Crack pipe or crack pipe?
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Yes, it's in great condition. Yes, it's got one of the better engines. Yes, it's an uncommon and distinctive ride. No, it's not worth $15k. Also it's beige on beige, probably the most boring color combo there is.
The person reading this is a doo-doo head
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@EssExTee This year? Probably NP. Sorry....
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@EssExTee the market IS insane right now...
The odds are good the goods are odd
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@bbg2d I could see price that for a V8 or AMG but not for a run-of-the-mill E-Class.
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@EssExTee You're right, it's not worth 15k. It's probably worth more.
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@EssExTee Looks well cared for. Mercedes convertibles hold their values.
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@EssExTee I LOVE beige
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@EssExTee these trade for that all the time. Just beware of the wiring harness.
Back in the day these were ~80K
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@fintail And from what I remember reading, water would get into certain areas underneath the top and rust inside out.
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@krustywantout I wasn't aware of that, but haven't studied these closely. It wouldn't surprise me, especially at the A-pillar. Any soft top car needs to be kept relatively dry.
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@e90m3 I want to say 92-96 is the timeframe.
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@fintail I always thought it was later than that, but you'd know better than I would.
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@EssExTee seriously I know how oppo is with 100k+ miles on cars but in my experience most people don't maintain their cars enough for that to be ever worth it.
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@MybirdIStheword In general cars with 100k+ miles can be ok, so long as the person maintaining them intends on keeping them. But those aren't the ones for sale, are they?
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@e90m3 I'm pretty sure it's no later than 97. 97 and later 129s and 140s are more desirable than earlier cars partly because of this.
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@EssExTee Seems high to me, but it's also a pretty clean looking classic, and convertibles are always nice, especially in vacation spots. I don't think it's as overpriced as you think.
I'd still prefer an XK or Boxster if I were spending that sort of money on an old convertible.
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What if I really, really don't want an SL?
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@EssExTee Jeeze one near me just sold for like $5,000
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@ForSweden SLK. Or CLK.
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@EssExTee I have a strong, learned disdain for 124's and convertibles, but this is a lot closer to NP than CP. If it's clean enough and everything works, could be possible to flip for an instant profit. People love these for some reason.
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@AMGtech I clearly recall when these were launched - they were meant to be something limited production and tasteful, a "modern classic" of sorts along the line of thought of the late run W111 cabrios. At 80K in 1992 dollars, they cost as much as a new S-class - if MB tried to launch an E-based cabrio for 120K today, the market wouldn't react kindly.
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@fintail Is the back seat usable to adults in the convertible? If so I can see the appeal for someone who wants a couple night out vs. a date night or on the prowl Mercedes.
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@glemon Yep, although not exactly limo-like, a couple of adults could fit. It's effectively a chopped 300CE, I don't think passenger room was impacted much.
