560SEL, 6.3, 6.9 performance

Capri

My E430 0-60 is 6.1sec

560SEL 0-60 is 7.0sec

300SEL 6.3 0-60 is 6.9sec

450SEL 6.9 0-60 is 7.0sec

So why do I desire a 6.9 / 6.3 /560 - 560 being most affordable (tho my 430 is worth SFA at this point )

No desire for this tho' :P http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/w109-6-3/7228182

MAYBE http://cars.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-500-sel/7208679 IF he bothered getting paperwork !

Esel

VAT, duty will be payable on a Jersey import....

Capri

Esel wrote: »

VAT, duty will be payable on a Jersey import....

Better to 'import' it to NI, then 'import' it here Remember years ago all the major car co's 'sold' cars to Jersey hire firms for 6 months then re-imported them to the UK to be sold as low mileage used cars at the main dealers. :cool:

w124man

My E430 0-60 is 6.1sec and is reliable

560SEL 0-60 is 7.0sec and they cost a f*cking fortune if the rear suspension goes

300SEL 6.3 0-60 is 6.9sec see above plus rust issues

450SEL 6.9 0-60 is 7.0sec see above

So why do I desire a 6.9 / 6.3 /560 - 560 being most affordable (tho my 430 is worth SFA at this point )

Buy a 300 SE and put the 430 motor into it!

Capri

w124man wrote: »

My E430 0-60 is 6.1sec and is reliable

560SEL 0-60 is 7.0sec and they cost a f*cking fortune if the rear suspension goes

300SEL 6.3 0-60 is 6.9sec see above plus rust issues

450SEL 6.9 0-60 is 7.0sec see above

So why do I desire a 6.9 / 6.3 /560 - 560 being most affordable (tho my 430 is worth SFA at this point )

Buy a 300 SE and put the 430 motor into it!

One of my 'ideas' was to put the V8 in an early Vito :eek::eek:


http://www.motortrend.com/classic/features/c12_0603_mercedes_benz_sedan_comparison/

DJD

There's a 6.9 for sale on carzone at the mo.
Would post a link, but getting an error when I try

Dades

DJD wrote: »

There's a 6.9 for sale on carzone at the mo.
Would post a link, but getting an error when I try

This is the link here.

You can't post links on Boards until you've got 50 posts to your name (it's an anti-spam thing).
It'll be 2019 at your present rate!

DJD

Dades wrote: »

This is the link
You can't post links on Boards until you've got 50 posts to your name (it's an anti-spam thing).
It'll be 2019 at your present rate!

Thanks,
Slowly getting there

johnty56

Dades wrote: »

This is the link here.

You can't post links on Boards until you've got 50 posts to your name (it's an anti-spam thing).
It'll be 2019 at your present rate!

Anyone know how much they are asking for it?

Capri

POA again - just put a blooody price up and be done with it I say :mad:

Here's one, with issues, in the US for $5k+ http://www.ebay.com/itm/321452576217?item=321452576217&pt=US_Cars_Trucks

Think I'd prefer to get something 'cheap' that needs work, than pay a mint for one that starts giving problems one you've paid over the bobs

Capri

I've spent the day kicking dogs and killing flies :eek:

I saw this last night, spent the night raiding the piggy banks and found my communion money only to find out he'd sold it when I phoned him this morning - a 6.9 for €895 :eek::eek:

'Our' Matt Roche put this ad up yesterday -

1978 Mercedes 450 SE 6.9L V8. I have been asked by my friend, Pat to advertise this car for him. The car is not for the faint hearted, as it will need complete restoration, but it would be a real beauty when it is finished. it does start and drive. The upholstery is pretty good, I believe it is leather. It is on U.K. Plates, so it will need to be cleared if it going on Irish roads, but in restored condition, these cars make BIG money in the U.K. For further details call Pat on 087712****. Please do NOT call me as I know nothing about the car. NO timewasters, private No. or Txts. Thank you for looking.
Price: € 895

mattroche

Capri, believe me, you saved yourself a load of work, I refused it for E500. It would have taken a LOT of time and money to make anything of it. I would have had no problem if you had phoned me, but I did not want every Tom, Dick & Harry, calling me, & the good side is you still have your communion money!!

Capri

Rust, or engine issues Matt

I DID see that Aussie chap that needed 3 shells to make one good roadworthy 6.9 (and Australia is fairly dry/rust free place ), but at the end of the day even if I had to knock down a wall and put it in the living room as 'Art' I probably would have :rolleyes:

6.9 is the 'holy grail' and I'm still keeping the communion money in a safe place for the next one

(We're talking obsession/addiction here )

mattroche

Capri, not just rusty, but quite rotten, as I said, not for the faint hearted. I would not be surprised if it was not back on D.D. again.

Capri

mattroche wrote: »

Capri, not just rusty, but quite rotten, as I said, not for the faint hearted. I would not be surprised if it was not back on D.D. again.

Back on DD with a 0 on to the €895 possibly ! :rolleyes:

As I said I knew of the (dry country)Aussie one's problems so a UK (salted roads) one WOULD have 'underfloor airconditioning' on it as well

The ol' 'want-want' is beginning to wear off as the hours pass :P

john hanrahan

hi

i was wondering is this the same car? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171441973891?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

same 6.9 i mean as on done deal a few months ago

mattroche

Yes John, that is the same car, it had been re-sprayed, I am surprised that there are no bids so far. See earlier posts.

john hanrahan

thanks matt

if he did a good repair it would be worth some money, i have a 450se myself that needs body work and the quotes are high.

great cars

mattroche

John, have a look at my Volvo 343 on D.D., had it re-sprayed last week, or the Merc, 280CEW, which also had a complete re-spray. The people I use are new Irish, and do excellent work, at what I consider very reasonable prices. ( E 1500 ) You are welcome to come and have a look, and judge for yourself. Just give me a call.

johnty56

New Irish? Is that a football team?:)

mattroche

The Mercedes 450 has been sold or withdrawn, there were no bids on it. Possibly sold it privately.

Capri

mattroche wrote: »

The Mercedes 450 has been sold or withdrawn, there were no bids on it. Possibly sold it privately.

Wonder how that compares with similar advertised on US/UK ebay, are they sticking as well ?

john hanrahan

he had it listed twice he just removed the duplicate listing

finishes tonight

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171441992533?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Capri

john hanrahan wrote: »

he had it listed twice he just removed the duplicate listing

finishes tonight

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171441992533?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Looking at the photos on ebay I think he would have been better just flipping it - the paint job looks ok but the engine and interior shots tell another story, not to mention the location in a yard and the rear suspension up in the air

I would have given it a lovely home in my living room, IF I'd been quick enough :rolleyes:

mattroche

Sold to-day for £ 3110 = Approx E 4,000. A nice little bit profit, good luck to him.

Capri

mattroche wrote: »

Sold to-day for £ 3110 = Approx E 4,000. A nice little bit profit, good luck to him.

Still have a space in my front room for the next one that pops up