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derin100 said:
anonymous said:
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True.But not enough to buy it.
In other news, I have had the driver's seats in my 129 and 124 fitted with new pads. What a difference! The cost in each case was pretty small. For the 129 it was £180 for a new base plus £30 fitting (the heating element had bust, so it was essential before winter); and for the 124 it was £80 for the base and £70 for fitting (a more involved job). Both seats had more than 200,000miles on them. There is no obvious reason why the 129 part is so much more expensive since sit is essentially the same, just a different shape. Both seats feel more even, fuller, rounder, less flat than they did previously. I did all the foam blocks in them as well. The costs were offset by the £8-odd and 4euros I found under the 129 seats.
Justayellowbadge said:
r129sl said:
andy43 said:
Oof.
And only 4 grand.
Our outstanding, Cherished, Faultless Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in Dark Blue with Cream Full Leather Interior and Unmarked Alloy Wheels. All Original Bodywork and Gleaming Paint with Excellent Leather Interior and Woodwork. Mercedes Benz Over Mats Fitted from New. Origional Unused First Aid Kit in Rear Shelf. Tilt and Slide Sunroof. Rear Foot Rests in Place. Heated and Reclining Rear Seats. Everything in this vehicle works perfectly including Cruise Control. A new Pioneer Bluetooth Radio/CD has been fitted and the car is Hard Wired for Sat-Nav, iPod and Telephone. Recently fitted are two New Tyres, Front Brake Pads, Brand New Battery, New Drag Link and New Centre Exhaust Sections. 122,000 miles showing and drives beautifully as it was intended. MOT is to September 2015 and tax to July 2015. A very beautiful example of this iconic V8 motor car...
I keep coming back to this.And only 4 grand.
Our outstanding, Cherished, Faultless Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in Dark Blue with Cream Full Leather Interior and Unmarked Alloy Wheels. All Original Bodywork and Gleaming Paint with Excellent Leather Interior and Woodwork. Mercedes Benz Over Mats Fitted from New. Origional Unused First Aid Kit in Rear Shelf. Tilt and Slide Sunroof. Rear Foot Rests in Place. Heated and Reclining Rear Seats. Everything in this vehicle works perfectly including Cruise Control. A new Pioneer Bluetooth Radio/CD has been fitted and the car is Hard Wired for Sat-Nav, iPod and Telephone. Recently fitted are two New Tyres, Front Brake Pads, Brand New Battery, New Drag Link and New Centre Exhaust Sections. 122,000 miles showing and drives beautifully as it was intended. MOT is to September 2015 and tax to July 2015. A very beautiful example of this iconic V8 motor car...
So I googled the registration mark. And found this: http://www.ukvehicle.com/J331OPK/ This is a new site to me but isn't that interesting: not much of a margin in it but a turn all the same. Why do I find this off putting?
Edit: here's the original ad from June 2014 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C510908
Edited by r129sl on Monday 15th September 11:32
I thought it was no longer transferable after Oct 1?
I really thought that was one of those one retired castle-dwelling owner cars where the chauffeur has done most of the miles
r129sl said:
I still really like it.
But not enough to buy it.
In other news, I have had the driver's seats in my 129 and 124 fitted with new pads. What a difference! The cost in each case was pretty small. For the 129 it was £180 for a new base plus £30 fitting (the heating element had bust, so it was essential before winter); and for the 124 it was £80 for the base and £70 for fitting (a more involved job). Both seats had more than 200,000miles on them. There is no obvious reason why the 129 part is so much more expensive since sit is essentially the same, just a different shape. Both seats feel more even, fuller, rounder, less flat than they did previously. I did all the foam blocks in them as well. The costs were offset by the £8-odd and 4euros I found under the 129 seats.
Can you please post or email me links? Very keen to do the drivers seats in my two as well!!But not enough to buy it.
In other news, I have had the driver's seats in my 129 and 124 fitted with new pads. What a difference! The cost in each case was pretty small. For the 129 it was £180 for a new base plus £30 fitting (the heating element had bust, so it was essential before winter); and for the 124 it was £80 for the base and £70 for fitting (a more involved job). Both seats had more than 200,000miles on them. There is no obvious reason why the 129 part is so much more expensive since sit is essentially the same, just a different shape. Both seats feel more even, fuller, rounder, less flat than they did previously. I did all the foam blocks in them as well. The costs were offset by the £8-odd and 4euros I found under the 129 seats.
texasjohn said:
Geekman said:
OneTwo said:
Hello everyone, long time watcher of this thread but 1st time poster.
Its time for someone else to enjoy my lovely car, but I'm struggling to get a good idea of it's value.
Its a well looked after 2003 XJ6 (X350) with 47k and FJSH - there aren't many similar examples on the market it seems, mainly cars with much higher mileages. It is BRG with sand leather & walnut interior if that makes any difference. The chap at the MoT station was really admiring it but even he couldn't give a decent estimate on what it was worth.
Any ideas?
