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1972 350 sl
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Spike
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I am not a lawyer and to be on the safe side, I think you are best getting a 15 minute consultation with a lawyer.......
but I do think there is very little protection offered to buyers buying privately. I would suggest that all the new owner could do was take you to a small claims court (depending on the monies involved) and try to sue you for the money he has lost. (mitigation being the key).
What I am not sure of is the difference in value between the two models. Is a 350 more valuable? I would have thought the opposite.
Could it be that the "350SL" is made up of two different cars? If so, I can understand his reason for wanting his money back.
How did you sell the vehicle, Was the purchaser given full opportunity to inspect the vehicle first. Did you get a receipt saying "Sold as Seen"? Was the documentation in order?
Do get some professional advice but meanwhile, I will leave you with the old saying...
*LET THE BUYER BEWARE*
but I do think there is very little protection offered to buyers buying privately. I would suggest that all the new owner could do was take you to a small claims court (depending on the monies involved) and try to sue you for the money he has lost. (mitigation being the key).
What I am not sure of is the difference in value between the two models. Is a 350 more valuable? I would have thought the opposite.
Could it be that the "350SL" is made up of two different cars? If so, I can understand his reason for wanting his money back.
How did you sell the vehicle, Was the purchaser given full opportunity to inspect the vehicle first. Did you get a receipt saying "Sold as Seen"? Was the documentation in order?
Do get some professional advice but meanwhile, I will leave you with the old saying...
*LET THE BUYER BEWARE*
Guy
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You are right, don't worry.
In 1972 there was a 350SL with a 450 engine, and a 280SE.
In 1972 there was a 350SL with a 450 engine, and a 280SE.
Guy
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Just to reassure you -
You can check it out via many websites, just type 1972 350SL into the 'Google' search engine. Lots of references.
Here's one - click on it and check the engine reference -
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/723580_en.html
You can check it out via many websites, just type 1972 350SL into the 'Google' search engine. Lots of references.
Here's one - click on it and check the engine reference -
http://www.alldata.com/TSB/723580_en.html
Surely the engine size was on the paperwork! Didn't he look at it at all ? If it was originally a 4.5 from the factory then I cant see what sort of claim he could have.
You should be able to find out from MB anyway,
Mark
You should be able to find out from MB anyway,
Mark
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Hi
On the log book. The engine number will start with 116 if it is a 350 or 117 if its a 450.
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Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com
On the log book. The engine number will start with 116 if it is a 350 or 117 if its a 450.
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Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com
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Hi
I am talking about the vehicle log book. V5? This will have the Chassis number which MB will be able to tell you what was fitted and the engine number. Which will identify the engine size.
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Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com
I am talking about the vehicle log book. V5? This will have the Chassis number which MB will be able to tell you what was fitted and the engine number. Which will identify the engine size.
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Andy @ www.mercedesservicing.com
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