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Should I buy a ''72 Mercedes 220... don''t know a lot a... - 10/4/2008 7:48:33 PM

JessicaArana

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Hello, I''m considering buying a 1972 Mercedes 220. Although it''s not practicle I''d love to purchase this car! Don''t commute to work and work at home but will be using it as a primary mode of transportation as I live in CA.
The seller told me the foreseeable problems in the future for this car are: fuel pump has a small leak; sometimes the starter grinds, which indicates that this may go out at some point as well (tumbler replaced 6 months ago); and there is no climate control.
I''m wondering how much that will run me if I need to take care of those problems and if it''s worth the $7,000 asking price.

Thanks!

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RE: Should I buy a ''''72 Mercedes 220... don''''t know... - 10/5/2008 6:36:30 PM

BlueSilver

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The pictures look great. Since you don''t fight traffic every day, why not?

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RE: Should I buy a ''''72 Mercedes 220... don''''t know... - 10/6/2008 4:31:21 PM

jimishadow

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if you are not a mechanic it can get costly.7000 is alot .it mite need a fly wheel and/or starter.fuel pump can be costly also. is the car rusty on the frame, pull off all wheels and inspect for rot where frame and rear mount .get a pro to look over the car for you then decide ,look for a used car evaluator in phone book.good luck

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