Buying a 10+ year old car what could go wrong?

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03-15-2016, 01:37 PM
4matic

No 550 in refresh W211 wagon unfortunately.
03-15-2016, 01:44 PM
digitaldeath

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Originally Posted by 4matic

No 550 in refresh W211 wagon unfortunately.

these are chryslers

you dont want

2001 is the last year that is acceptable, unless you got that dough for the 2017
03-15-2016, 01:45 PM
GrantN

you could buy a clean e30 for less money and still have money to do an engine swap. Or buy one already swapped, for way less.
03-15-2016, 01:50 PM
Kenny Satch

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Originally Posted by digitaldeath

hahahah v8 conversions

good luck
nobody popping v8s into mercedes moron, real mercedes come with v8s so no need to swap
you can get a 5 liter v8 in an s500 for under 5 grand

you miss the point Sonata brain

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Originally Posted by 4matic

Just get a CL550 for $20k. Much better car.

true but for nostalgic reasons I would prefer the CE

the 1st one I had was under powered and with that additional 500lb convertible frame reinforcement didn't help.
when I got a 320 24 valve it was a huge improvement but I did pass on 500 version someone ordered from Germany....wish I had purchased that

the one in the picture is V-8 conversion
03-15-2016, 02:14 PM
digitaldeath

LOL

still talking about your C class benz

LOL
03-15-2016, 02:24 PM
TAFKALVS

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Originally Posted by stfu&gbtw

^ any old performance car is going to be a nightmare... Who buys an M5 and doesn't wring the shit out of it?

He was expecting it and knew the clutch was going when he bought it. It's part of the game. Single owner car though, really really good condition otherwise.
03-15-2016, 02:33 PM
Cross

I bought a 2003 M3 a year ago and am very happy with my purchase. Doing work to it right now and it will be ready to drive hard on the track this summer.

https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...72168871_o.jpg

How it sits right now. replacing almost every rubber bushing and mount for something stiffer for the track.
https://scontent-ord1-1.xx.fbcdn.net...58&oe=5784DB16
03-15-2016, 02:34 PM
AK47bp

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Originally Posted by Leavenworth Skier

He was expecting it and knew the clutch was going when he bought it. It's part of the game. Single owner car though, really really good condition otherwise.

The single owner is huge. Much less wear and tear on the passenger seat.
03-15-2016, 03:59 PM
nickwm21

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2007 S8 w 100k for $22k.

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https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...4948/overview/
03-15-2016, 04:02 PM
digitaldeath

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Buying a 10+ year old car what could go wrong?

i drove a w12 a8 2 weeks ago

engine was bomb but the car was meh

prob only a select few maggots ever even driven a 12 cylinder

i have

you jelly?

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03-15-2016, 04:06 PM
1080Rider

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Originally Posted by digitaldeath

prob only a select few maggots ever even driven a 12 cylinder

i have

you jelly?

No, I drove an 850i in HS (not that I had one to drive, I drove one, one time). That was prolly 25 years before you drove yours.
03-15-2016, 04:09 PM
digitaldeath

so its me, you and beerdrinker

exclusive group
03-15-2016, 04:12 PM
stfu&gbtw

Had a v12 jag xjs when I was 18. It was almost impossible to drive that car fast.
03-15-2016, 04:14 PM
4matic

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Originally Posted by digitaldeath

i drove a w12 a8 2 weeks ago

engine was bomb but the car was meh

prob only a select few maggots ever even driven a 12 cylinder

i have

you jelly?

V12 twin turbo with my cat. Car is not meh. Neither is the cat.

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03-15-2016, 04:25 PM
digitaldeath

Cl600. Very nice.
03-15-2016, 04:42 PM
Kenny Satch

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/a...3&d=1458080041sweet ride
03-15-2016, 05:03 PM
1080Rider

Christ! With that haircut, you destroyed all dignity your cat may have had :eek:
03-15-2016, 05:10 PM
4matic

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Originally Posted by 1080Rider

Christ! With that haircut, you destroyed all dignity your cat may have had :eek:

The Lion King! He had matted fur badly so we had to shave him. He is happy and healthier now.
03-15-2016, 05:17 PM
babybear

I laugh because my 'newer' car is almost 10 yrs old ha

I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this here before either but my car was owned previously by Tommy Moe the Olympic Gold medalist.
10/10
03-15-2016, 07:45 PM
TeleTahoe

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Originally Posted by GrantN

you could buy a clean e30 for less money and still have money to do an engine swap. Or buy one already swapped, for way less.

^^^^^This. I bought mine a while ago, planning on doing the swap this summer.

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03-15-2016, 08:40 PM
Bobby Stainless

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

One of my favorite time-killers is checking out what older cars are on sale on places like ebay and every now and then I get really tempted to make a bad decision.

Like this one for example, http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...m=191826148673

A 13 year old BMW V8 with 75k miles on the clock. I mean it's a smart buy right? I think the price is nuts, but I guess I'll let someone like Beer Drinker weigh in on that. What could possibly go wrong?

https://greatcarpics.smugmug.com/Bmw...O/IMG_3871.jpg

What's caught your eye lately that's got you thinking about throwing money down the drain?

Engine probably needs to be resealed.

I don't fuck with BMWs, they are money pits 9/10 times.

I personally started looking at F355s lately. Talk about paying to get kicked in the balls. I think they will appreciate quickly though.
03-15-2016, 08:45 PM
Tippster

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Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

Almost bought a wagon of that generation a few years back. IIRC the cooling system is a weak spot.

Maybe that's a problem with the 500s? My 2006 E350 4Matic Wagon has absolutely no cooling issues whatsoever.

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Originally Posted by baby bear

I laugh because my 'newer' car is almost 10 yrs old ha

I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this here before either but my car was owned previously by Tommy Moe the Olympic Gold medalist.
10/10

Name dropper. We get it - you're in the pro skier circles. ;)
03-15-2016, 08:49 PM
The Reverend Floater

I have owned more cars over 10 years old than I can count. Buy the right rig and you're laughing. Buy the wrong one and you're bleeding. Only rule of thumb is that if you can't fix at least basic things yourself like radiators, water pumps, suspension, brakes, etc., don't do it.

Just picked up my new project, a 1976 CJ5 with 19K on it. So far it's been the tits.
03-15-2016, 08:57 PM
east or bust

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Originally Posted by baby bear

I laugh because my 'newer' car is almost 10 yrs old ha

I'm not sure if I've ever mentioned this here before either but my car was owned previously by Tommy Moe the Olympic Gold medalist.
10/10

Meh, not to much point to buying new IMO, my current vehicular is 12y/o and is mechanically sound… now that's said it will probably explode in the driveway.

I'm kind of curious as to what Tommy Moe used to drive. :fm:

^CJ5 FTFW
03-15-2016, 09:01 PM
Kenny Satch

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Originally Posted by The Reverend Floater

Just picked up my new project, a 1976 CJ5 with 19K on it. So far it's been the tits.

http://www.ewillys.com/wp-content/up...kville-ks2.jpg

always liked this look

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