Incredibly Expensive W123 Estate.

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A low mileage 123 Diesel estate IS a very desirable car to a lot of people, especially those with second homes on the continent.
As for Mark Cosovich, I'd really like to know how he came to establish this reputation as the 123 specialist. I've seen a couple of cars that have his name on them and if I were to judge him on only those cars (which I'm not) then I would say the reputation is undeserved.
 
spanner said:
A low mileage 123 Diesel estate IS a very desirable car to a lot of people, especially those with second homes on the continent. As for Mark Cosovich, I'd really like to know how he came to establish this reputation as the 123 specialist. I've seen a couple of cars that have his name on them and if I were to judge him on only those cars (which I'm not) then I would say the reputation is undeserved.
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I think some get serviced spruced and moved on by him but the reputation is earned for the full restoration jobs.
 
Some people seem to be really obsessed with the notion that a person spending £21k is, necessarily, looking for a 'special' car.

There are lots of people who'll think nothing of paying 5 figures for a watch and more for clothes (check out Harvey Nichols) and they don't necessarily want an eyecatching car.

It's way out of my price range but I don't have any trouble believing it'll sell.
 
I'm coming late to the discussion (been away - lousy WiFi, so I gave up trying...), but it looks like a rolling definition of 'mundane' to me; it stirs my blood almost as much as motorised porridge. If anyone were seriously to consider paying that much money for it, one would hope their minder would stop them, and take them back to the nursing home...

Good luck to the dealer, though; it's called capitalism.
 
E55BOF said:
I'm coming late to the discussion (been away - lousy WiFi, so I gave up trying...), but it looks like a rolling definition of 'mundane' to me; it stirs my blood almost as much as motorised porridge. If anyone were seriously to consider paying that much money for it, one would hope their minder would stop them, and take them back to the nursing home... Good luck to the dealer, though; it's called capitalism.
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It's made by the same people that made your car... Why the scorn?

There's a range on offer for a reason - we're all after different things. I, for example, have never ever purchased a saloon. I have over thirty years of buying cars. That's a lot of years without a standard porridge car - but I've no concern about others aspiring to them, loving them, etc...
 
Why the scorn? That sort of money for that car, that's why. Anyone who would seriously consider paying that much for an old, dull, boring, utility vehicle like that, even a low-mileage Mercedes, is surely lacking at least one of their marbles. Somebody mentioned 'Hamburg taxi', and they were spot on. I'd not be so scornful if it was a desirable, aspirational version of a W123, but it isn't.

There's nothing wrong with the car, if that's what you need, and if I needed one, I might buy something like it, but not at that price. Nothing to do with the body style; I'm on my third big estate (E55K now), and before that had several big hatchbacks. My last saloon was a Citroen CX about twenty-five years ago. then I bought a CX estate...
 
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Mercedes-Benz 300TD estate touring 1982 W123 *SOLD SIMILAR REQUIRED* | eBay

So sold and I am not surprised. I liked the green interior. Period colours on a period car are cool.
I would rather have a nice unrestored car than one somebody has taken apart and powder coated. I saw a car Mark C was taking people around at a W123 meet years ago, it really was not well done however he is a good salesman and I guess people who don't know if told by an authority are inclined to believe the sales patter.
As far as a diesel W123, they are lovely. Underpowered but a delight to drive - something I can't put my finger on but worth taking for a spin if you ever get a chance. Hope the new owner enjoys it, he has a classic car he can take the family on holiday in, will never not start and is without a doubt one of Mercedes finest cars.
 
kaapstad said:
Underpowered but a delight to drive .......will never not start and is without a doubt one of Mercedes finest cars.
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Fine when you get them up there, and I agree an absolute delight, a real smile on your face car. I have to say the turbo version is worth the effort if they can be found.
 
I'd vote for a diesel W123 over almost anything else. I acquired my 240TD from my brother in law with 210K miles and drove it for a further 140k miles and sold it with almost exactly 350k. I knew its history and in those 350 thousand miles it had no money spent on the power train except for a clutch plate replacement. It is still out there somewhere in Devon I think with over 380K miles. Looking very tired now. Dove Grey which suited it well and which is why it was known as Bismarck all its life.
 
I really like that, apart from the manual box.
Very retro colours suit it too.

I think lhd is quite a good idea if your going to invest this much money into one, as you will broaden your market come sale time, and personally I have no problem using a left hooker here.

I find estates much more interesting than saloons when it comes to classic cars.
To me, a Ponton Kombi has more kudos than something like a 190sl or even a Gullwing.
 
It does say in the full advert it's sold. 4 star regularly put sold adverts in ebay etc I expect to troll for trade. I have seen cars 'sold' there appear with traders soon after, several of whom have clear trading relationships with them.

They do have a very mixed reputation. I would sup with a long spoon.
 
millo777 said:
I heard recently that Mark Cosovich sold a W123 for £85k, which makes this one seem quite the bargain!
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If that is true, he must be the best used car salesman that ever lived - Arthur Daley eat your heart out
 
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