HMC Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Decided to make some space, so decided to move this on. 1998 merc c180 elecance automatic, silver with grey cloth. MOT to July, generally tidy and presentable. As part of a rigourous shakedown for the new keeper I've serviced it and just driven this to Germany, hasn't missed a beat. Sat at 100 with the cruise on no problem etc. New all season tyres. Uses no oil. Over a month the coolant level drops slightly. Definitely no sign of HGF and despite sitting on the m25 for over an hour without moving no running hot or anything like that. Rustwise it's pretty good for one of these- a bit on 3 or the arches and a couple of th door edges, just surface stuff. It's got a couple of small dents and scratches, a crack in the windscreen and occasionally the heater blower makes an odd noise but it works just fine. The bonnet paint is poor but looks ok from a few paces - I think it was taken off to be repainted as it fits ok but it wouldn't have been allowed out of sindelfingen like it. Will do someone a great turn as it's totally dependable (i.e. I drove it to Germany without a second thought) but it's not worth an awful lot really. Shiters price £150Located Tavistock HillmanImp, drum, johngarty and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Holy fuck, that's a lot of car for £150! This place! etc. etc. egg and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 You’re literally ruining my market man! I mean, you could at least try selling a car rather than giving it away!! Anyway, I hesitate to use the word bargain. It’s beyond that. Absurd. But fair play, that’s cheap as it gets. I just spent more than that on a suit. Slartibartfast, Supernaut, alf892 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 If anyone's thinking of driving over to Bulgaria and selling then this might be the 1...... KruJoe and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I was just gonna say that - it's a flipping steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 A Merc for a ton and a half. Bargain of the year? If anyone's thinking of driving over to Bulgaria and selling then this might be the 1...... ....it'll only come back to Britain on Bulgarian plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very tempting.....any idea on insurance? and how bads the tin worm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 My insurance was cheap and re the tin worm is in the ad- for one of these it's not bad at all, surface grot on a couple of door edges and minor bubbles on 3 arches. Front spring perches all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Was this on a classic or "normal" policy.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 I had it on a modern but footman James for one would put in on a classic policy as it's a Mercedes and 15yo is their start point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very tempting.....any idea on insurance? and how bads the tin worm?It's a £150 car! The tyres will be worth the buying price DVee8 and NorfolkNWeigh 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Rang them first,,,,, Did the whole quote to be told at the end they could not provide cover, rules and guidance have changed and they could not advise why they could not provide cover??? Which was helpful...... The amount of cars I have, I probably set off an alarm when I rang up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 It's a £150 car! The tyres will be worth the buying price Deffo- new all season tyres x4 with 1200 miles on them following this trip. alf892 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 any idea on insurance? and how bads the tin worm? 1) It doesn't matter, it's a £150 car.2) It doesn't matter, it's a £150 car. Tadhg Tiogar, twosmoke300, alf892 and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Oh ffs. Anyone lend me £150? Jazoli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancer Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 If anyone can get this anywhere closer to scotlandshire i'll have it. Just too far to travel at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjvm Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 If anyone can get this anywhere closer to scotlandshire i'll have it. Just too far to travel at the momentI'll drive it up for you .... I'll pay for it too.... All I require is a pez station £3 meal deal to sustain me on the journey from Devon. gadgetgricey and Cavcraft 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chancer Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I'll drive it up for you .... I'll pay for it too.... All I require is a pez station £3 meal deal to sustain me on the journey from Devon.Id love to think you were being serious!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 PS- it's continent crossingly filthy in those pics and needs a wash- but it gives you the general idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twosmoke300 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Soooo cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Kin ell, sock drawer money as Mikey Brewer would say. Someone get it snapped up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazoli Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 As always 300 miles away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 You’re literally ruining my market man! I mean, you could at least try selling a car rather than giving it away!!Anyway, I hesitate to use the word bargain. It’s beyond that. Absurd. But fair play, that’s cheap as it gets. I just spent more than that on a suit.The gunsight alone is over £40 from Mercedes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Outrageous value, if only you weren't literally a gazillion miles away! It won't be around long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 RobT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clayts450 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Gotta love the January sales, esp ones on Autoshite. This is bargain of the year and needs bought. Not by me sadly, as I already have something in my crosshairs which will hopefully be with me in a coupla weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 prob is i'm skint till Friday as I've just spent out on new HF radio.... and Tavistock isn't 'popping' distance..and I don't do Trains... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 200 miles each way....Hmmreason I asked about insurance is for some strange reason the last few quotes I've had are silly money...plus i'm on limited budget due to being on ESA&PIP.. hence my need for an auto..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 Sold Carlosfandango and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Thank goodness, I was starting to look up prices for trains to Plymouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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