Am checking out this 1999 Mercedes SLK 230 that was salvaged ---
front-end totaled, with hard to tell if there's major engine damage, and some interior works.</P>


The car has 14,000 miles and seems to be in good shape other than the above issues. I would like to know what is a good price to pay for it, Edmunds/Kelly shows the price for this non-damage car around $18,000+. Obviously, I wanted to pay much lower than that to cover my expenses. Here are its pics:</P>


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting</P>


I think it would makes a good racer weekend project if I get a good deal on it. But, how much, assuming i contracting most of work out to a shop?</P>


Thanks in advance.</P>



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I can't answer your specific questions, but I can tell you for certain that it takes a lot more money to restore a totaledcar than what it will be worth when you're done. </P>


The reason it's salvaged is what? I would think an insurance company looked it over and decided it would take more than $18,000 to fix. It pretty much just has bucket seats and a trunk. It would be interesting, maybe enlightening, if you could see the insurance report. Why not ask the seller?</P>