Car of the week

[Patrick_R]

She is switched on with cars just like me.
But naughty for taking the pic while driving.

She knew it was odd lol.
Her dream car is a vintage hearse.

 

[c107]

This w126 280SE looks nice with not long left on the auction:

Lloyds Auctioneers and Valuers

www.lloydsonline.com.au

 

[c107]

This month's lloyds results:

 

[Michel]

There are some impressive numbers there.
It looks like prices were very reasonable and not over inflated.

 

[Patrick_R]

I am currently traveling with work (allowed since November 1) through north western NSW.
I was at the local pub last night having dinner and just looking at what cars were near by.
This one popped up near Bathurst.
$6k or make an offer.

Mercedes 420 sel | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Mercedes 420 sel at the best online prices at eBay!

www.ebay.com.au

Looks pretty good for the money, the guys description sounds pretty good.

 

[c107]

Yes, that looks pretty good!

 

[Michel]

It does look good and sounds great value for money!

 

[Patrick_R]

I know valve seals could be a can of worms, but if the car is rust free, and all the other seats are ok, win win.

 

[Patrick_R]

Another very well priced W126.

Free local classified ads

Find new and used Cars, Vans & Utes for Sale in Australia. Buy and sell almost anything on Gumtree classifieds.

www.gumtree.com.au

 

[c107]

Could be a good project.
It was a shame we never got the big engine SWB 126 models. I would have a 560SE instead of an SEL if they had made that model in RHD and sold it here.

 

[Patrick_R]

Yes,
They are certainly a good model.

 

[c107]

This month's Lloyds results:

 

[c107]

One for Michel - just needs paint but looks presentable. 560SEL.

1986 Mercedes Benz 560 sel V8 Saloon # 300 280 320 bmw 450 500 audi project amg | eBay

Can organise Cheap freight Australia wide. This is a very rare and collectible 560 Luxury top of the line model. V8 engine starts first kick and sounds nice, drives and brakes all work. A fantastic opportunity to acquire a great easy project with virtually everything complete.

www.ebay.com.au

Don't think its a 560 - perhaps an import 500? Looks like the interior has been changed too.

 

[c107]

Some interesting shannons results.

Lot 165: 1993 300TE Wagon, $33,500.

Sold: Mercedes-Benz 300TE Station Wagon Auctions - Lot 165 - Shannons

Daimler-Benz finally replaced the long-running and commercially successful W123 E-class range in 1985 with an all-new model, codenamed the W124. &nbsp...

www.shannons.com.au

There must have been cocaine in the glove box to get this price for a car that was listed as having rust in the D pillars. My opinion 2-3x market price.



Lot 168: 6.9 - $32,500.

Sold: Mercedes-Benz 450SEL 6.9 Saloon Auctions - Lot 168 - Shannons

Mercedes Benz was the undisputed king when it came to building the finest luxury sedan of the 1970s, a decade in which the S-class all but owned that ...

www.shannons.com.au

These seem to go more like mid to high 30s for a nice driver quality 6.9, so probably a good buy for somebody.



Lot 205: 380SEC

Sold: Mercedes-Benz 380SEC Coupe Auctions - Lot 205 - Shannons

When Mercedes-Benz designed a new S-Class range for the 1980s, the brief was to build the best luxury car in the world and they succeeded admirably - ...

www.shannons.com.au

This was a MBCNSW members car that was in very nice driver condition. I would say high teens is about right for these, so this seems about right.

 

[Michel]

That's a bargain.

1992 Mercedes-Benz 180 E Limited Edition Red 5 Speed Manual Sedan | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Brisbane South West - Moorooka | 1284956442

We are open for business by appointment Please phone first to make sure someone is here to help you with your enquiry Rare ..., 1284956442

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[c107]

That's a bargain.

1992 Mercedes-Benz 180 E Limited Edition Red 5 Speed Manual Sedan | Cars, Vans & Utes | Gumtree Australia Brisbane South West - Moorooka | 1284956442

We are open for business by appointment Please phone first to make sure someone is here to help you with your enquiry Rare ..., 1284956442

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Love the colour.
Just needs those horrible aftermarket chrome arch molds removed. I would imagine the 5 speed transforms the car. I drove an automatic 180E and didn't care for it.

 

[BenzBoy]

Love the colour.
Just needs those horrible aftermarket chrome arch molds removed. I would imagine the 5 speed transforms the car. I drove an automatic 180E and didn't care for it.

0-100 kms in just a fraction under 13 seconds has little to recommend it. This was the true poverty pack vehicle; solid but most un-inspiring.
I would recommend only if you intend to run a taxi firm.
regards,
Brian

 

[BenzBoy]

Apparently I am not alone in this view: https://www.goauto.com.au/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/c-class/180e-sedan/2003-06-18/26745.html
Regards,
Brian

 

[c107]

Apparently I am not alone in this view: https://www.goauto.com.au/car-reviews/mercedes-benz/c-class/180e-sedan/2003-06-18/26745.html
Regards,
Brian

It would seem the 2.6 is the one to have, but don't think they brought any in manual out here.

 

[Patrick_R]

Forget em!

Buy bigger
Buy better

They were the first entry level model, and boy were they entry level.

Only good if they have under 5k on the clock in a museum.

The man thing you do while driving any of these models is——-
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