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This 300CE looks rather pleasant: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-Benz-300CE-Auto...

[slk 32]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I replaced the bonnet star on the A124 today; what an easy and pleasurable job that was. As a chap with, it would be fair to say, limited mechanical ability, I like simple jobs that I can do myself. Quick scan of a You Tube tutorial and all of a sudden I'm a mechanical maestro.

Collecting the pre-ordered part from my local MB Main Dealer was an experience though. 20 minute wait - in fairness I was given a coffee - in the showroom as staff rushed around looking after prospective punters and, as I saw, actual buyers, on a (week-long) Black Friday event. Black fking Friday in a car showroom; is nothing sacred? I'm not sure if 2 grand off list is a good deal or not, but there were discounts to be had.

The new range is impressive in so many ways, but apart from a second hand AMG SLS at just under a hundred thousand, there was little there I'd ever want to spend my own money on.

I saw this on one of my MB instagram feeds. Seems quite apt

[Pothole]

http://www.igmpedigreemotors.co.uk/detail/volvo-s9...

Strong money, but money I'd happily spend....a good 10 years of waft left in this at least, lots more if you're willing to fettle it properly, I'm sure.

[rejn]

This looks like a tidy 190 close to the bottom of thread budget. Looks better than most of the cheap 190s...

link

[r129sl]

Have we had this? Everything about it looks right (apart from the chrome rings on the headlamps). I am quite taken by the w210 at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-MERCEDES-E320-CDI-E...

[Max M4X WW]

rejn said:

This looks like a tidy 190 close to the bottom of thread budget. Looks better than most of the cheap 190s...

link

Surprised that hasn't gone, bit concerned too as I paid more for mine and I may need to move it on! (mine is on 112k, but still)

[bob-lad]

funkyrobot said:

Any good?



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

From the inside, yes.

From the outside, no.

[SuperHangOn]

r129sl said:

Have we had this? Everything about it looks right (apart from the chrome rings on the headlamps). I am quite taken by the w210 at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-MERCEDES-E320-CDI-E...

Too much money. By that mileage they can be rotting pretty badly underneath. Most of the problem areas are concealed so an MOT won't provide much of a clue - you would need to get it in a ramp and remove various undertrays, arch liners and prod at the mastic sealant on the spring perches.

The main structural areas (rear subframe mounts, front crossmember) on mine were ok but the general crustiness was so extensive to the inner arches, rear sills (again concealed) beneath rear bumper I gave up and binned it. Cosmetically it was on a par with that red car.

They have to be shed money or very low mileage.

Edited by SuperHangOn on Sunday 27th November 09:45

[cat220]

r129sl said:

Have we had this? Everything about it looks right (apart from the chrome rings on the headlamps). I am quite taken by the w210 at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-MERCEDES-E320-CDI-E...

Looks great.

[Barchettaman]

Pothole said:

http://www.igmpedigreemotors.co.uk/detail/volvo-s9...

Strong money, but money I'd happily spend....a good 10 years of waft left in this at least, lots more if you're willing to fettle it properly, I'm sure.

How is that Volvo legally reregistered without an MPH speedometer? It only has KPH.

[Pothole]

Barchettaman said:

Pothole said:

http://www.igmpedigreemotors.co.uk/detail/volvo-s9...

Strong money, but money I'd happily spend....a good 10 years of waft left in this at least, lots more if you're willing to fettle it properly, I'm sure.

How is that Volvo legally reregistered without an MPH speedometer? It only has KPH.

No idea. not that easy to fit a sticker disc either, there's a perspex window over those clocks.

[E24man]

Barchettaman said:

How is that Volvo legally reregistered without an MPH speedometer? It only has KPH.

Because there is no legal requirement for an MPH speedo, just a speedo.

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of UK registered cars with kph speedos.

Edited by E24man on Sunday 27th November 10:53

[SuperHangOn]

E320 - 270k but being sold by the original buyer. Must have had all the usual gremlins sorted by now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-E320-cdi-Purcha...

[Barchettaman]

E24man said:

Because there is no legal requirement for an MPH speedo, just a speedo.

There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of UK registered cars with kph speedos.

Edited by E24man on Sunday 27th November 10:53

Every day's a school day!

[carinaman]

bob-lad said:

funkyrobot said:

Any good?



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

From the inside, yes.

From the outside, no.

The OS headlamps seem more shiny and clear eyed than the NS?

[r129sl]

SuperHangOn said:

E320 - 270k but being sold by the original buyer. Must have had all the usual gremlins sorted by now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-E320-cdi-Purcha...

I sae this and it rather caught my eye as a good one.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

SuperHangOn said:

r129sl said:

Have we had this? Everything about it looks right (apart from the chrome rings on the headlamps). I am quite taken by the w210 at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-MERCEDES-E320-CDI-E...

Too much money. By that mileage they can be rotting pretty badly underneath. Most of the problem areas are concealed so an MOT won't provide much of a clue - you would need to get it in a ramp and remove various undertrays, arch liners and prod at the mastic sealant on the spring perches.

The main structural areas (rear subframe mounts, front crossmember) on mine were ok but the general crustiness was so extensive to the inner arches, rear sills (again concealed) beneath rear bumper I gave up and binned it. Cosmetically it was on a par with that red car.

They have to be shed money or very low mileage.

Such a pity that the 210 was so poorly made. They are cavernous, and very close in spirit to the 124. If you could find one that someone had spent lots of money future-proofing it would be a great buy, but they're worth so little I doubt many will invest in them. I'd like one.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

r129sl said:

SuperHangOn said:

E320 - 270k but being sold by the original buyer. Must have had all the usual gremlins sorted by now.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mercedes-E320-cdi-Purcha...

I sae this and it rather caught my eye as a good one.

Proper mileage on that! If it was bought as one of a pair, and the other one has half a million on it, one wonders what they were used for.

Good ad though, and the car looks in great condition. Cream and silver wouldn't be my first choice, but it actually looks OK.

[cat220]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

SuperHangOn said:

r129sl said:

Have we had this? Everything about it looks right (apart from the chrome rings on the headlamps). I am quite taken by the w210 at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2001-MERCEDES-E320-CDI-E...

Too much money. By that mileage they can be rotting pretty badly underneath. Most of the problem areas are concealed so an MOT won't provide much of a clue - you would need to get it in a ramp and remove various undertrays, arch liners and prod at the mastic sealant on the spring perches.

The main structural areas (rear subframe mounts, front crossmember) on mine were ok but the general crustiness was so extensive to the inner arches, rear sills (again concealed) beneath rear bumper I gave up and binned it. Cosmetically it was on a par with that red car.

They have to be shed money or very low mileage.

Such a pity that the 210 was so poorly made. They are cavernous, and very close in spirit to the 124. If you could find one that someone had spent lots of money future-proofing it would be a great buy, but they're worth so little I doubt many will invest in them. I'd like one.

There are good ones out there. They're not all rust buckets, also remember that these cars are now getting on for 20 years old, that car in the ad is not going to suddenly dissolve.
There is a lot of love here for the 124 but these too can rust and rust badly, having owned both, so far I've spent more on rust issues on my 124 than I have on the 210. Difficult for some to possibly believe I know. 210's are finding their level now, good ones seem to be on the increase, which is great as they're more likely to be looked after as opposed to be run as sheds.

[K12beano]

Been keeping an eye out for when these start breaching Thread Budget:

£4,995




https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/361785933370

Looks quite a lot for the £££