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Is it a good idea to get a 1983 280CE ?
I found a nice looking 2 owner '83 280CE Coupe I can get through a friend of a friend......
Original owner was an elderly woman down in Miami,FL and it went to her son, who sold it to the current owner who has no interest and need for a gas coupe as his DD is a 300CD. Currently has little under 100,000 miles on it. Cosmetically it is above average with clean body, paint, and only rust is a few dots of surface rust on paint. Interior looks to be in better than average condition for an '83 model. I plan to go see it this week, and most likelly bring it back home. What I know is it runs drives, shifts ok. AC not cold and suspect it is still original R-12. Sunroof is an unknown, however windows all work ok I am told. I have owned 5 Mercedes Diesels and 2 gassers. A 190E and a 300E . If anyone can give me any thoughts on owning an 83 280CE I appreciate all comments . Thanks, Austin ....
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Do you need an eighth vehicle? What would you do with it?
I guessing the answer to the question is - yes get it if you want it. My impression of the M110 is that it is a bit clattery valve train-wise but on the whole a nice engine. By modern standards a bit heavy on fuel use but fitting in with your current stable it would slot quite nicely between the 190E and the 300E as a slightly older gasser
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the m110 is a good motor, just thirsty. oil leaks and fuel consumption. make sure you get service records. valve adjustments are a must every 15k, otherwise you're looking at camshafts. otherwise, an ordinary 123. good luck, chuck.
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Not an ordinary W123. Be prepared for the scarcity of coupe specific parts like every piece of glass and seals, Doors and door seals, Seats and a lot of the interior trim.
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I have a 78 in the garage, I like it but don't find myself driving it very often. Sucks on fuel but its a nice car to drive. If you find a euro its much better car. Euro m110 has a lot more power.
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OK. # 1 my stable is old cars and most are long gone....Right now I have 1 1990 Volvo 760 Turbo Wagon which is expendable...I wish I had 2 or 3 of those cars listed back ...
Gas mileage I tried to check and looks like avg city / hwy is around 20 mpg for an '83 . They are fuel injected and little better than the older carb 280's . Am I right there? I was emailed a bunch of interior pics and unless I destroy the car I do not expect to be needing new glass , seats or major interior pieces.. Weather stripping etc can be found somewhere when needed. I am comparing this to a diesel which is hard to find for under $5K in this condition. AA.
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the coupe aspect is correct, i forgot it's a ce. i had a hard time finding rear windows regs. for a 300ce a few years ago. thanks for the backup, chuck.
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Reasons to buy: You really want a 123 coupe and/or you really want a 123 gasser and/or the price is really cheap. Coupe is a plus to some but a minus to many others. Same with being a gasser. I much prefer a 123 diesel sedan, and incidentally that's what I have.
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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar. 83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles 08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles 88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress. |
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