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weebaws said:
I'll remain blindly optimistic until the journey home...
4.6 v8. Didn't seem right buying a diesel one
Good luck. The 4.6 is particularly vulnerable to slipped liners. 4.6 v8. Didn't seem right buying a diesel one
If you get a good one they're a great bus and far more capable off tarmac than you would believe. I remember struggling over an obstacle when off road in my Defender only to turn around and watch a standard P38 sail over it like it wasn't even there.
I viewed, tested, drove and then bought a mini-barge today. In fact a Mercedes 190e. In fact, this one.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I viewed, tested, drove and then bought a mini-barge today. In fact a Mercedes 190e. In fact, this one.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
Congratulations, looks a lovely example!This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I viewed, tested, drove and then bought a mini-barge today. In fact a Mercedes 190e. In fact, this one.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
That looks great, I don't think I've seen that interior colour on one before. I've wanted a 190E since my friend's dad bought a brand new one in 1992. It was so much nicer than my parents' Volvo 240! I'd love to have one at some point, but can't see where one would fit into the current line up...This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I viewed, tested, drove and then bought a mini-barge today. In fact a Mercedes 190e. In fact, this one.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
Quite right to delete that post - had I had the time this week I might have purchased it!This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
Slight diversion (but with a route back to the original post)...
I drove by this in Edinburgh on a warm sunny evening this week in Edinburgh. It was clearly in stunning condition so I had to pull over and have a closer look. I had a long conversation with the owner, a very pleasant chap indeed and a true gent, showing me around the car, inside and out, under the bonnet - it was a new car in terms of condition.
It's a 22k mile car that was kept in a heated garage in the US, and once a year it was put on a covered trailer and driven to the owner's home on the coast for the summer. It was in perfect condition, with the original paint positively glowing in a way that only older high quality mercedes paint can.
Anyway, he mentioned a recent addition to his lovely fleet. A Mercedes 190 2.0E that he was VERY impressed by, and that he was now using as a daily driver.
Anyway congratulations!
190s are the new R129 which were the new W124. I will have one soon.
JF87 said:
...though 1-5 barge territory is no place for a half-empty glass).
I'm a quarter fuel tank full kind of chap!I go away for a while and there are multiple purchases (including CDG who sold me his SL because he was moving and needed less cars!) and a motorbike on the thread.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I viewed, tested, drove and then bought a mini-barge today. In fact a Mercedes 190e. In fact, this one.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
This looks to be a particularly nice one.This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
0a said:
JF87 said:
...though 1-5 barge territory is no place for a half-empty glass).
I'm a quarter fuel tank full kind of chap!I go away for a while and there are multiple purchases (including CDG who sold me his SL because he was moving and needed less cars!) and a motorbike on the thread.
.BlueMR2 said:
0a said:
JF87 said:
...though 1-5 barge territory is no place for a half-empty glass).
I'm a quarter fuel tank full kind of chap!I go away for a while and there are multiple purchases (including CDG who sold me his SL because he was moving and needed less cars!) and a motorbike on the thread.
."Hi selling my mercedes as have to many cars this is a very rare car ordered new in jet black not metallic and contrasting leather interior. Car is in fantastic condition with loads of service invoices I have spent oner 4k bringing car to this condition no rust whatsoever ever diamond cut alloys its irish registered but comes with brand new enlglish mot with no advisories underneath car is mint so no worries very easy to rereg here in uk I have priced this a roof,will not go down it has power I never got round to it as I have a stag also this car will double in value so price is firm call Patrick on 07584051254 for more information please no test pilots dreamers or tyre kickers I can kick them myself regards Patrick"
No mention of miles, it's the 320 and £6.5k though.
No mention of miles, it's the 320 and £6.5k though.
RDB said:
That looks great, I don't think I've seen that interior colour on one before. I've wanted a 190E since my friend's dad bought a brand new one in 1992. It was so much nicer than my parents' Volvo 240! I'd love to have one at some point, but can't see where one would fit into the current line up...
I love Palomino in any MB!cat220 said:
That's a pity, wonder what it went for.
Pity indeed. Vendor was asking £4,495 - ad had been up for a month, though, so suppose he might have taken less. As you'll know better than most E55 estates are hardly thick on the ground so I won't be holding my breath for another.How let down would I feel by an E430? (Entry-level requirement for next car is 8 cylinders, as I'm recycling the LPG kit from my deceased E31 840... I should probably also be considering E34 540 Tourings, but the twisted nostalgia would hurt.)
Thanks to all for the comments - I'm really pleased with it. The interior is MB-tex, and has worn the years and nigh-on 200k miles really well. Extraordinarily so, actually. The colours are great.
0a is right to highlight the apparent contradiction in selling one car because I have too many and then buying another. But, you see, this isnt an extra car per se. Oh no, it's a runabout for the family. It therefore doesn't count against my allocation. It's an extension of man-maths, obvs.
Now, a house move to complete, and then an XJS is next!
0a is right to highlight the apparent contradiction in selling one car because I have too many and then buying another. But, you see, this isnt an extra car per se. Oh no, it's a runabout for the family. It therefore doesn't count against my allocation. It's an extension of man-maths, obvs.
Now, a house move to complete, and then an XJS is next!
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I viewed, tested, drove and then bought a mini-barge today. In fact a Mercedes 190e. In fact, this one.
This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
Excellent! Congratulations!This was the ad:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C623659
It was close to bottom of thread budget. The seller had been charmingly open about stuff in mails, and I had warm feelings before even seeing the car in the metal. Colours were good. Service history seemed to stack up. Much seemed to have been done, with little needing to be.
All in all, I was optimistic. However, even I recognise that I'm invariably optimistic, so that's not always a good indicator. I posted the car here, then I deleted the post - I was reluctant to share with 'the competition'; I realise that the planet's few old-Merc admirers inhabit this place, so it's not wise to advertise your fancies too widely.
So, I kept my dirty little secret. Especially from Madame CdeG, in whose name the thing was being bought. She hasn't yet seen it, so my pleasure may be short-lived (married men will recognise the need to make the most of fleeting pleasures). Anyway, today: nice house; credible back-story; charming visit; courteous interaction; ending with very genteel discussion of money. The car was mine.
Only around 100 miles done so far, but it feels like a steal. A delightful car to drive, everything works, the integrity of the car feels complete (God, how pseudish that make me sound), and I feel as though I've got a rather perfect cockroach of a car for very little money. The icing on the cake is that No 2 daughter loved it, and No 1 daughter is coming around to the idea that it's a really cool car.
Overall, my dad-points seem to be in credit which, as the fathers of daughters amongst you will recognise, is a fleeting and ethereal thing. Notwithstanding, another old-Merc adorns my drive-way - result.
(And a very entertaining post...
)Just noticed...it has aircon?
Edited by derin100 on Friday 3rd July 09:45
Lovely looking 190E. Great colours and spec too!
Very interested in the P38 purchase too!
This is like a crumby version of your old one. It's on a 'B'! It must be one of the very first. I have seen a few 'C' reg 124s but never a 'B'.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-MERCEDES-230-E-AUTO...
Very early and with air-con back in '85. Interesting and surely a decent purchase at that money since I'm sure it'd tidy up much nicer and do well over the water.
Very interested in the P38 purchase too!
r129sl said:
W00DY said:
Agreed. You could pretend to be Stuttgart's Chief of the Fire Brigade circa 1988, too.
This is like a crumby version of your old one. It's on a 'B'! It must be one of the very first. I have seen a few 'C' reg 124s but never a 'B'.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-MERCEDES-230-E-AUTO...
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