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Value of Merc 380 SLC

  • 10-07-2010 5:58pm
    #1
    Esto Fidelis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭


    Just wondering if anyone can help me, I am looking for something for the weekends. I seen a 1982 380 SLC and think there a nice motor. Can you please give me a ball park figure say price for low end and high end well looked after. I dont have a very big budget but am trying to gauge the value of these motors. I dont mind a motor that is in need of some work but it mech sound. Also can you help me with tips when viewing, what should I look out for and so on. I did see a 1979 450SLC for €1000 but this has to be a crock for that.

    Thanks in advance


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  • #2
    kasper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,437 ✭✭✭kasper


    it might be a good idea to look at the crock you might get to see for yourself what parts of the car detiorate , you dont have to buy it


  • #3
    jimbobjones40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 134 ✭✭jimbobjones40


    This the €1000 "crock" you were talking about:
    http://mercforsale.ie/cars-classic/cars/450-slc-248.html
    Looks like it's definitely worth a punt.
    Might be interested in it myself if the interior and engine are good.


  • #4
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    slight o/t....but that has to be the worst organised car website I've ever visited.......

    Ode To The Motorist

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  • #5
    68deville
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 494 ✭✭68deville


    corrosion on a,b and c posts and rear valance,bulkhead corrosion could be
    terminal.


  • #6
    Esto Fidelis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 208 ✭✭Esto Fidelis


    Hi jimbobjones40

    dont think thats the same one, the one I saw was advertised in local garage for €1500 but when I called he said a grand. But after speaking to the guy it seems to have a lot of rust. What do you think of the 380SLC on the same website for €3450.


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  • #7
    Dades
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 25,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dades


    Esto Fidelis wrote: »
    What do you think of the 380SLC on the same website for €3450.
    You'll have a couple of years savage motor tax on that before it's eligible for the cheap rate.

    If you take that into account with the price, you should pick up an already sorted, pre-1980 SLC for that money.

    I'd also be concerned when the vendor doesn't show interior shots!


  • #8
    Bigus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,946 ✭✭✭Bigus


    There is/ was one on here in for sale wanted and swaps OKIstag i think


  • #9
    TRNIALL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭TRNIALL


    Bigus wrote: »
    There is/ was one on here in for sale wanted and swaps OKIstag i think
    Was talking to the owner of that car yesterday and its still for sale,its pre 80 so only small road tax;)


  • #10
    okistag
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 914 ✭✭✭okistag


    Bigus wrote: »
    There is/ was one on here in for sale wanted and swaps OKIstag i think

    Yep mine is still for sale, its an 450 SLC, 1979 and cheap road tax and insurance. Open to a sensible offer. PM me if interested.

    DSC_3946.jpg


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