Well, I offered the guy 3K for it, which seems reasonable to me, at least better than the 5.5K he wanted. He, naturally, turned me down. The problem I see here is that unless i go with an older MB motor with an absurb amount of miles on it, its going to cost at least 3-4K for the engine and install ( I would do it myself, but that is besides the point). Which considering there is a 04 coupe in nice shape with cedar int. not to for from me for 9200 with the same miles as the other car, it seems buying a running car trumps this guy.