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W123s are really going up in the classics stakes - they're definitely becoming more appreciated. Mechanically, I wouldn't worry too much. They're just bomb-proof, and 164k wouldn't trouble it at all... obviously it's better if it's had regular servicing  . Don't know much about the auto box but it's preferable to the manual - Mercedes didn't figure out how to build a decent stick shift til recently!) Body-wise, it's the usual areas - arches (especially behind those chrome spats as they love to hold water!), ends of the sills, front wings, rear valance. MB rustproofing is really good though (try getting thru the b*stard stuff when ya wanna weld!!  ). I was quoted about £30 for a front wing (pattern panel) which is really good, and arch sections are around a tenner if you shop around. As for value... hard to say really but with full ticket and tax it's gotta be £600 to £800 quids worth easy. PS: Lowering springs are available from PI!   |
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May 12, 2005 10:32:39 GMT
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Thats excellent mate, thanks very much for that! If the price doesnt get silly I'm going to be in for this one then i think i could be back to ask more about said springs |
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May 12, 2005 10:53:17 GMT
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Good luck with the auction mate - from the pics it looks like a really well cared-for car!
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May 12, 2005 11:17:52 GMT
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i usually think the interior can be a pretty good guide on how a car has been treated and that does look nice.
How many miles are those engines good for usually?
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May 12, 2005 11:24:29 GMT
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How many miles are those engines good for usually? Hmmm not entirely sure on that one. The diesels do millions. And I'm not exaggerating either! I don't think you'd come up aginst any problems until you reach half a million miles, then I guess a thorough going over might be in order! Someone else might be able to give a clearer answer on this though. But these cars are from an era when Mercedes built them to last a lifetime (or two) ;D |
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May 12, 2005 11:27:00 GMT
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thanks very much mate! Its looks like the beetle wont make retro car show ... but maybe i'll have something else to bring instead! lol |
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May 12, 2005 11:29:26 GMT
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Don't know much about them, but I've often thought that an estate one would suit me perfectly if I needed something bigger than the Golf |
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May 12, 2005 11:41:57 GMT
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I'm the same mate, ive been looking at estates to replace my golf - usually volvos though.
Then i saw this - and it has a tow bar, so thats near enough for me lol.
for some reason everything i look at on ebay is WAY up north!
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May 12, 2005 11:52:38 GMT
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for some reason everything i look at on ebay is WAY up north! Lancashire is the bloody midlands  Lovely barge though. *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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May 12, 2005 12:24:02 GMT
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I'm preparing for a trip "oop North" this weekend to collect a retro motor. So far north I think I might get a nosebleed!! ;D ;D Exciting though! |
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Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
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May 12, 2005 13:11:26 GMT
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Last Edit: May 12, 2005 13:12:26 GMT by mercmad
Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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May 12, 2005 13:16:55 GMT
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So the Diesel ones are the ones to have in terms of reliability and stuff then? What are they like performance-wise? I guess they aren't up to much but how bad?
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May 12, 2005 13:20:09 GMT
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cheers mercmad, i am so sold on that wagon now lol
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May 12, 2005 14:03:58 GMT
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So the Diesel ones are the ones to have in terms of reliability and stuff then? What are they like performance-wise? I guess they aren't up to much but how bad? Hehe - "Mercedes Diesel" and "Performance" aren't normally mentioned in the same breath! ;D The 2.0 and 2.2 diesels are slow with a capital SLOOOW. The one to get is the 300D which is a bit more perky. Taxi drivers around the world have clocked up intergalactic milages on them and they just keep on rolling. Like mercmad says, the last of the truly indestructible Mercedes (although the W126 S-Class is a tough old thing too!) Oh, and I think I was probably a bit stingy with the valuing of that eBay 123 - the more I look at it the better it looks.... wouldn't go much over 1200 for it IMHO... |
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May 12, 2005 14:58:03 GMT
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Found this 'virtual' merc whilst browsing a CZ website.  |
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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. Don't know much about the auto box but it's preferable to the manual - Mercedes didn't figure out how to build a decent stick shift til recently!)
). I was quoted about £30 for a front wing (pattern panel) which is really good, and arch sections are around a tenner if you shop around.
