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500SEC-should I buy it or not?

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#1 ·
Hey all! Got a big question to ask! A neighbor of mine is selling a Euro 500 SEC. It has 237000 miles on it and most of the knobs are labelled in German and I'm really torn on buying it. It runs well and he's taken care of it, could use a good cleaning, and has a few rust blemishes starting but not noticeable. He's asking $2500.00. I'm really torn here and need some help!
 
#3 ·
a series of pics is always helpful, especially of the engine bay....
 
#4 ·
Hard to say; 237k miles, some rust, and needs a cleaning all for $2500. I'd bet he can't get that price; I'd go over the car, tell him what you think is wrong with it, then offer him $1500 and wait. If he sells it, you just saved yourself $1500 and another $2000 in maintenance repairs, if he can't sell it, then you got a good deal.