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.)
