advice please... possibly my first classic mercedes - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

cali420 · #1 10-08-2009, 08:39 PM

hi,
ive been wanting a w108 for some time now, but for 450$ i would be buying it from a lady whos husband passed while he was restoring it. after he passed she started driving it with no oil. the engine seized, so it needs to be replaced (which i can and would be willing to do if the car model is worth the time). the interior is in good condition also.
i was wondering if this car is a good deal or not. if so, what other engines could i mount in it?
thanks

edit: i apologize its a 250 4 door.

strelnik · #2 10-08-2009, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by cali420

hi,
ive been wanting a w108 for some time now, but for 450$ i would be buying it from a lady whos husband passed while he was restoring it. after he passed she started driving it with no oil. the engine seized, so it needs to be replaced (which i can and would be willing to do if the car model is worth the time). the interior is in good condition also.
i was wondering if this car is a good deal or not. if so, what other engines could i mount in it?
thanks

If you don't need extensive frame work, it's a good simple car to start with, and you're living in the right climate for it

tonkovich · #3 10-08-2009, 09:03 PM

just a 250? no "s"? no "se" ? not too collectible.

also, w108 with stacked headlights is the look you want.

cali420 · #4 10-08-2009, 09:24 PM

thanks guys! much appreciated...

i agree, the 108 is a beauty. maybe i should just hold out. i've even been collecting parts for a 108 as i see them in the junk yards. its hard to find a cheap one that isnt rotted out.

Wodnek · #5 10-08-2009, 11:26 PM

That looks like a 115, not a 108.
That said, it looks clean in the picture.

alabbasi · #6 10-08-2009, 11:31 PM

Yep, that's a W114. If you want a W108, then you need to be looking for one of these:

cali420 · #7 10-09-2009, 12:38 AM

yeah. ive been wanting a w108. however, i came across this car by chance and wanted to see what you all thought about the car. heres another pic.

riorust · #8 10-09-2009, 12:56 AM

That looks like a very nice car for $450.00, if you are comfortable doing the motor, I would say you have nothing to lose.

Just a note though, in the second picture, the passenger side fender and headlight appear lower than the drivers side.

cali420 · #9 10-09-2009, 01:07 AM

alabbasi,
is that your car?

very nice! thats exactly what i want. yup.... i think im going to hold out on this car.
one more question... am i allowed to be in the vintage room if theres no need for me to be in here (other then to learn)?
because im getting a w108. soon, i hope.
if not ill have to settle with the grumpy guys on the w126 benzworld forum....everytime i ask a question in there i get scolded by someone.
have a good night all.

cali420 · #10 10-09-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by riorust

That looks like a very nice car for $450.00, if you are comfortable doing the motor, I would say you have nothing to lose.

Just a note though, in the second picture, the passenger side fender and headlight appear lower than the drivers side.

thats what i was thinking also. but then i got to thinking that by the time i found the engine and got it running i would have found my 108 and then id have two vintage mercedes ...... wait. yeah, maybe thats what ill do.

2 cars... party

i hadnt noticed the headlight thing until you mentioned it. ill check it out. thanks

alabbasi · #11 10-09-2009, 08:05 AM

That was my car, I sold it about a year ago to a fellow who shipped it to Spain. The 250 is a nice car. My father owned one when they were new. It's the first car I remember.

W114's are excellent drivers. They are comfortable and very chuckable.

Mike D · #12 10-09-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by alabbasi

W114's are excellent drivers. They are comfortable and very chuckable.

Chuckable? Ya gotta explain that one to me Al. To me, "very chuckable", means easily thrown away. I'm guessing you mean "nimble" as in, you can "chuck" it about in the curves.

cali420 · #13 10-09-2009, 09:56 AM

thats a gorgeous car. i like that color.

chuckable.?.?.? i was wondering about that also.

alabbasi · #14 10-09-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Chuckable? Y...I'm guessing you mean "nimble" as in, you can "chuck" it about in the curves.

Yep, that's exactly what I meant. Compared to my old 250CE, my W108 and W116 corner with the finesse of an elephant on roller skates.

meltedpanda · #15 10-09-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by cali420

alabbasi,
am i allowed to be in the vintage room if theres no need for me to be in here (other then to learn)?
because im getting a w108. soon, i hope.
if not ill have to settle with the grumpy guys on the w126 benzworld forum....everytime i ask a question in there i get scolded by someone.
have a good night all.

, not only welcome, but very welcomed, you will find all of us here, except for an occasional bad day

to be more than willing to help, and just discuss , well , pretty much anything...
Just remember to search for past answers to common issues, although I give newbies some latitude.

Make your questions as specific as possible, always include year and model.
Other than that - welcome, good luck on your search. Post in the wanted section - probably one of the guys or gals knows of one for sale