late 107 500SL or 280 pagoda?
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Started searching but can't make up my mind between a late 500SL or a nice 280 Pagoda.
Would be used sparingly on sunny days. Would need to be a sensible reason to justify the purchase to the trouble, along the lines of "great investment"
The 107 has increased in value recently as has the Pagoda but which will be best long term
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
Would be used sparingly on sunny days. Would need to be a sensible reason to justify the purchase to the trouble, along the lines of "great investment"
The 107 has increased in value recently as has the Pagoda but which will be best long term
Your thoughts would be appreciated.
I agree the Pagoda has been or still is relatively undervalued. Up to recently they seem to have been stagnant for years but we can now see an increase.
Maybe they've been held back by the horendous cost of resto and general parts.
We will start to see a divide in values for proper cars with history and the normal run of the mill. Reflecting the cost of restorations too.
Maybe they've been held back by the horendous cost of resto and general parts.
We will start to see a divide in values for proper cars with history and the normal run of the mill. Reflecting the cost of restorations too.
Wise words
I have experience with owning both cars, a Pagoda some 3 years ago and quite briefly and a whole host of W107s but a good few years ago now.
The Pagoda is horendously expensive to maintain and I'm sure reliability might be more of an issue.
I have to say having looked at both a 500SL and a Pagoda this week I'm leaning towards the 500 SL. It's a more practical car and I think I will use it more often and after all do I really need another old sausage.
I think a nice low mileage original 107 is relatively rare. The right car will serve well and I'm pretty sure values will rise over the next 10 years. Still a very pretty car by todays standard and one the War Dept can easily drive.
I'll keep you posted.
I have experience with owning both cars, a Pagoda some 3 years ago and quite briefly and a whole host of W107s but a good few years ago now.
The Pagoda is horendously expensive to maintain and I'm sure reliability might be more of an issue.
I have to say having looked at both a 500SL and a Pagoda this week I'm leaning towards the 500 SL. It's a more practical car and I think I will use it more often and after all do I really need another old sausage.
I think a nice low mileage original 107 is relatively rare. The right car will serve well and I'm pretty sure values will rise over the next 10 years. Still a very pretty car by todays standard and one the War Dept can easily drive.
I'll keep you posted.
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