learn me on the r107 mercedes

[trackjunkie21]

Well I have a good opportunity to get a hold of a nice 82' 380sl. grey on beige interior. The good is that it's pretty solid and interior is mint. Car has only 140k miles on it and it comes with the factory hardtop. The bad is that their is a slight misfire on 1 cylinder and that it may need piston rings due to it burning oil. The guy wants 2,200 for it. Also if you guys can tell me about what to expect and what can go wrong and things of that nature. Thanks.

[Leaf]

sounds like an impulse buy to me. stay away from those i almost bought three different cars this summer and so glad i didnt. just work on ur e30, looks way better than that peice of shit u brought home n posted

[Danny]

That's 2200 you could spend on your e30.

[Ian Bowers]

Pass on it. I own an 85 380SL with 128k original miles on it. It's a big, slow cruiser. I've been trying to sell it for 3K and I've gotten no luck -- and the engine is REALLY strong. It just won't pass smog in Cali because of an exhaust leak that I'm too lazy to fix. Mine has the hardtop, and a new-ish vert top.

[trackjunkie21]

That's 2200 you could spend on your e30.

for now it's done, I have the springs I wanted, everything else will come with a little more cash.

Pass on it. I own an 85 380SL with 128k original miles on it. It's a big, slow cruiser. I've been trying to sell it for 3K and I've gotten no luck -- and the engine is REALLY strong. It just won't pass smog in Cali because of an exhaust leak that I'm too lazy to fix. Mine has the hardtop, and a new-ish vert top.

The slow thing doesn't bother me ( insert 318i joke here ). It would just be something to wrench on and restore. I always loved restoring cars with my pops when I was younger. Their is a bmw 2002 for sale nearby and I am going to check it out tomorrow. I have my heart dead set on that thing.

[Anguz]

stay away from mercs period
2200 gets ya full suspension work!

[Ian Bowers]

The slow thing doesn't bother me ( insert 318i joke here ). It would just be something to wrench on and restore. I always loved restoring cars with my pops when I was younger. Their is a bmw 2002 for sale nearby and I am going to check it out tomorrow. I have my heart dead set on that thing.

Dude, I think the M42 is actually fast compared to the 380. I'm suspect that my kick-down isn't working properly, but it's REALLY slow.

If you love restoring cars, go for the 2002. It'll be a lot more fun in the end.

[Danny]

For 2200 you could have 200whp and money to spare.

[e34john]

Why dont you restore a car that will actually be worth something.

[pureaudio]

Go for a 2002, you'll be much happier.

[trackjunkie21]

Dude, I think the M42 is actually fast compared to the 380. I'm suspect that my kick-down isn't working properly, but it's REALLY slow.

If you love restoring cars, go for the 2002. It'll be a lot more fun in the end.

Thanks, if I don't get the 380sl my dad will probably buy it.

For 2200 you could have 200whp and money to spare.

true true

Go for a 2002, you'll be much happier.

thanks.

[Leaf]

then let ur fuckin dad buy it loser. wtf is it w kids today and wanting to waste there money on crap. why do u need two slow cars? fuck that merc

[trackjunkie21]

then let ur fuckin dad buy it loser. wtf is it w kids today and wanting to waste there money on crap. why do u need two slow cars? fuck that merc

Because sinking money into an e30 isn't wasting money? seriously you'll never get back what you spent so that was a retarded comment.

[Leaf]

Because sinking money into an e30 isn't wasting money? seriously you'll never get back what you spent so that was a retarded comment.

You're in highschool.

[Brian 89 325i]

You're in highschool.

And he's still not wrong. Pouring money into any car will rarely get you anything extra in the long run. If he wants to throw money at a crappy Merc, go for it. Im sure there's plenty of people saying your stupid for putting money in an E30...