whats the value of my car?

[imadoofus]

depending on ones point of view, is it true that the original pre facelift cabrio is more rarer than the post facelift

No, that doesn't depend upon one's point of view at all. It either is rarer or it isn't.

Bear in mind that being a 320 CE, your car was a 'stop-gap'. That engine only went into the pre-facelift cars for a short period before the facelift was introduced (albeit slioghtly later for the cabs than the coupes, IIRC).

I agree that the pre/post facelift thing is subjective, just as is colour. It would seem, however, that more people prefer the facelifts over the older models, and I'm afraid your opinion is the only one that doesn't matter, because you are the only person who will definitely not be buying the car.

 

[big x]

See what Peter Crawley will bid you for it. He is partial to low mileage stock.

http://www.mercedes-crawley.com/Pages/m246ccr.htm

 

[Will]

See what Peter Crawley will bid you for it. He is partial to low mileage stock.

http://www.mercedes-crawley.com/Pages/m246ccr.htm

Yep - they had a very low mileage/fully specced 2.5-16 for sale a year or so back for £18k.

There are buyers out there prepared to pay top money for exceptionally low mileage/mint cars.

Will

 

[imadoofus]

There are buyers out there prepared to pay top money for exceptionally low mileage/mint cars.

But they can afford to be selective, and this one isn't mint.

Car is very tidy, sure some marks etc, but otherwise, this car is extremely rare and suited (whatever that means).

 

[Smiley]

When I said "Not uncommon", that is to be taken relatively. I know of five W124 convertibles for sale with 30k miles or fewer. Three of those are E220's though.

OK understood I was thinking 320s because when I was looking for a w124 cab I would only look at 320s - there seems little point in saving a few £££ and lose the gorgeous six pot engine - the two that you know of are probably the only two in the country - which makes them a tad rare rather than common - it then comes down to the colour, spec and history. For example I bet a 27k mile late model dark colour (azurite or blue / green black with a tan interior with a full Sh would attract a huge amount of interest and would fetch over £15k

 

[imadoofus]

Very possibly, but I tend to believe that they need a credible seller to get the best money. A private seller, or a dealer not known to specialise in these cars will struggle to get top money, and probably wouldn't beat £15k very easily.

 

[Will]

But they can afford to be selective, and this one isn't mint.

Certainly

I'd actually posted before innocently ignoring the rest of the thread/car in question - was more a general statement/reference of the dealer mentioned rather than a commendation of the actual car previously discussed.

Will

 

[Smiley]

Very possibly, but I tend to believe that they need a credible seller to get the best money. A private seller, or a dealer not known to specialise in these cars will struggle to get top money, and probably wouldn't beat £15k very easily.

Not sure - I prefer to buy privately then you can see what the previous owner was really like - I would rather that than buy from someone like Charles ironside and pay his premium for nothing.

 

[imadoofus]

Not sure - I prefer to buy privately then you can see what the previous owner was really like - I would rather that than buy from someone like Charles ironside and pay his premium for nothing.

Fine. I won't argue. But a private seller won't get that top price. And certainly not if he markets it like this one's been so far.

 

[The Boss]

Fine. I won't argue. But a private seller won't get that top price. And certainly not if he markets it like this one's been so far.

Hi.

i have not yet even marketed this car doofus lol

Free forum to get opinions and thoughts.. duh!

hope you all have had a good weekend.

 

[Smiley]

DRV; you do not strike me as the sort of person that is hard up for £15k or 20k, or to whom the difference between selling the car for 10k or 20k is going to change your life. So why not decide the lowest price that you are happy NOT to have the car and then advertise it for that. If you get the price then you sell it, if not then keep it. Simple really.

 

[imadoofus]

DRV; you do not strike me as the sort of person that is hard up for £15k or 20k.

And yet he still decides to sell a car that he loves?

I am a huge fan of the W124 range car..

the w124 is exceptional. The quality surpasses all the other cars i have..

Another reason why i love the W124 cabrio is my fully comp insurance is only £250

I am a huge fan of the W124 series

I use my W124 only once a month for a drive to sunday pub lunch

Hello, i'm considering another w124 cabrio.

I personally am a big fan of the pre-facelift with the bolder grill, but then saying that, the facelift model looks quite elegant.

Here is a thread with my gorgeous w124 cabrio.
I want to get another one for day to day driving as this car is used once or twice a month for a relaxing drive

rare glimpse at my w124 sportline cabrio - my pride and joy!I love the car, but i hate putting on mileage.. it still stands shy of 27k.. every mile counts.. hence im looking at buying a high mileage variant to use more often as it is still the best car i have ever owned.

if i compare all my mercs, the w124 is the most coseting drive, and relaxing

I had my cabrio parked in a car park, and i Kid you not, the cars near me, were an Audi RS4 cabrio 2007 model, a new shape BMW cabrio and had a CLK opposite me, and not being biased, but the w124 looked the freshest in its guise and also the classiest..

 

[Smiley]

And yet he still decides to sell a car that he loves?

Maybe he has changed his mind?

 

[The Boss]

Maybe he has changed his mind?

not changed now kept my mind the same... just understanding the market for my car

 

[imadoofus]

not changed now kept my mind the same... just understanding the market for my car

So you're not actually "looking at selling my cherished car in the coming month" after all?

 

[Deleted member 11979]

So you're not actually "looking at selling my cherished car in the coming month" after all?

Give the guy a break, he only asked a polite question!

 

[Smiley]

not changed now kept my mind the same... just understanding the market for my car

TBH if you do not need the money just keep it - you will regret selling it - it will be really hard to replace it; it is bad enough tracking down a decent 70 or 80k mile one.

 

[kwakdonut]

Personally, I'd keep it and just DRIVE THE DAMN THING!!! That is what it was built for after all......