I guess Vicki forgot to say that we live near Picton, Ontario, Canada...
and today the CDN $ is about 70cents, US funds, so the $3,000 for
mechanical would probably be about 2100 US. (The shop, Long Run Imports,
charges about $45 CDN/ hour) and is highly regarded by import owners,
especially Jags, Bentleys, RR's and the flottila of sports car owners in
this area.
We are both mightily impressed with the enthusiastic response we have had
from this link-site... as our search continues for the MG of our dreams I
took time today to look at an '81 Mercedes Benz 300TD station wagon... any
(polite) comments? anyone able to tell me about the possible mileage I
could expect from this deisel?
Thanks..
David
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> From: Phil Vanner <pvanner@pclink.com>
> To: Victoria & David Boyd <millview@limestone.kosone.com>;
mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: New to MG's and looking at a '69
> Date: Friday, October 17, 1997 2:27 AM
>
> Other than the body work? That leaves...
>
> ----------
> > -needs new springs
> > -rad has oil in coolant
> > -head gasket is blown (same as above )
> > -wiring broken to heater fan
> > -needs 5 new tires
> > -brakes on right side are oil soaked
> > -King pins are loose and need rebuild
> > -battery needs clean and refit.
> >
>
> Estimated cost of mechanics $3K not counting the paint and body work
> > Owner asking $6K+ and claims it's worth 8.
> >
> > Comments, opinions and advice is welcome, appreciated and required.
>
> Even without the 'run, don't walk' bodywork, the mechanic makes out
awfully
> well at $3k I think.
>
> Bring on the next contestant please...
>
> Phil Vanner
> Mk1 Midget
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