"area man" (hurrburgring)
12/19/2014 at 16:53 • Filed to: None
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"area man" (hurrburgring)
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One-owner 1985 Mercedes 190E 2.3 w/ cloth seats, a 5-speed manual, and only 70K miles for under $2000 with "no known defects" on a pretty detailed ad. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!!
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E. Julius
> area man
12/19/2014 at 17:02 |
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I've seen cars with 160k miles that look cleaner than this. The front end has some missing pieces, rust on the quarter panel, interior is dirty and some of the upholstery is torn/frayed. It looks like the one owner didn't care too much about this car, so who knows what sort of issues could be waiting to rear their head.
E92M3
> area man
12/19/2014 at 17:03 |
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No reserve? They probably gave nothing for it on trade and the starting bid was high enough to cover their costs in it.
I'm digging that color.
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area man
> E92M3
12/19/2014 at 17:05 |
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Yeah that's the buy it now price.
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E92M3
> area man
12/19/2014 at 17:11 |
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Oh wow, somehow I missed that. I need more garage space.
Chris Clarke
> area man
12/19/2014 at 17:25 |
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Its old and slow, stripped down base model that's not desirable as a collector and only halfway decent as a driver in maybe fair condition.
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area man
> Chris Clarke
12/19/2014 at 17:33 |
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It's still a classic Benz that will likely last another 20 years given the low mileage.
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Chris Clarke
> area man
12/19/2014 at 17:42 |
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"Classic" might be a stretch for an old w201 with a 130hp four banger. And just because it has low miles doesn't mean the seals, hoses, mounts, suspension, and wiring is rotted to hell.
I'd be happy to drive it but I'd thinking $1200 and no more than $1500.
VonBelmont
> Chris Clarke
12/19/2014 at 18:13 |
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Exactly. Engines are not like records or comics. Low use =/= better condition. A record will basically wear out to nothing after a few thousand or so plays, while an engine can be maintained/rebuilt and go on forever, provided there's fuel for it.
davedave1111
> area man
12/19/2014 at 19:04 |
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Only 70k miles on the clock. 270k on the car. Other than that, it's about what they're worth.