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Did he buy the Mercedes to fix it up?

Yes, it is a sweet toy! I told him if he didn't buy it, I would....

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What is wrong with it? how much does an old Mercedes cost? probably pocket change for you.

He drove it home, the underhood fire was later. A driveable one is 5 to 10 grand, and a nice one is twice that.

And with some engine work it should run for many more years right?

Just the top of the engine, mainly the injectors and the fuel rail.

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Parts for a Mercedes have to be expensive! right? speaking of parts, that Jeep oil pan has 3 different sized bolts. 2 larger ones to hold the AC compressor bracket and then one 4 inch one that goes up into the side of the compressor!