Recently picked up a '92 2.5 turbo for $4k. It needs a little work but nothing I can't knock out over the next month or so.

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1st was 83 300D in 2005 for $3000 it had 292K on it when I got it and it being my first MB purchase I think I paid about $1000 more than I should have, but I love it and think it turned out OK.

2nd was 78 280CE last month for $2500 - this was a sweet deal because of low mileage and excellent condition - I would have paid up to $4k if bidding had gone higher.

John

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John Hughes, was in Landstuhl, Germany but currently in San Antonio, TX


1978 280CE Astral Silver now 59,xxx miles and counting "Silber-Kugel"
1986 300E Black Pearl Metallic 143,xxx miles 5-spd daily driver w/ blk leather "Schwarz-Schönheit"
1989 190E 2.6 (euro) 5-spd Desert Taupe 112,xxx kms Had to leave behind in Germany!!! "Helga"
1983 300D Pastel Beige now 312,xxx + miles SOLD

OBK#24

You gotta figure though $2500 to drive a MB isn't a bad price - sometimes doubling the cost of your purchase still works out to be a good deal in the long run.

John

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John Hughes, was in Landstuhl, Germany but currently in San Antonio, TX


1978 280CE Astral Silver now 59,xxx miles and counting "Silber-Kugel"
1986 300E Black Pearl Metallic 143,xxx miles 5-spd daily driver w/ blk leather "Schwarz-Schönheit"
1989 190E 2.6 (euro) 5-spd Desert Taupe 112,xxx kms Had to leave behind in Germany!!! "Helga"
1983 300D Pastel Beige now 312,xxx + miles SOLD

OBK#24

1998 E320 sedan-$9,000 95k mi sold for $8500 115k mi two years later(I got tired of dealing with rust)
1995 E320 wagon- $7200 105k mi, great car
1999 e320 wagon- $12000, 83k, just bought, we will see
1977 450 sel- free from uncle who wanted it out if his garage, but he paid $24,000 for it in 1977

If you do the work yourself, Mercedes is the best bang for your buck, and you get to drive a nice car too!

Greg

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tgmiller77
1997 Land Rover Discovery 158,000
1995 E320 Wagon 132,000mi
1999 E320 Wagon 97,000mi

I bought my 86 300 SDL for $500 . The owners daughter was driving it when she had a blow out and found she couldn't remove the wheel. It has a case of seized lug nuts.I've gotten 3/4 of them off and am also bringing all the maintenance needs up to date.

I bought a 83 300D Turbo from the original owner for $3,000. It has 201,000 miles with no rust or dents. Original paint, etc. I made a list and ordered about $1,000 worth of parts for the A/C, Steering and misc stuff to make it better. The car has been kept under a carport all its life. I think I got a deal, but I really don't know that much about these cars...yet. KRW

Just bought a 1999 CLK320 Black/Black 106K for $7,000

That sounds like a great deal. I just bought a 97 E420 with 120K for $6,000.

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85 300CD Signal Red/Tan sold
83 300D Manganese Brown 109K
97 E420 Midnight Blue 197K sold
98 BMW 328i Vert White 100K, sold
95 BMW 525i White 125K, sold
93 BMW 525iT Red 193K, sold
95 E320 Green Wagon 125K, sold
94 E320 White 127K, sold
85 300SD 156K Grey (Annie), sold
84 300D Lapis Blue 170K (Judy), sold
99 ML 320 Black (lease), 1998 C230 White (lease)
00 Honda S2000 Red (lease)
86 Mercedes 300E (sold)
84 Porsche 911 Red (sold), 1965 Porsche 911 White (sold)

Bought in 2001 a 1985 500sel with 100k for $7,500 and now has 215k miles. Car was mint and still is almost mint. I think is was a good deal. Only major investment was a/c compressor.

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Karl
1994 E320
1985 500sel
1972 350sl

I paid 1,500. for a 1995 C 280 with 75K last year. Thought this was a good deal. I am looking for a replacement MBZ for our 1990 300 SEL, does anyone know the GOOD years for used Mercedes? What years should I avoid?

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LGP
1990 300SEL
1995 C280
1957 Chevy Bel Air 4 door sports sedan
www.billpurdom.com

You guys make my cry with all the good deals. I think I paid too much for my ride. So much that I am embarrassed to tell. If only I had found this forum earlier.

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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011

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1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007
Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE

2007 E550 new. about 70K after tax, plates etc. Not many E550's seen in this part of the country. People probably worried about operating costs. Maybe those folks would be more comfortable driving a Chevy or Ford.

88 300E Feb.07 89K $1800 needs a little work, but drives terrific! Just drove to Key West (4 hours each way) with no problems.

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1992 400E current
1988 300E sold
1973 280C totalled
1973 280SEL never got it running
1971 250C my first love but rusted out

Looks like there is a big difference in price between W124 300E and W124 300CE for the same age and conditions. 1988 300CE with 90K sells often around $4-$5K. One seems to be better off (budget wise) with the Sedan version.

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1996 E320 since 1/16/08, 171K miles as of Feb 2011

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1989 300CE - R.I.P. Dec 29 2007
Other MBs (sold): 1992 300E-24 - 1979 350SLC - 1984 230E - 1990 300CE

I just paid 3k for an 82 300D (250k) awesome condition in and out and that price is a steal up here in Canada. They are still going for between 5-8k for the 80-85 123 diesels...So I hope it was a good deal but I think it was.

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1982 300D Silver/Blue 612000kms (Sold 2010) Now at 660000kms, original engine, original tranny.