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Originally Posted by sc_rufctr
What if you can fix them yourself?
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Originally Posted by javadog
SO, when I sold my last one, I swore I'd never buy another. Years later, I'm thinking about buying an older Benz to have something different to tinker with. I'm thinking of pre-'90's cars, mainly because of the styling and the built-like-a-bank-vault feel.
Which one would you get?
JR
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My only advice would be to buy a real cream puff, not a "project" of any kind. You will still get plenty of opportunities to work on it.
That's the only way it makes any sense. You're working on something that is in good shape and it would actually be worth something if you get tired of it and want to sell. As for which model to buy, I'd generally avoid V-8 cars because of the access issues under the hoods and other specific issues but there are some exceptions to this advice.
I have an old w116 300SD turbo diesel in nice shape, (but not concours by any means), that I am crazy about. I don't drive it as much these days but one day I will take a huge road trip in it, it's that great of a car. Just a tank. I actually highly recommend one of those if you can find a good one. Not easy these days.
I'm not crazy about the w126 cars or any of the '80s cars with plastic bumpers or cladding on the sides but they were still well-made cars. if you want my input on a specific car, either post it up here or send me a message.
