It’s likely more dependent on condition than anything else. Nice ones are going to command big bucks, but maybe buyers are starting to realize what a nightmare they can be to restore?
-D > On Jul 13, 2024, at 9:25 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <[email protected]> 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 >> <[email protected]> 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 < >>> [email protected]> 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 < >>>> [email protected]> 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 < >>>>>> [email protected]> 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 < >>>>>> [email protected]> 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 < >>>>>>> [email protected]> 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 < >>>>>>>> [email protected]> 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
