fighting chance of doing some of the
work yourself and saving a few bucks. Can an amateur even buy a shop
manual for a Rolls? Are there discount
Even after the allotment for parts and repairs, that's still cheaper than
$18,000 for a base version 2K10 Subaru...
Walt
On Nov 19, 2010 6:05 PM, Alex Chamberlain apchamberl...@gmail.com wrote:
On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 2:59 PM, E M pokieba...@gmail.com wrote:
anymore than than $1000 will sort
Bottom line, there really is no way to run either of these cars on the
cheap. I think the best way to have a fighting chance, is to stay away from
these cars that look like deals, and buy the very best one you can find, and
pay for it. It will still cost you money to run, but nothing like trying
Or it may need a new actuator/retractor; 'could put it up and disconnected
it.
Wilton
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probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper, right?
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For that many miles, yeah I'd think so. Unless it's been kept up, it likely
will need a lot of rejuvenating.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:43 -0700, Bob Rentfro azbob...@gmail.com wrote:
http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/ctd/2068045165.html
probably needs to be at least $1500 cheaper,
Pretty color
--R
On 11/18/2010 10:14 PM, Allan Streib wrote:
For that many miles, yeah I'd think so. Unless it's been kept up, it likely
will need a lot of rejuvenating.
Allan
On Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:43 -0700, Bob Rentfroazbob...@gmail.com wrote:
Kelly Blue Book lists it at $3300 for EX from private person -- so they're
asking list, as usual for a dealer. Retail value in EX is $4600.
On Thu, Nov 18, 2010 at 9:46 PM, Rich Thomas
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote:
Pretty color
--R
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