I track the values because #1 boy is still dealing with system failures due to age. Valuations seem to have hit bottom with the real junkers getting ready to hit the parts yards. The few shining examples are still asking decent prices. An S600 will likely never be collectable given the problematic V12 and the highly complex sub systems.
A pretty normal guy can bring a 6.3 or 6.9 car back to drivable, but all the magic computers needed for a V12 just does not pencil out. clay On Feb 9, 2016, at 5:35 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote: > I could make an argument that the SS/SSK and the 600 were the peaks. > > But the 116 and 126 are right up there. The 140 is not the kind of car that > can survive well hundreds of miles from the nearest stealer, like the 116 and > 126 can. 140 is more expensive per mile to own and maintain. The values are > apparent in the used car values. Pre 1992 cars maintianed value much better > than 1992 on. I saw a couple of SLKs sold on fleabay for $2k or less. Those > are not that old. A good 123 will bring more than that. 140s are selling > for less than 126s. > >> I think the peak of MB design and engineering straddles the W116 and W126 >> chassis'. >> >> While I have never owned a W116, and am not terribly excited about their >> looks, they are very luxurious cars for the time and well appointed. I >> would say the same about W126 cars as well, although they're a bit more >> modern without being that much more complex. I like the W126 design better, >> too, although there are those who might describe them as "boxy". >> >> The W140 is a close second, but it's really in a class by itself. Driving >> one of the W140s around the house then getting in one of the other cars >> (W220 or R129) makes the W140 seem so much more refined. They're tanks, for >> sure, but the solid build and classic design makes them very distinctive for >> their time. Everyone knows a W140 is a Mercedes, even without a tristar to >> give it away. >> >> Dan > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
