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If the goons can't do it, no one can! Its a 1985 Mercedes Benz SEL 500. Here is a picture:  After I got off the phone, he said it was his dads old car who died  and they parked it because it needed brake work 3 years ago. I offered $500 at the start of the e-mails, and were at $650 The Original CL add- For sale is a European specification 1985 Mercedes Benz 500SEL. This car was imported from Germany and brought to the United States. European market cars differed in quite a few American market cars such as transmission and rear end gearing as well as suspension making them in general a more sprightly and entertaining drive. This car is in decent condition though it is in need of cosmetic attention as there is rust breaking out along the doors, wings and rear quarter panels. The underside, however, is in very solid shape and seems to be structurally sound. The car is in good general mechanical order. The oil has always been changed once a year even if the mileage covered was under 3,000 for that year. It fires readily and idles and revs smoothly. The car is not drivable at the moment as the brake lines will need attention. Other following items of note: Display on the stereo does not work however stereo does function/Switches for the reclining rear seat function only in one direction/Springs in driver and passenger seat need to be refreshed/Wood paneling in interior will need to be replaced Over the years this car has received regular maintenance such as: Rebuilt engine and transmission/Rebuilt rear suspension/New front springs/New headlights/Stainless steel exhaust system/New speakers I am selling this car as I would like the space in my driveway and would prefer to see the car be used. This car is currently on a clean NYS title. If you have any additional questions feel free to contact me. Here are the e-mails: Me: Hi I just had a few questions about the car, I am interested in driving it and taking care of her but it is semi drivable from (XXXX did you say your located?) to XXXX, or should a tow truck be the best way? I am a student and I can't afford to spend more then $500 but if you saw craigslist recently I'm selling a car too maybe a possible trade? Him: Hello,I was told by my mechanic that the brake lines need to be replaced. To be safe a trailer or tow truck would be the best option. I am looking to make some space and so I am looking for a cash sale. If you're interested I'd be willing to accept $1100 cash for it. Me: Ok in the current shape I can't pay $1100, due to the brake line system being 100-300 to replace, and im sure that it can not be done at home due to the sitting of the vehicle in the weather. I still would like to buy the vehicle so could I have a day to think about it and maybe we could meet in the middle. I have a small garage at home and I am mechanically inclined to I would be right person if you would like to see this car stay alive. The current scrap value is around $400 so its not worth the metal to me I do really like and would be willing to care for the vehicle. Plus a tow would be $120 from XXXX tohere Him: Hello, Is there a number I can contact you at to perhaps arrange a day and a time to view the car? Thank you. Me Today: Hey Mike, I just wanted to e-mail you a make sure you didn't get cold feet. I have some early morning time open Sat/Sun until 10am, i'm only really available Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. I would like to come sooner then later because I need a vehicle Him: Hello Bikes, No worries, I was planning on calling either today or tomorrow and then I saw this e-mail. Wednesday next week would work as I have friends in town this weekend and so finding time between that would be a bit difficult. With regard to next week any time during the day would work well. Sorry the post is so long, I just want all the info that I have out there. What should I know, what should I look for? What I'm the most worried about is having to replace all the rubber gaskets because its old. Are there any SEL 500 owners out there or any Mercedes Benz geeks 
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Zundfolge and Gunbus thank you for the advice. I get what you're stepping in about the rust. If I do go see it, ill make sure he has documentation. Also not paying $650
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Feb 19, 2015 23:42
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zundfolge posted:I get the feeling that the OP read Tavarish's Jalopnik posts about owning a cheap S-class and then transposed that horrid logic onto a car 20 years older because it fit within his budget. Who is Tavarish Jalopnik? Guess you're going to have to make friends another way. Did you just call me poor? cursedshitbox posted:euro 500 motors will out run NA 560s. (in the 108 chassis) That's great advice. Ive always wanted a Grey market car. Maybe next time.
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Feb 21, 2015 14:35
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http://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/cto/4884817001.html What about this guys? its at a dealer in Brooklyn 
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Mar 2, 2015 22:33
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zundfolge posted:Given its location and the suspiciously low price, check for flood damage. Mr. Wiggles posted:You have to see it in person. If it in fact runs and drives well, and you get under it and find no rust, and the suspension isn't collapsed and they just have it on jacks for their photo shoot, then you may have found a good car. Actually the biggest warning sign to me is that for its condition, it should cost more. BrokenKnucklez posted:Actually that looks decent. As long as its fairly leak free (expect some) but its not actively pissing fluids while it runs, it meets what Mr wiggles says, its a decent deal. Thanks for the advice BK and MrW, Yo Zundfolge I didn't even think about that!
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Mar 3, 2015 20:48
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Ok the original white one is down to $850 on craigslist whats the lowest you'd pay for this AI?
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Mar 16, 2015 22:26
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charliemonster42 posted:God, you're the rear end in a top hat on craigslist that everybody hates - opening up with a ridiculous lowball offer sight unseen. Ya'll just jelly I'm seriously joking, can't we all just have a laugh? I thought it was going to be funny. I guess I was wrong
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InitialDave posted:Request mod challenge that he has to actually buy the thing and drive it cross-country. Challenge accepted!
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Mar 17, 2015 20:58
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