Student Shedding: My W140 S-Class.
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Nice car. As for WaxOyling, have a look at Bilt Hamber Dynax as an easier and
much cleaner alternative.
Regards,
Steve
much cleaner alternative.
Regards,
Steve
Lovely looking car - bargetastic!
Looking forward to the updates.
I also had an M Reg C280 some time ago. Only fault I had was an intermittent one with the brain for the drive by wire accelerator. The engine always started, but sometimes would just idle whatever you did with the loud pedal! Eventually it became more frequent so I got it replaced but I was told it is a fairly common problem.
Oh yes, and mine liked a drink as well!
Looking forward to the updates.
I also had an M Reg C280 some time ago. Only fault I had was an intermittent one with the brain for the drive by wire accelerator. The engine always started, but sometimes would just idle whatever you did with the loud pedal! Eventually it became more frequent so I got it replaced but I was told it is a fairly common problem.
Oh yes, and mine liked a drink as well!
Mr Tidy said:
Lovely looking car - bargetastic!
Looking forward to the updates.
I also had an M Reg C280 some time ago. Only fault I had was an intermittent one with the brain for the drive by wire accelerator. The engine always started, but sometimes would just idle whatever you did with the loud pedal! Eventually it became more frequent so I got it replaced but I was told it is a fairly common problem.
Oh yes, and mine liked a drink as well!
^^ many thanks!Looking forward to the updates.
I also had an M Reg C280 some time ago. Only fault I had was an intermittent one with the brain for the drive by wire accelerator. The engine always started, but sometimes would just idle whatever you did with the loud pedal! Eventually it became more frequent so I got it replaced but I was told it is a fairly common problem.
Oh yes, and mine liked a drink as well!
Interesting about the idle, mine has only had one brain fart so far with an oscillating idle but all was sorted when I gave it a boot! Fairly sure it was just the 90s ECU being characteristically stupid!
Yup, the old M104 is something of a dipsomaniac!!
Soupie69uk said:
Saw a blue s280 on George St during the week and been on my mind ever since. Been reading a lot of threads on them over the past few nights including yours and I am Very jealous of your big barge. Would love one of these a d2 shape A8 or a LS430 for some casual wafting!
Cheers,
Paul
Cheers Paul!Cheers,
Paul
Interesting to hear you've seen another about... there are tonnes of W124s/R129s etc around my flat, but no W140s that I've seen yet!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Take the plunge on a big Benz, been a great decision so far!
Quick update: car has been pretty faultless thus far, and a great companion for this summer, 2k miles passed with nothing too much to report!
Work done so far:
Fuel leak repaired: was just a poorly located hose on the filter so cost £0!
Window Regulator repaired passenger rear side cost £22.99.
Fuel costs... we don't mention
Car has come back with me to Edinburgh now, will be interesting to see how it deals with city living!
Pics at the jump.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachment.php?att...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachment.php?att...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachment.php?att...
Work done so far:
Fuel leak repaired: was just a poorly located hose on the filter so cost £0!
Window Regulator repaired passenger rear side cost £22.99.
Fuel costs... we don't mention
Car has come back with me to Edinburgh now, will be interesting to see how it deals with city living!
Pics at the jump.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachment.php?att...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachment.php?att...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/attachment.php?att...
ajmcampbell said:
Note to all modern manufacturers: cushy seats, tyres with a proper sidewall and properly set up springs and dampers are the way forwards... it doesn't matter how clever your adaptive springs are, the old ways will always win the day if ride comfort is the end goal.[/footnote]
How true is that.I have just purchased a 1998 C Class Barge and the ride is better than any newer BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, or Jeep I've ever owned before.
Way, way better.
993kimbo said:
How true is that.
I have just purchased a 1998 C Class Barge and the ride is better than any newer BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, or Jeep I've ever owned before.
Way, way better.
I have just purchased a 1998 C Class Barge and the ride is better than any newer BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, or Jeep I've ever owned before.
Way, way better.
indeedyso, low profile tyres ruin everything; was in an F01 7 Series the otherday and the same thing applied, in spite of the air springs etc still crashed around town. Good luck with the W202, like a W140 in a sensible package! ajmcampbell said:
993kimbo said:
How true is that.
I have just purchased a 1998 C Class Barge and the ride is better than any newer BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, or Jeep I've ever owned before.
Way, way better.
I have just purchased a 1998 C Class Barge and the ride is better than any newer BMW, Porsche, Mercedes, or Jeep I've ever owned before.
Way, way better.
indeedyso, low profile tyres ruin everything; was in an F01 7 Series the otherday and the same thing applied, in spite of the air springs etc still crashed around town. Good luck with the W202, like a W140 in a sensible package! harrykul said:
Yep, an 80s/90s Benz on chunky profile tyres is way more suited to our roads than the latest premium offerings. I live in a rural area and my s124 is so much more comfortable than he wife's f11 5er. On a number of times I've felt harsh bumps that weren't noticeable in the Merc. A 140 such as yours would pulverise them!
