I need help...I really want to get a W123 coupe, but there are many years and different models to get. I live in South Florida and don't know who to turn to.

I have seen ads for a 1978 280CE w/50K miles for $3200...sold. I saw an ad for a 1983 C (assuming CD) w/50k miles for $3200.

That's a great price for me, but don't know if it's a good deal or not.

Can you help me? Anyone?

Used to have a 230CE, loved it, extremely reliable and excellent drive.
Personnely I'd go for a post 1980 280CE or 300CD (was never offered in the UK ) as they were slightly updated, had improved heating and ventilation, revised seats, updated trim, modernised air-con and optional ABS.

Variants;
230C '77-'80 M115 4cyl Carb. : 109bhp
230CE '80-'85 M102 4cyl Injec. : 136bhp
280C '77-'80 M110 6cyl Carb. : 156bhp
280CE '80-'85 M110 6cyl Injec. : 177bhp
300CD '77-'81 M617 5cyl Diesel : 80bhp
300CD '81-'85 M617 5cyl TurboD : 125bhp

Yup,
I would also go for an 82+ 300CD-T or a well maintained 280CE. I honestly do not want a non turbo 300CD..

an 85 300CD-T with well cared leather interior, and abs would be a dream...

I had a 300CD-T myself - 1983 with 190,000 mi. It was a beautiful car, enjoyable to drive, and man was it strong (good to fend off those stupid boston drivers who can't seem to stop hitting other cars)

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2008 BMW 335i Coupe

Now the problem is finding a good one in South Florida...saw an ad for a 1978 w/50k original miles and original owner..asking $3200.00. It sold the day before I called about it.

I was advised by a MB dealer to avoid the Euro models as parts are very difficult to come by.

I would prefer a 6 cyl. gas engine, but would consider a 4 cyl. gas...I guess that would be a 230C/CE.

If anyone knows of a good 280CE up for sale in So.FL, please let me know.

Thanks guys for your input. I really appreciate it.