Demand is dropping?? I hadn't noticed... On Sat, Jul 13, 2024 at 12:25 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I wish I would have bought one years ago when they were much cheaper. > According to some people, they say the demand and prices for them are > dropping like a rock. Anyone seeing that? > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 13, 2024, at 11:15 AM, David Bruckmann via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > For perspective: my less-than-100k-original-miles California 1972 W108 > > 280SEL 4.5 with original paint and no accidents, full leather interior, > > cost $3800 when I bought it in 2007. > > > > I wouldn't drive it ONE FOOT before replacing all the rubber underhood > fuel > > injection hoses. Any D-Jetronic-equipped engine is a flamethrower waiting > > to happen unless those hoses are serviceable. > > > > > >> On Sat, Jul 13, 2024, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > >> > >> > >> If it were running and moving I might be tempted... > >> > >> On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 8:45?PM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >> > >>> That doesn?t seem like a $4900 car even though it looks pretty nice. > >>> > >>> --FT > >>> Sent from iF?n > >>> > >>>> On Jul 12, 2024, at 8:15?PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > >>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> ?The seller writes: "I don't have any time [to put the car in running > >>>> condition]. The car runs. Selling as is. The engine turns. Needs > new > >>>> gas." > >>>> > >>>>> On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 8:31?AM Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes < > >>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> All 108s, including 4.5s, could be had with leather and MB Tex. I > >>> current > >>>>> own one of each with a 4.5, both short wheelbase. > >>>>> > >>>>> Even a 250S could have leather. Only exception might be the odd ball > >>>>> 108.015 300SE? the steel sprung M189 powered car?. They might all > have > >>>>> leather. I have one in the shop now, it?s quite a machine! > >>>>> > >>>>> Jaime > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> Jaime Kopchinski > >>>>> https://classicworkshop.com/ > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 4:45?PM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > >>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> I drove over to have a look. Rust issues include gaping hole in > >> trunk > >>>>>> spare tire well, corroded battery tray, holes in rear of both front > >>>>>> fenders. Has been sitting in the sun so all door seals are rotted. > >>>>> Still, > >>>>>> the interior is surprisingly fresh and there is no bad smell. Owner > >> is > >>>>>> going to get it running but front right brake caliper is seized so > it > >>>>> must > >>>>>> be towed away. Has been in same family for 30+ years and there is a > >>>>> paper > >>>>>> trail + documents. Biggest issue would probably be the rust, > >> assuming > >>>>> the > >>>>>> drive train checks out. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> On Thu, Jul 11, 2024 at 10:07?AM Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes < > >>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>>> I like that. Could be a nice rolling resto. > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> ?FT > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>> Sent from my iPad > >>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> On Jul 10, 2024, at 4:47 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > >>>>>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>> ?Might be worth a look. Red interior is special, although the > >> engine > >>>>>> bay > >>>>>>>> seems quite corroded. Thoughts? > >>>>>>>> > >>>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>> > >> > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1185043686174057/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3Ae231aff8-c301-4ab7-be76-7f36fe58d69f > >> > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