Equally true here on Edinburgh's cobbled and ill-maintained streets... small wonder one sees so many 124s/140s etc! Have been used to driving on the same streets in cars such as Mum's F31 with 18" alloys; feels like a different surface altogether in the big barge!
(http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=1487388&r=31386022&hm=377853&mid=377853#31386022)
Flipside is that it's a bit of a rolly-polly pudding in the bends... reckon the top heavy 140 would be easily flipped over if pushed too hard...
993kimbo said:
All down to tyre profiles and wheels sizes i reckon.
I have a 2005 E-Class estate with 16" wheels and 55 profile tyres which doesn't ride nearly as well as my 1998 202 with 15" wheels and 65 profile tyres. I don't even want to drive it any more. I must be getting old.
Quite, simple fact that a big bag of air between you and the road is more likely to produce a soft ride than a small one and a larger lump of metal.I have a 2005 E-Class estate with 16" wheels and 55 profile tyres which doesn't ride nearly as well as my 1998 202 with 15" wheels and 65 profile tyres. I don't even want to drive it any more. I must be getting old.
Aunt has a 2006 E280 on Yildiz wheels (16") and reckon the same applies a bit there... noticeably harsher.
All this said, W140 body control is poor at best... hopefully a W202 would be a bit more nimble.
Lol dw I get that feeling too; am only 20 and quite like a cushy ride!
ClaphamGT3 said:
Be warned though; once you have had one, you'll never be truly happy without one!
Agreed.We have had an S class in the household since I was a kid. Nothing else will do.
Amongst other smaller Mercs, we have had/have:
W126 300SE
W210 E300 (S Class comfy it was not)
W220 S320 CDI
W221 S320L CDI
Guess what will be bought after the W221? That's right, a W222.
Sadly missed the W140 gen by going for the W210 E. A decision that was much regretted.
Top Shedding OP. Enjoy.
I had a Merc 190E during my time at University. An S Class would have been awesome!
ClaphamGT3 said:
Top shedding!
Every time you get into any S Class at all, you are immediately reminded why each model was, in its day, the best car in the world.
Be warned though; once you have had one, you'll never be truly happy without one!
Thank-you very much!Every time you get into any S Class at all, you are immediately reminded why each model was, in its day, the best car in the world.
Be warned though; once you have had one, you'll never be truly happy without one!
I know, will be a struggle if ever have to go back to something sensible! The attention to detail even on a lowly S280 is just amazing...
JAGS said:
Agreed.
We have had an S class in the household since I was a kid. Nothing else will do.
Amongst other smaller Mercs, we have had/have:
W126 300SE
W210 E300 (S Class comfy it was not)
W220 S320 CDI
W221 S320L CDI
Guess what will be bought after the W221? That's right, a W222.
Sadly missed the W140 gen by going for the W210 E. A decision that was much regretted.
Top Shedding OP. Enjoy.
I had a Merc 190E during my time at University. An S Class would have been awesome!
Ouch, W210 was an error! Arguably the time where gap between S and E was the biggest! Still an impressive repertoire... 190E would have been great as a student bus, and probably a bit less financially crippling!We have had an S class in the household since I was a kid. Nothing else will do.
Amongst other smaller Mercs, we have had/have:
W126 300SE
W210 E300 (S Class comfy it was not)
W220 S320 CDI
W221 S320L CDI
Guess what will be bought after the W221? That's right, a W222.
Sadly missed the W140 gen by going for the W210 E. A decision that was much regretted.
Top Shedding OP. Enjoy.
I had a Merc 190E during my time at University. An S Class would have been awesome!
Hey JMC, been reading your post..good move, I've just acquired a S600 LWB W140!! Gee it's BIG lol.
Will be updating with pics and progress in the weeks to come. It's a 1997, blue with two tone tan and cream leather, fully load top spec, 52,000miles on clock and is in pretty good shape! But not to my standards so it'll be getting gutted and re done! :-)
Will be updating with pics and progress in the weeks to come. It's a 1997, blue with two tone tan and cream leather, fully load top spec, 52,000miles on clock and is in pretty good shape! But not to my standards so it'll be getting gutted and re done! :-)
S600L_B6 said:
Hey JMC, been reading your post..good move, I've just acquired a S600 LWB W140!! Gee it's BIG lol.
Will be updating with pics and progress in the weeks to come. It's a 1997, blue with two tone tan and cream leather, fully load top spec, 52,000miles on clock and is in pretty good shape! But not to my standards so it'll be getting gutted and re done! :-)
Oh and it's the V12, de-badged!Will be updating with pics and progress in the weeks to come. It's a 1997, blue with two tone tan and cream leather, fully load top spec, 52,000miles on clock and is in pretty good shape! But not to my standards so it'll be getting gutted and re done! :-)
Good choice, I had a JRG S320 that I loved, wasn't full of character but the engineering and the way it got you there made up for it.
ajmcampbell said:
Flipside is that it's a bit of a rolly-polly pudding in the bends... reckon the top heavy 140 would be easily flipped over if pushed too hard...
I wouldn't bet on it, mine was driven enthusiastically on many occasions, it's much better than the specs would have you believe!Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff