Author Topic: I HOPE HE GETS HIS 75 GRAND!!! (Read 31607 times)

TA250SL · « **Reply #50 on:** September 29, 2005, 21:01:08 »

And another post from the seller mkw...

http://pagoda113.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/2076001521/m/508104069

Tom
1967 250SL
Los Angeles

TR · « **Reply #51 on:** September 29, 2005, 21:02:13 »

The car seems to look good, but IMO all these sequential listings have become weird.

Tom in Boise
'71 280SL 4-spd, signal red w/lt. tan interior, restored/enhanced

hauser · « **Reply #52 on:** September 29, 2005, 21:16:10 »

The service manual final bid was a shocker! It's hard to believe this thing went for $1325.00[:0].

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

Douglas · « **Reply #53 on:** September 29, 2005, 21:30:40 »

I am flabbergasted. Is this a joke? A used service manual going for over $1,300?

Unlike Louis though, I'm not surprised by the price for the clock. What I don't get is why would you have hidden bidding for a clock. I can understand hidden identities for a car that's conspicuously expensive or for some kind of item that's a bit risque, but a clock?

Finally, what's with the seller of that red SL? Why all the hostility?

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

n/a · « **Reply #54 on:** September 29, 2005, 22:30:46 »

I seriously doubt that this guy is going to get his $1300 for the book. I think someone is playing a joke on him.

I have seen the clock went for over $100 but never over 200.

Louis 70 280sl Red Auto

hauser · « **Reply #55 on:** September 30, 2005, 15:57:08 »

The first time this car was listed the auction was viewed 2401 times. The second listing brought 1010 views. Today the count is at 232 on its first day of a 9 day listing.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

Mike Webster · « **Reply #56 on:** October 01, 2005, 08:29:25 »

Dennis,

Alex Dearborn has a excellent 1969 for sale for $45,000.00. Alex is a straight shooter and a real good guy. He answered a lot of questions for me when I was looking. Although I ended up purchasing a car from someone else, I would not hesitate to buy a car from Alex. The car may be viewed at www.dearbornauto.com.

Mike
1966 230sl silver/red

Chad · « **Reply #57 on:** October 02, 2005, 16:24:16 »

I believe there must be a secret map for the location of tons of buried pirate treasure gold hidden somewhere within that particular copy of mercedes service manual. It really might be a good buy, I can only imagine.

-CD-
1967 230SL, 113.042 10
1983 300TDT, 123.193

TheEngineer · « **Reply #58 on:** October 02, 2005, 17:15:58 »

I bought a BBB from Daimler Benz in Germany. It cost €98.18 It is in German. I preferred that version because the illustrations are a little crisper. At the time, I recall, the english version was available, but I have heard that it may be out-of-print. Still, the price paid at this eBay auction seems ridiculous. I also needed my clock rebuilt: I bought a new VDO clock for about $30 and swapped the guts. It still works. That was about 2 years ago. But I also bought a new clock from Star Quality Parts(800 782-7199) for $165.00

pagodapete · « **Reply #59 on:** October 03, 2005, 12:26:39 »

I've emailed the seller trying to get specific information but only get back very subjective answers. Any prudent buyer would ask a lot of questions especially if a car is priced above the average car. Seems normal to me that a buyer might want to know how far back the service records go. When I asked about this here is the response I received:
Why does it matter how far back my services records go? The pagoda has been serviced and taken care of very nicely.
All the fenders are original.
The trunk floor is fine.
Have a nice day,
mkw

This would seem to indicate that the records don't go very far back.
This may be a very nice car but without answers to specific questions my comfort level is not very high.

n/a · « **Reply #60 on:** October 04, 2005, 23:14:44 »

I heard this guy is real hard nose. Look in Dorian's site for some of his posts and he will know what I meant. You are wasting your time with him. Personally, I would noy pay any extra for a sun roof on the hard top. I always prefer no top anyway and I do not believe the sun roof is original equipment. He is selling this very high end car on eBay because no consigner would work with him.

Louis 70 280sl Red Auto

TA250SL · « **Reply #61 on:** October 06, 2005, 20:12:16 »

Like this one...

http://pagoda113.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/2076001521/m/7951082801

Tom
1967 250SL
Los Angeles

A Dalton · « **Reply #62 on:** October 06, 2005, 20:25:27 »

quote:
Originally posted by TA250SL

Like this one...

http://pagoda113.com/groupee/forums/a/tpc/f/2076001521/m/7951082801

Tom
1967 250SL
Los Angeles

Yeah... I saw that one thw other day.. the guy is a pisser..
Dorian usually deletes his post and then he post again complaining about it b/c his dues are paid up....

Chad · « **Reply #63 on:** October 06, 2005, 21:45:00 »

Lots of laughs from all this. What motivates this guy to be a conceited jerk??
Remember back - $75,ooo .... yeah right.

-CD-
1967 230SL, 113.042 10
1983 300TDT, 123.193

Douglas · « **Reply #64 on:** October 09, 2005, 08:51:21 »

$32,100 and didn't meet reserve.

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

zanone · « **Reply #65 on:** October 09, 2005, 09:25:13 »

Relisted the auction for same the same price but won't give data plate and data card codes. This car would need to be seen to be believed.

n/a · « **Reply #66 on:** October 09, 2005, 16:03:23 »

What he is saying is: If you want the car, send him the $40K. TRUST ME IT IS GOOD. A waste of time with this guy. He mentioned that someone is flying in from LA to check on the car on Friday. Why Relist? The car must not look as nice in person as in the pictures.

Louis 70 280sl Red Auto

TheEngineer · « **Reply #67 on:** October 10, 2005, 17:00:21 »

Attention Guys: This car is worth a lot of money: It's got an 8-cylinder engine

Other than that, it's just like mine. Gee - I wish I had a eight cylinder: That way, I wouldn't have to break open a four-pack of spark plugs. Always makes me feel bad that I only buy a six-pack

hauser · « **Reply #68 on:** October 12, 2005, 18:10:25 »

SOLD! $40,000.00 Looks likes it's new home will be Scranton, Pennsylvania.

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

hauser · « **Reply #69 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:01:40 »

It's back! Again!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Class-280SL-Mercedes-Benz-SUNROOF_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ6338QQitemZ4582244224QQrdZ1

1969 280sl 5 spd
Gainesville, Fl.

zanone · « **Reply #70 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:16:14 »

He won't answer questions unless you bid $40K! I emailed that I would buy it if he answered data code and data plate info......after I see it of course. This car maybe all there and probably is worth $35K. I doubt he'll reply since he doesn't like to type.

Chad · « **Reply #71 on:** October 13, 2005, 08:53:09 »

Just goes to show you, having a fancy car does *not* give you class.

Perhaps eBay will make $40,ooo off of his auction listing fees by the time this car finds a reputable owner.

-CD-
1967 230SL, 113.042 10
1983 300TDT, 123.193

zanone · « **Reply #72 on:** October 13, 2005, 09:31:14 »

If he runs his business like this auction no wonder he is selling it. He has recent positive feedback from the sale of a later SL so he is playing the "hard to get-eccentric owner"role. What a "Pagoda-tease", I may get him interested and "pull out" at the last second. It does look good and I would go $35K after seeing it.

Douglas · « **Reply #73 on:** October 13, 2005, 11:03:39 »

The constant re-listing must be killing him. I've heard he hates to type . . . .

Douglas Kim
New York, NY
280 SL #016220

n/a · « **Reply #74 on:** October 13, 2005, 18:58:28 »

He is now signaling between $36K and $40K. Dennis, I think you should check it out in person if you are interested.

Louis 70 280sl Red Auto

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