Vintage & Classic car valuation

ajay99 · 14th March 2013, 18:51

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Originally Posted by car love

http://pune.olx.in/urgently-i-want-t...-iid-482396153

Check the price, its got an extra zero

No,it is not an extra zero, the owner is seriously demanding 27 lakhs for a W107 !!!!

Shivraj88 · 14th March 2013, 19:51

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Originally Posted by car love

http://pune.olx.in/urgently-i-want-t...-iid-482396153

Check the price, its got an extra zero

He claims that he has a 15 lakh offer and will sell it if anyone tops it

Stanher · 14th March 2013, 21:04

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Originally Posted by car love

http://pune.olx.in/urgently-i-want-t...-iid-482396153

Check the price, its got an extra zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajay99

No,it is not an extra zero, the owner is seriously demanding 27 lakhs for a W107 !!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shivraj88

He claims that he has a 15 lakh offer and will sell it if anyone tops it

(On a lighter note), it says "GENUINE BUYER CON" in the ad! Does that translate to Caveat emptor??

car love · 14th March 2013, 21:22

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Originally Posted by Shivraj88

He claims that he has a 15 lakh offer and will sell it if anyone tops it

I wonder which scientist made such an offer to him... So he feels if 15 is offered why not 27. I say why not 30 to make it round figure

911varun · 6th April 2013, 17:47

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Originally Posted by duke

1. Am not sure if this is the right thread for the question that I have. Mods, please move as you may deem appropriate.

I've seeked a W124 E Coupe (2-door), in a fairly good condition. However, the car has been dieselised and the original petron engine is not available. I had two questions (1) What would you believe is the right price for this car? and (2) What is the cost of getting the original petrol engine that went into this car?

In a nut-shell is this car restorable?

Hi All,

Does anyone now have an idea of a c124 available for sale? I am keen on buying one, any help would be much appreciated

ajay99 · 6th April 2013, 17:51

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Originally Posted by 911varun

Hi All,

Does anyone now have an idea of a c124 available for sale? I am keen on buying one, any help would be much appreciated

What do you mean by a C124,to the best of my knowledge there was only mercedes W124 and fiat124 platform.I assume you must be looking for a W201 the economy benz of the eighties!!

911varun · 6th April 2013, 17:54

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Originally Posted by ajay99

What do you mean by a C124,to the best of my knowledge there was only mercedes W124 and fiat124 platform.I assume you must be looking for a W201 the economy benz of the eighties!!

No I mean the coupe version of W124, which is also called the C124 or CE-Class.

ajay99 · 15th May 2013, 17:00

When will such a classic car valuation tool become available in INDIA?
http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch

kevinephraim · 15th May 2013, 17:04

I think one word will sum it up.. NEVER.

ajay99 · 15th May 2013, 19:05

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Originally Posted by kevinephraim

I think one word will sum it up.. NEVER.

I am not so pessimistic about that .Hope we could be able to say ""NEVER say Never again"'

vintageman · 15th May 2013, 23:19

Hello All ,

Back on this thread after a long time , below please find price as quoted for various cars - if I do not get them - no regrets :

By the way , I always use a middleman - it helps both the buyer and seller :

Instructions to the middleman :

Rs 15000 - Rs 18000 for the car pictured

Regards
Chauhan

harit · 17th May 2013, 11:36

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Originally Posted by vintageman

Hello All ,......Instructions to the middleman : Rs 15000 - Rs 18000 for the car pictured Regards Chauhan

Wow, a car cheaper than a bike

. What would be the value of metal as scrap? BTW, is that a car or its skeletal remains.
Actually quite clever, this being a convertible. Hope you get her

Cheers harit

vintageman · 28th May 2013, 19:12

Hello Harit ,

Thank you , for your wishes . If I get her - will restore her . Something to do as I grow old.

Regards
Chauhan

Jeroen · 28th May 2013, 23:23

Interesting thread. I read it carefully.

