"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
01/28/2015 at 22:40 • Filed to: None
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"Jagvar" (Jagvar)
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...and it's getting harder and harder to talk myself out of pulling the trigger. Does anyone know anything about the maintenance on these? Any issues that make them particularly nightmarish?
sm70- why not Duesenberg?
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 22:41 |
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Dunno, but there are several near me, and they are very cool cars.
bob and john
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 22:42 |
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wow....you must really hate yourself. a pheaton and a old cl? dam
My citroen won't start
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 22:45 |
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Not much, but if I wasn't getting the S8, I'd probably be looking at one right now (only 24k miles too). I'm assuming you are keeping the Phaeton, so do it.
Brian Silvestro
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 22:49 |
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I myself am quite fond of the W140 LWB. Such a lovely looking machine.
Steve in Manhattan
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 22:50 |
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Thought of trading my '87 300D in for a 300SD of this vintage, and the salesman, a friend, told me to keep driving the E class. Apparently these were servicing nightmares, something about the electrics, if I recall correctly. Drove one, and it was ponderous - an S Class low in my mind.
505Turbeaux
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 22:51 |
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Not really, only a general cheapening of materials in and out. I would prefer a 124 or 6 coupe just for the build quality and serviceability of minor components but i have no doubt if you find a cared for one it will be at the bottom of its depreciation curve and it will be a future classic. Happy hunting!
Tipo Stradale Fever
> Brian Silvestro
01/28/2015 at 23:00 |
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Ah yes, Der Dicke. A beauty, but truly massive. Did you know that it had 2 antennas which would automatically pop up when you put it in reverse. Lovely cars.
AMGtech - now with more recalls!
> Jagvar
01/28/2015 at 23:06 |
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All I can really say is avoid hydraulic suspension, and don't get an older one than that. Should pretty much be fine otherwise, aside from normal wear and maintenance. Oh, and cars depreciate but their parts don't.
Hooker
> Jagvar
01/29/2015 at 09:53 |
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No trading/selling the Phaeton. Just putting that out there.