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Old 08-25-2011, 11:07 AM
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May purchase this CL for sister-in-law. Please chime in







I got him down to 3200, has brand new transmission, 201k miles.
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Looks to be in pretty rough shape, but could just be cuz it's dirty. 3200 with a brand new trans is not a bad deal
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I think the price is a little on the high side, but it sounds like you're basically paying for the new transmission.

Hard to tell much with all the dirt and writing on it, but there's no visible rust and the interior looks clean. Maybe see if you can get him to fix up that fender.
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Looks to be in pretty rough shape, but could just be cuz it's dirty. 3200 with a brand new trans is not a bad deal
Yeah, car has been sitting for 2 months he said.
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I agree with aman, price seems high for that many miles, but you're basically buying the new trans
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^Well I drove it, couldn't get it out of park, finally had to pop that little piece out and do it manually. After that it did it fine on its own w/ just pressing the brake. I told him I'd think about it, but I'll probly stay clear. He told me 201k, has 263k
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Wow he lied? Or just mistakenly said 201k? Out of experience, I would think anything above 200k mileage with be worth only a couple of K's, even with a new transmission. If theres no paperwork for the transmission, thats like a 40/60 chance most likely there are other things wrong. Just my two cents.

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with 263k i would stay away its going to turn into a money pit
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Yeah I have the text message saying "201k" dude seemed scandelous anyway. Thanks for the input fellas, He also said hes owned for 6 years, and I saw the title, and the title was issued in 2010...
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I would stay away.

BTW, the title being issued in 2010 is plausible, if he took out a five year loan, and paid it off, the lender sends him the title redone in his name.
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Def keep looking. Find a 2.3 5spd and teach her how to drive stick.
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Def keep looking. Find a 2.3 5spd and teach her how to drive stick.
All in a man's dreams? Lol.

I'm sure there are other CLs out there in your area in a better condition, along with low mileage. GL!

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Originally Posted by RemieGino14
All in a man's dreams? Lol.

Doesn't have to be a dream, I taught my g/f how to drive stick in my 1st M3, and in turn she taught me how to handle a motorcycle.

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I'm sure there are other CLs out there in your area in a better condition, along with low mileage. GL!

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Absolutely right.
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auto matic transmission - wouldn't do it -
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Is the 1st g CL autotrans like the 2nd g Cls? Fragile ?
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Is the 1st g CL autotrans like the 2nd g Cls? Fragile ?
Yes.
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indeed, but it's all on tangibles. My auto is over 176k, and working like a champ, but I've babied the hell out of it, and I'm mainly highway miles for most of those. It all depends on how you drive, but mainly luck of the draw.
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