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11-15-2010, 05:21 PM
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trading my w123 for a w124
I'm thinking about trading my w123 300D for a w124 300D, if I can find the right car. How realistic is this? It seems like the w124s that are in good condition are a little harder to find.
Am I being realistic? Any forum members done such a thing? 
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11-15-2010, 05:23 PM
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trading straight up with someone?
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11-15-2010, 05:25 PM
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I mean... anything is possible... there may be someone out there who dosnt like their 124 and wants a 126 or 123... post and find out,
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11-15-2010, 05:39 PM
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Possibly.
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11-15-2010, 08:16 PM
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The 123 is nicer to look at, more classic, the 124 is nicer to drive. Which do you want? The 124 sedan is also much better protected from body rust.
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11-15-2010, 09:38 PM
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I've never owned a 124, so it's hard to say. I really like my 123 but wouldn't mind something different. The way I see it, if I don't like the 124, I can always sell it or trade it for something else.
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11-15-2010, 09:58 PM
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Sell W123.
Buy W124.  Trading usually entails somebody wanting to "unload" something anyway.....
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11-15-2010, 10:33 PM
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You're probably right. I don't want to trade my car for someones problems. The idea sounded to easy.
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11-15-2010, 10:50 PM
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I've traded cars before, I've always gotten the better end of the trade.
not that I'm a shyster or anything, it's just that I value things I get more than things I am unloading... I mean selling. anybody wanna buy a 240D??
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11-16-2010, 12:15 AM
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11-16-2010, 05:31 PM
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If you're serious about selling yours, PM me. Happy Motoring, Mark
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11-17-2010, 07:39 AM
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I've driven both 123 and 124 cars a LOT. For me it's as simple as this:
The 123 is more simple and easier to work on and the 124 is better in the drivers seat. My $0.02,
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11-17-2010, 07:46 AM
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A properly sorted W123 is a fun car to drive....tough call between W123/W124 for me. I do like our W124 though.
 I prefer the W126 to both, as it is fun AND super comfortable on long trips. The W123/W124 cannot compare in the long trip category.
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11-17-2010, 07:51 AM
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Interesting that you should say that Larry. My W124 is more fun to drive but on long trips, I regularly do 600miles+ journeys, only stopping to refuel, the w123 is my choice every time. Its like comparing an office chair with a lounge chair.
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11-17-2010, 08:31 AM
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it needs a cam, or a head, or an entire motor. I'll keep looking for one. I've satiated my manual MB Diesel desire for the moment with my newly acquired euro 300D 4 speed.
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