WOW! Ok, here is proof of positive mental imaging.
This car, this particular body style, was the Mercedes that I have liked for like the last 15 years. I like the newer ones, but there has never been one that has held it's appeal to me like this one.
Now here is the story. Short time ago I got a great career working for a great company, but it involved being out of the house quite a bit, driving. That's all right, except we have two kids (one brand new one) and no way for my wonderful wife to get around when I am a 3 hour drive away from home all day. Solution, become a two car family by looking for an affordable used car and buying it. Did I think I should also be looking for my dream car? Absolutely, because I know that what you hold in your mind often can come true.
I saw this car Thursday evening, and knew it was the one. What is even better is that it was the ONLY affordable car in Port Townsend :) They were asking $2750, and what with the upcoming need for a service, and maybe a paint job, and probably some breaks, and maybe needing tires in a bit, well, how about $1800?
Here are the stats: 1989 Mercedes Benz 190E, 2.6 litre gas straight 6, 108k miles pretty good shape, needs some cosmetic work (and a tune up is due)
Allrightythen :)
(p.s. It drives GREAT.)
2 comments:
Yeow! Cool machine! Nice
ride! Congratulations on the fine
find! Now, who gets the Mercedes and who drives the little car? Don't need to guess for long...Dad gets the Mercedes.
That should be a nice piece for quite a while. Enjoy!
Papa S.
How did you guess? I did get it for me, as I am in the car 3-6 hours a day I wanted something a little more comfy :)
Pat
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