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[idiotgap]

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

[cat220]

idiotgap said:

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

No idea, the seller seems to be into his barges, runs an old rolls etc. Would be nice to think he's just looking for a quick sale a week before Christmas. If it was local I'd go and take a look.

[derin100]

idiotgap said:

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

I think it's probably just as he says...he just wants a quick sale? It appears to be a decent enough, base spec 220 Estate? At this end of the market he could probably stick it out for a £Grand more...but then that might take time on a 220? In this day and age, realistically, what does an extra 1K really buy in the world of repairing cars?

[derin100]

slippery said:

derin100 said:

No pics yet but sounds nice...just nipping in at thread budget?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-740i-V8-Last-Of-The-...

I'm sure it's very nice, but 5 grand for a fifteen year old, non-Sport, 740i?

Ah! True, I didn't notice (and because there are no pics) that it's a non-Sport. But I paid over £4K for my 2001 728i Sport, albeit with significantly lower miles at the time and don't regret paying that kind of money for it.

I was just thinking that at less than £1K more than I paid for my car that might not be a bad deal?

[derin100]

Is this proof that the UK market is way behind Europe?

I would suggest that this would be virtually unsaleable in the UK at even a quarter of the price being asked for it? Yet this LHD seller seems confident:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-740-iL-Auto-LWB-4-4L...

Pre-facelift?...This colour scheme for an E38...This mileage...and then LPG and LWB? In the U.K....£5K? Really?


I don't think so?

[31mph]

That's silly money! Ludicrous!

[dbdb]

I don't know BMW prices, but Jag XJ40 are much, much more expensive on the continent - and in the UK, for that matter, if they are left hand drive. That could be down to supply of RHD being so much greater, but the difference is huge. Several times more for a lhd decent car.

[radiodanno]

derin100 said:

idiotgap said:

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

I think it's probably just as he says...he just wants a quick sale? It appears to be a decent enough, base spec 220 Estate? At this end of the market he could probably stick it out for a £Grand more...but then that might take time on a 220? In this day and age, realistically, what does an extra 1K really buy in the world of repairing cars?

I have dispatched my father to go and have a look at this later today. Fortunately, it's in my home town. Unfortunately, I live 85 miles away and work 120 miles away.

It's not "the one" - but it looks like a good entry to ownership, and should be easy enough to move on when I find my perfect bornite babe.

I've told him to take his wallet...

[CharlesdeGaulle]

radiodanno said:

derin100 said:

idiotgap said:

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

I think it's probably just as he says...he just wants a quick sale? It appears to be a decent enough, base spec 220 Estate? At this end of the market he could probably stick it out for a £Grand more...but then that might take time on a 220? In this day and age, realistically, what does an extra 1K really buy in the world of repairing cars?

I have dispatched my father to go and have a look at this later today. Fortunately, it's in my home town. Unfortunately, I live 85 miles away and work 120 miles away.

It's not "the one" - but it looks like a good entry to ownership, and should be easy enough to move on when I find my perfect bornite babe.

I've told him to take his wallet...

Good for you radiodanno.

If it were closer to me, I'd buy it unseen just because. I'd park it next to mine and then invite the wife to choose which one she wants. And then probably keep both!

At that price, you can't go wrong.

[cat220]

radiodanno said:

derin100 said:

idiotgap said:

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

I think it's probably just as he says...he just wants a quick sale? It appears to be a decent enough, base spec 220 Estate? At this end of the market he could probably stick it out for a £Grand more...but then that might take time on a 220? In this day and age, realistically, what does an extra 1K really buy in the world of repairing cars?

I have dispatched my father to go and have a look at this later today. Fortunately, it's in my home town. Unfortunately, I live 85 miles away and work 120 miles away.

It's not "the one" - but it looks like a good entry to ownership, and should be easy enough to move on when I find my perfect bornite babe.

I've told him to take his wallet...

Excellent, keep us posted. I'm glad it's not near me for that very reason! However you can't really go wrong at that money. Even the private plate must be worth a couple of hundred quid.

[r129sl]

Good luck radioman.

This 260 E we've had before but it looks like the vendor is getting rid of it at any price. Could be a bargain for someone, although it is not perfect:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-F-MERCEDES-W124-260...

