Initial cost should not be your biggest concern. Remember, there is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes. Don't fall into the myth that these old Mercedes (particularly diesels) will go "forever"! The tales of woe that we heard over the years could fill a small book. The one we hear the most goes something like this: "If I would have only known that I could have saved thousands of dollars!" Knowledge becomes your best defense against getting "hosed" when it comes to buying and maintaining an older Mercedes Benz.
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Kent is on the quest to help people understand the pitfalls related to buying an older model - and there are many!!! From hidden rust to false mileage to lurking engine problems - he will try to cover it all through a series of manuals, video tips, and on demand video workshops. Learn from him what to look for and what to avoid. KNOWLEDGE IS KEY!
Be sure to watch Kent's 10 free video series on buying a 10 to 15 year old Mercedes.
1: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 1: Is it Worth it?
2: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 2: Are These D.I.Y. Cars?
3: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 3: What You'll Need to Work on One?
4: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 4: Judging the Best and Worst Models?
5: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 5: Where to Buy One?
6: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 6: Why 10 to 15 Years Old?
7: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 7: 10 Key Questions to Ask the Seller?
8: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 8: Initial Inspection - Key Things to Check
9: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Part 9: The Importance of a Pre-purchase Inspection
10: Buying a 10 to 15 Year Old Mercedes Benz Part 10: Initial Detailing, Service and Maintenance