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  1. 01-25-2016, 11:07 AM #1
    wolfgang1
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    dilemma for me - input please

    Ugh.. been dreading this post.

    I currently am lucky enough to have 2 longhoods.

    I think it is time to thin the herd a little.. and these two cars are the two that are most "similar" - offer the least diversity.

    1 - 1969E. Documented history back to 1969. numbers match as per COA. re painted in the 1980s its original color and shows nice patina today. MFI still intact. Recent engine rebuild ~2k miles ago. Metallic silver on black. 118k miles.
    2 - 1971T. Bought from original family. Documented history back to day 1. numbers match as per COA. repainted recently in its original color, but needs to be done again - as previous owner's (then) wife keyed it in a few spots. A shame because it is lovely otherwise. Recent complete restoration. 55k original miles. Lovely pastel blau as was delivered (believed to be 4 1971 T's in that color... "daeton" has one, and "neinmeister" redid one)... I think John Willhoit has one
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    If you had to pick one to keep, which one makes more sense.

    They're different cars... and I enjoy each of them... but they sort of scratch the same itch...

    Other cars in the fleet now:
    993
    997gt3
    1988 m3
    1985 300d (mint)
    BMW M roadster (selling)
    suburban

    Thanks for the input. For the record, this is not a For Sale ad concealed as anything else. Nothing but the M roadster is for sale. Just need some advice. First world problems.
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  2. 01-25-2016, 11:12 AM #2
    LiveFromNY
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    Well, I'd obviously keep the 69E and sell me the 71T, but that's coming from a very selfish place.

    In all seriousness, I'd have a hard time giving up that 69E if it was my only MFI car. For me, the MFI longhoods are where I find myself having the most fun.
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  3. 01-25-2016, 11:12 AM #3
    BOYER73S
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    Keep the 69 soooo000 many unique features on those cars
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  4. 01-25-2016, 11:13 AM #4
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    Blue T. Love that color. Both sound very nice.
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  5. 01-25-2016, 11:40 AM #5
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    Keep the 69 E. It s a unique year and model for a number of reasons. First LWB, unique wiring harness, 2.0 liter with MFI, 901 gearbox, and many other items you must know.
    A 71T is a pretty nice car, but less desirable to most, I'd say. Whichever you decide, I'm sure you'll be pleased to keep one.
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  6. 01-25-2016, 12:04 PM #6
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    Easy. Keep 69E

    Now how about a pic of your mint '85 300D...
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  7. 01-25-2016, 12:21 PM #7
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    +1 on pics of the 4 door tractor please.
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  8. 01-25-2016, 12:25 PM #8
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    Easy- keep the Porsches and dump the inferior cars
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  9. 01-25-2016, 12:40 PM #9
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    not the best pictures...

    but all i have at the moment.

    1985 MB 300d, bought from the original owner last year. BoName: P1030585.jpg Views: 537 Size: 86.4 KBName: P1030587.jpg Views: 554 Size: 132.7 KBName: P1030593.jpg Views: 552 Size: 128.4 KBught with 30k original miles. I was enjoying it as a daily for a short while. Have since stopped using it to try to keep it nice. 37k miles today
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  10. 01-25-2016, 01:14 PM #10
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    Nice. I have a soft spot for that model year. End of an era for MB
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