[lsfeagle]

So the price is less than 5k, and apparently it runs. Miles under 100k. Any reason why I wouldn't buy this off a friend of mine?

 

[abiby]

Needs Rust repaired...
Needs timing chain & guides...
Needs new soft top...
Needs new tires...
Needs every imaginable piece of rubber...
Needs correct coolant and don't know how long incorrect has been in there...
Needs new interior...
Needs Climate Control repairs...
Needs Cracked subframe replaced...
Needs new paint...
Need to keep him/her for a friend...
More Rust...

All I can say is use your best judgement after spending lots of hours reading the forum posts here. Also keep in mind MB parts and labor are expensive.

Good Luck! :thumbsup:

 

[rowdie]

500SLs are all "Euro spec" as they were never sold by MB in the U.S. A true 1986 model will have the updated sub-frame. Other than that refer to Abiby's response.

Pictures and more info. needed to say if it is worth $5K.

 

[abiby]

Good point Rowdie, but considering the oddities in titles for Euro models, unless you know the date of manufacture, it still might be a good idea to check.

 

[rowdie]

I totally agree. A true '86 MY would be kind of rare here in the U.S. It was at the very end of the grey market years. A 1 time exemption for a service member?

Hopefully more info. will be coming.

 

[nobby]

So the price is less than 5k, and apparently it runs. Miles under 100k. Any reason why I wouldn't buy this off a friend of mine?

Please fill out your profile.

My friend has a 3 bedroom house is for sale.

He wants $400K........what do you think?




We need more info than you have provided. Pics help too.