Let's post stuff about 80s and 90s Mercs!

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Very cool and it still counts as stuff about 80s/90s mercs!

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I am sad enough that I really enjoyed watching this Old Top Gear review of the Mercedes 190 from 1983 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlzcnWISHMo

That suspension testing machine is truly evil

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Crazy wheels! I am living the 1980s dream today tootling about in the sun in the little 190e with the sunroof open and the windows down.

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The r107 is such a good looking car. Pictures please!

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I drove lots of people about at work today in my 190 2.6 (I get business miles on the insurance) and it was very much appreciated. I am really enjoying the back to basics feel, combined with the 6 cylinder engine. Not something that you get nowadays.

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Lovely 190!

I was reading classic Mercedes today and they have a piece on the rare Japanese spec e400 AMG. I'd never heard of such a thing before. A 4.2 litre v8 with the same power as the 500e.

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Lovely e55 estate. A colleague has a newish e63 - what a great concept these AMG Merc estates are!

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Royalr said:

All serviced up ready for the summer.

An evo II and a Hammer! What a 80s/90s Mercedes garage. Do you have more details on both, please!

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What a stunning SL! What engine/year is it? They work so well in the sun don't they! I need to go and retrieve mine soon. I've been driving my little 190 this morning - it's a great mini Merc and ideal for pottering about doing tasks. Not too big, great visibility, smooth straight 6 with enough go to cope with traffic without stress, a fantastic ride. Ideal for modern life.

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Kmoosa go and get a 2.6 190 as your day to day car.

I really do need to get my SL healthy and back on the road, mine has silly (and utterly non mb like) straight through pipes.

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r129sl said:

SilverStar said:

Just thought I'd post a couple of pics of my 124 now she's had a quick clean. Been out today in the sunshine with the sunroof open, nothing better!

Is the paint original? If so, can you tell me which way up the hyphen goes in the 300 E-24 badge? Do the square corners go on the top or do the curved corners go on the top? Believe it or not, Mercedes-Benz Classic insisted that the hyphen badge was symmetrical top to bottom. A close up photo would be most appreciated.

What a delightful post!

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ba65 said:

My 1992 W124 500E. Nearly 250,000km on the clock and a few aftermarket mods...

My perfect car.

Please post some more details, and a review of how you find the car.

Of my three old mercs the w124 is the one I keep coming back to, I can only imagine what it's like with a v8!

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Wow, what an interesting combination. Manual with MB-TEX in a lovely colour and self wind windows. Only 36 miles, £7,995 in car and classic though!

http://www.mtsv.co.uk/info/W2011904MTG.htm

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A lovely colour, how are you finding it?

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EdwardC said:

Seeing as you are all displaying your C140s, here's mine. I became the second owner last week and it has a fantastically complete MB service history with it

I really like that. Congratulations!

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An 80s/90 Merc issue of vital importance!

The front star on my 190e positively gleams in the sun. It's lovely to drive behind. The one on the w124 is dull in comparison. I have tried chrome cleaner with limited results. Do I need a new star, or is there some other "technique" to use in order to generate maximum shine?

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15k miles!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1981-Mercedes-Benz-W123-...

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tobinen said:

What r129sl said. I think they're about £20-30 so not a wallet buster and you know it will fit

Thanks chaps I will investigate this week. Very surprised that they could be so cheap from a Merc dealer.

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I have just received this in the post - looking forward to devouring it over the weekend.

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r129sl said:

irish boy said:

Just bought a 190d 2.5 auto unseen, wise or not pics to follow......

I'd like to hear more about that.

Same here!