Dare I buy an aging luxury car...?

[starayamoskva]

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/car/110758732.html

Guy said he'll take 5 grand cash. Of course I don't have 5 grand cash but I'll get it together somehow. Car has a lot of miles and as we all know maitenence will be a bitch. I however am mechanically savy and can do basic maitenence (changing oil/light bulbs/fuses/belts/etc). Also 1980's-90's S-class were absolute tanks so I don't know if the engine crapping out on me is too much of a concern. Anyway, would you recommened this car for a man who doesn't have too much cash but loves himself some bullet proof windows?

[flyboyike]

starayamoskva - 11/13/2005 1:42 PM

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/car/110758732.html

Я бы на Вашем месте 12-ти цилиндровое чудовище обошел стороной. Двигатель слишком сложен и дорог в эксплуатации. Лучше 500-ый или даже 420-ый вариант. Они, правда, тоже не Запорожец, но все же попроще.

[starayamoskva]

I couldn't find any 420/320/500's around here for less tahn 5 grand. There are older 420SEL's but those are getting ancient.

[flyboyike]

How's this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/89-Mercedes-Benz-300SEL-LOW-MILES-LOADED-RUNS-GREAT-NJ_W0QQitemZ4588474499QQcategoryZ6330QQrdZ1QQcmdZV iewItem#mainImage

Granted, it's a W126, but it will be far easier and cheaper to maintain than an early 600.

[starayamoskva]

That's not in my area. I live in the DC Metro area (springfield virginia to be specific).

[flyboyike]

starayamoskva - 11/13/2005 4:36 PM

That's not in my area. I live in the DC Metro area (springfield virginia to be specific).

Вот вроде неплохой вариант в Ваших краях:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=188467544&dealer_id=39517547&car_ye ar=1988&search_type=both&make=MB&distance=100&mode l=300SEL&address=20002&certified=&advanced=&max_pr ice=&bkms=1131922496344&min_price=&end_year=1993&s tart_year=1981&isp=y&lang=en&cardist=35