210 Vs 124 Diesel Estates on ebay. - MBClub UK

trapperjohn · 11-05-2012, 10:38 AM

I'm watching these two. For me it will be interesting to see the final prices of both.

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DITTRICH · 11-05-2012, 10:56 AM

When the seller has to mention that the tax disc is worth £120 as a plus point...
Both descriptions appear honest, but both cars require substantial investment in order to put right. I bet the 210 has more rust than the 124

SilverSaloon · 11-05-2012, 10:57 AM

the W124 should fetch the highest price. however the paintwork lets it down.

overall the W124 would be a better car methinks, but i'm biast

stevieb15 · 11-05-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by trapperjohn

I'm watching these two. For me it will be interesting to see the final prices of both.

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

What a pair of dogs, I'm surprised anyone has bid on either.

stephen coy · 11-05-2012, 11:24 AM

Seems surprising that the w124 has attracted the amount bid, given the condition and faults described.Perhaps ok as a smoker till the ticket runs out, or for someone who knows his way and at home round the w124's.

I would rather splash out another 1k or 2 on a sorted car, rather than put money into an example such as that.

millo777 · 11-05-2012, 02:03 PM

Normally I'd prefer a 124 over a 210 every time, but of those 2 the 210 looks much better and of course has the benefit of a turbo. That 124 diesel looks like it's been beaten to within an inch of it's life.

SilverSaloon · 11-05-2012, 05:50 PM

its a shame when you see these things, both of these will be bought and run until the next MOT fail and then squashed i suspect. Good news is the more old smokers that die the higher my two appreciate

Charles Morgan · 11-05-2012, 08:38 PM

That 210 looks reasonable to me.

Dieselman · 11-05-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverSaloon

its a shame when you see these things, both of these will be bought and run until the next MOT fail and then squashed i suspect. Good news is the more old smokers that die the higher my two appreciate

I have experienced that on a couple of my cars. They could be bought for very little but are now appreciating nicely.

SilverSaloon · 11-05-2012, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselman

I have experienced that on a couple of my cars. They could be bought for very little but are now appreciating nicely.

W124 is in the same situation W123 was several years ago now. all the old bangers are showing up cheap at the moment. good bargains can be had in the mix of them (i bought one infact!).... the less remain, the more they appreciate. however the parts prices probably also go up! not that i ever plan to sell them mind, i love both the W124's to bits, they are just so good on so many levels.

Dieselman · 11-05-2012, 08:57 PM

The trouble with W124 is that there are too many of them and they do rust quite heavily underneath.

Will an average w124 ever be deemed special enough to be worth anything?

trapperjohn · 11-05-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselman

The trouble with W124 is that there are too many of them and they do rust quite heavily underneath.

Will an average w124 ever be deemed special enough to be worth anything?

In short the answer to that is... No.

I have a belter of a 124 Estate as regards the oily and friction bits. The subframe has been off at the back and new bushes (Merc) put in. Whilst it was off a bit of welding was required around the mounts for the subframe and it was all undersealed afterwards. Its got a leather interior but that's about its only "extra"

My problem is 235K on the clock and flaking paintwork especially on the near side. Whats it worth, to sell - 800 if I'm lucky. Whats it worth to me - Certainly a lot more than 800.

SilverSaloon · 12-05-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by trapperjohn

In short the answer to that is... No.

I have a belter of a 124 Estate as regards the oily and friction bits. The subframe has been off at the back and new bushes (Merc) put in. Whilst it was off a bit of welding was required around the mounts for the subframe and it was all undersealed afterwards. Its got a leather interior but that's about its only "extra"

My problem is 235K on the clock and flaking paintwork especially on the near side. Whats it worth, to sell - 800 if I'm lucky. Whats it worth to me - Certainly a lot more than 800.

pretty much same as me - my car wouldnt sell for much because its used daily and raking up high miles - however i dont plan to sell. i cant see why i would ever want to really unless my situation changes.

trapperjohn · 13-05-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by trapperjohn

I'm watching these two. For me it will be interesting to see the final prices of both.

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Well its finished.

£820 for the 210 and £621 for the 124.

stephen coy · 13-05-2012, 10:02 PM

Assuming the w124 buyer hands over his £621, what should those of us with e300d cars with long T&T's, switchgear/electrical functions present and correct, sound coachwork, interiors and mechanical condition be reasonably worth ?

11-05-2012, 10:38 AM	#1
trapperjohn Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lancashire Car: C250 Estate, 124 30024v D, 124 300CE 24v Posts: 5,893	210 Vs 124 Diesel Estates on ebay. I'm watching these two. For me it will be interesting to see the final prices of both. eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

11-05-2012, 10:56 AM	#2
DITTRICH Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Car: W202 C230K + S124 E300D Posts: 1,506	When the seller has to mention that the tax disc is worth £120 as a plus point... Both descriptions appear honest, but both cars require substantial investment in order to put right. I bet the 210 has more rust than the 124

11-05-2012, 10:57 AM	#3
SilverSaloon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Car: 1994 W124 E300D Estate, 1985 R107 280SL Posts: 7,434	the W124 should fetch the highest price. however the paintwork lets it down. overall the W124 would be a better car methinks, but i'm biast

11-05-2012, 11:24 AM	#5
stephen coy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: nottingham Car: clk 230 Posts: 119	Seems surprising that the w124 has attracted the amount bid, given the condition and faults described.Perhaps ok as a smoker till the ticket runs out, or for someone who knows his way and at home round the w124's. I would rather splash out another 1k or 2 on a sorted car, rather than put money into an example such as that.

11-05-2012, 02:03 PM	#6
millo777 Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Swansea Car: 1997 W140 S600L/1993 W124 320TE Posts: 828	Normally I'd prefer a 124 over a 210 every time, but of those 2 the 210 looks much better and of course has the benefit of a turbo. That 124 diesel looks like it's been beaten to within an inch of it's life.

11-05-2012, 05:50 PM	#7
SilverSaloon Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2004 Car: 1994 W124 E300D Estate, 1985 R107 280SL Posts: 7,434	its a shame when you see these things, both of these will be bought and run until the next MOT fail and then squashed i suspect. Good news is the more old smokers that die the higher my two appreciate

11-05-2012, 08:38 PM	#8
Charles Morgan Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2010 Car: Mercedes W210 E320cdi, 190E 2.0 and a couple of others Posts: 3,480	That 210 looks reasonable to me.

11-05-2012, 08:57 PM	#11
Dieselman Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2003 Car: Peugeot 403 Convertible Posts: 28,783	The trouble with W124 is that there are too many of them and they do rust quite heavily underneath. Will an average w124 ever be deemed special enough to be worth anything?

13-05-2012, 10:02 PM	#15
stephen coy Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: nottingham Car: clk 230 Posts: 119	Assuming the w124 buyer hands over his £621, what should those of us with e300d cars with long T&T's, switchgear/electrical functions present and correct, sound coachwork, interiors and mechanical condition be reasonably worth ?

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