1986 Mercedes-Benz 300E

22 CommentsPosted as: ClearPOST COMMENT March 13th, 2023 at 7:19am ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0It’s the smart thing to do.March 13th, 2023 at 12:10am ESTheyedweirdo (48) 0@cdwatnsu I'm intrigued by this comment as a peruse sold auctions 1. The sale price on this car doesn't appear to be a premium, if anything right around or even under market value for the miles so I'm wondering what has caused a delta in expectation when overlaid with price paid. Unless the car was a hidden salvage or rusted through trunk/bottom of doors I'm not terribly sure how much could be THAT wrong 2. In my experience any used Mercedes, even the best maintained and high tier cars have required at least 2-5k in maintenance for both required and preventative (C43, S55, 280se's etc). After all this is not a new car 3. I bought a w111 250se coupe once, and my pre purchase inspection showed up with 6k of repairs... in reality I bought the car, spent about $1000 on must-do's and the rest was not even needed so much so I couldn't for the life of me recall what they were... if you ask a mechanic to find things, they will. good luck with the car, its my favorite color and no doubt worth investing some $ to make it even better as it sounds like its not where you want it to be. You are in it for the price of a pretty crappy old civic at this point. Oh and on second vieweing of the pics aside from a couple body dings in line with age, I"m seeing an incredible interior, amazing wood, upholstery, bright orange gauges (dead give away its been garaged), smooth and straight panels aside from those couple dings a PDR guy could remove and underneath looks pretty acceptable, appears to be some corrosion on the bolts... typical for a midwest car but doesn't appear to have any signs of anything beyond that... so upon reflection, I think this was a great price for what the car gives... a 4k w124 with 165,000 would look like an absolute dog next to this... so really... what is wrong with it I wonder March 12th, 2023 at 2:41pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0I’d advise everyone to get a Pre-Purchase Inspection..February 16th, 2023 at 7:21pm ESTnrajput90 (5) 1Wow!! What are collection. I’m envious! Hope this one is just as good as your green wagon.February 16th, 2023 at 6:49pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0@nrajput90 my name on Cars & Bids is W124Lover…that’s where I bought my wagon. These are great cars. I just wanted a pre-facelift, classic car. The E 320 are too new for me, lolFebruary 16th, 2023 at 6:47pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0@nrajput90 Thank you, and no sir. I’ve owned 5 x W124 (wagon, coupe and sedans), a W201, W126 and w V140.February 16th, 2023 at 6:43pm ESTnrajput90 (5) 0Congrats @cdwatnsu ! Excellent deal. Is this your first W124?February 16th, 2023 at 5:58pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0@Youngclassicamg sent you an email. I’m going to call later, if you’re available.February 16th, 2023 at 5:47pm ESTnrajput90 (5) 1I recently purchased the '92 300E listed for sale on this site. Just want to say, these are wonderful cars and this one looks like a clean and well-maintained example. Good luck in the last few minutes of the auction!February 16th, 2023 at 4:20pm ESTYoungclassicamg (99) Seller 1@cdwatnsu safest method I know of and have used quite frequently. February 16th, 2023 at 4:15pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0I’m in Virginia, so not local. But got it, wire transfer. Is that safe, with all of the scams going on, it seems like forever?February 16th, 2023 at 4:13pm ESTYoungclassicamg (99) Seller 0@cdwatnsu cash or wire transfer are preferred depends if you are local. February 16th, 2023 at 4:11pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0Should I win, what are the types of payment you accept?February 16th, 2023 at 1:11pm ESTYoungclassicamg (99) Seller 0@cdwatnsu hahaFebruary 16th, 2023 at 11:41am EST$6,000 bid placed by @cdwatnsuFebruary 15th, 2023 at 10:10am EST$5,500 bid placed by @Cypressgrove60February 14th, 2023 at 5:55pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0Alright. Everyone, please take a nap for the next three days 🫡🤭😉February 14th, 2023 at 5:55pm EST$5,000 bid placed by @cdwatnsuFebruary 14th, 2023 at 1:16pm EST$2,586 bid placed by @MurkywatersFebruary 14th, 2023 at 9:39am EST$2,236 bid placed by @Cypressgrove60February 13th, 2023 at 11:32pm ESTDiego79879 (0) 0beautiful carFebruary 12th, 2023 at 7:52am ESTcdwatnsu (32) 1Oh, I see it. Trip doesn’t turn but odometer does.February 11th, 2023 at 11:13pm ESTYoungclassicamg (99) Seller 1@cdwatnsu Hello in the video provided towards the end you can see the odometer moving February 11th, 2023 at 11:55am ESTcdwatnsu (32) 0Do you have a driving video that shows the odometer moving?February 9th, 2023 at 11:15am ESTYoungclassicamg (99) Seller 2Hey guys I am replacing a front tire as I had a blowout today and I had the car at my mechanic and he recommend I get the radiator replaced it does not effect drivability of the car as it is a small slow leak common on these older radiators. I will include a new radiator, thermostat and upper and lower radiator hose in the sale.February 8th, 2023 at 3:19pm EST$1,986 bid placed by @cdwatnsuFebruary 8th, 2023 at 3:19pm ESTcdwatnsu (32) 1Always wanted a North America first year 300 E.February 8th, 2023 at 10:43am ESTKeymasterofGozer (9) 1Let’s get it started! GLWTA!February 8th, 2023 at 10:42am EST$500 bid placed by @KeymasterofGozer