[Leica] Leica M3 purchase

[s.jessurun95 at chello.nl (animal)]

> In a message dated 4/2/2005 10:00:49 PM Central Daylight Time,
> creativevisions@verizon.net writes:
> I am looking for a mint leica M3 body for my 53rd birthday present.
> I located one last week which was supposedly cleaned and lubricated and
> the
> dealer
> wants $1100 - $1200.
> This is a late model (over serial number 1.1 million)
> Do you think this is a smart move?
> Mike
> For a mint M3 this is what you will need to procure one.  However, I would
> opt for a late M6TTL or even a later M4 over the M3.  I have never 
> particularly
> liked the M3 after using one for about 3 years, Hate the takeup spool and 
> the
> rewind knob.  The M6TTL is what got me back to the M series.
>
> Gene
Funny i sold my ttl after getting a M3
simon jessurun