Stupid idea - help inspire me

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07/23/2017 at 15:35 • Filed to: None

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We’re going to do a Europe trip later this year, and will be staying with some good friends in Munich for part of the time. I’m about to have some new (to me) car money and have been casually browsing Craigslist. I had a drunken idea - what if I bought something old in Germany and imported it? I currently have a w123 and E30, so that is right up my alley. Haven’t figured out the details but now I’m trying to figure out what I would want. Old diesel 5 series wagon with cloth seats? THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.

Also does anyone know how you spell craigslist in German?

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Kinja'd!!! pjhusa > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 15:43

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Mobile.de seems like a good place to start.


Kinja'd!!! duurtlang > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 15:46

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eBay Kleinanzeigen, AutoScout24 and mobile.de. The latter two have English options.

Do you need help with checking out cars? I’m in Munich too.


Kinja'd!!! FSI - alcohol enthusiast with a car problem > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 15:47

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Craigslist isn’t really a thing here. Try mobile.de, autoscout24 or Ebay Kleinanzeigen. Maybe even classifieds in local papers.


Kinja'd!!! My X-type is too a real Jaguar > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 15:53

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I like Stupid Ideas, I found this

https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=244861297&ambitCountry=DE&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&maxFirstRegistrationDate=1992-12-31&maxMileage=100000&maxPrice=10000&minFirstRegistrationDate=1985-01-01&pageNumber=2&scopeId=C&fnai=next


Kinja'd!!! My X-type is too a real Jaguar > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 15:58

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Hmmm This has a nice to it

https://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=245227700&ambitCountry=DE&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&isSearchRequest=true&makeModelVariant1.makeId=3500&maxFirstRegistrationDate=1985-12-31&maxMileage=100000&maxPrice=10000&minFirstRegistrationDate=1970-01-01&pageNumber=2&scopeId=C&fnai=prev


Kinja'd!!! gmctavish needs more space > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 16:03

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This is also something I want to do


Kinja'd!!! Steve in Manhattan > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 16:05

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KRAIGSLISCHST!

You’re velcome.

And bad idea? If it’s a brand that’s sold here, they usually keep parts for them for a long time, especially a brand like Mercedes.


Kinja'd!!! Chinny Raccoon > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 16:07

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How about a slightly broken Opel Senator?


Kinja'd!!! itranthelasttimeiparkedit > duurtlang
07/23/2017 at 16:08

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Ha maybe. I told my wife I was going to do this and she rolled her eyes. Not sure how much time I can take out of the vacation to go look


Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 16:12

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Oh man, I’ve got your answer friend! What YOU need, is a Trabant or Wartburg :P


Kinja'd!!! duurtlang > Steve in Manhattan
07/23/2017 at 16:56

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Kriegsliste would be more inappropriately appropriate.


Kinja'd!!! RacinBob > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 16:59

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Contact the seller with “I am an American visiting Germany and if you could deposit my check.....”


Kinja'd!!! diplodicus forgot his password > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 18:27

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Mobile.de


Kinja'd!!! Steve in Manhattan > duurtlang
07/23/2017 at 18:49

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My German is limited to bad Hogan’s Heroes impressions and ordering good beer.


Kinja'd!!! Steve in Manhattan > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 18:53

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So wait ... W123 you have is sedan? A wagon? I’d go W123 wagon and turn 2 cars into one.


Kinja'd!!! G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
07/23/2017 at 19:28

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How much does an old Unimog run?


Kinja'd!!! itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Steve in Manhattan
07/23/2017 at 23:03

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Oh yeah, not worried about parts/repairs. I am handy enough and am OK putting some money into. Nothing too stupid like a bmw v12, but if I have to ship parts from germany, thats fine


Kinja'd!!! itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Steve in Manhattan
07/23/2017 at 23:04

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w123 is a sedan. 240d. auto. I only paid $500 so I’m ok with it, but definitely least desirable option...