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11-17-2003, 11:12 PM
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1978 280E, Calif car, general questions- available
In the neighborhood there is this car for sale.
White with tobacco interior. W123. Has about 143K miles. Automatic trans. A/C does not work. Has Sunroof. Body is very good and no visible rust. Interior looks good. I have not test driven the car yet.--Soon. The second owner is selling it because she can't afford the repairs so far. She has gone from the dealer to independent mechanics. She bought it from her boss not long ago. 1yr? I've gathered a bit of information on the M110 engine and the Kjet carbs from the archives. Although I do not plan on buying this car, I am curious to test drive this gas engine car. She also wanted my help or opinion on a fair selling price. She hopes to get $3400 for it as-is. I know this is too much but what is your opinion on a price and also the longevity of the engine and trans?? Or other aspects which may soon give up the ghost. The original owner supposedly serviced it ony at the dealer, but she has no service receipts  I imagine that the dealer would have a record if this was true. Thanks for contributing your opinions and insights. Denis
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1979 300D 220 K miles 1995 C280 109 K miles 1992 Cadillac Eldorado Touring Coupe 57K miles SOLD ******************** 1979 240D 140Kmiles (bought for parents)  *SOLD.SAN FRANCISCO/(*San Diego) 1989 300SE 148 K miles *SOLD 
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#2
11-18-2003, 09:41 AM
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Nothing special to note.
It should drive a lot like your 300D, but with a bit less noise and more pep. The trans should start in second unless you pull it down to L. They tend to use oil past the valves at this age, and the ACC is a mess with the servo - amplifier arrangement. I would think anything over $1500 would be doing well as far as price goes.
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Chuck Taylor Falls Church VA '66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe
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11-18-2003, 02:27 PM
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Especially since you hint at it needing work - what type of work? If it's anything more than a tune-up and oil change, expect drastic price decreases.
M110 is pretty reliable I believe. It just needs TLC - like most other engines - to last a long time and run well.
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Current: 2021 Charger Scat Pack Widebody "Sinabee" 2018 Durango R/T Previous: 1972 280SE 4.5 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited "Hefe", 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo "Jeepy", 2006 Charger R/T "Hemi" 1999 Chrysler 300M - RIP @ 221k
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11-18-2003, 09:17 PM
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Carbs
The 280E has K Jetronic Fuel injection, not carbs.
A major plus considering the 78 280's carb. Solex 4A1. - Peter.
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2021 Chevrolet Spark Formerly... 2000 GMC Sonoma 1981 240D 4spd stick. 347000 miles. Deceased Feb 14 2021  2002 Kia Rio. Worst crap on four wheels 1981 240D 4spd stick. 389000 miles. 1984 123 200 1979 116 280S 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille 1971 108 280S
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