Rangie replacement has arrived....a few pics

[Garlick]

I now own a lovely 1994 W124 E220 estate, finished in blue black metallic with 7 seats, auto, walnut wood and outside temp.

134k miles with extensive service history and almost everything has been replaced, right down to the electric boot close mechanism.

All this for £1800. Very, very pleased indeed, and the local hand car wash have made it look gorgeous. I reckon I've had a bit of a result. Pics to follow tomorrow...

[NiceCupOfTea]

Nice work!

[LHD]

[eldar]

So, you are getting old. Next will be a beige Honda Jazz

[jamiebae]

Hands up who couldn't see Garlick buying a W124 in the near future before this thread was posted

Has the Rangie gone then?

p.s. do you have several kids on the way or something!?

Edited by jamiebae on Saturday 10th April 22:47

[Garlick]

No kids! 7 seats will only be used to increase the selling price when the time comes.

The Rangie had some engine issues (sadly) but the new owner has sorted them and it now lives on a farm in the north of england.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

I love W124s - my Dad had 3 over the years. His last one was a 1995 E220 "SE" (one of the run out models).

Great fun to drive, good handling and some high revving action from the 16v power plant.

But it's the little details that make the W124, like the heater vent and headlight controls that light up, and the custom made centre console where the wood is cut according to the options you ordered - no nasty blank switches in these babies.

[Jeffmaniac]

pics?

[T40ORA]

Sounds exellent. Where the hell did you find one that sorted?

[Garlick]

[Garlick]

T40ORA said:

Sounds exellent. Where the hell did you find one that sorted?

PH classifieds, original ad here http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1582878.htm

[Stu R]

Very nice, a proper continent crusher fit for a trip to the alps

[stewy68]

Fantastic.
Have had a huge notion for a Merc for ages.
All the best with the new motor.

[niggtv]

Looks very nice indeed. Not a penny haggled off....?!

[Garlick]

niggtv said:

Looks very nice indeed. Not a penny haggled off....?!

I bought it from the owner of a Merc specialist (it was his wifes car) and I had a choice of money off, or niggles sorted.

I chose to get the tappets sorted, a new thermostat, new piece of interior trim fitted, oil and filters change and new part on rear suspension.

I was happy to pay 1800 for a fully sorted Benz to be honest, and still think its cheap for what it is.

[niggtv]

Garlick said:

niggtv said:

Looks very nice indeed. Not a penny haggled off....?!

I bought it from the owner of a Merc specialist (it was his wifes car) and I had a choice of money off, or niggles sorted.

I chose to get the tappets sorted, a new thermostat, new piece of interior trim fitted, oil and filters change and new part on rear suspension.

I was happy to pay 1800 for a fully sorted Benz to be honest, and still think its cheap for what it is.

Ah, good stuff. I agree, good to get the niggles sorted.

I'd get some white covers on the front number plate screws. Yes, I know, OCD.

Edited by niggtv on Sunday 11th April 11:58

[Chester Drawers]

Congratulations, very nice motor. I wish I'd bought one of those instead of my P38 which seems to collect all of the known Rangie problems!
Good luck with your new car.

[tim2100]

Great motor!

Watch as the interest into W124 mercs on PH classifieds fly up!

Wonder how many people look at this thread followed by the Classifieds?

[2 Wycked]

tim2100 said:

Wonder how many people look at this thread followed by the Classifieds?

I did, but I went looking for a Range Rover not a Merc.

[The Riddler]

Coffin optional?