When did mercs stop being built like a merc
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Considering a dog carrier/comfortable long distance car with a budget of about 4 grand
I want something bomb proof and easy to fix as i am sick of cars that need binnng because some electrical dobery has stuck its head up its arse
The wife wants something comfortable
I thought about a 110 land rover as they are easy to fix but really really piss poor at long distance
The other thought is an early 90s vintage mercedes
So what big old mercedes estates can you buy that will run for another 15 years without hassle or complicated electronic tantrums
Or any other suggestions at something large estate shaped and bomb proof preferably with minimal rot problems
And no decking hondas after her reliable honda accord has turned out to be anything but
I want something bomb proof and easy to fix as i am sick of cars that need binnng because some electrical dobery has stuck its head up its arse
The wife wants something comfortable
I thought about a 110 land rover as they are easy to fix but really really piss poor at long distance
The other thought is an early 90s vintage mercedes
So what big old mercedes estates can you buy that will run for another 15 years without hassle or complicated electronic tantrums
Or any other suggestions at something large estate shaped and bomb proof preferably with minimal rot problems
And no decking hondas after her reliable honda accord has turned out to be anything but
v8will said:
IMHO the W124 is the last of the proper E class, the W210 is a rot box. Might be worth having a look at a late 900 series Volvo. Pretty much rot free and capable of huge mileages
W124 prices are on the up and good ones are seriously sought after. I think you'd struggle to get a decent one for much below £4k, but push the budget to £6k (ish) and you can land yourself one of the best with 10 x the class of modern estates. You might want to take a look at www.w124.co.uk - they seem to have the best cars for sale.
This months' Classic Car magazine (Lancia Stratos on the cover) also has a 119k 280 on an M-Plate with 2 owners and full history. Price £3999. No brainer really.
Edited by B.J.W on Saturday 13th August 12:02
I'd agree W124 was teh last, recently serviced one on 248K and everything worked! only has an exhaust in all that time (appart from service items), seats were a bit thin but way better than any other motor i've serviced that had quater of a mill on the clock.
Don't even get me started on the A class P O S
Don't even get me started on the A class P O S
CampDavid said:
Berlin's taxi drivers complained when the W124 came out, not to the same standard as the E123 apparently. It was gradual though. The 1996 E-class was the tipping point
But seems to be widely accepted that things are on the up again with the subsequent (W211?) E-class. But certainly the general quality on later cars than my W140 does not feel anything like the same.BigBen said:
But seems to be widely accepted that things are on the up again with the subsequent (W211?) E-class. But certainly the general quality on later cars than my W140 does not feel anything like the same.
The latest C-class apparently used the W201 (190) as a benchmark & was launched with the 190e alongside in some countries.. we shall see The rot started in the early to mid 90s with the new generation of C and E class due to cost and corner cutting. Even throughout most of the 00's, they were still riding on the brand qualities that had established them but that simply weren't there anymore in most cars.
My personal opinion is that they have only made headway in quality in the last couple of years. They've really upped their game of late, especially in terms of looks, but in reality they needed to considering they are promoting premium products in a competitive market.
My personal opinion is that they have only made headway in quality in the last couple of years. They've really upped their game of late, especially in terms of looks, but in reality they needed to considering they are promoting premium products in a competitive market.
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