The values seem to depend on the options it has, as well as servicing, mileage etc. If it's got nav, xenons, the alpine stereo and rear entertainment system I'd say £6k, maybe even a little more if it's got decent wheels spec'd.Its time for someone else to enjoy my lovely car, but I'm struggling to get a good idea of it's value.
Its a well looked after 2003 XJ6 (X350) with 47k and FJSH - there aren't many similar examples on the market it seems, mainly cars with much higher mileages. It is BRG with sand leather & walnut interior if that makes any difference. The chap at the MoT station was really admiring it but even he couldn't give a decent estimate on what it was worth.
Any ideas?
I've seen pre facelift X350s go for as low as £3k and as much as £12k - I paid £4.5k for mine around a year and a half ago with much higher mileage, but with a desirable colour combo and options, and I've been offered more than what I paid several times since.
here are some pictures of the car:
Edited by OneTwo on Monday 15th September 21:45
harry kular said:
r129sl said:
Blah about seats
Can you please post or email me links? Very keen to do the drivers seats in my two as well!!I didn't think it was a DIY unless you're very handy and dextrous. Removing the cushions on the 129 is dead easy (two 10mm bolts under the leading edge; yank the front of the cushion; unplug the heated seat loom), and cleaning the cushion on the bench makes for a much better job, such that I'd recommend it once in a while. The 124 seat on the other hand has to be removed from the car and then split. On both cars, the difficulty is getting the leather cover off the pad. That looked to me like a job for an expert. I could see how it was done but I think you'd need tools and experience and you'd risk mis-shaping the cover.
Many thanks, my 129 seat would be the same as yours, with the 124 being a leather electric heated seat for a facelift model (1995). I wouldn't attempt it myself, I know a trimmer who would do it, and he is friends with the guy that owns Dynamix dyes.
Hopefully I'd have a minty fresh interior when they do their stuff....
Hopefully I'd have a minty fresh interior when they do their stuff....
harry kular said:
Many thanks, my 129 seat would be the same as yours, with the 124 being a leather electric heated seat for a facelift model (1995). I wouldn't attempt it myself, I know a trimmer who would do it, and he is friends with the guy that owns Dynamix dyes.
Hopefully I'd have a minty fresh interior when they do their stuff....
For the 129 (non-orthopaedic, leather, heated, facelift) the seat pad is A1299102550. I note Inchcape have put their prices up since I ordered mine on 1st Sept. I paid £182.52 inc but I see they're now asking £204.12 http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?opt... Interestingly my dealer said he could not match Inchcape's prices even if he sold it to me at cost.Hopefully I'd have a minty fresh interior when they do their stuff....
I also ordered the foam reinforcement that fixes to the frame with its self-adhesive backing, it provides support at the back of the seat base, £5.94 inc http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?opt...
On the 124, leather, electric, heated, sportline seat takes pad A1249104050 which is £85.32 http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?opt...
A leather, electric, heated, non-sportline seat takes pad A1249102350 which is £75.06 http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?opt...
I also ordered a pair of reinforcing foam blocks for the 124, A1249101675 £6.05 each (but note these are wrongly priced and should be £24 each) http://www.mercedes-benz-parts.co.uk/index.php?opt...
I think this is all correct...
OneTwo said:
Thanks Geekman and Texasjohn for the feedback, it would seem that there are many variables...
Looks in lovely condition, although can't see any xenons and it also has the most basic wheels. I'd say you'd comfortably get £5k, but I can't see it fetching a huge amount more than that. Edited by OneTwo on Monday 15th September 21:45
Geekman said:
Looks in lovely condition, although can't see any xenons and it also has the most basic wheels. I'd say you'd comfortably get £5k, but I can't see it fetching a huge amount more than that.
Thanks again, sounds about right. I've had a px offer yesterday of £4400 so anything I can get above that would be great.andy43 said:
Justayellowbadge said:
r129sl said:
andy43 said:
Oof.
And only 4 grand.
Our outstanding, Cherished, Faultless Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in Dark Blue with Cream Full Leather Interior and Unmarked Alloy Wheels. All Original Bodywork and Gleaming Paint with Excellent Leather Interior and Woodwork. Mercedes Benz Over Mats Fitted from New. Origional Unused First Aid Kit in Rear Shelf. Tilt and Slide Sunroof. Rear Foot Rests in Place. Heated and Reclining Rear Seats. Everything in this vehicle works perfectly including Cruise Control. A new Pioneer Bluetooth Radio/CD has been fitted and the car is Hard Wired for Sat-Nav, iPod and Telephone. Recently fitted are two New Tyres, Front Brake Pads, Brand New Battery, New Drag Link and New Centre Exhaust Sections. 122,000 miles showing and drives beautifully as it was intended. MOT is to September 2015 and tax to July 2015. A very beautiful example of this iconic V8 motor car...
I keep coming back to this.And only 4 grand.
