Would you pay $1,700 for this Mercedes?
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Would you pay $1,700 for this Mercedes?
I was at the car wash today and saw a Mercedes with a for sale sign in the window. The guy let me drive it and it seemed really comfy inside. It's a 420 sel. They guy has kept it in good shape and it runs good aside of the tranny being slushy. I was hoping to get some opinions on whether or not the car seems like it's worth $1,700.
I really like the car, but since it is an '89 i wasn't sure of it's value. I usually don't go for the older designs, but the car is super comfy and actually very nice inside. full woodgrain, all leather, and in excellent shape too. i have included a few pics to help your judgement.
I just don't know anything about Mercedes and need some guidance on pricing it.
I really like the car, but since it is an '89 i wasn't sure of it's value. I usually don't go for the older designs, but the car is super comfy and actually very nice inside. full woodgrain, all leather, and in excellent shape too. i have included a few pics to help your judgement.
I just don't know anything about Mercedes and need some guidance on pricing it.
Last edited by O. L. T.; Mar 12, 2004 at 10:58 AM.
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I can't help it man i like cars. This will be parked beside 3 bmw's and my Lexus 
I have always been a car freak. i figure it can't hurt to have a driveway full of import sports and luxury. I am not one of those people that can do just one style of car. I need comfort some days and sport the next.
I am just not sure about what an older Mercedes can command in asking price. That's $2k of my money, i wanna make sure it is worth it. Pretty car though, the gold/champagne doesn't show well in the pics.
I have always been a car freak. i figure it can't hurt to have a driveway full of import sports and luxury. I am not one of those people that can do just one style of car. I need comfort some days and sport the next. I am just not sure about what an older Mercedes can command in asking price. That's $2k of my money, i wanna make sure it is worth it. Pretty car though, the gold/champagne doesn't show well in the pics.
Last edited by O. L. T.; Mar 12, 2004 at 12:20 PM.
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Man. Stop buying cars already. 
$1.7k is a good deal if the car has been properly maintained.
Go on to www.ebay.com or www.autotrader.com and type in 420SEL, you should be able to find out how much these cars usually go for in the market.
Jon
$1.7k is a good deal if the car has been properly maintained.
Go on to www.ebay.com or www.autotrader.com and type in 420SEL, you should be able to find out how much these cars usually go for in the market.
Jon
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I say go for it, but I'm a little biased:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=110269
If you buy it you MUST get some AMG monoblocks - also a pic of those in the thread above
I love the bodystyle and may eventually buy one when I find the right one at the right price.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...hreadid=110269
If you buy it you MUST get some AMG monoblocks - also a pic of those in the thread above
I love the bodystyle and may eventually buy one when I find the right one at the right price.
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Wow, good link. i missed that thread entirely!
The only kicker to his car is it is high mileage..... like......yeah...high.
but it is clean and runs great. I like the way it rides. I could go to ATL and back without even knowing i went. super smooth car. plenty of comfort.
Still..... i ask myself is it worth it.
It's hard to decide because my other toy's are so much more fun to drive
The only kicker to his car is it is high mileage..... like......yeah...high.
but it is clean and runs great. I like the way it rides. I could go to ATL and back without even knowing i went. super smooth car. plenty of comfort.
Still..... i ask myself is it worth it.
It's hard to decide because my other toy's are so much more fun to drive
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Originally posted by O. L. T.
The only kicker to his car is it is high mileage..... like......yeah...high.
but it is clean and runs great. I like the way it rides. I could go to ATL and back without even knowing i went. super smooth car. plenty of comfort.
The only kicker to his car is it is high mileage..... like......yeah...high.
but it is clean and runs great. I like the way it rides. I could go to ATL and back without even knowing i went. super smooth car. plenty of comfort.
If I were in your shoes, I'd take it for $1,700 considering the car is in excellent condition with no major mechanical problems, etc. I view this as one of those "great deals" you simply can't pass up, but then again it all comes down to the question of whether you really need this car
Good luck with your decision
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Originally posted by lexusk8
You're right about that one. Most of those 10+ yr old Benz's have high mileages, but are usually kept in excellent condition (on the outside and inside), and they drive great on a daily basis.
If I were in your shoes, I'd take it for $1,700 considering the car is in excellent condition with no major mechanical problems, etc. I view this as one of those "great deals" you simply can't pass up, but then again it all comes down to the question of whether you really need this car
Good luck with your decision
You're right about that one. Most of those 10+ yr old Benz's have high mileages, but are usually kept in excellent condition (on the outside and inside), and they drive great on a daily basis.
If I were in your shoes, I'd take it for $1,700 considering the car is in excellent condition with no major mechanical problems, etc. I view this as one of those "great deals" you simply can't pass up, but then again it all comes down to the question of whether you really need this car
Good luck with your decision
Keep one thing in mind, though....parts and labor, especially at a Mercedes shop, for anything it does end up needing may be expensive....even more than most other European makes.
OLT I'd try to find a quality local non-dealer MB service shop and take the car there for inspection. Also, talk to them about they *expect* to go wrong with the car going forward and how expensive it is to fix. The $1700 may pale in comparison if they say you're likely to spend $5K in the next 2 years in service/parts.
Nice car though.
Nice car though.
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Don't do it. The excessive repairs will eat you alive with that car. Parts and Labor will add up to more than the value of the vehicle in a very short time. My bet is that it's a money pit and dude wants to get rid of his problem quick. Good luck either way.
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