In the end any price for any car is totally subjective. If the buyer feels the car is worth it, that's what he/she will pay. Whatever the rest of the world thinks. Nobody is putting a gun to your head and is making you pay. It's everybody's own decision.

I'm always a little curious about why you people are so hung up on the value. Either you feel its appropriate or you don't. Who cares what others think. If you buy a classic as an investment it might be different. If you're just a petrol head that like a particular car/brand/model why don't just buy. Who cares about what it will be worth in ten years?

I only worry about what I can afford now. I enjoy my classic cars as much as I can. If I ever sell them, I will see what I get for them. It doesn't worry me now.

Each to its own of course, but try and live in the presence is my motto. What happens next is difficult to predict at best so why worry?

Jeroen

Right · 10th July 2013, 22:34

SOS call out to the Mercedes experts on the thread. What would be the right price to pay for a 1972 W115. Its a Right Hand Drive. The gentlemen who is selling lives in the neighbourhood and claims to be the second owner (I didn't get to see the papers). He has restored cars in the past and seems to have done fair amount of work on the car - does not need an immediate restoration - there was limited space in his garage to move around, but did't seem to have any major rust issues. The best part all trimmings are except for a couple of chrome bits are on and a little shy of gleaming.

Now the catch, the gentleman claimed the car was originally a petrol (200) and he replaced the engine with a 240 diesel. However the car had all the elements of a 250 diesel (had a double bumper). I have good reason to believe it was a 250, need help in checking if it still is one. What should I look out for in the engine bay that would confirm that its a 250?

Also, need urgent advice on the price - if it is a 250 indeed and also what would be a good amount to pay in case its had an engine swap?

Many thanks in advance.

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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: Vintage & Classic car valuation Hello All , Back on this thread after a long time , below please find price as quoted for various cars - if I do not get them - no regrets : By the way , I always use a middleman - it helps both the buyer and seller : Instructions to the middleman : Rs 15000 - Rs 18000 for the car pictured Regards Chauhan Attached Thumbnails
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vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: Vintage & Classic car valuation Hello Harit , Thank you , for your wishes . If I get her - will restore her . Something to do as I grow old. Regards Chauhan
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Jeroen Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Delhi Posts: 8,129 Thanked: 51,227 Times View My Garage	Re: Vintage & Classic car valuation Interesting thread. I read it carefully. In the end any price for any car is totally subjective. If the buyer feels the car is worth it, that's what he/she will pay. Whatever the rest of the world thinks. Nobody is putting a gun to your head and is making you pay. It's everybody's own decision. I'm always a little curious about why you people are so hung up on the value. Either you feel its appropriate or you don't. Who cares what others think. If you buy a classic as an investment it might be different. If you're just a petrol head that like a particular car/brand/model why don't just buy. Who cares about what it will be worth in ten years? I only worry about what I can afford now. I enjoy my classic cars as much as I can. If I ever sell them, I will see what I get for them. It doesn't worry me now. Each to its own of course, but try and live in the presence is my motto. What happens next is difficult to predict at best so why worry? Jeroen
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Right Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 9 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Vintage & Classic car valuation SOS call out to the Mercedes experts on the thread. What would be the right price to pay for a 1972 W115. Its a Right Hand Drive. The gentlemen who is selling lives in the neighbourhood and claims to be the second owner (I didn't get to see the papers). He has restored cars in the past and seems to have done fair amount of work on the car - does not need an immediate restoration - there was limited space in his garage to move around, but did't seem to have any major rust issues. The best part all trimmings are except for a couple of chrome bits are on and a little shy of gleaming. Now the catch, the gentleman claimed the car was originally a petrol (200) and he replaced the engine with a 240 diesel. However the car had all the elements of a 250 diesel (had a double bumper). I have good reason to believe it was a 250, need help in checking if it still is one. What should I look out for in the engine bay that would confirm that its a 250? Also, need urgent advice on the price - if it is a 250 indeed and also what would be a good amount to pay in case its had an engine swap? Many thanks in advance.
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