RE: SOTW: Mercedes E300 Turbodiesel
Discussion
Dr Interceptor said:
... I've seen some E-Classes on the road in a really shocking state, but I can't help but assume these are simply unloved, uncared for examples.
Neither of ours have rusted...
I read a while ago that most of these (or at least the bodies) weren't made in Germany, explaining the quality drop.Neither of ours have rusted...
LuS1fer said:
All diesels being crap - IMHO.
I'm not a huge fan but for commuting down the M27 and A31 every day I think it's an OK choice.However given the price of new injectors & other parts of the intake/fuel system I question whether old diesels are really 'economical' in contrast to their petrol counterparts.
If that 116k is genuine that should be snapped up quite quickly.
The W210 never gets much love here but is underrated IMO. They can be quite reliable and certainly better than the later W211 and W220. The achillies heel is rot - if you can find a looked after one without major rot they're good buys. The facelift model is nicer and has better electrics and the later E320 CDI has a lot more go and is more economical than the E300 but you won't find one for a grand unless it has 400k and/or is mostly rusted away.
The W210 never gets much love here but is underrated IMO. They can be quite reliable and certainly better than the later W211 and W220. The achillies heel is rot - if you can find a looked after one without major rot they're good buys. The facelift model is nicer and has better electrics and the later E320 CDI has a lot more go and is more economical than the E300 but you won't find one for a grand unless it has 400k and/or is mostly rusted away.
BeirutTaxi said:
LuS1fer said:
All diesels being crap - IMHO.
I'm not a huge fan but for commuting down the M27 and A31 every day I think it's an OK choice.However given the price of new injectors & other parts of the intake/fuel system I question whether old diesels are really 'economical' in contrast to their petrol counterparts.
Maty said:
My thoughts exactly, what's desirable about it?
Seats are truly awful, how anyone could spec them is beyond me!
I like the seats - classic German interior cloth, livens up the place a bit - I'd have no problem with them tbhSeats are truly awful, how anyone could spec them is beyond me!
The plate was probably a cherished purchase (number under 100) and the letters are likely initials - thus it's possibly worth something to someone (Fred George Pratt or whatsever)
My car came with a 2number plate and 3 digits which start and end with my initials and the number of people who've assumed I bought it has surprised me considerably (and the guy who sold me it, when he realised, said he'd have charged more if he'd noticed!)
p.s. "One owner from new" means he bought his company car and kept it for many years then? If so a good recommendation or has it just gone 'bang' somehow
No thanks.
Hated the frog eyed look when it came out...still hate it now.
W202 C class is still my fav. had C180 'classic' and other than windy windows it had eveything you could wish for and some things even some newer cars still have as options. heated mirrors, wipers on the headlights (bring these back please! lol) a button that made the headrests in the back drop (but not rise) for reasons best known to themselves.
had plenty of oomph, even from small for the class engine. Cruised happy as anything at a ton. and all for £550 with T&T. bargain
Hated the frog eyed look when it came out...still hate it now.
W202 C class is still my fav. had C180 'classic' and other than windy windows it had eveything you could wish for and some things even some newer cars still have as options. heated mirrors, wipers on the headlights (bring these back please! lol) a button that made the headrests in the back drop (but not rise) for reasons best known to themselves.
had plenty of oomph, even from small for the class engine. Cruised happy as anything at a ton. and all for £550 with T&T. bargain
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