Our outstanding, Cherished, Faultless Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in Dark Blue with Cream Full Leather Interior and Unmarked Alloy Wheels. All Original Bodywork and Gleaming Paint with Excellent Leather Interior and Woodwork. Mercedes Benz Over Mats Fitted from New. Origional Unused First Aid Kit in Rear Shelf. Tilt and Slide Sunroof. Rear Foot Rests in Place. Heated and Reclining Rear Seats. Everything in this vehicle works perfectly including Cruise Control. A new Pioneer Bluetooth Radio/CD has been fitted and the car is Hard Wired for Sat-Nav, iPod and Telephone. Recently fitted are two New Tyres, Front Brake Pads, Brand New Battery, New Drag Link and New Centre Exhaust Sections. 122,000 miles showing and drives beautifully as it was intended. MOT is to September 2015 and tax to July 2015. A very beautiful example of this iconic V8 motor car...
So I googled the registration mark. And found this: http://www.ukvehicle.com/J331OPK/ This is a new site to me but isn't that interesting: not much of a margin in it but a turn all the same. Why do I find this off putting?
Edit: here's the original ad from June 2014 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C510908
Edited by r129sl on Monday 15th September 11:32
I thought it was no longer transferable after Oct 1?
I really thought that was one of those one retired castle-dwelling owner cars where the chauffeur has done most of the miles
135k 560, owned for 12 years!
£3400, will maybe need recommissioning... but lovely all the same
andy43 said:
andy43 said:
Justayellowbadge said:
r129sl said:
andy43 said:
Oof.
And only 4 grand.
Our outstanding, Cherished, Faultless Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in Dark Blue with Cream Full Leather Interior and Unmarked Alloy Wheels. All Original Bodywork and Gleaming Paint with Excellent Leather Interior and Woodwork. Mercedes Benz Over Mats Fitted from New. Origional Unused First Aid Kit in Rear Shelf. Tilt and Slide Sunroof. Rear Foot Rests in Place. Heated and Reclining Rear Seats. Everything in this vehicle works perfectly including Cruise Control. A new Pioneer Bluetooth Radio/CD has been fitted and the car is Hard Wired for Sat-Nav, iPod and Telephone. Recently fitted are two New Tyres, Front Brake Pads, Brand New Battery, New Drag Link and New Centre Exhaust Sections. 122,000 miles showing and drives beautifully as it was intended. MOT is to September 2015 and tax to July 2015. A very beautiful example of this iconic V8 motor car...
I keep coming back to this.And only 4 grand.
Our outstanding, Cherished, Faultless Mercedes Benz 500 SEL in Dark Blue with Cream Full Leather Interior and Unmarked Alloy Wheels. All Original Bodywork and Gleaming Paint with Excellent Leather Interior and Woodwork. Mercedes Benz Over Mats Fitted from New. Origional Unused First Aid Kit in Rear Shelf. Tilt and Slide Sunroof. Rear Foot Rests in Place. Heated and Reclining Rear Seats. Everything in this vehicle works perfectly including Cruise Control. A new Pioneer Bluetooth Radio/CD has been fitted and the car is Hard Wired for Sat-Nav, iPod and Telephone. Recently fitted are two New Tyres, Front Brake Pads, Brand New Battery, New Drag Link and New Centre Exhaust Sections. 122,000 miles showing and drives beautifully as it was intended. MOT is to September 2015 and tax to July 2015. A very beautiful example of this iconic V8 motor car...
So I googled the registration mark. And found this: http://www.ukvehicle.com/J331OPK/ This is a new site to me but isn't that interesting: not much of a margin in it but a turn all the same. Why do I find this off putting?
Edit: here's the original ad from June 2014 http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C510908
Edited by r129sl on Monday 15th September 11:32
I thought it was no longer transferable after Oct 1?
I really thought that was one of those one retired castle-dwelling owner cars where the chauffeur has done most of the miles
135k 560, owned for 12 years!
£3400, will maybe need recommissioning... but lovely all the same
CharlesdeGaulle said:
I bought a car yesterday, and collected it today. This one:
There are a couple of little things I'll get seen to in due course, but for now I'm enjoying the rather nice sound of 8 cylinders.
The other sound I may have to get used to is the howl of rage when Madame deG returns tomorrow to find it on the drive. I suspect she may take the, wholly unreasonable, view that these things are to be discussed before being bought pretty much on a whim, leaving us with a total now of 2 124s and a 129.
The plan - insofar as there is one - is to run the SL and the 124 Cabrio for a while, then make a decision about which one has to go; I already know it's not going to be easy (first world problems, and all that).
Congratulations CdeG!There are a couple of little things I'll get seen to in due course, but for now I'm enjoying the rather nice sound of 8 cylinders.
The other sound I may have to get used to is the howl of rage when Madame deG returns tomorrow to find it on the drive. I suspect she may take the, wholly unreasonable, view that these things are to be discussed before being bought pretty much on a whim, leaving us with a total now of 2 124s and a 129.
The plan - insofar as there is one - is to run the SL and the 124 Cabrio for a while, then make a decision about which one has to go; I already know it's not going to be easy (first world problems, and all that).
I'm pleased to be catching up on thread news after a couple of days and finding this. There's a guy in the Mercedes club I know who's been grappling with the same dilemma you're facing for years. I think he now has 124 cab and coupe and 2 x 129... Enjoy deciding - hope to see the new one soon!
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