Price this out--- 1997 CL500 with 180k miles
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almost 300k
check for chain noises, and tranny faults
SLS suspension may be on it's way out.. see if the rear is tight
check all electricals.. rust under the car
I would say a 97 w/ 300km, should be in the $8-$12k cdn range wholesale.. maybe less.. max $12-$13k cdn retail
check for chain noises, and tranny faults
SLS suspension may be on it's way out.. see if the rear is tight
check all electricals.. rust under the car
I would say a 97 w/ 300km, should be in the $8-$12k cdn range wholesale.. maybe less.. max $12-$13k cdn retail
Thats not bad, the timing chain and suspension parts are the only things I'd be really worried about, it's normally every 100k miles that these types of things crap out so I guess there could be advantages as in those things may have been done already.mbnz230 said:
1999 S600 W140 and 2002 S55 AMG W220, (previous: 1989 560SEL and 1995 / 1996 S500)
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Looks to be a pretty nice C140. I see that it has the W220 S 600 Rims. They look pretty cool.mbnz230 said:
$5-$6K seems to be pretty good, and even though it almost has 200K miles. And since it is a 1997, it should have the upgraded Clear/Red C140 Taillights, which is a big plus (especially since they are VERY rare to find)
coupes are always more $ than sedans though. In the local auto trader, there are 25+ sedans and just 1 single coupe for sale. It's at a local dealer with the worst reputation, asking $16 and change
you cant find a coupe for $5-$6k in Toronto... maybe they are cheaper in the states, but that would be listed for 12-13k min here if it were to be for sale locally here
you cant find a coupe for $5-$6k in Toronto... maybe they are cheaper in the states, but that would be listed for 12-13k min here if it were to be for sale locally here
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Yea, I too am amazed to see a late-model C140 for only $5-6k. The cheapest I have seen a C140 for was for $9K, and it had 150k miles on it.snik said:
For a decent example with 80-100k miles you are looking at around $12-15k for a S500 Coupe/CL500 and around $25k for a late model, mint condition CL600 with less than 100k miles.
1996 S600 (Sebastian), 1999 SLK230 Kompressor (Tie Fighter)
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At 5k - 6k buy the dang thing. if things go wrong you'll have plenty extra $$$ to pay for them. and if they don't, you'll be way out ahead with a very sweet ride.
at those high miles that is obviously plenty of hiway miles which are so much better than in town miles so you're good to go. expect repairs every year, yep, all the time, just the way of these cars. either you can afford to keep it running or you'll need to budget for it. let us know how it goes!
at those high miles that is obviously plenty of hiway miles which are so much better than in town miles so you're good to go. expect repairs every year, yep, all the time, just the way of these cars. either you can afford to keep it running or you'll need to budget for it. let us know how it goes!
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has nothing to do with 5 or 600, has to do with the 140, just plan on lots and lots of little things going wrong all the time and you'll be good to go.
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