I sold my old Audi when we moved from Raleigh to New Orleans. I haven’t
had a car for months now. I joined a health club that’s easier to get to
on my bicycle, than by car. It’s just my spousal unit and me, and we both work remotely, so the one-vehicle thing isn’t a problem. I do not need a car.
However, I want a car. I get the BAT email every day. I search on their
site for auctions and see some older vehicles that seem to be
mechanically sound, that have no reserve, and that are possibly being
sold at below-market prices.
I’m looking for a low mileage, older BMW or Mercedes. Does anyone have
any BAT horror stories or other constructive advice to share?
For example: https://bringatrailer.com/mercedes-benz/
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:I also like that era for Mercedes.
I sold my old Audi when we moved from Raleigh to New Orleans. I haven’t had a car for months now. I joined a health club that’s easier to get to on my bicycle, than by car. It’s just my spousal unit and me, and we both
work remotely, so the one-vehicle thing isn’t a problem. I do not need a car.
However, I want a car. I get the BAT email every day. I search on their site for auctions and see some older vehicles that seem to be
mechanically sound, that have no reserve, and that are possibly being
sold at below-market prices.
I’m looking for a low mileage, older BMW or Mercedes. Does anyone have any BAT horror stories or other constructive advice to share?
For example: https://bringatrailer.com/mercedes-benz/I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
In 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger on a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won out. Probably for the best.
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On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
In 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger on a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won out. Probably for the best.
I also like that era for Mercedes.
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:I also like that era for Mercedes.
I sold my old Audi when we moved from Raleigh to New Orleans. I haven’t >>> had a car for months now. I joined a health club that’s easier to get to >>> on my bicycle, than by car. It’s just my spousal unit and me, and we both >>> work remotely, so the one-vehicle thing isn’t a problem. I do not need a car.I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid
However, I want a car. I get the BAT email every day. I search on their
site for auctions and see some older vehicles that seem to be
mechanically sound, that have no reserve, and that are possibly being
sold at below-market prices.
I’m looking for a low mileage, older BMW or Mercedes. Does anyone have >>> any BAT horror stories or other constructive advice to share?
For example: https://bringatrailer.com/mercedes-benz/
1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over
this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
In 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger on >> a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won
out. Probably for the best.
--
“I usually skip over your posts because of your disguistng, contrarian,
liberal personality.” — Altie
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:I think is a beautiful car. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-333/
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
Never cared for that era Mercedes. When I see a late 70s mid 80s 300 series itIn 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger onI also like that era for Mercedes.
a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won out. Probably for the best.
makes me think of some Beirut cab packed with explosives speeding towards
a busy market. The front grill looks like it came from a mid 70s Chrysler boat.
Kind of like the negative vibe you get when you see a late 30s black Mercedes convertible.
-TE
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 9:02:01 PM UTC-6, TE wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over
this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
Never cared for that era Mercedes. When I see a late 70s mid 80s 300 series itIn 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger onI also like that era for Mercedes.
a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won
out. Probably for the best.
makes me think of some Beirut cab packed with explosives speeding towards
a busy market. The front grill looks like it came from a mid 70s Chrysler boat.
Kind of like the negative vibe you get when you see a late 30s black Mercedes
convertible.
-TE
I think is a beautiful car. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-333/
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 10:37:18 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:I heart the Alpha Romeo and for 6.5K? What a buy!
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 9:02:01 PM UTC-6, TE wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid
1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over
this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
Never cared for that era Mercedes. When I see a late 70s mid 80s 300 series itIn 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger onI also like that era for Mercedes.
a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won
out. Probably for the best.
makes me think of some Beirut cab packed with explosives speeding towards a busy market. The front grill looks like it came from a mid 70s Chrysler boat.
Kind of like the negative vibe you get when you see a late 30s black Mercedes
convertible.
-TE
I think is a beautiful car. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-333/I know I'm in the minority, but I don't. I don't know what this car
is supposed to be. If you watched Top Gear they [somewhat tongue
in check] named the Lexus SC430 "The Worst Car Ever Made." I kind
of feel that this model of Mercedes has some of the same faults.
I know it's a different line, but from 1988 I think these make the 560
look ten years older.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-alfa-romeo-quadrifoglio/ https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3Rb0dXoD/1988-porsche-944-turbo-s https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1987-maserati-biturbo-spyder-5/
IMO, of course.
-TE
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 9:02:01 PM UTC-6, TE wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:I think is a beautiful car. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-333/
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:Never cared for that era Mercedes. When I see a late 70s mid 80s 300
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I thinkI also like that era for Mercedes.
the mid 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I
often drool over this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
In 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the
trigger on a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had.
Alas practicality won out. Probably for the best.
series it makes me think of some Beirut cab packed with explosives
speeding towards a busy market. The front grill looks like it came
from a mid 70s Chrysler boat.
Kind of like the negative vibe you get when you see a late 30s black
Mercedes convertible.
-TE
On 08 Jan 2023, mercellusb <tdrake7@gmail.com> posted some news:10b518ae-5fdb-47a6-b695-6a3964622447n@googlegroups.com:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 9:02:01 PM UTC-6, TE wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:I think is a beautiful car.
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:Never cared for that era Mercedes. When I see a late 70s mid 80s 300
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I thinkI also like that era for Mercedes.
the mid 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I
often drool over this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
In 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the
trigger on a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had.
Alas practicality won out. Probably for the best.
series it makes me think of some Beirut cab packed with explosives
speeding towards a busy market. The front grill looks like it came
from a mid 70s Chrysler boat.
Kind of like the negative vibe you get when you see a late 30s black
Mercedes convertible.
-TE
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1988-mercedes-benz-560sl-333/
Maintenance headache and money pit. Might as well make a stack of money, pour some wax on it and burn it. I know where a convertible is that has
been driven maybe 1000 miles in the past 5 years. It's had $9K worth of repairs done to it in that time ranging from ignition, fuel system, electrical, steering, transmission and brakes.
Beautiful car, stuff breaks backing it out of the driveway. I have fully expected to see a wheel fall off and roll down the street. The most
recent event involved the owner setting the aircleaner on fire
after spraying ether trying to start it.
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid
1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over >>> this website: https://www.mercedesmotoring.com/
In 2001 when I bought my LS400 I was *this* close to pulling the trigger on >>> a 1983 300D instead. Sometimes I still wish I had. Alas practicality won >>> out. Probably for the best.
I also like that era for Mercedes.
Never cared for that era Mercedes. When I see a late 70s mid 80s 300 series it
makes me think of some Beirut cab packed with explosives speeding towards
a busy market.
TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid >>> 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over
On Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:45:30 AM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
TE <rando...@gmail.com> wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 2:56:51 PM UTC-5, mercellusb wrote:
On Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 12:58:40 PM UTC-6, xyzzy wrote:
mercellusb <tdr...@gmail.com> wrote:
I have no useful advice for you I just want to say that I think the mid >>>>> 1980s Mercedes 300s were the peak of automotive style. I often drool over
The diesel Mercedes of the era run like a Vega 4 cylinder.
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