1981 Mercedes-Benz 230CE 4-Speed

19 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT March 5th, 2022 at 2:18am ESTalcastilloa (0) 0I am sorry to be this late here. I saw this car for sale last December. Asking price was 10K. I am not a W123 expert, but it was not worth that amount. Tops, it was perhaps $5K. Plenty of rust, horrible paint. metal to metal noise when driving it. etc. I had to pass. Remained curious and kept seeing it online. It sold for 10K in mid December. New owner post it for sale in January for 9500. Current owner got it in January/Feb and is selling it now. I am not surprised. The car had plenty of problems. Apologies for this being so late, hope no one got ripped off. March 4th, 2022 at 10:26pm ESTallmack (11) 0First bidder, still interested.March 4th, 2022 at 4:52pm EST$7,255 bid placed by @AR80sCedesMarch 4th, 2022 at 4:50pm EST$7,005 bid placed by @JJLuanMarch 4th, 2022 at 4:49pm EST$6,755 bid placed by @AR80sCedesMarch 4th, 2022 at 4:48pm EST$6,505 bid placed by @JJLuanMarch 4th, 2022 at 4:36pm EST$6,255 bid placed by @AR80sCedesMarch 4th, 2022 at 4:00pm EST$6,005 bid placed by @BadDoggMarch 4th, 2022 at 2:29pm EST$5,755 bid placed by @AR80sCedesMarch 4th, 2022 at 10:29am EST$5,505 bid placed by @MeestermanMarch 3rd, 2022 at 8:31pm EST$5,255 bid placed by @AR80sCedesMarch 3rd, 2022 at 11:50am EST$5,005 bid placed by @MeestermanMarch 3rd, 2022 at 10:56am ESTWalidMB (1) 0@mbvcars Thank for the information! March 3rd, 2022 at 10:24am ESTmbvcars (0) Seller 0@DCESAL Yes, I was thinking to fix it than sell it but too many ongoing projects right now, I might still do it, if it does not sell.March 3rd, 2022 at 10:16am ESTDCESAL (0) 0May I know what was the motivation in buying this car just a month ago? Was there an intention to fix and keep it?March 3rd, 2022 at 9:09am ESTmbvcars (0) Seller 0@WalidMB We just bought the car 'as is' a month ago. I have no idea who did the modifications. Yes, it is a matching numbers car. Only the passenger side front fender is different, the rest is all the same. It is hard to tell if the paint is original, if it was painted it seems to be a very long time ago.March 2nd, 2022 at 9:36pm ESTWalidMB (1) 0Hi, thanks for sharing the additional pictures. I have some questions if you could help; - following parts mounted on car like front and rear bumbers, front headlights and rear lights, as well as the interior upholstery- both are actually made for 280CE and never came on 230CE - please justify if these modifications done on car? - confirm if the car has matching numbers; chassis, engine and gear? - some body panels and parts appear on different paint degree - can you please inform what areas have has a paint job before? - Any panel or body parts stand on its original paint from production. Thank you in advance Looking forward for quick response before auction closing!March 2nd, 2022 at 10:45am ESTzoccierampqt (23) 0This car is so 'Crisp' - pun intendedMarch 2nd, 2022 at 10:01am EST$3,500 bid placed by @MichaelmandoMarch 2nd, 2022 at 9:22am EST$3,250 bid placed by @rebelcpa14March 1st, 2022 at 5:53pm EST$3,000 bid placed by @Joshuaslife59February 28th, 2022 at 11:04pm EST$2,750 bid placed by @TalalFebruary 28th, 2022 at 12:59pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0Additional photos of the trunk floor/spare wheel well have been added to the gallery. February 28th, 2022 at 12:55pm ESTthembmarket (691) 0@joshuamedvin Josh - all auctions have a reserve unless the title states "NO RESERVE" and the description states the car is being offered without reserve. Also, as a reminder to all bidders, it is against the terms of service to ask about the reserve price amount during the pendency of an ongoing auction. Thank you and good luck!February 28th, 2022 at 11:03am ESTjoshuamedvin (0) 0 Is this a Reserve or a No-Reserve Auction? If the former, has Reserve been met? Thanks again, JoshFebruary 28th, 2022 at 11:02am EST$2,500 bid placed by @MichaelmandoFebruary 28th, 2022 at 10:49am ESTjoshuamedvin (0) 0Lovely!February 27th, 2022 at 12:09pm ESTmbvcars (0) Seller 0@WalidMB will send you all the pictures tomorrow.February 27th, 2022 at 12:08pm ESTmbvcars (0) Seller 0This engine is definitely much quieter than a 240D. I did not notice any unusual noises. I’m not sure if this gearbox is different from the 240 D. Thank you for your interest.February 27th, 2022 at 11:59am ESTWendall (2) 0Anyone know if this is the same gearbox as the manual 240D? I'm intrigued but my manual 240D was unbearably loud on the highway. Or if perhaps the gas motor is quieter? Thanks.February 26th, 2022 at 1:09pm ESTWalidMB (1) 1Hi, is it possible to include detailed pictures for; - the trunk floor, - spare wheel & whatever tools - floor pans from inside (front and rear) - any factory records, bills & records? Thank,February 26th, 2022 at 11:28am EST$2,250 bid placed by @BadDoggFebruary 26th, 2022 at 9:49am ESTthembmarket (691) 1@zoccierampqt Update has been made, thanks!February 26th, 2022 at 9:32am ESTmbvcars (0) Seller 0@zoccierampqt , its typo or an error from the site, we already messaged MB Market to take care of this. Thank you for noticing and pointing out.February 25th, 2022 at 9:02pm ESTzoccierampqt (23) 0Please correct listing title, this is a 230CE and not 280CEFebruary 25th, 2022 at 5:38pm EST$2,000 bid placed by @allmack