MB Tex, Plastic Wheel Covers, & 16 000 miles from new

[JackCarter]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 09 November 2012 at 10:24

[Shaw Tarse]

Garlick

[wormburner]

Fan effing tastic.

[snotrag]

Shaw Tarse said:

Garlick

Calling all threadists!

Thatis wonderful, Plenty more pics please!

[mwstewart]

What an absolute gem it is. It looks new under the showroom lighting.

[deltashad]

The pictures make the car look like new. It doesn't even have fog lamps! That is poverty spec.
Very nice

[W00DY]

Oh! Now that's special.






Just needs slamming now.

[dbdb]

Its got full climate a radio and burr Walnut (rather than Zebrano) so it has a positively massive spec compared to many W126s sold in the UK!!

I remember my dad considering a 280SE or 380SE in 1985 - about the only thing standard was automatic transmission - and fog lights! They're in the headlamp cluster IIRC. I seem to think vinyl seats were a no cost option in the UK.

Still, they're a beautiful car and a pleasure to see in this condition. The W126 is the last Mercedes I truly like.

[bob1179]

Fantastic motor, you will love every minute of it - some piccies of mine are here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

I've always loved the W126, I was beaten to a 560 SEL and ended up with a 300 SE instead. I just love the elegant simplicity of the interior, the comfy seats, the view down the curved bonnet to the star on the bonnet and the fact you don't need to drive it fast. I enjoy just wafting everywhere in comfy silence..

I hope you have many miles of relaxed cruising in yours!

[George H]

That is absolutely fantastic

[Shaw Tarse]

It's rude to talk about money!



But,

How much did you pay?

[UberMeister]

Very Nice...

MBTex should last you well IIRC it was a more costly option than leather.

Is it going to be a daily driver or are you going to try and keep it how it is?

[Shaw Tarse]

JackCarter said:

Shaw Tarse said:

It's rude to talk about money!



But,

How much did you pay?

Before I tell you, bear in mind two points:

1. Luxury cars are MUCH more expensive here than in the UK (due to high taxes). A new S350 CDI is the equivalent of GBP135,000
2. Such cars tend to depreciate less here. A 2008 S320 CDI is still worth approx. GBP60,000

I paid approx. GBP12,000 (about the same as a new Fiesta 1.6 Petrol). I think it is a fair price in this market for such a rare car.

So a decent buy

[Garlick]

[bmthnick1981]

Very nice indeed, and a fair price too. I would leave it as is with plastic wheel covers, rather than changing to alloys.

[wormburner]

Garlick said:

I never understand why he's frowning. Can we have a smiling version?

[wormburner]

JackCarter said:

Thanks everyone, I'm very much looking forward to picking it up next week. I guess Aussie W126's were quite highly specced compared to the UK and Europe. If I recall correctly they all had burr walnut, climate control, and Becker radio/cassette. I was thinking about finding a set of the correct 15" alloys for it, but maybe I should leave it as is...

Look at the relief on that steering wheel! Untouched.

[snotrag]

JackCarter said:

Whats the significance of

- Driving at 50-60km/h

- 44km/h (marked I)
- 90km/h (marked II)
- 145km/h (marked III)

Anyone?

[wormburner]

max revs for forced down-changes, I believe

[UberMeister]

snotrag said:

JackCarter said:

Whats the significance of

- Driving at 50-60km/h

- 44km/h (marked I)
- 90km/h (marked II)
- 145km/h (marked III)

Anyone?

I believe they are markings to indicate a safe speed in various circumstances, be it a town, a rural road or on the autobahn. The idea being the driver just has to glance at the speedo to get his/her approx speed.