PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - W123-W124 how hard will it be to adjust?

matthias08 · #1 04-06-2008, 03:55 PM

I've got my 79 240D 4 speed.
its been a great car... i love it... but I'm to the point where I can no longer continue repairs without totally losing my ass on it.

Purchase Price 2,000 plus OH tax, ect.
exaust work 40.00
911 belt work 210.00
Brakes (pads, rotors) 255.00
floor pans 1,000
Exaust (full) 400.00
Slave Cylinder 250.00

it seems as if body work is the only major thing left to do...

it has some rust. none of it is "dangerous" i've had a majority of things patched PROPERLY. paint is needed.

what do you guys think my car would go for on a realistic market?
I'd like to get a bottom dollar of 3K

and if everything checks out tomorrow
i'm graduating to a 1992 300D 2.5T
Black on spotless Black leather
origional owner
newer paint
an honest carfax that shows an accident @ 6K miles 11 months in to the cars life...
265,000 untampered miles
glows and drives great
small/moderate oil leak. not sure where from... (thing checked out tomrrow)
a few little dents/dings/dimples, no paint chip/crack or clearcoat peel
all work done @ local MB dealership & records to prove.

what would/should this car go for realistically?
and could the oil leak be something known in these cars?

how much adjusting does it require to go from a 123 to a 124? I'm just used to not being able to get out of my own way and have come to laugh about it in a fun fashion.