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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 10:59 AM
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Looking for a particular 1995 C280

Everyone,

I know this is a long shot, but I am looking for the very first new Mercedes I owned, a 1995 C280. CarFax says it is still alive and in the Mountain View CA area. It is Spruce Green with a light colored interior. Last 4 of VIN is 4606. I am offering a finders fee if anyone knows anything about this car.

Thank you.

Jeff
Old Mar 1, 2017 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by jpeter6981
Everyone,

I know this is a long shot, but I am looking for the very first new Mercedes I owned, a 1995 C280. CarFax says it is still alive and in the Mountain View CA area. It is Spruce Green with a light colored interior. Last 4 of VIN is 4606. I am offering a finders fee if anyone knows anything about this car.

Thank you.

Jeff


As someone who went on 3,020 mile search and rescue mission for his first car (a 1981 W123), I can tell you that NOTHING is impossible.


Good luck with your search.
Old Mar 1, 2017 | 10:50 AM
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Im pretty sure I saw a car of that description cl a few months back.


That green is a bright green right?
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Yes, the Spruce is the "brighter" green as opposed to the Emerald offered that same year.
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For those who are interested: I found the car and have made arrangements to buy it. It has been almost 20 years exactly since I have seen it. It is still a driver, but has 20 years worth of wear and tear and looks like it was dealer taken care of until about six years ago. Now the decisions begin....

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Got any pics?


I second this.


That is FANTASTIC! You KNOW what you have to do, otherwise you will regret not rescuing your first car. I did so, spent a lot of time and money but do not regret it one bit.
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Ill post some pictures as soon as it arrives at the house. It's really pretty amazing how you can track someone / something down 2,800 miles away.
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