[RenesisEvo]

crankshaft said:

I like these too, but the numbers aren't great - compared with say, a 2005 Jag S-type 4.2, it's £500 tax, no better on fuel, over a second slower 0-60, no V8, almost certainly more reliable but...hmm.

Don't suppose GSF has much in the way of bits for a rarity like this, do they?

The S-type does little for me, especially inside, where the Legend strangely I find very appealing, even the wood (which is rare for me). I've ticked off V8 but not V6 which should be smoother, and I'd hope being a Honda that trips to GSF wouldn't be required. I wouldn't consider one if tax/mpg were a concern.

[idiotgap]

cat220 said:

radiodanno said:

derin100 said:

idiotgap said:

cat220 said:

Below thread budget but this s124 (220) looks good value at £795...

http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/173758/1993...

Why is it so cheap?
I'm half tempted even though I've already got one. Either there's something (or a few somethings) up with it or this guy is trying to tank the market just to impoverish me!

I think it's probably just as he says...he just wants a quick sale? It appears to be a decent enough, base spec 220 Estate? At this end of the market he could probably stick it out for a £Grand more...but then that might take time on a 220? In this day and age, realistically, what does an extra 1K really buy in the world of repairing cars?

I have dispatched my father to go and have a look at this later today. Fortunately, it's in my home town. Unfortunately, I live 85 miles away and work 120 miles away.

It's not "the one" - but it looks like a good entry to ownership, and should be easy enough to move on when I find my perfect bornite babe.

I've told him to take his wallet...

Excellent, keep us posted. I'm glad it's not near me for that very reason! However you can't really go wrong at that money. Even the private plate must be worth a couple of hundred quid.

I love the smell of a potential thread purchase in the morning!

[hornetrider]

Ah, this is where it's gone. Missed this thread out of my list!

[hornetrider]

edo said:

phil_cardiff said:

edo said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Mercedes-Benz C Class 3.2 C32 AMG 5dr
56,790 miles
Mercedes C32 amg 56790 miles warranted 2003, mot may 2015, tax feb 2015, this car is in immaculate cond very low miles, very powerful car, tip tronic, winter & summer mode, sat nav, tv, phone, cruise, speed limiter, memory elec seats mirrors, sunroof, phone for more tel, 07539476430,, BLUE, £4,950

I paid more for my E91 with 100bhp less. I'm a moron.

Oooh, I like that a lot.

Yes, Phil, you are

[JF87]

derin100 said:

No pics yet but sounds nice...just nipping in at thread budget?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-740i-V8-Last-Of-The-...

vendor said:

comes with a number plate that starts V8!

Oot.

[RenesisEvo]

idiotgap said:

I love the smell of a potential thread purchase in the morning!

I just noticed that, 20 minutes ago, the thread was updated declaring the car sold. I wonder...

[SuperHangOn]

r129sl said:

Good luck radioman.

This 260 E we've had before but it looks like the vendor is getting rid of it at any price. Could be a bargain for someone, although it is not perfect:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-F-MERCEDES-W124-260...

That delicious. There's a k reg 124 in a similar colour at a house round the corner, very classy. What's wrong with it?

[0a]

r129sl said:

Good luck radioman.

This 260 E we've had before but it looks like the vendor is getting rid of it at any price. Could be a bargain for someone, although it is not perfect:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1989-F-MERCEDES-W124-260...

Oh no! A green, 4 door, 6 cylinder W124 is the last thing I need. Money will be resting in my account later this week. I must resist.

As this is smoke silver it would make an excellent addition to your collection for a mere £3,995

ad said:

6.0 V12 2 door pillarless coupe..

Metallic smoke silver..
Complementing two tone mushroom leather interior trim with suede roof headlining..

2 former keepers and last owner for 13 years..

99,780 miles..
With a full documented Mercedes main dealer and Mercedes specialists service history..

EDIT: link: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C568839

Edited by 0a on Tuesday 16th December 17:00

[0a]

SuperHangOn said:

That delicious. There's a k reg 124 in a similar colour at a house round the corner, very classy. What's wrong with it?

People don't buy cars near Christmas and the 4 door is a limited market. Could be a bargain (or the ad could be hiding something that is only apparent on viewing the car!)