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Buying Luxury used cars

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Re: I had once considered... [andre1969] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 09, 2009 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 09, 2009 8:59 am)

I think the 420 G was a re-designated Mark X, not the same as the 240, 340, 420 iterations of the Mk II. Thus, the Mark X was almost 2 feet longer than the Mk II and as you might imagine, a large clumsy car.
 
I love the Mark II cars, (not the S Type, which I think is rather homely), especially with 4-speed manual trans with OD, wire wheels, 3.8 engine. Sweet car.
 
Really the only 4-door car in automotive history I can think of that I'm in love with. Some others I "like" (61 Lincolns, 65 Corvair 4D HT, blah blah) but the Mark II just "gets it all right".
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Re: I had once considered... [Mr_Shiftright] by andre1969
Jan 09, 2009 (9:25 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2009 9:13 am)

So by "420 iteration of the Mark II", do you mean this thing?
 
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Re: I had once considered... [andre1969] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 09, 2009 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: andre1969 (Jan 09, 2009 9:25 am)

Ouch! Warn me next time before you post a picture like that. I would have put on my dark glasses.
 
That's about...what...a 1967 model? Shoot, I'd rather have a Benz 280SE sedan for same or less money.
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Re: I had once considered... [Mr_Shiftright] by texases
Jan 09, 2009 (9:39 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2009 9:13 am)

Re: the MkII, here's a site with lots of info on buying one: MkII buying info
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Re: I had once considered... [texases] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 09, 2009 (9:43 am)
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Replying to: texases (Jan 09, 2009 9:39 am)

They got one thing right---these cars are "a pig to restore".
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Re: I had once considered... [Mr_Shiftright] by fintail
Jan 09, 2009 (6:22 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 09, 2009 9:31 am)

Heck, you could probably buy 2 very nice W108s for the price of a good 420, and probably get 3 or 4 for the price of a good Mk II. The same numbers if you want a revvy fintail.
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So, how about... by shmang
Jan 09, 2009 (7:07 pm)
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I know we are here talking about well used cars. But, how about those 3-4 years old luxury cars that are still under warranty, especially Japanese make, i.e.: Lexus GS430, Infiniti Q45, M45 or Acura RL. Those are luxury cars and fairly reliable. Would that make a good buy since a 3 years old luxury car like those will basically cost half as when they are new?
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Re: So, how about... [shmang] by fintail
Jan 13, 2009 (1:01 pm)
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Replying to: shmang (Jan 09, 2009 7:07 pm)

All of those are decent used buys yeah....poor short term resale,but generally reliable mechanicals. Camcord alternatives to those who want something more.
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. by fintail
Jan 13, 2009 (1:02 pm)
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Look rich for (relatively) cheap...but be prepared to pay to play
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Re: . [fintail] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Jan 13, 2009 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: fintail (Jan 13, 2009 1:02 pm)

Never liked that design....very Japan-esy IMO. Looks like a Camry with a perpetual check engine light.

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