E430 for Michel

[Michel]

Ok W163 or W164 will keep an eye out . More reasons to post in other words .

thank you Motec

 

[motec 6.9]

Your welcome Michel started new thread 3rd and 4th are probably worth looking at as they have lower km.

 

[motec 6.9]

Hi Michel I know you have seen this car before but seller must be getting desperate to sell price under 4k now .http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-2856282&Cr=6

 

[Michel]

Hi Michel I know you have seen this car before but seller must be getting desperate to sell price under 4k now .http://www.carpoint.com.au/all-cars/private/details.aspx?R=SSE-AD-2856282&Cr=6

I was supposed to see it on the weekend ,but he couldn't make it.
It needs the gearbox rebuilt.
According to him $1500 plus $800 labour.
I meant to ask Helmet for confirmation, but haven't had a chance

 

[motec 6.9]

Seen used gearbox's at wreckers in Sydney under 1k.

 

[Michel]

Seen used gearbox's at wreckers in Sydney under 1k.

You'd be silly to just put a used one at those sorts of prices.
You'd have to have a rebuild one!

 

[motec 6.9]

Yes I guess you are right. At least then you know what condition its in.

 

[Michel]

Yes I guess you are right. At least then you know what condition its in.

Of course

 

[motec 6.9]

I used to buy cars based on finding out how much it was to rebuild transmission knowing I would rebuild them a few times.

 

[Michel]

I used to buy cars based on finding out how much it was to rebuild transmission knowing I would rebuild them a few times.

Only transmissions?

 

[motec 6.9]

No but as I found out with VL turbo it was 3.5k to fix transmission I started checking as until then I had been manual or 3 speed autos.

 

[BenzBoy]

Frankly, this car is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay below Michel's standard so why are we even bothering to talk about it?
Maybe just to build up posts?
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

He said he is looking at it. And he does own a paint shop.

 

[BenzBoy]

Hmmm - you have never met the Prince of Arabia?

 

[motec 6.9]

No I have not had the pleasure yet.

 

[BenzBoy]

Well take care of suggesting cars below his status - his khanjar is merciless.

 

[motec 6.9]

I like ordinary cars Rolls Royce, Bentley, Mercedes, Duesenberg, Packard . You know normal every day run of the mill cars.

 

[BenzBoy]

Oh come on! What about Austin 7?
Your list is incomplete Motec.
Regards,
Brian

 

[motec 6.9]

Ok Peter Brock did learn to drive in one.

 

[Oversize]

I'd stay away from other people's problems unless you know exactly how to solve it and how much it'll cost