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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: Starion1974 on May 09, 2009, 00:51:09

Title: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Starion1974 on May 09, 2009, 00:51:09

http://www.photoworks.com/members/slideShow.jsp;jsessionid=4761BB235035CFB45557BE9A9FEC6A53?id=56060893&key=Boyancina&toh=m&cb=PW&guest=true&svr=web36#

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Starion1974 on May 09, 2009, 00:52:16

1969 280 SL - 4 Speed

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: waqas on May 09, 2009, 01:20:46

Are you interested in buying the car or selling it?

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Starion1974 on May 09, 2009, 01:33:46

I am interested in buying it

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: scoot on May 09, 2009, 02:56:34

From the pictures, it is possible to tell that the car photographs well.   That doesn't speak to the potential rust or mechanical issues, which are a bit more important.  You need to have it inspected.    How much $$$  is the car?

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Bullethead on May 09, 2009, 10:24:02

Looks pretty nice, but have it inspected before making an offer. Florida tags... where's it located? If you need someone to look at it for you I'm game...  ;D

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Starion1974 on May 09, 2009, 12:16:32

The car is in Atlanta and the guy is asking $22,000.

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Allenh on May 09, 2009, 15:05:36

Overall the car looks nice,  I have a few observations that may or may not be important to you but suggest the level of attention the car may have received....

The speedometer is KM, it appears to be an american version, though.  easy to replace rupper parts are neglected, brake pedal, shift boot etc.  obvious it needs a top, a little gapping on the hood, front right, the speaker wood is loose, the wood is warped around the windscreen.

The interior in is way nicer condition than mine, the finish is nice, the chome looks very good.  I'm from the NE and definitely rust is a major concern, but looking at the dash & seats- I would venture that this car has been always in a garage and out the the rain (and sun) for the most part. 

Just be prepared to invest some time and money in details. 

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: hkollan on May 09, 2009, 17:17:38

American version? Looks pretty much like a Euro version to me.  Here are some indicators for that, sidemarkers appear to be  out of positioned, speedometer in KM, heater escutcheon is missing the defrost sign(if it fell off it would leave a hole), no emission control relays in engine bay.

Title: Re: Would You Buy This Car
Post by: Andres G on May 11, 2009, 16:20:47

This seller is an ebay regular. He regularly offers average condition cars. I'd suggest having the car inspected by a reputable mechanic. You can try Aslan Aslani, who was recommended to me by Douglas here in the forum. He charges a marginal fee for the service.

Aslans Auto Clinic
350 2nd Ave S
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
904-241-8555

Regards,
Andres G