Appealing package, service history, good condition, low miles all signs point to yes except ten year old Audi. I see an enjoyable ride with repair and maintenance costs that will make me regret the purchase after the initial glow wears off and first or second repair bill comes in. No Dice.

I’d like it better at a couple grand cheaper, but no red flags here (if it was a rust belt car the condition of the metal, or lack thereof, under the fresh paint would be suspect.)

I kind of agree, she loved it so much, there are plenty of worthies out there who would love it and care for it just as much, basically continuing her legacy with it in somebody else’s hands.

Damn man, I didn't even know they replaced the Kicks, anyway, can't even post a pic of new and old to compare interior and exterior?  

I have shopped these quite a bit, I would say the price is pretty much spot on market correct, not a bargain, not overpriced wildly.  Nice Price.

The thing that is even more scary is it only is this a cheap nearly 200 mph bike, it is a cheap used, caveat emptor and people are responsible for their own safety, but condition of the tires and brakes and suspension would be pretty important (obviously).  Unlike a cheap car that generally will break down and leave…

This car certainly looks to be in good shape, and a similar condition 944 might bring that kind of money, or at least close to it—in stock condition. The mods, though reversible, don’t add to the price they detract a bit. I can’t quite nice price this.

I somehow responded to the wrong post, was responding to the one below here, which in essence said, this is the type of project you choose to do rather than spending your evenings rewatching Gilmour Girls re-runs with your wife.

Jesus man, you just summed up my entire existence in two succinct, insightful sentences (I responded same above, meant to be here)

Jesus man, you just summed up my entire existence in two succinct, insightful sentences.

Damn, this thing brings “niche” to a whole nother level. If it were a real vintage dragster maybe somebody wants it for nostalgia or a static collection.  But "cackling"?  Ok.  I am out, good luck selling it when the thrill of listening wears off.

I am just old enough to not be able to afford an E-type when I was young and watch the price rise faster than my disposable income as the old boomers drove it up, I kind of hope more people start feeling the same way as you about the styling and maybe prices will come down to earth before too long.

I started reading the article and saw $13,500, my thought was this Mercedes would be appealing at about half that price.  The realized the $13,500 was yesterday's car.  At $5,900 seems like a reasonable deal.  Wouldn't buy a 300,000+ car myself though, unless something old and simple.

Man Brownell, I have defended you (on occasion) from the slings and arrows of the great unwashed commentariat, and then you had to say the thing about the E-type coupe.

I kind of like the white out look and I generally don’t like white cars. I would get rid of the big hood scoop and and the boy racer gear knob.  More worried about what all the mods are.  Anyway, don't hate the look, still wouldn't buy the car, especially at $13,500.

COTD

Still a desirable car,  but the price is high.  I have never been too impressed with cars that come with a huge stack of repair and maintenance stuff.  My take on it isn't "hey that is great, everything is in good shape" it is, "this vehicle is consistently expensive to maintain over time".  At closer to $10k I would…

Wow, that is a beautiful truck.  Made before the awkward unnecessary height thing took over the truck world.  Condition looks excellent.  If it weren't halfway across the country from me would be ringing up the seller.  Easy nice price today.

I kind of thought maybe he had mellowed a bit the last couple years, but it was easy to be Mellow Max when he was the fastest guy in the fastest car...

There was a time when Schumacher was probably as disliked as Max is now. When Senna raced it was a little different, at least here in the states, early in his career there might be one taped delayed F1 race a year, so you really didn’t get to “know” F1 drivers like you do now. Mostly from after the fact press reports.